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Operation
The Aqua Trol
®
is an automatic chlorine generation system with a built-in filter
pump timer designed specifically for above ground pools. The operation requires
a low concentration of salt (sodium chloride) in the pool water at levels low enough
that it normally will not be tasted. The Aqua Trol automatically sanitizes your pool
by converting the salt into free chlorine which kills bacteria and algae in the pool
through a process called electrolysis. Because chlorine will revert back to sodium
chloride after killing the bacteria, these reactions will continuously recycle virtually
eliminating the need to add sanitizing chemicals to your pool. The only time you
may need to add more salt to the pool is when water is replenished due to
backwashing, draining, or splashing (not evaporation).
The Aqua Trol incorporates a built in timer to control the pool filter. This timer
insures that the proper daily filtration and sanitization occurs. The Aqua Trol is
designed to handle the purification needs of the average residential above ground
swimming pool of up to 18,000 gallons (67,500 liters). The actual amount of chlori-
nation required to properly sanitize a pool varies depending upon bather load,
rainfall, temperature, and the pool's cleanliness.
The Aqua Trol
is available with several different options to allow for easy installa-
tion on a wide variety of above ground pools. The cell may be connected with 1
½
"
- 1
¼
" flexible hose or to 2" rigid PVC pipe when the
-HP
option is ordered, or the cell
may be mounted directly to the pool return jet when the
-RJ
version is ordered.
Similarly, the electrical connections may be made via 120V/15A "straight blade"
linecord and receptacle (standard Aqua Trol version, no option designation) or
may be made via a 120V/20A "twist lock" linecord and receptacle when the
-TL
version is ordered.
AQ-Trol-HP
"Straight blade" 120V/15A linecord/receptacle; 2" (51mm) rigid
PVC piping or 1
½
- 1
¼
" (38-32mm) flexible hose
AQ-Trol-HP-TL
"Twist lock" 120/20A linecord/receptacle; 2" (51mm) rigid PVC
piping or 1
½
- 1
¼
" (38-32mm)flexible hose
AQ-Trol-RJ
"Straight blade" 120V/15A linecord/receptacle; adapters for
return jet mounting
AQ-Trol-RJ-TL
"Twist lock" 120V/20A linecord/receptacle; adapters for return
jet mounting
NOTE: Before installing this product as part of a saline water purification system in
an above-ground pool with an immediately adjacent natural stone patio/decking, a
qualified stone installation specialist should be consulted regarding the appropri-
ate type, installation, sealant (if any) and maintenance of stone used around a
saline pool with electronic chlorine generator in your particular location and cir-
cumstances.
NOTE: The use of dry acid (sodium bisulfate) to adjust pool pH is discouraged
especially in arid regions where pool water is subject to excessive evaporation and
is not commonly diluted with fresh water. Dry acid can cause a buildup of by-
products that can damage your chlorinator cell.
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control unit and that the wire is not cut or damaged. Make sure you have at least
12" of straight pipe before the flow switch. If there is adequate flow and the LED is
still on, check that the arrows on the flow switch (on top of hex) are pointing in the
direction of flow.
6.
"Test Salt Level" LED illuminated or flashing
Take a sample of your pool water to your local Authorized Aqua Rite Dealer and
have the salt level tested. No salt test is completely accurate and the test results
may vary from the salt level on the Aqua Trol display. If salt level is low, add salt
according to chart on page 4.
7.
"High Salt" LED illuminated
Check salt level in pool/spa. If salt level is too high, lower salt level by draining
some of the pool water out of the pool and replace with fresh water. Continue until
the salt concentration is at recommended levels.
8.
"Inspect Cell" LED flashing
Inspect and clean cell according to directions on page 8. When done, press the
"diagnostic" button for 3 seconds to stop the "Inspect Cell" LED flashing.
9.
"Inspect Cell" LED illuminated
Remove and inspect the cell for scale. If the cell is scaled, follow the directions on
page 8 for cell cleaning. If the pool has the proper amount of salt and the "Inspect
Cell" LED is still illuminated, the cell may be worn and need replacement.
10.
Possible causes of little or no free chlorine residual
- Aqua Trol switch in OFF position.
- Desired Level % adjustment setting is too low.
- Low stabilizer (Cyanuric Acid).
- Filter pump switched off or filter pump time too short (8 hours for average size
pools, more for large pools)
- Salt level too low (below 2500 ppm, Low Salt LED on).
- Salt level too high (High Salt LED on).
- Very warm pools increase chlorine demand--increase Desired Level % or filter
run time.
- Cold water (below 50F) causes Aqua Trol to stop generating (Generating LED
flashing).
- Excessive scaling on cell.
- High level of Nitrogen in pool water.
- "Yellow Out" or similar treatment recently used. Some yellow algae treatments
will use chlorine at a very high rate and deplete the residual free chlorine. Manu-
ally shock the pool if indicated in the directions on the algae treatment. It still
may be a matter of days before the pool returns to "normal" and chlorine tests
will show the desired 1-3ppm free chlorine reading.
11.
"-Pcb-" displayed and all 4 red/yellow LEDs are illuminated.
A possible Printed Circuit Board fault has been detected.
