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Installation and Operation Manual 

Zodiac Aquapure Ei Series APURE35PLGC 

by Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc 

2620 Commerce Way 

Vista, California, 92081 USA 

In US: (800) 822-7933 • In Canada (888) 647-4004 

www.ZodiacPoolSystems.com

Swimming pool algicide/bactericide 

Chlorine Generating Device 

For Residential Pools 

DOMESTIC 

REGISTRATION NO. 30233 PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT  

Installation and Operation Manual 

READ THE LABEL AND OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE USING 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

 

Use Copper Conductors Only 

 

Disconnect Power before Opening Service Cover 

 

For Outdoor or Indoor Use 

 

Electrical Requirements:  120 VAC 50/60 Hz 3 WIRE, 1.3 AMP 

 

Maximum Output of Hypochlorous Acid is Equivalent to 420 g  

 

   of Free Available Chlorine Per Day 

 

4,000 parts per million of salt 

 

The maximum volume of water that can be treated with  

 

    one unit of  APURE35PLGC is 132,000 litres  

 

    (35,000 gallons) (132.0 m

3

). 

 

For swimming pools, a range of 1-3 ppm of free available  

 

    chlorine must be maintained. 

 

Controls bacteria and algae in swimming pool water. 

BUILDER/INSTALLER: Please leave this manual with the pool owner. 
POOL OWNER: Please save this manual.

 

WARNING 

FOR YOUR SAFETY - For anything other than the routine cleaning and maintenance described in this manual, this product 
must be serviced by a contractor who is licensed and qualified in pool equipment by the jurisdiction in which the product will 
be installed where such local requirements exists. In the event no such  local requirement exists, the installer or maintainer 
must be a professional with sufficient experience in pool equipment installation and maintenance so that all of the instructions 
in this manual can be followed exactly. Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions that 
accompany this product. Failure to follow warning notices and instructions may result in property damage, personal injury, or 
death. Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty. 
Improper installation and/or operation can create unwanted electrical hazard which can cause serious injury, property 
damage, or death.  
Operating AquaPure model APURE35PLGC without water flow through the cell can cause a buildup of flammable gases 
which can result in FIRE OR EXPLOSION. 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

 

2012-2869
2012-09-05 

Summary of Contents for 30233

Page 1: ...ease leave this manual with the pool owner POOL OWNER Please save this manual WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY For anything other than the routine cleaning and maintenance described in this manual this product must be serviced by a contractor who is licensed and qualified in pool equipment by the jurisdiction in which the product will be installed where such local requirements exists In the event no such l...

Page 2: ...the label It is an offence under the Pest Control Products Act to use this product in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label The user assumes the risk to persons or property that arises from any such use of this product ETL Listed Conforms To UL STD 1081 Certified to CAN CSA C22 NO 218 1 ...

Page 3: ...n AquaLink RS Control System or PDA Optional 16 3 7 1 Verify the Controller Type on the Power Pack is Set Correctly 16 3 7 2 Wiring to the AquaLink RS Control System or PDA 16 3 7 3 Testing the Connection 17 Section 4 Pool Water Preparation 18 4 1 Determining Pool Size Litres of Water in Your Pool 18 4 2 Determining Pool Size Gallons of Water in Your Pool 18 4 3 Chemistry You Need to Know 18 4 4 O...

Page 4: ...arts and Exploded Views 32 8 1 Parts List 32 8 2 Exploded Views 33 Figures Figure 1 Example of Installation 8 Figure 2 Carton Contents 9 Figure 3 Installation Requirements 10 Figure 4 Installation Requirements 11 Figure 5 Attaching the Power Pack 11 Figure 6 Disassemble the Cell and Pod 11 Figure 7 Marking Pipe for Drilling Feeder Holes 12 Figure 8 Drilling Feeder Holes 12 Figure 9 Pipe Spacer 12 ...

Page 5: ...B 17 Figure 26 Communication Wiring between Power Pack and AquaLink RS Control System or PDA Network 17 Figure 27 Control Panel on the Power Pack 23 Figure 28 Undo Locking Ring 26 Figure 29 Remove the Cell 26 Figure 30 Invert the Cell 26 Figure 31 Installing the Winterizing Caps 27 Figure 32 Locking Ring Level 27 Figure 33 Cell Exploded View 33 Figure 34 Pod Exploded View 33 Figure 35 Power Pack L...

Page 6: ...he risk of injury do not permit children to operate this device Do not use if supply cord is damaged A damaged supply cord should only be replaced by the manufacturer service agent or electrician When installing and using this electrical equipment always follow basic safety precautions Before performing installation disconnect all power Connect to a circuit that is protected by a ground fault circ...

Page 7: ...hot water may induce hyperthermia Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 37 C 98 6 F The symptoms of hyperthermia include dizziness fainting drowsiness lethargy and an increase in the internal temperature of the body The effects of hyperthermia include Unawareness of impending danger Failure to perceive hea...

Page 8: ...ate a spa or hot tub if the suction fittings are broken or missing Never replace a suction fitting with one rated less than the flow rate marked on the equipment assembly CAUTION This device is intended for use with permanent swimming pools and swimming pools with a built in spa It cannot be used in stand alone spas Do not use with storable pools A permanently installed pool is constructed in or o...

Page 9: ...ural stone especially when used outdoors be sealed to prevent weathering staining and premature degradation Consult with your stone or deck contractor for the proper sealer for the masonry products you have selected to use around your pool or spa For the optimal results sealers should be reapplied on a regular basis Reapply the protective sealer on a schedule per the manufacturer s instructions Us...

Page 10: ...33cm 10 in x 4 5 in x 13 in Electrolytic Cell L x W x H 16 5 cm x 14 cm x 30 5 cm 6 5 in x 5 5 in x 12 in Pod L x W x H 16 5 cm x 14 cm x 15 3 cm 6 5 in x 5 5 in x 6 in Input Voltage 120 V Input Current 120 VAC 1 3 A Input Freq 47 63 Hz Weight Power Pack 3 2 kg 7 lbs Electrolytic Cell 0 9 kg 2 lbs Pod 0 7 kg 1 5 lbs 2 2 Product Contents ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY A Power Pack 1 B Cell 1 C Power Pack Bra...

Page 11: ...r 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 EX...

Page 12: ...ew the power pack bracket into position on a wall surface where it will mount securely while ensuring it is no more than 4 6 m 15 ft from the cell see Figure 4 and 5 3 Position the power pack in place by aligning the bracket with the corresponding thru holes see Figure 5 4 Unscrew the locking ring from the cell and the pod in order to extract them from the lower clamp see Figure 6 5 Press the two ...

Page 13: ...ll is 348 L min 92 gpm If flow rate exceeds 348 L min 92 gpm the cell MUST be plumbed on bypass see Figure 22 A control valve must be installed to regulate the flow through the cell It can be installed on the inlet side of the cell or between the inlet and discharge side of the bypass piping The proper flow will be achieved by adjusting the handle of the valve until the red No Flow light has turne...

Page 14: ...JANDY L M to allow communication between the power pack and the AquaLink RS Control System The default controller type setting on the power pack is Jandy L M Follow the instructions below to verify the controller type is set correctly NOTE The controller type must be set correctly before making the wiring connection between the power pack and the AquaLink otherwise the power pack may be locked out...

Page 15: ...llation 3 7 3 Testing the Connection Once the power pack has been wired to the AquaLink RS Control System or PDA follow these steps to test the connection 1 Apply power to the power pack and the AquaLink RS Control System or PDA 2 Wait about 20 seconds If the connection was successful a Ŧ symbol will appear in the top right corner of the power pack display NOTE If the power pack does not connect t...

Page 16: ... to the swimming pool water Nitrates can cause extremely high chlorine demands and will deplete chlorine from your swimming pool In some cases nitrates may even lower your chlorine levels to zero Your local pool professional can test for nitrates Make sure nitrates are not present in your pool Metals some metals can cause loss of chlorine stain your pool Have your local pool professional check for...

Page 17: ...er is tested by a pool professional and properly balanced before turning on the chlorinator system New plaster pools have a constant acid demand for six 6 months Test often and maintain a proper pH to avoid excess scaling of the cell Sequestering Agents can be used to compensate for source water which may have unusually high calcium hardness High calcium hardness can contribute to scale formation ...

Page 18: ...ble method to test the salinity of the pool water Once the existing salinity has been established use Table 1 to determine the amount of salt to add to reach the desired level Be conservative when adding salt as it is easier to add more if needed than it is to dilute if there is too much salt 4 000 ppm of salt is recommended for optimum water conditions NOTE In cooler water conditions less than 18...

Page 19: ...IMPORTANT Turn the power pack off by pressing the ON Off button OFF will be displayed on the screen 3 Test the water for salinity level using test strips electronic meter or by your local pool professional 4 Use the Table 1 to determine the amount of salt to add Be conservative when adding salt as it is easier to add more if needed than it is to dilute if there is too much salt 5 Broadcast salt in...

Page 20: ... 292 lbs 166 kgs 365 lbs 199 kgs 438 lbs 232 kgs 511 lbs 2500 57 kgs 125 lbs 85 kgs 188 lbs 114 kgs 250 lbs 142 kgs 313 lbs 170 kgs 376 lbs 199 kgs 438 lbs 2750 47 kgs 104 lbs 71 kgs 156 lbs 95 kgs 209 lbs 118 kgs 261 lbs 142 kgs 313 lbs 166 kgs 365 lbs 3000 38 kgs 83 lbs 57 kgs 125 lbs 76 kgs 167 lbs 95 kgs 209 lbs 114 kgs 250lbs 132 kgs 292 lbs 3250 28 kgs 63 lbs 43 kgs 94 lbs 57 kgs 125 lbs 71 ...

Page 21: ...izer reading is between 10 50 ppm and will vary dependent on geographic climate Warm sunny climates will require a stabilizer reading at the higher end of the given range Consult your local pool professional for your optimum level Always add stabilizer according to manufacturer s instructions For indoor pools it is not necessary to add chlorine stabilizer to the swimming pool water ...

Page 22: ...AquaLink RS PDA Control System The Zodiac AquaPure Ei Series APURE35PLGC chlorine generating device can be connected to an AquaLink RS or PDA Control System see Section 3 5 and 3 6 For detailed instructions for the AquaLink RS or PDA Control System see the respective manuals 5 5 Polarity Reversal The Zodiac AquaPure Ei Series APURE35PLGC chlorine generating device is a reversable polarity cell whi...

Page 23: ...ion 4 3 4 Calcium Hardness Test pool water for calcium hardness level using test kit or by having a water sample tested by a pool professional Adjust as necessary to maintain a calcium hardness of 200 300 ppm see Section 4 3 6 2 Monthly 1 Check the cell It is recommended that every month the cell be removed and inspected for scale formation and or debris If cell needs to be cleaned see Section 6 3...

Page 24: ...cid solution A foaming action will begin which is caused by scale calcium carbonate being dissolved from the plates If rigorous foaming action does not begin the cell does not need to be cleaned STOP THE CLEANING PROCESS go to the step 10 Otherwise allow the cell to remain in the solution until the foaming has stopped approximately 5 10 minutes 10 After the cell has been cleaned dispose of the sol...

Page 25: ...king ring in proper alignment making sure the bump aligns with the top thread 9 Screw down the locking ring to the threaded clamp using the locking ring tool NOTE Ensure the locking ring is level when engaging the threading housing see Figure 32 Section 7 Troubleshooting WARNING Always turn pump off prior to attempting service or repair Your pump and filter system is operated under pressure and pr...

Page 26: ...nity level of 4 000 ppm 4 500 ppm High nitrate level Contact a pool professional Metals present in pool water Contact a pool professional New pool water Not shocked properly upon startup Super chlorinate the pool Clogged or dirty cell Remove cell for inspection and clean if necessary see Section 6 3 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Chlorine level too high Chlorine output percentage set too...

Page 27: ... is sized properly for required flow rate Flow switch connection loose Check that the flow switch is properly connected to the power pack Flow switch failure Replace the flow switch Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Salt light is on and the display says Check Salt or Low Temperature NOTE The Salt light will turn on when the salt level drops well below 3 000 ppm and it will remain on until t...

Page 28: ...se Corrective Action Output Fault appears on the screen Power supply Turn the power off to the power pack and consult your local pool care professional Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Salt level too high Too much salt has been added to pool Backwash or partially drain pool and dilute with fresh water until salinity returns to 4 000 ppm 4 500 ppm Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Sa...

Page 29: ...Corrective Action Eye and or skin irritation Improper water balance Balance the water to recommended levels in Section 4 4 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Scale formation on pool equipment NOTE To clean the deposit scale on the cell see Section 6 3 Incorrect pH causing minerals to come out of solution Adjust total alkalinity to 100 120 ppm Then adjust pH to within the range 7 4 7 6 see Se...

Page 30: ... Ei Pod R0511900 8 R Kit Pod Housing APURE Ei Pod R0512000 Power Pack 9 R Kit Power Supply 120 240V Plug In Version R0511100 Miscellaneous 10 R Kit Locking Ring Tool R0512600 11 R Kit Winterizing Kit R0512700 Replacement o ring supplied in this kit 8 2 Exploded Views Zodiac Pool Systems Inc 2620 Commerce Way Vista CA 92081 1 800 822 7933 www ZodiacPoolSystems com ZODIAC is a registered trademark o...

Page 31: ...e treated with one unit of model Zodiac AquaPure Ei Series APURE35PLGC is 132 000 litres 132 m3 For swimming pools a range of 1 3 ppm of free available chlorine must be maintained Maximum output of hypochlorous acid equivalent to 420g of free available chlorine per day Controls bacteria and algae in swimming pool water NOTICE TO USER This pest control product is to be used only in accordance with ...

Page 32: ...AquaPure Ei Series APURE35PLGC REGISTRATION NUMBERS 30233 PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT This cell must be only used on this model of chlorine generating device Read the label Installation and Operating Manual of the chlorine generating device Zodiac AquaPure Ei Series APURE35PLGC before using ...

Page 33: ...formation This service and this information do not replace the official hard copy label The PMRA does not provide any guarantee or assurance that the information obtained through this service is accurate current or correct and is therefore not liable for any loss resulting directly or indirectly from reliance upon this service ...

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