OWNER’S MANUAL !!PLEASE NOTE!! THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE HOMEOWNER TO ENSURE WARRANTY COVERAGE Aqua Comfort Technologies, LLC - "Aqua Comfort" P.O. Box 1520, Sykesville, MD 21784-1520 Tel: (410) 549-6083 / Fax: (410) 549-6082 www.comfortchlor.
TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME Safety First................................................................................................................................................ 3 INSTALLATION General ..................................................................................................................................................... Cell......................................................................................................................................................
WELCOME Congratulations on the purchase of your new Comfort-Chlor Chlorine Generator. Your purchase will minimize the efforts needed to maintain your pool and maximize your enjoyment for many years. Before installation or operation, please read these instructions carefully. This manual contains easy to follow step-by-step procedures to properly install and operate your system. A little time spent understanding your system and its parts will assure successful, trouble-free installation and usage.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 4 3 5 6 2 7 1. 2. 3. 4. Control Box Cell Flow switch Power / Timer 5. Filter 6. Pump 7. Spa line The system comes in three sections, the Control Box, Cell and Flow Sensor. They are manufactured from the latest corrosion resistant materials to give you years of trouble free use, and installing them in the most sheltered position from sun and water will protect them from extreme weather conditions for years to come. Safety Measures 1.
CONFIRM LAYOUT: Lay out equipment pieces to be sure there is enough pipe space between the last piece of apparatus and the tees in the return line to fit the Flow Sensor and the Cell. A Vertical installation may be used to save space (see diagrams above). Install the Cell 1. The Cell and Flow Sensor must be installed downstream from the filter and heating devices but before any tees in the return line.
Mount the Control Box 1. The Control Box must be mounted vertically on a flat surface and a minimum of 5 ft (1.5m) horizontal distance (or more, if local codes require) from the pool/spa. 2. Locate a position for your Control Box within 10 ft (3½ meters) of where the Cell will be installed and within 2 ft of the power supply to ensure enough wire is available. 3. Because the box acts as a heat sink dispersing heat from inside the box, do not block the four sides of the Control Box.
Wiring the Control Box to Standard Timer CAUTION: Check whether your chlorine generator operates on 120 volts or 240 volts (see label on the left side of the Control Box), and be sure to wire the system accordingly. CAUTION: It is critical to wire the chlorine generator in such a way that it can only operate when the pump is operating (i.e. load side). See instructions below for details. 1. Attach the green ground wire to the grounding lug or bar. 2.
240Volt Circulation Pump With 240 Volt Chlorine Generator 120Volt Circulation Pump With 120 Volt Chlorine Generator 8
220Volt Circulation Pump With 220 Volt Chlorine Generator 120Volt Circulation Pump With 240 Volt Chlorine Generator A 240 Volt Chlorine Generator may NOT be connected to a system with a 120 Volt circulation pump. Wiring the Cell Connect the two black wires from the Control Box to the two metal studs on the sides of the Cell and tighten firmly with a screwdriver by hand. To avoid damage to the screws, DO NOT use a power screwdriver. Note these wires are interchangeable.
STARTUP BEFORE ADDING THE SALT o Balance the chemicals. See the titled “Understanding the Chemistry” for recommended water balance. Also, add 1 quart of metal remover and 1 quart of non-copper based algaecide to the pool, according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This will ensure that the transition to the Comfort-Chlor system will be quick and trouble-free. o Measure existing salt in your pool. Years of liquid chlorine use may cause the salt reading to be higher due to residual salt.
SALINITY DEMAND TABLE (in lbs.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BACKGROUND Comfort-Chlor is a chlorine generator for pool and/or spa sanitation. It is the workhorse of chlorine generators. The system uses a very low concentration of salt, less than the concentration in a human teardrop, and converts it into free chlorine that kills algae and bacteria in your pool. After killing the algae and bacteria, the chlorine reverts back into sodium chloride.
CONTROLS Control Knob (1) – The Control Knob is used to adjust chlorine production and to turn the unit on or off. To increase chlorine production, turn the Control Knob up (clockwise). To decrease chlorine production, turn the Control Knob down (counterclockwise). To turn the unit off, turn the Control Knob down (counterclockwise) until it clicks. NOTE: When changing the power setting, the system takes up to 1 minute to ramp up (i.e. soft start). During this time, the green On/Off Light (4) will flash.
Salinity Indicator – To check the salt level, turn the Control Knob clockwise to full power and check the light reading. 100% reading indicates that the salt level is sufficient. Return the Control Knob to the desired chlorine production setting depending on the chlorine level in your pool (10% to 100% production rate). Red Light - above the Power Meter indicates that the salt level in the pool is on the high side.
MAINTENANCE Maintaining your Natural Generator requires minimal work but will maximize the performance and life of the system. POOL WATER TESTING: Pool water should be tested weekly. Cell Maintenance Our clear Cell allows for easy regular inspections for calcium build up. Visually check the Cell periodically, and clean it as necessary (1 to 2 times per year). Advanced self-cleaning technologies, including reverse polarization and IBT™ help the cell stay cleaner than other self-cleaning cells.
Cleaning Without Optional Cleaning Cap: 1. Remove the cell from the line by undoing the electrical connections from the Cell and the barrel unions from the cell ends. 2. Remove the black o-rings on the ends of the Cell. 3. Soak entire cell either in undiluted white distilled vinegar or in a solution of diluted muriatic acid (10 parts water to 1 part muriatic acid). 4. Wait for foaming to stop (5-10 minutes when using muriatic acid; vinegar takes longer) 5.
UNDERSTANDING THE CHEMISTRY Below is a table showing the recommended balance levels followed by a more detailed explanation of the factors affecting water chemistry. Maintaining these levels will prevent corrosion and scaling and will ensure maximum enjoyment of the pool. You should test your water periodically. If the water chemistry needs adjustment, your authorized dealer or most pool stores can supply you with the appropriate chemicals and procedures.
lower total alkalinity and add baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) to raise total alkalinity. Be sure to read and follow the respective manufacturer’s instructions. Stabilizer (cyanuric acid) is necessary in most outdoor pools to maintain appropriate levels of chlorine. Chlorine stabilizer helps give an appropriate residual chlorine reading of the pool water.
SATURATION INDEX Test the water for pH, Alkalinity, Calcium Hardness, and Temperature, then follow the simple steps below: 1. Write your pool’s pH level here: pH: ________ 2. Find your Alkalinity level in the chart below, and write the corresponding Alkalinity Factor here: Pool Alkalinity Factor 5 0.7 25 1.4 50 1.7 75 1.9 100 2.0 Alkalinity Factor: ________ 150 2.2 200 2.3 300 2.5 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING Note: evaluating the possible causes for each problem from top to bottom (first to last) will avoid extra labor. PROBLEM WHAT TO DO POSSIBLE CAUSES System is turned off. Control Knob is set too low in relation to chlorination demand (e.g. higher number of bathers, warmer weather, increased debris in pool). 1. Chlorine Level Low Turn Control Knob to the desired setting. Turn Control Knob higher (clockwise) and/or increase pump operation time.
TROUBLESHOOTING Note: evaluating the possible causes for each problem from top to bottom (first to last) will avoid extra labor. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Check the Cell to ensure the blades are in good condition and not coated with calcium buildup. Cleaning the Cell is recommended if it is calcified or if the readout seems questionable. (See “Cell Cleaning” under the “Maintenance” section). Ensure the connectors are pushed completely over the pegs and tighten connections with a screwdriver.
13. Power Meter not responding, but On/Off light is on 14. Scale build-up inside Cell 15. White flakes in the water Control Knob set too low Improper salt level. The system automatically shuts down the Power Meter when the salt level is extremely low or extremely high. Standard occurrence that needs to be cleaned approximately twice/year. Normal occurrence when Cell cleans itself. May be due to chemical imbalance or low water flow 17. Colored Water Metals in the fill water may have been oxidized.
Ten (10) Year Limited Warranty Models: CC-350 and CC-550 WARRANTY This warranty applies to all CC-350 and CC-550 chlorine generators and their factory-supplied components (the “System”) when purchased from an authorized dealer and used for residential swimming pools or spas.
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