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Waterco Hydrochlor
MK3
GAS TRAP: The cell must be positioned in such a way as to provide a gas trap. The
bottom of the cell must be above the top surface of the pipe from the previous
piece of equipment, as per the below diagram.
PLUMBING DIAGRAM
Installing the Control Unit
Choose a location for the Control Unit close enough to the Cell/Housing and filtration
pump so that both may be connected/disconnected easily. The Control Unit should not
be mounted in areas where chemicals are stored (e.g. acid and chlorine). Also ensure
the Control Unit can be connected to the mains power outlet of the pool area. Note that
this outlet must meet the current applicable local standards at the time of installation.
The PUMP socket outlet in the base of the Control Unit is dedicated to the filtration
pump only. Do not use a double adaptor to connect another pump as this will overload
the system and void warranty.
NOTE:
For installations running on off-peak electricity supply, like Queensland Tariff 33,
it is required to connect the Control Unit to power supply for a period of at least of 170
hours to fully charge the backup super capacitor of the Time Switch.
Electrolytic Salt Cell
Waterco’s salt cell consists of a series of titanium electrodes
with opposite charges. Waterco’s clear salt cell housing allows
visual inspection of the salt cell plates and enables monitoring of
chlorine production.
The cell housing is constructed using clear U.V. stabilized acrylic. Both
anode and cathode of the self-clean chlorinator are made from uniquely
coated titanium plates for extra durability.
Self-Cleaning
Waterco’s Self Clean Salt Cell has the added ability to reverse the polarity of the voltage to clean
calcium build up off its electrodes.
The Hydrochlor Control Unit power up the salt cell (anode and cathode) and hold an electrical
potential difference between them for a designated period of time. This difference is reversed
after that period of time has expired and then the anode becomes the cathode and the cathode
becomes the anode.
The reversing of polarity or electrical potential difference will then start to remove any calcium
build-up, which may have been deposited onto the cathode.
This continuous reversing of polarity will keep the cell clean from calcium deposits during its
operation, providing the chemical balance and flow of the pool water thru the cell is maintained
within normal parameters.
It is recommended that you obtain regular water chemistry tests from your local pool professional
to ensure your water balance is within range.
Battery Backup
The Time Switch comes with a a super capacitor incorporated to save your settings in the event
of a power failure. The super capacitor requires 70 hours of continuous power supply to achieving
a full charge.
The time switch specifications are the following:
Super Capacitor Charge Time: 70 hours.
Super Capacitor Power Reserve: 150 hours.
INSTALLATION
These guidelines should be followed to install the Hydrochlor
MK3
:
a. Ensure that the electrolytic cell is the last piece of equipment installed on the filtration system
– this is so the chlorine produced will not damage other equipments such as heaters.
b. The electrolytic cell may be installed above or below water level. If it is below water level,
please ensure that an isolation valve is installed so the unit can be serviced without losing
water from the pool.
c. The cell may be mounted on different angles so long as a gas trap is provided.
GAS TRAP
40/50mm glued
connections
Sell Clean Requires
Minimum Maintenance
Heat Pump
Water Out
Water By-pass
PUMP
Filter
Water In
From Spa
From Pool
3 Way Valve
To Spa
SPA
POOL
SPA
POOL
Vertical Trap
Check
Valve
HYDROCHLOR
MK3
ELECTROLYTIC CELL
Chlorinator or
Chlorine Generator
To Pool
