Q. How do I add salt to the pool?
A. Turn pump on to circulate
pool water.
Turn the ClorMaticŪ off by setting CHLORINE PRODUCTION to 00%.
Determine amount of salt to be added from the salt chart.
Broadcast the salt around the outer perimeter of the pool for
quick and even distribution.
To avoid clogging the filter or damaging power supply and
pump, do not add salt through the skimmer or surge tank.
Brush the pool bottom and allow water to circulate for 24
hours to dissolve completely and mix evenly with the pool
water.
Turn on the ClorMaticŪ, reset it to the previous production
level.
Q. What type of salt do I need to
use?
A. The preferred salt is an
evaporated, granulated, food quality salt.
Do not use salt with yellow prussiate of soda or any
anti-caking agent with the Chlorinator. Water
conditioning salt pellets are compressed forms of evaporated
salt and may be used but will take longer to dissolve. Rock
salt is the least desirable because of insoluble impurities
(dirt mixed with rock salt).
Q. What percentage of production
should I set my unit at?
A. Every pool requires a
different amount of chlorine depending on the size, climate,
use, bather load, and water makeup, therefore it will vary
with ever pool during each season. At startup of the pool set
the production level at 50% and check the chlorine level 24
hours later. When the level is correct it should read between
1 and 3 ppm. If the level is low increase it using the More
Chlorine button, and if it is high decrease it using the Less
Chlorine button. Adjust in 10% increments then in smaller
increments as the correct level is approached.
Q. How do I get my unit to quit
flashing "bo" and some other number?
A. The "bo" that is flashing
stands for boost, meaning the unit is in the boost mode. It
will remain in this mode for the next 24 hours that the unit
is energized. To manually override the boost mode, press the
temperature button and hold it for ten seconds. The unit will
"beep" when you first press the temperature button and then
after ten seconds it will "beep" again. The unit should quit
flashing and return to normal operation.
Q. How do I determine if my cell
needs to be cleaned? How do I clean my cell?
A. If the electrolytic cell has
a tendency to scale, it is recommended that every two months
the cell be removed and inspected for scale formation and/or
debris. Turn off the pool pump, remove the DC cord from the
cell, unscrew the cell unions and remove it from the plumbing.
Some filters allow debris to pass through to the cell which
could lodge between the plates in the cell. A small amount of
scale formation is normal. If by looking through the cell it
is observed that there is excessive scale formation between
the plates or debris is present, the cell must be cleaned as
follows:
Use a high pressure jet of water from a garden hose. If the
cell cannot be reasonably cleaned in this manner, acid
cleaning is necessary. To acid clean the cell, mix one quart
of muriatic acid with one gallon of tap water in a plastic
bucket. Always add acid to the water, never add water to
the acid. Always wear eye protection and use rubber gloves.
Always work in a well ventilated area. Immerse the cell in
the solution. A foaming action will begin, which is caused by
scale (calcium carbonate) being dissolved from the plates. If
rigorous foaming action does not begin, the cell does not need
to be cleaned (STOP THE CLEANING PROCESS- go to rinse the
cell). Otherwise allow the cell to remain in the solution
until the foaming has stopped. However, do not leave in
acid for more than 1/2 hour. *(Excessive Acid Washing
will damage Electrolytic Cell).
Rinse the cell thoroughly with clean tap water and
inspect. If deposits are still visible, immerse the cell again
in the solution for further cleaning. Additional acid may
need to be added to the solution. Rinse the cell again with
clean tap water and inspect. If clean, replace the cell and
resume normal operation
