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Polaris

AutoClear

SC (PAGSC20K) Salt Chlorinator - Installation and Operation

Manual

ENGLISH

Table of Contents

Section 1. Important Safety Instructions ........ 4

Section 2. System Description ........................ 7

2.1

Product Specifications

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2.2

Product Contents

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Section 3. Installation Instructions ................. 9

3.1

Materials and Tools

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3.2

Installation Requirements

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3.3

Install the Power Pack and Cell

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3.4

Bonding

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Section 4. Pool Water Preparation ................ 12

4.1

Determining Pool Size (Gallons)

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4.2

Determining Pool Size (Litres)

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4.3

Chemistry

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4.4

Optimum Pool Water Conditions

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4.5

Chlorine Testing

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4.6

Salt (NaCl Sodium Chloride)

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Section 5. Operating Instructions ................. 16

5.1

Setting the Clock

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5.2

"Summer" and "Winter" Modes

and Setting the "Timers"

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5.3

Chlorine Production Activated

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5.4

Maintenance

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Section 6. Maintenance Instructions ............ 17

6.1

Weekly

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6.2

Monthly

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6.3

Cleaning the Cell

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6.4

Winterizing

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Section 7. Troubleshooting ........................... 20

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Page 1: ...KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN REG NO 34542 PCPA WARNING operating Polaris PAGSC20K without water flow through the cell can cause a build up of flammable gases which can result in FIRE OR EXPLOSION WARNING Do not use this device with bromide products Zodiac Pool Systems LLC 2882 Whiptail Loop East 100 Carlsbad CA 92010 1 800 822 7933 www ZodiacPoolSystems com Zodiac Pool Systems Canada Inc 2 3365 M...

Page 2: ...by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI Disconnect the electric power before servicing CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not install within 3 metres 10 feet from the inside edge of the pool DO NOT MODIFY THIS EQUIPMENT FOR INDOOR OUTDOOR USE Warning Label On The Front WARNING Disconnect the electric power before servicing H0769500_REVA ...

Page 3: ...8VDC 8 A Required Salt Level 3250 ppm 4007539 EPA Est 100761 MYS 1 ELECTROLYTIC CELL FOR POLARIS AUTOCLEAR SC PAGSC20K ETL LISTED CONFORMS TO UL STD 1081 CERTIFIED TO CAN CSA C22 2 NO 218 1 CAN ICES 003 B NMB 003 B Zodiac Pool Systems LLC 2882 Whiptail Loop East 100 Carlsbad CA 92010 www polarispool com H0769600_REVA ...

Page 4: ...Above Ground Salt Chlorinator PAGSC20K Installation and Operation Manual English Français Español H0770400_REVA ...

Page 5: ...e which can cause a catastrophic product failure and or cause the multi port valve or cell housing to be blown off possibly causing death serious injury or property damage Improper installation and or operation can create unwanted electrical hazard which can cause serious injury property damage or death DO NOT MODIFY THIS EQUIPMENT Before installing this product read and follow all warning notices...

Page 6: ... Acid is Equivalent to 0 400 kg of Free Available Chlorine Per Day 3 000 parts per million of salt The maximum volume of water that can be treated with one unit of Polaris AutoClear SC PAGSC20K is 132 000 litres 35 000gallons 132 0 m3 For swimming pools a range of 1 3 ppm of free available chlorine must be maintained Controls bacteria and algae in swimming pool water Do not use this device with br...

Page 7: ...ck and Cell 10 3 4 Bonding 10 Section 4 Pool Water Preparation 12 4 1 Determining Pool Size Gallons 12 4 2 Determining Pool Size Litres 12 4 3 Chemistry 12 4 4 Optimum Pool Water Conditions 13 4 5 Chlorine Testing 13 4 6 Salt NaCl Sodium Chloride 14 Section 5 Operating Instructions 16 5 1 Setting the Clock 16 5 2 Summer and Winter Modes and Setting the Timers 16 5 3 Chlorine Production Activated 1...

Page 8: ...A 70 in the US the Canadian Electrical Code CEC or C22 1 in Canada and or any other local and national installation codes WARNING The power pack must be interlocked interconnected with the pool pump motor power source to ensure that the chlorinator only operates when the pool pump is operating The flow switch feature of the Polaris AutoClear SC PAGSC20K is intended to be used as a backup only and ...

Page 9: ...se harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant...

Page 10: ...cals commonly used to purify pool water e g acids chlorine salt stabilizers etc Zodiac Pool Systems LLC does not warrant or guarantee that the chlorinated water generated by the chlorine generating device will not damage or destroy certain types of plants decking coping and other materials in and around your pool Before selecting materials to be used in and around your pool please discuss all opti...

Page 11: ...10 in x 4 5 in x 13 in Electrolytic Cell L x W x H 16 5 cm x 14 cm x 30 5 cm 6 5 in x 5 5 in x 12 in Maximum water volume treated 132 000 L 35 000 gal Chlorine Output 0 400 kg 1 08 lbs per day Required Salt Level 3 250 ppm 3 0 gpl Input Voltage 120 V Weight Power Pack 3 2 kg 7 lbs Electrolytic Cell 0 9 kg 2 lbs Input Current 120 VAC 12A pump connected Input Current 120 VAC 2 5 A salt cell and flow...

Page 12: ...tallation and Operation Manual ENGLISH 2 2 Product Contents A B F D C G E Figure 2 Carton Contents ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY A Power Pack 1 B Cell 1 C Power Pack Bracket 1 D Winterizing Cap 1 E Screw Set includes wall plugs 2 F Locking Ring Tool 1 G Flow Switch 1 ...

Page 13: ... the cords Locate cords to minimize abuse from lawn mowers hedge trimmers and other equipment Before you begin your installation please check that you have the right tools and a suitable location to install the power pack and cell Please ensure that you have read and understood the Important Safety Instructions section 3 1 Materials and Tools Installation Materials Furnished Pipe spacer for 40 mm ...

Page 14: ...cal competent authorities in Canada A solid copper bonding conductor min 8 37 mm 8 AWG 13 3 mm 6 AWG in Canada shall be used for bonding the power pack to a permanent bonding connection that is acceptable to the AHJ or local competent authority A bonding conductor is included with this product Refer to your locally enforced codes for the acceptable bonding wire gauge Each piece of non related pool...

Page 15: ...lug the pod connector into the power pack see Figure 20 6 Attach one end of the bonding wire to the bonding lug located on the bottom of the chassis backplate on the power pack see Figures 21 and 22 7 Attach the second end to a common bonding point such as the pool pump or heater Make sure to refer to the pump or heater manual for the location of the bonding lug connection prior to making this con...

Page 16: ...Page 12 Polaris AutoClear SC PAGSC20K Salt Chlorinator Installation and Operation Manual ENGLISH the power pack on ...

Page 17: ...res by 0 85 litres capacity 4 3 Chemistry You Need to Know Chlorine Stabilizer cyanuric acid is needed to maintain proper levels of chlorine Most non stabilized chlorine is destroyed by the UV radiation from the sun within two 2 hours Chlorine stabilizer should be maintained between 10 50 ppm For indoor pools it is not necessary to add chlorine stabilizer to the swimming pool water Nitrates can ca...

Page 18: ...the water is tested by a pool professional and properly balanced before turning on the chlorinator system New plaster pools have a constant acid demand for six 6 months Test often and maintain a proper pH to avoid excess scaling of the cell Sequestering Agents can be used to compensate for source water which may have unusually high calcium hardness High calcium hardness can contribute to scale for...

Page 19: ...ool professional 4 Use the Table 1 to determine the amount of salt to add Be conservative when adding salt as it is easier to add more if needed than it is to dilute if there is too much salt 5 Broadcast salt into pool Do not add through skimmer main drain or surge tank Brush the salt around the pool to facilitate dissolving Circulate filter system for 24 hours to ensure even distribution 6 After ...

Page 20: ... 63 lbs 38 kg 83 lbs 47 kg 104 lbs 57 kg 125 lbs 66 kg 146 lbs 2750 9 kg 21 lbs 14 kg 31 lbs 19 kg 42 lbs 24 kg 52 lbs 28 kg 63 lbs 33 kg 73 lbs 3000 Optimum Optimum Optimum Optimum Optimum Optimum Table 2 Approximate Pounds and Kilograms of Stabilizer Needed to Obtain 50 ppm NOTE Minimum salt level is 3000 parts per million ppm Low salt concentration below 2 500 ppm will cause premature cell fail...

Page 21: ...on rate 10 20 30 up to 100 STANDBY Device operating status T Timer mode always active SMR Summer operating mode 80 chlorine production rate 14 25 time in 24 hr format Mode Selection SUMMER or WINTER Press 4 times to set the clock SMR starts to flash Use the and buttons to choose SMR or WIN mode then press the button to return to the home screen Programming the Timers According to the Modes The tim...

Page 22: ... technology it is still necessary to check the cell and if required clean off any build up that may occasionally occur Turn off the chlorinator and the filtration system close the isolation valves if applicable and disconnect the cell power cable Remove the cell and use a cell cleaning solution cover all the electrode cell plates Leave the cleaning solution to dissolve the scale deposit for about ...

Page 23: ...ard water or from pool water that is out of balance and in a scaling condition Following the installation of the chlorine generating device check the cell once a month for signs of scale If the cell has a tendency to scale it is recommended that every month 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 be...

Page 24: ...ing a FREEZE CONTROLLER on pump equipment and you choose to keep the chlorinator installed turn the CHLORINE PRODUCTION down to 20 otherwise chlorine production will exceed the recommended level of 1 3 ppm Figure 15 Invert the Cell 9 After the cell has been cleaned dispose of the solution by pouring it into the pool water or dispose of according to local regulations 10 Rinse the cell thoroughly wi...

Page 25: ... PAGSC20K Salt Chlorinator Installation and Operation Manual ENGLISH NOTE Ensure the locking ring is level when engaging the threading housing see Figure 35 Figure 16 Installing the Winterizing Caps Figure 17 Locking Ring Level x ...

Page 26: ...ing pump Presence of air or gas in the cell not filling with water By pass valves closed Check filter pump basket skimmers and clean them if necessary Ensure all valves are set for normal operation If using a variable speed pump ensure the speed setting is high enough for adequate flow through the cell If suction cleaner is connected to skimmer check cleaner for blockages or restriction of flow CH...

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Page 29: ...iac Pool Systems Canada Inc 2 3365 Mainway Burlington ON L7M 1A6 Canada 1 800 822 7933 polarispool ca 2021 Zodiac Pool Systems LLC All rights reserved Zodiac is a registered trademark of Zodiac International S A S U used under license All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners H0770400_REVA ETL LISTED CONFORMS TO UL STD 1081 Certified to CAN CSA C22 2 NO 218...

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