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LM Series

Professional Installation Manual

Owner’s Manual

& Warranty Information

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Summary of Contents for Zodiac LM2-24

Page 1: ...LM Series Professional Installation Manual Owner s Manual Warranty Information ...

Page 2: ...ease see your drill owner s manual for further safety precautions Install the power pack at least 10 feet from the inside walls of a pool to prevent any possibility of the unit coming in contact with water Your Clearwater Chlorinator has been designed with an electronic flow switch This device automatically switches the chlorinator OFF when the water through the cell stops To prevent cell damage a...

Page 3: ...positioned on a flat panel of suitable waterproof material at least 10 inches 240mm wide and 18 inches 440mm high Check the cell frequently to prevent the accumulation of pool debris that for any reason may have by passed the pool filter CAUTION Failure to heed the following warnings could cause damage to pool equipment or personal injury SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EQUIPMENT WATER PRESSURE HAZARD Always ...

Page 4: ...4 NOTES ...

Page 5: ...ks 10 Clearwater Model LM2 Operation 11 Control Panel Functions 12 Indicator Lights What They Mean 14 Operating Tips 15 Salt When And How To Add It 17 Salt Chart 18 Stabilizer Chart 19 Some Tips On Water Chemistry 20 Troubleshooting 22 Chlorinator Maintenance 27 Clearwater LM Series Limited Warranty 29 Clearwater LM Series Warranty Registration 31 Page No INDEX ...

Page 6: ... or 2 Schedule 40 PVC Maximum water temperature through the cell 104 F Maximum operating pressure 29 psi Maximum salt level 13 000 ppm Power requirements 220 volt 2 amp draw Dimensions Cell 8 1 4 x 3 x 3 1 4 Power pack 7 5 8 x 14 3 4 x 4 7 8 Limited warranty Cell 3 years Power pack 3 years Clearwater LM Series chlorinators should be installed on residential pools only Salt level in your Clearwater...

Page 7: ... down as the last piece of pool equipment in line The design of the cell forms a natural gas trap Even though the LM unit has an internal flow sensor this installation provides a secondary safety feature to prevent gas build up within the system There are no height restrictions or requirements The cell should be installed within 6 of the power pack Unions and adaptors are provided Water can flow i...

Page 8: ...ced providing equal flow to each chlorinator Installing the Power Pack The Power Pack can be mounted on a wall or a post If mounting the Power Pack on a post it must be centered on a flat panel of waterproof material at least 9 5 x 17 5 Use the template provided to position the anchors mounting screws Do not enclose the Power Pack in any box Do not install it above any heat source Install the Powe...

Page 9: ...Adjust the chlorine output to maximum Disconnect the blue sensor clip from the terminal pin at the end of the cell The RED no flow light should be illuminated and the output lights should drop to the minimum showing a yellow light only If this happens the flow sensor is operating properly Reconnect the blue flow sensor clip to resume normal operation Do not operate the unit if it fails this test C...

Page 10: ...acteria viruses and algae and in doing this reverts to dissolved salt This cycle continues with more new chlorine being produced from the salt water in the electrolysis cell sanitizing the pool and changing once more back to dissolved salt Everyday when the Clearwater unit and the filtration system are switched on dust and debris are trapped by the filter and the Clearwater sanitizes the water to ...

Page 11: ...ons may only be set when the filtration system is running The Clearwater LM2 includes a Super Chlorinate feature which automatically super chlorinates the pool for an approximated 24 hour period of pool pump operation The Clearwater LM2 is also fitted with 3 indicator lights that monitor the operation of the chlorinator the concentration of salt in the pool and the water flow The LM2 is designed t...

Page 12: ... pushing this button until maximum is reached on the chlorine output indicator An extra push of this button will reset the output to minimum Super Chlorinate Button The Super Chlorinate function is used to rapidly add chlorine to the pool This feature automatically super chlorinates your pool for approximately 24 hours of pool pump run time Backup Battery The LM2 is fitted with a rechargeable batt...

Page 13: ...13 LM2 Display Panel CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS ...

Page 14: ... the Super Chlorinate period has ended Super Chlorinate Light OFF Function not selected Add Salt Light ON The Add Salt light will come on at any salt level between 3000ppm and 4000ppm depending on mains voltage and water temperature below 65 This is not a fault but a precaution to ensure the salt level is never too low See Salt When And How To Add It Note Operating the LM 2 at reduced salt levels ...

Page 15: ... should be between 1 3 ppm Increasing the daily operating period of the system increases the free chlorine reading and a shorter operating period reduces the chlorine reading Likewise operating the chlorinator at maximum output will produce a higher chlorine reading than operating the chlorinator at a lower setting D Chlorine stabilizer Cyanuric acid level The Chlorine stabilizer cyanuric acid rea...

Page 16: ...ng Avoid inserting objects into the cell which can scratch or bend the cell plates Check the free chlorine Check the total alkalinity Adjust if necessary Check the pH of the water Adjust if necessary Check the pressure gauge on the filter to see if backwashing is necessary Monthly Check the salt concentration of the pool see Salt When And How To Add It Check the chlorine stabilizer reading Adjust ...

Page 17: ...test strip to determine salt level in pool water prior to adding any salt Capture water from elbows depth in a container then use a test strip in this water sample Previous regular usage of sodium hypochlorite liquid chlorine creates residual salt within the pool and may bring your salt level close to the required 4000 ppm concentration Only 99 5 pure refined salt sodium chloride should be used wi...

Page 18: ...01 542 584 626 114 132 151 170 189 208 227 246 265 284 1750 225 263 300 338 376 413 451 488 526 563 102 119 136 153 170 187 204 221 238 256 2000 200 234 267 300 334 367 401 434 467 501 91 106 121 136 151 167 182 197 212 227 2250 175 204 234 263 292 321 351 380 409 438 79 93 106 119 132 146 159 172 185 199 2500 150 175 200 225 250 275 300 325 351 376 68 79 91 102 114 125 136 148 159 170 2750 125 14...

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Page 20: ...r total alkalinity Total alkalinity affects pH Total alkalinity is a measure of the alkaline chemicals in your pool water eg Bicarbonates carbonates and hydroxides It can be thought of as the buffering system necessary to control pH Low alkalinity can be compared to weak shock absorbers on a car allowing pH to fluctuate The pH will be difficult to maintain and staining of pool surfaces may occur w...

Page 21: ... After shocking check to ensure that the Clearwater chlorinator is maintaining a residual chlorine level to prevent future algae growth With extreme algae conditions manually shocking the pool is the best option Note Overuse of algaecides can lead to a reduction in chlorine residual because algaecides can negatively react with the chlorine produced by the Clearwater chlorinator When using algaecid...

Page 22: ...inator Make sure that the filter is clean and functioning properly Add salt if indicated by Add Salt light Use chlorine stabilizer cyanuric acid to protect chlorine residual This chemical acts as a sun screen for chlorine and prevents chlorine from being too quickly destroyed by the sun Chlorine stabilizer is essential to prolong the life of chlorine in the pool water It should be added following ...

Page 23: ...utton marked Super Chlorinate The Clearwater automatically increases its output and runs for approx 24 hours of pool pump time iv After 24 hours backwash the filter v Re adjust the pH to 7 2 7 6 vi Check the chlorine reading vii If the chlorine reading is too low repeat steps iii to vi until the chlorine reading is satisfactory 2 Manually shock with chlorine or oxidizing agents i Backwash the filt...

Page 24: ...bined algae and bacteria growth REMEDY Brush down the affected walls and follow remedy for Problem B manually shocking pool Problem E Eye and or skin irritation CAUSE Incorrect pH REMEDY Adjust the pH to within the range 7 2 7 6 See Tips on Water Chemistry pages 20 21 Problem F Scale formation on pool equipment To clean the deposit scale from the cell see Chlorinator Maintenance section CAUSE 1 In...

Page 25: ...t approximately three minutes and the output should return to normal CAUSE 4 Cell electrodes may be damaged REMEDY Replace cell The cell must be replaced with the same model or the chlorinator will not function correctly call the Clearwater USA office for further instructions See page 30 Problem H No Flow light on CAUSE 1 Insufficient water flow through the cell REMEDY Ensure sufficient water flow...

Page 26: ...orinator must be connected to a properly grounded electrical power socket or power source Problem J Chlorine level is too high CAUSE 1 Chlorinator is manufacturing too much chlorine REMEDY 1 Use the output button to reduce setting Retest chlorine daily until proper level is attained REMEDY 2 Manually turn chlorinator off The LM Series uses a smart switch that turns the chlorinator on automatically...

Page 27: ...necessary valves Note Always turn pump off prior to installing or removing any Clearwater Cell Your pump filter system is operated under pressure and pressure must be released before you begin Open the air relief valve on your pool filter to release the pressure in the system 2 Unplug the leads from the cell terminals 3 Undo the two barrel unions joining the cell housing to the pool filtration sys...

Page 28: ...t 5 Repeat the procedure if necessary Take care to avoid splashing the cell terminals and other equipment with the acidic cleaning solution Wash down any spills with plenty of fresh water 6 Rinse the electrodes in clean water and refit the cell and housing to the filtration system Tighten the barrel union connections to prevent leaks 7 Replace the electrical connectors after drying and smearing li...

Page 29: ...roduct The cost of field service calls and or freight cost to return goods for repair are not covered by this warranty after the one 1 year unconditional period has expired EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY The Clearwater Chlorinator is designed for residential use only and any commercial application voids all warranty If the unit is used in any application other than as a chlorinator in a swimming pool th...

Page 30: ...30 CLEARWATER USA ZODIAC POOL CARE INC 2028 NW 25th Avenue Pompano Beach Florida 33069 1 800 YES PURE 1 877 550 5262 1 480 545 5262 Phoenix AZ ...

Page 31: ...__ First Middle Last Mailing Address ______________________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________________ State __________________ Zip ______________ Tel ______ ____________________ Purchase Date _____ _____ _____ Installation Date _____ _____ _____ E mail ___________________________________________________________________________________...

Page 32: ...FICATE FORYOUR LM Series CLEARWATER WARRANTY ZODIAC POOL CARE INC 2028 NW 25TH AVE POMPANO BEACH FL 33069 9906 BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO 293 FT LAUDERDALE FL POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE W170801 ...

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