Water Chemistry
The table below summarizes the levels that are recommended by The Association of
Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP). The only special requirements for the Aqua Rite
are the salt level and stabilizer. It is important to maintain these levels in order to
prevent corrosion or scaling and to ensure maximum enjoyment of the pool. Test your
water periodically. Your Authorized Aqua Rite Dealer (AARD) or most pool stores can
provide you with the chemicals and procedures to adjust the water chemistry. Be sure
to tell the pool store that you are using an Aqua Rite
chlorine generator.
Saturation index
The saturation index (Si) relates to the calcium and alkalinity in the water and is an
indicator of the pool water "balance". Your water is properly balanced if the Si is 0 ±.2.
If the Si is below -0.2, the water is corrosive and plaster pool walls will be dissolved into
the water. If the Si is above +0.2, scaling and staining will occur. Use the chart below to
determine the saturation index.
2
ºC ºF
Ti
Calcuim
Hardness
Ci
Total
Alkalinity
Ai
53
60
66
76
84
94
103
12
16
19
24
29
34
39
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
.9
How to use:
Measure pool pH, temperature, calcium hardness,
and total alkalinity. Use the chart above to determine Ti, Ci,and
Ai from your measurements. Insert values of pH, Ti, Ci and Ai
into the above equation. If Si equals .2 or more, scaling and
staining may occur. If Si equals -.2 or less corrosion or irritation
may occur.
Si = pH + Ti + Ci + Ai - 12.1
-.2
0
.2
CORROSIVE
SCALING
75
75
100
100
125
125
150
150
200
200
250
250
300
300
400
400
600
600
800
800
1.5
1.9
1.6
2.0
1.7
2.1
1.8
2.2
1.9
2.3
2.0
2.4
2.1
2.5
2.2
2.6
2.4
2.8
2.5
2.9
OK
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Input power for use with Hayward/Goldline, Pentair and
Polaris controls
Wire the Aqua Rite
®
DIRECTLY
to 120/240VAC power (not through timer or relay).
Optional Hayward/Goldline, Pentair and Polaris controls:
The Hayward/Goldline, Pentair and Polaris controls use a 4 wire connection to commu-
nicate to the Aqua Rite and can be wired up to 500' apart. Any outdoor rated 4 conductor
cable can be used. Refer to each manufacturer's instructions and the wiring diagrams
below for proper wiring connection to the Aqua Rite. NOTE: There must be only 1
"primary" unit. All other Aqua Rite units must be configured as "secondary".
Hayward/Goldline
- Attach wires to proper screw terminals as shown below.
Pentair
- Attach wires to opposite numbered screw terminals as shown below.
Note
that the colors marked on the Pentair PCB do not match the Aqua Rite.
4
1
3
2
2
3
1
4
GRN
GRN / -DT
BLK
BLK / GND
YEL
YEL / +DT
RED
RED / +15
Aqua Rite
Intellitouch
marking on PCB
green
yellow
black
red
(Colors Do Not Match)
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
GRN
GRN
BLK
BLK
YEL
YEL
RED
RED
Aqua Rite
Aqua Logic
Pro Logic
green
yellow
black
red
SUBPANEL
AQUA RITE
(240 VAC)
AQUA RITE
(120 VAC)
HAYWARD/GOLDLINE,
PENTAIR
or
POLARIS
PCB
PCB
BONDING
LOOP
BONDING
LOOP
GROUND
NEUTRAL
GND
GND
Hayward/Goldline,
Pentair
or Polaris
Power Center
Aqua Rite
(Primary)
Aqua Rite
(Secondary)
Additional
Aqua Rite(s)
(if required)
Jumper Removed
For Secondary(s)
Jumper Installed
For Primary
(Factory Default)
1
2
3
4
GREEN
YELLOW
BLACK
RED
