Introductory User Manual SG Series Saltwater
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1. is being run as a slave to another controller e LIGHT controls automatic light operation e TIMER DEFAULTS allows advanced programming of the timer for 4 FILTER CYCLES and is very useful for seasonal timer adjustments e FILTER CYCLES allows for up to 4 Filter Cycles to be activated and is very useful for seasonal timer adjustments e SYSTEM DATA shows service information e WATER TEMP allows you to compensate for cold water Page 13 Timer Menu Setting the time Once you have installed your SaltiGem and turned it on you will need to set the correct time on the SaltiGem s 24 hour clock First access the Menu System by pressing the ENT button The LCD will display the word TIMER MENU Select this by pressing the ENT button once more Line 2 on the LCD will now read SET TIME HOURS Use the Y UP and N DOWN buttons to adjust the hours on the LCD Confirm the correct hours value by pressing ENT again The LCD will now show SET TIME MINUTES Adjust the minutes using the Y UP and N DOWN buttons When complete press ENT to return to normal operation Filter Cycles Menu Your SaltiGem has two filter cycles pre programmed as factory defaults as follows Filter Cycle 1 ON at 7 00 7am OFF at 11 00 11am Filter Cycle 2 ON at 18 00 6pm OFF at 22 00 10pm You can change the start and finish times of each filter cycle to meet your sanitiser requirements and to suit your lifestyle To adjust filter cycle start and f2. System back on access the ACID MENU as described above and Line2 of the LCD will read DOSER ON Y N Press Y UP to answer yes and the Acid Dosing System will be re enabled Initial Pool Balance and Adjustments Ensure that the pool water is correctly balanced as described on page 9 of this Manual Test the pH of your pool regularly at least weekly and if necessary adjust the amount of the automatic acid dose See below for how to do this Page 17 Adding Acid Manually the ADJUST Man DOSE Sub Menu When you first re enable the Acid Dosing System the LCD will ask ADJUST Man DOSE This sub menu allows you to adjust the amount of acid added as a manual immediate dose Adjustment is from OmL OFF to 750mL in 15mL increments This function is useful for priming acid lines after an acid drum change and for adding a large dose of acid after adding buffer If you wish to make a manual dose or adjust settings press Y UP to access this sub menu Line1 of the LCD will display hh mm Man DOSE Line2 of the LCD will display xxx mL DOSE Use the Y UP and or the N DOWN buttons to adjust the amount of acid to be dosed manually Press ENT to confirm and return to the Home Screen Dosing should begin in approximately 5 seconds Automatically Dose Acid the ADJUST AutoDOSE Sub MENU This sub menu allows you to adjust the amount of acid added as an automatic dose Your SaltiGem will automatically dos
3. menu is used to select and adjust the acid dosing system using either a vacuum valve or peristaltic pump to dose the pool with small amounts of acid An algorithm calculates the amount of acid that is needed per dose and once the system has been adjusted to suit your pool maintenance should be minimal The ACID menu is relatively long compared to the other menus but operates in the same way as the other SaltiGem menus The Y UP and N DOWN buttons are used to adjust settings and the ENT button is used to confirm selections If you are worried about making a change press ESC OFF to return to the Home Screen Accessing the ACID Menu It is only possible to access the ACID MENU if you have a pH model and when a dosing device is attached Press ENT to access the SaltiGem Menu system and use the Y UP or N DOWN buttons to scroll through the menu until the LCD Line1 reads hh mm ACID MENU press ENT to select Acid Dosing System Turning it ON and OFF If you have a SaltiGem pH model the default setting is for the acid dosing system to be ON To turn the Acid Dosing System OFF access the ACID MENU as described above and Line 2 of the LCD will read ADJUST Man DOSE Press the N DOWN button to answer no The LCD will now show ADJUST AutoDOSE Press N DOWN to answer no and the LCD will ask DOSER OFF Y N Press Y UP if you wish to turn the Acid Dosing System off To turn the Acid Dosing
4. to cycle through the various colours and release once the desired colour is reached Page 12 Navigating the SaltiGem Menu System There are two aspects to the general SaltiGem Menu system the Timer Menu and the Chlorine Output Menu If your SaltiGem has the optional pH Control you will also be able to access the Add Acid Menu to make adjustments to the Acid Dosing System see pages 17 18 Access the general SaltiGem Menu system by pressing the ENT button and following the prompts on the LCD If you find you have ended up in a part of the Menu system unintentionally you can return to the Home Screen by pressing the ESC OFF button at any time Use the Y UP and N DOWN buttons to scroll through the various menu options until the desired option is displayed on the LCD Use the ENT button to confirm that you wish to select that option Once accessed use the Y UP and N DOWN buttons to adjust operational settings up or down and confirm adjustments by pressing ENT To cancel any adjustments simply press ESC OFF to return to the Home Screen Advanced Settings Menu If you are interested in learning more about additional functionality of your SaltiGem a detailed Advanced Settings Manual is available to download from the Pool Controls website www poolcontrols com au or call Pool Controls Service on 1300 550 010 for further information Advanced Settings comprise e FULL MANUAL ON or AUTO TIMER ON use when the SaltiGem
5. which must be installed Refer to Installation Diagram 3 or 4 for more details The valve or pump should be mounted on a wall or post close enough to allow connection to the base of the SaltiGem Power Supply Install the acid drum away from the pool equipment to avoid possible corrosion Pool Light Outlet optional If your SaltiGem has a light power outlet on its base this can be used to run one or two 150W pool light power supplies This outlet is timed allowing pool lights to be set to come on and turn off automatically Auxiliary Power Outlet optional If your SaltiGem has a third power outlet on its base this can be used to run other pool equipment such as a Delta UV unit This outlet is also timed so accessories can be set to come on and turn off automatically Page 8 Initial pool balance Before you begin using the SaltiGem make sure your pool water is balanced as follows Salt There should be between 3000 and 5000ppm of salt in the pool ideally 4000ppm This is achieved by adding 4kg of salt for every 1000 litres 1m of pool volume Note that this amount of salt will take time to dissolve Note keep salt below 7500ppm to avoid overloading the cell and causing shutdown Chlorine If it is a new installation add enough chlorine liquid or granular to achieve a reading of 3ppm on an appropriate test kit Stabiliser If the pool is outdoors it is vital that stabiliser also known as cyanurate and cyanur
6. YALIIGEM Introductory User Manual for SG Series Saltwater Chlorinators pool _ CONTROLS Head Office 20 Abrams Street Sales Service Ph 1300 550 010 Balcatta WA 6021 Facsimile 1300 895 231 Email sales poolcontrols com au Web www poolcontrols com au Email service poolcontrols com au Contents Manufacturers Warranty 2 Introducing the SaltiGem 4 How it Works 5 Installation Guide 6 Installation Diagram 8 Initial Pool Balance 9 Front Panel 10 Operational Buttons 11 Menu System 13 Timer Menu 14 Chlorine Output Menu 16 Optional Add Acid Menu 17 Status Indicator Warnings and Safety Shutdowns 19 Maintenance 21 Cell Cleaning 22 Troubleshooting 23 Important If the power cord is damaged the unit must be returned to Pool Controls for repair Always read the instructions and warnings on chemical containers before using chemicals Page 1 CONTROLS Manufacturer s Warranty Pool Controls products come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure The benefits under this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies under a law in relation to the goods Pool Controls warrants all components of the fol
7. atedly or hold the button down to increase the manual run time in hourly increments The run time is displayed on the LCD When the desired run time has been reached press the ENT button to confirm your selection and the system will commence operation ESC OFF Button Turn the System Off Manually If the SaltiGem and pool pump are running pressing this button will turn them off manually The SaltiGem will automatically turn on again at the start of the next FILTER CYCLE and this will be displayed on the LCD Return to Home Screen If you have unintentionally accessed a SaltiGem Menu that you don t actually require pressing the ESC OFF button allows you to return to the home screen at any time Page 11 ENT Button Use this button to enter the SaltiGem Menu system and to access the various options in each Menu Use the Y UP and N DOWN buttons to scroll through menu options and when your desired menu option is displayed on the LCD press ENT to access that option Y UP Button and Optional Pool Light If you have accessed the SaltiGem Menu by pressing the ENT button press the Y UP button to scroll upwards through the various menu options Some menu options will prompt a yes or no answer If you wish to answer yes press the Y UP button If your SaltiGem also controls your pool lighting optional you can turn the lights on or off manually by pressing the Y UP button For multi coloured lights hold the Y UP button down
8. cost and risk of any freight or transportation to and from Pool Controls Page 2 CALL OUT FEES e Ifthe Pool Controls product needs to be serviced replaced or repaired at a place other than Pool Controls premises a call out fee will be charged to cover the cost of travel by an authorised Pool Controls technician Please note that this call out fee will NOT be charged when the relevant Pool Controls product is returned to Pool Controls for repair e lf an authorised Pool Controls technician repairs or replaces a Pool Controls Product and this warranty does NOT apply a fee for labour and parts supplied will be charged in addition to the call out fee e lf the Pool Controls product needs to be returned for repairs under this warranty the warranty holder is responsible for the cost and risk of any freight or transportation to and from Pool Controls WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS e This warranty extends to the original owner only beginning on the date of installation and is not enforceable by any other party without the prior written consent of Pool Controls e Pool Controls is not responsible for any cost of freight or transportation to or from its Service Department e Pool Controls is not liable under this warranty if the installation of the Pool Controls product was not carried out by a suitably qualified technician e To the extent permitted by law Pool Controls is not liable for any incidental or consequential loss incurred in connection
9. e the pool with acid to reflect the number of hours of cell operation The default dose can be increased from 10mL per dose to 250mL per dose in 10mL increments To adjust the amount of the automatic dose access the ACID menu and press Y UP when Line 2 of the LCD asks ADJUST Auto DOSE to enter this sub menu Line1 of the LCD will display hh mm Auto DOSE Line2 of the LCD will display lt nn gt xxx mL dose The lt nn gt value is the default dose amount and the xxx value is the actual dose Use the Y UP and or the N DOWN buttons to adjust the amount of acid to be dosed automatically Press ENT to confirm and return to the Home Screen and normal operation Note If you make adjustments to the Autodose amount do so in small increments and monitor the pH changes in your pool daily until a balance is achieved Make sure the Total Alkalinity is also within the correct range Page 18 SaltiGem Status Indicator Warnings and Safety Shutdowns There is a STATUS indicator on the front panel that simply shows green OK and red WARNING The reason for any WARNING will be written on the LCD display Possible warnings are explained below Low Water Temperature amp Salinity COLD WATER TEMP Ee CHECK SALT CELL STATUS Low water temperature and lower than recommended salt levels can both cause low conductivity of the water to be detected The SaltiGem will however continue to function and will display this wi
10. e to the unit to prevent corrosion e Forget about the unit once installed it should be checked regularly to ensure that it is working for you Do e Install it as per the instructions e Check it regularly e Make sure the pool balance is checked regularly The SaltiGem Cell The Cell does not have an unlimited life because its anodes active electrodes will wear away slowly as it produces chlorine Scale forms on the SaltiGem Cell cathodes negative electrodes Scale is a combination of calcium and other mineral salts usually carbonates The rate of scale build up is determined by the amount of use the pH calcium hardness TA and the temperature of the pool water Generally concrete and plaster pools will scale much faster than fibreglass pools due to higher calcium levels in the water caused by leaching of minerals from the pool surface The Cell is manufactured from extremely expensive materials so if it fails early due to lack of maintenance the pool operating cost will not be as economical as it could have been Note that bore water generally contains far more minerals than scheme water If bore water is used it is likely that faster Cell scaling will be seen Page 21 Cell Cleaning The SaltiGem Cell is self cleaning however some conditions such as very hard water can cause the cell to become scaled over time The SaltiGem Cell uses an electronic means polarity reversal to remove scale from its cathodes Th
11. en asked AUTO Y N press the N DOWN button Line 2 will read Auto OFF for short period then the system will return to normal operation and the light can only be operated manually See below for how to do this Manual Light Operation If the SaltiGem is turned on the light can be turned on or off manually by pressing the Y UP button If you have multi coloured LED lights that cycle through different colours and requiring a power pulse to change effects you can hold down the Y UP button to cycle through the options and release when the desired colour or effect is achieved Page 15 Controlling the Chlorine Residual There are two ways of controlling the amount of chlorine entering the pool by altering the running times and by reducing the SaltiGem Output If the pool chlorine residual tests high you can reduce the operating time and or decrease the Output If the chlorine residual tests low and the outputis already at makimum you will need to increase the operating time and or add supplementary chlorine SaltiGem Output Control The LCD display usually shows the amount of chlorine being produced by the Cell as a percentage of its maximum However this is the not the same as the SaltiGem Output The Output Control turns the Cell ON OFF over a short period of time The Output setting determines how long the ON time is for example if the Output setting is 60 the Cell will be ON for 60 of the period and OFF f
12. ic acid be added and maintained at 40ppm to GOppm This compound reduces chlorine destruction due to sunlight However too much stabiliser will reduce the effectiveness of chlorine and can result in poor quality water so ensure stabiliser does not exceed 80ppm pH For chlorine to be effective the pH must be within a certain range This is usually between 6 8 fibreglass liner pools or 7 2 concrete plaster and 7 8 Adjust pH down with acid powder liquid sulphuric or liquid hydrochloric Be very careful with acid as it can be harmful and corrosive Total Alkalinity TA Total alkalinity is also known as carbonate hardness or TA for short The recommended level is between 80 and 120ppm TA ts related to pH in that it stops the pH from varying quickly with small additions of acidic or alkaline chemicals When the TA is low it is almost impossible to control the pH To raise the TA buffer sodium bicarbonate is added This must be done slowly as buffer will also cause the pH to rise As an approximate rule every increase of 20ppm of TA will also cause a 0 1 rise in pH Once buffer is added it should be left to mix in the pool for a few hours before reducing the pH Page 9 The Saltigem Front Panel SaltiGem Display The SaltiGem uses a two line LCD display to provide the user with information 19 15 CELL OFF AutoOFF ONG 1 7 00 The first line of the display shows the current time and the cell status and output In
13. in the water This free chlorine is a highly effective sanitiser for your pool The SaltiGem constantly adds a dose of chlorine to the water over the operating period of the system The amount of chlorine added depends upon the cell output and the running time Generally a salt water pool is run for around 8 hours per day in summer and 2 to 4 hours per day in winter The summer operating periods are usually in the early morning and later evening This allows a chlorine residual to build up for pool use during the day The filter system should always be running when the pool is being used When chlorine is added to water the pH always changes this is because chlorine is not a neutral chemical The pH will slowly rise as chlorine is produced in a salt water system Arise in pH greatly reduces the effectiveness of the chlorine as a sanitiser So it is important to ensure that the pH remains in the correct range The pH of the water can be lowered by the addition of acid and if your SaltiGem has the optional pH control this can be done automatically The SaltiGem uses a sophisticated algorithm to calculate how much chlorine has been produced by the cell and how much acid needs to be dosed to correct the resultant OH rise Page 5 Installation Guide Installation Diagrams For most installations please refer to the Installation Diagram on page 8 If your SaltiGem is to be installed either e below water level e with optiona
14. inish times press ENT to access the SaltiGem Menu system Press ENT again to select the TIMER menu and then scroll down using the N DOWN button until ADJUST CYCLES is displayed on the LCD Select this option by pressing ENT and the LCD will show the start ON time of the filter cycle being adjusted Use the Y UP and N DOWN buttons to adjust the start time Press ENT to confirm your selection and then the LCD will show the end OFF time for that filter cycle Adjust the OFF time in the same way as the ON time and press ENT to confirm After ON and OFF times for the first filter cycle have been adjusted the ON time for the second filter cycle is shown on the LCD This can be adjusted in the same way or if you do not wish to make any changes simply press ENT to confirm the time shown on the LCD Follow the same process to either adjust or confirm the OFF time for the second filter cycle and once this has been confirmed the LCD will display the home screen Running Times We recommend your system be operated for at least 8 hours per day and always run the system when using the pool Page 14 The amount of chlorine being added to the pool each day is determined by the cell size the chlorine output settings See Chlorine Output Menu below and the number of hours that the SaltiGem is operated As sunlight destroys chlorine it is recommended that the SaltiGem be run mostly in the evening Chlorine is added for sanitation but the filte
15. is system works very well in most pools unless there is extreme hardness and or mineral levels Even in the extreme cases where scaling does occur the rate at which it occurs is far slower than for normal Cells If scale has become thick enough to nearly bridge between the Cell electrodes it is time to clean the Cell Cells can be cleaned in a solution of hydrochloric acid Please read the warnings and instructions on the acid container To make the acid solution add 1 part hydrochloric acid to 4 parts water in a suitable container This solution can be used a number of times so a re useable container with a lid can be used but make sure it is stored safely Alternatively a commercial Cell Cleaning solution can be used according to the manufacturer s instructions The SaltiGem unit should be turned off so that any AutoMode functions can not turn it back on until after the Cell is clean and back in its housing Remove the Cell from its housing and immerse in the acid solution Note that it may foam up and overflow the sides of the container so take care The Cell should not take longer than a few minutes to clean It may also be possible to remove some or most of the scale with a jet of water Never use a stiff brush or hard implement to clean the cell because this will damage the coating Page 22 Trouble shooting Before requesting Service you may wish to run through the check list below but feel free to call Pool Contro
16. l pH control and a peristaltic pump to feed acid and or e witha heat pump or gas heater please refer to additional Installation Diagrams in the Advanced Settings Manual available to download from www poolconirols com au Choosing a good location The SaltiGem is manufactured from weather resistant materials and is designed for operation in full sun and rain However your SaltiGem will benefit if it is protected from the weather Choose a well ventilated area to allow for efficient cooling Installing the unit in a hot and closed shed or box may lead to overheating and activate the internal protective thermal cut out The SaltiGem Power Supply should not be mounted in areas where chemicals are stored eg acid and chlorine as vapours from these chemicals are corrosive and may damage the electronic controls within the unit Insect intrusion particularly ants can cause problems with all equipment Ensure that the pool equipment area is kept free of insects as much as possible Insect intrusion is not covered under the warranty Installing the SaltiGem Power Supply Locate the SaltiGem Power Supply close to the Cell Housing and filtration pump so that both may be connected easily Connect the SaltiGem Power Supply to the mains power outlet of the pool area and make sure this outlet meets all applicable Australian Standard at the time of installation Mount the SaltiGem Power Supply at least 1 5m above the ground and at lea
17. lowing products to be free from defects in material and or workmanship for a period of 2 years from the original date of purchase or installation CHEMIGEM D10 Water Management System SALTIGEM SG Series of Salt Water Chlorinators CHLORTROL Chemical Dosing Units Additional Pro rata Warranty on Multi electrodes and Cells Pool Controls warrants the following components to be free from defects in material and or workmanship for a period of 2 years followed by 36 months pro rata warranty e Chemigem Multi electrode Probe e Saltigem Electrode Cell WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS OF POOL CONTROLS If a defect in workmanship or materials in any Pool Controls product covered by this warranty is discovered during the term of the warranty and provided the warranty holder follows the procedure set out below Pool Controls will at its option repair or replace that item PROCEDURE FOR CLAIMING UNDER THIS WARRANTY In order to claim under this warranty the warranty holder must e Contact Pool Controls Service as soon as possible after the discovery of the defect and in any event within the relevant warranty period e Provide proof of purchase and confirm date of installation e Confirm that the installation was completed by a suitably qualified technician as set out in the installation manual and e lf required arrange for the relevant Pool Controls product to be returned to Pool Controls for repair and the warranty holder is responsible for the
18. ls Service on 1300 550 010 or log a service call via our website www poolcontrols com au If there appears to be low or no Chlorine Residual 1 Check stabiliser level is 40ppm 60ppm Add if necessary and wait for it to dissolve 2 Have you added any chemical additives recently 3 Check pool for phosphates and remove if necessary 4 Is the unit turned on and operating the filter pump 5 Are the operating hours sufficient 6 Is the Output set to 100 7 When running is the Cell ON Is it reading 100 8 Is there enough salt in the water 4000ppm 9 Is the temperature of the water low 10 Is the Cell scaled heavily If the Cell is ON but not reading 100 check the Temperature Compensation setting in the WATER TEMP MENU located in Advanced Settings see www poolcontrols com au for Advanced Settings Manual Also check the pool salinity is within correct range If the unit is not running at all check the fuse in the bottom of the unit Page 23
19. or 40 of the period This is why the Cell will turn ON OFF if the SaltiGem Output is below 100 Chlorine Output Menu To adjust the chlorine output on your SaltiGem press ENT to access the SaltiGem Menu system Scroll down using the N DOWN button until CHLORINE OUTPUT is displayed Press ENT again to select this menu and then used the Y UP and N DOWN buttons to adjust the output level Confirm the adjusted settings by pressing ENT once more Superchlorination When bathers enter a pool there is a reaction between nitrogen ammonia compounds from the bathers and the chlorine in the pool These reactions form chloramines also called combined chlorine which are responsible for the chlorine odour and for some minor irritations These compounds can be broken down by adding free chlorine to a level above 5ppm by the addition of a shock dose of chlorine also Known as superchlorination Levels of chlorine immediately adjacent to the SaltiGem Cell anodes far exceed 5ppm and so a lot of chloramines are destroyed as water passes the Cell If the chloramine levels still become high simply add a shock dose of chlorine or run the SaltiGem for a long period overnight Page 16 Optional Add Acid Menu for pH models The Add Acid ACID menu will only appear if your SaltiGem has the optional pH control As chlorine is produced the pool pH will go up slowly This can be offset by small doses of acid added to the pool The ACID
20. pt below 7 500ppm and ideally will be around 4000ppm The SaltiGem is not designed for operation in seawater or brine Operation Following a Power Failure The SaltiGem unit comes with a timer function built into the operating software The timer is a 24 hour type with quartz crystal control This Timer is backed up by a Real Time Clock RTC similar to those found in computers During a power failure the SaltiGem will keep time and maintain AutoMode functions If a Filter Cycle is active when power is returned the pump will be turned ON within 1 minute The SaltiGem will keep all its settings and will not need to be re programmed The SaltiGem is ideal for use in systems where repeated power cuts occur such as off peak power circuits and Queensland s Tarriff33 system Page 20 Maintenance Like all eguipment the SaltiGem will look better and last longer if it is maintained and operated in accordance with these instructions The SaltiGem Power Supply The Power Supply has been design for operation in full sun and weather However it will benefit from being under cover There is little maintenance required however some Do s and Don ts Don t e Install it in a small sealed enclosure so it does not overheat e Install it in a very hot unventilated shed so it does not overheat e Allow insects to nest in the unit because they will prevent it from functioning e Install chemical drums under or clos
21. r is needed to remove pollutant particles dust sand etc and keep the water looking good The filter must operate for a reasonable number of hours per day to remove pollutants In very hot weather and or with large bather loads the pool may need to run for even longer and if necessary extra chlorine should also be added manually If there are adverse local conditions such as windborne dust and debris the chlorine demand will be higher than normal and you will likely need to operate the system for longer periods to adequately filter the water Light Timer Menu You can use your SaltiGem to turn your pool or garden lighting on and off automatically you can set the ON and OFF times using the light timer menu Press ENT to access the SaltiGem Menu system Press ENT again to select the TIMER menu and then scroll down using the N DOWN button until LIGHT MENU is displayed on the LCD Line 2 on the LCD will now read AUTO Y N To enable automatic light operation press the Y UP button Line2 will read Auto ON for short period before displaying ON hh mm Adjust the ON time using the Y UP and N DOWN buttons and confirm by pressing ENT The LCD will now prompt you to set the OFF time which is accomplished using the Y UP and N DOWN buttons as before Press ENT to confirm the new OFF time and the LCD will return to the home screen To disable automatic light operation access the LIGHT menu in the way described above and wh
22. st 3m from the pool water A mounting template has been provided with the SaltiGem shows you where to place screws on either a wall or post Page 6 ww OOST UIN gt ToPool Bul uon fuj ai Ee WADILIVS Jeuondo jno ayI0s SUIPU 54 uun JO wonoq ur UONDUUOD 14517 JOOg dION uani nga WVYOVIC NOLVTIVLSNI JOOg WOJJ arzon 10 ful y2ed JAJLA plousjos 493 14 wing JI YUIS ww OG XBW WLU 0Gp UIN ONISOG AIDV IVWNOILdO 1 NO 1231432313 Page 7 The PUMP socket outlet in the base of the SaltiGem Power Supply is dedicated to the filtration pump only Do not use a double adaptor to connect another pump as this will overload the system and void warranty Installing the SaltiGem Cell The SaltiGem cell housing assembly should be plumbed into the pool return line after all other accessories and prior to any heating take offs Remember that the cell will need to be removed from its housing periodically for cleaning do not place it where its removal will be obstructed Note any water flow direction on the cell housing Connect the cell cable to the cell connector on the base of the SaltiGem Power Supply Ensure that all 3 connections 2 for cell power and 1 for gas sensing are colour matched and not loose pH Control optional Units with pH control have an injection fitting and valve or in some cases a peristaltic pump
23. the example above the time is 10 15am and the Cell is OFF If the Cell is on the output of the Cell will be displayed If the output of the Cell has been set at lower than 100 CELL OFF will be displayed intermittently even while the unit is running as the Cell regulates output See Chlorine Output Menu on page 18 for more details The second line of the display shows the automatic timer status In the example above the automatic timer status is OFF and the display is telling you that the SaltiGem will turn on again at 17 00 or 5pm SaltiGem Page 10 SaltiGem Operational Buttons Your SaltiGem has 5 buttons that allow you to control the various functions available via the SaltiGem Menu system Optional uxiliary ON OFF Each button is labelled with its primary function either on the button itself or adjacent to it Secondary functions are labelled within a curved white outline next to the relevant button The buttons are backlit to show which are active at any given time although the ESC OFF button is always available to take you back to the home screen ON Button Turn the System On Manually Press the ON button once to switch the SaltiGem and the pool pump on manually The SaltiGem will default back to AUTO and turn itself off automatically at the end of the next programmed FILTER CYCLE and this will be displayed on the LCD Increasing Manual Run time in Hourly Increments Press the ON button repe
24. thout a red warning indication Simply check the salt level and make sure it is well above 3000ppm ideally around 4000ppm Check the temperature of the water and if it is lower than 20 C you may wish to adjust the Water Temperature setting using Advanced Settings Menus information on Advanced Settings available via www poolcontrols com au or by calling Pool Controls Service on 1300 550 010 Gas Detection amp Dry Run Pump Shutdown This is an important safety feature of the SaltiGem as a build up of chlorine gas can be dangerous 10 15 CELL GAS O NO FLOW PUMP OFF AutoOFF ON 17 00 STATUS ONTO RESET The display above left shows the Cell being turned OFF after chlorine gas is detected for approximately 10 seconds If gas is still detected after approximately 2 minutes the pump will also be turned OFF and the display will read as shown above right To re start the pump simply press the ON button as instructed by the display This will reset the warnings and allow the pump to run for a maximum of 3 minutes if gas is still detected Page 19 High Salt Too much salt in the water results in high conductivity and the SaltiGem Cell may over heat The SaltiGem will shut down to prevent this Hi SALT LEVEL O ON TO RESET STATUS If the above warning is present the SaltiGem will have shut down to avoid an overload mandated by electrical standards Check the salinity and water temperature Salinity should be ke
25. with the removal or replacement of the Pool Controls product under this warranty e To the extent permitted by law Pool Controls disclaims all other warranties either express or implied including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with regard to Pool Controls products parts and or any accompanying written materials REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY NOW Go to www poolcontrols com au click on the warranty registration tab and fill in your details CONTACT POOL CONTROLS Pool Controls is based at 20 Abrams Street Balcatta Western Australia We also have service technicians based in NSW Queensland and Victoria e Service Email service poolcontrols com au e Service Phone 1300 550 010 Page 3 Introducing the SaltiGem SALTIGEM What s in the box The image above shows the main parts of the SaltiGem system clockwise from top left SaltiGem Cell and Cell Cable SaltiGem Power Supply and Mains Cable Tubing Valve bracket Valve and filter if pH model Mounting brackets Also included in the box but not illustrated e User Manual e Mounting hardware raw plugs screws and paper template Page 4 How it works A salt chlorinator works by putting a dc current through an electrolytic cell in a flow of salt water Salt is made up of sodium and chloride ions Electrolysis of salt produces chlorine gas which dissolves almost instantly to form free chlorine
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