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Polaris Watermatic C-660 User Manual

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I.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
II.
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
III. Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
IV. Pre-installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
A. Dip Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
B. Acid/Base Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
C. Optional Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
V.
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
A. Feeding Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
C. Sensor Bypass Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
D. Sensor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
E. Start-up Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
F. pH Level Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
G. Sanitizer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
VI. Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
VII. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
A. Starting the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
B. Automatic Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
C. Feed Light Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
C. Out-of-range Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
D. Manual Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
E. Winterizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
VIII. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
A. Cleaning the Sensor Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
B. Checking the ORP Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
C. Checking the pH Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
IX. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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XI. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
XII. Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ........2 Specifications ........3 III.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    For your protection, read all instructions carefully before installing or operating this automatic controller. The Polaris Watermatic C-660 ORP/pH Controller is designed to automatically monitor and maintain both the sanitizer level and the pH balance in swimming pools, spas, or any circulating water system that requires management of its water chemistry.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    II. Specifications pH Control Range: 7.0 to 8.2 ORP Range: 100 mV to 900 mV Input Power: 115 VAC 60 Hz, 3-wire grounded power cord. GFCI source required Controller Power: Less than .5 amp internally fused Output Power: 660:115 VAC 60 Hz, 5 amp fused, two 3-wire grounded power receptacles 660W: 115 VAC 60 Hz, ORP: circular connector 1-1/2 Amp Slo-Blo fuse,...

  • Page 4: Components

    III. Components The C-660 ORP/pH controller box contains: • ORP/pH Controller • Sensor Bypass Assembly (part# 9-735) • ORP Sensor (part# 3-250) • pH Sensor (part# 3-260) IV. Pre-installation A. Dip Switch Settings The controller is factory set to provide continuous feed of both ORP and pH.

  • Page 5: Acid/Base Feed

    • Using an erosion feeder with a spa or small body of water and you are experiencing spiking • The ORP sensor is located downstream from the introduc- tion of the sanitizer (the pH sensor should always be located upstream from the introduction of the pH balance) •...
  • Page 6 Please note: If the system happens to run out of acid to feed, the pH feeder will continue to run and the sanitizer feeder will not be activated. 3. Cancel High pH Alert for Acid Mode and Low pH Alert for Base Mode—pH Switch #9 The controller has a pH operating range of 7.0 to 8.2.
  • Page 7 To set a maximum feed time, set the dip switches as shown below to correspond to your desired maximum feed time. Maximum* pH Switches ORP Switches Feed Time 60 Minutes 120 Minutes 240 Minutes NO LIMIT *This maximum feed time option is only available when in the continuous feed mode.

  • Page 8: Installation

    V. Installation Liquid Feeder CONTROLLER FEED PUMP 115 VAC 60 HZ GFCI RECEPTACLE FEED PUMP CHEMICAL TANK CHEMICAL PRESSURE TANK SWITCH (OR FLOW SWITCH) TO POOL FROM POOL HEATER FLOW FILTER pH SENSOR PUMP ORP SENSOR SENSOR BYPASS Erosion Feeder CONTROLLER FEED PUMP 115 VAC 60 HZ...

  • Page 9: Feeding Systems

    A. Feeding Systems Install the chemical pump and erosion feed systems as shown in one of the figures on page 8. If your model differs from the pre- viously mentioned systems, see the installation manual that was provided with it for the appropriate installation methods. Note: The controller may have to be set for the particular feeder system used.

  • Page 10: Sensor Installation

    If this does not provide sufficient and consistent flow through the bypass assembly, other configurations can be used, including: a) from before the filter to after the heater, an inline filter should be used to minimize the debris coming in contact with the sen- sor;...

  • Page 11: Ph Level Settings

    2. Check for leaks and correct as necessary. 3. Set the ORP set knob (#5 on page 14) to minimum (counter- clockwise). 4. Hold in the pH set button (#4 on page 14) and adjust the pH set knob (#15) to maximum (clockwise) if in the base feed mode (see B on page 8) or minimum (counterclockwise) if in the acid feed mode.

  • Page 12: Sanitizer Settings

    the chemical feed cycle and and the sensor detection of the chemical levels after recirculation through the pool or spa, a low feed rate can either cause the feeder to lag or the feed- ing to be extended, and a high feed rate can result in too much pH being added.
  • Page 13 the button. After six seconds, the digital display reverts back to the pool reading. (The World Health Organization sug- gests maintaining an ORP at or above 650mV. This is a good starting point.) 2. Allow the system to operate for 24 hours. With the filtration system running, retest the sanitizer level and adjust the ORP set knob if necessary.

  • Page 14: Panel Features

    VI. Panel Features DESCRIPTION FUNCTION ORP Digital Display Indicates sanitizer level ORP Manual Feed Button Instantly feeds sanitizer (if feed light is off) ORP Feed Light Indicates the ORP sanitizer feeder is activated (or in delay) ORP Alert Light Indicates the ORP level is out of range ORP Set Knob Sets the desired sanitizer level of the water ORP Set Button...

  • Page 15: Operation

    VII.Operation A. Starting the Controller When the controller power switch is turned on, the red flow light and the ORP and pH digital display will come on. Once initiated, the controller has a one minute to avoid unnecessary feeding. If a flow or pressure switch is being used and if the system does not have sufficient flow or pressure, the array lights will be on but the power light will be off.

  • Page 16: Out-Of-Range Alert

    C. Out-of-range Alert 1. Unless the ORP dip switch #9 has been turned off (see #4 on page 6), the ORP alert light will flash when the ORP has been out-of-range (less than 100 mV or more than 900 mV) for ten consecutive minutes.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    VIII. Maintenance A. Cleaning the Sensor Tips 1. It is important to keep the sensor tips clean to assure accu- rate readings. When the sensor tips become dirty, the indi- cator lights will read lower than the actual sanitizer/pH level and can cause too much sanitizer/pH to be dispensed.

  • Page 18: Checking The Ph Sensor

    available and a sanitizer with a high pH such as calcium hypochlorite or liquid chlorine (sodium hypochlorite) is used, the ORP level may only rise to between 650 and 750 mV.) 4. If the sensor does not respond as indicated, the sensor should be replaced.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    IX. Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION SANITIZER LEVEL Set knob set too low Adjust knob clockwise until the TOO LOW proper sanitizer level is reached and stabilized pH level too low (less than 7.2) Check pH level with a test kit and adjust as required Chemical feeder empty Refill chemical feeder...

  • Page 20: Guidelines For Using Orp For Water Maintenance

    X. Guidelines for Using ORP for Water Maintenance Q. Why should I maintain a pH level between 7.2 and 7.8? A. pH levels below 7.0 can cause eye irritation, metal corrosion, etching of plaster, stains, damage to vinyl liners, and loss of sanitizer.
  • Page 21 Q. How should the ORP sensor respond to adding acid? A. Adding acid decreases the pH level thus increasing the ORP. Q. How should the ORP sensor respond to adding base? A. Adding base increases the pH level thus decreasing the ORP. Q.

  • Page 22: Warranty

    Polaris or one of its Authorized Service Centers. Polaris will repair or replace, at its option, a unit or part proved to be defec- tive within the warranty period and under the conditions of the warranty.
  • Page 23 Department at 1-800-VAC-SWEEP or (760)-599-9600. Be sure to insure your shipments against loss or damage in transit. Polaris is not responsible for the cost of removal of the unit or part, damages due to removal, or any other expenses incurred in...

  • Page 24: Appendix

    XII.Appendix For most controller applications, the continuous feed mode is appropriate. However, if you are using the controller in one of the following situations, you may need to change the controller settings to allow for a timed feed cycle followed by a delay cycle: •...
  • Page 25 A. Summary of Dip Switch Settings ORP Switches Description (located behind the ORP display) Always on Always on Feed Cycle Setting Feed Cycle Setting Delay Cycle Setting Delay Cycle Setting OFF = Pool Mode (longer feed and delay cycles for a larger body of water) ON = Spa Mode (shorter feed and delay cycles for a smaller body of water) OFF = Feed Cycle in Seconds...
  • Page 26 B. Peristaltic Pump is Overfeeding Sanitizer or pH If you are using the controller with a peristaltic pump, which feeds slowly, it is better to have a very long feed cycle in order to provide adequate sanitizer or pH control. 1.
  • Page 27 pH SWITCHES Feed Cycle Switch Switch Delay Cycle Switch Switch 4 Minutes 2 Minutes 8 Minutes 5 Minutes 16 Minutes 10 Minutes 32 Minutes 20 Minutes C. Erosion Feeder on a Spa or Small Body of Water is Causing Spiking If you are using the controller with an erosion feeder system, which continues to dissolve sanitizer while in the off mode, it is better to have a very short feed cycle followed by a delay that...
  • Page 28 Delay Cycle Switch Switch Delay Cycle Switch Switch 5 Minutes 2 Minutes 10 Minutes 5 Minutes 20 Minutes 10 Minutes 30 Minutes 15 Minutes D. Sensor Located After Sanitizer Introduction If you are using the controller with an installation where the sen- sor is located downstream of the introduction of the sanitizer, there is a potential for the sensor readings to be inaccurate.
  • Page 29 Delay Cycle Switch Switch Delay Cycle Switch Switch 2 Minutes 1 Minutes 5 Minutes 2 Minutes 10 Minutes 5 Minutes 20 Minutes 10 Minutes E. Watermatic G-1000, G-1000A or G-7500 Feeder These feeders can only operate with a short feed cycle followed by a delay;...
  • Page 30 Delay Cycle Switch Switch Delay Cycle Switch Switch 5 Minutes 2 Minutes 10 Minutes 5 Minutes 20 Minutes 10 Minutes 30 Minutes 15 Minutes pH SWITCHES Feed Cycle Switch Switch .6 Seconds 2.4 Seconds 4.8 Seconds 9.6 Seconds Delay Cycle Switch Switch 2 Minutes 5 Minutes...
  • Page 31 TL-429 1/00...

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