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OPERATION/SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-
READ CAREFULLY
Risk of fire, explosion, or chemical burns.
Never mix Trichlor with Bromine or any other chemicals
in the chlorinator. Do not use Calcium Hypochlorite
(“Shock”), fast dissolving Trichlor, or any granular mater-
ial in the chlorinator. Use only slow dissolving Trichlor
(Trichloro-S-Iazinetrione) sticks/tablets/pucks or Bromine
(Bromo-Chloro-Dimethylhydantoin) sticks/tablets in this
chlorinator.
Risk of mucous membrane irritation and
chemical burns. Take extreme care not to inhale fumes.
Using settings higher than manufacturer’s
recommendations may damage pool liner and waste
chemicals. Settings higher than the manufacturer’s guide-
lines may result in over-sanitation, wasting chemicals,
allowing particles of chemical to pass through chlorina-
tor, and bleaching or discoloration of pool liners or
paint. Do not put small particles of chemical into chlori-
nator. Check chemical residuals daily.
NOTICE: Turn off chlorinator when shocking pool. Do
not add shock to the chlorinator or to the skimmers; it
could damage equipment and cause potential risks when
coming in contact with the chemicals in the chlorinator.
This chlorinator is a maintenance system only and is not
designed for shock treatment of pools. See your local
pool professional for additional information concerning
shock treatments.
UNDERSTANDING SANITIZERS
Trichlor
Trichlor is a stabilized chlorine product that comes in
sticks, tablets or pucks. Trichlor can be either fast dissolv-
ing or slow dissolving. Slow dissolving Trichlor is best
suited for automatic feeding. Fast dissolving Trichlors are
added directly to the pool daily. DO NOT use fast dis-
solving Trichlors in the chlorinator; explosion could
result.
The chlorinator’s erosion technology and dial setting
control allow most of the Trichlor to remain above the
water level so there is minimal soaking of the chemical.
Trichlor output may be too great when using tablets (for
example, on smaller pools or with a long pump run-time
per day). If so, use pucks with a 3" surface area to reduce
output (the dissolution rate for pucks is lower).
Bromine
Bromine is a chlorine derivative that is used in pools and
most commonly in spas. It is more stable and dissolves
slower than Trichlor. Therefore, it requires greater move-
ment of water over chemical (“scrubbing action”) to
achieve the same output as Trichlor. For this reason, the
control dial settings will always be higher when using
bromine.
Water Balance
Periodically check the water balance in the pool/spa
with a test kit. Consult your pool or spa professional for
precise water conditioning ranges in your area. The fol-
lowing parameters should be used only as general guide-
lines.
Sanitizer (Trichlor or Bromine)
1-3 ppm
pH control
7.2-7.8
Total Alkalinity
80-150 ppm
Total Hardness
175-300 ppm
Total Dissolved Solids
0-2000 ppm
Stabilizer
20-100 ppm
The sanitizer demand depends on many factors: bather
load, pump filtration time, gallonage, temperature, sun
light, etc. Initially, there will be a trial period to deter-
mine the correct control setting for your pool. Check the
sanitizer residual parts per million (ppm) daily and adjust
the control dial accordingly until you reach the correct
setting (see Operating Instructions).
NOTICE: These recommended starting points are based
on a 12,500 gallon pool with a pumping time of 8 hours
per day, an average water temperature of 82° F, and an
average bather load. Under these conditions the sanitizer
should last approximately three weeks. Sanitizer con-
sumption will increase by 25% for every 10° increase
over the average temperature. Thus the sanitizer will last
approximately one week less for every 10° Increase in
water temperature.
After a winter shutdown, the water balance will need to
be checked with a test kit. During spring start-up, the
water will need chemical conditioning and substantial
filtration time (a minimum of 8 hours per day is recom-
mended). Shock treatment is recommended to set the ini-
tial sanitizer residual. After shocking has brought residual
up to 1 to 3 ppm, use the chlorinator to maintain this
residual level.
For ease in cap removal, always make sure the cap O-
ring is lubricated with the liquid silicone included with
your chlorinator; tighten the cap by hand only. Use the
cap tool included with your chlorinator for additional
help with cap removal, but do not use the tool to tighten
the cap. The tool handle can also be used for aid in
adjusting the control dial.
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at
1-800-365-6832
