Congratulations on the purchase of your new Clearwater Chlorinator. Please take a few moments to
read through the entire manual before installing or using your new unit. Your chlorinator must be installed
and operated as specified.
How the Clearwater Chlorinator Works
Common salt (sodium chloride) is made up of two elements, sodium and chloride. When the Clearwater
LM3 is installed, a measured quantity of salt is dissolved in the pool water to create a mild saline solution.
As part of the daily filtration cycle, pool water is passed through the Clearwater electrolysis cell to
produce chlorine which is dissolved instantly into the water. The Clearwater LM3 also produces ozone in
the cell as a by-product.
The chlorine instantly starts to destroy bacteria, viruses and algae, and in doing so reverts to dissolved
salt. This cycle continues with more new chlorine being produced from the salt water in the electrolysis
cell, sanitizing the pool and changing once more back to dissolved salt.
Everyday, when the LM3 and filtration system are switched on, dust and debris are trapped by the filter
and the Clearwater sanitizes the water to make it safe and sparkling clean.
Important: To ensure the LM3 works at maximum efficiency, regularly check and maintain the
chemistry of your pool.
Water Chemistry Requirements
LM3 Product Specifications
The Clearwater LM3 Series chlorinator should be installed on residential pools only. Zodiac Pool Care,
Inc. does not recommend installing a salt water chlorinator on a pool using a stainless steel filter.
Salt level in the Clearwater pool should never exceed 13,000 ppm. Salt levels above 6,000 ppm may void
other equipment warranties and damage other components or metal items of your pool equipment.
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Salt Concentration
4,000 ppm
pH
7.2 to 7.6
Chlorine Stabilizer
(Cyanuric Acid)
40 to 100 ppm
depending on regional climate
Total Alkalinity
80 to 120 ppm
Total Calcium Hardness
200 to 400 ppm
Free Chlorine
1 to 3 ppm
Salt Level Requirement:
4000 ppm
Max Salt Level:
13,000 ppm
Max Chlorine Output/Hour
(Gas Chlorine Equivalent)
LM3-15:
15 grams/hour
LM3-24:
24 grams/hour
LM3-40:
40 grams/hour
Power Requirements:
220 volt, 3 Amp draw
Plumbing:
1 1/2" or 2" Sch 40 PVC
Min Flow Rate:
20 gallons/minute
Max Operating Pressure:
40 psi
Max Water Temp Through Cell:
104° F
Dimensions:
Cell
15 1/2" x 5 3/4" x 6 1/2"
Power Pack
7 5/8" x 14 3/4" x 4 7/8"
