
SM Install Manual Page 3 of 35 05/05/2016
SECTION 1
DESCRIPTION
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The ChlorKing® SM Series Saline Chlorination system is the most electrically efficient on-site
sodium hypochlorite generator offered by ChlorKing®. The system is designed for commercial
swimming pool applications and is capable of producing up to 28 pounds of equivalent chlorine
per day. The system manufactures bleach continuously from a salt concentration of 3500 to
5000 ppm added to the pool. The ChlorKing® system is designed for commercial service and
can be operated 24 hours a day or controlled by any pool controller. All models have digital
displays that show system status, pool salt concentration, and temperature. Models are
available in non-reverse and reverse polarity.
1.2 PRINCIPALS OF OPERATION
Electrolytic Cell Assembly
The electrolytic cell assembly consists of a clear PVC cell housing containing an electrolytic
cell made from precious metal coated cell plates. Pool water from the pool circulation system
is directed through the cell in an off-line installation. The pool water, maintained between 3500
and 5000 ppm salt concentration is converted in the electrolytic cell to sodium hypochlorite.
The sodium hypochlorite is then circulated to the pool and combines with organics and further
combines to form salt to be used again by the electrolytic cell. This is called a closed loop
system because the salt is used repeatedly and is only lost through splash-out, backwashing
and rainfall.
Power Supply and Control Box
The power supply provides the current to the electrolytic cells to produce the rated amount of
sodium hypochlorite. The power supply uses switched-mode technology, currently the most
electrically efficient method of producing current for an electrolytic cell. The power supply
houses all the safety features to prevent system operation in the event of a malfunction.
Salt Control
Salt control can be added to the ChlorKing® SM Series Chlorinator. The ChlorKing® SM
Series Chlorinator monitors the salt concentration of the pool water and will only allow the
system to generate chlorine if the salt concentration is above 3000 ppm to protect the system
from low salt. The system uses a non-contacting torroidal sensor to monitor salt
concentrations. The torroidal probe is connected to the power supply. The LCD displays the
salt concentration. The controller is factory programmed to prevent chlorinator operation in the
event of low salt and can be used to automate salt concentrations in the pool with the addition
of a Saturated Salt Feeder, peristaltic pump, and relay box.