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or clarity, the pool water professional testing for TDS must be made aware
the salt has been added to the CFICGEN system. The individual
performing the TDS test
(see page 17)
may then subtract the salinity level
to arrive at a TDS level that would be compatible to a TDS reading with a
non-salt water pool.
Metals:
Some metals (i.e. copper and iron), can cause loss of chlorine.
Also, metals can stain your pool and can cause damage to the CFICGEN.
Have your local pool professional check for metals and recommend
methods of removal.
Nitrates and Phosphates:
can cause extremely high chlorine demands and
will deplete chlorine from your swimming pool. In some cases, nitrates
may even lower your chlorine levels to zero. Your local pool professional
can test for nitrates and phosphates. While a 0-ppm level of nitrates is ideal,
the pool owner should make sure that nitrates
DO NOT
exceed 10 ppm.
IDEAL WATER CHEMISTRY LEVEL
Voltage input:
230VAC/115VAC
PH:
7.2-7.8
Calcium Hardness:
200-400 ppm
Total Alkalinity:
80-100 ppm
Salt:
2800-4500 ppm (ideal 3400 ppm)
Cyanuric Acid:
30-50 ppm
Chlorine:
1-3 ppm
How to test chlorine
It is recommended that chlorine test samples be taken from two (2)
locations in the pool and then compare the samples. A higher level should
be found at the pool return line. The higher level at the pool return line
indicates the CFICGEN is producing chlorine. Take chlorine samples for
testing at:
• The pool return line.
• 18 inches (457 mm) below the surface and well away from the pool
return line.
What kind of salt?
It is important to use only sodium chloride (NaCl) that is 99% pure. This
is a common food seasoning or water softener salt available in 40-80-
pound bags your local store. It is also acceptable to use water conditioning