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- Page 1 POOL SUPPLIES AT BEST PRICES INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODEL: RETROCHLOR SERIES CELL RANGE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Warnings and Safety Instruc ons....................3 1.1 Important Warnings........................3 1.2 Important Safety Instruc ons.....................3 2. General Overview............................4 2.1 Recommenda ons and Helpful Hints..................4 2.2 Contents and Tools Needed......................4 Pool Prepara on............................5 Power Pack & Cell Electrode Installa on.......................5 4.1 Power Pack Installa on.......................5 4.2 Cell Electrode Installa on......................5 4.3 Installa on Diagram........................6... -
Page 3: Important Warnings And Safety Instruc Ons
1. IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 Important Warnings This manual contains important informa on about the installa on, opera on and safe use of this product. This informa on should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment. When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precau ons should always be followed. -
Page 4: General Overview
While every effort has been made to ensure that the informa on contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. BEST POOL SUPPLIES reserves the right to change the specifica ons of the hardware and so ware described herein at any me without prior no ce. -
Page 5: Pool Prepara On
3. POOL PREPARATION Before opera ng your RetroChlor™ unit please read the following: • Check your salt levels with your local pool professional before installing your unit. • Salt levels should ideally be 2500–3500ppm (0.25–0.35%) Suited for high salt pools (CAN BE USED WITH SEA WATER) •... -
Page 6: Installa On Diagram
4. POWER PACK & CELL ELECTRODE INSTALLATION 4.3 Installa on Diagram WARNING: DO NOT plug in if carton has been wet. POWER OUTLET POWER PACK CELL PUMP FILTER FROM SKIMMER BOX RETURN TO POOL 4.3.1 Cell with Valves and a Flow Switch INCORRECT: Never use valves in-line with the cell WITHOUT a flow switch. - Page 7 4. POWER PACK & CELL ELECTRODE INSTALLATION 4.3.2 Cartridge Filter and Cell Installa on CORRECT: Always a good S-trap like this INCORRECT: Never straight like this - No S-trap 4.3.3 Sand Filter and Cell Installa on BEST WAY: Always NOTE: If you have a side-mount 90deg S-trap above the filter tank filter or have to install the Cell below...
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Page 8: Power Pack Opera On
5. POWER PACK OPERATION 5.1 Output LEDs There are ten chlorine produc on indica ng LEDs. Each indicator corresponds to 10% of chlorine produc on. 5.2 Decrease Bu on A single press of this bu on decreases chlorine produc on by approx. 5%. In order to turn OFF chlorine produc on it is necessary to press the bu on several mes to make sure all chlorine produc on indicators are off. -
Page 9: Start Up Procedure
5. POWER PACK OPERATION 5.9 Start Up Procedure • Plug the Power Pack 3 pin plug into a suitable weatherproof RCD protected 10 amp outlet and then plug the pump into the 3 pin AC Socket located at the bo om of the Power Pack. •... -
Page 10: Timer Se Ng
6. TIMER SETTING Your RetroChlor™ unit comes with a simple to operate quartz mechanical Timer which has a built in ba ery back up func on. This area of set up is cri cal and we recommend you take me to read it and understand why we recommend certain se ngs. - Page 11 6. TIMER SETTING To adjust the me of the clock, simply hold the outside of the white segments and turn the dial un l the clock reads the right me and the number near the mer on/off arrow is close to the same number. This me is set at 8:00am and the dial pointer shows the 8:00 posi on as does the clock face hands The Timer comes on where the pins that are pressed...
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Page 12: Water Chemistry
7. WATER CHEMISTRY The RetroChlor™ unit is designed for use with swimming pool water balanced in accordance with the Langelier Satura on Index with a pH range of 6.8 – 7.8. As previously advised, for best performance and opera on of your RetroChlor™ unit, certain water balances must be maintained within your swimming pool. - Page 13 7. WATER CHEMISTRY 7.3 pH Measurement Interval: Once a week Ideal pH Levels: • Concrete Pools: 7.4 – 7.6 • Fibreglass/Vinyl Pools: 7.0 – 7.2 A pH of 8.0 makes your chlorine only about 26% efficient so that is why it is cri cal to keep your pH in range.
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Page 14: Chlorinator Maintenance
8. CHLORINATOR MAINTENANCE Maintenance of your RetroChlor™ Salt Water Chlorinator is simple and a saltwater chlorinator has to be one of the most produc ve pieces of equipment on your swimming pool so it requires some basic maintenance. While water chemistry will always be the most important form of maintenance there are also other hints and pointers to take note of. -
Page 15: Inspec Ng And Cleaning The Cell Electrode
8. CHLORINATOR MAINTENANCE 8.2 Inspec ng and Cleaning the Cell Electrode Reverse Polarity cells should not normally require cleaning, however, in areas with very hard water all calcium may not be removed. A calcium deposit might form on the lower areas of the cell, the sensor or the sides of the cell plates. -
Page 16: Chlorinator Troubleshoo Ng
9. CHLORINATOR TROUBLESHOOTING If you suspect for any reason your RetroC hlor™ Chlorinator is not performing or running as it should be, here are some handy troubleshoo ng ps that may assist you. 9.1 Not opera ng at all – no lights Remedy Poten al Cause Not plugged into power point or power point... - Page 17 9. CHLORINATOR TROUBLESHOOTING 9.5 Power light is constantly flashing Remedy Poten al Cause Check connec ons to Cell and ghten if needed Cell is not connected Adjust output with the Output (+) bu on and output Output set too low lights should increase and Power light will stay ON Cell may need cleaning (sec.
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Page 18: Warranty
10. WARRANTY THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN MANUFACTURED AND TESTED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARD AND ACCORDINGLY CARRIES THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY. 10.1 The RetroChlor Power Pack and Cell Electrode will be repaired at no charge for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase should it be found, a er examina on, that the failure has been caused by faulty workmanship or materials. -
Page 19: Technical Support
Repairs should only be carried out by qualified persons or RetroChlor appointed agents. ™ BEST POOL SUPPLIES reserves the right to refuse warranty if any damage caused to the chlorinator or auxiliary pool equipment that is not a result of a manufacturer’s defect.
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