User Guide

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Information Menu
The Information Menu displays valuable system and pool information. The Aqua Rite
Pro will default to displaying a portion of the Information Menu when no buttons have
been pushed for 2 minutes. The unit will automatically scroll through several status
displays. To access all of the Information Menu items, push the INFO button on the
front panel. Advance through the various menu items using the "<" or ">" buttons. A
list of the Information Menu items is shown below.
Chlorinator
50%
No function
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Super Chlorinate
22:15 remaining
No function
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if ORP Auto Sensing is not used
The Aqua Rite Pro desired output % is shown here. If Super Chlorinate
is active, the display will show the time remaining until the Aqua Rite
Pro will return to the desired output %. This menu is disabled if an
AQL-CHEM is used and ORP Auto Sensing is enabled (see AQL-
CHEM manual).
pH 7.5 (On)
ORP 700 mV (On)
No function
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if AQL-CHEM is used
This display will be shown only if chemical sensing is enabled. This
display shows both pH and ORP levels/status when chemistry sensing
is enabled via the Chemistry Configuration Wizard (requires the use
of AQL-CHEM Sensing Kit). The Aqua Rite Pro will refer to these
levels to determine how much chlorine to generate (ORP) and how
much CO
2
or acid to dispense (pH). Refer to the AQL-CHEM manual
for specific information about these levels as well as the recommended
ranges.
Set Day and Time
Wednesday 10:37P
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+23.45 +6.75A
84°F 3200PPM
Press to switch chlorinator operation to opposite polarity (15 second delay)
+/- 23.45V is the voltage applied to the chlorinator cell
+/-6.75A is the current (amps) through the cell
84ºF is the water temperature at the cell
3200PPM is the “instant” salt level at this time
For the chlorinator to be operating, several conditions must exist: the
filter pump must be running, the flow switch must be detecting flow,
the chlorinator setting must be set greater than 0%, the water
temperature at the cell must be between 50ºF and 140ºF, and the salt
level must be within the operating range. If any of these conditions
are not met, the chlorinator diagnostic display will tell you the reason.
It’s possible to have more than one reason, in which case after you
rectify what was displayed the first time, a second display will appear.
If the current (amps) display is 0.00A, then the chlorinator is operating
normally but is in the off part of its normal operating cycle. Simply
press either the “+” or “-“ key to start a new cycle.
The Aqua Rite Pro automatically stops generating when the pool water temperatures
drops below 50ºF. This is usually not a problem because bacteria and algae stop grow-
ing at this temperature. You can override this low temperature cutoff by using the Super
Chlorinate function for a day.
Prevent overchlorination during cold weather: Check chlorine levels periodically. Most
pools require less chlorine during cold weather and the desired output % setting should
be lowered accordingly.
Maintaining the Aqua Rite Pro System
To maintain maximum performance, it is recommended that you open and visually in-
spect the cell every 3 months or after cleaning your filter. The Aqua Rite Pro will remind
you to do this by displaying the message “Inspect/Clean Cell” after approximately 500
hours of operation.
The Aqua Rite Pro electrolytic cell has a self cleaning feature incorporated into the
electronic control’s logic. In most cases this self cleaning action will keep the cell
working at optimum efficiency. In areas where water is hard (high mineral content) and
in pools where the water chemistry has been allowed to get "out of balance", the cell
may require periodic cleaning.
Servicing and Cleaning the Aqua Rite Pro Cell
Turn off power to the Aqua Rite Pro before removing the electrolytic cell. Once re-
moved, look inside the cell and inspect for scale formation (light colored crusty or flaky
deposits) on the plates and for any debris which has passed through the filter and
caught on the plates. If no deposits are visible, reinstall. If deposits are seen, use a high
pressure garden hose and try to flush the scale off. If this is not successful, use a plastic
or wood tool (do not use metal as this will scratch the coating off the plates) and scrape
deposits off of plates. Note that a buildup on the cell indicates that there is an unusually
high calcium level in the pool (old pool water is usually the cause). If this is not
corrected, you may to have to periodically clean the cell. The simplest way to avoid this
is to bring the pool chemistry to the recommended levels as specified.
Mild Acid Washing: Use only in severe cases where flushing and scraping will not
remove the majority of deposits. To acid wash, turn off power to Aqua Rite Pro. Remove
cell from piping. In a clean plastic container, mix a 4:1 solution of water to muriatic acid
(one gallon of water to one quart of muriatic acid). ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER -
NEVER ADD WATER TO ACID. Be sure to wear rubber gloves and appropriate eye
protection. The level of the solution in the container should just reach the top of the cell
so that the wire harness compartment is NOT submerged. It may be helpful to coil the
wiring before immersing the cell. The cell should soak for a few minutes and then rinse
with a high pressure garden hose. If any deposits are still visible, repeat soaking and
rinsing. Replace cell and inspect again periodically.
Winterizing
The Aqua Rite Pro electrolytic cell and flow detection switch will be damaged by freez-
ing water just as your pool plumbing would. In areas of the country which experience
severe or extended periods of freezing temperatures, be sure to drain all water from the
pump, filter, and supply and return lines before any freezing conditions occur. The
electronic control is capable of withstanding any winter weather and should not be
removed.
Spring Start-up
DO NOT turn the Aqua Rite Pro on, until the pool water chemistry has been brought to
the proper levels. This information can be found on page 2.
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