Aqua Products AC-4000 manual

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.com Models: AC-4000 and AC-6000[...]

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 minimize the efforts needed to maintain your pool and maximize your enjoyment for many years. Before inst allation or operation, please read these instructions carefully. This manual contains easy to follow step-by-step procedures to properly inst[...]

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 4 3 5 6 2 1. Control Box 2. Cell 3. Fl ow switch 4. Power / Timer 5. Filter 6. Pump 7. Spa line The system comes in three sections, the Control Box, Cell and Flow Sensor. They are manufactured from t he latest corrosion resistant material s to give you years of trouble free use, and installing them in the most sheltered [...]

 CONFIRM LAYOUT: Lay out equipment pie ces to be sure there is enough pipe space between the last piece of appar atus 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). Install the Cell 1. The Cell and Flow Sensor must be insta lled downst ream from the f[...]

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. 2. Locate a position for your Control Box within 10 ft (3½ meters) of where the Cell will be installed and within 2 ft of the power supply to ensure enough wire [...]

7 Wiring the Control Box to Standard Timer  CAUTION: Check whether y our chlorine generator operates on 120 v olts or 240 volts (see label on the left side of the Contr ol Box), and be sure to wire the system according ly.  CAUTION: It is critical to wire the chlori ne generator in such a way that it can only operate when the pump is operatin[...]

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 conne cted to a system with a 120 Volt circulation pump. Wiring the Cell Connect the two black wires from the Control Box to the two metal stud s on the sides of the Cell and tighten firmly w[...]

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. Thi s will ensure that the transition to the Auto-Chlor system will be [...]

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 25 0 OK 8 234 200 167 133 100 67 33 0 OK 10 292 250 209 167 125 83 42 0 OK 12 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 OK 14 409 350 292 234 175 117 58 0 OK 16 467[...]

12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BACKGROUND Auto-Chlor is a chlorine generato r for pool and/or spa s anitation. It is the workhorse of chlorin e generators. The system uses a very low concentrati on of salt, less than the concentration in a human teardrop, and converts it into free chlorine that kills algae and bacte ria in your pool. After killing the a[...]

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). To turn the unit off, turn the Control Knob down (counterclockwise) until it[...]

14 100% reading indicates that the salt lev el 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. This does not harm the Chlorine Generator, [...]

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. Visually check the Cell perio dically, and clean it as nece[...]

Cleaning Without Opti onal Cleaning Cap: 1. Remove the cell from the line by undoin g the electrical connections from the Cell and the barrel unions from the cell ends. 2. Remove the black o-ring s on the ends o f the Cell. 3. Soak entire cell either in undiluted white distilled vine gar or in a solution of diluted muriatic acid (10 parts water to [...]

UNDERSTANDING THE CHEMISTRY Below is a table showing the re commended 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. You should test your water periodi cally. If the water chemistry needs ad[...]

18 lower total alkalinity and add baking sod a (sodium 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 chlorine. Chlorine stabilizer h elps give an appropriate resi dual chlori ne readin[...]

19 SATURATION INDEX Test the water for pH, Alkalinity, Calcium Hard ness, and Temperature, then follow the simpl e steps below: 1. Write your pool’s pH level here:  pH: ________ 2. Find your Alkalinity level in the chart below, and write the corresponding Alkalinity Factor here:  Alkalinity Factor: ________ Pool Alkalinity 5 25 50 75 100 15[...]

20 TROUBLESHOOTING Note: evaluating the possibl e causes for each 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.g. higher number of bathers, warmer we[...]

21 TROUBLESHOOTING Note: evaluating the possibl e causes for each 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. Cleaning the Cell is recommen ded if it is calcified or if the rea[...]

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.  Check salt level using a test kit or your local pool professional. The salt level is li[...]

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. Aqua Comfort Technologies, LLC (“ACT”) warrants the System[...]

24 RET URN ADDRES S _____________ _________________ _____________ _________________ _____________ _________________ AQUA COMFORT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC ATTN: WARRA NTY DEPT. (MBP) P.O. BO X 1520 SYKESVILLE, MD 21784-1520[...]