INST 473 ZODIAC EL24 Salt Chlorinator V10.18
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USER OPERATION
The user mode buttons enable you to select and to automatically or manually control the
chlorinator/pump. Functions are as follows:
(a)
POOL MODE:
Auto - Running
The chlorinator/pump will run according to how you have set the
timers
Manual -Running
The chlorinator/pump will run continuously.
Manual - Stopped The chlorinator/pump will stay off continuously.
Maximum efficiency will be achieved from you chlorinator at the following levels:
Water temperature 15 Degrees
– Salt level required is 6000 ppm
Water Temperature 25 Degrees
– Salt level required is 4,100 ppm
FAULT CODES
The User Display can indicate the following fault codes;
NO F
– No flow indication
LO S
– Low salt indication
Refer to troubleshooting table at the end of this manual for actions to correct these errors.
SETTING THE RIGHT CHLORINE OUTPUT AND FILTRATION TIME
Your EL-24 Chlorinator must be run every day to ensure that your pool is correctly sanitised. As the
sun dissipates chlorine, running times are higher in the summer compared to the winter. Zodiac
recommend that you initially run you chlorinator at maximum output for the first few days, then
adjust as required.
Summer
You should set your Chlorinator to operate for 8 to 10 hours per day. Ideally, run it for 4-5 hours in
the morning (say 8-12pm) and 4-5 hours in the evening (say 6.00-11pm).
In extremely hot weather it may be necessary to extend the running time if you find that the free
chlorine level is too low.
To prevent consumption of chlorine by sunlight, try adding Cyanuric Acid as recommended by your
local pool professional. Additional benefit will be gained by operating your chlorinator and pump
into the evening when the strong sunlight has abated.
Chlorine is most effective when the pH of your pool water is 7.4. The electro-chemical process of
the chlorinator, (change salt into chlorine) will automatically raise the pH of your pool water, so it is
very important to check your pH weekly and adjust as necessary.
Winter
You should set your Chlorinator to operate for 6 to 8 hours per day. Again, running it in the morning
and evening is preferable.
Checking Chlorine Level
Ideally, check your chlorine level after the morning operating period. The free chlorine residual level
should be somewhere between 1 and 3 parts per million. Increase or decrease the output of the
Chlorinator to get the right residual chlorine level. It may also be necessary to adjust the operating
period if you are running at minimum or maximum output.
