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EL Series Saltwater Chlorinator | Installation Manual
Section 10. 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.
10.1 Cell Maintenance
Your EL25/EL35 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 EL25/EL35
Saltwater Chlorinator Cell. See Section 9 for
cleaning instructions.
10.2 Maintenance Schedule
The EL25/EL35 Saltwater Chlorinator has 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 the 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 4. EL25/EL35 Saltwater Chlorinator Maintenance Schedule
