fluidra AstralPool Viron EQ User manual

23/07/2020
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Please ensure that
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The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Please ensure that young
children are supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Controller must be installed according to AS 3000 wiring rules.
If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by AstralPool or its service agent or a similar qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard.
This product is NOT suitable for use on Spa Pools UNLESS the OPTIONAL pH sensor has been purchased
and installed.
When used on Spa Pool applications, AstralPool strongly recommend the purchase and installation of a
chlorine sensor in addition to the pH sensor.
This product is NOT suitable for use on Indoor swimming pools UNLESS the pH and Chlorine sensors have
been purchased and installed.
The Viron e-Quilibrium can only be purchased through a professional pool business and MUST be installed
by that dealer.
Dose pool with a small amount of chlorine before starting the eQ. If no chlorine is sensed the eQ may go to
fail safe mode and not start up. Some Chlorine should be present before starting the unit.
Take extreme care when handling the pH adjuster which is either sulphuric acid or hydrochloric acid. Wear
gloves, eye protection and breathing protection.
Before installing probes, balance pool water. Total Alkalinity (TA) must be 80 to 120 ppm, Calcium Hardness
should be 180 to 250 ppm, and pH must be between 7.2 and 7.6.
Cyanuric Acid, sometimes referred to as stabiliser or sunscreen will suppress the Chlorine (ORP) reading
when the Chlorine sensor is connected. Refer to section on setting chlorine levels if Cyanuric Acid is present in
your pool.
Product is designed to run with ACID diluted to water to acid ratio of 2:1 should always be followed as the
machines dosing rate is formulated around the diluted solution. Using neat acid can lead to overdosing the pH level.

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Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Components with Viron e-Quilibrium Basic Chlorinator System ..................................................................5
2.0 Installation Viron e-Quilibrium chlorinator ...........................................................................................................6
2.1 pH Levels…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5
2.2 Mounting the Controller………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
2.3 Connecting the PVC Acid Tube ....................................................................................................................7
3.0 Starting your Chlorinator.....................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Set up...........................................................................................................................................................8
3.2 Installing and Using Bluetooth.....................................................................................................................13
3.3 Set up and control Using Chlorinator Buttons:............................................................................................11
3.4 Setting Timers ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12
3.5 Timer recommendations ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12
4.0 Calibration of pH Sensor/Probe:..........................................................................................................................13
5.0 OPERATION..........................................................................................................................................................14
5.1 Adjusting Chlorine Output...........................................................................................................................15
5.2 Adjusting pH Set Point.................................................................................................................................15
5.3 Acid Dosing without Sensors ……………………………………………………………………………………14
5.4 Installation of the pH sensor .......................................................................................................................16
5.5 Installation of the Chlorine Sensor..............................................................................................................17
6.0 General Operation/Pool Chemistry.....................................................................................................................18
6.1 Setting the Right Chlorine Output and Filtration Time................................................................................18
6.2 Checking Chlorine Level...............................................................................................................................18
6.3 Stabiliser ......................................................................................................................................................18
6.4 pH Level .......................................................................................................................................................18
6.5 Total Alkalinity.............................................................................................................................................18
6.6 Salt Level......................................................................................................................................................18
6.7 ACID Handling..............................................................................................................................................18
6.8 Swimming Pool Applications and the use of Cyanuric Acid ........................................................................17
6.9 Sensors ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….17
7.0 Ai Mode –complete automatic control of your Pool & Spa ...............................................................................19
7.1 Ai Equipment Requirements…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..17
7.2 Ai Mode Connection……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...17
7.3 Ai Mode set up...........................................................................................................................................19
7.4 Viron eVo Pump speed selection:..............................................................................................................20
7.5 Operation in Ai Mode ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………18
7.6 Effects of Ai Mode .......................................................................................................................................21
7.7 Extended Operating hours and high speed pump operation......................................................................21
8.0 Important Information about Chlorine Sensing by the e-Quilibrium …………………………………………………………..…20

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9.0 Fault Indication and trouble shooting ...............................................................................................................25
9.1 Regular Maintenance ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………….26
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Viron series Salt Chlorinator. The correct pH balance of your pool water
significantly increases the effectiveness of the chlorine in the water and if not maintained at the correct level, can cause
harm to the interior finish of your swimming pool or spa and reduce the disinfection time of the chlorine.
The purpose of the Viron eQuilibrium series chlorinators is to significantly reduce the level of daily and weekly maintenance
required to keep your pool and spa sparkling clean and healthy to swim in.
These installation and operating instructions will guide you through installation, operation and maintenance of your new
chlorinator. Regular maintenance will ensure many years of trouble free operation.
1.1 Components with Viron e-Quilibrium Basic Chlorinator System
Controller
Mounting Plate
Cell & electrodes
Screws for
mounting plate
50mm PVC T for
injection point
50mm unions for PVC
glue in pipe
connection
PVC Tube with
weight and non
return valve

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2.0 Installation Viron e-Quilibrium chlorinator
The Viron e-Quilibrium Chlorinator incorporates a controller with inbuilt acid pump, an electrode cell for converting
minerals or salts into chlorine, a mounting plate for the controller and tubes, weights and injection points for the acid which
controls your pool water pH. The intelligent software allows you to select and change your acid dosing ratio and
intelligently adjusts the dose rate to match the output of the electrode. (The higher the output, the faster the pH will
change and the more the controller will dose acid to compensate). However, you MUST test your pH every day for the
first week and adjust your acid dose rate on the controller to achieve the correct pH level.
2.1 pH levels:
Generally you should aim to have your pH at 7.4 to 7.8. The actual pH you choose for your pool will depend on the water
quality in your area, the interior finish of your pool and the type of pool you have.
2.2 Mounting the Controller:
Choose a location that is preferably out of direct sunlight, near the filter system. The controller should be located 1 metre
above ground level to prevent rain splash back or sprinkler system damage to the underside of the controller. The
controller must be mounted on a vertical surface/wall. If mounted on a post, a flat sheet 20mm larger than the controller
housing must be used.
a. Mount the wall bracket using the screws provided on a secure wall.
b. Glue sensing chamber for probe into plumbing line after filter and gas heater (if installed) but prior to chlorinator
cell. Sensor Chamber must be plumbed to ensure probe is horizontal to water flow.
c. Glue Chlorinator cell into line as per drawing below after filter, heater, solar (if installed) and after sensor T piece.
d. Plug the pH sensor into the underside of the controller in the location marked “pH”.
e. Plug filter pump 3 pin plug into underside of Controller.
f. Connect 4 wire cell cable ensuring matching colours.
g. Remove cap from pH sensor and screw firmly into sensor chamber installed in the plumbing. Do Not Over tighten.
h. The cell must be installed with the barrel unions underneath and the cell should be horizontal. Both 40mm and
50mm fittings have been provided. Make sure that the ‘o’rings are correctly fitted and the unions are done up
tightly. Flow direction through the cell is critical –refer to label on housing.
i. Hang Controller on wall bracket and plug power supply lead into 3 pin 10 amp outlet.

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2.3 Connecting the PVC Acid Tube
PLACEMENT OF CHEMICALS, EQ CONNECTIONS.
Placement of Chemicals
***Chemicals MUST be stored apart in accordance with Relevant Standards and Dangerous Goods Codes. Consult
your authorized builder or pool shop technician for advice. Chemicals must be at least 1 metre horizontally from
control unit in a well ventilated area to avoid corrosive damage.
Placement of EQ Unit
Connection of Lines
Product is designed to run with 2 PARTS WATER, 1 PART ACID (2.1 RATIO) should always be
followed as the machines dosing rate is formulated around the diluted solution. Using neat acid
can lead to overdosing the pH level.

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Before installing the unit in position on the wall or post, the length of the PVC tubing provided should be measured
and taken into consideration. Ensure the controller and cell are close enough for the power supply lead to reach the
cell and sufficient PVC tube exists to connect acid container and cell. To avoid loss of water from the system, close
all stop valves before cutting any lines.
Thread the clear PVC tube through a hole in the cap or shoulder of the chemical container and fit the non-return or
check valve and the weight. Ensure that the non-return valve is fitted correctly. Drop the weight, with the non-
return valve into the bottom of the container.
The clear PVC tube should snuggly fit in the hole in the cap or shoulder of the chemical container. A small 2mm
breather hole should be made in the cap or shoulder to allow air to fill the void created by the acid pumped into the
pool.
Connect the other end of the PVC tube to the inlet of the acid pump on the front of the controller.
Connect the remaining hose to the outlet of the acid pump on the underside of the controller. The remaining end
of the PVC hose should be pushed through the cable gland in the 50mm PVC mixing cell fitting so that it passes
through the cable gland by 25mm to 30mm.
Locate the injection chamber (diagram below) in a horizontal position after the Chlorinator cell on the return to pool
side.
TIP: Soaking the ends of the PVC tubing in hot water or gently heating with a lighter makes it easier to push onto
the barb. When installing acid container in a filter enclosure, which has no ventilation, it is recommended that the
hole in the cap of the container is cut or drilled to fit tightly around the tubing, so that fumes from the acid will not
corrode the equipment. It will be necessary to drill a second hole in the cap fitted tightly with a length of tubing
which should then be vented outside the filter enclosure. This procedure is recommended only where the filter
enclosure has no ventilation and is to protect the equipment.
•NEVER MIX CHEMICALS
•CHEMICALS MUST BE STORED IN ACCORDANCE WITH RELEVANT STANDARDS AND DANGEROUS
GOODS CODES. CONSULT YOUR AUTHORISED BUILDER OR POOL SHOP TECHNICIAN FOR ADVICE.
•WHEN HANDLING ACID, SAFETY GLOVES AND GOGGLES SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED
•FOR BEST RESULTS, USE A RATIO OF 2 : 1 ACID IS RECOMMENDED

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3.0 Starting your Chlorinator
Your Chlorinator can be controlled using the Chlorinator screen & buttons, or by using an App on a compatible smartphone
or tablet using Bluetooth.
Initial Installation, to set up variable speed pumps etc, needs to be performed using the Chlorinators screen & buttons, but
most other functions can be performed using either the Chlorinator or the App.
Your Chlorinator Controller operation can be divided into 4 areas;
a. MAINTENANCE –selects specialised functions of your chlorinator and initial set up of Chlorinator to suit your pool
and spa.
b. SET –selects changes in Chlorine production and pH of your pool and spa water.
c. CLOCK & TIMER buttons –sets current time and filtration, chlorine production and pH monitoring and adjustment
times from Monday to Friday and weekends.
d. Pool and Spa Mode –Allows selection of pool mode where controller will produce chlorine suitable for Pool and
Spa Mode, where chlorine production and acid dosing is reduced to suit a smaller volume of water in the Spa.
3.1 Operating Functions Accessed through Maintenance Program
Press MAINT
To backwash your filter press BACKWASH and then the up or down arrows to select the backwash time. You can press
ABORT at any time to finish the backwash. To rinse the filter, you can select BACKWASH again and then select the time.
Using this feature will ensure your sand filter is backwashed for the correct time. Note: Ensure pump is off when changing
the position of the backwash valve on your filter. As a guide, sand filters should be backwashed for 2 to 3 minutes, and then
rinsed for 1 minute.
Press MAINT
POOL SANITISING OFF
UNIT 16:00
SET DOSE NEXT
Clock
Timer

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i. DOSE will allow you to override the time clock and allow the following:
a. Sanitise until the first timer tomorrow morning. This allows for additional circulation of the swimming pool water
after treatment or cleaning. Can be used to provide a shock dose of chlorine production.
b. Manually prime Acid Pump. This allows for the clear PVC tube to be filled with Acid on initial start-up or after
changing or refilling the Acid Container. The priming period is for 300 seconds but can be stopped at any time.
Should the tube not be completely filled with Acid after 300 seconds repeat the process.
c. Manually Dose Acid. Selecting this function allows you to manually dose acid for a predetermined time. Should
your pool professional recommend the addition of Acid to your pool, select this function and press the up (or
down) arrow to select the quantity of acid in litres you wish to dose. Press ACCEPT. The controller will then ask
you what mode you wish the unit to revert to at the completion of Acid dosing, “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”. In normal
circumstances you will select “AUTO” which puts the unit back into time clock operation.
ii. From MAINT press NEXT, NEXT and INSTALL will be shown. INSTALL allows the unit to be set up for your pool or
spa and to pair your phone with the Chlorinators Bluetooth connection.
Select INSTALL and you will be asked to ACCEPT the appropriate Language for your Chlorinator (English is the
Default)
Then you will be asked if you want to INSTALL CHLORINATOR. This should only be selected in the initial start-up
of your Chlorinator. Options are:
a. TIMER ENABLED –this function will turn your timer on or off. If the chlorinator is not connected to an external
timer clock or Genus Remote Control system Press ACCEPT. If an external time clock is used to operate the
chlorinator and filter pump then change to disabled.
b. FAST COMMS –set standard to YES, this option will only need to be changed if using an older version
Hurlcon/AstralPool controller (no touchscreen)
c. VARIABLE SPEED PUMP –select YES if you have an AstralPool 3 speed pump. This will allow you to program the
speed of the pump as part of the timer setting in the chlorinator.
d. FLUSH AFTER TIMER –select YES and your pump will come on momentarily after the timers have finished to
flush any residual chemicals from the injection chamber.
e. PUMP FLOW CHECK –If active this function will monitor the flow sensor inside the chlorinator cell. If the presence
of water flow is not detected for over 5 minutes, power to the pump outlet will be shut down to prevent your pump
running dry.
f. ENABLE LIGHT –You can set your e-Q series chlorinator to control a “Connect LITE” lighting controller (SLX
setting) or to directly power a single AstralPool ARC LED light. (ARC setting). NB ARC setting is for service
replacement only
g. CELL REVERSAL PERIOD –Standard setting is 4 hours. This should not be changed without consulting with your
local AstralPool dealer or service department.
h. REVERSE CELL? –This feature can be used to perform a manual reverse of your chlorinator cell –designed for use
by your pool technician only.
i. SET POOL WATER VOLUME, select YES and then use up or down arrows to change the volume of your pool.
Press ACCEPT NB this item only appears if probes are installed
j. SET SPA WATER VOLUME, select YES if you have a SPA attached to your pool and then set volume. Press
ACCEPT NB this item only appears if probes are installed
k. RESET SYSTEM? –SELECT NO (This option will revert your chlorinator back to factory settings. It should only be
used if your e-Q series chlorinator enters an error that cannot be cleared).
Cycle through POOL MODE button to select Auto, Manually ON or Manually OFF.
AUTO will allow the unit to operate your filter pump, chlorine production and pH adjustment on the timer periods you
have selected. If you have not changed the timer periods, the default timer turns the filter pump and unit on at 08:00
hours for a period of 4 hours and then again at 16:00 hours for a further period of 4 hours. This is the default setting
from the factory.