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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

II.

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

III.

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

IV.

Pre-installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

A. Dip Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

B. Acid/Base Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

C. Optional Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

A. Feeding Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

B. Site Assessment and Controller Installation . . . . . . . . .9

C. Sensor Bypass Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

D. Sensor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

E. Start-up Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

F. pH Level Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

G. Sanitizer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

VI. Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

VII. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

A. Starting the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

B. Automatic Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

C. Feed Light Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

C. Out-of-range Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

D. Manual Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

E. Winterizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

VIII. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

A. Cleaning the Sensor Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

B. Checking the ORP Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

C. Checking the pH Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

IX. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Guidelines for Using ORP for Water Maintenance . . . . . .20

XI. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

XII. Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Summary of Contents for Watermatic C-660

Page 1: ... Sensor Installation 10 E Start up Operation 10 F pH Level Settings 11 G Sanitizer Settings 12 VI Panel Features 14 VII Operation 15 A Starting the Controller 15 B Automatic Presets 15 C Feed Light Activation 15 C Out of range Alert 16 D Manual Feed 16 E Winterizing 16 VIII Maintenance 17 A Cleaning the Sensor Tips 17 B Checking the ORP Sensor 17 C Checking the pH Sensor 18 IX Troubleshooting 19 X...

Page 2: ...digital readouts see drawing below and main tained by a constant measurement of the ORP Oxidation Reduction Potential and pH balance of the water If the saniti zer level ORP falls below the desired set point for the sanitizer level the controller will activate the chemical feeder until the pre set point is reached The pH of the pool or spa is maintained in a similar manner Various safety features ...

Page 3: ... Temperature 40 120 F Sensors pH glass combination with 10 cable ORP platinum combination with 10 cable Selectable features Desired ORP pH settings pH calibration ORP and pH timed or continuous feed Safety interlock between pH and ORP Safety lockouts for low or high out of range pH or ORP levels Visual alert and optional audible alert for self correcting and non correcting conditions Note When aut...

Page 4: ...he dip switches which are located on the back of the module see the drawing below pH Switches ORP Switches located behind located behind the pH display the ORP display 1 OFF ON 2 OFF ON 3 OFF OFF 4 OFF OFF 5 OFF OFF 6 OFF OFF 7 OFF OFF 8 ON OFF 9 ON ON 10 ON ON For most controller applications the continuous feed mode is appropriate However if you are using the controller in one of the following s...

Page 5: ...f the sanitizer only if the pH reading is within the controller range above 7 0 or below 8 2 Since the ORP reading is dependent on the pH i e as the pH rises the ORP lowers this setting avoids oversanitizing as a result of a high pH level If the pH is out of range the sanitizer will not feed and the pH alert light will illuminate 2 No ORP and pH Simultaneous Feeding pH Switch 2 The Controller is p...

Page 6: ...ime feature described below If you are feeding base you can cancel the low pH alert by moving the pH switch 9 to the off position 4 Cancel Low ORP Shutoff ORP Switch 9 The controller is programmed to shut down when the ORP level drops below 100 mV for more than 10 minutes This prevents overfeeding if there is an ORP sensor failure If you would like to cancel this feature move the ORP switch 9 to t...

Page 7: ...7 Maximum pH Switches ORP Switches Feed Time 3 4 3 4 60 Minutes ON ON ON ON 120 Minutes OFF ON OFF ON 240 Minutes ON OFF ON OFF NO LIMIT OFF OFF OFF OFF This maximum feed time option is only available when in the continuous feed mode It is unlikely that feed times will exceed one hour with properly sized feeders ...

Page 8: ...O POOL CHEMICAL TANK HEATER pH SENSOR ORP SENSOR SENSOR BYPASS FILTER PUMP FROM POOL FLOW B A Liquid Feeder CONTROLLER 115 VAC 60 HZ GFCI RECEPTACLE 24V TRANSFORMER 24V SOLENOID VALVE CHECK VALVE EROSION FEEDER CHEMICAL TANK pH FEED PUMP HEATER TO POOL pH SENSOR ORP SENSOR SENSOR BYPASS FILTER PUMP FROM POOL FLOW A B Erosion Feeder ...

Page 9: ...t of the GFCI power source Once you determine the best site obtain all necessary mounting screws or anchors no mounting screws are provided with the controller Securely mount the controller on a wall or panel C Sensor Bypass Assembly Locate the sensor bypass assembly within eight feet of the con troller and mount it using the brackets provided The sensor bypass flowcell must be plumbed so the pres...

Page 10: ...e controller as shown on page 14 Slide the pH and ORP sensors inside the compres sion fittings on the bypass assembly so that the sensor tips are below the water line in the pipe Tighten the nuts of the fit tings until they are finger tight DO NOT USE A WRENCH Make sure the controller power switch is off Plug the power cords from the pH and ORP feeders into the controller Plug the power cord from ...

Page 11: ... F pH Level Settings 1 Prior to setting the desired pH level the pH sensor must be calibrated To do this the pH sensor must be in a known pH solution that is near 7 5 If the pH sensor is installed in a bypass or flow cell with a sample port test the water from the sample port If it is installed in a position where the direct water that the sensor is sitting in cannot be tested place the sensor in ...

Page 12: ... on pH is below 7 0 or above 8 2 If using timed feed the feed light will flash during feed cycle and be constant during the delay cycle Note To verify the acid base feed mode set the desired pH above the pH indicated on the digital display The feed light should come on if the controller is set for acid feed If the controller is set for base feed the feed light will come on when the desired pH is s...

Page 13: ...he knob is very sensitive an adjustment from 700 to 750 mV could increase the sanitizer level by sev eral parts per million ppm 3 The feed rate of the sanitizer feeder should be adjusted in the same manner as the pH feeder see 4 on page 11 4 The yellow ORP feed light will activate only when the controller is operating the ORP feed system In constant feed the feed light will flash while feeding If ...

Page 14: ...ter 6 ORP Set Button Holding in allows desired sanitizer level to be changed 7 Power On Off Switch Turns power on and off 8 ORP Flow Light Indicates there is sufficient flow pressure to operate 9 Power Cord 3 wire grounded power cord with plug 10 pH Digital Display Indicated pH level 11 pH Alert Light Indicates that pH is out of range 12 pH Feed Light Indicates the pH feeder is activated or in del...

Page 15: ...d off by the Watermatic pressure or flow switch the settings will remain at those set by the operator C Feed Light Activation 1 The ORP feed light 3 will flash to indicate when sanitizer is being dispensed The pH feed light 13 will flash to indi cate when pH is being dispensed 2 Do not adjust the set knobs when the sanitizer pH are feed ing feed light is flashing When the system is feeding the dig...

Page 16: ...Feed 1 The manual feed button can be used to manually dispense sanitizer pH To signify that the controller is feeding chemi cal the alert light will come on when the manual feed button is pushed 2 The manual feed button cannot be used while the feed light is on E Winterizing If the system is subject to extended shutdowns or is located in colder climates it is important to winterize the system 1 Tu...

Page 17: ...y and the time between sensor cleanings can be increased 3 To clean the sensor tip turn off the controller Loosen the compression fitting nut and gently remove the sensor from the bypass assembly Swirl the tip for five seconds in Muriatic acid or white vinegar and rinse it in water Do not touch wipe or brush the end of the sensor 4 For commercial pools and spas every third cleaning swirl the senso...

Page 18: ...ld be replaced C Checking the pH Sensor 1 The pH sensor should be checked every six months or any time the pH goes out of range 2 Place the sensor in a clean glass of tap water Add a small amount of acid to the glass The pH reading should drop to the lowest red light Then place the sensor in any solution with a pH above 7 5 The pH reading should move up 3 If the sensor does not respond as indicate...

Page 19: ...and adjust as necessary pH LEVEL Set knob set too low Adjust pH set knob TOO LOW pH calibrate knob Adjust pH calibrate knob improperly adjusted Chemical feed rate too high Lower feed rate Chemical feeder empty Refill chemical feeder if using base Controller malfunction Replace controller module Sensor failure Replace sensor pH LEVEL Sensor dirty Clean according to the mainte TOO HIGH nance instruc...

Page 20: ...l pool or spa water usually takes at least 1 2 ppm of chlorine to generate 650 mV ORP although the Total Dissolved Solids and pH can affect the activity of the chlorine and thus change the level of ORP Q Does an ORP of 650 mV stop algae A No Because algae is a living organism that adapts genetically to a constant level of sanitizer the periodic addition of an algi cide or shocking may be necessary...

Page 21: ...um hypochlorite or a dry chlorine powder calcium hypochlo rite however can cause the pH level to rise and the ORP to decrease The pH level must be in the ideal range to maintain the proper ORP level Q Can ORP be used with ozone A Even though ozone is an excellent oxidizer it has a very short lifetime Therefore a chlorine or bromine residual will still be needed in order to maintain the proper ORP ...

Page 22: ...ectrical components are warranted for a peri od of five years All other parts are warranted for a period of one year but in no event shall be in effect for more than two years from the date of manufacture of the unit as established by the serial number This limited warranty does not apply if the failure is caused or contributed to by any of the following power failure or reduction unusual atmosphe...

Page 23: ...WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WAR RANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL SUCH OTHER WAR RANTIES ARE DISCLAIMED EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY MAY BE IMPOSED BY STATE CON SUMER LAW ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY IMPOSED BY STATE CONSUMER LAW IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE 1 YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE IN NO ...

Page 24: ...hould always be located upstream from the introduction of the pH balance With a Watermatic G 1000 G 1000A or G 7500 feeder Once you have chosen the appropriate feed and delay cycle times from the following pages allow the system to run for a few days Then adjust the feed cycle longer if the water is undersan itized and adjust the feed cycle shorter if the water is oversani tized You can also short...

Page 25: ... Cycle in Seconds ON Feed Cycle in Minutes 9 ON Alert for low ORP 10 OFF Timed Feed ON Continuous Feed pH Switches Description located behind the pH display 1 ON No ORP feed if the pH is out of range OFF ORP feed regardless of the pH 2 ON No ORP feed while the pH is feeding OFF ORP and pH can feed simultaneously 3 Feed Cycle Setting 4 Feed Cycle Setting 5 Delay Cycle Setting 6 Delay Cycle Setting ...

Page 26: ...ettings ORP SWITCHES Feed Cycle Switch Switch Delay Cycle Switch Switch 3 4 5 6 12 Minutes OFF ON 5 Minutes OFF OFF pH SWITCHES Feed Cycle Switch Switch Delay Cycle Switch Switch 3 4 5 6 8 Minutes ON ON 5 Minutes OFF OFF Optional Settings ORP SWITCHES Pool Mode 7 OFF Spa Mode 7 ON Feed Cycle Switch Switch Feed Cycle Switch Switch 3 4 3 4 12 Minutes OFF ON 2 Minutes OFF ON 16 Minutes OFF OFF 4 Minu...

Page 27: ...r to circulate past the sensors This is espe cially important in spas or small bodies of water 1 Timed Feed Mode ORP Switch 10 is OFF 2 Feed Cycle in Seconds ORP Switch 8 is OFF 3 Spa Mode ORP Switch 7 is ON 4 Choose your desired feed and delay cycle times from the fol lowing options Recommended Settings ORP SWITCHES ONLY Feed Cycle Switch Switch Delay Cycle Switch Switch 3 4 5 6 9 6 Seconds ON ON...

Page 28: ...ng feed cycle followed by a delay that allows the sanitizer to circulate past the sensor This will ensure proper readings from the sen sor 1 Timed Feed Mode ORP Switch 10 is OFF 2 Feed Cycle in Minutes ORP Switch 8 is ON 3 Pool Mode ORP Switch 7 is OFF Spa Mode ORP Switch 7 is ON 4 Choose your desired feed and delay cycle times from the fol lowing options Recommended Settings ORP SWITCHES ONLY Fee...

Page 29: ...H Switch 7 is OFF 3 Pool Mode ORP Switch 7 is OFF Spa Mode ORP Switch 7 is ON 4 Choose your desired feed and delay cycle times from the fol lowing options Recommended Settings ORP SWITCHES Feed Cycle Switch Switch Delay Cycle Switch Switch 3 4 5 6 4 8 Seconds ON OFF 10 Minutes ON OFF pH SWITCHES Feed Cycle Switch Switch Delay Cycle Switch Switch 3 4 5 6 4 8 Seconds OFF ON 10 Minutes ON OFF Optiona...

Page 30: ...FF 5 Minutes OFF OFF 20 Minutes OFF OFF 10 Minutes OFF ON 30 Minutes OFF ON 15 Minutes ON ON pH SWITCHES Feed Cycle Switch Switch 3 4 6 Seconds OFF OFF 2 4 Seconds ON OFF 4 8 Seconds OFF ON 9 6 Seconds ON ON Delay Cycle Switch Switch 5 6 2 Minutes OFF ON 5 Minutes OFF OFF 10 Minutes ON OFF 30 Minutes ON ON 30 ...

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