Astral Pool ELITE 60 User manual

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CONTENTS
1. Product specifications and technical characteristics
1.1. Table of characteristics
1.2. Packaging
1.3. Measurements
2. Checklist of quality controls passed
3. Certificate of CE conformity
4. Certificate of warranty
5. Characteristics and design standards
6. Exploded view
7. Recommendations
7.1. Packaging
7.2. Storage
7.3. Transport
7.4. Location
7.5. Operation fundamentals
7.6. Installation
7.6.1. Electrolysis cell installation
7.6.2. Electrical connection of the electrolysis cell
7.6.3. Installation of the external flow detector
7.6.4. Installation of the pH/ORP sensor
7.6.5. Start-up
7.6.6. Controls and indicators
7.6.7. System configuration
7.7. Operation
7.7.1. System on stand-by
7.7.2. Production level selection
7.7.3. Salinity test
7.7.4. pH/ORP set point programming
7.7.5. Alarms
8. Maintenance
8.1. Electrolysis cell
8.2. Calibration of the pH sensor
8.2.1. “Fast” mode
8.2.2. “Standard” mode
8.3. Calibration of the ORP sensor
8.4. Maitenance of the pH/ORP sensors
9. Troubleshooting
10. “DO AND DO NOT” table

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ASTRALPOOL CHLORE ELITE SALT ELECTROLYSIS
Self-cleaning salt electrolysis systems, with integrated pH/ORP control.
1. Product specifications and technical characteristics
MODEL DESCRIPTION
42353 Salt electrolysis ELITE 10-12 g/h 60 - 80 m3
42354 Salt electrolysis ELITE 20-24 g/h 100 - 140 m3
42355 Salt electrolysis ELITE 25-32 g/h 140 - 170 m3
Microprocessor control.
Membrane keypad with control keys
and operation indication leds.
Control I/O: 2 inputs (potential-free con-
tact type) for monitoring the state of the
automatic cover and the external ow
switch.
Cell output: production control (11 dis-
crete levels).
Integrated pH/ORP controller.
Self-cleaning system with automatic
polarity switch of the electrodes.
Easy view display.
High efciency TWIN CELL® elec-
trodes.
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Natural convection cooling.
Power supply: Blue ABS (RAL 5002)
with aluminium base.
Electrolysis cell and sensor holder:
transparent blue methacrylate, direct
gluing to PVC D63 pipe allowed.
Double ow detection system: inte-
grated (gas detector) and external (ow
switch).
pH/ORP sensors: gel electrolyte and
plastic body (Noryl PPO).
Electrode state auto-diagnostic. Re-
placement warning.
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1.1. Table of characteristics
ELITE 60 ELITE 100 ELITE 160
Code 42353 42354 42355
Standard working voltage 230 V AC, 50 Hz.
Output (dc) 12 A 24 A 32 A
Production (g/h) 10 - 12 20 -24 25 - 32
Flow detector Gas detector + ow switch
Salinity range / Temperature 4 – 6 g./l. / +15 – 40°C
Electrodes SELF-CLEANING coated Titanium Estimated lifetime: 4.000 – 7.000 hours
of operation (depending on water quality)
Production control 0 – 100 % (11 production levels)
Cover control Input for potential free contact
Programmable reduction of production from control panel when closed cover
[10 ... 90%]
Polarity switch Programmable from control panel: 2/3 hours + test mode
External control One input for potential free contact for external ow switch.
Programmable contact logics from unit control panel
Salt level protection Automatic production protection
Measurement range 0.0 – 9.9 (pH) / 0 – 999 mV (ORP)
Control range 7.0 – 7.8 (pH) / 650 – 800 mV (ORP)
Precision ± 0.1 pH / ± 1 mV (ORP)
Calibration Automatic with calibration solutions
Control outputs [pH] One output 230 V / 500 mA for dosage pump connection
pH/ORP sensors PPO body, range 0 – 12 (pH) / ± 2000 mV (ORP), solid electrolyte
Flow detector PPO Noryl GFN3 Casing / paddle, stainless steel
1,4571 shaft, EPDM O-ring

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1.3. Measurements
MODEL STANDARD
UNITS MEASUREMENTS (mm) VOLUME MANUFACTURER
42353 1 445 x 435 x 240 0,05 ID ELECTROQUIMICA
42354 1 445 x 435 x 240 0,05 ID ELECTROQUIMICA
42355 1 445 x 435 x 240 0,05 ID ELECTROQUIMICA
1.2. Packaging

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2. Checklist of quality controls passed
MATERIALS
INTAKE
Raw materials Certicates
ENTRY
FINISHED
PRODUCT
FINAL
SM: Coating surface control SM: Accelerated lifetime test
QC: Pressure test QC: Fatigue test
SM: 100% SELF-MONITORING INTEGRATED IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS ITSELF QC: PAPERWORK CONTROLS BY THE QUALITY DEPARTMENT
SM: Electrode holder water tightness control
SM: Finished visual appearance
Electrolysis
cell
Power box
Control
Cell
body
Cover
Base
Power supply
control
Thermoplastic
injection
Titanium
coating
SM: Circuit operational tests
SM: 8-hour test at maximum load
QC: Dimensional control and surface nishing

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3. Certificate of CE conformity
I.D. ELECTROQUÍMICA, S.L., CERTIFIES THAT:
The products listed above are in compliance with:
Certied products:
• SALT ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM
• Models:
• 42353 ASTRALPOOL CHLORE ELITE 60
• 42354 ASTRALPOOL CHLORE ELITE 100
• 42355 ASTRALPOOL CHLORE ELITE 160
Directives and Regulations applied:
• Directive 73/23/EEC: Low Voltage Directive.
• Directive 89/336/EEC: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
• European Standard EN 61558-1:1999, and all its modications.
Alicante, April 1st, 2008
Gaspar Sánchez Cano
General Manager
I.D. Electroquímica, S.L. _ Pol. Ind. Atalayas, Dracma R-19 _ E-03114 ALICANTE. Spain.

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4. Certificate of warranty
GENERAL ASPECTS
1.1. According to these provisions, the seller guarantees that the guaranteed product is in per-
fect condition upon delivery.
1.2. The Total Warranty period is 5 YEARS for the following parts:
Code 4408041301 COVER ELITE
Code 4408041302 KEYPAD ELITE
Code 4408041101 CONTROLLER WALL BASE
Code 4408041116 CONTROLLER SCREW BASE
Code 4408041117 CONTACT PROTECTION COVER
Code 4408041122 CELL BODY
For the rest of the product the Total Warranty period is 2 YEARS.
1.3. The Warranty period will be calculated as of delivery to the purchaser. The electrode is cov-
ered by a 2-YEAR WARRANTY (or 5.000 hours), which is not extendable. The pH/ORP sensors
are covered by a 6-MONTH, non-renewable warranty.
1.4. Should the Product be faulty and the seller is notied during the Guarantee Period, he shall
repair or replace the Product at his own cost wherever he sees t, unless this is either impos-
sible or out of proportion.
1.5. When the Product cannot be repaired or replaced, the buyer may request a proportional
price reduction or, if the fault is important enough, rescission of the sales contract.
1.6. Parts replaced or repaired pursuant to this warranty shall not extend the warranty period of
the original Product, although they shall have their own warranty.
1.7. For this warranty to be effective, the buyer shall accredit the date of acquisition and delivery
of the Product.
1.8. When the buyer alleges a fault in the product over six months after its delivery, he shall ac-
credit the original and existence of the alleged fault.
1.9. This Warranty Certicate does not limit or prejudge consumer rights pursuant to national
legislation.

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS
2.1. For this warranty to be effective, the buyer must closely follow the manufacturer’s instructions
included in the documentation supplied with the product, as applicable to each product range and
model.
2.2. Whenever a schedule is dened for the replacement, maintenance or cleaning of certain prod-
uct parts or components, the warranty shall only be valid when said schedule has been correctly
followed.
LIMITATIONS
3.1. This warranty shall only be applicable to sales to consumers, with consumer being dened
as a person who purchases the product for other than professional purposes.
3.2. No warranty is applicable to normal wear or the product, parts, components and/or fungible
or consumable materials (except the electrode).
3.3. The warranty does not cover cases in which the product: (i) has been incorrectly treated; (ii)
has been inspected, repaired, maintained or handled by an unauthorised person; (iii) has been
repaired or maintained with non-original parts, or (iv) has been incorrectly installed or started
up.
3.4. When a faulty product results from incorrect installation or start-up, this warranty shall only
be applicable when the installation or start-up forms part of the product contract of sale and had
been performed by the seller or under the seller’s responsibility.
3.5. Damage or faults due to any of the following causes:
• Operation at salinity values of less than 3 g of sodium chloride per litre and/or tem-
peratures lower than 15ºC (59ºF) or higher than 40ºC (104ºF).
• Operation at a pH of more than 7.6.
• Use of explicitly unauthorised chemicals.
• Exposure to corrosive environments and/or temperatures of less than 0ºC (32ºF) or
more than 50ºC (125ºF).

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5. Characteristics and design standards
Power supply
Electrolysis cell
Sensor holder
pH sensor
ORP sensor
External ow detector (ow switch)
ORP 470 mV Calibration solution
pH 4.00 Calibration solution
pH 7.00 Calibration solution
CEE22 connector for dosage pump
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The power supply was designed in accordance with the EN 61558 European Standard.
The electrolysis cell and the sensor holder were designed for use in pools with a maximum
temperature of 40ºC, with pH, hardness and alkalinity levels within the limits stated in the
corresponding regulations. Water should be maintained within the parameters shown below:
pH 7.2 – 7.6
Alkalinity 80 – 150 ppm
Isocyanuric 0 – 30 ppm
SENSOR HOLDER
TheAstralPool Chlore Elite systems are supplied with a sensor holder that allows easy installation
of the control and safety elements included with the unit (pH/ORP sensors and external ow
detector), as well as other items such as an injection valve for pH control or an additional ground
connection. This sensor holder allows direct gluing to 63 mm PVC pipes.
EXTERNAL FLOW DETECTOR
The AstralPool Chlore Elite systems have a double ow detector that avoids the operation of the
system in the absence of a suitable water ow through the electrolysis cell, ensuring this way
its optimal operation at any moment.
INTEGRATED PH/ORP CONTROLLER
The AstralPool Chlore Elite systems include an integrated pH/ORP controller, adding to the
advantages of the salt electrolysis treatment of the swimming pool water, the self-control of the
recommended values of pH and ORP, and providing an integral and automatic treatment of your
swimming pool water.

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6. Exploded view
ID CODE DESCRIPTION ID CODE DESCRIPTION
1 4408041101 CONTROLLER WALL BASE 14 4408041307 ELECTRODE HOLDER PLUGS PVC 3/8” & 1/2”
2 4408041201 ELECTROLYSIS DISPLAYING CARD 15 4408041211 FLOW SWITCH
3 4408041106 POWER TRANSFORMER 190 VA 42353 16 4408041309 PH SENSOR
3 4408041107 POWER TRANSFORMER 370 VA 42354 17 4408041308 ORP SENSOR
3 4408041202 POWER TRANSFORMER 480 VA 42355 18 4408041310 CONNECTOR 12 mm-1/2”
4 4408041104 TRANSFORMER FIXATION SCREW 19 4408040605 PH 7.0 CALIBRATION SOLUTION (GREEN)
5 4408041203 CABLE GLAND M-12 20 4408040606 PH 4.0 CALIBRATION SOLUTION (RED)
6 4408041110 CABLE GLAND M-20 21 4408041017 ORP 470 MV CALIBRATION SOLUTION
7 4408041111 FUSE HOLDER 22 4408041122 CELL BODY
8 4408041113 FUSE 2 A 23 4408041118 CELL O-RING
8 4408041114 FUSE 3 A 24 4408041116 CONTACT PROTECTION COVER
8 4408041204 FUSE 4 A 25 4408041212 ELECTRODE SPARE 42353
9 4408041301 ELITE COVER 25 4408041213 ELECTRODE SPARE 42354
10 4408041302 ELITE KEYPAD 25 4408041214 ELECTRODE SPARE 42355
11 4408041303 POWER CARD AC-12 42353 26 4408041123 CELL THREADED RING
11 4408041304 POWER CARD AC-22 42354 27 4408041311 INTERNAL BNC CABLE
11 4408041305 POWER CARD AC-30 42355 28 4408041312 PH/ORP DISPLAYING CARD
12 4408041116 CONTROLLER SCREW COVER 29 4408041313 CONNECTOR CEE22 H EXTERNAL PH PUMP
13 4408041306 SENSOR HOLDER

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7. Recommendations
7.1. PACKAGING
The AstralPool Chlore Elite system is supplied correctly packed in a sealed cardboard box
where the position and stacking information in order to be palletized is indicated. Any failure to
comply with these indications can result in damage of the product. The components that should
be found in the packaging are indicated in the operation manual.
7.2. STORAGE
The AstralPool Chlore Elite sytem must be stored indoors. UV rays o direct water contact can
damage the package.
Maximum temperature of storage: 50°C
Minimum temperature of storage: -5°C
7.3. TRANSPORT
System boxes must be transported on adequately secured pallets. Once at the installation,
transport the system to its nal location in the packaging. If this is not possible, the system
should be handled with maximum care.
Any frictions, bumps or contact with rough surfaces can cause damages to the external nish
appearance.
7.4. LOCATION
Always install the power supply of the AstralPool Clore Elite system vertically on a solid and rigid
surface (wall). In order to guarantee a good state of conservation, the power supply should be
installed in a well-ventilated dry place. Due to IP degree of the power supply of the AstralPool
Chlore Elite salt electrolysis system should not be installed outdoors. The power supply should
be installed a bit distant from the electrolysis cell so that it cannot accidentally suffer water
splashes.
Beware of corrosive atmosphere formation due to pH decreasing solutions (specially, those
ones based on hydrochloric acid “HCl”). Do not install the Astralpool Chlore System near to
any stores of these chemicals. We strongly recommend the use of chemicals based on sodium
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7.5. OPERATION FUNDAMENTALS
When Astralpool Chlore Salt Electrolysis System is installed, a quantity of salt is dissolved
into the swimming pool water. This salty water then passes through the electrolysis cell that is
located in the plant room. When a weak electrical current is passed through the plates inside
the electrolysis cell, chlorine is produced. Maintaining a level of chlorine in swimming pool water
keeps the water sanitised and healthy to swim in.
TheAstralpool Chlore Salt Electrolysis System will produce chlorine whenever the pool circulation
system (pump and lter) is operational. The Astralpool Chlore systems will also monitor the
pH level and activate a dosing pump to add pH reducing chemical if necessary. Moreover,
the integrated ORP controller will automatically control the water chlorine level by connecting/
disconnecting the electrolysis system when necessary.
Nevertheless, it is important to continue testing the pool water chlorine, pH and alkalinity levels,
and to adjust these values as required. The chlorine level can be increased via the integrated
ORP controller. The pH level will be reduced by the AstralPool Chlore Elite system, and the
water chemical balance must be maintained manually.
The Astralpool Chlore Salt Electrolysis System consists of two elements: an electrolysis cell
and a power supply. The electrolysis cell contains a quantity of titanium plates (electrodes). The
power supply is provided with several safety devices, which are activated in case of system
irregular operation of the system, as well as a microprocessor driven control system.
The AstralPool Chlore Elite Systems have an automatic cleaning system that avoids scale
formation on the electrodes.

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7.6. INSTALLATION
Flow detector
Flow switch
Dosage pump
ORP sensor
pH sensor
Sensor holder
Injector
pH-minus
tank
Filter
Flow detector
Gas detector
POWER SUPPLY
CELL
RETURN
ASPIRATION
OTHER
EQUIPMENT
FILTER
CONTROL
BOX
Dosage
pump
Flow detector
Flow switch
ORP sensor
pH sensor
CEE22 connector

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7.6.1. ELECTROLYSIS CELL INSTALLATION
The electrolysis cell is made of a transparent polymer in whose interior the electrodes are
placed. The electrolysis cell must be always installed indoors and after the pool lter, and
after any other equipment (heat pumps, control systems, etc.). The installation of the cell should
allow easy access to the installed electrodes by the user. It is highly recommended to install the
electrolysis cell VERTICALLY, in a place of the pipe that can be easily isolated from the rest of
the installation by two valves, so that the tasks of maintenance can be carried out with no need
of partial or total draining of the swimming pool.
Where the cell is installed on a by-pass (recommended option), a valve to regulate the ow must
be introduced. Previously to installation, please consider the following commentaries:
Flow direction marked in the cell must be respected.
Recirculation system must guarantee the minimum ow
stated in the Table of Technical Specications (see section 8
from the Operation Manual).
The system ow detector activates if there is not recirculation
(ow) of water through the cell or if ow is very low. If
electrolysis gases are not properly removed through the
electrolysis cell, the generated gas bubble electrically
isolates the auxiliary electrode (electronic detection).
Therefore, when locating the electrodes in the cell, the level
sensor (auxiliary electrode) will have to be located in the
higher area of the cell. The safest orientation is shown in the
recommended installation diagram.
WARNING: if the in-out valves of the electrolysis cell are
closed simultaneously, the ow detector (gas detector)
will not work correctly, with the consequent risk of cell
breakdown. Although this situation is extremely unusual,
since the Astralpool Chlore Elite System has an additional
external ow detector (ow switch), it can be easily avoided
once the equipment has been installed, by locking at opened
position the return valve to the swimming pool, so it cannot
accidentally be manipulated.
FlowFlow
FLOW
DETECTOR
(GAS)
CRITICAL
WATER LEVEL
GAS
WATER
FLOW
DETECTOR
(GAS)
CRITICAL
WATER LEVEL
GAS
WATER
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Other congurations would only be acceptable in the case that they allow for detection of gas
bubbles when water ow through the cell is too low.
Recommended installation Allowed installation (not recommended)
Not allowed installations
The electrodes must be inserted in the electrolysis cell, tting the central electrode through the
guides located at the top and bottom of the cell.
FLOW
DETECTOR
(GAS)
FLOW
DETECTOR
(GAS)
FLOW
DETECTOR
(GAS)
FLOW
DETECTOR
(GAS)

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7.6.2. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF THE ELECTROLYSIS CELL
Make the interconnection between the electrolysis cell and the power supply according to
the following scheme. Due to relatively high current intensity circulating do not modify or cut
either the length or section of the supplied cables without making a previous consultation to an
authorized Astralpool distributor. The cable connecting the electrolysis cell and the power supply
must necessarily be of the maximum length recommended in the Manual: Elite 60 / 42353, 7.5
m.; Elite 100 / 42354, 4.0 m.; Elite 160 / 42355, 3.0 m.
Flow detector (gas)
Production
electrodes
YELLOW
BROWN
BLUE
7.6.3. INSTALLATION OF THE EXTERNAL FLOW DETECTOR
Besides the internal ow detector (gas detector) installed in all Astralpool Chlore equipment, the
Elite range systems have an additional mechanical ow detector (ow switch).
• Glue the sensor holder to a section of the pipe at the entrance to the electrolysis cell. It
should always be installed in a horizontal position relative to the ground.
• Install the ow detector (ow switch) supplied vertically in the sensor holder supplied with
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• There is an arrow on the head of the ow detector. Make sure that this arrow is parallel to
the pipe shaft and pointing in the direction that the water ows.
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• Do not install the ow detector near magnetic objects. They could affect the operation of
the magnetic device it contains and reduce its reliability.
7.6.4. INSTALLATION OF THE PH/ORP SENSOR
Insert the pH and ORP sensors into their corresponding places of the holder.
Loosen the connection screws and insert the sensor into the holder.
The sensors must be installed in the holder so that it is guaranteed that the sensors lo-
cated in their ends are always submerged in the water circulating through the pipe.
Always install the sensors vertically or with a maximum inclination of 40º.
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Connect the pH y ORP sensors supplied with the unit to the BNC connectors located on
the bottom part.
The AstralPool Chlore Elite systems have a connector in its bottom part in order to connect
a dosage pump for the water pH control. This dosage pump can be connected through a
CEE22 connector supplied in the package.
Dosage
pump
CEE22 connector
230 V / 500 mA máx.
ORP Sensor
pH Sensor
CEE22 connector
Dosage
pump
Direct connection Indirect connection
(for pump with consumption over 500 mA)
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