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MegaChlor Manual

MegaChlor Overview

MegaChlor is a semi-automated saltwater chlorine generation system, specifically designed for

swim spas and pools up to 17,000 gallons (64,000 liters).

swim spas and pools up to 17,000 gallons (64,000 liters). MegaChlor

MegaChlor generates chlorine from a small

generates chlorine from a small

amount of ordinary salt (sodium chloride, NaCl) dissolved in the water. The amount of salt added is very

small in relation to the volume of the water. The concentration required for the

small in relation to the volume of the water. The concentration required for the MegaChlor

MegaChlor is only about

is only about

10% of the salt level of ocean water, which is also about half the amount in the human eye.

10% of the salt level of ocean water, which is also about half the amount in the human eye.
The small addition of salt also benefits pool and spa users by providing a softening effect on the water,

The small addition of salt also benefits pool and spa users by providing a softening effect on the water,

leaving hair and skin feeling smoother and healthier than with traditional sanitizing products. All it takes

for

for MegaChlor

MegaChlor to keep your water fresh and clean is 4 cups of salt per 100 gallons (380 liters) of water.

to keep your water fresh and clean is 4 cups of salt per 100 gallons (380 liters) of water.

MegaChlor

MegaChlor produces chlorine in its pure form using electrolysis in order to sanitize the water. While the

produces chlorine in its pure form using electrolysis in order to sanitize the water. While the

MegaChlor runs on a timer, the

MegaChlor runs on a timer, the MegaChlor-CD

MegaChlor-CD automatically starts a chlorine generation cycle when the

automatically starts a chlorine generation cycle when the

chlorine level is low enough, using its chlorine detection technology.

chlorine level is low enough, using its chlorine detection technology.
Since the chlorine originates from the salt, the unused chlorine inherently converts back into that salt,

Since the chlorine originates from the salt, the unused chlorine inherently converts back into that salt,

allowing the

allowing the MegaChlor

MegaChlor to reuse that salt to make new chlorine. Essentially, this means that the salt

to reuse that salt to make new chlorine. Essentially, this means that the salt

level will remain fairly steady, only gradually decreasing from things like splashing or people leaving the

pool or spa with salt water still inherently on them.

Water Preparation & Maintenance

To ensure proper operation, the pool or spa should be prepared before installing the

To ensure proper operation, the pool or spa should be prepared before installing the MegaChlor

MegaChlor, so it

, so it

should be drained, rinsed, refilled with fresh water, and balanced to the recommended levels indicated in

this section. We have included test strips to help you measure and verify the water chemistry in that last

step.

step.
In most cases, filter replacement is recommended but not required, with the exception being for

In most cases, filter replacement is recommended but not required, with the exception being for

hydrogen peroxide systems. The combination of hydrogen peroxide and chlorine may cause gum-like

buildup, water discoloration, and skin irritation, so it is important in that case to make sure that there is

no residual hydrogen peroxide in any part of the pool or spa, particularly that filter.

no residual hydrogen peroxide in any part of the pool or spa, particularly that filter.
MegaChlor

MegaChlor will significantly reduce the amount of maintenance required, but regular chemical checkups,

will significantly reduce the amount of maintenance required, but regular chemical checkups,

including chlorine levels and pH, are recommended, for the sake of proper water maintenance and thus

the health and safety of the users, not to mention also for the lifespan of the

the health and safety of the users, not to mention also for the lifespan of the MegaChlor

MegaChlor unit and the

unit and the

pool or spa. The table on the next page lists the generally accepted ideal chemistry for the water.

pool or spa. The table on the next page lists the generally accepted ideal chemistry for the water.
It is recommended that chlorine and pH levels are checked before each use, or at least once per week

It is recommended that chlorine and pH levels are checked before each use, or at least once per week

when not in use. Alkalinity, hardness, and salt levels should be checked at least once per month (see the

table on the next page and Salt Requirements for recommended levels).

table on the next page and Salt Requirements for recommended levels).
About once a month, use a phosphate remover (available at your local pool and spa supply store or

About once a month, use a phosphate remover (available at your local pool and spa supply store or

online) to manage the phosphates in the water, to keep them from increasing the demand for

chlorine and reducing the life expectancy of the

chlorine and reducing the life expectancy of the MegaChlor

MegaChlor electrode.

electrode.

It is also recommended to manually shock the water after high usage (e.g. after a party with multiple

users), or biweekly if used frequently. Make sure to leave the pool or spa circulating for several hours

before retesting, ensuring more accurate test results.