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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

The ACF-18 is designed for the application of VANTAGE® Calcium Hypochlorite
Tablets, bearing the EPA Reg. No 69681-14, for the sanitation of swimming pools.
Never use any other type of chlorinating or brominating chemical in the ACF-18.
The use of other chemicals may lead to explosion, fire or the creation of hazardous
gases, possibly leading to personal or bodily injury.  The applicability of any limit-
ed warranty either expressed or implied is limited to the use of Vantage Calcium
Hypochlorite Tablets in the ACF-18 Feeder.    

The ACF-18 is designed for use in pools up to 50,000 gallons.  It is recommended that the ACF-18
be installed in conjunction with an electronic controller.  During operation, frequently check the free
chlorine residual in the water with a DPD or other approved test kit and maintain 1.0 to 5.0 ppm by
adjusting the output of the feeder accordingly.

This feeder should be installed in a secured maintenance room or other suitable location to prevent
general public access to the feeder and associated chemicals.

All electrical connections should be made in accordance with the National Electric Code and all
applicable local regulations. Select a chlorinator location that has easy access for maintenance and
refilling.  This chlorinator must be installed in an area protected from direct sunlight and rain.  

It is strongly recommended that a booster pump and venturi be installed to supply the feeder with
water and inject the chlorine solution into the return line piping.  

This feeder should be installed on a flat, level surface capable of supporting its weight when full.

This feeder is designed to operate at an inlet pressure of 10 – 45 psi.  The flow rate will be con-
trolled in the range of 1.0 to 1.5 gpm. 

CONNECTING THE ACF-18

RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION METHODS

SIDESTREAM WITH BOOSTER PUMP AND VENTURI

(see Figure 2)

The preferred installation method utilizes a sidestream, configured with a booster pump and a ven-
turi, to provide a source of supply water to the feeder as well as a mechanism for delivering the
resulting chlorine solution to the swimming pool.  This installation is illustrated in figure (2).  The side-
steam is created using filtered and unheated pool water and returns chlorinated water downstream
from the heater.  The use of heated pool water to supply the feeder may cause inconsistent feed
rates and premature scaling.

The supply water line for the feeder is created by connecting the feeder supply inlet to a location on
the booster pump/venturi sidestream prior to the venturi using the 5/8” tubing and the ½” npt x 5/8”
tubing adapters.  A control valve (not supplied) must be installed to set the flow of incoming water to
1.5 gpm using the supplied flow meter.  The in-line strainer must be installed in the supply water line
to prevent particulates from potentially clogging the feeder or venturi.  The flow meter should should
be installed downstream of the in-line strainer.  The recommended supply water pressure is 30psi.
An operating pressure from 10 to 45 psi is required for proper feeder operation.

Connect the feeder outlet to the venturi using the 5/8” tubing and the ½” npt x 5/8” tubing connec-
tors.  The feeder outlet is the ½” npt gray fitting on the end of the solution tank and is identified in fig-
ure 2.  Install the feeder in a location that minimizes the distance from the feeder outlet to the ven-
turi.   If one of the tubing run lengths (supply water or outlet water) must be longer than the other, the
supply line should be the greater distance.

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Summary of Contents for ACF-18

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Manual ACF 18 Automatic Chlorinating Feeder...

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Page 3: ...ter P2002202 In Line Strainer P2002203 25 of 5 8 OD Tubing P2002225 Feeder Discharge Assembly discharge valve body discharge fitting and locking bolt P601204 Chlorine Feed Assembly sieve plate legs an...

Page 4: ...er Discharge Assembly 3 Discharge Fitting 4 Float Valve Body 5 Float Assembly 6 Chemical Feed Solenoid Valve 7 Supply Manifold 8 Inlet Water Solenoid Valve 9 Rinse Nozzle 10 Level Switch Assembly 11 C...

Page 5: ...n inlet pressure of 10 45 psi The flow rate will be con trolled in the range of 1 0 to 1 5 gpm CONNECTING THE ACF 18 RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION METHODS SIDESTREAM WITH BOOSTER PUMP AND VENTURI see Figur...

Page 6: ...p but before the filter while the sidestream effluent is returned after the heater The sidestream flow and venturi must be selected to remove a minimum of 1 5 gpm from the feeder at all times When usi...

Page 7: ...ned directly into the surge pit or vacuum filter pit Erratic controller readings can occur if chlorine is injected into the system prior to the sample line Heater corrosion or scaling can occur if the...

Page 8: ...lves Pool Return Venturi w check valve Inlet Ball Valve Flow Meter Strainer 1 2 Feeder Inlet Flow Control Valve optional H EATER if present P OOL P UMP B OOSTER P UMP F ILTER denotes PVC piping denote...

Page 9: ...er Flow From Pool Isolation Valves Pool Return Venturi w check valve Inlet Ball Valve Flow Meter Strainer Flow Control Valve optional H EATER if present P OOL P UMP F ILTER denotes PVC piping denotes...

Page 10: ...ion tank using the bolt located on the float valve arm For detailed instructions on adjusting the float contact your Vantage Representative 6 Prior to filling feeder read First Aid Precautionary State...

Page 11: ...der parts with fresh water The float assembly and other parts can be damaged with rough handling Use caution when cleaning these parts 4 When all parts have been cleaned the interior of the tubing ven...

Page 12: ...alves to prevent water flow into the feeder Do not reopen valves for at least 2 hours following application of shock or superchlorinating product to prevent contamination of tablets WINTERIZATION OF F...

Page 13: ...eration Manual Should the warranted equipment prove defec tive in workmanship or material the consumer s sole remedy shall be replacement of defective parts as is herein above expressly provided and u...

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