Operating Instructions; Flow Requirements; Water Quality - Elecro Engineering Titan Optima Series Installation & Operating Manual

3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Flow requirements

The heater should be connected to a filtration system with a minimum flow volume of 12,000-litres per
hour (2,640 UK gallons per hour). The maximum flow volume that the heater will operate with is 40,000-
litres per hour (8,800 UK gallons per hour). Recommended flow is 30,000 litres per hour (6,660 UK gallons
per hour).
If the flow volume is greater, a by-pass must be installed to prevent damage to the heating elements.
NOTE: The flow direction is fixed and must not be reversed.

3.2 Water quality

The water quality MUST be within the following limits:
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PH: 6.8 – 8.0
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Total Alkalinity (TA): 80 – 140 ppm (parts per million)
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Chloride Content MAX: 150 mg/litre
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Free Chlorine: 2.0 mg/litre
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Total Bromine: Max 4.5 mg/litre
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Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)/Calcium hardness: 200 – 1,000 ppm
Stainless Steel heaters are NOT suitable for use on saline (salt) water pools. ONLY heaters with titanium
heating elements are suitable for use on saline (salt) water pools.
WARNING: Failure to meet the water quality limits will void the warranty.
Upon completion of the installation, run the water-circulating pump to purge the system and heater of air
(i.e. remove any trapped air in the system and heater).
Useful advice:
To reduce running costs and speed up the heating process, insulate the pool wherever possible. A floating
solar cover is an essential minimum to retain heat.
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