Bioniser pH Boss User manual

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INSTRUCTION BOOK
Simple, Effective pH Control System
Please read before you call us for advice.
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Pool: 7.3 pH OK
Set: 7.3 pH ¯
DOWN UP
AUTO /
OFF
PROGRAM /
SET
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
pH BOSS ILLUSTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ACID SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
pH BOSS INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
TEE PIECE INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
CONTROL BOX INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ACID PUMP HOSE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
TEE PIECE HOSE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
DRUM WEIGHT HOSE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
pH PROBE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
PROGRAMMING YOUR pH BOSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
AUTO / OFF KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
DOSE SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
MANUAL DOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CHANGING THE pH SET POINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ALARM FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
pH PROBE CALIBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
PUMP SQUEEZE TUBE LUBRICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
PUMP SQUEEZE TUBE REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
BIONISER CONTACT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT : ALWAYS USE DILUTED ACID. SEE SAFETY & WARRANTY SECTION.
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND NOTE HOW THEY
APPLY TO YOUR PARTICULAR POOL AND EQUIPMENT.
pH level is one of the most important pool balance Take note of the few “do’s and don’ts” and you will
parameters for any type of pool. Whether the pool have a simple and trouble free start up.
is ionised, ozone, salt water chlorinated (including Bioniser Pty Ltd is committed to creating a more
salt chlorinators that use alternative salts such as healthy environment… the pH BOSS is one integral
magnesium and potassium), liquid chlorine etc, the component of our ongoing journey in this
pH must be maintained at the correct level for direction.
optimum water quality and algae control.
Other components to advance ourselves along the
The pH BOSS takes the hassle out of controlling pH, path back to a toxic free world include the original
by doing the job for you. Whenever the pool Bioniser Bio-effective ionic pool and spa purifer,
filtration pump is running, the pH BOSS will add and also the Eco-Oxidizer chemical free pool
small, frequent doses of diluted hydrochloric acid oxidiser.
to ensure correct pH at all times.
Now for the first time pools are able to stay healthy
This not only saves you time, but it also takes the and clear without any toxic substances polluting
guesswork out of colour matching with pH tests your swimming environment or your lifestyle. You
and reduces chemical usage. In particular, the small are removed from all but the most simple tasks
doses will not reduce total alkalinity as quickly as required for pool care.
adding a larger amount of undiluted acid every
week or two. If you use a pool care service you can reduce the
time they visit… they are now almost redundant.
So the pH BOSS saves you time, frustration AND Let them visit once a month and sweep the pool,
money ! check the skimmer and add some acid to the pH
Before installing the pH BOSS, the pool water reservoir and you do no pool care whatsoever.
should be correctly balanced, particularly total This is the Bioniser “Ultimate Solution” to Pool
alkalinity. The pH BOSS can be safely used on brand Care…
new pools, including those pools which have high and your commitment to help us all return to a toxic
acid demand for the first few weeks, months and free Planet for your children to enjoy.
years of operation.
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pH BOSS ILLUSTRATION
pH BOSS ILLUSTRATION
DISPLAY
AUTO / OFF
PROGRAM / SET
UP & DOWN SETTING ADJUSTMENT
PERISTALTIC DOSING PUMP
BNC pH PROBE SOCKET
pH PROBE
DC POWER SOCKET
Press to select:
Auto ................Normal automatic pH control
OFF 24 Hrs .......Unit will not add acid for 24 hours, for example if
some buffer was added to the pool.
OFF ..................Unit will not add any acid automatically.
Press this button to cancel without saving changes when adjusting
settings in the programming menus.
Press to scroll through the five user setting menus.
Press to save changes when adjusting settings.
16 x 2 Line alphanumeric LCD with LED backlight.
Press to makes changes to user settings.
Precision, high quality dosing pump. 150mL/min flow rate while
running.
Connect pH Probe by
pushing on, then
clockwise 1/4 turn to
lock into place.
Use only genuine
power adaptor
supplied by Bioniser to
avoid damage to your
pH BOSS.
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Pool: 7. 3 pH OK
Set: 7.3 pH ¯
DOWN UP
AUTO /
OFF
PROGRAM /
SET
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Tee Piece, pH Probe
and one way valve
One Way
Valve
Tee Piece

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - READ
ACID SAFETY
PLEASE FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT ACID SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
ALWAYS ADD THE ACID TO WATER ALREADY IN THE DRUM. NEVER ADD WATER TO ACID.
IMPORTANT : CAUTION :
It is important to follow basic safety precautions Your warranty could become invalid should you fail
when installing and using this electrical equipment, to observe the following :
including the following :
1. Ensure you read and follow all instructions. 1. The pH BOSS must be installed and operated as
specified.
2. WARNING - ALWAYS USE DILUTED ACID AT A
RATIO OF NOT LESS THAN 4 PARTS WATER TO 1 2. Damage due to using undiluted or insufficiently
PART ACID. diluted acid is not covered by warranty.
3. WARNING - Do not allow children to use this 3. Turn off the power to the pH BOSS before
product unless they are closely supervised at all replacing the peristaltic dosing pump squeeze
times. This is to prevent accidental injury. tube.
4. Keep all cables and tubes visible and do not bury 4. The life of the unit will be extended (as with most
them. Also, position them so that they do not get other pool equipment) if it is placed indoors or in
damaged by lawn mowers, hedge trimmers and an enclosed structure. This is recommended as
other equipment. sunlight can damage the Liquid Crystal Display on
the face of the control unit. The LCD is covered
5. WARNING - To prevent electrical shock, acid within the warranty on a pro-rata basis.
spillage or incorrect dosing, replace damaged
cords or tubes immediately. 5. Always power the pH BOSS from a genuine
Bioniser power adaptor. An incorrect adaptor
6. Read these instructions and keep the instruction could damage the pH BOSS and will void your
manual in a safe place. warranty.
1. WARNING - always use diluted acid at 1 part acid
to 4 or more parts water with pH BOSS.
2. ALWAYS add acid to a larger volume of water.
NEVER add water to acid.
3. ALWAYS wear safety glasses and gloves.
4. ALWAYS dilute acid in a well ventilated area,
preferably outdoors.
5. ALWAYS have a source of fresh water nearby,
such as a hose, so you can wash down accidental
spillages.
6. In case of acid spillage onto clothing, eyes, skin,
concrete etc, wash down with large amounts of
fresh water immediately. SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE
IF NECESSARY.
1. e.g. Add water to a
20 Litre acid drum
to approx 1/2 full.
In case of a larger
drum, add 1 part
acid to 4 parts
water to be mixed
as above
2. Add 4 Litres only of
Hydrochloric Acid.
3. Top off the drum
with more water.
1. WARNING - always use diluted acid at 1 part acid
to 4 or more parts water with pH BOSS.
2. ALWAYS add acid to a larger volume of water.
NEVER add water to acid.
3. ALWAYS wear safety glasses and gloves.
4. ALWAYS dilute acid in a well ventilated area,
preferably outdoors.
5. ALWAYS have a source of fresh water nearby,
such as a hose, so you can wash down accidental
spillages.
6. In case of acid spillage onto clothing, eyes, skin,
concrete etc, wash down with large amounts of
fresh water immediately. SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE
IF NECESSARY.

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pH BOSS INSTALLATION
pH BOSS INSTALLATION
READ THE DO’S AND DON’TS AND TAKE THE TIME TO INSTALL CORRECTLY.
The pH BOSS can be installed onto a new pool or an tee BEFORE the Salt Chlorinator cell. The acid
existing pool with minimal pool preparation. Ensure will help to keep the expensive Chlorinator
that the pool is correctly balanced, in particular the cells clean.
!
Total Alkalinity. If a liquid Chlorine injection system is fitted,
install the tee BEFORE the Chlorine injection
1. Installing your pH BOSS takes around 30 minutes. point. The acid will help prevent the Chlorine
NOTE: Turn off all valves prior to fitting the T-piece injector becoming clogged with calcium.
(avoid leaks), and turn them back on again before
switching pool pump back on.
1. Cut out a 7cm section of pipe sufficient for the
2. Alternatively engage a competent person to do Tee piece that holds the pH sensor and one way
the job. valve.
3. If installing it yourself you will need : NOTE: The section that is cut out of the pipe
!PVC pressure glue and primer. should be about 60mm shorter than the Tee
!A fine tooth saw. piece.
4. The Probe/Injection Tee must be fitted on the 2. If the Tee piece diameter is larger than the pipe
pipe that sends water back to the pool after it has then use the 50mm to 40mm reducing bushes
been filtered (the “Return Line”). provided by glueing them in place in the Tee
!If a Bioniser is installed, fit the pH BOSS tee piece before fitting. The pipe should now fit
AFTER the Bioniser Tee. snugly into the Tee piece.
3. The Tee piece should be installed so that the pH
!If a Salt Chlorinator is installed, fit the pH BOSS O
Probe is within 30 of vertical.
TEE PIECE INSTALLATION
FILTER
Bioniser Tee
(If fitted)
pH BOSS Tee Salt Chlorinator
Cell
(if fitted)
WATER IN POOL
DO NOT MOUNT ON
VERTICAL SECTION OF PIPE,
WHICH MAKES THE PROBE
HORIZONTAL.
Correctly Installed Tee Incorrectly Installed Tee

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pH BOSS INSTALLATION
ACID PUMP HOSE INSTALLATION
The flexible inlet and outlet hoses are pre-fitted to
the pH BOSS for your convenience. These
instructions are included in case you need to change
the hoses in the future, which is part of normal wear
and tear. The tubes will need to be replaced every
two to three years, depending on pool size.
1. If the pH BOSS has been used before, remove the
drum weight from the acid drum and place into a
container of at least 1 litre of water.
Use the Manual Dose function (see page 9) to
pump 1 litre of water. This will flush the acid out
of the pump and hoses.
2. Disconnect the power from the pH BOSS.
3. Use a NEW sleeve kit. Re-using the old sleeve kit
may result in corrosive diluted acid leakage.
4. Cut the hose as required, as straight as possible.
5. Slip the Nut over the hose.
6. Slip the Sleeve onto the hose.
7. Push the Insert into the hose.
8. Push the hose and sleeve into the Tube Fitting.
9. Tighten the Nut firmly by hand. DO NOT OVER-
TIGHTEN.
Tube
Fitting
Insert
Sleeve
Nut
Hose
Tube Fitting Insert Sleeve Nut Hose
Suction from acid drum Delivery to
pipe
CONTROL BOX INSTALLATION
DO NOT SWITCH THE POWER ON UNTIL
INSTALLATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
1) If you are using a Bioniser or other system,
with a pool pump power outlet, plug the
1. Choose a position that will allow you to see the power adaptor into the outlet provided. Use
pH BOSS Display easily. Fix the control box in a double adaptor if necessary.
position using screws at each corner of the box.
2) Use a separate timer switch, which has been
NOTE: Make sure that the pH BOSS is positioned tuned to the same times as the timer
near enough to a power outlet and to the T-piece controlling the pool pump.
and acid drum to allow the power connecting
and sensor cables to reach without straining. 5. Connect the low voltage plug to the pH BOSS DC
Power Socket (see DC Power Socket diagram,
2. Make sure that the unit is undercover and that Page 4). Use only a genuine Bioniser power
the Display is not in direct sunlight as it is not adaptor. An incorrect adaptor could damage
covered by warranty if it is damaged by sunlight. your pH BOSS and void your warranty.
3. Plug the power adaptor into a suitable power
outlet. The pH BOSS should only be powered on
when the pool pump is running. This can be done
in 2 ways :

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pH BOSS INSTALLATION
DRUM WEIGHT HOSE INSTALLATION
3. Push the end of the drum weight hose through
1. Remove the lid from the acid drum that you will
the drum lid.
use.
4. Fit the hose onto the drum weight tube fitting in
2. Drill a 6.5mm or 1/4 inch hole into the top of the
the same way as described in the Tee Piece Hose
drum lid.
Installation section above and illustration below.
pH PROBE INSTALLATION
1. Fit Teflon tape onto the thread of the pH Probe. Carefully remove the
protective cap from the tip of the probe.
2. Screw the pH Probe into the Tee piece thread. Tighten firmly by hand. A tool
may be used for another ½ to 1 turn, if the fitting is leaking when the pump
is running. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.
3. After the pH Probe is installed in the Tee piece, connect plug on the pH
Probe cable into the probe socket on the pH BOSS. Push the plug into place
and 1/4 turn clockwise to lock it into place. See the pH Probe socket
diagram, Page 4.
AFTER ALL HOSE FITTINGS ARE COMPLETED, AND THE PROBE IS FITTED, TEST
THE SYSTEM WITH FRESH WATER, USING THE MANUAL DOSE FUNCTION
(PAGE 9). CHECK CAREFULLY FOR ANY LEAKS AND CORRECT AS NEEDED.
TEE PIECE HOSE INSTALLATION
3. Push the hose firmly onto the tube fitting.
1. Remove the nut from the one way valve fitting on
the Tee piece. 4. Tighten the nut over the hose. Tighten firmly
with fingers. DO NOT USE A TOOL.
2. Slip the Nut over the hose.

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PROGRAMMING YOUR pH BOSS
PROGRAMMING YOUR pH BOSS
!Press the PROGRAM / SET button to move through each of the five user settings.
!If no key has been pressed for 30 seconds, the unit will return to the normal readout display. Any changes
will not be saved.
!Use the Up and Down keys to change settings.
!When changing a setting, press PROGRAM / SET after the desired setting is programmed to save the
changes and return to the normal readout display.
!To quit any screen without saving changes, press AUTO / OFF to cancel.
Acid Pump is now
in AUTO mode
Acid Pump is now
OFF for 24 Hours
Acid Pump is now
OFF
Dose Setting: 1
MANUAL DOSE: 0L
AUTO / OFF KEY
MANUAL DOSE
DOSE SETTING
In general, a smaller pool would use a lower Dose
Setting than a large pool. However other factors can
Press to alternatively select Auto, Off and 24 Hrs Off : affect this, such as pool turnover time.
AUTO: Unit will dose As a guide, use the following setting as a STARTING
a c i d w h e n pH is point when the unit is first installed :
outside the set point.
1....Up to 75,000 L
OFF 24 Hrs: Unit will 2....75,000 to 150,000 L
not dose any acid for 3....150,000 to 250,000 L
24 hrs (for example, 4....250,000 to 500,000 L
choose this function 5....>500,000 L
when some buffer is
If the pH BOSS does not keep up with acid demand,
added to the pool).
and the Alarm sounds, increase the dose setting by
OFF: Unit will not dose one step and check in 2 days.
any acid again until
If the alarm is tripped due to low pH, reduce the dose
this setting is changed.
setting by one step and check in 2 days.
The AUTO / OFF key is also the “Cancel” key in
programming screens, to exit without saving
changes. This will change from 0
to 5 Litres.
This setting will move Use this function to add a measured dose of 1:4
between 1 and 5. diluted acid.
!Use the  and ¯ buttons to enter 1 to 5 Litres.
!Use the  and ¯ buttons to enter setting 1 to 5.
!Press PROGRAM / SET to start pumping.
!Press PROGRAM / SET save the new setting.
Please note that the litres are the total litres of liquid
Alternatively, press AUTO / OFF to cancel without being pumped, and does not take into account the
saving. dilution ratio of the acid. Take care when using this
function, that you do not overdose the pool with
The dose setting is used to set the acid pump
acid.
addition and waiting times, and are related to how
quickly the pool turns over the water. This is related Remember that 1 Litre equals 200 mL of acid when
to both pool size, and pump/pipe setup. the acid is diluted 1 part acid to 4 parts water.

Set Point
Set pH: 7.3 ¯
CHANGING THE pH SET POINT
Use PROGRAM / SET to select Set Point. Please note that the pH BOSS factory preset default
Set Point is pH7.3. This is most likely to be the best
setting for your pool, so changing the Set Point is only
recommended for experienced users.
!Use the Use the  and ¯ buttons to enter a new Set
Point value.
!Press PROGRAM / SET to save.
Alternatively, press AUTO / OFF to quit without
saving changes.
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PROGRAMMING YOUR pH BOSS
Alarm
Reset - Auto/Off
ALARM FUNCTION
When the Alarm is set to ON, the pH BOSS will sound
the beeper and disable the acid pump when the pH is
above or below the set point for more than 4 hours.
When the Alarm is set to OFF, the alarm will never be
triggered, regardless of the pH reading. Only
advanced users should set the alarm to OFF, and only
temporarily while the cause of the alarm beeping is
being rectified.
Use PROGRAM / SET to select Alarm.
The reason for the alarm being triggered should be
found and rectified too. It could be due to any of the
following :
...Acid drum is empty.
.............Make up a new drum of diluted acid.
Dilution ratio should be at least 4 parts
water to 1 part acid.
...Dose Setting is too low or too high.
.............See page 9 for information on how to
change the Dose Setting.
...pH Reading is incorrect
.............Re-calibrate the pH Probe. See page 11.
...pH Probe is broken or faulty.
!Use the Use the  and ¯ buttons to select On or .............If re-calibration is not possible, then
Off. replace the pH Probe. See page 8.
!Press PROGRAM / SET to save.
!Press AUTO / OFF to quit without saving changes. A replacement pH Probe can be ordered
by telephone or online at
When the alarm has been triggered, the pH BOSS will www.phboss.com or
sound the beeper and also display the following www.bioniser.com.au
message :
...Pump is not pumping acid correctly.
.............Check all tube and hose fittings for
leakage. Re-fit or replace as necessary.
THE ACID PUMP WILL BE DISABLED AND THE pH Check squeeze tube inside pump for
BOSS WILL NOT PUMP MORE DILUTED ACID UNTIL leakage and replace if necessary. See
THE ALARM HAS BEEN RESET. page 12.
You must press AUTO / OFF to reset the alarm and A replacement Squeeze Tube can be
return to normal operation. ordered by telephone or online at
www.phboss.com or
www.bioniser.com.au
Problem
Fix
Fix
Fix
Fix
Fix
Problem
Problem
Problem
Problem
Alarm
On ¯

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MAINTENANCE
A LITTLE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE WILL HELP YOU GET THE MOST FROM YOUR pH BOSS
Calibration Procedure
pH PROBE CALIBRATION
Preparing for pH Buffer Calibration
Inline Calibration
Approximately every 6 months, the pH Probe should
be calibrated to ensure that the readout is correct.
Calibration is simply the process of placing the pH
Probe into a solution of known pH, and adjusting the
readout to that value. !Wait for 10 seconds to allow displayed Pool pH
reading to stabilise.
Calibration frequency is dependent on how many
!Use the  and ¯ buttons to enter pH value of the
hours per day the pH Probe has water rushing past it.
pH buffer, or the recorded pool pH value.
The pH BOSS measures the operating hours each day, !Press PROGRAM / SET to calibrate. The pH BOSS
and will display a calibration reminder message will return to the normal display readout (similar
when calibration is due. to the example below).
Alternatively, press AUTO / OFF to quit without re-
Calibration can either be in a pH Buffer solution or an
calibrating.
inline calibration with the pH Probe still in the Tee
piece.
!
!If you just performed a calibration in pH Buffer, re-
Add one pH7 Buffer sachet to
fit the pH Probe into the Tee piece.
250mL of distilled or deionised
water. Mix thoroughly.
!Switch the pool pump off.
!Unscrew the pH Probe from the
Tee piece and clean it. See page
13.
!Place the tip of the pH Probe into
the buffer, so that the it is
immersed at least to the thread.
!Ensure that no chemicals such as acid, buffer,
chlorine, stabiliser etc have been added to the
pool for 24 hours before attempting inline
calibration.
Hint: Set the pH BOSS to “OFF 24 Hrs” mode (page
8) the day before calibrating.
!Measure the pH of the pool with a good quality,
calibrated pH meter. A standard pool pH test kit is
not accurate enough for calibration.
!Record the measured pH value.
After completing the prior procedure, use
PROGRAM / SET to select pH Calibration.
Calibration Procedure
pH PROBE CALIBRATION
Preparing for pH Buffer Calibration
Inline Calibration
Approximately every 6 months, the pH Probe should
be calibrated to ensure that the readout is correct.
Calibration is simply the process of placing the pH
Probe into a solution of known pH, and adjusting the
readout to that value. !Wait for 10 seconds to allow displayed Pool pH
reading to stabilise.
Calibration frequency is dependent on how many
!Use the  and ¯ buttons to enter pH value of the
hours per day the pH Probe has water rushing past it.
pH buffer, or the recorded pool pH value.
The pH BOSS measures the operating hours each day, !Press PROGRAM / SET to calibrate. The pH BOSS
and will display a calibration reminder message will return to the normal display readout (similar
when calibration is due. to the example below).
Alternatively, press AUTO / OFF to quit without re-
Calibration can either be in a pH Buffer solution or an
calibrating.
inline calibration with the pH Probe still in the Tee
piece.
!
!If you just performed a calibration in pH Buffer, re-
Add one pH7 Buffer sachet to
fit the pH Probe into the Tee piece.
250mL of distilled or deionised
water. Mix thoroughly.
!Switch the pool pump off.
!Unscrew the pH Probe from the
Tee piece and clean it. See page
13.
!Place the tip of the pH Probe into
the buffer, so that the it is
immersed at least to the thread.
!Ensure that no chemicals such as acid, buffer,
chlorine, stabiliser etc have been added to the
pool for 24 hours before attempting inline
calibration.
Hint: Set the pH BOSS to “OFF 24 Hrs” mode (page
8) the day before calibrating.
!Measure the pH of the pool with a good quality,
calibrated pH meter. A standard pool pH test kit is
not accurate enough for calibration.
!Record the measured pH value.
After completing the prior procedure, use
PROGRAM / SET to select pH Calibration.
Calibrate Buffer
Pool pH: 7.3 ¯
Pool: 7.3 pH OK
Set: 7.3 pH ¯
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PUMP SQUEEZE TUBE LUBRICATION
The peristaltic pump squeeze tube should be
lubricated periodically as per the following
procedure. The pH BOSS will display a lubrication
reminder message when lubrication is due.
You do not need to remove the inlet and outlet hoses
to lubricate the pump squeeze tube.
PUMP SQUEEZE TUBE REPLACEMENT
If the peristaltic pump squeeze tube breaks or loses
its flexibility for pumping, it needs to be replaced.
Remove the old tube and fit a new tube as per the
lubrication procedure on this page. A replacement
Squeeze Tube can be ordered by telephone or online
at www.phboss.com or www.bioniser.com.au.
Pull off the pump Remove the Squeeze
cover. tube. The pump rotor
may come out too, but
can easily be pushed
back into place.
Pull out the pump rotor a little, and place the
squeeze tube between the pump body and the two
rollers.
Push the squeeze tube and rotor into the pump
body. Ensure that the inlet and outlet are seated in
the guides on each side of the pump body.
Hold the top and Lift up the pump cover
bottom of the pump from the bottom side.
cover.
Apply a THIN SMEAR of Silicon grease to the
squeeze tube and pump rotor shaft as shown
above.
Apply Silicon
grease here.
DO NOT over-lubricate, as this will attract dirt and
grit, which will cause premature wear of the
squeeze tube and rollers.
WARNING : Use only silicon grease. Petroleum gel
and other oil-based lubricants may cause the
squeeze tube to break down, resulting in corrosive
diluted acid spillage.
Re-fit the pump cover until it clips into place. There
should be no gaps anywhere between the pump
body and cover.
Ensure that the squeeze tube is not pinched on
either side, after the cover is replaced.
MAINTENANCE

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TM
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHECK THIS SECTION BEFORE CALLING OR SENDING YOUR pH BOSS FOR SERVICE.
Symptom Possible Causes and Remedies
Inaccurate pH readings
pH reading cannot be
calibrated
pH reads around pH7
without changing
pH reads around pH4 to 5
without changing
Unit does not power up
Alarm sounds due to pH
being too low
Unit is not adding acid
when dosing pump is
operating
pH Probe is dirty.
!Disconnect probe BNC connector from the pH BOSS, then unscrew probe
from the pipe.
!CAREFULLY unscrew the bulb protector. Take care as the bulb is made of thin
glass.
!Wipe the bulb with a soft tissue soaked with methylated spirits.
!Soak the tip of the probe in diluted Hydrochloric acid (for example, from your
pH BOSS diluted acid drum).
!Rinse the pH Probe thoroughly in clean water.
!Screw probe back into pipe and re-connect probe BNC connector.
pH Probe is dirty.
!Follow the pH Probe cleaning procedure above.
Short circuit in pH Probe BNC Plug or Socket
!Disconnect pH Probe plug from socket. Dry out with a hair dryer or allow to air
dry. Reconnect and re-check.
!If problem persists, return pH probe to have connector replaced, or replace
the pH probe. Please contact your distributor or Bioniser.
Glass bulb or internal stem of pH Probe is cracked.
!Replace pH Probe. Please contact your distributor or Bioniser.
Faulty AC/DC power adaptor
!
!Faulty pH BOSS main unit. Return to Bioniser for repair.
Replace power adaptor. Please contact your distributor or Bioniser.
Dose Setting is set too high
!Reduce the Dose Setting by one level and check in 2 days.
!
!Check that all suction and output hoses are fitted correctly, with no leakage.
!Check that squeeze tube inside pump is not leaking.
Check that the pH BOSS diluted acid drum is not empty.
WARNING : IF ANY DILUTED ACID HAS LEAKED OUT OF HOSES, WASH DOWN
THE AREA WITH FRESH WATER IMMEDIATELY. TAKE THE LID OFF THE PUMP,
REMOVE SQUEEZE TUBE AND WASH OUT WITH FRESH WATER IF SQUEEZE
TUBE WAS LEAKING.
pH Probe is faulty.
!Replace pH Probe. Please contact your distributor or Bioniser.
pH Probe needs to be re-calibrated.
!Clean pH Probe as per procedure above.
!Re-calibrate pH Probe as per details on page 10.
IF YOU NEED TO RETURN YOUR pH BOSS FOR SERVICE OR REPAIRS AT ANY TIME, PLEASE USE THE MANUAL
DOSE FUNCTION (PAGE 10) TO DOSE 1 LITRE OF FRESH WATER THROUGH THE SYSTEM BEFORE SENDING
BACK. THIS WILL STOP DILUTED ACID LEAKING FROM THE PUMP DURING TRANSPORT (WHICH WOULD
DAMAGE YOUR UNIT OR THE PACKAGING, POSSIBLY VOIDING WARRANTY), AND IS ALSO A SAFETY HAZARD
FOR OUR TECHNICIANS.
TROUBLESHOOTING

INSTRUCTION BOOK
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CONTACT INFORMATION
BIONISER CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone ..............1800 10 62 74
International....+61 7 5473 0900
Fax ...................+61 7 5473 0009
[e-mail]
Web ........www.bioniser.com
www.phboss.com
Version 1.2, 11-Jul-2011
BIONISER SALES & SERVICE
63 Mary St.
Noosaville
QLD 4566
Australia
Postal Address:
PO Box 1117
Noosaville BC
QLD 4566
Australia.