Calimar CMARSSG20-5 Owner's Manual page 16

System Operation
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Basic Operation
Engage Power switch (#6 on Illustration shown above) by pressing to "On" position. As the
system boots up, the lights will ash for about ten seconds. The System Status light (#3) will then
remain solid; the Sanitizer Output lights (# 1) will display the selected chlorine output level. One
of the Polarity lights (# 2) will also illuminate, indicating the direction of current. Every six hours
of system operation the polarity will change automatically, which prolongs the life of the cell and
minimizes build up between the cell blades. If the power is interrupted (either by the pump
turning o or by putting the Power switch into the o position), the system will automatically
reset to the setting when last powered on.
Once the system is in normal operation mode, you can adjust output by pressing button #5 (Up)
to increase or #5 (Down) to decrease output one increment. Each adjustment will be accompa-
nied by illumination of the light above the arrow, which indicates activation of the control
system; you will then see the associated change in the Sanitizer Output level. TIP: Check
chlorine level on a regular basis and adjust output of the Platinum chlorinator accordingly.
Make sure that all pool chemicals are within balance.
Provided the Platinum chlorinator is sized properly, the unit will supply a su cient amount of
chlorine to sanitize pool water on a daily basis. If operated 24 hours a day in BOOST, more
chlorine would be generated than would be needed by most pools (1-3 PPM). The BOOST
MODE (with the red BOOST light illuminated) will automatically operate for 72 hours of run
time, and then reduce to the 100% level. The BOOST MODE should be used to o set "out of the
ordinary" conditions: unusual weather or extremely high bather load. Unlike other chlorinators,
the Platinum is able to produce chlorine at all settings on the Sanitizer Output scale for its entire
run time. Adjusting the Output control from 75% down to 50% means that your unit is produc-
ing 50% of its capacity, for the entire run of the system. This has a ositive impact on cell longevi-
ty, as well as the amount of chlorine being produced by your system.
CAUTION: Before operating the Platinum Chlorinator for the rst time, refer to Safety Instruc-
tions & Precautions (pages 4-6) and Pool Water Preparation (page 8-11). Do not run the system
until it is certain that salt has been dissolved in the pool. Operating without adequate salt will
result in damage to the electrolytic cell and will void your warranty.
The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP) recommends that all water in a residential
pool pass through the ltration system at least once every 12 hours (referred to as pool water
turnover). As discussed in Startup Procedures (page 16), the general rule of thumb for the
Platinum Chlorinator is to operate the system 1 hour for every 10oF ambient air temperature. It
may take a few days to achieve the correct amount of pool pump operating time (run time).
Results depend on many variables and can vary from one pool installation to the next, so
this should be discussed with either the pool builder or your pool professional.
The key points are:
• Operate the pool pump at least 1 hour for every 10 degrees of ambient air temperature.
• Be sure to follow the guide line set forth by the APSP for water chemistry.
• The pool pump timer can reduce energy consumption; make sure to consult your local
electrical company for o peak operating times and program your timer within their guide lines.
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