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OPERATION
The Aqua Trol
®
is an automatic chlorine generation system for above ground pools.
The operation requires a low concentration of salt (sodium chloride) in the pool water
at levels low enough that it normally will not be tasted. The Aqua Trol automatically
sanitizes your pool by converting the salt into free chlorine which kills bacteria and
algae in the pool through a process called electrolysis. Because chlorine will revert
back to sodium chloride after killing the bacteria, these reactions will continuously
recycle virtually eliminating the need to add sanitizing chemicals to your pool. The
only time you may need to add more salt to the pool is when water is replenished due
to backwashing, draining, or splashing (not evaporation).
The Aqua Trol is designed to handle the purification needs of the average residential
above ground swimming pool of up to 18,000 gallons (67,500 liters). The actual
amount of chlorination required to properly sanitize a pool varies depending upon
bather load, rainfall, temperature, and the pool's cleanliness.
NOTE: Before installing this product as part of a saline water purification system in an
above-ground pool with an immediately adjacent natural stone patio/decking, a quali-
fied stone installation specialist should be consulted regarding the appropriate type,
installation, sealant (if any) and maintenance of stone used around a saline pool with
electronic chlorine generator in your particular location and circumstances.
NOTE: The use of dry acid (sodium bisulfate) to adjust pool pH is discouraged
especially in arid regions where pool water is subject to excessive evaporation and is
not commonly diluted with fresh water. Dry acid can cause a buildup of by-products
that can damage your chlorinator cell.
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Bonding
Lugs used for bonding is attached to the bottom of the Aqua Trol enclosure. Connect
to the pool bonding system using minimum 6AWG copper wire if required by code.
Electrolytic Cell
Route the cell cable through the enclosure cutout and connect to the Aqua Trol.
Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Displays
Sequential pushes of the small "diagnostic" button next to the LCD display will cause
the Aqua Trol
to display the following information:
1. Pool temperature (xx degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius)
2. Cell voltage (typically 22.0 to 26.0 volts when chlorine is being generated, other-
wise 30-35V)
3. Cell current (typically 2.50 to 4.00 amps when chlorine is being generated, other-
wise 0 amps)
4. Desired Output % ("0P" -- "100P" depending on knob position )
5. Instant salinity ( -xxxx ppm or -x.xx grams/Liter)
6. Product name sent to the display ("AL-6" signifies "Aqua Trol" (STD), ("AL-7"
signifies "Aqua Trol Return-Jet")
7. Software revision level (r1.xx)
On the 8th push of the button the display will revert back to the default salt display.
Also, if the button is not pushed for 30 seconds, the display will revert back to the
standard salt display.
Common Problems and Solutions
1.
"Power" LED not on
Check to make sure 120VAC input power is connected to the Aqua Trol control. Verify
input voltage with a voltmeter. If there is input power, the fuse may have blown. The
Aqua Trol is protected by a 20 amp mini ATO fuse located on the circuit board above
the cell connector.
Bonding lug to
pool bonding system
INPUT POWER
120 VAC linecord
to GFCI receptacle/breaker
Cutout for
cell cable
