Magen eco-Energy PSC-5 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
MAGEN eco-ENERGY
Kibbutz Magen, D.N. Hanegev 85465, Israel
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.magen-ecoenergy.com
Model: PSC-5
January 2011
UL-1081
Manufacturer MEE

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Welcome
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Natural Chlorine Generator. Your
purchase will minimize the efforts needed to maintain your pool and maximize
your enjoyment for many years. Before installation or operation, please read
these instructions carefully. This manual contains easy to follow step-by-step
procedures to properly install and operate your system. A little time spent
understanding your system and its parts will assure successful, trouble-free
installation and usage. When working around your pool, please take care to avoid
hazards such as electrical wires and chemicals. CAUTION! Safety comes first!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and Follow All Instructions
All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician and conform to all
national, state, and local codes. Improper use or installation can badly harm the
unit and its surroundings. When installing and using this electrical equipment,
basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
● DONOTOPENTHEDISPLAYCOVEROFTHEBOX–NOTASERVICABLE
UNIT
● DisconnectallACpowerbeforeinstallation.
● WARNING–Toreducetheriskofinjury,donotpermitchildrentousethis
product.
● TheControlBoxmustbemountedvertically on a flat surface and at a
minimum horizontal distance of 5 ft (1.5m) (or more, if local codes so require)
from the pool/spa.
● WARNING–Riskofelectricshock.Connectonlytoagroundingtypecircuit
protectedbyaground-faultcircuit-interrupter(GFCI)outlet.Theinstallershould
providethisGFCIrequirement.TheGFCIshouldberatedforminimum6Amps
andtestedonaregularbasisbypushingthetestbutton.IftheGFCIfailsto
operate correctly, there is ground current flowing indicating the possibility
ofelectricshock.Donotusethisunit.Disconnectunitandhaveaqualified
professional correct the problem before using.
● TheInputcircuit(LN1&N/LN1)mustbeconnectedonlyafterOVERCURRENT
DEVICES,suchasfuseorcircuitbreakertolimittheamperageintheinput
wiretothemaximumthatispermittedbytheNationalElectricalCode.
● TheUnitmustbepermanentconnected,withcopperwire,notlessthan1.5
mm (14 Awg).
● Donotburythecord.Placethecordsotominimizedamagebylawnmowers,
hedge trimmers, and other equipment.

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● WARNING–Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,replaceadamagedcord
immediately.
● WARNING–Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,donotuseanextensioncord
to connect the unit to electric supply; provide a properly located outlet.
● Thewiringoftheunitmustbeperformedaccordingtothewiringinstructionson
pages 13-14 or on the front box cover.
● Abuild-upofflammablefumescanresultinahazardousconditionifthecell
is allowed to operate without flow. This device must be operated only with an
approved in-line flow sensor.
● TheFlowSensormustbeinstalledbetweenthelastpieceofapparatusandthe
Cell.
● Ensurethatequipmentandmaterialsusedinoraroundthepoolandspa
are compatible with salt-based sanitation systems. Certain materials may be
susceptible to salt and chlorine damage.
● ALWAYSADDACIDTOWATER,NEVERWATERTOACID.
● SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS.

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Table of Contents
Welcome .............................................................................................................. 2
Important Safety Instructions.................................................................................. 2
Installation Instructions................................................................................... 5
Plumbing without pH Clear System ........................................................................ 6
Installing the Flow Sensor ...................................................................................... 7
Plumbing with a pH Clear System .......................................................................... 8
Installing the pH Clear ............................................................................................ 8
1. Wiring the Control Box .................................................................................... 11
2. Wiring the Cell ................................................................................................. 12
3. WiringtheFlowSensor ................................................................................... 12
4. Wiring the Temperature Sensor....................................................................... 12
5. WiringthepHClear Pump............................................................................... 13
6. Wiring the Pool Cover Indication .................................................................... 13
Starting Up ........................................................................................................ 14
SalinityDemandTable(in Kgs.) ............................................................................. 15
Calculating the Size of the Pool............................................................................ 16
Operating Instructions .......................................................................................... 16
Basic Operation .................................................................................................... 17
Operating the Unit ................................................................................................ 18
Operating Actions ................................................................................................. 20
SalinityReadout ................................................................................................... 21
pH Control ............................................................................................................ 26
pHReducingMode............................................................................................... 26
Maintenance...................................................................................................... 28
Saturation Index ................................................................................................... 34
Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 35
pHClearSystemTroubleshooting........................................................................ 41

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Installation Instructions
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Solar/
Heater
1. Control Box
2. Cell
3. Flowswitch
4. Power/Timer
5. Filter
6. Pump
7. Pool return Line
8. pHClearUnit
9. Water temperature Sensor
The Natural Chlorine Generator consists of 4 main units: Control
Box,Cell,FlowSensorandpHClearsystem(Ifwaspurchasedalongwith
the unit). These assemblies are manufactured of the latest corrosion resistant
materials, for years of trouble-free use. Installing them sheltered from sun and
water will protect them from extreme weather conditions for years to come.
Safety Measures
1. Operate the system only with an approved flow sensor.
2. See Important Safety Instructions on page 2 of this manual.

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Additional Materials Required
1. PVCsolventcementandprimingfluid
2. Hacksaworpipecutters andpetroleumjelly.
3. Screwdrivers
4. Drillneededforsystemswith1½inchplumbing
5. Conduit
6. SiliconeLubricant(DONOTUSEsiliconeglueorpetroleumjelly).
7. Pipe adaptors (i.e., reducer couplings).
8. Highvoltagewires(Copperconductorsonly).
Plumbing without pH Clear System
1. TheCellandFlowSensormustbeinstalleddownstreamfromthefilterand
heating devices, but before any Ts in the return line. The Cell may be installed
horizontally or vertically so long as the Cell points in the flow direction (i.e., into
the blue side and out of the clear side).
2. Approximately 15 inches (~380 mm) of pipe length will be needed for
horizontalinstallationsoftheFlowSensorandCell.Verticalinstallationsmay
take less pipe length.
3. HolduptheCellwiththesecondunionstogaugetheproperdistancebefore
threading the second nut and gluing the second slip.

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4. After letting sufficient drying time for the glue, place the Cell with the o-rings
into the opening between the two ends of the pipe and tighten the unions
making sure that the Cell is installed with the arrow pointing in the flow
direction (i.e., water should enter from the side with the blue cap).
FlowDirection
Installing the Flow Sensor
1. InstalltheFlowSensorjustbeforeorafterthecell.Makesurethatthereisno
valvebetweenthecellandtheflowsensor.TheFlowSensormaybeinstalled
in an angle, but not upside down, because this could cause debris to settle in
the flow sensor body and restrict the paddle movement.
2. Clean and glue the T connector (included) to the pipe, making sure that the
threaded end with the sensor is on the pipe topside.
3. Make sure that the arrow at the top of the Flow Sensor points in the flow
direction and that no glue or pipe cleaner touches the paddle inside the
sensor as it may cause it to jam.
Doublecheckthattheflowsensoroperatesproperlybyreducingtheflowfor
fivesecondsandlookingfortheLowFlowindicatoronthecontrolboxtolight.
FlowDirection

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Plumbing with a pH Clear System
ThepHClearassemblyisauniqueacidinjectionpumpthatautomaticallycleans
thecellandreducespHlevels.OnlythePSC-5controlboxcanoperatethisunit.
Installing the pH Clear
The system should be installed right after the chlorinator cell, in a way that
ensures the cell stays full of water when the circulation pump turns off. Choose
one of the three installation options below:
A. U Shape Installation
B. Horizontal installation
C. Check Valve Installation
A. U Shape Installation
1. pH Clear Unit
2. Chlorinator Cell
3. Flow Switch T.
4. 21-inch (~54 cm) Straight
2’’ PVC Pipe for keeping the
cell full with water when
there is no flow in the line.
Installation:
1. Locate the correct position
after the filter and the heater.
2. The flow switch may also be
installed in vertical position as
long as the flow arrow points
to the right direction.
3. HardwirethepHclearcabletothecorrectsocketinthecontrolbox
(seeWiringThepHClearPumponpage13).
4. Attachtheflexible¼’’tubetothepHclearinletnipple,firstdisassemblethenipple
ring, insert it onto the ¼’’ tube, attach the tube to the nipple connector by strongly
pushing it over the connector shoulder, and then tighten the ring on the thread of
thenipple.Makesurethatthetubeisfirmlyconnectedbytryingtopullitout.
5. Insert the suction side of the ¼’’ tube to the acid tank so that it cannot be
pulled out of the tank, and so that the air can get into the tank during the
suction cycle.
6. Makesurethattheacidtankcannotbeaccessedbychildren,andwillnot
cause any damage if it falls or tips.
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B. Horizontal installation
1. pH Clear unit
2. Chlorinator Cell
3. Flow switch T
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pH Clear Horizontal Installation
from pool to pool
C. Check Valve Installation
1. pH Clear Unit
2. Chlorinator Cell
3. Check Valve (the sealing
material and the spring must be
acid compatible, and the check
valve must hold the hydrostatic
water pressure in the cell for
more than eight hours when the
circulation pump is off.)
4. Flow Switch T.
pH Clear Check Valve Installation
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Mounting the Control Box
1. The Control Box must be mounted
vertically on a flat surface, and a
minimum horizontal distance of 5
ft (1.5m) (or more, if local codes
require) from the pool/spa.
2. Select a position for your Control
Boxwithin10ft(3½meters)from
the intended Cell and flow switch
installation place, to ensure that
enough cable is available (the
actual cable length are 12’).
3. Secure the unit on the wall
using the enclosed screws and
anchors. Use 1/4” (eight mm)
drill bit for the anchor holes.
4. Removetheaccesscover(7)at
the lower part of the control box
by opening the two screws that
hold it to the main box.
5. Hardwirethepowercabletothe
time clock as indicated in the
instructions below.
1. Input high voltage
terminals
2. Cell Connectors
3. Flowswitchsocket
4. Water temperature sensor
socket
5. pHClearpumpsocket
6. Pool cover input
7. Access cover
CAUTION
èDonotmountthesystemabovea
heater, inside a panel or tightly enclosed
area, this can overheat and damage the
system.
èDonotblockthebackwardsventsof
the Control Box.
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