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Ei3 Saltwater Chlorinator | Installation Manual
Section 11. General Maintenance
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by Zodiac ,its service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING
Operating the chlorinator with less than 3000
ppm of dissolved salt in the water may cause
damage to the cell and will void the warranty.
Never start the chlorinator, until the correct
quantity of salt has been added and dissolved in
your pool water.
11.1 Cell Maintenance
Your Ei3 Saltwater Chlorinator has an automatic
cleaning feature, that under normal conditions, will
keep the cell plates clear of deposits of salt and
calcium.
The cell has a negative charge sensor that
monitors the flow and salt levels of the water. This
sensor is designed to be fail safe. As it is negative
charge deposits of calcium or other debris that may
be deposited on it, causing an indication of low salt
or no flow condition.
Should a low salt condition be indicated, have your
salt level checked at your local pool shop. If the
low salt condition persists, or a no flow condition is
indicated when the supply pump is operating, you
may need to manually clean your Ei3 Saltwater
Chlorinator Cell. See Section 9 for cleaning
instructions.
11.2 Maintenance Schedule
The Ei3 Saltwater Chlorinator incorporates moving
parts and withstands high velocity water with
chemicals in it. Some of these parts will wear
in the normal course of use and require regular
checks and maintenance.Performing these
checks and maintenance will identify parts that
have worn and require repair/replacement before
further serious damage is sustained. A small
amount of regular care and attention to your pool
equipment will help ensure long life and trouble
free performance.
To protect against extremes of temperature, your
unit is vented to allow expensive electronics to
cool. Ants and some insects are often attracted
to the warmer, dry environment inside the
enclosure. We recommend that, with power
turned off, you spray a surface insecticide on the
surfaces surrounding the control to prevent ant and
insect ingress. Repeat every three months or as
necessary.
Note:
Regular maintenance is important to ensure
long life and trouble free performance of your
pool equipment. If unable to perform the
maintenance yourself, contact your local pool
professional to request assistance with the
maintenance.
Timing
Maintenance Check
Service Action If Required
Weekly or sooner
Check Cell for calcium buildup
Soak electrode in mixture of 10 parts water to 1 part
acid. Use a soft brush only if required.
Check water chemistry
Balance pH in pool and adjust output of unit to ensure
satisfactory production of chlorine.
Check cable connections to Cell
Ensure no water contact is occurring with pins.
Every Three Months
Check Cell connections for leaks
Isolate Pump, turn power off, clean and grease O rings
or replace if necessary
Check for insects/ants
Spray a surface insecticide on the surfaces around the
unit to prevent ant and insect ingress
Every Six Months
Check chlorine levels and pump
operating hours
Adjust timer and output depending on demand for
current season.
Prevent insect ingress to controller
Turn controller off, use an insect spray and spray onto
walls around controller. Do not spay directly into unit.
Table 5. ExiSalt Saltwater Chlorinator Maintenance Schedule
