INITIAL PREPERATION
Ensure minimum salt level 4000ppm. If the pool is new to saltwater acquire ideal salt level of
5000ppm by adding 50kg per 10,000 litres (a standard 50,000 litre pool would require 250 kg salt)
at start up.
If salt level needs to be risen, after adding required salt super chlorinate pool with liquid chlorine
or sodium dichlor (raise chlorine level to 3-4ppm). Turn the chlorinator cell to “off” and turn pump
switch to “man” to start filtration system for a minimum period of 24 hours.
After the 24 hour period, or if the salt is at the required level turn the cell switch to “on” and the
pump switch to “manual” or “auto”.
RECOMMENDED LEVELS TO ENSURE OPTIMAL OPERATION
Pool chemistry should be tested at least once a week during summer months.
Salt Level
4000ppm - 6000ppm by weight with 5000ppm being ideal (never below 4000ppm). All Saltmate
models are over-salt protected and can run with levels higher than 6000ppm (ie: sea water)
Free Chlorine
1.5ppm - 3.0ppm depending on the time of day, and period of time since the chlorinator has
been running. Adjust by altering the chlorine output level or the operating hours. If levels have
become too low manual super chlorination may be required.
pH and Total Alkalinity
A pH of 7.2 to 7.6 and a total alkalinity of 80ppm - 120ppm unless advised otherwise by your
pool professional. Fibreglass pool suppliers usually recommend a pH of 6.9 to 7.2. To lower the
pH and total alkalinity add hydrochloric acid, to raise the pH and total alkalinity add sodium
bicarbonate. These levels may not be achievable with some water supplies.
Stabiliser
40-80ppm, pool stabiliser, also called cyanuric acid helps the chlorine produced to last longer.
Without it in your water your chlorinator will need to run longer than it otherwise would.
Hardness
100 to 250 ppm. Levels higher than the recommended level will result in a less efficient cell in
regards to its chlorine production, a more frequent need for cleaning, and a chance the cell will
fail prematurely. To minimise chances of high hardness levels minimise or avoid the use of
chemicals containing calcium, especially, “Calcium Hardness” and calcium-based granular
chlorine.
Chemical Maintenance
