14
CSS 12
Section 4
Operation
Chlorine Output Dial
Chlorine Output Dial
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4.1
System Operation
The recommended run time to generate adequate amounts of chlorine is 12 hours per day. 8 hours continuously during the day; 4 more hours at night.
Increased run times are recommended for highly loaded pools. The system will generate chlorine and ozone ONLY when the pool pump is running.
After break point chlorination and as chlorine levels off at 1 ppm, run system for 48 hours or until the chlorine level stabilizes at 1 ppm. Since your CSS
system also generates ozone, (the primary sanitizer/oxidizer), 0.5 free chlorine is all that is necessary when running the unit for 12 hours per day.
The CSS System is designed to produce a low level of chlorine that ensures the pool has adequate disinfection. This quantity of chlorine can be
as much as 90 percent less than what is required in a chlorine-only pool with no ozonator.
Normal test kits measure chlorine residual (combined chlorine, which is chlorine combined with bather load). Since ozone will normally keep bather
load at very low levels, combined chlorines will be at very low levels, making detection difficult. For water testing, DPD liquid test kits work the best, as
opposed to test strips. To get an accurate chlorine reading, a water sample should be taken to your pool/spa dealer for testing (test strips will not be
accurate enough for this). Water should be tested every week to maintain maximum water quality and enjoyment.
Salt chlorine generators may naturally increase the pH of the spa. Monitor pH regularly and adjust if it is not between 7.2 and 7.6.
NOTE:
The pH value is a very important factor for ensuring maximum chlorine readings. As pH increases above 8.0, chlorine readings will decrease
rapidly. pH MUST be kept between 7.2 and 7.6. Test weekly!
Water with high calcium levels will result in scaling of the Chlorine Generator Cell plates (high pH will worsen the effect of high calcium).
Break-point chlorination is required periodically (normally about every 30-60 days) using dichloride. DO NOT use non-chlorine shock or calcium hypo-chloride.
Lightly shocking the pool is not necessary, and not recommended.
Salt level should be checked weekly, using an electronic meter, by taking a water sample to your pool/spa dealer and maintained between 2,500 ppm
and 3,000 ppm.. Salt should be pre-dissolved prior to adding to the pool and system should be turned off. Brush pool thoroughly before restarting system.
If salt level is higher then 3,300 ppm, drain pool a few inches and replenish with fresh water until proper level is reached.
Brush pool thoroughly at least once a week.
Chlorine Generator Cell should be checked periodically for blockages or obstructions and cleaned as necessary.
4.2
Chlorine Adjustment
Adjust chlorine output dial as needed to maintain chlorine level between
0.5 ppm and 1.5 ppm. Higher bather load and/or elevated ambient temperature
may require chlorine output to be increased.
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