ChlorMaker
ChlorMaker Manual
Manual
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ChlorMaker Operation (cont.)
ChlorMaker Operation (cont.)
Selecting the Right Power Level
Selecting the Right Power Level
Selecting the right power level may require some testing, since every spa is different, and there are a
Selecting the right power level may require some testing, since every spa is different, and there are a
variety of factors that can affect what level would be best for you and your spa. Here are some
variety of factors that can affect what level would be best for you and your spa. Here are some
examples:
examples:
• • Frequency of spa use
Frequency of spa use
• • Number of people
Number of people
• • Spa temperature
Spa temperature
• • Phosphate levels
Phosphate levels
• • Time of last drain and refill
Time of last drain and refill
• • Presence of an ozone generator
Presence of an ozone generator
After this period of initial testing, your ChlorMaker will automatically keep your spa chlorinated. To
After this period of initial testing, your ChlorMaker will automatically keep your spa chlorinated. To
determine which level to test first, see the chart below for the estimated power level for your spa size.
determine which level to test first, see the chart below for the estimated power level for your spa size.
This is only a starting point, and the final level may be very different, per the factors listed above.
This is only a starting point, and the final level may be very different, per the factors listed above.
Here is how you can test which level is right for your spa:
Here is how you can test which level is right for your spa:
• • Day 1: Set the power level according to the table below and the size of your spa.
Day 1: Set the power level according to the table below and the size of your spa.
• • Day 2: Measure the chlorine level at the end of a chlorine generation cycle. If it is higher than you
Day 2: Measure the chlorine level at the end of a chlorine generation cycle. If it is higher than you
want, lower the power level by 1. If it is lower than you want, raise the power level by 1.
want, lower the power level by 1. If it is lower than you want, raise the power level by 1.
• • Day 3: Repeat the Day 2 step until the chlorine remains constant at the desired level for a couple
Day 3: Repeat the Day 2 step until the chlorine remains constant at the desired level for a couple
of days.
of days.
Note:
Note:
If the chlorine level is 0 PPM (parts per million), even 24 hours after installation, the initial chlorine
If the chlorine level is 0 PPM (parts per million), even 24 hours after installation, the initial chlorine
demand on the spa may be above what ChlorMaker can produce in order to break away from zero. In
demand on the spa may be above what ChlorMaker can produce in order to break away from zero. In
this case, manually add chlorine or shock (according to the product label) to assist in the initial setup.
this case, manually add chlorine or shock (according to the product label) to assist in the initial setup.
You also may need to add more salt, particularly if you are using a mineral-enhanced salt like Dead Sea
You also may need to add more salt, particularly if you are using a mineral-enhanced salt like Dead Sea
Salt, since only the sodium chloride (NaCl) in the water will produce chlorine. We recommend only
Salt, since only the sodium chloride (NaCl) in the water will produce chlorine. We recommend only
adding a little at a time since it may take a while for it to dissolve and to change the salt indicator lights,
adding a little at a time since it may take a while for it to dissolve and to change the salt indicator lights,
and going over can cause the ChlorMaker to shut down to protect the power supply.
and going over can cause the ChlorMaker to shut down to protect the power supply.
Warning:
Warning:
If spa usage drops (vacation, winter, etc.), it is important to lower the power level: your
If spa usage drops (vacation, winter, etc.), it is important to lower the power level: your
ChlorMaker will continue producing, regardless of how much chlorine is used up, which can cause
ChlorMaker will continue producing, regardless of how much chlorine is used up, which can cause
over-chlorination and damage to your spa’s components if left unchecked. Your ChlorMaker does have
over-chlorination and damage to your spa’s components if left unchecked. Your ChlorMaker does have
a vacation mode for if no buttons are pressed for over a week, but we still recommend preemptively
a vacation mode for if no buttons are pressed for over a week, but we still recommend preemptively
lowering the power level for that extra layer of protection for your spa.
lowering the power level for that extra layer of protection for your spa.
Inversely, if spa usage increases (return from vacation, spring, etc.) make sure to raise the power level
Inversely, if spa usage increases (return from vacation, spring, etc.) make sure to raise the power level
again to keep your spa fully chlorinated.
again to keep your spa fully chlorinated.
Power Level
1-3
1-3
77
66
55
44
Gallons
< 200
< 200
> 500
> 500
400-500
400-500
300-400
300-400
200-300
200-300
Liters
< 760
< 760
> 1900
> 1900
1500-1900
1500-1900
1150-1500
1150-1500
760-1150
760-1150
