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To Set Turbo Cell Type
Before operation, the Aqua Rite must be configured for the chlorinator cell that will be
used. Refer to the following information and steps below to set the Turbo cell type.
"t-3" = T-CELL-3, GLX-CELL-3-W
"t-5" = GLX-CELL-5, GLX-CELL-5-W
"t-9
= T-CELL-9, GLX-CELL-9-W
"t-15" = T-CELL-15, GLX-CELL-15-W
1. Slide the Main Switch to the "Auto" position.
2. Push the Diagnostic button repeatedly until "t-xx" appears on the display ("t-15" is
the factory default). If the desired cell type is displayed skip to step 4.
3. To change to a different cell type, slide the Main Switch from "Auto" to "Super
Chlorinate" and back to "Auto". Repeat this process until the desired cell type is
displayed.
4. Push the Diagnostic button to exit.
Desired Output %" adjustment knob
The "Desired Output %" adjustment knob is located in the lower center of the Aqua Rite
control panel. This setting is used to control the amount of chlorine the Aqua Rite
generates. Raise this setting to increase chlorine level and lower it to decrease chlorine
level. Note: The "Desired Output %" adjustment will not function when the Aqua Rite
is being controlled by a remote pool automation control.
Salt Display
Refer to the Water Chemistry section for recommended salt levels as well as how to add/
remove salt. The Salt Display shows the average salt level of the pool water. The
factory default display is in English units (ppm). If Metric units (grams per liter) are
preferred, follow the procedure under Temperature Display.
Temperature Display
The Temperature Display shows the current temperature of the pool water. The factory
default display is in ºF. Both the Temperature Display and the Salt Display can be
programmed to display in Metric units. To display temperature in ºC and salt level in g/
l, perform the following steps:
1.
Slide the Main Switch to the "Auto" position.
2.
Push the Diagnostic button repeatedly until "ºF" appears on the display.
3.
Slide the Main Switch from "Auto" to "Super Chlorinate" and back to "Auto".
4.
Push the Diagnostic button to exit.
Instant Salinity
The Instant Salinity display is the measured salt level of the pool water at that moment.
If salt has recently been added, the Instant Salinity may show the change while the Salt
Display (average salt level) may take some time before the changes can be seen. Under
these circumstances, you may want to "update" the Salt Display to the new Instant
Salinity value. This action will clear the Salt Display and substitute the Instant Salinity
value. To do this, follow the steps below.
1.
Slide the Main Switch to the "Auto" position.
2.
Push the Diagnostic button repeatedly until "-xxxx ppm" appears on the display.
3.
Slide the Main Switch from "Auto" to "Super Chlorinate" and back to "Auto".
4.
Push the Diagnostic button to exit.
Operation
Assuming that the water chemical levels are in the recommended range, there are three
factors that you can control which directly contribute to the amount of chlorine the
Aqua Rite will generate:
1.
filter time each day (hours)
2.
the "Desired Output %" setting
3.
the amount of salt in the pool
The filter pump timer should be set so that all of the water in the pool passes through
the filter each day. For pools with high chlorine demand, the timer may have to be set
longer to generate enough chlorine.
To find the optimum "Desired Output %" setting, start at approximately 50%. Test the
chlorine level every few days and adjust the dial up or down accordingly. It usually
takes 2-3 adjustments to find the ideal setting for your pool/spa and after that, it should
only take minor, infrequent adjustments. Because the chlorine demand of the pool
increases with temperature, most people find they have to adjust the dial up at the peak
of the summer and down during the colder periods. The Aqua Rite automatically stops
generating when the pool water temperatures drops below 50ºF. This is usually not a
problem because bacteria and algae stop growing at this temperature. You can override
this low temperature cutoff by switching to SUPER CHLORINATE for a day.
NOTE: After the ideal "Desired Output %" setting has been found, you may need to
raise the setting when the pool water temperature increases significantly, when there is
higher than normal bather load or when your chlorinator cell ages. You may need to
lower the setting when the pool water temperature decreases significantly or there are
long periods of inactivity.
Prevent over-chlorination during cold weather: Check chlorine levels periodically. Most
pools require less chlorine during cold weather and the “Desired Output %” should be
lowered accordingly.
When connected to a pool automation control (Hayward/Goldline Pro Logic, Pentair
Intellitouch or Polaris Eos):
The Aqua Rite is designed to operate with all pool automation controls. The Pro Logic,
Intellitouch or Eos can fully control the function of the Aqua Rite
chlorinator in addition
to the other pool equipment. The "Remotely Controlled" LED on the Aqua Rite chlori-
nator will be illuminated when the automation control is activated. Adjustment of the
Aqua Rite "Desired Output %" and also Superchlorination can be controlled from the
pool automation display/keypad. Refer to the pool automation control instructions for
more information. The Aqua Rite salt display and LED indicators operate as normal, but
the main switch and "Desired Output %" dial are disabled.
Maintaining the Aqua Rite System
To maintain maximum performance, it is recommended that you open and visually in-
spect the cell every 3 months or after cleaning your filter. The Aqua Rite
®
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 "diagnos-
tic" button next to the display for 3 seconds to stop the flashing "Inspect Cell" LED and
start the timer for the next 500 hours.
