Key Features
The
Control Panel Display
provides a
C o m m a n d e r I I
series of control buttons for
OUTPUT
level,
OUTPUT
J C 5
BOOST
mode and
SETUP
functions, with
FLOW-OK
SERVICE
CELL POWER
diagnostic indicator
lights for
FLOW-OK
,
1
00%
1
SALT and
SERVICE.
Two additional
2
indicator lights show
the selected setup
SALT 3
CELL POWER
and
REVERSING
cycle.
50% OK
REVERSING
BOOST
SHORT
The
Commander II Model JC5
SANITIZER
LOW
NORMAL
OUTPUT
level is adjustable from 0% (OFF)
LONG
to 100 %(MAX). Press the
Up/Down Arrows
0%
ADD
to set the desired output level. Little adjustment
Concealed Set Up Button
is needed once the initial setting is established.
The selected output level will remain steady when the system is at rest and will begin pulsing when the system is producing the
SANITIZING agent.
Note: The
Commander II Model JC5
does not test for SANITIZER levels nor automatically adjust to
maintain a desired SANITIZER level. This is done by periodically testing the water and adjusting the output levels up or
down, as needed.
The Commander II Model JC5 is designed with an
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION feature
, which
automatically adjusts the output level setting based upon changes in seasonal water temperatures only. This unique feature
conveniently compensates for warm (more SANITIZER needed) or cold (less SANITIZER needed) water conditions.
The
SETUP Mode
allows the user to program the
CELL POWER
and
REVERSING
cycle. To enter Setup Mode, press and hold
the concealed Setup button (small bubble adjacent to the Salt OK light) until the
CELL POWER
light begins flashing. The
Commander II Model JC5
is set on
“
2
“
from the factory. Use the Up/Down Arrows to change the Cell Power setting if needed.
Adjust the OUTPUT level at the new setting to maintain proper sanitizer levels.
WARNING:
Operating on
“1“
reduces cell power but extends cell life;
“3“
increases cell power but reduces cell life.
Pressing the Setup Button once more will go to the
REVERSING
cycle. The
Commander II Model JC5
is set on “
NORMAL
”
from the factory for ideal cell life. Use the Up/Down Arrows to select the Reversing cycle. For conditions such as extremely high
calcium levels or conditions that can cause the cell to scale quicker than the self-cleaning cycle can control, change the setting to
“
SHORT
”. For optimum water chemistry balance according to the Saturation Index, see page 9, you can change the REVERSING
cycle to “
LONG
”. Pressing the setup button once more will leave the Setup Mode and save the programmed Cell Power and
Reversing settings. Test your water chemistry parameters monthly and compare to the Saturation Index.
WARNING
: Changing the Reversing cycle to SHORT will also reduce cell life. However, operating the cell under scaled conditions
on “Normal” or “Long” is more detrimental to the life of the cell and changing the Reverse cycle is suggested.
The
BOOST
Button
activates the Boost light when it is pressed once. This light indicates that the system is in Boost Mode and will
produce the SANITIZING agent for 24 hours. The SANITIZING agent can be produced for 72-hours by pressing and holding the
BOOST button for 5-seconds from the Boost-Off position. This is called the
Super-Boost Mode
. A flashing Boost light indicates
that the system has successfully entered this mode. In either mode, the SANITIZING agent is produced continuously, throughout the
normal On/Off cycles of the pump and throughout all power line disturbances at an output SANITIZING level of 100% regardless of
the normal SANITIZING output level setting. The system will discontinue operation of the Boost mode or Super Boost mode if the
boost button is pressed once more and return to the normal SANITIZING output level setting. The pool/spa pump must be turned on
during the whole boost cycle. Do not let the pump run on a timer during that period.
The
SALT
light indicates the salt level in the water. The salt level should be maintained between 2.8 – 3.2 g/l (2800 – 3200 ppm).
The SALT-
OK
light will be on if this salt level is achieved. If the salt level drops below 2.5 g/l (2500 ppm), the SALT-
LOW
light
will turn on and the system will continue to produce the SANITIZING agent. If the salt level drops below a safe value, the SALT-
ADD
light will turn on and the system will no longer continue to produce the SANITIZING agent.
(
NOTE
Maintaining high salt levels above recommended range can contribute to corrosion of pool/spa equipment. Salt levels
exceeding the recommended concentration can be reduced by diluting the pool/spa with fresh water.) See Appendix (page 14) to
determine your salt level.
The
FLOW-OK
light turns on when there is sufficient flow. Any problems with insufficient water flow are indicated by a Flow-OK
light that is not on and a Flashing Service Light (single flash pattern).
The
SERVICE
light flashes when service is needed. A Single flash pattern of the service light indicates insufficient water Flow. A
Double flash pattern of the service light indicates high cell volts and low amps, which is caused by a scaled or failing cell or a
loose/defective cell cord. A Triple flash pattern of the service light indicates high cell volts and low amps, which is caused by a failed
power supply. A Quadruple flash pattern of the service light indicates a failed tri-sensor or cord.
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