MegaChlor Manual
MegaChlor Manual
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MegaChlor Installation
MegaChlor Installation
Preparation
Preparation
Drain and clean the pool or spa, refill, and add salt. Then, allow the water to get to temperature, and
Drain and clean the pool or spa, refill, and add salt. Then, allow the water to get to temperature, and
balance the water.
balance the water.
Power Supply
Power Supply
The power supply supports 100 to 240 VAC with an output voltage of 12 VDC, and it comes with a
The power supply supports 100 to 240 VAC with an output voltage of 12 VDC, and it comes with a
15-foot cord spanning from the power supply to the
15-foot cord spanning from the power supply to the MegaChlor
MegaChlor control box. To prevent damage to the
control box. To prevent damage to the
power supply, you will need a weather-protective cover (readily available in hardware stores and online)
power supply, you will need a weather-protective cover (readily available in hardware stores and online)
to house the power supply at the outlet. For the power cord, keep out of direct sunlight and away from
to house the power supply at the outlet. For the power cord, keep out of direct sunlight and away from
areas where it could become a tripping hazard for pool and spa users.
areas where it could become a tripping hazard for pool and spa users.
Please note
Please note
that installing any equipment inside the pool or spa’s equipment compartment may void its
that installing any equipment inside the pool or spa’s equipment compartment may void its
warranty and/or its safety certification and is thus not recommended.
warranty and/or its safety certification and is thus not recommended.
110 VAC Electrical Outlet
110 VAC Electrical Outlet
Locate a GFCI-protected outlet (
Locate a GFCI-protected outlet (
required
required
for fire and shock safety) near the pool or spa. If the outlet
for fire and shock safety) near the pool or spa. If the outlet
needs to be installed, have a licensed electrician add a 110 VAC GFCI-protected outlet.
needs to be installed, have a licensed electrician add a 110 VAC GFCI-protected outlet.
220 VAC Electrical Outlet
220 VAC Electrical Outlet
Since the power supply plug style is for 110 VAC, have a licensed electrician install a 220 VAC
Since the power supply plug style is for 110 VAC, have a licensed electrician install a 220 VAC
GFCI-protected connection that will accept a 110 VAC-style plug. Please check your local electrical
GFCI-protected connection that will accept a 110 VAC-style plug. Please check your local electrical
codes to ensure that the outlet is at least the minimum distance from the pool or spa, along with verifying
codes to ensure that the outlet is at least the minimum distance from the pool or spa, along with verifying
any other safety standards that apply to your overall pool/spa area.
any other safety standards that apply to your overall pool/spa area.
Cold Weather Operation
Cold Weather Operation
The power supply is not designed to operate in temperatures below -4ºF (-20ºC). If you live in an area
The power supply is not designed to operate in temperatures below -4ºF (-20ºC). If you live in an area
that can get that cold, store the power supply in a warm location when the temperature is low or install
that can get that cold, store the power supply in a warm location when the temperature is low or install
the power supply in the pool/spa equipment area where there is some protection. For the latter, make
the power supply in the pool/spa equipment area where there is some protection. For the latter, make
sure to first verify where you can install the power supply without voiding your pool/spa’s warranty or
sure to first verify where you can install the power supply without voiding your pool/spa’s warranty or
safety certifications.
safety certifications.
Installation Steps
Installation Steps
1.
1. Add salt (see Preparation section).
Add salt (see Preparation section).
2.
2. Install a protected electrical outlet, if not already
Install a protected electrical outlet, if not already
available nearby, for the power supply.
available nearby, for the power supply.
• • Note:
Note:
The power supply is
The power supply is
not
not
weatherproof, so
weatherproof, so
it must be in a protected environment.
it must be in a protected environment.
3.
3. Mount the control box (see Mount the Control Box
Mount the control box (see Mount the Control Box
section).
section).
4.
4. Drape the
Drape the MegaChlor
MegaChlor electrode over the side of the
electrode over the side of the
pool or spa, ensuring that it is hanging vertically.
pool or spa, ensuring that it is hanging vertically.
5.
5. Turn the
Turn the MegaChlor
MegaChlor on.
on.
6.
6. Set the power level.
Set the power level.
Control Box
Control Box
Electrode
Electrode
