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It is recommended to install the control unit at a height of at least 1m60 above the
ground and out of the reach of children.
Be careful not to obstruct the back plate. Leave a 20cm space on sides and a 50cm
space above and below the unit to ensure a proper and necessary ventilation.
In hot season, the aluminium base can reach temperatures of 60°C. Remove any
material that may be damaged by the heat released by the base.
4. INSTALLATION
4.2 Adding Salt
IMPORTANT:
Before adding salt, ALWAYS perform an independent water test to
measure pre-existing salt levels.
Use only evaporated, granulated, non-iodized salt (Sodium Chloride). The purer the
salt (at least 99%), the better the life and performance of the Electrolytic Cell.
DO NOT
add chemicals or salt directly to the skimmer. This may damage the cell. If the
Electrolytic Cell has already been installed, it should not be turned on before adding
salt. For pools, it is best to empty the required salt into the shallow end of the pool and
run the filter and pump simultaneously in order to circulate the water and dissolve the
salt (the chlorinator is to remain off during this time period). Do not throw the salt bag
into the water as chemicals and inks on the bag can interfere with water balance. Salt
may take 24 - 48 hours to dissolve in summer, and longer in winter. Finer granules of
salt will dissolve faster than compressed pellets.
Water Softener salt (also known as Water Conditioning pellets) is an economical way
to buy large quantities of salt. However, only salt that is at least 99% pure NaCl can
be used. Pellets are compressed forms of evaporated salt that may take longer to
dissolve. Avoid using salt with anti- caking agents (Sodium Ferrocyanide, also known
as YPS or Yellow Prussiate of Soda) that could cause discoloration of fittings and
surface finishes in pool. Do not use Calcium Chloride as a source of salt. Do not use
Rock Salt; insoluble impurities mixed with the rock salt can shorten the life of the unit.
4.3
Salt Levels
The system can work within a broad salinity range, from a minimum of 3000 ppm (parts
per million), up to 4000 ppm. However, the ideal level for operation is about 3500 ppm.
To achieve this level of salinity, add approximately 30 lbs of salt for every 1000 gallons
of water (or 3.6 Kilograms of salt for every 1000 Liters). If you are unsure of the number
of gallons in your pool, double-check with the following equations.
TIP
: When adding large quantities of salt, start with an independent test of the existing
salinity level and add in portions, retesting at each stage.
