CPSC SERIES - Compu Pool Products
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1. CONTROL SUPERCHLOR e WATER FAULT ADD SALT OVER SALT m ra emp gm S emm a dn emm geg P 7 gag Lem ben eo D Indicator MGncTcs The Gell operates most efficiently when tt is clean so the auto cell cleaning will keep the cell free of the white calcium build up common to standard chlorinators However a six monthly check and possible cleaning of any foreign buildup will maintain full chlorine output and prolong cell life To remove the Cell isolate the power supply to filter pump and chlorinator Unplug the cell cord from the cell terminals Undo the two barrel unions joining the cell housing to the pool filtration system and carefully remove the cell housing Lay the housing upside down on a flat surface with the inlet ports on top To clean the Cell if any foreign buildup is visible fill the cell housing with a solution of five parts water and one part hydrochloric acid Leave for a few minutes then hose off until cell plates are clean WARNING FOR QUALITY AND VALUE INSIST YOUR CHLORINATOR IS ONLY SERVICED WITH GENUINE COMPU POOL PRODUCTS PARTS Installation 2 1 Installing the Power Unit The Compu Pool CPSC power unit is to be mounted at least 1 0 metres above ground level and if possible protected from direct weather Locate the power unit as close to the pump and filtration system as possible Make sure the 1 8m DC power cord can reach that section of pipe selected for the c2. SYNE AVNI ienn NIN S EI YA P gt EANING CHLORINATION SYSTEM E A SEL d TECHN a NATURE OLOGY IN HARMONY WITH General The Chemistry Involved Water Chemistry The Essentials What Type of Salt to Use Using the Front Control Panel Maintenance for cell W NEIIEN dfelwl Power Unit Cell Definitions Troubleshooting Recommendations and Helpful Hints 4 1 Warranty 4 1 1 Replacing the Cell Leading the way in Pool amp Spa Equipment Since 1979 88 Spencer Road Nerang Ald 4211 Australia Phone 61 Q 7 5596 3773 Fax 61 Q 7 5596 1951 Email sales compupool com au OPERATION 1 1 General The Compu Poo CPSC Series is an automatic chlorine generating system for pool or spa sanitation The operation requires a low concentration of salt in the pool or spa water The Compu Pool CPSC Series sanitizes your pool by converting the salt into free chlorine after killing bacteria The Compu Poo l CPSC Series is rated to handle the following size pools and spas Compu Pool CPSC 08 10 000 litres 3 000 Gallons Compu Pool CPSC 16 60 OOO litres 16 000 Gallons Compu Pool CPSC 24 80 000 litres 24 000 Gallons Compu Pool CPSC 36 120 000 litres 35 000 Gallons 1 2 The Chemistry Involved The Compu Pool CPSC Series Cell by electrolysis produces sodium hypochlorite NaQCl In water sodium hypochlorite dissociates into sodium Na and hypochlo
3. dissolve Do Not use calcium chloride as a source of salt Use sodium chloride only Do Not use Rock salt insoluble impurities mixed with the rock salt can shorten the life of the unit OFF For normal operation the Main Switch should be left in the on position In this position the Compu Poo l CPSC will produce chlorine according to the desired E SE des the button again to turn the unit off 2 SELECT BUT This button will allow access to the timer settings When using this function the button needs to be pushed in for 3 seconds before the select button will response this is provided as a safety device SUPER CHLOR When you have an abnormally high bather load a large amount of rain a cloudy water condition which needs a large amount of purification to be introduced simply press the SUPERCHLOR button This electronically super chlorinators the water for 24 hours or until the power has been turned off L WINTER MODE When you not using your pool during the winter months it is advisable to activate the winter mode simply press the WINTER MODE button The Winter Mode will reduce the output of chlorine to 50 of set output for example output is 80 winter mode 40 Reducing the chlorine output during periods when the pool is not in use will help maximize the life of the cell 3 MANUAL PUMP OVERRIDE To override the time clock switch the unit off via the power button Once the unit is off simply press the right chlor
4. ell Do not install the Power Unit within 3 m 10 ft of the pools edges Use the equipment provided and mount the Power Unit at eye level Once holes are drilled into the wall and screws are tightly secured lift the Power Unit onto the bracket ensuring that it is secure on the wall 2 2 Installing the Cell Be sure pool pump is turned off The cell is to be fitted into the return to pool line after the pump and filter Water flow should come from the filtration system through the hole marked inlet and back out through the hole marked outlet Ensure barrel unions are tightened to the cell Then pressure solvent cement glue piping to the barrel unions The cell is to be mounted horizontal with the inlets and outlets facing down 2 3 Wiring Plug power pack into a suitable weatherproof outlet and plug pump into pump socket in bottom of power supply unit This socket is dedicated to the pool pump only If the chlorinator is to be hard wired then a qualified electrician must complete the installation All units have a battery backup timer installed N a e F C l ge et La A d i v 3 4 Troubleshooting 3 1 Definitions ALGAE Pantlike organisms which grow in water Especially active in summer conditions where chlorine disinfectant level is too low to destroy them Algae may be green brown or black Black Spot in colour CHLORINE DEMAND The amount of chlorine that should be added to the water to pr
5. filtration system and adjust the Compu Pool CPSC Series Chlorinator to maximum output After a few hours take a water sample from the pool Test this water with your test kit Chlorine residual should measure between 1 and 3 ppm Solution e Adjust total alkalinity to 80 120 ppm e Adjust the pH within the range 7 2 7 6 e Make sure your cell is clean e Check cyanuric acid levels e Increase the setting of the output control e Increase the running time of the filter and chlorinator Make sure that the filter is clean and functioning properly s Add salt if indicated by Add Salt light Use chlorine stabilizer cyanuric ac id to protect chlorine residual This chemical acts as a sun screen for chlorine and prevents chlorine from being too quickly destroyed by the sun Chlorine stabilizer is essential to prolong the life of chlorine in the pool water lt should be added following the manufacturer s instructions to achieve a level of 40 100 ppm Scenario 2 Pool green and no chlorine reading Chlorine is still considered the most effective way of destroying algae and bacteria in your pool water A chlorine residual of 1 to 3 PPM is considered desirable Solution Superchlorinate or manually shock the pool This will raise the chlorine residual to a very high level for a short period to time and reduce chlorine demand 1 Superchlorinate using the SuperChor function i Backwash the filter ii Adjust the pH to wit
6. hin the range 7 2 7 6 See Water Chemistry the Essentials ili Press the button marked SuperChlor The unit automatically increases its output and runs for approx 24 hours of pool pump time iv After 24 hours backwash the filter v Re adjust the pH to 7 2 7 6 vi Check the chlorine reading vil If the chlorine reading is too low repeat steps iii to vi until the chlorine reading is satisfactory 3 3 Recommendations and Helpful Hints Recommended List e Read and keep your manual in a safe place e Increase Chlorine Production before party time and return to normal afterwards e Increase Chlorine Production when temperature goes up e Increase Chlorine Production when number of guests goes up e Use Stabilizer Cyanuric Acid to Stabilize Chlorine in Pool e Mount Control Center in shade or out of the direct sunlight whenever possible e Decrease Production when temperature goes down For example winter e Take pool water sample to Pool Professional once per month Not Recommended List e Do not get fertilizer in your pool Fertilizers contain nitrates which cause a high chlorine demand on pool water e Never use dry acid to adjust pH in arid geographic areas with excessive evaporation and minimal dilution of pool water with fresh water A build up of by products can damage the electrolytic cell e Do not add any pool water balancing chemicals including salt unless the Chlorinator is turned off e Do no
7. ine output button This will allow the filter pump to continual run without chlorination CHLORINE OUTPUT LEVELS Pressing the arrow button left or right will change the CHLORINE PRODUCTION in 10 increments 7 SETTING THE TIME There are two timer functions to allow two filtration cycles per day Set the timer sr oyeles to meet your desired running time via the chlorinator menu select button When setting the timer use the up and down arrow keys to move the cursor and select the correct time INDICATOR LED POWER When illuminated the Compu Pool CPSC has input power activate POLARITY 1 amp 2 When illuminated it indicates which side of the cell is producing O FLOW When illuminated the flow switch has detected no water flowing and the Compu Poo CPSC has stopped generating chlorine After 2 miniutes this fault will automatically turn the unit off for safety reasons VEH SALT When illuminated the salt level is too high The Compu Pool CPSC has an inbuilt regulating system that enables it to continue to produce chlorine with the increased salt content At this point do not add any further salt and allow the salt content to return to desirable levels ADD SALT When illuminated the salt level is to low and the Compu Poo l CPSC is generating at low efficiency Further salt is required it is advisable to have your salt level professionally checked Correct salt levels are important for maximising cell life and desired chlorine output
8. mage or injuries to person or property arising from warranty failure of equipment or installation of that equipment unless with the authority of Compu Pool Products or its agent This warranty shall not extend to any expenditure otherwise incurred 4 1 1 Replacing The Cell When replacing the cell only use replacement cells having a label that clearly states that it is a genuine replacement cell for the Compu Pool CPSC Series 8 16 24 or 36 T 3 URE ECHNOLOGY IN HARMONY WITH NAT Leading the way in Pool amp Spa Equipment Since 1979 OD Spencer Road Nerang Qld 4211 Australia Phone 61 0 7 5596 3773 Fax 61 Q 7 5596 1951 Email sales compupool com au
9. ol water and burn the eyes Super Chlorinate shock to remove Chloramines at the initial startup of the pool pH produced by the Chlorinator is close to Neutral pH However other factors usually cause the pH of the pool water to rise Therefore the pH in a pool chlorinated by the Chlorinator tends to stabilize at approximately 7 8 This is within national standards If the pool pH rises above 7 8 have a pool professional test to see if other factors such as high Calcium Hardness or Total Alkalinity are the cause and then balance accordingly Total dissolved Solids TDS adding salt to pool water will raise the TDS level While this does not adversely affect the pool water chemistry or clarity the pool water professional testing for TDS must be made aware salt has been added for the chlorinator system The individual performing the TDS test will then subtract the salinity level to arrive at the correct TDS level The purer the salt the better the life and performance of the electrolytic cell Use a salt that is at least 99 8 pure NaCl The preferred salt is an evaporated granulated food quality non iodized salt Consult your salt supplier Avoid using salt with anti caking agents sodium ferrocyanide also known as YPS or yellow prussiate of soda that could cause some discoloration of fittings and surface finishes in pool Water conditioning salt pellets are compressed forms of evaporated salt and may be used but will take longer to
10. ovide proper bacteria and algae control CHLORINE RESIDUAL The amount of chlorine left over after the demand has been met COMBINED CHLORINE Weak chlorine which is combined with the contaminants in the water FREE CHLORINE Active chlorine in the water with the potency to destroy contaminants SHOCK TREATMENT The removal by means of oxidation of those materials that have chlorine demand SUPERCHLORINATION An extra large amount of chlorine added to the water 3 2 Troubleshooting NOTE If the chlorinator and pump are running it is normal for a cloud of small bubbles to be produced in the cell indicating chlorine is also being produced PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 CHLORINE RESIDUAL e Insufficient running times Low or nil e pH too high or low e Insufficient stabilizer e Cell needs cleaning e Check chlorine production 4 e 2 CHLORINE PRODUCTION e Chlorine dial turned down Low or nil e Salt content below 0 3 D e Cell needs cleaning T ff e Check Cell connections at the plug D 4 connecting to the Cell i Check fuse on power unit Pp x x Check filter pump running Check water flow through Cell is J sufficient 3 WATER FLOW THROUGH Check for air in system K CELL IS LOW Check operation of pump Check filter is clean Check water level of pool Check for blockage in System R d e Scenario 1 Water looks clean but no chlorine residual reading To test for chlorine residual switch on the
11. rite OCI ions lt is the hypochlorite ions that form with the hydrogen H ions from the water to form hypochlorous acid HOCI the active agent that destroys bacteria and algae and oxidizes organic matter 1 3 Water Chemistry The Essentials Swimming Pools Spas Chlorine Stabilizer cyanuric acid Chlorine Stabilizer is needed to maintain proper levels of chlorine Most unstable chlorine is destroyed by the UV radiation from the sun within 2 hours Chlorine stabilizer must be maintained between 40 100 PPM Nitrates Nitrates can cause extremely high chlorine demands and will deplete chlorine from your swimming pool In some cases Nitrates may even lower your chlorine levels to zero Your local pool professional can test for Nitrates Make sure Nitrates are not present in your pool Free Available Chlorine Calcium Hardness 1 0 3 0 ppm 200 300 ppm 2 0 3 0 ppm 150 200 PPM pH Stabilizer Cyanuric Acid 72 78 40 60 ppm nmn 72 78 40 60 ppm nmn Total Alkalinity 100 120 ppm 80 120 ppm Metals Metals can cause loss of chlorine Also metals can stain your pool Have your local pool professional check for metals and recommend methods of removal Chloramines Chloramines should not be present in pool water When organic materials combine with Free Chlorine Chloramines are formed This ties up the Free chlorine in your pool and does not allow the chlorine in your pool to disinfect Chloramines also cloud po
12. t let Chlorine Stabilizer drop below 30 PPM Eh Warranty CPSC Series automatic salt water generator carries the following warranty should fault occur due to faulty manufacture or materials Compu Pool Products warrants the original purchaser of the unit for a period of 2 full years on the power controller and 1 year full and 4 years pro rata on the cell from the date of purchase by the owners should examination disclose to its satisfaction the unit has failed due to faulty manufacture or materials The warranty may be void if the following occurs 1 Damage to the unit beyond Compu Pool Product s control 2 f correct pool chemistry is not maintained 3 The Power Unit and Cell are not installed correctly by any person other than a person authorized to do so by Compu Pool Products or its agent 4 All wearing parts which must be regularly checked and replaced when naturally worn 5 The Electrolytic Cell is not cleaned regularly or cleaned by any other method other than by the method recommended by the manufacturer D The Chlorinator Power Unit and Cell is serviced by any other person other than a person authorized to do so by Compu Pool Products or its agent This warranty is applicable to workmanship and materials only Compu Pool Products or its agent will replace at no charge all parts return freight paid which display faulty workmanship or materials Compu Pool Products or its agent accept no responsibility for loss da
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