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Zodiac Pool Systems DuoClear 200 Installation And Operation Manual

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Complete Pool Sanitizing System
Installation and Operation Manual
CHLORINE GENERATING SYSTEM FOR SWIMMING POOLS
DOMESTIC
REGISTRATION NUMBER 28212
PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT
TO THE BUILDER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH POOL OWNER
TO THE POOL OWNER: PLEASE SAVE THIS MANUAL
PLEASE READ THE LABEL, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE USING.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
W176434

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  • Page 1 Complete Pool Sanitizing System Installation and Operation Manual CHLORINE GENERATING SYSTEM FOR SWIMMING POOLS DOMESTIC REGISTRATION NUMBER 28212 PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT TO THE BUILDER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH POOL OWNER TO THE POOL OWNER: PLEASE SAVE THIS MANUAL PLEASE READ THE LABEL, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE USING.
  • Page 2 Maximum output of hypochlorous acid equivalent to 0.816 kg of free available chlorine per day. One DuoClear 200 can treat an outdoor swimming pool to a maximum of 200,000 litres. THE DUOCLEAR CHLORINE GENERATING SYSTEM HAS BEEN TESTED AND APPROVED TO CAN/CSA C22.2 (NO.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Safety Precautions ......................2 DuoClear Product Specifications ..................7 DuoClear Installation Instructions ..................8 How Your DuoClear Works ....................11 Features of the DuoClear System ..................12 DuoClear Start up Process ....................14 Using the Control Panel Operating Functions ..............15 DuoClear Cartridge and Electrode Life ................17 DuoClear Maintenance......................18 Operating Hints ........................21 Salt:When &...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Hazard to humans and domestic animals. In the unlikely event that a cartridge breaks, mineral media should not be ingested by humans or animals as it may cause gastric distress. FIRST AID: If ingested call Poison Control Centre or doctor immediately for treatment advice.
  • Page 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CHEMICAL USE HAZARD • To avoid personal injury when working with pool chemicals, always wear rubber gloves and eye protection and work in a well-ventilated area. Use caution when choosing a location to open and use chemicals as they may damage any surface in which they come in contact. •...
  • Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Power pack must not be installed directly above any other heat source such as filter, pump or heater. It must be at least 30 cm (1 foot) from the ground to allow free circulation of air around it. It must not be installed in a closed box. If the power pack is to be installed on a post, then it must be centrally positioned on a flat panel of suitable waterproof material at least 36 cm wide x 33 cm high (14"...
  • Page 7 Renowned worldwide for the quality and reliability of its products in the aeronautical and marine sectors, Zodiac has now brought its expertise to swimming pools to bring you a full range of pools, automatic pool cleaners and water treatment systems. Backed by Nature 2 ®...
  • Page 8 Dear Pool Owner, Congratulations on purchasing a Zodiac DuoClear™ Complete Pool Sanitizing System. DuoClear will help you and your family to benefit from greater enjoyment of your pool. There are two major advantages in owning a DuoClear system. First you will find that the pool will be easier to maintain, secondly you will notice the clarity and feel the softness of the water.

  • Page 9: Duoclear Product Specifications

    DUOCLEAR™ PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Model: DuoClear 200 Salt level 3200 - 4000 ppm Power requirements 220 V, 60 Hz AC, 2 amp or 110V, 60 Hz AC 4 Amp. Factory set to 220V, can be converted to 110V. Power output 27 V, 4.5 amp DC...

  • Page 10: Duoclear Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. SALT Use refined pure salt (sodium chloride) and avoid additives such as iodine and yellow prussiate of soda (YPS). Add salt at the rate of 4 kg per 1000 litres to raise the salt level from 0 to 4000 ppm.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Do not use E-Z Weld 213 Primer/Cleaner as it will react with the plastic causing premature failure. Use E-Z Weld 214 Clear Cleaner instead. Any standard PVC cement may be used. Allow adequate drying time before pressurizing the system. Do not install an isolation valve on the discharge side of the sanitizing system.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY To reduce the risk of electric shock it is recommended that pools be bonded. Two bonding lugs are provided on the external surface of the power pack on the underside. Connect the local common bonding grid in the area of the swimming pool to these terminals with a bare copper wire not smaller than 6 AWG.

  • Page 13: How Your Duoclear Works

    HOW YOUR DUOCLEAR WORKS Common salt (sodium chloride) is made up of two elements, sodium and chloride. A controlled quantity of salt is dissolved in the pool water to make it slightly salty. As the salty water is passed through the DuoClear system by the filtration system, the process of electrolysis occurs and chlorine is produced, which is dissolved instantly into the water.

  • Page 14: Features Of The Duoclear System

    FEATURES OF THE DUOCLEAR SYSTEM The Chlorine Output (6) controls the amount of chlorine generated by the electrode. Next to it are 6 indicator lights (1), one yellow (minimum output) and five green indicator lights. Maximum chlorine output is achieved when all lights are on. Activating the Super Chlorinate (7) function increases the chlorine output beyond the “six lights on”...
  • Page 15 FEATURES OF THE DUOCLEAR SYSTEM Backup Battery DuoClear is fitted with a long-life rechargeable battery. If the power is removed, it will retain the output power settings, Super Chlorinate settings, and the Nature 2 indicator settings. DuoClear is designed to require minimum operator maintenance once it is set. The polarity of the electrodes periodically reverses in order to minimize scaling on the electrode plates.

  • Page 16: Duoclear Start Up Process

    DUOCLEAR START UP PROCESS Before starting up the DuoClear system you must add the required amount of salt for your size pool. (Refer to Salt Chart on page 25). Do not operate the DuoClear until the salt has dissolved and a 3200-4000 ppm salt level has been attained. Clean any debris and algae out of the pool and pool equipment before start up.

  • Page 17: Using The Control Panel Operating Functions

    USING THE CONTROL PANEL OPERATING FUNCTIONS SETTING THE CHLORINE OUTPUT (SEE #1 ON CONTROL PANEL ILLUSTRATION) Chlorine production is controlled by both the number of hours your pool pump runs and by controlling the Chlorine Output (1). Repeated pushing of the Chlorine Output (6) button increases the chlorine production one step at a time and the number of Chlorine Output indicator lights showing, until maximum is reached (one yellow and five green lights).
  • Page 18 USING THE CONTROL PANEL OPERATING FUNCTIONS ADD SALT (3) The Add Salt light may come on at any salt level between 3000 ppm and 4000 ppm depending on mains voltage and water temperature.This is not a fault but a precaution to ensure the salt level is never too low.

  • Page 19: Duoclear Cartridge And Electrode Life

    DUOCLEAR CARTRIDGE AND ELECTRODE LIFE CARTRIDGE LIFE The system has a set of four lights which indicate the life of the Nature 2 cartridge. The “Start up” lights are 2 green and 1 yellow. Over six months the 2 green lights and yellow light gradually go out, and then a red light begins to flash.

  • Page 20: Duoclear Maintenance

    DUOCLEAR™ MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE NATURE 2 CARTRIDGE A Nature 2 cartridge lasts six months under normal operating conditions and should be replaced as soon as the Nature 2 cartridge life indicator light turns RED and flashes. In cold climates where the pool is closed for the winter, the cartridge must be replaced at the beginning of each spring.
  • Page 21 DUOCLEAR™ MAINTENANCE HOW TO CLEAN THE ELECTRODE Depending upon water chemistry, occasional manual electrode cleaning may be necessary. 1. Switch off the filter pump and chlorinator, close necessary valves. NOTE: Always turn pump off prior to installing or removing any part of the DuoClear system.Your pump/filter system is operated under pressure and pressure must be released before you begin.
  • Page 22 DUOCLEAR™ MAINTENANCE 7. Rinse the electrode in clean water and reinstall the electrode into the vessel. Insure the O-ring is seated properly and coated lightly with silicone lubricant. 8. Replace the electrode plug after drying and smearing lightly with silicone grease. 9.

  • Page 23: Operating Hints

    OPERATING HINTS A. FILTRATION AND CHLORINATION SYSTEM OPERATING PERIODS Run your filtration and chlorination system for at least 6 to 8 hours per day in the swimming season. During very hot weather it might be necessary to run the system for additional hours, but in winter where pools remain open, the filtration system may be run over a shorter period of time.
  • Page 24 OPERATING HINTS F. REGULAR MAINTENANCE CHECKS You should always test the chlorine levels of your pool before each use. Daily: • Test the free chlorine. • Test the total alkalinity. Adjust if necessary. • Test the pH of the water. Adjust if necessary. Weekly: •...
  • Page 25 OPERATING HINTS H: BACKWASHING THE POOL FILTER Before backwashing the pool filter, turn off the chlorinator by pushing the On/Off button. I: DUOCLEAR COMPATIBILITY DuoClear Systems can be used with all types of pool chemical treatments available except bromine and bromide based chemicals, biguanide products and copper based algaecides.

  • Page 26: Salt:when & How To Add

    SALT: WHEN AND HOW TO ADD IT WHEN TO ADD SALT Add salt when indicated on the control panel, except in the case of cold water below 18°C (65°F) or low voltage. See Problem G in the Troubleshooting section. Note that the Add Salt light may switch on at any salt level between 3000 and 4000 ppm, depending upon the water temperature and mains voltage (see note below).

  • Page 27: Salt Chart

    SALT CHART / STABILIZER CHART SALT CHART The following is a chart to determine the amount of salt required to raise a pool to 4000 parts per million. Current Salt Level in Parts Per Million (ppm) 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 10 000...

  • Page 28: Some Tips On Water Chemistry

    SOME TIPS ON WATER CHEMISTRY HOW TO ADJUST pH A pH range of 7.2 – 7.6 is ideal for maximum comfort and chlorine efficacy. Always adjust total alkalinity before adjusting pH. Low pH (acidic water) leads to stinging eyes and corrosion of open metal fittings. Raise the pH by adding sodium bicarbonate or soda ash.
  • Page 29 SOME TIPS ON WATER CHEMISTRY USE OF ALGAECIDES AND PHOSPHATE REMOVERS Algaecides may be used in conjunction with a DuoClear system but are usually not necessary. Only use ammonia based poly-quat algaecides. Do not use copper based algaecides. Phosphate removers may also be used in conjunction with a DuoClear system and may be helpful in high phosphate regions where algae growth can be a problem.

  • Page 30: Winterizing Your Pool

    WINTERIZING YOUR POOL Use these steps as a guide. Consult your dealer for specific information in your area and additional requirements. WARM CLIMATE 1. Reduce the number of hours the pump runs since the cooler weather decreases the spread of algae and other pollutants. 2.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM A – WATER LOOKS CLEAN BUT NO CHLORINE RESIDUAL READING REMEDY: • Adjust total alkalinity to 100 – 120 ppm. • Adjust the pH within the range 7.2 – 7.6. • Make sure your electrode is clean. • Check cyanuric acid (stabilizer) level.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM B – POOL IS GREEN AND THERE IS NO CHLORINE READING Chlorine is still considered the most effective way of destroying algae and bacteria in your pool water. A chlorine residual of 0.6 to 3.0 ppm is appropriate with the DuoClear system. Higher chlorine levels are required to destroy an algae build-up.
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM F – SCALE FORMATION ON POOL EQUIPMENT To clean the deposit (scale) from the electrode plates, see DuoClear Maintenance section. CAUSE 1: Incorrect pH causing metals to come out of solution REMEDY: Adjust total alkalinity to 100 – 120 ppm.Then adjust the pH to within the range 7.2 – 7.6 (See Some Tips on Water Chemistry).
  • Page 34 CAUSE 5: Electrode is nearing the end of its life. REMEDY: Replace electrode. Use only replacement electrodes having a label that clearly states that it is a replacement electrode for the DuoClear 200. CAUSE 6: Electronics malfunctioning REMEDY: Call Zodiac Pool Care Canada Ltd. at 1-888-647-4004 for further instructions.
  • Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM I – CHLORINATOR STOPS WORKING, ALL LIGHTS OFF CAUSE 1: Unit turned off. REMEDY: Push ON/OFF button. A yellow light in the Chlorine Output indicator window is present when the unit is “ON”. CAUSE 2: Mains power removed or blown fuse REMEDY: Your DuoClear system must be connected and properly grounded to the electrical power source.

  • Page 36: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION The limited warranties contained within this document are the only warranties given with your DuoClear system and supersede any prior warranties.All other warranties, expressed or implied, including the implied warranty of merchantability or the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose are hereby disclaimed. Our sole obligation under this warranty, and the purchaser’s sole remedy, is limited to the repair or replacement of the DuoClear, or one of its parts.This DuoClear Warranty applies to the original owner only.

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