Goldline aqua trol, Instruction Manual

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2019-2628
2019-10-10
Maintaining the Aqua Trol Above-Ground Pool Automation
To maintain maximum performance, it is recommended that you open and visually inspect the cell
every 3 months or after cleaning your filter. The Aqua Trol Above-Ground Pool Automation
will remind you to do this by flashing the "Inspect Cell" LED after approximately 500 hours of
operation. After you inspect the cell (and clean, if necessary) press the small "diagnostic" button
next to the display for 3 seconds to stop the flashing "Inspect Cell" LED and start the timer for the
next 500 hours inspection period.
The Aqua Trol Above-Ground Pool Automation elecTrol ytic cell has a self cleaning feature
incorporated into the electronic control’s logic. In most cases, this self cleaning action will keep
the cell working at optimum efficiency. In areas where water is hard (high mineral content)and in
pools where the water chemistry has been allowed to get "out of balance", the cell may require
periodic cleaning. The "Inspect Cell" LED will indicate if cell efficiency is decreased and servicing
is necessary. If the "Inspect Cell" LED remains on after a thorough cleaning, the cell may be worn
and require replacement. When replacing the cell, only use replacement cells having a label that
clearly states that it is a replacement cell for the Aqua Trol Above-Ground Pool Automation,
REGISTRATION NUMBER 28593, PEST CONTROL PRODUCT ACT.
The life expectancy of the elecTrol ytic cell is 10,000 hours under normal use
conditions. Servicing and Cleaning the Aqua Trol Above-Ground Pool Automation cell
Turn off power to the Aqua Trol Above-Ground Pool Automation before removing the elecTrol
ytic cell. Once removed, look inside the cell and inspect for scale formation (light colored
crusty or flaky deposits) on the plates and for any debris which has passed through the filter and
caught on the plates. If no deposits are visible, reinstall. If deposits are seen, use a high pressure
garden hose and try to flush the scale off. If this is not successful, use a plastic or wood tool (do
not use metal as this will scratch the coating off the plates) and scrape deposits off of the plates.
Note that a build upon the cell indicates that there is an unusually high calcium level in the pool
(old pool water is usually the cause). If this is not corrected, you can expect to have to periodically
clean the cell. The simplest way to avoid this is to bring the pool chemistry to the recommended
levels as specified.
Mild Acid Washing: Use only in severe cases where flushing and scraping will not remove the
majority of deposits. To acid wash, turn off power to Aqua Trol Above-Ground Pool Automation.
Remove cell from piping. In a clean plastic container, mix a 4:1 solution of water to muriatic acid
(3.78 liters (one gallon) of water to one liter (quart) of muriatic acid). ALWAYS POUR ACID INTO
WATER - NEVER POUR WATER INTO ACID. Be sure to wear rubber gloves
and appropriate eye protection. The level of the solution in the container should just reach the top
of the cell so that the wire harness compartment is NOT submerged. It may be helpful to coil the
wiring before immersing the cell. The cell should soak for a few minutes and then rinse with a
high pressure garden hose. If any deposits are still visible, repeat soaking and rinsing. Replace
cell and inspect again periodically.
Winterizing
The Aqua Trol Above-Ground Pool Automation elecTrol ytic cell and flow detection switch will
be damaged by freezing water just as your pool plumbing would. In areas of the country which
experience severe or extended periods of freezing temperatures, be sure to drain all water from
the pump, filter, and supply and return lines before any freezing conditions occur. The electronic
control is capable of withstanding any winter weather and should not be removed.
Spring Start-up
DO NOT turn the Aqua Trol Above-Ground Pool Automation on until the pool water chemistry
has been brought to the proper levels. This information can be found on page 2.