Goldine Controls Aqua Rite, Aqua Rite Salt Chlorination, Aqua Rite XL Installation And Operation Manual

888-921-POOL

Electronic Chlorine Generator

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Installation and Operation Manual

for

Aqua Rite (standard) and Aqua Rite XL (inc. installation kit)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• READ AND FOLLOW ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

• Use Copper Conductors Only

• Disconnect all AC power during installation.

• Warning - To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit

children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times.

• A green colored terminal marked "Earth Ground" is lo-

cated inside the wiring compartment. To 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.

• One bonding lug for US models (two for Canadian mod-

els) is provided on the external surface. To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect the local common bonding grid in the area of the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub to these terminals with an insulated or bare copper conductor not smaller than 8 AWG US / 6 AWG Canada.

• 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 AWG 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.

• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

LIMITED WARRANTY Goldline warrants its Aqua Rite, Aqua Rite Pro, Aqua Trol, Aqua Logic and Pro Logic products (products with Goldline part numbers starting with AQ-RITE-, AQ-RT- PRO, AQ-TROL-, AQ-LOGIC-, AQL-P-, AQL-PS-, AQL-CL-, PL-P-, PL-PS-, and HPC-2) to be free from defects in material or workmanship, under normal use and service:

For three years from the date of the initial system installation on private, residential swimming pools within the USA or Canada and one year from the date of initial system installation on commercial installations, installations outside of the USA or Canada and for any replacement parts or accessory products, provided they are installed in accordance with the Goldline installa- tion instructions and specifications provided with the product. If written proof of the date of the initial system installation is not provided to Goldline, the manufacturing datecode on the Aqua Rite, Aqua Rite Pro, Aqua Trol, Aqua Logic and Pro Logic electronics unit will be the sole determinant of the date of the initial system installation.

For residential installations in USA or Canada: If a product is defective in workmanship or materials and is removed and returned freight prepaid within three (3) years after the date of the initial system installation, Goldline will, at its option, either repair or replace the defective product and return it freight prepaid.

For commercial installations, installations outside the USA and Canada, and accessory products and replacement parts: If a product is defective in workmanship or materials and is removed and returned freight prepaid within one (1) year after the date of the initial system installation, Goldline will, at its option, either repair or replace the defective product and return it freight prepaid.

Contact any Goldline dealer or contact Goldline at 61 Whitecap Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852 for warranty service. The costs incurred in removal and/or reinstallation of the product are NOT covered under this warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS:

1. Material supplied or workmanship performed by others in process of installation.

2. Damage resulting from improper installation including installation on pools larger than the product rating.

3. Problems resulting from failure to operate the product(s) in accordance with the recom- mended instructions contained in product’s owners manual(s).

4. Problems resulting from failure to maintain pool water chemistry in accordance with the recommendations in the owners manual(s).

5. Problems resulting from tampering, accident, abuse, negligence, unauthorized repairs or alternations, fire, flood, lightning, freezing, external water, degradation of natural stone used in or immediately adjacent to a pool or spa, war or acts of God.

DISCLAIMER. THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY ABOVE CONSTITUTES THE EN- TIRE WARRANTY OF GOLDLINE WITH RESPECT TO ITS POOL AUTOMATION AND CHLORINATION PRODUCTS AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EX- PRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FIT- NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. IN NO EVENT SHALL GOLDLINE BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHAT- SOEVER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAM- AGE, DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF EQUIPMENT, LOST PROFITS OR REVENUE, COSTS OF RENTING REPLACEMENTS, AND OTHER ADDITIONAL EXPENSES, EVEN IF THE SELLER HAD BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

NO WHOLESALER, AGENT, DEALER, CONTRACTOR OR OTHER PERSON IS AU- THORIZED TO GIVE ANY WARRANTY ON BEHALF OF GOLDLINE.

THIS WARRANTY IS VOID IF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN ALTERED IN ANY WAY AFTER LEAVING THE FACTORY.

Table of Contents

OPERATIONOPERATION

OPERATION

GeneralGeneral

General.........................................................................................1

Water ChemistryWater Chemistry

Water Chemistry........................................................................1

ControlsControls

Controls.......................................................................................6

MaintenanceMaintenance

Maintenance.................................................................................8

INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

MountingMounting

Mounting.......................................................................................9

PlumbingPlumbing

Plumbing......................................................................................10

WiringWiring

Wiring..........................................................................................11

TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting

Troubleshooting...........................................................14

WARRANTYWARRANTY

WARRANTY

WarrantyWarranty

Warranty........................................................................16

Aqua Rite® is a registered trademark of Goldline Controls, Inc

OPERATION

The Aqua Rite® 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 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 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.

NOTE: Goldline does not recommend using the Aqua Rite 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 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. Test your water periodically. Your Authorized Aqua Rite Dealer (AARD) 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 chlorine generator.

Visit www.goldlinecontrols.com for helpful information on operation, maintenance and troubleshooting your Aqua Rite call for technical assistance at 888-921-POOL. Technicians at the factory are avail- able from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern time, Monday through Friday. Be sure to have the following information when you call:

1. Model and Serial # of control and cell

2. Date of installation

3. Installing Company or Dealer

4. Salt level

Diagnostic Displays

Sequential pushes of the small "diagnostic" button next to the LCD display will cause the Aqua Rite

1. Pool temperature (xx degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius)

2. Cell voltage (typically 22.0 to 25.0 volts when chlorine is being generated, other- wise 30-35V)

3. Cell current (typically 4.50 to 7.80 amps when chlorine is being generated, other- wise 0 amps)

4. Desired Output % ("0P" -- "100P" depending on knob position or input from remote pool automation controller)

5. Instant salinity ( -xxxx ppm or -x.xx grams/Liter)

6. Product name sent to the pool automation control display ("AL-0" which signifies "Aqua Rite")

7. Software revision level (r1.xx)

On the 8th push of the button the display will revert back to the default salt display. Also, if the button is not pushed for 30 seconds, the display will revert back to the standard salt display.

Common Problems and Solutions

1. "Power" LED not on

Check to make sure either 120VAC or 240VAC input power is connected to the proper screw terminals at the Aqua Rite control. Verify input voltage with a voltme- ter. If there is input power, the fuse may have blown. The Aqua Rite is protected by a 20 amp mini ATO fuse located on the circuit board above the cell connector.

2. "Generating" LED flashing

The temperature of the pool water is too high or low to operate. You can override this by switching the main switch to SUPER CHLORINATE. The Aqua Rite will run at maximum output for the remainder of the current pump cycle or 24 hours, whichever comes first.

3. "No Flow" LED illuminated

The Aqua Rite has sensed a no flow condition and has stopped generating chlorine. Check that the flow switch is plugged into the connector on the bottom of the control unit and that the wire is not cut or damaged. Make sure you have at least 12" of straight pipe before the flow switch. If there is adequate flow and the LED is still on, check that the arrows on the flow switch (on top of hex) are pointing in the direction of flow.

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.

ºC ºF Ti

Calcuim

Hardness

To ta l

Alkalinity

103

How to use: Measure pool pH, temperature, calcium hardness, 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.

Si = pH + Ti + Ci + Ai - 12.

-.2

0.2

CORROSIVE SCALING

75 75 100 100 125 125 150 150

200 200

250 250

300 300

400 400

600 600

800 800

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

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.

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 efficiency of the Aqua Rite® and result in low chlorine production. A high salt level can cause the Aqua Rite® 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.

Type 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.

Input power for use with Goldline, Pentair and Polaris controls:

Wire the Aqua Rite

Optional Goldline, Pentair and Polaris controls:

The Goldline, Pentair and Polaris controls use a 4 wire connection to communicate to the Aqua Rite and can be wired up to 500' apart. Any outdoor rated 4 conductor cable can be used. Refer to each manufacturer's instructions and the wiring diagrams below for proper wiring connection to the Aqua Rite. NOTE: There must be only 1 "primary" unit. All other Aqua Rite units must be configured as "secondary".

Goldline - Attach wires to proper screw terminals as shown below.

Pentair - Attach wires to opposite numbered screw terminals as shown below. Note

that the colors marked on the Pentair PCB do not match the Aqua Rite.

Gallons

Liters

(pool size in feet)

(pool size in meters)

Rectangular

Round

Oval

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 7.5

Diameter x Diameter x Average Depth x 785

Length x Width x Average Depth x 893

Length x Width x Average Depth x 1000

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