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Viron e-Quilibirum Series Chlorinator Instructions V07-20
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The default value is No, so that during operation the screen will only display
“Chlorine OK, Chlorine High or Chlorine
Low”. Use the arrows up or down to change the default to “YES” and the screen will then display actual ORP levels.
ORP readings will vary when the filter pump is off and will also vary if Cyanuric Acid is present in the
water. Daylight hours will show a reduced ORP while night time will allow the Cyanuric Acid to detach
from the chlorine molecule which will increase the ORP reading. ORP readings should only be recognised
while the pump is operating and during daylight hours.
6.0 General Operation/Pool Chemistry
6.1 Setting the Right Chlorine Output and Filtration Time
Your e-Q chlorinator must be run every day to ensure that your pool is correctly sanitised. As the sun dissipates chlorine,
running times are higher in the summer compared to the winter. AstralPool recommend that you initially run your
chlorinator at maximum output on level 8.
Summer
You should set your Chlorinator to operate for 8 to 10 hours per day. Ideally, run it for 4-5 hours in the morning (say 8-
12pm) and 4-5 hours in the evening (say 6.00-11pm).
In extremely hot weather it may be necessary to extend the running time if you find that the free chlorine level is too low.
Winter
You should set your Chlorinator to operate for 6 to 8 hours per day. Again, running it in the morning and evening is
preferable. A lower chlorine output level may be selected.
6.2 Checking Chlorine Level
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Ideally, check your Chlorine level after the morning operating period. The free chlorine residual level should be somewhere
between 1 and 3 parts per million. Increase or decrease the output of the Chlorinator to get the right residual chlorine level.
It may also be necessary to adjust the operating period if you are running at minimum or maximum output.
6.3 Stabiliser
Stabiliser (can be referred to as Sunscreen or Cyanuric acid)
AstralPool do not recommend the addition of stabiliser in
a pool controlled with an e-Q chlorinator with chlorine probe fitted. If Dichlor or Trichlor is used to supplement the
chlorine production of the e-Q chlorinator or Cyanuric Acid is added to the pool, the set point of the chlorine (ORP)
should be turned down. Refer to Section 10.1 of this operating manual.
6.4 pH Level
You should keep you pH level between 7.0 and 7.4 for fibreglass pools and 7.2 to 7.8 for other pools.
6.5 Total Alkalinity
The ideal range is between 80 and 120 ppm.
6.6 Salt Level
Salt level should be maintained around 4,000ppm but should never be allowed to fall below 3,000ppm. Although salt is
not consumed by the Chlorinator, salt is lost during backwashing, and when your pool overflows due to rain or splashing.
The correct salt level is important to cell life and the effective operation of your chlorinator.
A typical pool of around 50,000 litres requires 200kg of salt to initially set-up the pool to 4,000ppm.
A low salt level warning is indicated on your e-Q Chlorinator if the salt level drops. If Low Salt is indicated, check again in 24
hours and then if it is still indicated, add two 25kg bags of salt to the shallow end of your pool. Run the filtration system for
approx. 6 hours to help mix the salt in the pool. It can take up to a day for the salt to fully dissolve.
If the low salt light is still on, then you should get your pool water tested. If the Salinity is above 4000ppm then you may
need to have your Chlorinator checked.
Warning
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Some people recommend that you put salt directly in the skimmer box. This is a very bad practice as it allows
very high concentrations of salt to be passed through your filtration and other pool equipment.
6.7 Acid Handling
Hydrochloric Acid should be handled with extreme care. Refer to Material Safety Data Sheets on Hydrochloric Acid. Do not
inhale Acid fumes. Do not spill and handle with extreme care during transport. Use protective gloves and goggles.
In the case of spillage wash down with fresh water immediately. Keep out of reach of children.
DISPLAY ACTUAL
ORP VALUE
NO
ACCEPT
