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Section 3. Installation Instructions
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
This product must be serviced by a professional pool/spa service technician as described on the
front cover of this manual. The procedures in this manual must be followed exactly. Failure to follow warning notices and
instructions may result in property damage, serious injury, or death. Improper installation and/or operation will void the
warranty.
EQUIPMENT UNDER PRESSURE:
Always turn pump off prior to installing or servicing the Zodiac AquaPure Ei
Series APURE35PLGC chlorine generating device. Your pump/filter system is operated under pressure and the pressure
must be released before you begin work. Please see your pump/filter owner’s manual for further instructions.
Before you begin your installation, please check that you have the right tools and a suitable location to install the power
pack and cell. Please ensure that you have read and understood the Important Safety Instructions section.
3.1 Materials and Tools
Installation Materials Furnished
Tools Needed for Installation
• Pipe Spacer - for 40 mm (1½ in.) pipe
• Bonding
Wire
• Hole
Saw
• Screw Set (includes wall plugs)
• Installation and Operation Manual
• Cordless Drill (or Power Drill)
• 6 mm (15/64 in.) Hammer Drill Bit (only necessary to drill
into brick or concrete)
• Pencil or Marking Pen
• Phillips Head Screwdriver or Phillips Head Drill Bit
3.2 Installation Requirements
WARNING
The Zodiac AquaPure Ei Series APURE35PLGC chlorine generating device must be installed horizontally with the cell
above the pipe to avoid buildup of flammable gases which can result in FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
It is required that the water flow pod is installed in the same piping as the electrolytic cell, without any valves or diverters
between them (see Figure 3). The flow pod must be mounted as shown in Figure 3.
The installation requirements for the Zodiac AquaPure Ei Series APURE35PLGC chlorine generating device are as
follows:
• The power pack must be installed at least 1.5 m (5 ft.) vertically off the ground.
• The power pack must be be installed at least 3 m (10 ft.) from the inside wall of your swimming pool or built-in spa.
• The cell must be installed on a 0.8 m (2 ½ ft.) horizontal length of pipe after the heaters, pumps, and filters, as the last
piece of equipment in the plumbing system (see Figure 3).
• The cell and pod must be installed no more than 4.6 m (15 ft.) from the power pack (see Figure 3).
• The power pack must be installed no more than 1 m (3 ft.) from an electrical outlet.
• The pod must be installed upstream from the cell. It is recommended that the pod and cell be installed
0.25 m (10 in.) apart.
