CAS VAPURE VP15 Manual

SALT AND MINERAL CHLORINATOR
INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................4
1.1 Important Warnings................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Important Safety Instructions................................................................................. 4
1.3 General Warnings ..................................................................................................
4
2. GENERAL OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Recommendations and Helpful Hints .................................................................. 6
2.2 Contents.................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Tools Needed ......................................................................................................... 6
3. POOL PREPARATION ................................................................................................................ 7
4. POWER PACK AND CELL INSTALLATION................................................................................. 8
4.1 Power Pack Installation ......................................................................................... 8
4.2 Cell Electrode Installation...................................................................................... 8
4.3 Installation Diagram............................................................................................... 9
5. INITAL START UP OF YOUR UNIT .............................................................................................. 10
5.1 Initial Start Up .........................................................................................................
10
5.2 Start Up Clock Set .................................................................................................
10
5.3 Start Up Run
Period ................................................................................................ 10
5.4 Start Up
Information ............................................................................................... 10
5.5 Mineral or Salt Mix .................................................................................................
11
5.6 Default Display Screen ......................................................................................... 11
6. CONTROL PANEL OPERATION..............................................................................................
12
6.1 OK BUTTON ...........................................................................................................
12
6.2 POWER/MODE ..................................................................................................... 13
6.3 CHLOR BOOST
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13
6.4 WINTER/BLANKET MODE ......................................................................................
14
6.5 CLOCK/TIMER.......................................................................................................
14
6.51 Clock Settings............................................................................................
14
6.52 Timer Settings............................................................................................. 15
6.6 SALT TEST ...............................................................................................................
16
6.7 BACKWASH............................................................................................................16
7. UNIT MENU GUIDE.................................................................................................................. 18
7.1 Backwash.............................................................................................................
18
7.2 Brightness ..............................................................................................................
18
7.3 Cell Cleaning ....................................................................................................... 18
7.4 Chlor Boost ...........................................................................................................
18
7.5 Chlor Setting ........................................................................................................ 18
7.6 Clock/Timer .......................................................................................................... 18
7.7 Contrast ................................................................................................................
19
7.8 Power/Mode........................................................................................................
19
7.9 Pump Setting........................................................................................................ 19
7.10 Salt Test ................................................................................................................. 19
7.11 Service Menu .......................................................................................................
19
7.12 Spa Mode ............................................................................................................ 19

TABLE OF CONTENTS
7.13 Winter/Blanket Mode.......................................................................................... 19
7.14
pH Control Mode...................................................................................................................... 20
8. WATER CHEMISTRY ................................................................................................................ 21
9. CHLORINATOR
MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................. 23
9.1 Inspecting and cleaning the cell Electrode.....................................................
23
9.2 Inspecting and cleaning the Power Pack........................................................
24
10. CHLORINATOR TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................
25
11. SCHEMATICS AND PART NUMBERS ...................................................................................... 28
12. SPECIFICATION TABLE ........................................................................................................... 31
13. WARRANTY.............................................................................................................................
32
14. TECHNICAL SUPPORT ............................................................................................................
34
15. NOTES .....................................................................................................................................
35

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1. IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important information about the installation, operation, and safe use of this
product. This information should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment. When
installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed.
Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions in this manual can result in serious injury and/or
damage to your equipment. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions which are
included in this manual.
The Power Supply internally contains live components. There is a danger of electric shock if opened.
If the power cord is damaged then it should be replaced by the manufacturer, their agent or similar.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit young children to use this product unless they have been
trained by the person responsible for their safety and they acknowledge their ability to use such
equipment. To reduce the risk of accidents or incidents, service on the unit should only be
performed by your local pool Professional.
When mixing acid with water, ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER. NEVER ADD WATER TO ACID.
DO NOT PLUG UNIT IN IF CARTON HAS BEEN WET.
GAS BUILDUP CAN OCCUR WITH IMPROPER WIRING: To reduce the risk of personal injury the Power
Pack is designed so that the Electrolytic Cell will only receive power when the pool pump is on.
Otherwise, dangerous chlorine gas build-up can occur. If the pump is not installed to the AC
Socket (pump outlet) on the Power Pack, then the installer must ensure that the Electrolytic Cell is
never energized when the pool pump is OFF, or water is not flowing through the unit.
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1.1 Important Warnings
1.2 Important Safety Instructions
1.3 General Warnings

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2. GENERAL OVERVIEW
Congratulations on your recent purchase of your VAPURETM VP-Series Salt Chlorinator.
Please take a moment to read through the entire manual before installing your new unit.
Your chlorinator must be installed and operated as specified.
While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is
accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Crystal
Aquatic Systems reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software
described herein at any time without prior notice.
Please remember that your VAPURETM VP-Series Salt Chlorinator is not designed to chemically
maintain your pool water and keep it balanced, but rather to produce chlorine from a mild salt
solution within the water. We encourage regular water testing, balancing and correction if, and when
required to maintain the recommended balanced levels of your pool water. This is a vital part of a
complete maintenance program and will ensure trouble free performance as well as a healthy and
sparkling clean pool.
There is one design, comprising 6 different models in our range:
The models available (VP15, 25, 25LS, 35, 45 and 55) are all reverse polarity units designed to
automatically change direction every 4-16hrs (depending on your setting). See 7.3 CELL CLEANING
to change the reversing times. This change of polarity causes the calcium to dislodge and keep the
cell plates clean. Please note occasional cleaning of the electrode plates may still be necessary.
Thank you again for choosing a VAPURETM VP-Series Salt Chlorinator.
We wish you many happy years of swimming in your crystal-clear pool.

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2. GENERAL OVERVIEW
Read and keep your manual in a safe place.
Increase chlorine production when temperature goes up.
Use Stabiliser to stabilise chlorine in the swimming pool.
Maintain your salt levels between 3000-3500ppm for optimum performance.
1500-2000ppm for VP25LS Low Salt Model.
Decrease production when temperature goes down - see 6.4 WINTER/BLANKET MODE.
WALL MOUNTING
BRACKET WITH LEVEL POWER PACK
CELL HOUSING
WITH UNIONS
2X50/40
Reducing Bushes
2X Green Wall
Plugs with Screws
The Installation
& Operating Manual
BASIC PVC FITTINGS
PVC PRIMER
AND GLUE
DRILL WITH 6MM HACKSAW NO.2 PHILIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVER
2.1 Recommendations and Helpful Hints

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3. POOL PREPARATION
Before operating your VAPURE VP- Series Salt Chlorinator please read the following:
Check your salt levels in your pool before starting your unit. See 6.6 to perform a SALT TEST.
Salt levels and mineral levels should ideally be 3000-3500ppm (1500ppm - 2000ppm for
VP25LS) and no more than 5000ppm. To achieve this TDS with minerals, you may need to
add 20-30% more product to the pool water. Contact your local pool Professional for
further assistance.
Salt levels above 6000ppm may overload the unit and cause excessive heat and void your
warranty.
For all new pool installations please seek advice from your pool builder or your local pool
Professional before adding salt, as some new surfaces request no salt to be added when initially
completed.
NEVER ADD SALT/MINERALS DIRECTLY TO THE SKIMMER BOX. This high concentration of either
salt or minerals will pass through your filtration, pump and other pool.
Handy Tips
The colder the water the lower your output but this does not mean you need more salt.
There will always be less chlorine demand in colder water.
We recommend adding 3.5kg of pool salt per 1000 litres of pool water, a 50,000lt new
pool needs approximately 175kg of salt. For the FRESHWATER LOW SALT SYSTEM Model:
VP25LS, we recommend 1.5kg per 1000 litres of pool water.
The unit can operate on mineral/magnesium chloride salts, and you should allow an extra 20-
30% of the product to achieve the correct TDS for these types of salts.
Salt should always be added to the shallow end of the pool and allowed to dissolve. Do not let
the salt settle on the floor of the pool as it may cause damage to the surface. Use your pool brush
to mix the salt into the water.
Running the pump will mix the water and help the salt to dissolve.
Only run the pump in the first 8-12 hours (ensure the cell is switched off) to allow the salt to
dissolve.
By pressing [TDS TEST] a salt measurement is taken, and a total TDS reading is displayed. The ideal
TDS reading should be an LCD display of “OK”, approximately 3000-3500ppm. If “HIGH” is
displayed, the salt level is above 4500pp and the salt level is too high, and if “LOW” is displayed
the salt is below 1000ppm and we suggest taking a sample to your local pool Professional for a
more accurate result and further assistance. For the FRESHWATER LOW SALT SYSTEM Model:
VP25LS, the ideal TDS reading is 1500-2000ppm.

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4. POWER PACK AND CELL INSTALLATION
The VAPURE VP-Series Salt Chlorinator has an Ingress Protection Rating of IP23 enabling it to be installed
outdoors. Regulations require that the Power Pack shall be installed outside the pool zone. The Power
Pack shall be installed according to AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules.
The Power Pack should be installed in a well-ventilated position ideally away from sunlight and rain to
prolong life and at least 1m above ground to prevent run off water entry.
Ensure that the Power Pack is not stored near chemicals, fertilisers or in a closed unventilated shed with
similar products as the fumes will cause excessive corrosion and damage to the internals of the Power
Pack and may void warranty.
When mounting the Power Pack on a post it is recommended to install a flat panel at least the
same size to act as a waterproof backing plate.
Mount the Power Pack with the Mounting Bracket, Green Plugs and Screws provided.
The Power Pack should be mounted no further than 1.5 metres from the Chlorinator Cell for ease of
operation.
Connect the Cell Housing horizontally in the return line to the pool (use reducing bushes supplied if
40mm PVC pipe) using high pressure PVC glue. The Cell Housing can be mounted vertically but
provision must be made for a gas trap.
Direction of water flow through the Cell Housing is not critical although we do recommend entry from the
closed end of the Cell Housing and exit from the end closest to the Cell Locking Ring. The reason is to cause less
water hammer over time on the cell plates.
Check that the O-ring is clean, greased with silicone grease (DO NOT use petroleum-based jelly) and
securely located in the Cell Housing.
Ensure Cell Locking Ring is firmly tightened by hand (DO NOT used a tool to tighten).
Connect the lead from the Cell Electrode to the Cell Plug under the Power Pack ensuring a firm snap
lock connection.
Plug the Power Pack 3 pin plug into a suitable weatherproof RCD protected 10amp outlet and then
plug the pump into the 3 pin AC Socket located at the bottom of the Power Pack.
4.1 Power Pack Installation
4.2 Cell Electrode Installation

4. POWER PACK AND CELL INSTALLATION
Important Notes:
The pump rating must not exceed 8amps.
Saltwater may damage electrical components in the Power Pack.
WARNING:
We DO NOT recommend the use of valves on the inlet or outlet of the cell housing. If you do use a
valve, then it is important to ensure that the valve cannot deadhead (lock closed) while the pump
is running. It is the installers responsibility to ensure some form of flow control is installed in this
instance and it disables the pump.
ALWAYS ensure that pipe work and equipment do not allow gases generated from the cell to
collect and build up in any part of the installation.
It is RECOMMENDED that the Cell Housing be installed horizontally to create a natural gas trap that
acts as a safety device. Installation in any other way may cause explosion, injury, or death if the
installer does not allow for gas removal. A venturi pipe is installed/molded within the Cell Housing
design to eliminate any possible gas build up, although it is always recommended to ensure proper
installation to eliminate this from happening.
The Cell Housing must be installed in the RETURN pipework to the pool. It must always be installed after
, gas heater, solar heating, or heat pump.
DO NOT apply priming fluid to the cell Housing, it is not needed and may react with the plastic.
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4.3 Installation Diagram

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5. INITIAL START UP OF YOUR UNIT
On initial startup of your VAPURE VP-Series Salt Chlorinator the
screen to the right will be displayed.
START UP CLOCK SET allows you to program the exact time of the day.
HH digits will flash and pressing [+] will increase the time and pressing
[-] will decrease the time.
Pressing [OK] saves the selected hour HH and MM.
Pressing [<] skips this menu however you will need to set this later.
MM digits will flash and pressing [+] will increase the time and pressing [-]
will decrease the time.
Pressing [OK] saves the selected hour HH and MM.
Pressing [<] returns you to the previous menu screen.
START UP RUN PERIOD allows you to program your daily run times.
2 CYCLES/DAY will flash and pressing [+] or [-] will change the selection.
PERIODS of running.
1: 2 CYCLES/DAY - unit runs from 6am-10am and 4pm-8pm
2: 1 CYCLE AM - unit runs from 8am - 4pm
3: 1 CYCLE PM - unit runs from 8pm-4am
Pressing [OK] saves the selected PERIOD
Pressing [<] returns you to the previous menu screen.
START UP INFORMATION allows you to customise the unit to your pool size.
Pressing [+] or [-] will change it in 1,000lt increments.
Holding the [+] or [-] in will change pool size in 5,000lt increments.
A reading of 40,000lt or similar flashes to show volume can be changed.
Pressing [OK] confirms your selection. If you do not know your pool size, you
can press [OK] and set this later or contact your local pool Professional for
further assistance.
Pressing [<] returns you to the previous menu screen.
5.1 Initial Start Up
5.2 Start Up Clock Set
5.3 Start Up Run Period
5.4 Start Up Information