Chlorinator Troubleshooting - Pool Pro CPP Series Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

9. CHLORINATOR TROUBLESHOOTING

If you suspect for any reason your Pool Pro Chlorinator is not performing
or running as it should be, here are some handy troubleshooting tips that may assist you.
9.1 Green LED near the Soft/Hard switch flashing
This is not a fault but purely an indicator
9.2 Not operating at all - no llghts
Not plugged into power point or power point
not turned on
Plugged into power point and turned on but still
no power
Wall outlet working but still no power
Timer Switch in MANUAL still no lights
9.3 Not operating at all - some lights
When Timer Switch in MANUAL everything
works but nothing works in AUTO
When in MANUAL only the pump works
Circuit Breaker stays out in a tripped state
Circuit Breaker looks OK but Cell Switch light
not coming on
Circuit Breaker resets but trips again
Cell Switch illuminated ON but no output on
Display Meter
Green LED flashing but still no output-faulty parts
Green LED flashing but still no output-low or
no water flow
Green LED is not flashing
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Potential Cause
Potential Cause
Potential Cause
Remedy
This indicates power is supplied to the PCB and is
normal
Remedy
Check that unit power cord goes into wall
outlet and outlet is turned on
Test wall outlet with a working appliance
Press Timer Switch to MANUAL
If you have checked all of the above then there
is an internal fault - call for service
Remedy
1. Incorrect setting of Timer -see Timer Setting (sec. 6)
2. Faultv Timer - call for service
1. Press in Circuit Breaker on Power Pack
2. Make sure Cell Switch is ON
Faulty Circuit Breaker -call for service
Faulty Cell Switch or Circuit Breaker - call for service
1. Excessively high salt -check salt and lower it if needed
2. Short across Cell plates - remove Cell and check the
plates for any metal lying across plates
3. Faulty rectifiers, transf o rmer or Cell cable -call for
service
1. Try adjusting the output Control Knob
2. If green LED is not flashing once every second then
internal fault -call for service
3. Check Cell lead connection at the Junction Box, repair
if damaged or return for service
1. Check Cell lead connection at the Junction Box -
repair if needed
2. Faulty PCB
3. Faulty rectifiers, transf o rmer or internal wiring
All above is return for service
Ensure sufficient water flow through chlorinator Cell.
Check that the pump is on and running. Look for air
pocket -perform backwash if needed. Check skimmer and
pump baskets are clean and securely tightened. Check for
suction leaks. Seek advice from your local Pool Pro
Professional for any of the above.
Make sure Cell Switch is ON, Timer Switch is in
Manual and Circuit Breaker is not tripped
Reason could be:
1. Faulty PCB
2. Faulty rectifiers, transf o rmer or internal wiring
1-2 above is return for service