Operating instructions

Inst305 - Viron Series Chlorinator Instructions V08_12
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4.0
OPERATING FUNCTIONS ACCESSED THROUGH MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Press MAINT
To backwash your filter press BWASH and then the up or down arrows to select the backwash time. You can
press ABORT at any time to finish the back wash. To rinse the filter, you can select BWASH again and then select
the time. Using this feature will ensure your sand filter is backwashed for the correct time. Note: Ensure pump is
off when changing the position of the backwash valve on your filter. As a guide, sand filters should be backwashed
for 2 to 3 minutes, and then rinsed for 1 minute.
INSTALL allows the unit to be set up for your pool or spa. This should only be selected in the initial start up of
your Chlorinator. Select INSTALL and the following will occur:
a. TIMER ENABLED – this function will turn your timer on or off. If the chlorinator is not connected to an
external timer clock or Genus Remote Control system Press ACCEPT. If an external timeclock is used to
operate the chlorinator and filter pump then change to disabled.
b. FAST COMMS – set standard to YES, this option will only need to be changed if using a older version
Hurlcon controller (no touchscreen)
c. VARIABLE SPEED PUMP – select YES if you have an AstralPool 3 speed pump. This will allow you to
program the speed of the pump as part of the timer setting in the chlorinator.
d. PUMP FLOW CHECK – If active this function will monitor the flow sensor inside the chlorinator cell. If the
presence of water flow is not detected for over 5 minutes, power to the pump outlet will be shut down to
prevent your pump running dry.
e. ENABLE LIGHT – Your SM series chlorinator has an output to operate a single AstralPool ARC LED light.
f. CELL REVERSAL PERIOD – Standard setting is 4 hours. This should not be changed without consulting
with your local AstralPool dealer or service department.
g. REVERSE CELL? – This feature can be used to perform a manual reverse of your chlorinator cell –
designed for use by your pool technician only.
h. SET POOL WATER VOLUME, select YES and then use up or down arrows to change the volume of your
pool. Press ACCEPT
i. SET SPA WATER VOLUME, select YES if your have a SPA attached to your pool and then set volume.
Press ACCEPT
j. RESET SYSTEM? – SELECT NO (This option will revert your chlorinator back to factory settings. It
should only be used if your SM series chlorinator enters an error that cannot be cleared)
Cycle through POOL MODE button to select Auto, Manually ON or Manually OFF.
AUTO will allow the unit to operate your filter pump, chlorine production and pH adjustment on the timer
periods you have selected. If you have not changed the timer periods, the default timer turns the filter pump
and unit on at 08:00 hours for a period of 4 hours and then again at 16:00 hours for a further period of 4 hours.
This is the default setting from the factory.
6.0 OPERATION
During operation, adjustments are made by the SET button.
POOL SANITISING ON
UNTIL 20:00
SET MAINT
Clock
Timer