How to clean the cell
Depending on water chemistry, occasional manual electrode cleaning may be necessary.
Note: To avoid personal injury when working with pool chemicals, always wear rubber
gloves and eye protection and work in a well ventilated area. Use caution when
choosing a location to open and use chemicals as they may damage any surface in
which they come in contact. Never mix chemicals together. Always rinse bucket and
drain area after cleaning the cell.
1. Turn off the power to the Zodiac EZ SALT Chlorine Generating Device and pump by
unplugging the system from the wall.
Note: Always turn pump off prior to installing or removing the electrode. Your
pump/filter system is operated under pressure and pressure must be released before
you begin. Open the air relief valve on your pool filter to release the pressure in the
system.
2. Unplug the leads from the cell terminals.
3. Unscrew the large ribbed plastic nut on the top of the cell housing, and carefully withdraw the
electrode.
4. Direct a fast water jet from the garden hose onto electrode to clean. If ineffective, immerse
electrode (but not the terminals) in cleaning mixture. You can purchase cell cleaning solution
from a pool shop, or mix your own in a suitable plastic vessel, adding one part of Hydrochloric
(muriatic) Acid to 10 parts of water.
Note: To avoid splash, always ADD MURIATIC ACID TO WATER rather than water to
muriatic acid. Solutions stronger that 1:10 will damage cell and void warranty.
5. Immerse the electrodes (but not the terminals) in the cleaning solution for a few minutes until
clean. Make up a second batch of the mixture if necessary. Rinse electrodes in clean water
and re-install.
6. Replace the electrode in the cell housing and secure it with the large ribbed plastic nut
7. Replace the electrical connectors after drying and smearing lightly with silicone grease.
8. Turn pump and chlorinator on.
9. Check the ‘chlorine generation’ LED is illuminated on the power pack.
The Zodiac EZ SALT Chlorine Generating Device has been designed with an electronic
flow switch. This device automatically switches the EZ SALT Chlorine Generating Device
off when water through the cell stops. To prevent damage and personal injury, do not in
any way interfere with this system that has been designed for your protection.
Cell Life
The expected lifespan of the Zodiac EZ SALT Chlorine Generating Device cell is approximately 3
years in a seasonal climate. However in conditions where there is a high demand for chlorine
(high bather load, poor water chemistry, very hot climate) this lifespan may be reduced. When
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