PoolRite Xtreme Chlorinator User manual

Manufactured by Aussie Chlorinators
For more details refer to the back of Power Pack
For user manual and warranty details refer
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SALT MODE
MENU
ENTER
Operating salt level for the XTreme Chlorinator
Mineral Salts 3500-4000ppm | Sodium salts 3500-7000ppm
ON
OFF

A. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
B. The appliance must be permanently connected to xed wiring according to the
national wiring rules. The appliance must be installed, maintained and serviced by a
qualied licensed electrician. Equipotential bonding must be carried out.
C. Means of disconnection from the supply mains having a contact separation in all
poles that provide full disconnection under over voltage category Ill conditions must
be incorporated in the xed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
D. The appliance should be supplied through a residual current device RCD having a
rated residual operating current not exceeding 30ma.
E. Parts containing live parts, except parts supplied with safety extra-low voltage not
exceeding 12V, must be inaccessible to a person, in the bath or spa.
F. Parts incorporating electrical components, except remote control devices, must be
located or xed so that they cannot fall into the bath or spa.
G. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualied person in order to avoid a hazard.
Statement
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2 STATEMENT
3 INDEX
4 INSTALLATION
5 PLUMBING
6 CONTROLS
7 MENU & SUB MENU
8 MODES
9 BACKWASH
10 SALT
11 WATER QUALITY
12 TROUBLESHOOTING
13 TROUBLESHOOTING
14 TROUBLESHOOTING
15 SPECIFICATION TABLE
16 PARTS
17 WARRANTY
18 NOTES
20 CONTACT DETAILS
Index
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Plumbing should be performed by a qualied Plumber or a pool industry service technician
where possible. It can however be done by the home handyman taking due care and
attention.
Warning: Do Not apply Priming Fluid to the Clear Cell Housing
All pipe work should be primed with priming uid before glue is applied, any high
pressure PVC glue will work, make sure both surfaces are well coated before mating the
connections as you will only have a few seconds before the glue bond will take.
Piping from the Filter to the Cell should enter the pipe connection closest to the cell head
as per the image below as this is where the water sense probe has been installed during
manufacture. NOTE: When plumbed from the other direction and used with variable
speed pumps having very low ow rates the water probe may not get covered with water
causing the chlorinator to display Priming Cell.
Plumbing
Salt Cell
Chlorinator
Filter
Pump
Optional
Return To
Pool Using
Outlet 1or 2
2
1
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A. Position the chlorinator power module at least 1m above ground and at least 2m from
the pool edge.
B. Mount the stainless steel bracket to a solid structure with the screws provided and t
the power module over the two raised pins on the bracket, secure with the 2 locking
clips provided.
C. Protect the chlorinator module and cell housing from direct sunlight and rain where
possible for extended life.
D. Connect the mains plug from the chlorinator power pack into a RCD Protected 240V
mains 10A outlet.
E. Connect the cell cable connector into the connector on the bottom of the power pack.
F. Connect the mains plug from the pump into the pump outlet on the bottom of the
chlorinator power pack.
Installation
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Controls
Toggles the chlorinator OFF then back ON when connected to the mains
power
Press to enter or exit the main menu or to exit sub menus (PAGE 7)
Press to enter a selected menu or conrm a setting
Selects different modes of operation, (PAGE 8)
Press to select
»ON
»TIMER
»SUPERCHLORINATE
»BOOST
»SPA
»BACKWASH
Will turn the pump ON and measure your salt or mineral
(PAGE 10)
Increase button is used to navigate menus, modify settings or increase the
chlorine output
Decrease button is used to navigate menus, modify settings or decrease the
chlorine output
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MENU
SUB MENU
Pressing the MENU button will take you into the main menu list, by using the up/down
arrows you can scroll through the list, then press the enter button to enter the function you
wish to modify, pressing the MENU button again will exit you from the sub menu
CLOCK Use the up/down buttons to enter the time of day (0-24hrs)
CHLORINE
OUTPUT
Use the up/down buttons to set the chlorine output, this can also be
performed from the working screen as the chlorinator is functioning
TIMER Use the up/down buttons to move the cursor above or below each
block where you would like the chlorinator & pump, or pump only to
operate, then by pressing the enter button you can toggle between
No operation
‘C’ Chlorinator & pump operation
‘P’ Pump only operation
PUMP
PROTECTION
Use the up/down buttons to set between 3-10 minutes or you can set
this function OFF. Pump protection is activated when there’s no water
owing across the cell/electrode
CELL
CLEANING
Use the up/down buttons to change the time between cell reversals, a
shorter time will remove more calcium for pools that have high levels,
set for a longer time for pools that don’t have calcium issue’s (long
reversal times will extend cell life, see page 12, CELL LIFE)
BRIGHTNESS If your screen is too bright for the area installed you can dim the
backlight with the up/down buttons
SYSTEM INFO TOTAL HRS Hours the power module has operated
CELL HRS Hours the cell has operated
POLARITY What direction the electrical current is owing
UNIT SIZE Unit size of your chlorinator
SW VERSION Software version
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Pressing the MODE button will toggle you through the different operational modes the
chlorinator can be set too.
These MODES are:
ON
Sets the chlorinator and pump to operate 24/7
TIMER
Sets the chlorinator and pump or pump only to operate at the timer blocks that have been
set
SUPER CHLORINATE
Sets the chlorinator and pump to operate @100% for 24hrs only, then will automatically
revert back to TIMER mode
BOOST
Sets the chlorinator and pump to operate for 6hrs then will automatically revert back to
TIMER mode
SPA
Sets the chlorinator to operate @ 10% output and pump on NOTE: This mode will operate
24/7 until you manually set the chlorinator mode back to TIMER
BACKWASH
Backwash is explained on (PAGE 9)
Mode
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The Backwash function has been added to simplify how the pump is operated as you
adjust the Filter Lever into its different positions during a backwash.
NOTE: NEVER OPERATE THE FILTER LEVER WHILE THE PUMP IS OPERATING
WARNING: THE PUMP WILL START AND STOP AUTOMATICALLY
Enter the BACKWASH function by pressing the MODE button until BACKWASH is displayed
The screen will now display ..... SET VALVE TO BACKWASH AND PRESS ENTER ..... rotate
the lter valve to backwash, pressing enter will start the pump and you will see the dirty
water exit the waste pipe and in the clear glass installed on your lter.
The screen will now display ..... PRESS ENTER TO FINISH BACKWASH ...... press enter
once the water in the waste pipe has become clear, this will stop the pump so you can
rotate the lter valve.
Chlorinator will now display ..... SET VALVE TO RINSE AND PRESS ENTER ..... rotate
the lter valve to RINSE, pressing enter will start the pump, once water is owing
allow the pump to operate for at least 30 seconds or as per the lter manufacturers
recommendations to clean the last contaminates from the lter.
Chlorinator will now display ..... PRESS ENTER TO FINISH RINSE CYCLE.. ... press enter, the
chlorinator will display ...... SET VALVE TO FILTER AND PRESS ENTER .... press enter, the
backwash is now complete and the chlorinator will automatically revert back to the TIMER
mode.
Backwash
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Recommended Salt Concentration
For Sodium Chloride Salts 3500 - 7000 PPM
For Mineral/Magnesium Chloride Salts 3500 - 4000 PPM
Pressing the SALT button will start the salt measurement, the chlorinator will start the
pump as the measurement requires good water ow through the cell, this also allows the
water temperature to be taken as it forms part of the equation.
Water temperature at the cell should be allowed to stabilize for at least 5 minutes before a
measurement is taken
The measurement will take approx 30 seconds and display a result in PPM, the result will
continue to be updated every few seconds over 1 minute then revert back to the previous
mode automatically or by pressing SALT will cancel the salt test.
Salt levels under 2000ppm cannot be measured by the chlorinator and salt levels above
8000ppm will be more inaccurate.
PLEASE NOTE:
The salt measurement is meant to be a guide only as many
factors will vary the result, for more accurate measurements a
sample of pool water should be taken to your local pool shop or
be performed by your local pool service technician.
Salt
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Your water BALANCE should be kept within the following levels for trouble free operation
pH
Measurement Interval - once a week
7.2 - 7.8 Controlling your pH is most important so that you have good active levels of
chlorine throughout the water, high pH above 8.0 will reduce how active the chlorine is.
When pH is high, Adding Hydrochloric acid will lower the pH
When pH is low, Adding Sodium bicarbonate will raise the pH
Stabiliser
Measurement Interval - 1-2 times per year
Stabiliser level should be kept between 20 - 50 ppm, levels higher than this aren’t
required. Stabiliser should be measured by your pool shop 1-2 times per year but most
importantly in summer when the UV levels are highest.
Chlorine
Measurement Interval - once a week
Chlorine (Free Chlorine) should be measured once weekly and kept between 2 - 3 ppm for
good disinfection, adjust the chlorinator output percentage or the pump run time to either
increase or decrease this level as required.
Total Alkalinity
Measurement Interval - once a month
80-lS0ppm
Calcium Hardness
Measurement Interval - once per year
150-250ppm
Water Quality
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PROBLEMPROBLEM CAUSECAUSE REMEDYREMEDY
Priming CellPriming Cell Requires water across theRequires water across the
Cell to complete the circuitCell to complete the circuit
before the chlorinatorbefore the chlorinator
will display OK and start will display OK and start
chlorinationchlorination
Make sure that the pump is primedMake sure that the pump is primed
with water and operating correctlywith water and operating correctly
Make sure any Valves are in the openMake sure any Valves are in the open
position and water is owing through position and water is owing through
the CELLthe CELL
ChlorineChlorine
output will notoutput will not
reach 100%reach 100%
Salt level is not high enoughSalt level is not high enough Salt level should be as perSalt level should be as per
recommendations on page 9 of thisrecommendations on page 9 of this
handbookhandbook
Water temperature is lowWater temperature is low Winter water temperatures can getWinter water temperatures can get
very low, for every 1C below 28C thevery low, for every 1C below 28C the
chlorinator output can drop by 2%chlorinator output can drop by 2%
Cell has too much calciumCell has too much calcium
deposit on platesdeposit on plates
Clean the cell in a 1/91tr ratio of Clean the cell in a 1/91tr ratio of
Hydrochloric acid & water or a Hydrochloric acid & water or a
cleaning solution available from anycleaning solution available from any
pool storepool store
Cell could be at end of lifeCell could be at end of life If salt conditions are correct and theIf salt conditions are correct and the
cell won’t achieve its full output you cell won’t achieve its full output you
may require a new Cellmay require a new Cell
Cell LifeCell Life How long will my Cell lastHow long will my Cell last At 4hr reversals the cell can lastAt 4hr reversals the cell can last
approx 13,000hrs+ and at 12hrapprox 13,000hrs+ and at 12hr
reversals approx 18,000hrs+reversals approx 18,000hrs+
No Chlorine No Chlorine
measured inmeasured in
thethe
PH is far too High waterPH is far too High water Add Hydrochloric acid to reduce theAdd Hydrochloric acid to reduce the
PH between 7.2-7.8ppmPH between 7.2-7.8ppm
No Stabiliser in the water No Stabiliser in the water Add Cyanuric acid (Stabiliser) until Add Cyanuric acid (Stabiliser) until
you have 20-S0ppmyou have 20-S0ppm
Chlorinator isn’t operating Chlorinator isn’t operating
long enough or at highlong enough or at high
enough outputenough output
Increase operating hours orIncrease operating hours or
percentage outputpercentage output
Troubleshooting
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PROBLEMPROBLEM CAUSECAUSE REMEDYREMEDY
Calcium build on Cell
is high
Cell cleaning time is set
too high
Enter the cell cleaning function
in the menu and reduce the
time between cleaning cycles
Salt measurement is
not correct
Too much calcium on the
cell when measuring
Clean the cell in a 1/91tr ratio
of Hydrochloric acid & water
a cleaning solution available
from any pool store
Salt measurement
accuracy
A 10% accuracy is all that can
be achieved without going
to very expensive probes &
solutions for calibration
Salt measurement says
cell at end of life
Salt cell is nearing the
end of its life
Only replace when cell
has completely failed, salt
measurements will continue to
be more inaccurate the longer
it is used past 10,000hrs,
measurements should then be
taken ONLY by your local pool
store or service agent until a
new cell is installed
My pump is always ON The Pump may have
been connected to
the mains before the
chlorinator
Make sure the pump is
plugged into the 240V socket
on the chlorinator
The chlorinator is in
the ON mode and will
operate 24/7
Make sure the chlorinator
MODE is set to TIMER
My Display doesn’t
show the temperature
Dirty connection Remove the cell plug/cable
from the chlorinator power
module, apply some INOX,
WD40 or Vaseline to the
contacts attached to the cable
and re-install several times to
help clean the contacts
High Salt Salt level is above
7000ppm
Backwash water from the pool
and re-ll to reduce the salt
level to 7000ppm or below
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PROBLEMPROBLEM CAUSECAUSE REMEDYREMEDY
Chlorinator won’t
go above 80% and
displays high salt
The chlorinator has a
protection feature that
will limit your output
to 80% when your salt
level gets too far above
7000mg/L
Discharge water from the pool
and re-ll to reduce the salt
level to 6000mg/L or below
Water/Condensation on
screen
Small amounts of
moisture can sometimes
be absorbed during the
manufacturing process
on the inner surface of
the plastic
Allow to operate and the
moisture will be expelled from
the chlorinator, normally within
24hrs
Error Code ‘Terr’
(Temperature Error)
Multi way connector dirty
or loose connection
Disconnect and Reconnect
multi way plug under power
pack
Sensor failure at Cell Return for repair
5 Volt Regulator failure on
Main Pcb
Return for repair
Error Code ‘Cell EOL’
(END OF LIFE)
Cell above 10,000hrs
usage Cell is nearing the
end of it’s useful life
Once the Cell can no-longer
achieve 100% for the desired
salt level a new cell will be
required
Also see CELL LIFE on Page 12
Pump Fail No Water present at Cell
sensor
Check pump can supply pool
water
(When activated pump
is locked out for 30min,
to bypass select
another Mode or reset
power at 240V wall
switch)
Pump may be stopping
intermittently, faulty
pump or overheating
Check pump operation
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MODEL NUMBER XT15 XT20 XT25 XT30 XT35 XT50 XT75 XT100
VOLTAGE AC INPUT 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240
AMPAC INPUT 0.5A 0.6A 0.7A 1.0A 1.1A 1.35A 1.5A 1.95A
VOLTAGE DC OUTPUT 8.0V 8.0V 8.0V 8.0V 8.0V 11V 12V 16V
AMPS DC OUTPUT 8.5A 11A 13.5A 15.7A 18.5A 17A 20A 20A
CHLORINE PRODUCTION
GRAMS/HR @3500PPM 15 20 25 30 35 50 75 100
CHLORINE PRODUCTION
GRAMS/HR @7000PPM 17 22 27 33 38 57 80 110
POWER CONSUMPTION
(WATTS) 86 124 140 153 185 265 360 433
FREQUENCY (HZ) 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60
WEIGHT (KG) 8.6 9.5 9.8 10.2 10.5 11.5 12.5 13.5
DIMENSION (CM)
30H
22W
15D
30H
22W
15D
30H
22W
15D
30H
22W
15D
30H
22W
15D
30H
22W
15D
30H
22W
15D
30H
22W
15D
Pump outlet rating for all model sizes is MAXIMUM l.5Kw (2HP)
Specication table
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PART
NO DESCRIPTION PART NO DESCRIPTION
1Rear Bracket 11 Mains Cable
2Backing Plate 12 Label
315-35gr Transformer 13 Cell Housing
450gr Transformer 14 O-ring
575-l00gr Transformer 15 Housing Nut
6Pump Outlet 16 Cell
7Ribbon Cable 17 Sunshade
8Display 18 Cover Seal
9Power PCB 19 Retaining Clips
10 Plastic Cover
PARTS
17. Sunshade
4. 50g Transformer
3. 15-35g Transformer
8. Display
10. Plastic Cover
12. Label
11. Mains Cable
14. O-ring
13. Cell Housing 16. Cell
15. Housing Nut
9. Power PCB
7. Ribbon Cable
6. Pump Outlet
5. 75-100g Transformer
18. Cover Seal
2. Backing Plate
1. Rear Bracket
19. Retaining Clip
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Your XTreme Chlorinator carries the following warranty should a fault occur due to faulty
materials or manufacture.
Poolrite warrants the original purchaser of the control panel and cell electrode, whether
personal or commercial use, for a period of (see warranty period below), from the date of
purchase should the purchaser disclose that this particular equipment failed due to faulty
materials or manufacture.
The equipment under warranty claim must be returned to Poolrite for repair or
replacement. Costs associated with freight and incidental charges resulting from goods
being returned to Poolrite are at the customer’s expense and Poolrite will cover the cost of
returning the equipment to the customer.
The warranty does not apply to any material supplied or workmanship performed by
others in the process of installing the equipment. Nor does it apply if the equipment
has been repaired or altered by anyone other than Poolrite personnel or a Poolrite
Representative. This warranty does not apply if the equipment has been subject to misuse
or misapplication.
The warranty applies to materials and manufacture only. This warranty does not cover
an act of god, i.e. storm and tempest, lightning strike, oods, tsunami, earthquake etc.
Poolrite or its agent will replace at no charge, all parts, which show faulty materials or
manufacture faults. The foregoing constitutes the entire liability of Poolrite to the original
owner of the equipment. There are no other warranties, expressed or implied, including
but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or tness for a particular
purpose other than those contained herein.
In no event will Poolrite be liable to the original or subsequent owners either directly or as
an indemnitor, or any direct, incidental or consequential loss, damage or economic loss,
damage or injury to any person or property arising out of or relating to the equipment
or any parts supplied in the equipment, except as expressly stated herein. No other
person, or company or organisation is authorised to make any warranties, guarantees or
representations, or allowed to allow any exceptions to this warranty, or assume any other
liability or obligation on behalf of Poolrite in connection with the equipment. This warranty
shall not extend to any expenditure incurred.
Warranty
Warranty Period
Domestic Power Pack > 4 years
Cell electrode > 4 years or 10,000hrs whichever comes rst.
Commercial Power Pack > 4 years
Cell electrode > 4 years or 10,000hrs whichever comes rst.
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