TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION
TechniChlor is designed with automatic temperature compensation. Should the spa temperature be reduced while
on vacation, TechniChlor will automatically reduce chlorine output. Cold water requires less chlorine than warm
water. When water temperature raises back to normal, TechniChlor will automatically resume normal chlorine out
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put. Check chlorine levels before and after vacation to make sure proper chlorine levels are maintained.
BOOST MODE
Boost Mode is designed to replenish chlorine that was just used during the last spa use. Boost Mode will continu
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ously generate chlorine for a period of time that is 4 times the normal set power level. After the Boost Mode cycle
is complete, Technichlor will revert to the normal power level cycle.
1. BOOST MODE ON (With 30 Minute Delay):
To activate Boost Mode, simply give TechniChlor One (1) Single
Tap. Immediately following the single tap, TechniChlor will quickly flash
RED
Four (4) times indicating that it
will automatically resume production in Boost Mode after a 30 minute delay (no lights). Re-submerge and after
a 30 minute delay, TechniChlor will indicate that its in a Boost Mode Cycle when all four (4) lights are
BLUE
while its producing chlorine. This also indicates that the water is at the appropriate salt level.
Note: If all four
(4) lights are
RED
or
GREEN
, TechniChlor is still Boost Mode it just means the salt level needs adjust-
ment (See “Salt Level Indicator” Section).
2. BOOST MODE ON (With No Delay):
Simply give Technichlor Three Consecutive Taps. Technichlor will dis-
play the current power level with
BLUE
flashes and will begin production in Boost Mode with (4)
BLUE
Lights.
3. BOOST MODE OFF:
Simply give Technichlor a DOUBLE TAP and immediately re-submerge. Technichlor will
display the current power level setting and will begin production at the current power level.
SELECTING THE RIGHT POWER LEVEL
Selecting the right power level requires some testing and adjustment. There are many factors that affect the
sanitizing needs of a spa such as: Frequency of spa use, number of people, if there is an Ozone Generator, spa
temperature, last drain and refill, etc. However, after the testing and adjustment period, TechniChlor will take care
of your sanitation needs day after day. As a starting point, please program TechniChlor and set the power level to
the general recommendations shown in the chart below.
Power
Level
TechniChlor
Spa (Gallons)
1 to 3
Less than 200
4
200 to 300
5
300 to 400
6
400 to 500
7 to 10
500 and above
Test the Chlorine Level with test strips after 1 to 2 days. When testing, the best readings are always done about an
hour after restarting TechniChlor with a double tap to initiate chlorine production at the beginning of a power level
cycle. If the chlorine level is LOW, increase the power level by one level. If the chlorine level is HIGH decrease
the power level by one level. Wait a day or so after this initial adjustment, re-test and repeat as necessary until a
consistent chlorine residual has been achieved. If the chlorine level is VERY high or VERY low, adjust by 2 levels,
as needed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the chlorine level is zero 24 hours after installation, the initial chlorine demand on
the spa may be above what TechniChlor can produce to break away from zero. In this case, manually add
chlorine or shock (according to the product label) to assist in the initial set-up.
If spa usage drops (vacation, winter, etc), it is important to re-set the power level down several levels. If usage
significantly increases, (return from vacation, etc) it is important to adjust the power level up accordingly. Always
retest and adjust the power level as needed.
