An alternative installation method utilizing a potable water source for the feeder supply water can be
used. When using a potable water source for the feeder supply water, a pressure regulator should
be used to maintain an inlet pressure of 30 psi in addition to the in-line strainer. A backflow preven-
tion device may also be required by local regulations when using potable water. It is recommended
that a backflow prevention device be used on all installations where city water is used.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The solenoid valves operate on 12 volts direct current. The plugs contain a converter that changes
the voltage from 120 VAC to 12 V DC. Connect the electrical cord from the chlorine feed solenoid
valve to the power cord with the converter and plug it into the chemical controller’s sanitizer channel.
Connect the electrical cord from the feeder inlet solenoid to a suitable 120 VAC GFCI protected elec-
trical outlet.
Follow the manufacturers’ installation instructions for electrical connections to the booster pump. For
safety, the booster pump should be interlocked with the pool circulation pump so that it will not oper-
ate when the circulation pump is off.
ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION METHODS
PRESSURE/SUCTION INSTALLATION
The effluent water from the feeder can be returned into the suction side of the pump. Returning the
water in front of the pump can cause erratic controller readings. If a heater is present, corrosion or
scaling can occur. Make suitable piping connections to the suction side of the pools circulation
pump. It may be necessary to make specific valve adjustments so that the feeder will not be com-
pletely drained by the suction of the pump when the feeder operates at its maximum flow rate of 3.5
gpm.
SURGE PIT/VACUUM FILTER INSTALLATIONS
The effluent water from the feeder can also be returned directly into the surge pit or vacuum filter pit.
Erratic controller readings can occur if chlorine is injected into the system prior to the sample line.
Heater corrosion or scaling can occur if the heater is downstream of the chlorinated water injection
point.
STARTUP AND ADJUSTMENT OF ACF-250
Prior to filling feeder with Vantage® Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets:
1. Open supply valves to booster pump and turn the pump on. Water should flow through the
pump.
2. Check that the two solenoid valves have been plugged into the appropriate connections. The
chlorine feed solenoid to the controller and the shutoff solenoid to a suitable 120 VAC GFCI pro-
tected outlet.
3. Open supply water valve to feeder.
4. Set the controller to manual feed. Alternatively, plug the chlorine feed solenoid valve into a 120
VAC outlet so that the valve will open. This lets water into the feeder.
5. Adjust the inlet water flow using the control valve to 3.5 gpm on the supplied flow meter. Allow
the feeder to fill up. The water level in the lower solution tank will rise to a normal operational
level (Approximately 3 to 4 inches from the bottom of the tank). As the water level increases, the
float valve in the solution tank will control the outlet flow of water to match the inlet flow and keep
the water level constant.
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