1) First insure that chemical levels of the pool are correct based on the chart in Table 1
(see below). NOTE: Add chlorine if necessary to achieve a 1 – 3 ppm level prior to
operation of unit. Refer to table 2 on page 4.
2) Locate an area of the pool that will allow for convenient access to a reliable steady
supply of electricity with a GFCI socket. The unit must be plugged into a GFCI
receptacle. DO NOT PLUG IN YET. Some models have an on off switch.
3) Install the ChlorEase unit in a reasonably close proximity to the filter return fitting
to maximize circulation of the chlorine being produced.
4) Remove screws and caps securing the top ledge of the pool in the desired area.
5) Gently lift one end of the ledge and slide the ChlorEase unit onto the pool wall. For
best results position the ChlorEase unit in the middle of
the top ledge.
6) Turn screws on back of mounting bracket in to secure the
unit against the top of the pool wall using the allen
wrench provided. It is recommended that your
aboveground pool be grounded for safety. Consult your
local electrician for details.
7) Replace the top rail and all hardware.
8) Plug ChlorEase in to the 120vac GFCI socket. Some models have an on off switch.
9) Place the transformer in the protected area at least 3 feet from the pool. You will
see bubbles rising from the submerged cell. Initially a soft milky cloud may appear
around the ChlorEase unit. This
will stop after a few days of use.
This is normal and a good indicator
that the unit is working properly.
10) Screw the LED display to a secure
surface.
A) The LED display will default to
the number 23. This indicates
that the unit is set to run for 23
hours. Leave the unit on its
default setting of 23 hours over
the next few days. Closely check
and review the chlorine levels in
the pool. If chlorine levels begin to rise, refer to the sanitizer level adjustment
section of the manual. To adjust the amount of hours, press and hold the up
button for 3 seconds or until the display begins to flash. Once the display begins
to flash, remove your finger from the up button. While the display flashes (within
4 seconds) press either the up or down button release and repeat to change the settings.
The highest setting is 23 and the lowest is 0 which will turn the unit off. Turning the
unit up to the 23 hours will result in the unit running for 23 hours and resting for one
hour of each day.
B. The display will show a numeric efficiency number between 4.0 and 6.0. This
number will continue to read out on the display and is normal.
C. The LED display will illuminate Green, Yellow or Red, or not at all.
i. Green indicates that the unit is operating properly. (pH MUST BE
BETWEEN 7.0 – 7.4).
ii. Yellow indicates that you are approaching an issue that there is low salt,
calcification on the cell, and if the ChlorEase unit is not submerged in water.
iii. Red indicates that there is low salt, calcification on the cell, and if the
ChlorEase unit is not submerged in water.
iv. No lights indicate that there is high salt, which will cause damage to all
components of the ChlorEase unit and will turn the unit off. FAILURE TO
MAINTAIN OPTIMUM WATER CHEMISTRY AND CLEANING OF
YOUR CELL WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
11) If your system powers off for any reason or your display does not show a reading,
disconnect the unit from the power source and reconnect it. Then hold down the
reset button for 3 seconds until the number 23 displays on the LED. If the number
23 does not display or your LED does not show any readings, contact SmartPool,
Inc. Customer Service at 1-732-730-9880.
SANITIZER LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
The CL02 unit is designed to operate in many types and sizes of pools. The sanitizer
output is controlled by using the built in timer to limit the amount of sanitizer
generated. If your chlorine levels begin to rise, you will need to lower the amount of
hours the unit is set to run. To adjust the amount of hours, press and hold the up button
for 3 seconds or until the display begins to flash. Once the display begins to flash,
remove your finger from the up button. While the display flashes (within 4 seconds)
press either the up or down button release and repeat to change the settings. The
highest setting is 23 and the lowest is 0 which will turn the unit off. Turning the unit up
to the 23 hours will result in the unit running for 23 hours and resting for one hour of
each day. The setting for each pool will vary due to gallons in the pool and bather load.
It may take a week or so to find the proper settings for your particular pool. WARNING:
DO NOT OPERATE THE CHLORINATOR IF THE SALT LEVEL IS BELOW 3,200
PPM RO ABOVE 3,700 PPM. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER SALT AND
CHEMISTRY LEVELS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
CL02 Manual Version 2.2
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Introduction
ChlorEase is an automated chlorine generation system that has been specifically designed to operate in the aboveground or storable pool environment. The system requires a
low concentration of salt (sodium chloride) in the pool water. The LED display indicates that the unit is operating properly, when the water contains low salt, the cell is not
submerged in water, and when the cell is calcified, it also has a built-in timer. The salt levels are generally below the taste level for most people, but have the effect of softening
the water so it feels silkier and leaves hair and skin feeling much smoother than with other chlorine chemical products.
The ChlorEase unit sanitizes the water by converting the sodium chloride (salt) in your pool to chlorine ions by electrolysis. The chlorine ions generated form hypochlorous
acid, killing bacteria and algae in the pool that are then removed mechanically by the pool filter. The chlorine then reconstitutes itself as sodium chloride and begins the process
from the beginning, in a virtually unending cycle, resulting in rarely having to add sanitizer to your pool again. The only way that salt is lost from the pool is through
backwashing, splash out or drainage. Thus, salt replenishment is needed only periodically.
ChlorEase has been designed to introduce sanitizer between 1-23 hours a day 7 days a week to keep your pool sparkling clear. It has been designed to work on a wide variety of
pools with minimal installation.
Water Chemistry
The ChlorEase system will automate the introduction of sanitizer in your pool, but it is very important that you check and regularly maintain the chemical make up of your
pool water and calcification on the cell. Table 1 shows the recommended levels to be maintained in your pool.
It is essential to maintain these levels to maximize the life of your product. Test your water weekly or bring a sample to your local pool store so they may assist you in
maintaining proper pool chemistry based on the chart in Table 1.
Be sure to inform the pool professional testing your water that you are using a ChlorEase Saltwater system. Cyanuric acid or conditioner takes a few days to totally dissolve and
level off. Please monitor closely for the first few days of operation (see Table 4). Cyanuric acid stabilizes the presence of chlorine in your pool water and is essential for proper
disinfection. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN OPTIMUM WATER CHEMISTRY BASED ON THE CHART
IN TABLE 1 WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
Installation
Table 1
Optimum Water Chemistry
Salt
3200 to 3700 ppm
Free Chlorine
1.0 to 3.0 ppm
pH
7.0 to 7.4
Total Alkalinity
80 to 100 ppm
Calcium Hardness
100 to 200 ppm
Cyanuric Acid
60 to 80 ppm
Metals
0 ppm
ITEM
RECOMMENDED LEVEL
(ppm= parts per million)
NOTE:
It may be necessary to unplug your ChlorEase Chlorine Generator if over–chlorination occurs. If this occurs, unplug the
transformer form the GFCI receptacle (For models that have an on off switch. Turn power off; then unplug transformer from the GFCI
receptacle and test the levels of free chlorine in the water daily until a desired range of 1.0 – 3.0 PPM of free available chlorine is
achieved - See Table 2). Once the desired level is reached, plug the transformer back into the GFCI receptacle and turn power to the on
position where applicable. If there is not enough chlorine in the water or you cannot keep a chlorine reading in your pool (high chlorine
demand), refer to Table 2.1 to determine how much shock should be added to your pool to increase the free available chlorine (FAC)
level in the water. Contact SmartPool, Inc., Inc. at 1-732-730-9880 for additional help should this fail to correct the problem. ALL
METALS: COPPER, IRON, MANGANESE, ZINC, ETC. MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE WATER PRIOR TO USE. USE A SEQUESTERING AGENT TO
BIND ALL CALCIUM SHOULD YOUR WATER CONTAIN GREATER THAN 200 PPM OF CALCIUM.
