Section 3b
– OPERATION
8
Salt Requirements
Pool Water Preparation
It is important that with typical pools, a salt residual of 2.8 – 3.2 g/l (2800 to 3200 ppm) be maintained at all times for peak efficiency.
NOTE:
Maintaining high salt levels above recommended range can contribute to corrosion of pool/spa equipment. Salt levels
exceeding the recommended concentration can be reduced by diluting the pool/spa with fresh water.
The amount of salt required depends on the size of the pool and the present salt level. As the salt is being added, we recommend
running the circulation pump continually for 24 hours with the main drain opened. Brushing the salt towards the bottom main drain
will assist in the dissolve rate and prevent possible staining with certain types of salt.
We recommend the use of
TABEX LectraClor™ or LectraClor Plus™
blended salt products . These products do not contain
Yellow Prussiate of Soda (YPS) or Iodine. Iodine and YPS can cause a localized tint to the water or brown staining on the
cementitious finish if allowed to rest undissolved on the finish for extended periods of time.
LectraClor Plus™
is blended with the
proper amount of stabilizer to maintain a proper level within the recommended range when added according to the salt chart on the
box.
Granular Salt, Table Salt, Solar Salt or Water Conditioner Pellets can also be used but will have different dissolve rates. If the salt
you use contains Iodine or YPS, constant brushing will help the dissolve rate and prevent staining due to the additives in the salt.
Ensure that the salt you use contain a minimum purity of 99% Sodium Chloride (NaCl).
NOTE: Do not use Rock Salt due to its high levels of impurities.
TEST YOUR WATER FOR SALT LEVEL FIRST
with the provided salt test strips,
and then use the chart below to determine the amount of salt to add.
SALT REQUIREMENT CHART
KILOS (LBS.) OF SALT NEEDED FOR 3000 PPM RESIDUAL
SALT Level
Before Addition
Pool Volume in Liters (US Gallons)
3,780
(1,000)
9,430
(2,500)
18,900
(5,000)
28,300
(7,000)
37,780
(10,000)
56,700
(15,000)
75,600
(20,000)
113,600
(30,000)
0 ppm
11.3 (25)
28 (63)
57 (126)
85 (175)
113 (252)
175 (378)
227 (504)
340 (756)
500 ppm
9.5 (21)
24 (53)
48 (106)
73 (147)
95 (212)
145 (318)
191 (424)
286 (636)
750 ppm
8.6 (19)
22 (48)
43 (96)
66 (133)
86 (192)
130 (288)
173 (384)
259 (576)
1000 ppm
7.7 (17)
19 (43)
39 (86)
54 (119)
77 (172)
116 (258)
155 (344)
232 (516)
1500 ppm
5.9 (13)
15 (33)
30 (66)
41 (91)
59 (132)
89 (198)
119 (264)
178 (396)
2000 ppm
3.6 (8)
9.5 (21)
19 (42)
30 (56)
38 (84)
57 (126)
76 (168)
113 (252)
2250 ppm
2.7 (6)
7 (15)
14 (30)
19 (42)
28 (60)
41 (90)
54 (120)
81 (180)
Note:
The above chart is based on 120 grams of salt added to 1000 Liters of water (1 lb. per 1,000 gallons) to increase your salt
residual 120-ppm.
Start Up Procedures
Keep the Output Setting on your
LECTRANATOR Soft Touch Model ST 60
on 0% (OFF) until you get your water clear, blue and properly balanced.
1.
After balancing your water chemistry according to the Water Chemistry Parameters shown on page 9, add the proper
amount of salt (see Salt Requirement Chart above) and circulate 24-hours prior to starting your
LECTRANATOR SOFT TOUCH MODEL ST 60
.
2.
The following day, turn your Output Level to 50% and operate normally. Test water as required to conform with local health
code. Raise or lower output control setting as needed.
3.
Once your Output Level has been established, you will only need to adjust your level according to increased bather usage.
