Waterpik Technologies Electronic Chlorine Generator User Manual
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Electronic Chlorine Generator
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www.goldlinecontrols.com
LDLINE
CONTROLS INC.
888-921-POOL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
• READ AND FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
• 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
located 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
models) 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.
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Table of Contents
OPERATIONOPERATION
OPERATION
OPERATIONOPERATION
GeneralGeneral
General.........................................................................................1
GeneralGeneral
Water ChemistryWater Chemistry
Water Chemistry........................................................................1
Water ChemistryWater Chemistry
ControlsControls
Controls.......................................................................................6
ControlsControls
MaintenanceMaintenance
Maintenance.................................................................................8
MaintenanceMaintenance
INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION
MountingMounting
Mounting.......................................................................................9
MountingMounting
PlumbingPlumbing
Plumbing......................................................................................10
PlumbingPlumbing
WiringWiring
Wiring..........................................................................................11
WiringWiring
TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting
Troubleshooting.........................................................................13
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting
WARRANTYWARRANTY
WARRANTY
WARRANTYWARRANTY
WarrantyWarranty
Warranty.....................................................................................15
WarrantyWarranty
Aqua Rite® is a registered trademark of Goldline Controls, Inc
AquaLink® is a registered trademark of Waterpik Technologies, 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.
Bromine
The system can also be used to produce bromine instead of chlorine. Call Goldline
(888-921-7665) for information regarding bromine generation.
Water Chemistry
The table below summarizes the levels that are recommended by the National Spa
and Pool Institute (NSPI). 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.
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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 - 12.1
To ta l
Alkalinity
Ai
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
.9
Calcuim
Hardness
75 75
100 100
125 125
150 150
200 200
250 250
300 300
400 400
600 600
800 800
-.2
∫C ∫F Ti
12
53
16
60
19
66
24
76
29
84
34
94
39
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.
CORROSIVE SCALING
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
2
OK
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
Length x Width x
Average Depth x 7.5
Round
Diameter x Diameter x
Average Depth x 5.9
Length x Width x
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 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.
Average Depth x 6.7
(pool size in meters)
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
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 at building supply stores 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.
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