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The Cell could be damaged 

If all conditions are correct 

Damaged coating will reduce 

cell life and reduce output

Level low in one direction 

but OK in the other

Cell may need cleaning (sec. 

9.1) or the Cell may have run 

No output in one direction

Power Pack only works in one 

direction

Faulty rec

, transformer or 

PCB

Return unit for service contact 

10.1

Low or No Chlorine Output

Unit not working correctly

Stabiliser is too low

Go through Troubleshooting 

Check Stabiliser guide (sec 8.6)

10.1

Basic settings such as Output 

Control and Timer running 

hours need to be checked 

Go through all settings in 

Timer is not functioning 

Incorrect settings

Make sure POWER/MODE is 

set to AUTO. Refer to Timer 

10.1
6

Salt level is to low

Check Salt guide (sec. 6.6/8.2)

If full output is not reached 

Timer loses time when mains 

Replace Battery - return for 

Pool pump outlet not 
functioning properly or 

Pump not plugged into the base 

of chlorinator

Check that pump is plugged into 

the bottom of the POWER PACK 

and not directly in to the wall 

outlet
Make sure you are set in AUTO 

mode and not MANUAL for 

normal running

10.1
7

Cell not cleaning, excessive 
calcium build up on Cell or Power 
Pack not changing direction 

Excessively high calcium, 

change of direction time set 

2. Change the Cell Cleaning times 

(sec. 7.3)
3. Manually try changing direction 

by holding both [<] and [>] 

buttons in for 3 sec (you must be 

in the default display screen for 

this to work). Failure for this to 

work could indicate a faulty PCB - 

return for service 

1. See Calcium Hardness test (sec 

8.5) and adjust water accordingly

10.1
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and is not an exhaustive treatment of such subject(s). Its use is beyond the control of the author, contributor, publishers 
and distributors and should not be r

, professional and comprehensive advice.This 

guide includes subject(s) that should only be performed by or under the direc

professionals and under no circumstances should the guide be used as a substitute for such professionals. No 
representations or warranties are made that the content, advice and recommendations in this guide are current, free 

from errors or omissions, or appropriate for the user’s circumstances or abilities. No liability or responsibility is accepted 
for an

ered as a result of any user’s reliance on such content.  Repairs should only be carried out b

persons or Crystal Aquatic Systems appointed agents. Crystal Aquatic Systems reserves the right to refuse warranty if any 
damage caused to the chlorinator or auxiliary pool equipment that is not a result of a manufacturer’s defect. 

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Page 1: ...INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SALT AND MINERAL CHLORINATOR 65a010a5 6d71e2d3 6b3148b4 770d42ea 65a010a5 6d71e2d3 6b3148b4 770d42ea 65a010a5 6d71e2d3 6b3148b4 770d42ea...

Page 2: ...ation 10 5 5 Mineral or Salt Mix 11 5 6 Default Display Screen 11 1 2 Important Safety Instructions 4 1 3 General Warnings 4 GENERAL OVERVIEW 5 2 1 Recommendations and Helpful Hints 6 2 2 Contents 6 2...

Page 3: ...t 19 7 8 Power Mode 7 9 Pump Setting 19 7 10 Salt Test 7 11 Service Menu 20 20 7 12 Spa Mode 20 8 WATER CHEMISTRY 21 9 1 Inspecting and cleaning the cell Electrode 23 9 2 Inspecting and cleaning the P...

Page 4: ...ined by the person responsible for their safety and they acknowledge their ability to use such equipment To reduce the risk of accidents or incidents service on the unit should only be performed by yo...

Page 5: ...s well as a healthy and sparkling clean pool Ther erent size models in our range The models available VP15 25 35 45 and 55 are all reverse polarity units designed to automatically change direction eve...

Page 6: ...C PVC FITTINGS HACKSAW NO 2 PHILIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVER PVC PRIMER AND GLUE 2 1 Recommendations and Helpful Hints 2 2 Contents GENERAL OVERVIEW www crystalas com WALL MOUNTING BRACKET WITH LEVEL POWER PA...

Page 7: ...ecommend 3 5kg per 1000 litre of pool water and a 50 000lt new pool needs approximately 175kg of salt For the FRESHWATER LOW SALT SYSTEM Model VP25LS we recommend 1 5kg per 1000 litre of pool water Th...

Page 8: ...es Salt Chlorinator has a Ingress Protection Rating of IP23 enabling it to be installed outdoors Regulations require that the Power Pack shall be installed outside the pool zone The Power Pack shall b...

Page 9: ...though it is always recommended to ensure proper installation to eliminate this from happening The Cell Housing must be installed in the RETURN pipework to the pool It must always be installed after g...

Page 10: ...pm 8pm Pressing returns you to the previous menu screen START UP RUN PERIOD allows you to program your daily run times 2 1 CYCLE AM unit runs from 8am 4pm 3 1 CYCLE PM unit runs from 8pm 4am Pressing...

Page 11: ...cell status shows as FWD when the cell is in the forward dir The pump AC socket status is displayed either ON or OFF Any power failures return you to the DDS screen and the last sav e ed s with HH MM...

Page 12: ...shortcut buttons on the control panel Pressing takes you to the last menu and using the or OK enters the r t menu Pressing returns you to the previous menu screen re ing or roll up or do n and enter t...

Page 13: ...hlorine setting to 100 Super Chlorinate The bottom line will alternate between CHLOR BOOST to END This allows for an injection of extra sanitising time also know as Chlorine Boost or and the fault mes...

Page 14: ...MUST BE IN THE DDS SCREEN Your VAPURE VP Series unit comes with a built in digital timer CLOCK TIMER displays are all shown in 24 hour format TIMER button allows you to set the CLOCK and run TIMER ti...

Page 15: ...elected hour HH MM digit a h and pre ing in rea e the time and de rea e the time Pressing returns you to the previous display TIMER 1 OFF TIME MM MM digit a h and pre ing in rea e the time and de rea...

Page 16: ...llows testing of the TDS range the cell to loose its charge in the FWD direction as per the screen to the right The screen to the right displays allowing for the testing of the TDS range The screen au...

Page 17: ...ly starts counting down in 1 sec increments RINSE MODE will then be displayed otate the lter multi port al e to the a a h po ition en ure the handle locks in place and once ready press OK to enter the...

Page 18: ...acid solution may be necessary necessary Where calcium levels exceed 200ppm regular inspection of the cell is necessary Cleaning in an CELL CLEANING is entered by pressing the OK button in the MAIN ME...

Page 19: ...K saves the required protection time 7 5 Chlor Setting CHLOR SETTING automatically controls the Chlorine output for your VAPURE VP Series Salt Chlorinator This feature is particularly handy when you w...

Page 20: ...ON SPA MODE allows your unit to be adjusted to suit your spa SPA MODE is entered by pressing the OK button in the MAIN MENU and scrolling to and ON to OFF Selecting OFF setting leaves the OUTPUT SETT...

Page 21: ...lways be added to the shallow end of the pool and allowed to dissolve Do not let the salt settle on the y cause damage to the surface Use your pool brush to mix the salt into the water Running the pum...

Page 22: ...kalinity When Total Alkalinity is low y er sodium bicarbonate to raise the Total Alkalinity Ideal Total Alkalinity Levels Concrete Pools 80 150ppm Fibreglass Vinyl Pools 80 120ppm 22 8 5 Calcium Hardn...

Page 23: ...ill NO ect the operation of your chlorinator however you can use Cell Cleaner to clean the Cell All salt chlorinator cells must be cleaned before scale calcium builds up to the point where the electro...

Page 24: ...ower Pack Check all plugs and cords for damage If damaged then it should be replaced by the manufacturer order to avoid a hazard If the chlorinator is to be hard wired trician must complete the instal...

Page 25: ...up of calcium on the Cell plates Calcium acts as an insulator and needs to be removed See Cleaning of Cell Water does not cover the Low speed pump not Increase the speed of the pump until hou ing i ll...

Page 26: ...will need replacing otherwise clean with WD40 or similar Return for service if melted 10 1 3 OUTPUT reading is less than Low salt level Check salt level sec 6 6 8 2 10 1 Wall outlet working but still...

Page 27: ...y try changing direction by holding both and buttons in for 3 sec you must be in the default display screen for this to work Failure for this to work could indicate a faulty PCB return for service 1 S...

Page 28: ...crystalas com VAPURE VP Series SALT CHLORINATOR 25 36 19 20 17 12 13 24 5 6 4 3 2 7 27 21 9 18 10 11 22 16 26 14 15 8 1 18 18 1 65a010a5 6d71e2d3 6b3148b4 770d42ea 65a010a5 6d71e2d3 6b3148b4 770d42ea...

Page 29: ...or model 55g hr and greater with 6 3mm push on 18 N00053 1 Screw M4x10 Stainless Steel 304 Slimline Front Case Bracket 19 N00368 CAS Vapure VP B Vent Cover BLACK 20 N00369 CAS Vapure VP Fan Support Pl...

Page 30: ...P 3 Way Cell Housing EPDMrubber 64 N00380 CAS Vapure VP 3 Way Cell Cap Locking Ring 65 N A FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY CAS Vapure VP Cell Cap resin filled 66 N00322 Cell Clip 9 Plate BLUE 66 N00530 Cell Cli...

Page 31: ...31 12 SPECIFICATION TABLE www crystalas com 65a010a5 6d71e2d3 6b3148b4 770d42ea 65a010a5 6d71e2d3 6b3148b4 770d42ea 65a010a5 6d71e2d3 6b3148b4 770d42ea...

Page 32: ...ion or arranty hall e limited to repla ing or a uiring the e uipment 13 5 he ma imum lia ility in urred y the manu a turer hall not in any a e e eed the ontra t pri e or the e uipment or the produ t p...

Page 33: ...er The run hours displayed in the LCD screen and the alpha numeric code after it Claiming Warranty on your VAPURE VP Series Salt Chlorinator When making a warranty claim please note the following info...

Page 34: ...is guide includes subject s that should only be performed by or under the direction and advice of your local Professioanl and under no circumstances should the guide be used as a substitute for such p...

Page 35: ...15 NOTES 35 www crystalas com 65a010a5 6d71e2d3 6b3148b4 770d42ea 65a010a5 6d71e2d3 6b3148b4 770d42ea 65a010a5 6d71e2d3 6b3148b4 770d42ea...

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