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TROUBLESHOOTING 

 

Evaluating the possible causes for each problem from top to bottom (first to last) will 
avoid any extra labor.

 

PROBLEM 

POSSIBLE CAUSES 

WHAT TO DO 

 

System is turned off. 

 

Turn knob to the desired setting. 

 

Control Knob is set too 

low in relation to 
chlorination demand 
(i.e. higher number of 
bathers, warmer 
weather, Increased 
debris in pool). 

 

Turn Control Knob higher (clockwise) and/or 

increase pump operation time. 

 

Low Salinity. 

 

Check the salinity level.  (See “Salinity 

Indicator” section). 

 

Pump operation time 

too short. 

 

Run pump at least 8 hours per day (1.5 

turnovers of all the pool water). 

 

Low Stabilizer 

(Cyanuric Acid). 

 

Check water chemistry; stabilizer should be 

between 40-80 ppm.  If low, add stabilizer.  
(See  “Understanding the Chemistry”) 

1. Chlorine level 

low or no 
chlorine. 

 

Chemical imbalance. 

 

Check other chemistry and balance 

chemicals.  (See  “Understanding the 
Chemistry”) 

 

Chlorine level too low.  

Control Knob set too 
low. 

 

Turn Control Knob higher (clockwise) and 

see Troubleshooting section 1 “Chlorine 
level low”. 

2. Green pool 

water. 

 

Chemical imbalance. 

 

Check water chemistry.  Balance chemicals 

and pay special attention to pH and 
Stabilizer levels.  (See  “Understanding the 
Chemistry” section) 

 

System is turned off. 

 

Turn knob to the desired setting. 

 

Main fuse blew. 

 

 

Check main fuse on bottom of Control Box 

and replace if necessary with a 6.3 Amps 
250VAC 6x32mm Slow Blow fuse. 

 

Breaker jumped. 

 

Check the breaker leading to the pool 

control. 

 

Power wires cut, 

disconnected, or 
incorrectly wired. 

 

Check for correct wiring. 

3. Green Power 

Light is OFF – 
No power. 

 

Other malfunction in 

Power Pack. 

 

Call Warranty hotline. 

 

Summary of Contents for PSC-3

Page 1: ...The Natural Chlorine Generator OWNER S MANUAL Model PSC 3 MAGEN eco Energy Kibbutz Magen 85465 Israel June 2010 Phone 972 8 998 3053 Fax 972 8 998 3063 info magen ecoenergy com www magen ecoenergy com...

Page 2: ...n a flat surface 2 Pole circuit devices must be used and a minimum of 1 5 m horizontal distance or more if local regulations require from the pool spa The power cable must be hardwired to the time clo...

Page 3: ...ty First 2 OPERATION General 4 Water Basics 4 Adding Salt 5 Operating Instructions 6 INSTALLATION General 9 Installation instructions 9 Control Box 9 Cell 10 Flow Sensor 11 Wiring 12 MAINTENANCE Maint...

Page 4: ...vel of free chlorine without drastic fluctuations in the chemical levels and chloramines that cause strong chlorine odors irritated eyes itchy skin and faded swimsuits C H E M I C A L B A L A N C E T...

Page 5: ...50 40 30 20 10 0 30 120 105 90 75 60 45 30 15 0 40 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 50 200 175 150 125 100 75 50 25 0 60 240 210 180 150 120 90 60 30 0 70 280 245 210 175 140 105 70 35 0 80 320 280 240 2...

Page 6: ...e To turn the unit off turn the Control Knob down counterclockwise until it reaches its end position Power Meter The lights indicate the system s chlorine output i e 10 to 100 production rate The high...

Page 7: ...d Light above the Power Meter indicates that the salt level in the pool is on the high side This does not harm the Natural Generator but is provided as a cautionary notice to the user not to add more...

Page 8: ...nking Power Light indicates that the system is ramping up the charge to the cell i e soft start This is a normal occurrence and the light should turn solid green within a couple of minutes A soft star...

Page 9: ...on page 2 of this manual M o u n t t h e C o n t r o l B o x The Control Box must be mounted vertically on a flat surface 2 Pole circuit devices must be used and a minimum of 1 5 m horizontal distanc...

Page 10: ...T in the return line Install the Cell either horizontally or vertically as needed Be sure the black o rings are firmly in place Make sure that the Cell is installed with the arrow pointing the direct...

Page 11: ...sition the flow sensor before the Cell and If possible install on a horizontal pipe if installed after the Cell damage to the flow sensor may result Be sure the arrow on the top of the Flow Sensor is...

Page 12: ...l Box cannot operate without the pump operating i e load side Hardwire the power cable 230 Volt to the time clock along with the pump s power so that the Control Box cannot operate without the pump op...

Page 13: ...e Flow Sensor see previews page connectors no 1 Ensure that the connections are perfectly clean of any debris Connect the two black wires arriving from the Control Box to the two connectors at the sid...

Page 14: ...e line 4 Attach the Cell Cleaning Cap to one end of the cell 5 Pour into the cell either undiluted white distilled vinegar or a solution of diluted muriatic acid Wait for foaming action to stop 5 10 m...

Page 15: ...egular maintenance other than checking that the wiring between the Control Box and Cell is securely in place It is recommended to keep the Control Box clean dry and out of the sun The Power Meter Led...

Page 16: ...stabilizer See Understanding the Chemistry 1 Chlorine level low or no chlorine Chemical imbalance Check other chemistry and balance chemicals See Understanding the Chemistry Chlorine level too low Co...

Page 17: ...draining a significant amount of pool water and refilling the pool 5 Lights go up down quickly Short Circuit in cell cable Check that cell wires are properly fastened and there is no visible reason to...

Page 18: ...icient or no water flow to Cell Cut wires or insufficient wire connections Check the connection to ensure proper wire contact Too much salt has been added causing the red light above the power meter t...

Page 19: ...ice year Clean Cell as instructed in the Maintenance section 12 Scale build up inside Cell Chemical imbalance Balance chemicals Focus mostly on the Saturation Index in the section titled Understanding...

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