Goldine Controls AQ-RT-PRO User Manual
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Shown with optional AQL-CHEM Chemistry Kit
Electronic Chlorine Generator
Operation and Installation
Manual
AQ-RT-PRO
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUC-
TIONS
• W ARNING – To reduce the risk of injury , do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at
all times.
• A wire bonding lug is provided on the lower external surface
(two for Canadian models) of this unit to connect a minimum
8 A WG (8.4 mm
and any metal equipment, metal enclosures of electrical equipment, metal water pipe, or conduit within 5 feet (1.5 m) tying
the unit to the local bonding grid.
• Use Copper Conductors Only
• Disconnect all AC power during installation.
• A green colored terminal marked “ Ground” is located inside
the wiring compartment. T o reduce the risk of electric shock,
this terminal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the electric supply service panel with a continuous
copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying the equipment.
2
) solid copper conductor between this unit
• All field installed metal components such as rails, ladders,
drains, or other similar hardware within 3 meters of the pool,
spa or hot tub shall be bonded to the equipment grounding
bus with copper conductors not smaller than 8 A WG US / 6
AWG Canada.
• NOTICE TO USERS: This control product is to be used only
in accordance with the directions of this label. It is an offense under the Pest Control Products Act to use a control
product under unsafe conditions.
• SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Table of Contents
OPERATIONOPERATION
OPERATION
OPERATIONOPERATION
GeneralGeneral
General.........................................................................................1
GeneralGeneral
Water ChemistryWater Chemistry
Water Chemistry........................................................................1
Water ChemistryWater Chemistry
ControlsControls
Controls........................................................................................6
ControlsControls
Information MenuInformation Menu
Information Menu.......................................................................7
Information MenuInformation Menu
Settings MenuSettings Menu
Settings Menu..............................................................................9
Settings MenuSettings Menu
OperationOperation
Operation...................................................................................11
OperationOperation
MaintenanceMaintenance
Maintenance...............................................................................12
MaintenanceMaintenance
INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION
MountingMounting
Mounting.......................................................................................13
MountingMounting
PlumbingPlumbing
Plumbing......................................................................................14
PlumbingPlumbing
WiringWiring
Wiring..........................................................................................15
WiringWiring
TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting
Troubleshooting.......................................................................18
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting
WARRANTYWARRANTY
WARRANTY
WARRANTYWARRANTY
WarrantyWarranty
Warranty....................................................................................20
WarrantyWarranty
OPERA TION
The Aqua Rite Pro is an automatic chlorine generation system for pool or spa sanitation.
The operation requires a low concentration of salt (sodium chloride) in the pool water.
These levels are low enough that it normally will not be tasted. The Aqua Rite Pro
automatically sanitizes your pool by converting the salt into free chlorine which kills
bacteria and algae in the pool. Chlorine will revert back to sodium chloride after killing
bacteria. These reactions will continuously recycle virtually eliminating the need to add
sanitizing chemicals to your pool. The only time you may need to add more salt to the
pool is when water is replenished due to backwashing, draining, or splashing (not
evaporation).
The Aqua Rite Pro is designed to handle the purification needs of most residential
swimming pools up to 40,000 gallons (150,000 liters), or the needs of most commercial
pools up to 25,000 gallons (95,000 liters). Check local codes for other restrictions. The
actual amount of chlorination required to properly sanitize a pool varies due to bather
load, rainfall, temperature, and the pool's cleanliness.
The Aqua Rite Pro can be used with the optional Goldline AQL-CHEM to provide a fully
integrated chemistry solution for your pool. W ith the AQL-CHEM installed, the Aqua
Rite Pro senses the pool's ORP and pH levels and automatically generates the correct
amount of chlorine to keep your pool properly sanitized. The Aqua Rite Pro can also
control pH by introducing acid or CO2 into the pool using an AQL-CHEM2 (120V), AQLCHEM2-240 (240V) or other dispensing device requiring 120VAC or 240VAC on/off
control. The Aqua Rite Pro and AQL-CHEM products offer the user a complete automated system controlling both sanitization and pH balance.
NOTE: Goldline does not recommend using the Aqua Rite Pro to generate bromine.
NOTE: Before installing this product as part of a saline water purification system in a
pool or spa using natural stone for coping or for immediately adjacent patios/decking, a
qualified stone installation specialist should be consulted regarding the appropriate
type, installation, sealant (if any) and maintenance of stone used around a saline pool
with electronic chlorine generator in your particular location and circumstances.
Water Chemistry
The table below summarizes the levels that are recommended by The Association of
Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP). The only special requirements for the Aqua Rite
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Pro are the salt level and stabilizer. It is important to maintain these levels in order to
prevent corrosion or scaling and to ensure maximum enjoyment of the pool. T est your
water periodically. Y our authorized Aqua Rite Pro dealer or most pool stores can provide
you with the chemicals and procedures to adjust the water chemistry. Be sure to tell the
pool store that you are using an Aqua Rite Pro chlorine generator.
Saturation index
The saturation index (Si) relates to the calcium and alkalinity in the water and is an
indicator of the pool water "balance". Your water is properly balanced if the Si is 0 ±.2.
If the Si is below -0.2, the water is corrosive and plaster pool walls will be dissolved into
the water. If the Si is above +0.2, scaling and staining will occur . Use the chart below to
determine the saturation index.
Si = pH + Ti + Ci + Ai - 12.
ºC ºF Ti
12
53
16
60
19
66
24
76
29
84
34
94
39
103
How to use: Measure pool pH, temperature, calcium har dness,
and total alkalinity. Use the chart above to determine Ti, Ci,and
Ai from your measurements. Insert values of pH, Ti, Ci and Ai
into the above equation. If Si equals .2 or more, scaling and
staining may occur. If Si equals -.2 or less corrosion or irritation
may occur.
CORROSIVE SCALING
Calcuim
Hardness
.3
75 75
100 100
.4
125 125
150 150
.5
200 200
.6
250 250
300 300
.7
400 400
.8
600 600
800 800
.9
-.2
Ci
1.5 1.9
1.6 2.0
1.7 2.1
1.8 2.2
1.9 2.3
2.0 2.4
2.1 2.5
2.2 2.6
2.4 2.8
2.5 2.9
0.2
OK
Total
Alkalinity
Ai
2
Salt Level
Use the chart on page 4 to determine how much salt in pounds or (Kgs) need to be added
to reach the recommended levels. Use the equations below (measurements are in feet/
gallons and meters/liters) if pool size is unknown.
Gallons
(pool size in feet)
Rectangular
Round
Oval
The ideal salt level is between 2700-3400 ppm (parts per million) with 3200 ppm being
optimal. If the level is low, determine the number of gallons in the pool and add salt
according to the chart on page 4. A low salt level will reduce the ef ficiency of the Aqua
Rite Pro and result in low chlorine production. A high salt level can cause the Aqua Rite
Pro to shutdown and may begin to give a salty taste to your pool (generally, the salt will
begin to be tasted at a level of about 3500-4000 ppm). The salt in your pool/spa is
constantly recycled and the loss of salt throughout the swimming season should be
small. This loss is due primarily to the addition of water because of splashing,
backwashing, or draining (because of rain). Salt is not lost due to evaporation.
Length x Width x
Average Depth x 7.5
Diameter x Diameter x
Average Depth x 5.9
Length x Width x
Average Depth x 6.7
Length x Width x
Average Depth x 1000
Diameter x Diameter x
Average Depth x 785
Length x Width x
Average Depth x 893
Liters
(pool size in meters)
T ype of Salt to Use
It is important to use only sodium chloride (NaCl) salt that is greater than 99% pure. This
is common food quality or water softener salt and is usually available in 40-80 lb. bags
labeled "Coarse Solar Salt". It is also acceptable to use water conditioning salt pellets,
however, it will take longer for them to dissolve. Do not use rock salt, salt with yellow
prussiate of soda, salt with anti-caking additives, or iodized salt.
How to Add or Remove Salt
For new plaster pools, wait 10-14 days before adding salt to allow the plaster to cure.
Turn the circulating pump on and add salt directly into the pool. Brush the salt around
to speed up the dissolving process--do not allow salt to pile up on the bottom of the
pool. Run the filter pump for 24 hours with the suction coming from the main drain (use
pool vac if there is no main drain) to allow the salt to evenly disperse throughout the
pool. The salt display may take 24 hours to respond to the change in salt concentration.
The only way to lower the salt concentration is to partially drain the pool and refill with
fresh water.
Always check stabilizer (cyanuric acid), when checking salt. These levels will most
likely decline together. Use the chart on page 5 to determine how much stabilizer must
be added to raise the level to 80 ppm.
3 16
(398)
267
67
63
127
190
(68) (90)
(64) (86)
(59) (81)
(55) (77)
(50) (73)
(45)
(41)
(36)
(32)
(27)
(18) (23)
100 133
93
87 120
80 113
73 107
67
60
53
47
40
27 33
(45) (60)
(42) (57)
(39) (54 )
(36) (51)
(33) (48)
(30)
(27)
(24)
(21)
(18)
(15)
(12)
57
50
47
43 60
40
37 53
33
30
27
23
20
13 17
(23) (30)
(21) (29)
(20) (27)
(18) (26)
(17) (24)
(15)
(14)
(12)
(11)
(9)
(6) (8)
Ideal Ideal Ideal Ideal Ideal Ideal IdealIdeal IdealIdeal IdealIdeal IdealIdeal Ideal
Ideal
Ideal
OK OK OK OK OKOK OKOK OKOK OKOK OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
Dilute Dilute Dilute Dilute Dilute Dilute DiluteDilute DiluteDilute DiluteDilute DiluteDilute Dilute
Dilute
Dilute
(195)
(182) (243)
(170) (231)
(158) (219)
(145) (207)
(133)
(121)
(109)
(97)
(85)
(73)
(48) (61)
350 467
327 443
303 420
280 397
257 373
233
210
187
163
140
93 117
(159) (211)
(148) (201)
(138) (190)
(127) (180)
(117) (169)
(106)
(95)
(85)
(74)
(64)
(42) (53)
340
300 400
280 380
260 360
240
220 320
200
180
160
140
120
80 100
(310)
(363)
(341) (453)
(318) (430)
(295) (408)
(273) (385)
(250)
(227)
(205)
(182)
(159)
(136)
(91) (114)
650 867
700 933
(318) (424)
607 823
653 887
(297) (403)
563 780
607 840
(276) (382)
520 737
560 793
(255) (360)
477 693
513 747
(233) (339)
433
467
(212)
390
420
(191)
347
373
(170)
303
327
(148)
260
280
(127)
217
(106)
173
(85)
187 233
(297)
(276) (378)
(256) (358)
(236) (337)
(217) (317)
(197)
(177)
(158)
(138)
(118)
(98)
(79)
600 800
560 760
520 720
480 680
440 640
400
360
320
280
240
160 200
(273) (364)
(255) (346)
(236) (328)
(218)
(200) (291)
(182)
(164)
(145)
(127)
(109)
(91)
(73)
550 733
500 667
450 600
(227) (304)
(212) (289)
(197) (274)
(182) (258)
(167) (243)
(152)
(136)
(121)
(106)
(91)
(61) (76)
400 533
(205) (263)
420 570
373 507
(191) (259)
390 540
347 480
(177) (246)
360 510
320 453
(164) (232)
330 48 0
293 427
(150) (218)
300
267
(136)
270
240
(123)
240
213
(109)
(95)
210
187
(82)
180
160
(55) (68)
120 150
107 133
(250) (333)
513 697
467 633
(233) (317)
477 660
433 600
(217) (300)
440 623
400 567
(200) (283)
403 587
367 533
(183) (267)
367
333
(167)
330
300
(150)
293
267
(133)
(117)
257
233
220
200
(100)
(67) (83)
147 183
133 167
800 1067
750 1000
(364) (484)
747
700 950
(339) (460)
693 960
650 900
(315) (436)
640 907
600 850
(291) (412)
587 854
550 800
(267) (388)
500
480
450
(218) (242)
Gallons an d (Liters) of Pool/Spa water
427
POUNDS and (Kg) OF SALT NEEDED FOR 3200 PPM
12,000 14,000 16,000 18,000 20,000 22,000 32,00024,000 34,00026,000 36,00028,000 38,00030,000 40,000
10,000
8,000
400
(194)
373
350
(170)
320
300
(145)
(45000) (52,500) (60,000) (67,500) (75,000) (82,500) (120,000)(90,000) (127,500)(97,500) (135,000)(105,000) (142,500)(112,500) (150,000)ppm
267
(121)
(37,500)
(97)
213
200 250
(30,000)
(136) (181)
(127) (172)
(118) (163)
(109) (154)
(100) (145)
(91)
(82)
(73)
(64)
(55)
(36) (45)
227
(91) (123)
150 200
200
250 333
(114) (152)
187 253
(85) (117)
233 317
140
(106) (144)
(98) (137)
(79) (110)
173 240
217 300
130 180
(91) (129)
(73) (104)
120 170
160
200 283
(83) (121)
(67) (98)
110 160
183 267
147 213
(76)
(61)
133
167
100
(68)
90
(55)
150
120
80
(61)
(48)
107
133
(53)
93
117
(42)
80
60
(36)
(45)
100
67
40 50
67 83
53
(30) (38)
(24) (30)
0
level
Current salt
400
200
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2400
2200
3000
2800
3200
3400
3600+
2600
415
40,000
38,000
36,000
26.7
(150000)
25.3
(142500)
(135000)
6.7
(7.5)
(9.0)
23.3
20.0
(10.5)
(12.0)
22.2
19.0
(10.0)
(11.5)
(9.5)
21.0
18.0
(6.0)
16.7
13.3
(7.1)
(8.6)
(5.7)
15.8
12.7
(6.7)
(8.1)
(5.4)
15.0
12.0
3.3
(4.5)
(3.0)
10.0
9.5
9.0
(1.5)
6.3
3.2
(4.3)
(2.8)
(1.4)
3.0
(4.1)
(1.3)
(9.0)
19.8
22.7
(10.3)
34,000
(127500)
(8.5)
(7.2)
(9.7)
18.7
16.0
21.3
32,000
(120000)
(8.0)
(9.1)
(6.8)
17.2
20.0
30,000
(112500)
28,000
(105000)
26,000
(97500)
24,000
(90000)
22,000
(82500)
20,000
(75000)
Gallons and (Liters) of Pool/Spa water
18,000
(67500)
16,000
(60000)
POUNDS and (Kg) OF STABILIZER (CYANURIC ACID) NEEDED FOR 80 PPM
14,000
(52500)
15.0
(7.4)
(8.5)
(6.4)
16.4
18.7
14.0
(6.9)
(5.9)
15.2
13.0
(6.4)
(7.3)
(5.4)
14.0
16.0
12.0
(5.9)
(5.0)
(6.7)
11.0
12.9
14.7
(5.3)
(4.5)
(6.1)
11.7
10.0
13.4
9.0
(4.8)
(2.2)
(5.4)
10.5
12.0
9.4
8.0
(4.9)
(4.3)
10.7
9.4
(3.6)
8.2
7.0
(3.7)
(4.3)
(3.2)
8.5
5.7
(6.3)
14.2
(4.8)
(6.0)
10.7
13.3
(5.6)
(4.5)
12.5
10.0
9.3
(5.2)
11.7
(4.2)
8.7
(4.9)
(3.9)
10.8
8.0
(3.6)
(4.5)
10.0
7.4
9.2
(3.3)
(4.2)
8.4
6.7
(3.8)
(3.0)
6.0
7.5
(2.7)
(3.4)
6.7
5.4
(3.0)
(2.4)
5.9
4.7
(2.7)
(2.1)
2.8
(3.9)
(1.3)
(2.6)
8.0
5.3
(3.6)
7.5
5.0
(3.4)
7.0
4.7
(3.2)
6.5
4.3
(2.9)
6.0
4.0
(2.7)
5.5
3.7
(2.5)
3.3
5.0
(2.3)
4.5
(2.0)
2.7
4.0
(1.8)
3.5
2.3
(1.6)
0.00.0 0.00.0 0.00.0 0.00.0 0.0
2.7
(2.4)
(1.2)
2.5
(2.3)
(1.2)
2.3
(2.1)
(1.1)
2.2
(2.0)
(1.0)
2.0
(1.8)
(.91)
1.8
(1.7)
(.82)
1.7
(1.5)
(.77)
1.5
3.0
(.68)
(1.4)
1.4
(1.2)
(.64)
1.2
(1.1)
(.54)
)
7.0
5.0
6.0
8.0
(3.6)
(3.2
12,000
(45000)
(2.7)
3.0
2.0
4.0
(2.3)
(1.8)
1.0
(1.4)
0.00.0 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
(.91)
(.45)
5.8
4.2
6.7
(3.7)
(4.3)
10,000
(37500)
4.7
4.0
5.3
(3.2)
(2.7)
(3.6)
8,000
(30000)
Current
0 ppm
20 ppm
Stabilizer
10 ppm
Level (ppm)
2.5
1.7
3.3
(2.7)
(2.1)
3.3
2.7
(2.3)
(1.8)
30 ppm
40 ppm
0.8
(1.6)
(1.1)
(.54)
0.7
2.0
1.3
(.45)
(.91)
(1.4)
60 ppm
50 ppm
70 ppm
80 ppm
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