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Commercial Salt Chlorinator | Installation & Operation Manual
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Stabilizer (Cyanuric Acid).
Test pool water
stabilizer (cyanuric acid) level using a test
kit or by having a water sample tested by a
pool professional. Maintain ideal range of
50 – 75 ppm. Follow your pool professional’s
recommendations.
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Metals Test.
It is recommended that the pool
water be tested periodically for the presence of
metals such as copper, iron, and manganese.
These metals should not be present in the pool
water. If those metals are present, contact your
local pool professional.
6.3 Electrolytic Cell Cleaning - As Needed
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Automatic Cleaning.
The chlorinator control
system has an automatic cleaning feature (cell
reversing) that removes scale deposits from the
electrolytic cell.
NOTE:
Automatic Cleaning does not interrupt Chlorine
Production.
“Scale” is a white crusty deposit that forms in
excessively hard water or from pool water that is
out of balance and in a scaling condition. Following
the installation of the salt water chlorinator system,
check the cell once a month for several months. If
the cell is clean, replace and re-check at the end of
each swimming season. If the cell shows excessive
scaling, go on to
Acid Wash Cleaning
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WARNING
Always turn pump off prior to installing or removing any components
from the pool’s plumbing. Your pump/filter system is operated under
pressure and pressure must be released before you begin to avoid
system damage or personal injury. Open the air relief valve on your
pool filter to release the pressure in the system.
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Acid Wash Cleaning.
If the electrolytic cell has
a tendency to scale, it is recommended that
every two (2) months the cell be removed and
inspected for scale formation and/or debris.
Some filters allow debris to pass through to
the cell which could lodge between the plates
in the cell. A small amount of scale formation
is normal. If by looking through the cell it is
observed that there is excessive scale formation
between the plates or debris is present, the cell
must be cleaned as follows:
1. Use a high pressure jet of water from a garden
hose. If the cell cannot be reasonably cleaned in
this manner, acid cleaning is necessary.
2. Remove the cell from the plumbing. If necessary,
replace the cell with the spool piece (sold
separately). Remove the sensor from the port.
WARNING
Inhalation of muriatic acid vapor or contact with skin or eyes can cause
serious injury or death. Wear goggles and rubber gloves, and perform
cleaning in a well-ventilated area. Add acid to the water, do not add
water to the acid as splashing could result.
3. Pour the acid/water mixture inside the cell. A
foaming action will begin, which is caused by
scale (calcium carbonate) being dissolved from
the plates. If rigorous foaming action does not
begin,
the cell does not need to be cleaned
(STOP THE CLEANING PROCESS - go on to
step “5”)
. Otherwise, allow the cell to remain
in the solution until the foaming has stopped.
However, do not leave in acid for more than
1/2 hour.
IMPORTANT
Excessive acid washing will damage electrolytic cell.
4. Rinse the cell thoroughly with clean tap water
and inspect. If deposits are still visible, repeat
the cleaning procedure. Additional acid
may
need to be added to the solution.
5. Rinse the cell again with clean tap water and
inspect. If clean, replace the cell and resume
normal operation.
6. If the acid wash procedure is necessary, it is
recommended that a sample of pool water
be analyzed by an authorized Zodiac service
representative for excessive hardness and/or
improper water balance.
7. If no scale or debris deposits are observed in the
cell after two (2) bimonthly inspections, it is not
necessary to continue bimonthly inspections.
However, due to possible changes in pool
water chemistry and filtering effectiveness, it
is recommended that the cell be removed for
inspection at least twice a year.