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Waterco Hydrochlor®
Note:
When the LED lights flash it is an indication of:
• Low salt level
• Low temperature or
• Cell plates wearing
If you don’t know what your salt level is or how to test it, consult your local pool care specialist.
Water Chemistry
It is important to maintain the correct water chemical balance in the swimming pool; this will help
protect the Electrochlor chlorinator unit and its cell.
Consult the local pool professional for the correct water balance according to the swimming pool
type.
The Electrochlor chlorinator will run correctly at the following chemistry levels
Range
Suggested
pH.
7.2 – 7.8
7.2 – 7.6
Total alkalinity
60 – 200ppm
80 – 150ppm
Calcium hardness
100 – 500ppm
60 – 250ppm
Stabilizer (Sun screen)
30 – 60ppm
SALT CELL CLEANING PROCEDURE
a. Press the MODE key until OFF on the power pack, then turn the pump and
Hydrochlor to standby mode.
b. Unscrew the barrel unions from the salt cell and disconnect the cables
from the salt cell’s brass connectors.
c. Turn the salt cell housing upside down with both ports facing upwards.
d. Pour the Cell Wash cleaning solution into the housing to dissolve the calcium build-up from the
salt cell plates. There should be just enough solution to cover the salt cell plates.
e. Allow enough time for the solution to dissolve the calcium build-up from the salt cell plates.
Approximately 5 to 10 minutes.
f. Once the calcium build-up has been removed, pour out the Cell Wash solution into a bucket and
lightly rinse-off excess calcium and Cell Wash solution from the salt cell assembly, with fresh
water.
g. Reconnect the salt cell onto the filter system
h. Press the
MODE
button to AUTO or ON on the power pack to reactivate the Hydrochlor.
Never use products that are not specifically manufactured to clean the Hydrochlor®’s salt
cell. Do not use raw acids such as Hydrochloric acid. This will damage the salt cell and
severely shortens its life and will void warranty. Please consult your local pool professional
for advice on salt cell cleaning products.