These instructions cover the following models: RC 9 pH and ORP (acid and sanitiser sensing and dosing) RP 9 pH only (acid sensing and dosing only) RO 9 ORP (sanitiser sensing and dosing only) Please ignore reference to pH or ORP if it is not fitted to your unit.
RC9 – INTRODUCTION Before starting up your RolaChem controller, pool and spa water must be balanced correctly. The correct levels can be seen below. This appliance is not designed to bring a pool into balance; it is designed to maintain a balanced pool. Allow 24-48 hours after switching on unit for sensing and dosing to be 100% accurate, the inbuilt fuzzy logic controller bases its precision dosing of chemicals by looking at historical dosing rates.
RC9 – PLACEMENT OF CHEMICALS, ROLACHEM AND CONNECTIONS. Placement of Chemicals ***Chemicals MUST be stored apart in accordance with Relevant Standards and Dangerous Goods Codes. Consult your authorized builder or pool shop technician for advice. Chemicals must be at least 1 metre horizontally from control unit in a well ventilated area to avoid corrosive damage.
RC9 – INSTALLATION SET UP Packed inside your controller there will be a combination of the following items depending on the model of controller ordered; a. RC9 Controller b. RC9 mounting plate Intelligent pH probe (if pH model) d. Intelligent ORP probe (if ORP model) e.
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√ 2. Locate position for mounting plate where equipment will receive greatest protection from direct sunlight and rain. Ensuring plate is level, screw into a solid wall or post using 4 holes provided. Mounting points Mounting points Once mounting plate is secure, locate RC9 control box onto the 2 locating tabs at the top. The bottom of the control box should then “snap”...
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10. Fit chemical feed tube(s) to mixing cell though glands provided, feeding approx 50mm of tube down return to pool pipe work. 11. Fit chemical feed tube(s) to supply drums/containers. This should be done by feeding the tube through a tight fitting hole in the lid of the container.
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13. Turn power on to the RC9 controller. The main screen will be shown after a short period. 14. Press button located under the “MAINT” option and the following screen will be displayed; Select the “NEXT” option and the following screen will be shown; Select the “INSTALL”...
18. If Optomizer option is selected and fitted, you can change the Optomizer measure cycle time. This can be set between 6 – 40 minutes. The lower this is set the more often the unit will measure and dose your pool water. 19.
6. Using the up and down arrows in conjunction with the HOUR and MIN buttons, set the amount of time you want the filtration pump to run for. (Note: You are not setting an off time, you are setting a run period). Press NEXT when done.
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Press NEXT button twice so that the middle button displays DOSE. Press DOSE button. 4. Select YES. You will be give the option to dose either Acid or Chlorine, pick the one you are wishing to dose. You will then need to set the dosing time/quantity using the up and down arrows to the right of the screen. You can choose to dose by volume of liquid or time period.
RC9 – ORP AND/OR PH PROBE CALIBRATION Using the POOL MODE button, switch the RC9 to manually off. Before proceeding, clean the probe to be calibrated with an abrasive crème cleanser such as Jiff. DO NOT USE ACID. Once cleaned, flush with water and allow to sit for 4 –...
• Poor water circulation • Injection point at delivery end is blocked • Dosing pump is undersized • Probe malfunction Low pH High pH • • Poor water circulation Acid drum is empty • • Excessive rainfall (neutralising TA) Acid is over-diluted •...
Squeeze tube needs replacement. Water returns to the chemical drum Check last 3 points above. Replace non-return Valve if fitted. If not please fit. Numbers not appearing on display Turn off for 15 minutes, and then restart. If still no panel, no lights or power response, contact AstralPool Service.
WARRANTY AstralPool Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 97 007 284 504) ("AstralPool") provides the following warranty in relation to its RC9 series Dosing Controller ("Product"). The benefits of this warranty are in addition to any rights and remedies imposed by Australian State and Federal legislation that cannot be excluded.
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The Product has not been installed, maintained and/or operated in complete compliance with the installation and operating instructions and any instructions by AstralPool; The Product has been subject to accident, negligence, alteration, abuse or misuse. The warranty does not extend to: Normal wear and tear;...
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