CAUTION
Disconnect power to the system at the main circuit
breaker before performing this procedure to avoid
risk of electric shock which can result in property
damage, severe injury or death.
Section 7. Maintenance
Before servicing the Jandy
TruClearXL
chlorine
generating device please ensure you have read and
understood the Important Safety Instructions section
.
7.1
Weekly
1.
Chlorine Test.
Test pool water chlorine level with a
reliable test kit. Maintain an ideal range by adjusting
the chlorine output level on the power pack (see
Section 5.4) or if necessary, by supplementing the
chlorinator with additional dry or liquid chlorine. The
recommended free chlorine level is 1 - 3 ppm. See
section 4.5 for instructions on collecting a water
sample
.
NOTE
Never use glass containers in the pool area. Broken
glass becomes difficult to see under water.
2.
pH Level Test.
Test the pH level of your pool with a
test kit. If necessary, adjust to maintain a pH level of
7.4 - 7.6 (see Section 4.3).
3.
Total Alkalinity Test.
Test pool water for total
alkalinity with a test kit. Take steps necessary to
maintain an alkalinity of 80 - 120 ppm (U.S.) or 100
- 120 ppm (Canada) (see Section 4.3).
4.
Calcium Hardness.
Test pool water for calcium
hardness level using test kit or by having a water
sample tested by a pool professional. Adjust as
necessary to maintain a calcium hardness of 175 -
400 ppm (see section 4.3).
7.2
Monthly
1.
Check the cell.
It is recommended that the cell be
inspected every month for scale and/or calcium
deposits. Light colored, crusty deposits known as
scale will form in excessively hard water or from
pool water that is out of balance. Following the
installation of the Jandy
TruClearXL
chlorine
generating device, check the cell once a month for
signs of scale. Hold the plate bundle to a light
source so the light can be seen between the plates.
If the light is easily seen through the plates and/or a
small amount of scale is visible, the cell does not
need to be cleaned. Reinstall.
On the other hand, if the light is barely visible
through the plates or the light is totally blocked by
scale, then the cell needs to be cleaned. See
Section 6.3 for instructions.
NOTE
Excessive cleaning can shorten the life of your
cell.
2.
Salt Level Test.
Use salinity test strips, a TDS/
salinity meter, or another reliable method to test the
salinity of the pool water. Once the existing salinity
has been established, use Table 1 to determine the
amount of salt to add to reach the desired level.
Be conservative when adding salt as it is easier to
add more if needed than it is to dilute if there is too
much salt. If the salinity level of the pool is correct
and the salt LED does not go out, see Section 7.
Troubleshooting.
3.
Pool Water Sample.
Take water sample to local
pool store for testing.
4.
Stabilizer (Cyanuric Acid).
Test pool water
stabilizer (cyanuric acid) level using a test kit or by
having a water sample tested by a pool
professional. Maintain ideal range of 30 - 50 ppm.
Follow your pool professional’s recommendations
and check
all local and federal regulations to ensure that the
ideal range is suitable for your specific conditions.
For indoor pools, it is not necessary to add chlorine
stabilizer to the swimming pool water.
5.
Metals Test.
It is recommended that the pool water
be tested periodically for the presence of metals
such as iron, and manganese. These metals
should not be present in the pool water. If those
metals are present, contact your local pool
professional.
7.3
Cleaning the Cell
If the cell has a tendency to scale, it is recommended that
every month the cell be removed and inspected for scale
formation and/or debris. Some filters allow debris to pass
through to the cell which could lodge between the plates in
the cell. A small amount of scale formation is normal. If by
looking through the cell it is observed that there is
excessive scale formation between the plates or debris is
present, the cell must be cleaned as follows:
1.
Ensure that all power to the power pack and
the controller is turned off at the circuit breaker.
2.
Before removing the cell for cleaning, shut off any
necessary valves to prevent any water loss.
3.
Open the air relief valve on the filter to release any
pressure in the pool system.
4.
Loosen the ring and remove the cell.
5.
With protective glasses and gloves on, add one
(1) part muriatic acid to ten (10) parts water in a
small bucket and mix the cleaning solution
together.
