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5.0 Troubleshooting 

 

 

Fault Indication 

Potential Cause 

Remedy 

No Flow 

Pump turned off/disconnected or valves 
closed 
 
Blue wire disconnected from cell 
 

Ensure valves/pump on 
 
 
Connect Blue sense wire to cell 
 

Low salt 

Salt level in pool has dropped too low 
 
Pool water temperature is low 
 
Cell has calcified 
 
Cell has failed 

See section 3.5 above 
 
See section 3.5 above 
 
See section 4.1 
 
Call a technician 

Display blank 

No Power to chlorinator control unit 
 
 
 
Fuse blown 

Plug in chlorinator control unit 
and ensure power available 
 
Replace fuse (3 amp slow blow) 

Low/No chlorine 
production 

Cables not connected to cell 
 
Timer period too short 
 
Chlorine output level too low 
 
Filter needs backwashing 
 
pH too high 
 
Pool stabilizer too low 
 
 
Salt level too low 

Connect cables 
 
Increase timer period 
 
Increase chlorine output 
 
Backwash filter 
 
Get pH level correct 
 
Get Stabilizer between 30 and 
100 ppm 
 
Increase salt to above 4000ppm 

Clock loses time 
when mains power 
removed 

Battery life expired 

Call a technician 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Astralpool VX7T

Page 1: ...P OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN REGISTRATION NO 31187 PEST CONTROL PRODUCT ACT WARNING Operating the VX7T Salt Chlorine Generator without water flow through the cell can cause a build up of flammable gas w...

Page 2: ...This cell must only be used on this model of chlorine generating device Read the Label andthe Installation and Operation Manual for the VX7T Salt Chlorine Generator before using Fluidra Group Australi...

Page 3: ...ING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Listed to UL 1081 Standard for Safety for Swimming Pool Pumps Filters and Chlorinators and CSA C22 2 No 218 1 Standard for Spas Hot Tubs and Associated Equipment Fluidra Gr...

Page 4: ...on and additional run times are all selected and information is provided on the large liquid crystal display Intelligent Self Cleaning During operation the anode in the electrolytic cell attracts a bu...

Page 5: ...tional Viron Connect you gain time clock operating hours saving you the total control of all your pool equipment chlorinator inconvenience of manually changing operating heater spa jets waterfalls and...

Page 6: ...ine O ut pu t Level 16 3 2 Safety Backwash 17 3 3 Run Dry Safety Feature 18 3 4 General Operation PoolChemistry 18 3 5 Stabilizer 19 4 0 Chlorinator Maintenance and Troubleshooting 20 4 1 Cell Mainten...

Page 7: ...by the installer and should be tested on a routine basis To test the GFCI push the test button The GFCI should interrupt power Push the reset button Power should be restored If the GFCI fails to oper...

Page 8: ...ine residuals can be protected from destruction by sunlight by addition of stabilizer cyanuric acid Heavy pool or spa usage and higher temperatures may require higher chlorine output to maintain prope...

Page 9: ...with a medical condition should consult a physician before entering pool or spa water RISK OF HYPERTHERMIA Maximum spa water usage temperature is 40 C Bathing in spa water at 40 C should not exceed 15...

Page 10: ...THIS PRODUCT 1 1 CHLORINATOR CONTROL UNIT INSTALLATION The VX7T Salt Chlorine Generator control has a Rating of IP24 enabling it to be installed outdoors Regulations state that the chlorinator contro...

Page 11: ...fittings have been provided Make sure that the O rings are correctly fitted and the unions are done up tightly Direction of flow through the cell is critical unit must be plumbed with the water enteri...

Page 12: ...er add salt to the skimmer box NOTE Plug the pump directly into a power outlet bypass the Chlorinator and run for 8 10 hours to ensure the salt is dissolved prior to running the chlorinator When the s...

Page 13: ...11 Once programmed you will generally only use the User Mode and Chlorine Output control...

Page 14: ...Used j Press MIN button to select the minutes for the timer selected and use the Up Down arrows to change the time Press the TIMER button to select the Period or another time and set as required k Wh...

Page 15: ...ll may need replacing 2 4 User Mode The user mode buttons enable you to select Pool or Spa mode and to manually control the Chlorinator Pump Functions are as follows a POOL MODE Sends a message to oth...

Page 16: ...the user panel set the desired output level or chlorine level As shown below the bottom right hand corner of the LCD display indicates the actual level as distinct from the set or desired output indi...

Page 17: ...g your sand filter the pool water does not pass through the cell During the backwash and rinse process most chlorinators will build up potentially explosive hydrogen gas in the Chlorinator Cell The Sa...

Page 18: ...the pump In some cases the pump will take more than three minutes to prime and for water flow to be detected by the chlorinator If this should occur simply start the pump again by pressing the Pool Mo...

Page 19: ...ass pools and for other pools Total Alkalinity The ideal range is between 100 ppm and 120 ppm Salt Level Although salt is not consumed by the Chlorinator salt is lost during backwashing and when your...

Page 20: ...t Chlorine Generator matching specific chlorinator model REGISTRATION NUMBER 31187 PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT Cell Cleaning Instructions Close applicable valves Disconnect the chlorinator control unit...

Page 21: ...19 Daily 30 100 ppm 30 100 ppm...

Page 22: ...f unit to ensure satisfactory production of chlorine Adjust pins by separating if not held firmly in place Ensure no water contact is occurring with pins Three Monthly Check cell connections for leaks...

Page 23: ...an Display blank No Power to chlorinator control unit Fuse blown Plug in chlorinator control unit and ensure power available Replace fuse 3 amp slow blow Low No chlorine production Cables not connecte...

Page 24: ...ise no claim can be enforced against the carrier If concealed loss or damage is discovered you must notifythe carrier at once and request an inspection It is important that you do not discard the ship...

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