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Section 5a

 – TROUBLESHOOTING

 

TROUBLESHOOTING 

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

 

SOLUTION 

1)

Insufficient Purifier Production.

A)

The test kit reagents or test strips are old or expired.

A)

Retest with new Reagents or Strips.

B)

The unit is set too low in relation to purifier demand.

B)

Turn up the output setting.

C)

The circulation run time is insufficient.

C)

Increase your pump run time.

D)

The bather load has increased.

D)

Same solution as 

(B)

 or add a Non-Chlorine Shock

containing Potassium Monopersulfate to supplement.

E)

The body of water being purified leaks.

E)

Repair the leak and rebalance as needed.

F)

Low Salt.

F)

Check the residual salt level and adjust as needed.

G)

“Cell Power” selection not matched to the cell installed. 

G)

  Follow the SET UP procedures to match the cell, see page 7.

H)

Purifier loss due to intense sunlight

H)

Check your stabilizer level and adjust if needed.

2)

Scale Build-up within the Cell.

A)

The water being purified contains high pH, total

A)

Calculate Saturation Index to assure balanced water.

alkalinity and calcium hardness levels.

Adjust chemicals and clean the Cell.  See pages 9 & 11.

(Cell scales within 2 – 3 weeks)

B)

Power Supply not reversing polarity.

B)

Contact the factory for Warranty Status/Procedures.

(Cell constantly scales within 3 – 5 days)

3)

DC Plug and Cell Terminals Burned.

A)

The Cell terminals are wet due to a leaking cell body.

A)

Contact the factory for Warranty Status/Procedures.

B)

The Cell plug is not securely pushed onto the cell

B)

Ensure the Cell cord plug is pressed completely onto the

terminals, allowing moisture to seep into the plug.

Cell terminal.  Check the terminals and clean with a dry
cloth to remove all dirt and corrosion.

4)

Premature Cell Failure (Requires Replacement Cell).

A)

Abnormally high Cell usage due to an insufficient

A)

Check the stabilizer level and adjust to recommended levels.

Stabilizer (Cyanuric acid) level.

B)

Excessive Scale/Debris in the Cell.

B)

See Section 2 above.

C)

“Cell Power” selection not matched to the Cell installed. 

C)

  Follow the SETUP procedures to match the cell, see page 7.

5)

White Flakes in the Water.

A)

This occurs when excessive calcium hardness is

A)

Visually inspect Cell for scale build-up and clean the cell as

present.  Usually due to water chemistry imbalance.

described on page 11.  Adjust your water chemistry.

6)

No Power to the Control Box.

A)

Internal Fuse blown.

A)

Check and replace fuse.  See page 10.

B)

Circuit Breaker tripped.

B)

Check the power going to the Control Box.  Reset the
Circuit Breaker.

7)

SERVICE Light (Single RED Flash and Flow-OK light off).

A)

Tri-

s

ensor Defective.

A)

Contact the factory for Warranty Status/Procedures.

B)

Insufficient Flow (Min. 15 gpm)

 (3.4 m³/hr)

B)

Ensure your Filter and Cell are clean of debris.
Check all valves that might divert flow away from the cell.

8)

SERVICE Light (Double RED Flash)(Purifier is producing).

A)

High Cell Volts with Low Amps

A)

Check cell for calcium build-up or scale deposits.
Cell is depleted and needs replacement.
Cell cord is loose or defective.  Ensure that the cord is firmly
attached to the cell.  Check the Banana Plug connections.

9)

SERVICE Light (Triple RED Flash)(Purifier production halted).
(Microprocessor version V1.4 or older)

A)

High Cell volts with

 

Extremely Low Amps.

A)

Heavily scaled cell or failed cell.

(Microprocessor version V1.5 or newer)  

A)

Improperly wired or failed Power Supply.

A)

Ensure voltage input matches wiring connection (page 5).

10)

SERVICE Light (Quadruple RED Flash)(Purifier is producing).

A)

Tri-sensor or 

T

ri-sensor cord is loose or defective.

A)

Inspect and tighten or replace.

11)

LOW SALT Light activated (Purifier is producing) .

A)

Salt level Low (below 2400 ppm (2,4 g/l)).

A)

Check with Salt test strips or meter and adjust as needed.

12)

ADD SALT Light activated (Purifier production halted).

A)

Salt level extremely low (below 2000 ppm (2,0 g/l)).

A)

Check with Salt test strips or meter and adjust as needed.

13)

Unable to set output to a high level.

A)

Temperature is too low (below 55F (13C)).

A)

The Pool Pilot

®

 has limited output to protect the cell.

Summary of Contents for ST-220

Page 1: ...d Spa Purification System Pool Pilot Soft Touch by AquaCal AutoPilot Inc Owners Manual Installation and Operation For Indoor or Outdoor use IMPORTANT Read This Manual Before Installing Operating 18500...

Page 2: ...el Number ST 220 Serial Number ____________________________ Cell Pool Pilot Cell Model Number _ Serial Number ____________________________ Factory Direct Customer Assistance 1 727 823 5642 FAX 1 877 4...

Page 3: ...Maintain water chemistry in accordance with manufacturer s instructions 6 WARNING PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD To reduce the risk of injury do not permit children to use this product unless they are closel...

Page 4: ...Tri sensor Connections ORP Connections 2c Cell and Manifold Installation 6 Verification of Flow Switch Protection 6 Section 3 OPERATION 3a Key Features Control Panel 7 3b Pool Water Preparation 8 Salt...

Page 5: ...tures above 55 F 13 C are satisfactory to prevent abusive conditions for the cell to operate See page 10 for instructions to remove and inspect the Tri sensor assembly holes to tighten the screws RATI...

Page 6: ...ach to the 2 Banana Jacks on the bottom of the Control Box Polarity does not matter The other end of the cell cord has a three position plug that connects to the cell in any direction For the PPC1 and...

Page 7: ...r other plumbing configurations please contact the factory for assistance Verification of Flow Switch Protection It is important to annually inspect and verify the safe and proper operation of the Tri...

Page 8: ...self cleaning cycle can control change the setting to SHORT For optimum water chemistry balance according to the Saturation Index see page 9 you can change the REVERSING cycle to LONG Pressing the set...

Page 9: ...salt you use contain a minimum purity of 99 Sodium Chloride NaCl NOTE Do not use Rock Salt due to its high levels of impurities TEST YOUR WATER FOR SALT LEVEL FIRST with the provided salt test strips...

Page 10: ...vels Maintain and balance only as needed CYANURIC ACID STABILIZER CONDITIONER This chemical goes by either trade name and allows the chlorine residual to last longer by protecting it from the UV degra...

Page 11: ...activate the flow switch As the water flow closes the paddle a magnet activates a micro switch to verify proper flow The Salt sensor protects against low salt levels and the temperature sensor protec...

Page 12: ...ed with a mixture of one 1 part Muriatic Acid into four 4 parts water Mix the solution in a container high enough to cover the Cell blades Remove the Cell cord and immerse the Cell so that the blades...

Page 13: ...ION COMPLETE 19070 Union O Ring 19070 0 Union O Ring 19070 0 Cell s PPC1 PPC3 PPC4 PPC5 1 5 Half union 312 C 2 Slip Union 312 B 2 Slip Union 312 B 1 5 Half Union 312 C 38 mm 51 mm 51 mm 38 mm Nut only...

Page 14: ...the Cell B See Section 2 above C Cell Power selection not matched to the Cell installed C Follow the SETUP procedures to match the cell see page 7 5 White Flakes in the Water A This occurs when exces...

Page 15: ...se of salt the top light is not used the next to the top flashes the 1000 s digit and the third light flashes the 100 s digit in ppm Example 2 flashes pause 8 flashes pause Read 2 800 PPM 2 The second...

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