Waterco 20 SC User manual

Waterco Limited ABN 62 002 070 733
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(646084) 01/2012
HYDROCHLOR®
OFFICES - AUSTRALIA
NSW - Sydney
(HEAD OFFICE)
Tel : [phone]
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Auckland, New Zealand
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Guangzhou, China
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Selangor, Malaysia
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Jakarta, Indonesia
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Singapore
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This equipment must be installed and serviced by a qualified technician.
Improper installation can create electrical hazards which could result in property
damage, serious injury or death. Improper installation will void the warranty.

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Waterco Hydrochlor®
What’s in the Box? -------------------------------------------- 01
FEATURES ---------------------------------------------------- 01
EQUIPMENT -------------------------------------------------- 01
Hydrochlor® Power Pack --------------------------------- 01
Ezy Timer --------------------------------------------------- 02
Electrolytic Salt Cell --------------------------------------- 03
Battery Back up -------------------------------------------- 03
INSTALLATION ----------------------------------------------- 04
Installing the Power Pack --------------------------------- 04
Installing connecting the Hydrochlor®’s ----------------- 04
Self cleaning Cell
EZY TIMER SETTING --------------------------------------- 05
Setting a New Time --------------------------------------- 05
Setting the Timer ------------------------------------------ 05
Timer Default Settings ------------------------------------ 05
Overnight Operation -------------------------------------- 06
CHLORINE PRODUCTION LEVEL ------------------------ 06
CHLORINATOR OVERRIDE SWITCH --------------------- 06
PUMP PROTECTION ---------------------------------------- 06
WATER CHEMISTRY ---------------------------------------- 06
Salt Level --------------------------------------------------- 06
Water Chemistry ------------------------------------------- 07
SALT CELL CLEANING PROCEDURE --------------------- 07
TROUBLESHOOTING --------------------------------------- 08
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ---------------------------- 08
GENERAL SAFETY RULES --------------------------------- 09
WARRANTY -------------------------------------------------- 09
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FEATURES
The Hydrochlor® will automatically maintain the chlorine level of your pool and eliminate problems
associated with periods of very high or low chlorine levels. Fewer uctuations in chlorine levels
mean fewer uctuations in pH levels. This adds up to more stable, balanced water.
Consistently maintained sanitizer levels in the pool water will prevent the growth of all common
algae. A salt-water chlorinated pool requires much less attention than a chlorine pool.
Chlorine Generation
Through the process of electrolysis, a saline solution pass over an electrolytic cell, then the
saline solution is separated into its basic components: chlorine and sodium. The chlorine is
instantaneously transformed into Hypochlorous acid; this the chlorine form that kills algae and
other harmful organism in the water.
A chlorine generator’s main function is to produce chlorine for the pool. This keeps a residual of
chlorine in the pool that prevents algae from growing. The chlorine then turns back into salt and the
system continues as long as the generator is functioning properly.
HYDROCHLOR®
Hydrochlor® consists of a Power Pack with a built in timer (to supply power to the cell) and Salt
Cell (where the chlorine is produced).
Hydrochlor® Power Pack
The Power Pack monitors and controls chlorine production
by regulating the amount of electrical energy supplied to the
salt cell.

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Ezy Timer
Programme the chlorinator timer to turn on or off at any time that suits your lifestyle.
The Timer controls power to the Chlorinator controller. The timer has a liquid crystal display (LCD)
to indicate the time of day and current operating mode.
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these keys is described below:
HOME Display current Time of Day or to exit Timers setting.
TIMER Toggle between START and FINISH of Timer 1 and Timer 2 for summer and then
for winter. Set times can be altered while displayed.
Timer 1 START
Timer 1 FINISH
Timer 2 START
Timer 2 FINISH
Timer 1 START (winter mode)
Timer 1 FINISH (winter mode)
Timer 2 START (winter mode)
Timer 2 FINISH (winter mode)
RESET Reset time to 0:00 and timers to the default programming.
HOUR Enable changing the hours for the current time of the day or Timer Settings.
Subsequent presses will change the hours immediately.
MIN When rst pressed this key will enable changing the minutes for the current time of
the day or Timer Settings. Subsequent presses will change the minutes immediately.
WINTER By selecting WINTER, hours of operation will be reduced to save energy during the winter
months. Deselecting WINTER will instantly return to increased hours of operation for the
non-winter months (AUTO operation).
SUPER CL Superchlorination – If the SUPER CL key is pressed once the Hydrochlor® will be
set to produce chlorine at maximum level for 24 hours non stop overriding previous
programming and the letter SC will be displayed on the LCD screen. Pressing the
SUPER CL key again when the SC is displayed on the LCD screen will disable the
super chlorination and revert to the original programming.
MODE Sequences through the modes below:
OFF All timers off
ON Timer switch is on all the time
AUTO Timer are operational according to setting.
Note: MODE does not override SUPER CL.
CHLORINE PRODUCTION Set chlorine production level.
CONTROL
CHLORINATOR Overrides the timer setting, stops chlorine production
OVERRIDE SWITCH and disables pump protection for pool maintenance
Electrolytic Salt Cell
The Hydrochlor®’s salt cell consists of a series of titanium electrodes with opposite charges.
Hydrochlor®’s clear salt cell housing allows visual inspection of the salt cell plates and enables
monitoring of chlorine production.
The cell housing is constructed using clear U.V. stabilized acrylic. Both anode and cathode of the
self-clean chlorinator are made from uniquely coated titanium plates for extra durability.
Self-Cleaning
Hydrochlor® Self Clean Salt Cell has the added ability to reverse the polarity of the voltage to
clean calcium build up off its electrodes.
The Hydrochlor®’s electrodes, the anode and cathode and hold an electrical potential difference
between them for a designated period of time. This difference is reversed after that period of time
has expired and then the anode becomes the cathode and the cathode becomes the anode.
The reversing of polarity or electrical potential difference will then start to remove any calcium
build-up, which may have been deposited onto the cathode.
This continuous reversing of polarity will keep the cell clean from calcium deposits during its
operation, providing the chemical balance and ow of the pool water thru the cell is maintained
within normal parameters.
It is recommended that you obtain regular water chemistry tests from your local pool professional
to ensure your water balance is within range.
Battery Backup
The Hydrochlor® comes with a Lithium battery incorporated to save your settings in the event of a
power failure. The battery is rated to last 5 years.

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INSTALLATION
These guidelines should be followed to install the Hydrochlor®:
a. Ensure that the chlorinator cell is the last piece of
equipment installed on the ltration system – this
is so the chlorine produced will not damage other
equipments such as heaters.
b. The cell may be installed above or below water
level. If it is below water level, please ensure that
an isolation valve is installed so the unit can be
serviced without losing water from the pool.
c. The cell may be mounted on different angles so
long as a gas trap is provided.
GAS TRAP: The cell must be positioned in such a
way as to provide a gas trap. The bottom of the
cell must be above the top surface of the pipe
from the previous piece of equipment, as per the
below diagram.
Installing the Power Pack
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not be mounted in areas where chemicals are stored (e.g. acid and chlorine). Also ensure that the
Hydrochlor® Power Pack can be connected to the mains power outlet of the pool area.
Note that this outlet must meet the current applicable local standards at the time of installation.
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pump only. Do not use a double adaptor to connect another pump as this will overload the system
and void warranty.
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The Cell Cable is connected to the Cell Connector under the Hydrochlor® Power Pack cover.
Ensure that the 3 connections (2 for Cell Power and 1 for Gas Sensing) are
not loose. A loose connection is likely to cause arcing which may damage
the entire system.
NOTE: Connect all plumbing to the Hydrochlor taking care that all joints are
glued or tightened securely to prevent leaking.
Allow 24 hours for glue (solvent) to set before starting the Hydrochlor.
EZY TIMER SETTING
Setting a New Time
I. Press HOME key to ensure current time is displayed.
II. Press HOURS key, to change hours.
III. Press MIN key, to change the minutes.
IV. Current time is now set.
Setting the Timer
Setting Timer 1.
I. Press TIMER key to change Timer 1 Start hours.
II. Press HOURS key, to change hours.
III. Press MIN key, to change the minutes.
IV. Press TIMER key again to toggle Timer 1 Finish.
V. Press HOURS key, to change hours.
VI. Press MIN key, to change the minutes.
Timer Default Settings
A new Hydrochlor® initially has been set with the following defaults timers:
SUMMER Timer 1 START 8:00
Timer 1 FINISH 12:00
Timer 2 START 16:00
Timer 2 FINISH 20:00
WINTER Timer 1 START 9:00
Timer 1 FINISH 11:00
Timer 2 START 17:00
Timer 2 FINISH 19:00
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(Unless the START time is 23:xx hours or the FINISH time is 0:xx hours, in which case the WINTER
time will be set to the same as the [summer] time).
Therefore unless a particular set of WINTER times are required, there is no need to separately enter
them.
GAS TRAP
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Overnight Operation
To program the Hydrochlor® to run the pump from a period of time that involves starting before
midnight and ending after midnight, it has to be divided in two periods.
For example: If it required the pump to start at 23:00 and nish at 07:00. Then the Electrochlor LCD
setting should be break into 2 program periods like this:
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Note: To Reset the Timer, and Timers setting to factory defaults, press Reset Key until the time
displayed is 0:00.
CHLORINE PRODUCTION LEVELS
The output of the chlorinator can be adjusted to reect the different seasonal requirements in order
to maintain satisfactory chlorine sanitizer levels.
The amount of chlorine produced can be adjusted by pressing the CHLORINE PRODUCTION
CONTROL key. Press button to raise production. If production already set at maximum it will turn
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CHLORINATOR OVERRIDE SWITCH
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button to toggle between ON & OFF to control the operation of the pump. When Switch is set to
(O) the timer will return to normal operation. Once the Hydrochlor®’s override is initiated, the Timers
simply turn the pump on and off.
Caution: When the chlorinator override switch is activated the pump protection is disabled. Do not
leave the pump unattended during. Pump may run dry and may void the warranty.
PUMP PROTECTION
When NO WATER FLOW is detected, the Chlorinator is prevented from turning ON. If no water
ow is detected in the salt cell, Hydrochlor® automatically switches off the pump to prevent any
damage to the pump and pool equipment. The NO WATER FLOW LED Indicator will start blinking
on the panel to alert the pool owner, until the fault is rectied.
WATER CHEMISTRY
Salt Level
The Hydrochlor® chlorinators must operate between the salt level ranges listed below.
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Testing kits are available from the local pool professional and should be used to accurately check
the salt levels in the pool water.
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Water Chemistry
It is important to maintain the correct water chemical balance in the swimming pool; this will help
protect the Electrochlor chlorinator unit and its cell.
Consult the local pool professional for the correct water balance according to the swimming pool
type.
The Electrochlor chlorinator will run correctly at the following chemistry levels
Range Suggested
pH. 7.2 – 7.8 7.2 – 7.6
Total alkalinity 60 – 200ppm 80 – 150ppm
Calcium hardness 100 – 500ppm 60 – 250ppm
Stabilizer (Sun screen) 30 – 60ppm
SALT CELL CLEANING PROCEDURE
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Hydrochlor to standby mode.
b. Unscrew the barrel unions from the salt cell and disconnect the cables
from the salt cell’s brass connectors.
c. Turn the salt cell housing upside down with both ports facing upwards.
d. Pour the Cell Wash cleaning solution into the housing to dissolve the calcium build-up from the
salt cell plates. There should be just enough solution to cover the salt cell plates.
e. Allow enough time for the solution to dissolve the calcium build-up from the salt cell plates.
Approximately 5 to 10 minutes.
f. Once the calcium build-up has been removed, pour out the Cell Wash solution into a bucket and
lightly rinse-off excess calcium and Cell Wash solution from the salt cell assembly, with fresh
water.
g. Reconnect the salt cell onto the lter system
h. Press the MODE button to AUTO or ON on the power pack to reactivate the pump and
Hydrochlor
Never use products that are not specifically manufactured to clean the Hydrochlor®’s salt
cell. Do not use raw acids such as Hydrochloric acid. This will damage the salt cell and
severely shortens its life and will void warranty. Please consult your local pool professional
for advice on salt cell cleaning products.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
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Production control set too low Set production higher
Low salt Add required amount of salt
Pool chemistry not correct Have water tested
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Hydrochlor® switch off
Connect power, check fuse,
switch on Hydrochlor®
Pump not connected Connect pump
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outage and battery not
connected
Reset clock, connect battery
link, If battery is at this will
require reset after blackout
Electrical fault Return to distributor for repair
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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25 SC 330 25 25 100,000 60,000
30 SC 380 30 30 120,000 72,000
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Input Power (W) 290 330 380
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Cell Voltage (V) 6 - 8 6 - 8 6 - 8
Degree of Protection IP23 IP23 IP23
Cell Housing dimensions
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
1) The equipment mentioned in this manual is specially designed for the sanitizing of water in
swimming pools.
2) It is designed to work with clean water at a temperature not exceeding 35°C (95°F).
3) The installation should be carried out in accordance to the safety instructions of swimming
pools especially Standard HD 384.7.702 and the specic instructions for each facility.
4) The rules enforced on accident prevention should be carefully followed.
5) Any modication of the chlorinator requires the prior consent of the manufacturer. Original
replacement parts and accessories authorized by the manufacturer ensure a high level of safety.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for the damage and injuries caused by unauthorized
replacement parts and accessories.
6) During operation, some parts of the chlorinator are subject to dangerous electric voltage.
Work may only be performed on the chlorinator or on the equipment connected to it after
disconnecting them and the starting device from the mains power.
7) The user should make sure that assembly and maintenance tasks are carried out by qualied
authorized persons and that these persons have rst carefully read the Service and Installation
Instructions.
8) The operating safety of the chlorinator is only guaranteed if the Installation and Service
instructions are correctly followed.
9) The limit values stated in the Technical Specications should not be exceeded under any
circumstance.
10) In the event of defective operation or fault, contact the manufacturer’s Technical Support
Department or its nearest Authorized Agent.
11) If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or
a similarly qualied person.
12) This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
These chlorinators are approved and conformed to AS3136 Swimming Pool Equipment, as a
prescribed article under Australian Registration.
These chlorinators conform to the Australian Electromagnetic Compatibility Standard marked by
the C-tick.
WARRANTY
Two Years Warranty:
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Power pack 2 years
Commercial Installations 1 year
*Please refer to Waterco’s Warranty terms and conditions
A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D (mm)
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