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2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES
There are three main components to the PoolChlor system: the Control Unit, the
Electrolytic Cell and the Flow Switch.
Control Unit:
Supplies power to the cell and provides control of the system's
operation.
Electrolytic Cell:
Creates chlorine as the water inside passes through and
returns to the pool. The Electrolytic Cell ("Cell") contains a number of titanium
plates that use a low level of electrical power to generate chlorine from salt in the
water. The Cell comes with unions to connect to the plumbing; each union has a
threaded collar that secures the Cell to the unions, and enables the Cell to be
easily removed for cleaning and inspection purposes.
Flow Switch:
This component detects the water flow in the pipe and protects the
system.
WATER CHEMISTRY:
As with any pool, it is important that proper water chemistry of the pool water is
maintained, including pH, alkaline content and calcium levels. The only special
requirement for the poolchlor is to maintain proper levels of salt and stabilizer. It is
important to maintain these levels in order to prevent corrosion or scaling and to
ensure maximum enjoyment of the pool. Water should be tested periodically. It is
recommended that pool water be professionally tested a minimum of twice per
season. See the table below for ideal chemical levels in the pool.
3. WATER CHEMISTRY
INSTALLATION LAYOUT
Fig 1
POOL TIMER
OR
CONTROLS
PRE-FILTER
FILTER
HEATER/
SOLAR
110/220VDC POWER
SOURCE
FLOW
SWITCH
CELL
CONTROL
MODULE
FROM
POOL
POOL
RETURN
PUMP
FROM
SPA
SPA
RETURN
