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"Desired Output %" adjustment knob
The "Desired Output %" adjustment knob is located in the lower center of the
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control panel. This setting is used to control the amount of chlorine the
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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
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CUL Electrolytic Chlorine Generato
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is being controlled by a remote pool automation control.
Salt Display
The Salt Display shows the current salt concentration of the pool water. Readings are in ppm (parts per
million). Refer to the Water Chemistry section for recommended salt levels as well as how to add/remove
salt.
The factory default display is in English units (ppm). If Metric units (grams per liter) are preferred, push
the small button next to the display once. The display will now show the pool temperature. With the
temperature displayed, move the main switch from AUTO to SUPER CHLORINATE and back to AUTO.
The temperature display will instantly switch to Celsius and the salt display will switch to grams/liter.
Repeat this process to switchback to English units. (ppm and Fahrenheit)
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
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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
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Generato
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automatically stops generating when the pool water temperature drops below 10
o
C (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.
Prevent over-chlorination during cold weather: Check chlorine levels periodically. Most pools require less
chlorine during cold weather and the “Desired Output %” dial should be turned down accordingly.
When connected to a pool automation control (Pentair Intellitouch or Polaris Eos):
The
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is designed to operate with all pool automation
controls except Jandy AquaLink RS. The Intellitouch and Eos can fully control the function of the
AquaRite CUL Electrolytic Chlorine Generator chlorinator in addition to the other pool equipment. The
"Remote Control" LED on the
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chlorinator will be
illuminated when the automation control is activated. Adjustment of the
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Chlorine Generato
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"Desired Output %" and also Super chlorination can be controlled from the pool
automation display/keypad. Refer to the pool automation control instructions for more information. The
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salt display and LED indicators operate as normal, but the
main switch and "Desired Output %" dial are disabled.
