NEXT pool STERILOR Cu/Ag Wiring diagram

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AUTOMATIC Cu/Ag IONISATION WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
Installation
Instructions
&
User Guide
Please read carefully and keep available for later use
Version 11/2013
SR-12-164-1
STÉRILOR Cu/Ag

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FOREWORD
Dear Sir/Madam,
You have chosen a STERILOR Cu/Ag, an automatic water treatment system using copper/silver
ionisation.
We would like to thank you for the confidence that you have placed in us.
Please keep this user guide in a safe place.
It will long be your guide for optimised installation
and operation of all of the equipment for your new device.
Read it carefully before use in order to fully benefit from all of its functions.
By using STERILOR Cu/Ag with a pH that is well regulated around 7.2, your pool's water will be
perfectly disinfected.
You can adjust the pH manually or automatically,
by installing a STERILOR pH.
USEFUL ADDRESS
Your local retailer (stamp):

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CONTENTS
1. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS............................................................................................................6
2. PRESENTATION..........................................................................................................................................7
2.1 General description ........................................................................................................................7
2.1.1 Operation of the Cu/Ag part ........................................................................................................7
2.1.2 Supply ...........................................................................................................................................7
2.1.3 Front side of the box ....................................................................................................................8
2.1.4 Lateral sides of the box ................................................................................................................8
3. INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Control box ..........................................................................................................................................9
3.1.1 Location-attachments ..................................................................................................................9
3.1.2 Fitting ...........................................................................................................................................9
3.1.3 Electric connections ...................................................................................................................10
3.2 Ionisation cell ....................................................................................................................................11
3.3 Cu/Ag electrodes...............................................................................................................................11
4. USE...........................................................................................................................................................12
4.1 Memo ................................................................................................................................................12
4.1.1 pH ...............................................................................................................................................12
4.1.2 Copper ........................................................................................................................................12
4.1.3 Chlorine ......................................................................................................................................12
4.2 Device operating display ...................................................................................................................13
4.2.1 Displaying and Setting the time .................................................................................................13

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4.2.2 Displaying the device operating time ........................................................................................13
4.3 Production setting .............................................................................................................................13
4.3.1 Displaying and adjusting the production ..................................................................................13
4.3.2 Ionisation current adjustment procedure .................................................................................13
4.3.3 Adjustment procedure following analysis .................................................................................14
4.4 Automatic Operation or Forced Operation.......................................................................................14
4.4.1 Display – Operating Forced operation .......................................................................................14
4.4.2 Forced Operation activation and deactivation procedure ........................................................14
4.5 Change in polarity .............................................................................................................................14
4.5.1 Displaying the change in polarity ...............................................................................................14
4.5.2 Operating the change in polarity ...............................................................................................15
4.6.2 Displaying the diagnoses............................................................................................................15
5. WINTERING..............................................................................................................................................15
6. EARTHING SLEEVE ...................................................................................................................................16
7. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................................................17
7.1 General Maintenance........................................................................................................................17
7.2 Copper – Silver electrode maintenance............................................................................................17
8. STORAGE – TRANSPORT ..........................................................................................................................17
9. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................................................................17
10. GUARANTEES.........................................................................................................................................18
GUARANTEE CARD – STERILOR Cu/Ag ........................................................................................................19

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1. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
For correct operation of the device:
Read this instruction manual carefully and completely before using your STERILOR Cu/Ag. Do
not open the device, only a skilled technician is authorised to do so.
Check the safety of the device: Make sure that the voltage supplied by your mains power
supply complies with the characteristics repeated in Paragraph 9.
The STERILOR Cu/Ag device must operate at the same time as the filtration system, because
it is essential for the water to flow through the Cu/Ag ionisation cell.
Definition of the synoptics used in these instructions:
Important information
Sensitive point, recommendation to be followed to avoid any equipment
deterioration or operating problem
Electrical risks, any operations relating to connections or tests may only be carried
out by authorised persons.
Earthing mandatory

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2. PRESENTATION
2.1 General description
The STERILOR Cu/Ag treats the
water in your pool by maintaining a
concentration of copper and silver by
means of ionisation.
2.1.1 Operation of the Cu/Ag part
The automatic STERILOR Cu/Ag
system operates based on the
principle of ionisation using a Cu/Ag
alloy electrode.
Thanks to its microprocessor, the
STERILOR Cu/Ag controls the
transmission of a low voltage electric
current towards an ionisation cell
placed between the pump and the
filter.
This cell contains several electrodes
made of a perfect Cu/Ag alloy in
accordance with STERILOR
specifications .
The ionisation process releases copper
ions (Cu++) and silver ions (Ag+) into
the water. In water, these ions
combine directly to form molecules
with algaecide, flocculant and
disinfectant properties.
The advantages of STERILOR Cu/Ag:
•Automatic water treatment
•Sterilised and sterilising water
•A change of polarity in the production
current which helps to regulate electrode
wear.
•Backlit digital display of the production
current, device operating times and
countdown of the change of polarity time.
2.1.2 Supply
This device is supplied with all equipment
necessary for its installation and use. This
kit includes:
A control box with a pre-wired power
supply cable.
An ionisation cell with its Cu/Ag
electrode and cable equipped with quick
connectors.
+ A Cu/pH colorimetric analysis kit
+ Installation and user instructions
+ Guarantee form
Filtration
Box
GENERAL PRESENTATION OF THE INSTALLATION OF A SWIMMING POOL
TECHN
ICAL ROOM
Liquid
pH
injection
Swimming
pool backflow
Towards
drains
Cu/Ag
ionisation
vessel
Earth towards
separate
earthing rod
Filter

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2.1.3 Front side of the box
Function keys:
A Automatic operation setting (see p14)
F Forced operation setting (see p 14)
P Production setting (see 13)
P Time setting (see 12)
Lights and display:
Ionisation current display from 600 to 999
mA
Ionisation current display from 300 to 595
mA
Ionisation current display from 25 to
295mA
Device operating time display
Time display
Polarity and polarity countdown display
Forced operation indicator
Automatic operation indicator
Diagnoses display
2.1.4 Lateral sides of the box
Left side Right side
Cu/Ag electrode
connection General power supply fuse holder 1
A
"ON/OFF" switch

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3. INSTALLATION
The installation of STERILOR Cu/Ag on a swimming pool treated beforehand with PHMB
(polyhexamethylene biguanide) requires the pool to be completely emptied and the filter to be
rinsed thoroughly. It is also advisable to replace the sand.
3.1 Control box
Dimensions:
Width 250 x Height 340 x Depth 150 mm
3.1.1 Location-attachments
3.1.2 Fitting
The electronic box must be installed in
the technical room protected from
sunlight, bad weather and close to the
ionisation cell (2.5 m cable).
The controls of the box (switch,
electrode connection and fuse holder)
must remain accessible.
Necessary equipment:
Drill and 6 mm bit suitable for the
support, plugs
Fix the box securely against a wall via
the 4 fixing holes, using the screws
and plugs supplied =.plastic expansion
plugs (to be adapted to the support if
necessary).
Phillips screwdriver.
Filtration
Box
GENERAL PRESENTATION OF THE INSTALLATION OF A SWIMMING POOL
TECHNICAL ROOM
Liquid
pH
injection
Swimming
pool
backflow
Towards
drains
Cu/Ag
ionisation
vessel
Earth towards
separate
earthing rod
Filter
Cu/Ag
ionisation
vessel

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3.1.3 Electric connections
The system operates in parallel with
the filtration pump.
It is essential for it to operate at the
same time as the filtration system. A
box continuously connected to a
separate socket will annul the
guarantee.
Before carrying out any
electrical work on the box, this
connection to the filtration pump
requires the STERILOR Cu/Ag power
supply to be cut off at the filtration
box.
The connection is therefore
made on the filtration pump
contactors in the existing filtration
box, according to the following
diagram:
Single-phase filtration box:
Three-phase filtration box:
Cloc
k
EARTH
Auto Op.
Forced Op.
PHASE
ContactorCircuit
PUMP
NEUTRAL
380 V THREE-PHASE
Cloc
k
PHASE
PUMP
NEUTRAL
SINGLE
Auto Op.
Forced Op.
EARTH
Circuit breaker Contactor

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3.2 Ionisation cell
Dimensions:
Length 275 Height 180 mm Depth
152 mm.
Each cell has two PVC end fittings with
inside diameter of 50 and outside diameter of
63. These end fittings must be affixed to the by-
pass on the filtration circuit using PVC glue.
Assemble the ionisation cell in by-pass as
shown on the diagrams above with three
valves on the pump backflow circuit and
between the pump and the filter.
Warning, the bypass valves must be open to
allow the water to pass through the ionisation
cell before STERILOR Cu/Ag is started up.
The ionisation cell must have water flowing
through it when STERILOR Cu/Ag is operating.
The cell should preferably be installed
horizontally, at 45° towards the top. This
position avoids condensation running down
onto the connectors.
Effectively, the electrode connectors must not
be in contact with water. Non-compliance with
this guideline may result in premature
corrosion of the connectors and premature
deterioration of the cell.
The STERILOR Cu/Ag electrodes are
manufactured in accordance with specific
specifications with proportions of copper and
silver guaranteeing the expected result.
3.3 Cu/Ag electrodes
Connect the cable to the box see chapter 2.1.4.
Electrode installation:
Before installing the electrodes, check that the cap
on the electrode rod is properly tightened. There
must be no space between the rod and the
surface of the cap.
Place each electrode in the ionisation cell as
recommended below.
Screw them up by hand as sealing is provided by
an O-ring. Tighten them if you notice a leak when
the pump is started up.
Place the electrodes preferably in line with the
connectors of the same colour positioned
diagonally.
Blue electrode connector
Yellow electrode connector
Cap without electrode
?
Orientation of the cell
45° from the vertical

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Device with 2 electrodes:
Or
3 Electrodes 4 Electrodes
5 Electrodes 6 Electrodes
7 Electrodes 8 Electrodes
4. USE
4.1 Memo
Carefully check the quality of the water in
your swimming pool. Carry out the
recommended manual analyses on a regular
basis.
Every time the device is used, carry
out the following analyses:
Analyses to be
carried out Ideal level
pH 7.0 to 7.4
Copper 0.5 to 0.7 mg/l (ppm)
Operate the filtration system during the day
rather than at night. The proliferation of
micro-organisms occurs during the day.
Water
temperature Daily filtration time
< 10 °C 1 to 3 hours
10 to 25 °C 5 to 8 hours
20 to 25 °C 12 hours
25 to 30 °C 18 hours
> 30 °C 24 hours
Wash the filter regularly (approximately
once a week).
4.1.1 pH
The pH of the water must be maintained
between 7.0 and 7.4.
The pH of the water in a swimming
pool varies naturally and continuously, but
always keeps the same trend over time.
4.1.2 Copper
The level of copper must be between 0.5 and
0.7 ppm (mg/l).
You are advised to analyse the copper
level once a month.
4.1.3 Chlorine
Whenever the device is used with water that
does not contain chlorine, carry out manual
chlorination with 1 kg of chlorine powder for 100
m3.
The disinfectant action of silver is three times faster
when combined with a very low dose of chlorine.
We also recommend adding the equivalent of
1g/m3 per week, thus for a 100 m3 pool one 500g
block every month (2 or 3 would be required every
10 days for a pool treated with chlorine only).
Place a 500g block in the skimmer, leaving it in its
closed packaging. pierce 4 or 5 holes in the cover
and 2 more in the bottom of the box containing the
brick to allow it to dissolve slowly.

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During stormy weather, extreme heat, rain, the
addition of clean water, heavy use or a destabilised
pH, a small shock chlorination treatment using
10g/m3 should be carried out.
4.2 Device operating display
4.2.1 Displaying and Setting the time
To set the time, press on the H
button (hours, minutes) for 5 seconds: the
hours display flashes.
Press on + or – to change them.
Press again on H (hours, minutes) and the
minutes flash. Press on + or – to change
them. Finally, press on H to store the time
in memory.
4.2.2 Displaying the device operating time
It indicates the device's operation in hours.
The devices are delivered with an operating
time of a few hours corresponding to passage of the
device on the test bench after manufacture.
4.3 Production setting
4.3.1 Displaying and adjusting the
production
Display of production in mA:
The level of copper and silver
production depends on the ionisation current
and the device's operating time, i.e. the
operating time of the filtration or the selected
time slot, if different.
The consumption of copper and silver
depends on the water quality, contamination
of the pool, its level of use, the environment
and the climatic conditions.
To keep the copper level stable, the current to
be produced is proportional to the volume of
the pool and the filtration operating time.
The setting should be adjusted using the
following formula:
Displayed current (in mA)
=
13 x volume of the pool (in m3)
Daily filtration time (in hours)
For cold water
Reduce the setting by 2, see chapter 8
Wintering
The settings obtained using the
formula above must be refined depending on
the region, the climatic conditions and the
level of use, and only regular monitoring will
guarantee correct swimming pool treatment.
Standard settings cannot be defined because
each pool is specific due to its dimensions, its
location and its level of use.
4.3.2 Ionisation current adjustment procedure
Production is regulated by keeping the
P key pressed down and using the +/- keys.
The current increases or decreases over a 25
to 999 mA range.
Held down

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4.3.3 Adjustment procedure following analysis
A copper analysis must be performed once a month,
the ideal level being 0.5 to 0.7 ppm.
If the level is less than 0.5 ppm, validate the status
of the electrode and then switch to forced
operation, see chapter 4.4.3
If the level is between 0.5 and 0.7 ppm, keep this
setting.
If the level is higher than 0.7 ppm, switch off the
unit for a few days until the level drops to 0.7 ppm
and then restart it, reducing the time slot, and then
check the level of copper in the pool regularly.
4.4 Automatic Operation or Forced
Operation
4.4.1 Display – Operating Forced
operation
Forced operation is mainly used to raise the
levels of copper and silver in the pool water.
Depending on the quality of the water, a pool
which does not contain copper will take 1 to 5
days to reach the ideal level of 0.5 to 0.7 ppm
with filtration in manual operation 24 hours a
day.
Before running Forced operation, validate the
pH level of the water which should be
between 7.0 and 7.4.
Perform a shock chlorination treatment using
10 to 15g/m3 during forced operation to
disinfect the water, especially if it is new
water.
Run the filtration unit in manual operation 24
hours a day.
4.4.2 Forced Operation activation and
deactivation procedure
The forced operation is activated by
pressing on the Forced Operation key (F key)
for 5 seconds. The red Forced Operation light
comes on and the "Forced Operation" text
appears. The production then changes to
999mA.
Leave the equipment to operate for a
maximum of 24 hours, and carry out manual
analysis of the level of copper, in order to stop
forced operation if necessary and revert back
to automatic mode.
To stop the Forced Operation, you need
to press on the Auto Operation key (key A) for
at least 5 seconds.
Comment: forced operation will disconnect
automatically after 24 hours of operation to
revert back to automatic mode.
The level of copper must then be analysed
and forced operation restarted until the level
reaches a minimum of 0.05 ppm.
The forced operation can be deactivated at
any time by pressing on the Automatic
Operation key (A key) for at least 5 seconds
4.5 Change in polarity
4.5.1 Displaying the change in polarity
The display indicates the position of the
polarity: either on the right electrode or on
the left electrode.
E.g. left Polarity work, countdown at 1 minute
06 seconds.
5 sec.
5 sec.

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4.5.2 Operating the change in polarity
This occurs automatically every 2 min.
The display shows 01 60. The first two
digits indicate the minutes (01) and the
second two digits indicate the seconds (60).
The seconds count down to zero. When the
seconds are at zero, the countdown of the
minutes starts, changing to 00 minutes.
E.g. 01 60 becomes 01 59 then 01 58,
etc., then 00 60 then 00 59, etc. Until 00 00.
When the countdown passes 00 00,
the current polarity indicator (here G (left))
switches off and the polarity switches to the
right polarity, causing the D (right) indicator to
light up.
4.6.2 Displaying the diagnoses
After a certain operating time, a
diagnosis appears. This diagnosis indicates
that the electrode needs to be checked.
See table below:
CODE Diagnosis Possible causes Solutions
D001 This analysis appears when the
device recognises poor conductivity
between the electrodes. It then
displays ‘---‘ on the ionisation
current display.
The cell is disconnected or
completely used up
Check the connection and the
condition of the electrode
There is no water in the
ionisation vessel
Restart the water flow.
The electrodes are scaled up or
oxidised
Clean the electrodes
It tells you that the electrode
needs to be checked or replaced.
To cancel this analysis, press on
the A and F keys at the same time.
Cancelling the diagnosis signal:
Before cancelling this signal, always check what caused it and correct it by following the
instructions in this manual
5. WINTERING
Protecting from frost – stopping the pool
During winter, if you stop the filtration for a
long period, first run the filtration 24 hours a
day and set your STERILOR Cu/Ag to forced
operation for 2-3 days (repeat forced
operation 2 or 3 times).
As the level of copper takes a long time to fall,
the pool water will be protected for the
winter. Correct the pH manually once or twice
a month, keeping it fairly low, between 6.8
and 7.0.
Do not add any algaecide or wintering
product.
The swimming pool operates throughout the
winter
Run the filtration 1 to 3 hours a day
Reduce the current level displayed during the
summer by half.
Correct the pH manually once or twice a
month, keeping it fairly low, between 6.8 and
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6. EARTHING SLEEVE
A large number of swimming pools are
currently constructed with electrically
insulating materials. Embedded parts, wall
crossings, pipes, valves and pump housings
are made of PVC, ABS or other plastics. The
linings are often made of polyester, PVC liner,
or painted. These types of swimming pools, of
which all of the components are made of
plastic, have the characteristic of storing static
electricity.
Also, the pump turbines create fairly
significant static currents. A filtration pump
thus creates a variable voltage of
approximately 3 to 4 Volts. The same applies
for counter-current pool motors. Therefore,
there is always a voltage of 3 to 8 volts in the
swimming pool's water.
This voltage can reach 12 volts during a storm.
A poorly balanced pH destabilises the mineral
salts contained in the pool water. The mineral
salts in ionic form and with a positive charge
then react with the bottom or sides of the
pool, on the parts that are statically the most
negatively charged. Bonds are then produced
between the molecules, causing grey to black
disparate stains.
or even making the whole lining turn a greyish
colour.
The installation of an earthing sleeve prevents
these phenomena by earthing the residual
electrical currents. These stains cannot be
eliminated by rubbing, and only an acidic
medium will make them disappear.
Assembling earths: (Earths exist in 1’’1/2, or
2’’)
For maximum efficiency, screw the Earthing
sleeve on the pump output.
•It is important to provide one Earthing
sleeve for each pump installed on the
filtration system.
Place an earthing rod in a location that retains
humidity (in a watered flowerbed, at the bottom
of a tree, etc.). Connecting the Earth to the
Earth of the house is prohibited for safety
reasons.
•This installation of the Earthing sleeve
constitutes the earthing of the pool water and
not the earthing of the equipment.
•You must connect the Earthing sleeve
to the Earthing rod using an Earthing
braid with a section of at least 20
mm2.
PUMP
Towards drains
Swimming pool
backflow
Main drain
Assembling an earth
Skimmer
Brush socket
Earth cable of 20 mm
minimum towards separate
earthing rod
Filter

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7. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
7.1 General Maintenance
If the recommendations regarding the
installation conditions have been respected,
the upkeep of the device should be limited.
Cut off the power supply before any
intervention.
However, periodic cleaning of the
equipment with a dry cloth is recommended
(do not use aggressive chemicals that could
damage the equipment, particularly on the
transparent part of the front face).
As with all electrical equipment, a certain
number of periodic checks must be carried out
(every quarter):
•check of the electrical connections
•check of the conditions of the cables
7.2 Copper – Silver electrode maintenance
Cut off the mains power supply before
carrying out any operations.
Before carrying out any operations, isolate
the electrolysis vessel and release the pressure in
the vessel.
The electrodes must be cleaned once a
month. The electrodes must be dismantled and
brushed (metal brush) or sandpaper them to
remove any deposits. The electrodes must be
restored to their original colour.
If the electrodes are not maintained, they may wear
prematurely.
8. STORAGE – TRANSPORT
Your device must be stored and
transported in its original packaging in order
to protect it from any damage.
The package must be stored in a dry
environment, free of dust and protected from
any chemical compounds.
Ambient conditions for transport and storage:
•Temperature: -10 °C to 40 °C
•Air humidity: Below 60% without
condensation
9. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Box:
Dimensions Width 250 x Height 340 x
Depth 150 mm
Weight 2.3 kg
Mains power supply 230 V ~ 50 Hz
Fuse 5 x 20, 1 A A
T
(Type M-205 slow)
Maximum output voltage
30 V
Maximum output current 999 mA
Cell:
Dimensions Length 275 x Height 180 mm
Weight 1.3 kg without electrode
Materials Transparent polycarbonate cell

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10. GUARANTEES
Device-electrode guarantee
This device is guaranteed against any manufacturing
defect for 2 years from the delivery date, excluding
the Cu/Ag electrode and parts considered to be
consumables.
If during this period, the device needs to be
repaired or certain parts need to be replaced,
without this being due to negligence or an
operating error by the user or an electric shock.
The user must contact their retailer according to the
after-sales service procedure.
Cut off the guarantee card opposite, without
forgetting to make a copy before sending it duly
completed to the following address:
The guarantee card below must be
returned to us no later than 15 days after
commissioning of the device
Product: STERILOR Cu/Ag
Company: AS POOL – STERILOR
Address: ZAC de la Rouvelière
F – 72700 SPAY
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Site: www.sterilor.com

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GUARANTEE CARD – STERILOR Cu/Ag
Return a copy duly completed no later than 15 days after commissioning of the device to:
AS POOL - STERILOR, ZAC de la Rouvelière, 72700 SPAY
Retailer's stamp: Purchaser's name and address:
…………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………...
Purchase date: ……………………………
SERIAL NUMBER: ……………………………………………..
Information that must be provided for the guarantee in order to be taken into account:
Pool volume: ……………………. ..m3 Water source: □Public supply □Borehole □Well
□Rain
pH = ……………………….
Regulated pH (device):
Filtration flow rate: ………………………….m3/h
Stabiliser ………………………………. ppm
Treatment used:
…………………………………………
TA (Total Alkalinity)……………………French
degrees Type of heating: …………………………………...….
TH (hardness
measurement)……………………….French
degrees
pH corrector product used:
Trade name:……………………………………..…………
Chemical nature: …………………………………………
Pool: □Indoor □Outdoor
Cover: □Shelter
□Automatic cover
□Bar cover
Slow mode: □Connected □Not connected