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INITIAL PREPERATION

Ensure minimum salt level 4000ppm. If the pool is new to saltwater acquire ideal salt level of 

5000ppm by adding 50kg per 10,000 litres (a standard 50,000 litre pool would require 250 kg salt) 

at start up. 

If salt level needs to be risen, after adding required salt super chlorinate pool with liquid chlorine 

or sodium dichlor (raise chlorine level to 3-4ppm). Turn the chlorinator cell to “off” and turn pump 

switch to “man” to start filtration system for a minimum period of 24 hours. 
After the 24 hour period, or if the salt is at the required level turn the cell switch to “on” and the 

pump switch to “manual” or  “auto”.

RECOMMENDED LEVELS TO ENSURE OPTIMAL OPERATION

Pool chemistry should be tested at least once a week during summer months.

Salt Level

4000ppm - 6000ppm by weight with 5000ppm being ideal (never below 4000ppm). All Saltmate 

models are over-salt protected and can run with levels higher than 6000ppm (ie: sea water)

Free Chlorine

1.5ppm - 3.0ppm depending on the time of day, and period of time since the chlorinator has 

been running. Adjust by altering the chlorine output level or the operating hours. If levels have 

become too low manual super chlorination may be required.

pH and Total Alkalinity

A pH of 7.2 to 7.6 and a total alkalinity of 80ppm - 120ppm unless advised otherwise by your 

pool professional. Fibreglass pool suppliers usually recommend a pH of 6.9 to 7.2. To lower the 

pH and total alkalinity add hydrochloric acid, to raise the pH and total alkalinity add sodium 

bicarbonate. These levels may not be achievable with some water supplies.

Stabiliser

40-80ppm, pool stabiliser, also called cyanuric acid helps the chlorine produced to last longer. 

Without it in your water your chlorinator will need to run longer than it otherwise would.

Hardness

100 to 250 ppm. Levels higher than the recommended level will result in a less efficient cell in 

regards to its chlorine production, a more frequent need for cleaning, and a chance the cell will 

fail prematurely. To minimise chances of high hardness levels minimise or avoid the use of 

chemicals containing calcium, especially, “Calcium Hardness” and calcium-based granular 

chlorine.

Chemical Maintenance

Summary of Contents for RP20

Page 1: ...Operating Manual Auto Clean Standard and Pool Light Models...

Page 2: ...r please take the time to read through this operating manual Your Saltmate is backed with comprehensive warranty as detailed on page 10 retain this manual in a safe place along with your proof of purc...

Page 3: ...h ON OFF Chlorine output salt indicator Cell lead junction box CONNECT CORRESPONDING COLOURS Chlorine output control 240v power socket FOR FILTER PUMP ONLY Pump switch AUTO OFF MANUAL 24hr Time Clock...

Page 4: ...at the base of the power pack The Electrolytic Cell Your Saltmate cell must be plumbed last in the pool pipework after all other pool equipment just before the return to the pool ensuring the cell ca...

Page 5: ...f day and period of time since the chlorinator has been running Adjust by altering the chlorine output level or the operating hours If levels have become too low manual super chlorination may be requi...

Page 6: ...g time varies throughout the year Long periods of hot weather require longer chlorinator operation time because the higher water temperature and increased sunlight break the chlorine produced by your...

Page 7: ...s resolved If this situation occurs the chlorine output indicator will drop to zero while RP models also have a no flow indicator light which will light up if proper water flow is not detected and tur...

Page 8: ...e will have visible deposits of calcium and other matter built up RP models under normal conditions automatically reverse their polarity to clean deposits off the cell though other factors like high c...

Page 9: ...ppm Super chlorination may be required if free chlorine level has become too low THE CHLORINE INDICATOR DOES NOT READ UP WHEN THE CELL IS ON AND THE PUMP IS RUNNING Is the filter clean Backwash or cl...

Page 10: ...for salt level Your nearest pool shop should be able to do this test for you Ideal range for your Saltmate is 5000 ppm 6000 ppm Never below 4000 ppm 4 Have you cleaned your cell as per the manufacture...

Page 11: ...t be serviced by any other person other than the person authorised by Saltmate 8 The cell must never be cleaned other than with a recommended cell cleaner Never use concentrated acid 9 Running the chl...

Page 12: ...Manufactured by ABN 77 115 408 010 HEAD OFFICE Lakeside Industrial Village 3 Mount Erin Rd Campbelltown NSW 2560 Australia T 02 4625 3107 F 02 4627 3194 E support saltmate com au W www saltmate com au...

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