Aligator Owners Operator Manual
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PART TWO
ELECTRODE CHAMBER
The chamber must be fitted between the pump and the filter. The flow switch is
activated by the flow of water pushing it upwards; this indicates to the control unit that
the pump is operating. Once the flow ceases the flow switch falls by gravity back
between the electrodes. It is therefore of utmost importance that the chamber is fitted to
allow this action to take place.
Access to the chamber is by unscrewing the top flange and gradually easing out the top
transparent lid with a screw driver. A rubber “O” ring situated around the base of the lid
creates the seal. Once the lid is removed the electrodes can be replaced by releasing the 10mm
stainless steel bolts securing them through the lid. Make sure on replacing the electrodes, the
rubber seal is placed against the lid underface followed by the stainless steel threaded nut then
the electrode. Electrodes can be cleaned by simply removing the lid and wiping the electrodes
with a cloth. On replacing the lid, make sure the location lugs are in line before pushing the
lid into the chamber.
Electrodes
Electrodes are a composition of a number of metals. Under good pool management i.e.
keeping the balance of the water within range, the electrodes will last up to 12 months. The
correct wear pattern should be progressive reduction in the diameter until the electrode is
slightly more than the width of a pencil. At this point they should be replaced.
Replace the electrodes only with genuine Aligator Electrode Kits.
If other types are used the result will be a reduction in sanitation and possible staining of the
pool walls.
