Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Auto-Chlor AC-4000 Aqua Comfort Technologies
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OWNER’S MANUAL !!PLEASE NOTE!! THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE HOMEOWNER TO ENSURE WARRANTY COVERAGE Aqua Comfort Technologies, LLC - "ACT" P.O. Box 1520, Sykesvill e, MD 21784-1520 Tel: (410) 549-6083 / Fax: (410) 549-6082 www.myheatedpool.
TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME Safety First................................................................................................................... ............................. 3 INSTALLATION General ............................................
WELCOME Congratulations on the purchase of y our new Auto-Chlor Chlorine Generator. Your purchase will minimi ze the efforts needed to maintain your pool and maximize your enjoyment for many years. Before inst allation or operation, please read these instructions carefully.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 4 3 5 6 2 1. Control Box 2. Cell 3. Fl ow sw itch 4. Power / Timer 5. Filter 6. Pump 7. Spa line The system comes in three sections, the Control Box, Cell and Flow Sensor.
CONFIRM LAYOUT: Lay out equipment pie ces to be sure there is enough pipe space between the last piece of apparatu s and the tees in the return line to fit the Flo w Sensor and the Cell. A Vertical installation may be used to save space (see diagrams abov e).
Mount the Control Box 1. The Control Box must be mounted vertically on a flat surface and a minimum of 5 ft (1.5m) horizontal distance (or more, if local codes require) from the pool/spa.
7 Wiring the Control Box to Standard Timer CAUTION: Check whether your chlorine gener ator operates on 120 v olts or 240 volts (see label on the left side of the Control Box), and be sure to wire the system according ly.
8 240Volt Circulation Pump With 240 Volt Chlorine Generator 120Volt Circulation Pump With 120 Volt Chlorine Generator.
9 220Volt Circulation Pump With 220 Volt Chlorine Generator 120Volt Circulation Pump With 240 Volt Chlorine Generator A 240 Volt Chlorine Generator may NOT be connected to a system with a 120 Volt circulation pump.
10 STARTUP BEFORE ADDING THE SALT o Balance the chemicals. See the titled “Understanding the Chemi stry” for recommended water balance. Also, add 1 quart of metal remover and 1 quart of non-copper b ased algaecide to the pool, according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
11 SALINITY DEMAND TABLE (in lbs.) Salt level before addition in PPM 0 500 1000 1 500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4500 How much sat to add – in pounds 4 117 100 83 67 50 33 17 0 OK 6 175 150 125 100 75 50 2.
12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BACKGROUND Auto-Chlor is a chlorine generato r for pool and/or spa s anitation. It is the workhorse of chlorine gene rators. The system uses a very low concentration of salt, less than the conce ntration in a human teardrop, and converts it into free chlorine that kills algae and bacte ria in your pool.
13 CONTROLS Control Knob (1) – The Control Knob is used to adjust chlorine production an d to turn the unit on or off. To increase chlorine production, turn the Control Knob u p (clockwise). To decre ase chlorine production, turn the Control Knob down (counterclockwise).
14 100% reading indicates that the salt level is sufficient. Return the Control Knob to the desired c hlorine production setting depending on th e chlorine level in your pool (10% to 100% production rate). Red Light - above the Po w er Meter indicates that the salt level in the pool is on the high si de.
MAINTENANCE Maintaining your Auto-Chlor Chlorine G enerator requires minimal work but will maximize the performance and life of the system. POOL WATER TESTING: Pool water should be tested weekly. Cell Maintenance Our clear Cell allows for easy regul ar inspections for calcium build up.
Cleaning Without Opti onal Cleaning Cap: 1. Remove the cell from the line by undoing the electri cal connections from the Cell and the barrel union s from the cell ends.
UNDERSTANDING THE CHEMISTRY Below is a table showing the recomm ended balance l evels followed by a more detailed explanation of the factors affecting water chemistry. Maintaining the se levels will prevent corrosion and scali ng and will ensure maximum enjoyment of the pool.
18 lower total alkalinity and add baking soda (so dium bicarbonat e) to raise total alkalinity. Be sure to read an d follow the respective manufacture r’s instructions. Stabilizer (cyanuric acid) is necessary in most outdoor pools to maintain appropriate levels of chlorin e.
19 SATURATION INDEX Test the water for pH, Alkalinity, Calcium Hardne ss, and Temperature, then follow the simpl e steps below: 1. Write your pool’s pH level here: pH: ________ 2.
20 TROUBLESHOOTING Note: evaluating the possible causes for eac h problem from top to bottom ( first to last) will avoid extra labor. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO System is turned off. Turn Control Knob to the desired setting. Control Knob is set too low in relation to chlorination dem and (e.
21 TROUBLESHOOTING Note: evaluating the possible causes for eac h problem from top to bottom ( first to last) will avoid extra labor. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Dirty Cell Check the Cell to ensure the blades a re in good condition and not coated with calcium buildup.
22 Control Knob set too low Turn Control Knob up (clock wise). 13. Power Meter not responding, but On/Off light is on Improper salt level. The system automatically shuts down the Power Meter when the salt level is extremely low or extremely high.
23 Ten (10) Year Limited Warranty Models: AC-4000 and AC-6000 WARRANTY This warranty applies to all AC-4000 and AC-6000 chlorine gener ators and their factory-supplied components (the “System”) when purchased from an authorized dealer and used for residential swimming pools or spas.
24 RET URN ADDRESS ________________ ______________ _____________ _________________ _____________ _________________ AQUA COMFORT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC ATTN: WARRANTY DEPT.
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