Aqua Guard AGWAV20 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
MODELS
AGWAV20 20,000 Gallon System
AGWAV40 40,000 Gallon System

AquaGuard Series Residential Warranty
This limited warranty is applicable to all “AQUAGUARD SYSTEMS” manufactured by SALINE GENERATING SYSTEMS, ‘AQUAGUARD’ Saltwater
Chlorination systems installed for residential use. For purposes hereof, the term “residential use” shall be deemed to mean use of the Unit within
any pool installed for personal use at a single family home. USE OF SYSTEMS IN AN APPLICATION DEEMED COMMERCIAL WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
This limited warranty is subject to the following terms, conditions and exclusions:
1. This limited warranty shall only apply to the owner of the residence within which the Unit has been installed, including any successor owner of
such residence (referred to herein as the “Customer”), and is not transferable to any other assignee, transferee or other recipient of the Unit.
2. For any Unit installed for residential use, Saline Generating Systems (hereinafter referred to as “SGS”), warrants all “AQUAGUARD” parts (with the
exception of the O-ring, The Control Center plastic cover, labels, cell cap, and cell housing, which are normal replacement items and excluded
from this warranty) to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from date of purchase from
SGS or an authorized SGS “AQUAGUARD” dealer, subject to the Customer’s satisfaction of its contribution obligation set forth in Paragraph 3,
below (which applies only after the second full year of the five-year warranty period). All warranty claims are subject to the Customer's
compliance with all applicable requirements set forth in this limited warranty, including the Customer's obligation to ship the unit (with shipping
charges prepaid) to SGS (as described in Paragraph 9, below).
In the first two years of the five-year prorated warranty period, SGS will repair or replace any “AQUAGUARD” parts in the Unit that are confirmed to
have been defective at no cost to the Customer. In years three, four and five of the warranty period, SGS will repair or replace any “AQUA
GUARD” parts in the Unit that are confirmed to have been defective, provided the Customer shall be required to pay a portion, equal to the
Applicable Percentage (as determined below for each applicable year) of the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the defective
part being repaired or replaced, as a condition precedent to SGS’ obligation to repair or replace such defective part. The Applicable
Percentage shall be determined as follows:
Third Year of Five year Warranty Period: Sixty Percent (60%) of MSRP
Fourth Year of Five-Year Warranty Period: Sixty Percent (60%) of MSRP
Fifth Year of Five-Year Warranty Period: Sixty Percent (60%) of MSRP
3. This limited warranty is solely for the replacement of defective parts as hereafter provided. SGS reserves the right to replace defective parts
with new or refurbished parts at its sole discretion. All warranty replacement parts furnished by SGS will carry a warranty against manufacturing
defects for the greater of: (i) one year from the date of installation, or (ii) the balance of the original five-year warranty period on the part
replaced. Failed parts must be returned to SGS for examination and replacement at purchaser’s sole cost and expense, to determine whether
failure is due to manufacturer defect or other cause.
4. This limited warranty is applicable only if the unit is installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the procedures outlined in the
“AQUAGUARD” Owner’s Manual. Failure to do so will void this limited warranty.
5. Pool water must be tested regularly in order to properly maintain its chemical balance, which is critical to proper operation of the unit.
Problems or equipment failures resulting from the failure to maintain pool water chemistry in accordance with guidelines set forth in the Owner’s
Manual will void the warranty. Customer releases SGS and holds SGS harmless from any and all claims attributable in whole or in part to their
failure to comply with the foregoing guidelines concerning maintenance of pool chemistry.
6. Without limiting the generality of any of the waivers contained within this limited warranty, this limited warranty applies only to equipment
failures due to manufacturing defects and explicitly does not apply to any injury, loss, damage, defect, or malfunction of the unit or failure to
function caused by, or attributable to, among other things, any of the following: low salinity, copper chemical damage, improper handling,
improper storage, abuse, unauthorized or improper installation, unsuitable application of the unit, lack of reasonable and necessary
maintenance, winter freezing, operation not in accordance with the “AQUAGUARD” Owner’s Manual, failure to follow all safety instructions or
precautions, improper valve locations, excessive pressure, repairs made or attempted by anybody other than SGS or one of its authorized
representatives, or Acts of God. The determination of the cause of any failure shall be made solely by SGS.
7. This limited warranty shall be void if Customer modifies the Unit in any respect including, but not limited to the use of parts other than genuine
parts.
8. SGS representative will repair or replace, at its option, a Unit or part proved to be defective within the warranty periods and under the
conditions of this limited warranty. This limited warranty is void if the Control Center has been tampered with (there are no user serviceable parts
inside). The Customer must arrange prepaid shipping for servicing of the warranted items or under SGS’ instruction after proper authorization
(call 1-866-972-SALT). No packages will be accepted without a SGS / issued Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA).
9. SGS is not responsible for (i) the removal of the Unit, (ii) damages due to such removal, (iii) any other expenses incurred in transporting the Unit
(or parts of the Unit) to or from an authorized SGS service center, nor (iv) the reinstallation of the repaired or replacement Unit or parts at
Customer’s location. All such costs shall be the sole responsibility of the Customer.
10. In no event shall SGS be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature or kind from damages to persons or property,
including any damage resulting from the use of the system with a substandard or improperly installed pool circulation system.
11. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL SUCH OTHER WARRANTIES ARE DISCLAIMED EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
IMPOSED BY STATE CONSUMER LAW WHICH MAY NOT BE WIAVED UNDER THE TERMS OF AN EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY IMPOSED BY STATE CONSUMER LAW SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE (1) YEAR FROM DATE OF
PURCHASE.
12. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, prohibit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or impose limitations on the scope of implied or express warranties (and the waivers therein) that may be inconsistent with the express
limitations set forth in this warranty. In such states, the above limitations may not apply to you, or their application to you may be limited. This
limited warranty shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable federal, state and local law. This limited warranty is valid only
in the United States of America and Canada, and does not apply to SGS systems sold or installed in any other country.
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Table of Contents
AquaGuard Series Residential Warranty 2
Table of Contents 3
Safety Instructions and Precautions 4
System Sizing 6
How the AquaGuard Chlorinator Works 7
Water Preperations and Tips on Water Chemistry 7
Salt: When and How to Add It 9
Salt Convertion Table 10
Chlorinator Installation 11
Installation Preperation 12
Installation Procedures 13
Start-up Procedures 14
System Operation 15
System Maintenance 17
Troubleshooting 19
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Safety Instructions & Precautions
Congratulaons on your purchase of a Saltwater Chlorinator. You have made a wise decision and
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ill benet from your chlorinator for many years to come. Please take a moment to read through the
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nre manual before installing your new unit. Your chlorinator must be installed and operated as
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pecied.
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MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1
. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
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. WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this
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roduct unless they are closely supervised at all mes.
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. WARNING – Risk of Electric Shock. Connect only to a grounding type
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eceptacle protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Contact a
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ualied electrician if you cannot verify the receptacle is protected by a GFCI
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. Do not bury cord. Locate cord to minimize abuse from lawn mowers, hedge
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rimmers, and other equipment.
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. WARNING – To reduce the risk of electric shock, replace damaged cord
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mmediately.
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. WARNING – To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use extension cord to
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onnect unit to electric supply; provide a properly located outlet.
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. [For swimming pool pumps with or without a maximum 3-foot (0.91-m) cord]
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AUTION – This [chlorinator] is for use with permanently installed pools and may
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lso be used with hot tubs and spas if so marked. Do not use with storable pools.
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permanently-installed pool is constructed in or on the ground or in a building
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uch that it cannot be readily disassembled for storage and reassembled to its
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riginal integrity.
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. CAUTION- This product can form hazardous gas if not installed or operated
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orrectly.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
•All systems are shipped from the factory wired for 220 Volts.
•To reduce risk of electrical shock make sure all power to pool equipment area is oprior to any
installaon or removal of System components.
•Immediately replace damaged Control Center cord.
•Do not bury cord. Locate cord to minimize abuse from lawn mowers, hedge trimmers and other
equipment.
•Severe shock or injury will likely occur as a result of drill or drill cord coming in contact with
water. Never allow electric drill or cord to come in contact with water. Only plug drill into a
Class A (5 Millampere Trip) protected Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) in accordance with
the Naonal Electrical Code Secon 680 (USA ONLY). Please see your drill owner’s manual for
further safety precauons.
•Install the Control Center at least 10 feet from the inside walls of a pool to prevent any
possibility of the unit coming in contact with water.
•The Chlorinator has been designed with an internal electronic ow sensing tab. This
device automacally switches the power to the electrolyc cell “OFF” when the water through
the cell stops. To prevent cell damage and/or personal injury, do not in any way interfere with
this system which has been designed for your protecon.
CHEMICAL USE HAZARD
•To avoid personal injury when working with pool chemicals, always wear rubber gloves and eye
protecon, and work in a well-venlated area. Use cauon when choosing a locaon to open
and use chemicals as they may damage any surface to which they come in contact.
•The addion of certain chemicals can reduce the eecveness of chlorine. Always make sure
that proper residual chlorine levels are maintained to avoid personal injury.
•This product produces chlorine. Individuals with any type of chlorine sensivity should take the
appropriate precauons to avoid injury or illness.
Important Noce:
Aenon Installer: This manual contains important informaon about
the installaon, operaon and safe use of this product. Before installing this product, read and follow all
warning noces and instrucons which are included. This informaon should be given to the owner
and/or operator of this equipment.
WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow safety
warnings and instrucons can result in severe injury, death, or property damage. Call 1-866-972-
7258 or go to www.sgshclorinators.com for addional free copies of these instrucons.
Safety Instructions & Precautions
continued
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System Sizing
AGWV20 Produces up to .78 pounds of Free Chlorine per day to maintain residenal
pools up to 20,000 gallons*.
AGWV40 Produces up to 1.35 pounds of Free Chlorine per day to maintain
residenal pools up to 40,000 gallons*.
*Correct sizing of a chlorine generator is subject to the specicaons of
each body of water, and should be carefully evaluated for best results.
Where heightened chlorine demand exists due to warmer climates,
humidity, high bather load, water features and other environmental
factors, the maximum pool size should be reduced by at least 30%.
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How the Chlorinator Works
Common salt (sodium chloride) is made up of two elements, sodium and chloride. When the system is
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nstalled, a measured quanty of salt is dissolved in the pool water to create a mild saline soluon. As
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art of the daily ltraon cycle, the pool water is passed through the electrolyc cell to produce
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hlorine, which is instantly dissolved into the water. The chlorine generator also produces ozone and
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ydrogen in the cell as by-products.
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n simple, non-technical terms, the chlorine instantly starts to destroy bacteria, viruses and algae, aer
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oing this it reverts back into dissolved salt. This cycle connues as new chlorine is produced from the
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alt water in the electrolyc cell, sanizing the pool and changing once more back into dissolved salt.
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very day, when the system and the ltraon system are switched on, dust and debris are
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rapped by the lter and the chlorinator sanizes the water to make it safe and sparkling clean.
Water Preperation & Tips on Water Chemistry
Pool water that is not maintained properly will cause damage to the electrolyc cell and possibly void
the warranty of the cell. Properly balancing pool water chemistry is the most important aspect of
maintaining a swimming pool. Pool water must be tested regularly in order to properly maintain its
chemical balance. In accordance with The Associaon of Pool and Spas Professionals (APSP) standards,
we recommend the following water balance condions be maintained on an ongoing basis to protect
the pool nish and equipment, and ensure a pleasing appearance of the water. The system is
warranted to operate properly only if these condions are met.
Free Chlorine
1.0 - 3.0 PPM
Chlorine levels above 3.0 may
cause corrosion of pool metals
pH
7.2 - 7.6
High pH reduces sanizer
eciency
Total Alkalinity (TA)
80 - 100 PPM
The harder the water, the
lower TA should be kept
Cyanuric Acid (CYA) -- Chlorine Stabilizer
20 - 30 PPM
Minimizes destrucon of
chlorine residual by sunlight
Calcium Hardness
200 - 400 PPM
Excess calcium may require
you to drain pool and add water
Metals, Phosphates and Nitrates
None
Depletes chlorine in your pool.
Salt Residual
3000-4000 PPM
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Water Preperation & Tips on Water Chemistry
continued
How to adjust pH
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pH range of 7.2 – 7.6 is ideal for maximum comfort and minimum chlorine demand. Always adjust
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otal alkalinity before adjusng pH. Low pH (acidic water) leads to snging eyes and corrosion of open
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etal ngs. If the pH is below 7.0 AND the Total Alkalinity is below 80 ppm, use Soda Ash to adjust.
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irst, test for metals. Consult your pool professional regarding which chemical is best for your situaon
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nd the proper amount to use. Check the pH aer 4 hours of circulaon, adjusng as necessary to
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chieve the proper range.
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igh pH (alkaline water) leads to clouding of the water and reduces the eecveness and amount of
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cve chlorine. This means algae and germs can grow. Lower the pH by adding muriac acid to the
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ool water. The acid demand indicated by your 4-in-1 test kit will show the amount of acid to use. If
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our pH remains inconsistent, check your total alkalinity.
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otal alkalinity aects pH
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otal Alkalinity (TA) is the measure of bicarbonates, carbonates, hydroxides and other alkaline
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ubstances found in pool water. Alkalinity is dened as the ability of the water to resist changes in pH;
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lso known as the buering capacity of the water, Alkalinity keeps the pH from "bouncing" all over the
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lace. TA is oen confused with pH, which it aects. If TA is too low, the pH will be dicult to maintain
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nd may cause staining of pool surfaces. Total alkalinity should be in the range of 80 – 100 PPM.
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o raise total alkalinity, it is necessary to add pH buer (sodium bicarbonate) at the rate shown in the
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anufacturer’s instrucons to reach the 80 – 100 PPM range. 1.5 lbs. of sodium bicarbonate raises
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0,000 gallons of pool water by 10 PPM.
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o lower the total alkalinity, use muriac acid. The acid demand chart in your 4-in-1 test kit will indicate
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he necessary amount to add. Adjust as needed unl the reading (taken at least 24 hours later) is in the
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0 – 100 PPM range. When TA is correct, you may need to adjust pH. Low TA levels (below 80 PPM)
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ill cause pool water to become acidic. Corrosion of the electrolyc cell caused by low TA levels will
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ot be covered under the three year limited warranty.
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se Chlorine Stabilizer to Protect Chlorine Residual
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hlorine stabilizer, also known as condioner, acts as a sun-screen for chlorine on outdoor pools and
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inimizes it from being destroyed too quickly by the Sun’s ultra-violet rays; it helps the chlorine last
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onger and reduces consumpon. Chlorine stabilizer should be added according the manufacturer’s
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nstrucons to achieve a level of 20-30 PPM, depending on the geographical climate. It is crucial to stay
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ithin this range, as high condioner levels can lead to algae growth and other problems. The only way
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o reduce the concentraon of condioner is to (parally) drain the pool water and then rell the pool
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o bring the level to the recommended 20-30 PPM.
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alt Requirements
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he system is engineered to operate in a broad salt range with a minimum of 3,000 PPM; a residual of
3
,000 to 4,000 PPM is recommended at all mes for peak eciency and best results. Thesystem can als
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andle special applicaon salt levels of up to 35,000 PPM without any adverse eects to the unit.
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OTE: HIGH salt level above 8,000 PPM may cause corrosion problems with metallic xtures, light rings,
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adders and handrails.
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Salt: When & How to Add It
AT START UP -- Determine the salinity level of the water before adding any salt with a salinity test
meter, salt test strips or through a water tesng facility. You should be aware that previous use of
sodium hypochlorite (liquid chlorine) creates residual salt within the pool. Salt should then be added to
the pool (see below for How To Add Salt) to bring the salinity level to the opmal range of 3,000 to
4,000 PPM -- table 1 on page 11 is a reference chart for the amount of salt needed to get to the
recommended level.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE – Salinity level should be checked monthly. The salt level should never be
allowed to fall below 3,000 PPM, as this will cause damage to the electrolyc cell. Salinity level is
lowered through diluon (adding fresh water or rainfall), water splashed out of the pool and/or
backwashing the lter. Salt is not lost through evaporaon. If the salinity level drops below the
recommended salinity range, use Table 1 on Page 11 to determine the amount of salt that has to be
added to obtain the proper salinity level.
NOTE: The chlorinator will au tomacally go into service mode (light #3 will illuminate, as shown
on illustraon 5 on page 17) when one of the following condions exist: cold water (under 60
0
), low salt
(under 2,000 PPM) and a dirty cell (see illustraon 5 on page 17 and Troubleshooting secon for
instrucons on what to do when the system goes into service mode).
We recommend using pool salt, which can be purchased at pool and hardware stores. Avoid using salt
with iodine or an-caking agents like YPS, which can cause some discoloraon of ngs and pool
surface nishes. Note: Do not use Rock Salt due to its high levels of impuries. Add enough salt to
obtain the proper concentraon, per the reference chart on page 11.
CAUTION: Do not operate the system with newly poured pool plaster. Check with the pool builder or
remodeler for specics on their products before you operate the chlorinator.
IMPORTANT: Other pool equipment may be damaged if the salt level is kept above 8,000 PPM. Refer
to the pool equipment manufacturer’s operaon manual for product specicaons and warranty
exclusions.
How to Add Salt to the Pool
1. Determine salt level as discussed above. Use Table 1 (on the next page) to calculate the amount
of salt needed.
2. Power on the pump to circulate the pool water.
3. Slowly pour in the salt around the outer perimeter of the pool for quick and even distribuon. To
avoid clogging the lter or damaging the Control Center and pump, do not add salt through the
skimmer or surge tank.
4. Brush the pool boom to distribute the salt evenly and allow water to circulate for 24 hours to
dissolve completely. Aer 24 hours, conrm salt level reading.
5. Power on the system and set output percentage to desired Sanizer Output level (see Basic
Operaon Secon on page 18)
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Salt Convertion Table
8000 10000 12000 14000 16000 18000 20000 22000 24000 26000 28000 30000 32000 34000 36000 38000 40000
0266 334 400 466 533 600 637 733 800 867 933 1000 1067 1113 1200 1267 1335
200 253 315 380 443 507 570 633 697 760 823 887 950 1013 1076 1140 1203 1267
400 240 300 360 420 480 540 600 660 720 780 840 900 960 1020 1080 1140 1200
600 227 283 340 397 453 510 567 623 680 737 793 850 907 964 1020 1077 1135
800 213 266 320 374 427 480 533 587 640 693 747 800 853 907 960 1013 1067
1000 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
1200 185 232 280 328 373 420 467 513 560 607 653 700 747 793 840 887 933
1400 171 215 260 305 347 390 433 477 520 563 607 650 693 737 780 823 867
1600 160 198 240 282 320 360 400 440 480 520 560 600 640 680 720 760 800
1800 147 182 220 258 293 330 367 403 440 477 513 550 587 523 660 697 733
2000 133 166 200 234 267 300 333 367 400 433 467 500 533 567 600 633 667
2200 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 360 390 420 450 480 510 540 570 600
2400 107 132 160 188 213 240 267 293 320 347 373 400 427 453 480 507 533
2600 93 116 140 164 187 210 233 257 280 303 327 350 373 397 420 443 466
2800 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 340 360 380 400
3000 67 84 100 116 133 150 167 183 200 217 233 250 267 283 300 317 333
3200 53 68 80 93 107 120 133 147 160 173 187 200 213 227 240 253 266
3400 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200
3600 27 33 40 46 53 60 66 73 80 86 93 100 106 113 120 127 133
3800 13 16 20 23 26 30 33 36 40 43 47 50 53 57 60 63 67
4000
ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok
Table 1 Approximate Pounds of Salt required for 4,000 PPM in Pool
Salt Concentraon Before Addion (PPM)
Pool Size (Gallons)
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Chlorinator Installation
The Chlorinator must be installed by a qualied pool professional or cered electrician.
If you have any quesons or need assistance in nding a qualied installer, please contact our
tech support hotline at 1-866-972-SALT (7258) or [phone], Monday through Friday, from
7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Arizona me, or via E-Mail at: ser[email protected].
Your Chlorinator includes the following:
1 Control Center
1 Cell Housing
1 O-Ring
1 Jumper Wire
1 Electrolyc Cell with cord, and Cap
1 Mounng Bracket
1 Cleaning Sck –Acid Replacement Device
1 Owner’s Manual
1 Wiring Conversion Literature (LOCATED ON BOX)
The following tools will be required to install the system :
-Screwdriver
-Level
-Hacksaw / or PVC cuer
-Wire Stripping Tool
-Electric Drill
-8AWG Copper Bonding Wire
INSTALLING THE CONTROL CENTER WARNING! When using electrical products, basic
precauons should always be followed: be sure to read and follow safety instrucons
on pages 4 though 6.
DANGER: Risk of electric shock, which can result in serious injury or death. Before
aempng installaon or service, make sure that all power to the circuit supplying
power to the system is disconnected / turned oat the circuit breaker. Connect only
to a circuit protected by a ground fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI).
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Installation Preperation
The systemcell MUST be installed horizontally, with the ports down, as the last piece of pool
e
quipment in line, on the return to the pool, aer the heater. (See illustraon 1 on next page) The
d
esign of the cell forms a natural gas trap. Even though the system has an internal ow sensor,
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his installaon provides a secondary safety feature to prevent gas build-up within the system. Note:
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he inlet is labeled on the cell housing with an arrow poinng up. The cell housing should be located 6
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nches above the height of plumbing: in the event there is no heater, the cell should be located above
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he height of the lter inlet and outlets. Any standard PVC cement may be used. Always use PVC
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leaner to prep all glue joints. Allow adequate drying me before turning on the pump. All of the ngs
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re 2 inch PVC, and if necessary can be reduced to 1½ inch PVC. The cell has a 10 foot power cord, and
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annot be modied; use precauon to place the cell housing within reach of the Control Center .
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he Control Center is shipped wiredfor 220V . The control center can be converted to 120V in the

eld by a pool professional or cered electrician; a wiring diagram for making the conversion in
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ncluded with each system. Quesons on this process should be directed to SGS tech support at
1
-866-972-7258; operang hours for speaking to a technician at the factory are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
A
rizona me, Monday through Friday.
T
he system is designed to power on ONLY when the primary pump is operang and should be
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ired to the load side of the me clock. It must be grounded with an 8AWG bonding wire from the lug
(
see illustraon #2 on page 15 ) on the boom of the Control Center to a grounding rod (this is
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ecessary to protect the integrity of the electronic systems). Note: systems are not
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ecommended to be installed on pools using a stainless steel liner or stainless steel plumbing.
LOAD
LINE
110/220VAC
POWER
SOURCE
6” VERTICAL
CONTROL
CENTER
POOL
RETURN SPA RETURN
FROM
POOL FROM SPA
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Installation Procedures
Control Center --
The Control Center can be mounted on a wall or posts.
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1. Using the end of the cell cord as a guide, locate a suitable locaon for the mounng of the
Control Center. The Control Center must be mounted on a noncombusble surface.
2. The wall mounng bracket should be fastened to the wall at a height comfortable for operaon.
Screws or anchors are not included. Make sure that the bracket is fastened directly onto
concrete with the proper anchoring device or into a stud in a noncombusble wall surface.
Mount the bracket by installing the one screw, and then leveling the bracket, and installing the
other screw, making sure that the mounng bracket is level and horizontal.
3. If mounng the Control Center on a post, it must be centered on a at panel of waterproof and
non combusble material at least 10” x 20”. Do not enclose the Control Center in any box.
4. The Control Center has two mounng bolt s installed at the top back of the unit: simply
place the head of the pins in the keyhole slots on the wall bracket, and allow the unit to hang
freely. Your Control Center is now mounted.
5. Connect 8AWG bonding wire (not included) between the grounding rod and the grounding lug
(located to the leof power cord in illustraon 2 above) on the boom of the Control Center.
The warranty will be voided if the bonding is not correctly done.
Electrolyc Cell
1. Locate pool return line aer the heater or lter as shown in illustraon # 1 above. This is the
preferred locaon for the cell housing, but must be located above the highest point of
plumbing.
2. Determine height necessary to bring cell above both the heater and the lter inlets and outlets.
3. Cut and glue the risers from the main plumbing into place. Install the cell housing to the top of
the risers, making sure the cell housing is installed level.
4. Install the O-ring into the receiving channel inside the cell housing, and then slide the cell into
the cell housing making sure the key way on the black plasc base aligns with the matching key
in the cell housing (with the water sensor tab in the 12:00 posion).
5.
Put the main cap into place and hand ghten only;
be sure not to strip the threads.
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Installation Procedures
continued
Connecng the cell cord to the Control Center
A
lign the three pins of the cell cord plug with the socket on the Control Center boom (Part A in
i
llustraon 2 shown above) and insert the connector unl it clicks in place. There are clips located on
e
ither side of the plug on the Control Center -- make sure they are locked into the cell half of the plug.
R
eseable Circuit breaker
A
six amp reseable circuit breaker is located on the boom right of the control panel (Illustraon #2 on
p
age 15). In the event that the circuit breaker trips, push on the rubber cover and you will feel it click as
i
t resets.
S
pecial Situaons
F
looded Plumbing Installaon -- This exists when the water level of the pool is above the height of the
p
ool equipment. Some pool systems may have valves that will isolate the equipment. If not, one ball
v
alve should be installed on the inlet side of the cell and a one-way check valve should be installed on
t
he outlet side of the cell. This will eliminate the possibility of having a gas build-up (which could cause
possible cell damage) and allow the cell to be removed for cleaning when necessary.
Start-up Procedures
1. Balance your water chemistry according to the Water Chemistry Parameters shown on page 8. Add
the proper amount of salt and circulate 24 hours before starng the Chlorinator.
2
.Start system at the 75% sanizer output level and operate normally. For the rst two weeks, test
the water every 2-3 days for proper chlorine residual levels. Raise or lower the sanizer output by
pressing the output control arrows as needed (see operaon instrucons on next page), according
to your test results.
3
.If sanizer output percentage seng is 100%, and chlorine residuals are sll below the 1-3 PPM
range, increase the output to BOOST, the system will run in this mode for 72 hours, and
automacally return the system to 100% aer the 72 hours has expired. The rule of thumb for daily
run me of the system is 1 hour of operaon for every 10 degrees of ambient temperature
(i.e. 90 degrees would equal 9 hours of run me).
4
.Once your Sanizer output percentage seng has been established, you should only need to adjust
the output level because of higher chlorine needs than normal, like increased bather usage or heavy
rainfall (that can accelerate consumpon of chlorine.
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status service
polarity
Chlorine Output
Output Control
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6
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25%
50%
75%
100%
Boost
System Operation
The chlorinator is designed to make sanizing your pool very easy with minimal maintenance. The
system will reduce the need to add chlorine and decrease spikes in your chlorine readings, giving
you the ability to relax and enjoy crystal clear pool water. The system begins to operate at its full
potenal immediately. The reversing polarity feature aids in increasing the life of the electrolyc cell and
minimizing the maintenance of calcium bridging between the cell blades. The clear cell housing
makes the monitoring of chlorine producon and scale build up easy and visually accessible.
Control Center Funcons
1Sanizer Output Lights shows level of chlorine output as a percentage of system capacity
2Polarity + /- indicates direcon of current; reverses every 6 hrs. of operaon automacally
3Systems Operaons Status solid light indicates the system is operang correctly
4Systems Operaons Service if lit indicates a system warning; see Troubleshoong secon
5Output Control Up or Down press once to increase or decrease system output to next or
previous level
6On / OSwitch controls main power to system
Illustraon 5
on off
6
1
2
3 4
5
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System Operation
continued
Basic Operaon
Engage Power switch (#6 on Illustraon 5 shown above) by pressing to “On” posion. As the system
boots up, the lights will ash for about ten seconds. The System Status light (#3) will then remain solid;
the Sanizer Output lights (# 1) will display the selected chlorine output level. One of the Polarity lights
(# 2) will also illuminate, indicang the direcon of current. Every six hours of system operaon the
polarity will change automacally, which prolongs the life of the cell and minimizes build up between
the cell blades. If the power is interrupted (either by the pump turning oor by pung the Power
switch into the oposion), the system will automacally reset to the seng when last powered on.
Once the system is in normal operaon mode, you can adjust output by pressing buon #5 (Up) to
increase or #5 (Down) to decrease output one increment. Each adjustment will be accompanied by
illuminaon of the light above the arrow, which indicates acvaon of the control system; you will then
see the associated change in the Sanizer Output level. TIP: Check chlorine level on a regular basis
and adjust output of the chlorinator accordingly. Make sure that all pool chemicals arewithin
balance.
Provided the chlorinator is sized properly, the unit will supply a sucient amount of chlorine to
sanize pool water on a daily basis. If operated 24 hours a day in BOOST, more chlorine would be
generated than would be needed by most pools (1-3 PPM). The BOOST MODE (with the red BOOST light
illuminated) will automacally operate for 72 hours of run me, and then reduce to the 100% level. The
BOOST MODE should be used to oset “out of the ordinary” condions: unusual weather or extremely
high bather load. Unlike other chlorinators, the system is able to produce chlorine at all sengs on the
Sanizer Output scale for its enre run me. Adjusng the Output control from 75% down to 50%
means that your unit is producing 50% of its capacity, for the enre run of the system. This has a
posive impact on cell longevity, as well as the amount of chlorine being produced by your system.
CAUTION: Before operang the Chlorinator for the rst me, refer to “Safety Instrucons &
Precauons” (pages 4-6) and “Pool Water Preparaon” (page 8-11). Do not run the system unl it is
certain that salt has been dissolved in the pool. Operang without adequate salt will result in damage to
the electrolyc cell and will void your warranty.
The Associaon of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP) recommends that all water in a residenal pool
pass through the ltraon system at least once every 12 hours (referred to as pool water turnover). As
discussed in “Startup Procedures” (page 16), the general rule of thumb for the Chlorinator is to
operate the system 1 hour for every 10
o
F ambient air temperature. It may take a few days to achieve
the correct amount of pool pump operang me (run me). Results depend on many variables and can
vary from one pool installaon to the next, so this should be discussed with either the pool builder or
your pool professional.
The key points are:
•Operate the pool pump at least 1 hour for every 10 degrees of ambient air temperature.
•Be sure to follow the guide line set forth by The Associaon of Pool and Spas Professionals for
water chemistry
•The pool pump mer can reduce energy consumpon; make sure to consult your local electrical
company for opeak operang mes and program your mer within their guide lines
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System Maintenance
Cell Maintenance -- How and When to Clean Your Cell
A
lthough the is a low maintenance reversing polarity system, occasional manual cleaning of the
l
ow maintenance Electrolyc cell will be required to remove scale and calcium build up. How oen this
c
leaning is needed depends on the chemistry of the pool water, including the hardness of the water and
h
ow you balance your pool water chemistry, among other things. Although cleaning once every one to
t
hree months is fairly normal, periodic inspecons of the Electrolyc cell through the clear housing
(
while the system is operang) is the best way to determine if the cell needs cleaning.
W
hen to clean the cell is easily determined by a simple visual inspection of the cell while the
s
ystem is operang. Carefully looking through the cell housing, check for buildup (which is easily seen)
o
n the electrodes and the legs that aach the electrodes to the cell base (illustraon 4 on page 20). If
t
here is no buildup, there is no need to clean the cell. If there is buildup, ALWAYS TURN OFF THE PUMP
P
RIOR TO CLEANING THE CELL. THE PUMP AND FILTER SYSTEM IS OPERATED UNDER PRESSURE, AND
T
HE PRESSURE MUST BE RELIEVED BEFORE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO REMOVE THE CELL FROM THE CELL
H
OUSING.
H
OW TO CLEAN THE CELL
1. Remove the cell cap (the large black cap at the end of the clear cell housing) by turning it
counter clock-wise.
2. Gently pull the cell electrodes out of the housing, being careful not to damage the O-Ring.
3. Once the cell is removed from the housing, slide the cleaning sck (acid replacement device)
between the blades to remove any calcium buildup (see Illustraon 3 on page 20). Make sure to
clean the legs of the electrodes as well (see illustraon 4 on page 20). NOTE: THERE IS NO NEED
TO USE ACID FOR THIS PROCESS AS IT REDUCES THE LIFE OF THE ELECTRODES.
4. Take the O-Ring out of the cell housing, and remove material or debris from it. Once you have
cleaned the O-Ring, use a towel or Q-TIP to wipe out the channel in the cell housing that the O-
Ring seats into.
5. Return the O-Ring to its channel in the cell housing (DO NOT USE LUBRICANT).
6. Install the electrodes into the cell housing, making sure not to disturb the O-Ring. Seat the tab
on the top of the cell base into the indentaon on the cell housing. If this is done correctly, the
sensor located at the electrode base will be facing up in the 12:00 posion.
7. Return the black cap to the cell housing and hand ghten in the clockwise direcon. Be careful
not to over ghten.
8. Re-start your pump; any loosened calcium will probably be brushed owith the water ow.
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System Maintenance
continued
Weekly Service
C
hlorine Test: Test pool water chlorine level with a reliable test kit. Maintain ideal range by adjusng
S
anizer Output level (seeBasic Operaon on page 1 8 ) . Note:Chlorine residual above 5.0 PPM
m
ay cause corrosion of pool metals and possible damage to associated pool equipment. It is
r
ecommended that chlorine test samples be taken from two places, one at the pool return line, the
o
ther well away from the pool return line. Compare the samples. A higher level of chlorine should be
f
ound at the pool return line, which conrms that the systemis producing chlorine.
p
H Level Test: Test the pH level of your pool with a test kit. If necessary, adjust according to your pool
p
rofessional’s recommendaons. A pH level of 7.2 - 7.6 is recommended. Note: Never use dry acid to
a
djust pH in arid geographic areas with excessive evaporaon and minimal diluon of pool water with
f
resh water. A build-up of byproducts can damage the electrolyc cell.
M
onthly Service
T
o ensure that the correct chemical balance is maintained in your pool, it is important to perform the
f
ollowing recommended pool water test every month. Take a water sample from your pool to a local
p
ool store or your pool professional for tesng.
1. Salt Level Test: Make sure salt level is within acceptable range (3,000-4,000 PPM). If salt level is
low, see table 1 on page 11 for the amount of salt to add
2. Total Alkalinity Test: Adjust according to your pool professional’s recommendaons. 80-100
PPM APSP Standard
3. Stabilizer (Cyanuric Acid): Maintain ideal range of 20-30 PPM. Follow your pool professional’s
recommendaons.
4. Calcium Hardness: If necessary, adjust according to your pool professional’s recommendaons.
APSP standard of 200-400 PPM is recommended.
5. Metals Test: It is recommended that the pool water be tested periodically for the presence of
metals such as copper, iron, and manganese. These metals should not be present in the pool
water. If those metals are present, contact your pool professional immediately.
C
HLORINE: During peak sanizer demand (heavy rain, high bather usage, and/or high heat) it may be
n
ecessary to increase the sanizer level by increasing your sanizer output seng and/or pump
r
unme. Conversely, with low sanizer demand, you can decrease the output level to a lower seng.
F
or extremely heavy sanizer demand or to increase your sanizer levels, you can run the system at
1
00% or supplement with a Potassium Monopersulfate based shock. CAUTION: Excessive chlorine
l
evels can cause premature cell failure and corrosion damage to other metallic pool equipment. Avoi
d
o
ver saturaon of chlorine levels.
p
H: When your pH falls below the accepted range, your sanizer is used up very quickly and can be
d
amaging to your equipment. For pH levels higher than the accepted range, your sanizer becomes
m
uch less eecve and will work harder to keep your pool sanized.
C
ALCIUM HARDNESS AND TOTAL ALKALINITY:The system provides 100% pure sodium hypochlorite and
d
oes not aect the calcium hardness or total alkalinity levels. Maintain and balance only as needed.
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Troubleshooting
Situaon
Possible Cause
Correcve Acon
Low or no chlorine residual
In pool
Low stabilizer (Cyanuric acid level in pool
water)
Add stabilizer to maintain 20-30
PPM per pool professional’s
recommendaons.
Insucient run me
Increase daily run me.
Recommend 1 hour of run me per
10 degrees ambient temp.
Chlorine Output percentage set too low
Increase the Sanizer Output Level
(see page 15)
Recent increases in weather temperature
without increasing the Sanizer Output of
the system
Increase the Sanizer Output Level
(see page 15)
Temporary loss of chlorine due to heavy
rain, leaves, ferlizer or heavy bather
load, recent party, or pets using pool. Loss
of salt due to rain or added water.
Set Sanizer Output to BOOST
(Super Chlorinate) for 72 hours.
Recheck--if sll too low, super-
chlorinate with outside source.
(Take pool water sample to pool
professional) Add salt.
Low or no chlorine
Low salt level (less than 3,000 PPM).
System Status light is ashing/ service
light is yellow / solid.
Increase Salt level by adding salt
according to chart on Page 10
High Phosphates/Metals
High nitrate level. Metals
present in pool water.
Contact Pool Professional.
Phosphates in pool water
Use phosphate remover as
instructed or contact Pool
Professional
New pool water, or not shocked properly
upon startup.
Super-chlorinate pool with outside
source.
Clogged or dirty cell
Remove cell from housing to clean
(see “Cell Maintenance,” page 16)
Status light is ashing and
service light is on.
Pool water needs salt.
Cell is clogged or dirty.
Water temperature is low
Insucient water ow
Insucient water ow—dirty lter
Sensor tab (top of cell) issues
Test salt level of water. Add salt
(page 10) if necessary
.
Check and clean cell (pp 16-17)
Check water temp (if below 60
degrees, turn system o)
Make sure pump is running. Check
and correct all valve alignments
Follow lter cleaning procedures
Clean oany calcium on sensor tab.
Make sure there is not an air bubble
at point of sensor tab in cell housing
– if there is, contact your pool
professional or our tech hotline: 1
866 972-SALT
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Troubleshooting
continued
Unable to increase Chlorine
Producon
Cell is plugged with debris, cold water,
low salt level
Check cell and clean, check salt
level, check water temperature.
Problem with power to Control Center
Check to make sure On/OFF Switch
is on.
Make sure pump is on.
Check Circuit Breaker (Part C on
Illustraon 2, page 13) on boom of
Control Center; if tripped, press
rubber cover to reset
No AC power to Control Center
Verify me clock is providing 220
VAC to Control Center when acve
(TO BE DONE BY CERTIFIED POOL
PROFESSIONAL, OR ELECTRICAN)
System Status light solid
System is operang normally
No soluon, everything is ne.
Enjoy your pool!
Status light is ashing or service
light is on while operang on
low output percentage.
Low salt level, dirty cell, damaged cell
blade coangs.
Set the output to “Boost” and then
hold down the upward arrow
buon unl the polarity lights begin
to ash back and forth. Check to see
if status light has stopped ashing
or the service light has turned o.
The system will not turn on.
Incorrect or no voltage coming from the
power source.
Have an experienced pool
professional or an electrician
conrm that the voltage is existent
and correct.
Circuit breaker may be tripped
Check the circuit breaker located on
the control center box and reset the
breaker is it has been tripped.
Circuit boards may be damaged.
Call manufacturer to troubleshoot
the system with a technician.
The cell housing is leaking from
the cap (boom of cell cap or
through the cord hole)
O-ring may be improperly seated.
Conrm that O-ring has not been
lubricated. Clean the o-ring slot of
any dirt or debris. Fully seat the o-
ring in into the slot before inserng
the cell back into the housing.
Cell cap may be cross threaded.
Unscrew cap and conrm that the
cap screws onto the housing
without resistance.
Water is leaking from the cell
plug.
Water is traveling through a crack in the
cell base and up the cell cord.
Call manufacturer and troubleshoot
the system with a technician.
The tanium “legs” that hold up
the cell blades have broken
apart from the blades.
The legs have been eaten away due to
corrosive water.
Call manufacturer to troubleshoot
the system with a technician.
The weld that held the “legs” and blades
together has failed.
Call manufacturer to troubleshoot
the system with a technician.
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