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More on Chlorine Output & Salt Levels
1.
The ‘Pool Chlorinator %’ and ‘Spa Chlorinator %’ options under the Setting Menu, control the
level of salt cell operation as a percent of the total operating time of the filter pump. A simple
example is that if the pump/filter is programmed to operate a total of 8 hours in a given day
and the ‘Pool Chlorinator %’ is set to 50% the salt cell will operate (and produce chlorine)
approximately half the time, or 4 hours.
2. The salt level that is calculated (and displayed) in the system is determined from several variables.
It is possible that the displayed salt level can be significantly different from the actual salt level
(when measured in the water with a tester). This can happen as a result of a dirty cell or from a cell
that has began aging. Low salt should always require a cell cleaning first and then an actual meter
measurement of the salt level in the water. If the cell is clean and the level of salt measured in the
water is correct, then the cell has began to age, which results in a lower calculated salt level. This is
an acceptable situation, assuming the level of free chlorine in the pool is appropriate. NEVER add
additional salt in this circumstance.
3. If the free chlorine is not appropriate and the steps in item 2 have been followed and addressed as
needed, then the ‘Pool Chlorinator %’ or ‘Spa Chlorinator %’ needs to be increased in a 25%
increment (for example from 50% to 75%) to allow for the salt cell to operate for a longer period
(% of total operating time) in order to produce a sufficient amount of chlorine as the cell begins
to age. Allow 24 hours and re-test free chlorine. Increase in increments of +10% if required.
Keep in mind this is assuming the chemistry parameters are correct in the water and there is
nothing that is creating a significant chlorine demand.
4. Super-
chlorinate is an additional option to use in order to ‘catch up’ in chlorine production when
making adjustments to the desired output level. Enable ‘Super Chlorinate’ under the Settings Menu.
IMPORTANT !!!