Davey ProMatic 24 Manual

Salt Water Chlorinator
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Installation &
Operating Instructions
ProMatic
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Please pass these instructions on to the operator of this equipment.

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Congratulations. You are now the proud owner of a renowned new Davey ProMaticTM smart “All-in-One” salt
water chlorinator. Please read all the information in this manual carefully before installing and operating your
new chlorinator.
Table of Contents
• ProMatic unit
• 2 x barrel unions (with o-rings) suitable for 40/50mm (1.5/2”) pipe
• Mounting kit (includes bracket and screws)
• Installation and Operating Instruction manual
Packing List ................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Important Information ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Important Safety Instructions...................................................................................................................................... 4
Technical Specications ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Installation Instructions............................................................................................................................................... 5
Locating & Mounting........................................................................................................................................ 6
Connecting the Power ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Connecting Peripherals & Auxiliary Equipment ............................................................................................... 8
Replacing an Existing Power Source & Cell.................................................................................................. 10
Pre-Start Up Procedure............................................................................................................................................ 11
Features of Your Chlorinator..................................................................................................................................... 11
Cell Production ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Operating your Chlorinator ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Functionality of your Chlorinator............................................................................................................................... 14
Day to Day Operation............................................................................................................................................... 19
Chlorine Production.................................................................................................................................................. 21
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................................ 23
General Information.................................................................................................................................................. 25
Mounting Template ................................................................................................................................................... 26
Guarantee, Terms and Conditions............................................................................................................................ 28
Packing List
Included with your ProMatic chlorinator are the following items, please check the contents of the box
carefully prior to installation:
ProMatic
™
Note: The Chlorinator is not intended for use by young children or inrm persons without
supervision. Please ensure that young children are supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the Chlorinator.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT YOUR CHLORINATOR
FACTORS THAT WILL IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE
AND LIFE OF YOUR SALT WATER CHLORINATOR
PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHLORINATOR
POOL BUILDERS: Please cover this information with your customer during the
new pool “Hand over Session”
Salt water chlorinators are a valuable part of your pool equipment and must be cared for to achieve
best performance and life span.
There are THREE main rules that must be observed to maintain cell life in your chlorinator. Please
ensure you do the following.
1. MAINTAIN THE SALT LEVEL
• Ensure that the chlorinator is running in water with a recommended level greater than 4000
ppm of NaCl (pool salt) to ensure optimum sanitiser output and cell life. Your chlorinator can
run in sea water if required
• Operating this device at low salt levels will reduce the chlorine output and shorten the life of the
cell. Damage caused by running the cell at low salt levels is NOT covered by warranty.
• The chlorinator will display a warning message for low salt levels which will cause the chlorine
output to drop. Once enough salt is added to the pool this warning message will vanish
2. MONITOR THE CHLORINATOR
• Davey recommends regular monitoring of your chlorinator for optimum performance
• For optimum performance, regularly check your water chemistry to ensure it is balanced
• Periodically check (weekly) the display screen to see if there are any problems with your
chlorinator and its chlorine production
• In the event of any error messages appearing please refer to the Troubleshooting section
3. BALANCE THE POOL WATER CHEMISTRY
• It is recommended that salt levels should be maintained at greater than 4000 ppm for optimum
performance and lifespan
• Optimum Calcium hardness levels should be within 200 to 275 ppm (for concrete & tiled pools)
and 100 to 225 ppm (for breglass and vinyl liner pools) to prevent damage to equipment
• pH levels must be kept between 7.2 and 7.6 to prevent damage to equipment and pool
surfaces as well as to achieve optimum sanitisation
• Total alkalinity and stabiliser levels must also be kept within the recommended range
(Alkalinity 80 to 120ppm) and (Stabiliser 30 to 50ppm)
• Please refer to the Recommended Pool Chemistry chart in the Day to Day Operation section
for details on how to balance your pool water

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed.
1. Read and follow all instructions in this document.
2. To reduce the risk of injury, only permit people who have read these instructions to use this
product.
3. To prevent electric shock, connect only to a weatherproof general purpose electrical outlet. Earth
must be connected and the electrical outlet must be protected by a residual-current device (RCD)
or a ground fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Contact a qualied electrician if you cannot verify that
the receptacle is protected by a RCD or GFCI.
4. Do not bury or coil the supply cord.
5. The terminal cover must be screwed down securely with supplied o-ring and insert in place.
Disconnect mains power before removing this cover to attach peripheral devices.
6. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use an extension cord to connect the chlorinator to
power, instead provide a properly located outlet.
7. This unit is to be installed in accordance with these installation instructions and any local Electrical
Codes and the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
8. The chlorinator must be positioned downstream of all pool equipment including pumps, heaters,
lters, cleaners and so on. Note: If an Ozone generator is installed this MUST be installed after the
cell.
9. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ProMatic 24
Input Voltage (RMS) 120/240V
Input Current Draw 2/1A
Frequency 50/60Hz
Phase Single
Maximum Cell Output (DC) 9V/24A
Maximum Pump Current Draw (AUS/NZ) 9A
IP Rating 45
Maximum Chlorine Output ProMatic model (DAMC24G) 24g/h (0.0529 lbs/h)
Recommended Salt Level Minimum 4000 ppm - Maximum 6000 ppm
Minimum Pool Size 5kL (1.3kgal US)
Maximum Pool Size
Cold Climate ≤ 20°C (68°F) 125kL (33.0kgal US)
Temperate Climate 25°C (77°F) 75kL (19.8kgal US)
Hot & Tropical Climate ≥ 30°C (86°F) 55kL (14.5kgal US)
Climate indicates WATER temperatures during
swimming season
Water Temperature Range >0 to 40°C (32 - 104°F)
Recommended Flow Rate Minimum 80 LPM (21.5gal/m) – Maximum 400
LPM (106gal/m)
Height 521mm (20.5”)
Width 217mm (8.5”)
Depth 217mm (8.5”)
Weight 6.6kg (14.6lbs)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please note that the installation area should be well ventilated and free of substances that cause corrosion
such as fumes from concentrated chemical chlorine, acid and so forth. Failure to ensure a well ventilated
area may result in damage to the electronics, voiding warranty.
The chlorinator can be mounted in two orientations as shown below, with ow in either direction as indicated
by the arrows. Flow rates through the chlorinator should be kept within 80 to 400 LPM (21.5 to 106gal/m).
The chlorinator comes with 2 x 50mm (2”) barrel unions and a mounting bracket suitable for all orientations.
If using the mounting bracket, rst mount the bracket to back of the cell housing with the screws provided. A
template provided, on page 26, in this manual can be used for location of drill entry points.
PREFERRED PREFERRED
The interface display screen can be rotated by no more than 90°, by hand, to suit the installation orientation.
The chlorinator must not be installed in any other orientation or at any angle other than horizontal or vertical.
Such an installation will void your warranty.
Variable speed pool pumps, pipe restrictions and undersized or clogged lters can cause very low ow
rates through the chlorinator. Excessive air accumulating in the cell may cause the unit to cease chlorine
production in order to prevent damage to the equipment. If this occurs, the pump, lter or pipe work will have
to be adjusted, cleaned or changed before normal operation can resume.
Note: In certain installations, the ow rate may be insufcient to ll the cell housing completely
with water. In these cases the ow must be increased to ensure that the housing is completely full.

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Installation must be done in accordance with any local regulations.
The chlorinator is designed only to run at the ow rates specied. In some instances ow may be too high
and so a bypass valve will need to be installed to reduce the ow through the cell as below.
To maximise pump efciency, all plumbing should be completed using 40 or 50mm (1.5 or 2”) PVC pressure
pipe. The installer must ensure the chlorinator is provided with adequate support, especially where
interconnecting pipe work is unsupported. The dry weight of the unit is 6.6kg (14.6lbs).
LOCATION AND MOUNTING
Select a convenient location to mount the chlorinator. The display screen can be difcult to read in direct
sunlight, so a shaded area is recommended. The chlorinator must be kept away from chemical storage
areas, including acid and direct heat sources.
This diagram is intended to conform to the safe operation of saline chlorinators. Any deviation is
at the installer’s risk and may void warranty.
Note: The chlorinator must be positioned on the return to pool line after all accessories such as
the pump, heater and lter, but before the pipe work divides if there is more than one return to the
pool. Ozone generators must be installed after the discharge side of the chlorinator. (Failure to do
this may cause damage to the cell and void warranty)
WARNING:
The chlorinator contains electronic components which may become damaged if the unit is dropped.

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CONNECTING POWER
Plug the chlorinator power cord into a weatherproof general purpose electrical outlet. To ensure your safety,
the electrical outlet must include a working earth and must be protected by a residual-current device (RCD)
or ground fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Installation by a qualied person will allow you to verify that the unit
is earthed and protected by a working RCD or GFCI.
In the Australian and New Zealand models, the plug end of the supply cord is tted with a power socket for
connection of a pool ltration pump only. The connected pump will then run automatically according to the
operating times set on the chlorinator. Its maximum current must not exceed 9A, 2000W (refer to the pump’s
technical nameplate to conrm).
Outside of these regions the pool pump must be connected to an external timer or controller, ensuring that
the pump is always on during chlorinator operation. In regions where the chlorinator is to be hard wired, a
qualied person must complete the installation.
When deciding on the position of the chlorinator, be sure to consider the cord length (4m for the Australian
and New Zealand models, 2m (6.5ft) for international models.
Power connections and wiring must be carried out by an authorised electrician.
Do not use a double adaptor to connect more than one pump - it can overload the system and
could void your warranty.
IMPORTANT:
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorised Davey service agent.

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CONNECTING PERIPHERALS
A panel on the back of the electronics enclosure provides access to a low voltage (SELV) terminal block
allowing for connection of a pool cover micro switch and demand response signals.
AUTOMATIC COVER MODE
Automatic Cover Mode is available by connecting a pool cover micro switch (normally open type) across the
pool blanket terminals during installation. The micro switch may be up to 10m (32’) away from the chlorinator.
Cover Mode automatically reduces cell production to 20% when the micro switch is closed (cell production
cannot be manually changed whilst in Cover Mode). The LCD display screen will show Cover on Auto when
Cover Mode is active.
DEMAND RESPONSE CONTROL
Your chlorinator is designed to comply with Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4755 3.2, which
concerns the operation of pool pump controllers for commands transmitted via your electricity provider.
During installation, by wiring your smart meter or DRED to the corresponding DRM terminals on the low
voltage (SELV) terminal block, the chlorinator can read demand response control signals from the mains
electricity supplier and respond appropriately.
When a Mode 1 event occurs the chlorinator will enter the demand response mode turning the cell and pump
off. This will help to reduce your power bills during periods of peak demand. The interface will display a
message and the active mode LED will ash indicating that it has entered this mode.
To enable demand response control, connect the DRM 1 and DRM Common terminals to your demand
response enabling device (DRED).
Power connections and wiring must be carried out by an authorised electrician.
Blkt on Auto
11:30pm
DRM1 Cell Off
12:00AM

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CONNECTING PERIPHERALS (CONT)
You can manually override the demand response mode (once during each demand response event) by
pressing the up and down buttons simultaneously which will return the chlorinator to normal operation
for a period of up to one hour. If the demand response event is still in progress after the override period
terminates, the chlorinator will again enter the demand response mode.
During installation, when connecting any external devices to the chlorinator mains power must be
disconnected. Wires sized AWG 26 gauge – 21 gauge (0.1 - 0.4mm²) can be used. Wires are routed through
the panel as shown below.
A foam seal is provided to allow wires entry and prevent water ingress. First, remove the seal from the cover
panel. Then, put the wires in a row and route them through the slit. Finally, put the seal back into the cover
panel making sure there are no gaps around the edges or between the wires.
Once external wires have been connected the cover panel must be screwed back into place before
restoring power.
Note: Your chlorinator complies with AS/NZS 4755 3.2 and will respond to DRM 1 type
commands only.

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REPLACING AN EXISTING POWER SOURCE AND CELL
When replacing an existing Davey ESC or ESR Power Source and cell, the vertical orientation shown below
will help to minimise any pipe work modications needed.
Step 1. Simply cut the existing cell off as shown.
Step 2. Glue a 40mm nut & tail (Davey part number 48775B) into a 90° right angled 50mm elbow (this is to
ensure that the elbow does not protrude past the width of the original cell), then glue this straight
onto the side pipe as shown. Measure down 250mm from the centre of the 90° elbow (centre of the
pipe hole) and cut the vertical pipe as shown.
Step 3. Glue a 50mm (Davey part number 48722B) nut and tail onto the vertical section of pipe making sure
that the Chlorinator will t between the pipes.
Step 4. Mount the chlorinator as shown and secure by tightening the barrel unions.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4