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Hydroxinator® iQ
pH Link / Dual Link
H0642300.B - 2020/02 - ES11--
Instructions for installation and use - English
Magnesium electrolyser, pH/Redox regulation
Translation of the original instructions in french
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  • Page 1 Hydroxinator® iQ Instructions for installation and use - English Magnesium electrolyser, pH/Redox regulation Translation of the original instructions in french pH Link / Dual Link More documents on: www.zodiac.com H0642300.B - 2020/02 - ES11--...
  • Page 2 WARNINGS GENERAL WARNINGS • Failure to respect the warnings may cause serious damage to the pool equipment or cause serious injury, even death. • Only a person qualified in the technical fields concerned (electricity, hydraulics or refrigeration) is authorised to perform this procedure. The qualified technician working on the appliance must use/wear personal protective equipment (such as safety goggles and protective gloves, etc.) in order to reduce the risk of injury occurring when working on the appliance.
  • Page 3 WARNINGS ASSOCIATED WITH ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES • The power supply to the appliance must be protected by a dedicated 30 mA residual current device, complying with the standards and regulations in force in the country in which it is installed. • Do not use any extension lead when connecting the appliance; connect the appliance directly to a suitable power supply.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS ❶ Specifications 1.1 I Package contents 1.2 I Technical specifications ❷ Installing the chlorinator 2.1 I Installing the cell 2.2 I Installing the temperature sensor 2.3 I Installing the flow switch (chlorinator only without pH Link or Dual Link modules) 2.4 I Installing the control box 2.5 I Electrical connections ❸...
  • Page 5 ❽ Troubleshooting 8.1 I Appliance behaviour 8.2 I Wi-Fi LED behaviour 8.3 I Effects of the stabilising agent on chlorine and ORP 8.4 I HELP menu...

  • Page 6: ❶ Specifications

    • The distribution or modification of this document in any way is prohibited, without prior authorisation from Zodiac®. • Zodiac® is constantly developing its products to improve their quality. The information contained herein may therefore be modified without notice. ❶ Specifications 1.1 I Package contents...
  • Page 7 1.1.2 Optional pH Link or Dual Link module pH Link Dual Link pH Link or Dual Link module POD kit Hole saw for installing the POD kit Threaded sensor holder(s) pH sensor + pH7 (x3) and pH 4 (x3) buffer solutions ORP sensor + 470 mV ORP buffer solutions (x3) 5-metre suction and injection hose Bag of mounting fittings...

  • Page 8: I Technical Specifications

    1.2 I Technical specifications 1.2.1 Chlorinator Hydroxinator® Hydroxinator® Hydroxinator® Hydroxinator® iQ 10 iQ 18 iQ 22 iQ 35 Nominal chlorine production 10 g/h 18 g/h 22 g/h 35 g/h Nominal output current 2.8 A 3.6 A 7.2 A Recommended mineral level - 4 g/L - 3.3 g/L min.

  • Page 9: ❷ Installing The Chlorinator

    ❷ Installing the chlorinator 2.1 I Installing the cell • The cell must be installed on the piping after the filtration system, after any measurement sensors, and after any heating system. Installing the chlorinator only Installing the chlorinator + optional module •...

  • Page 10: I Installing The Temperature Sensor 9 En

    2.2 I Installing the temperature sensor • The water temperature sensor displays the water temperature value on the appliance screen and manages chlorination according to the temperature. The sensor must measure the temperature of the water upstream of any possible heating system. •...

  • Page 11: I Installing The Control Box

    2.4 I Installing the control box 31.5 cm 9.6 cm 36.4 cm • The control box must be installed in a dry ventilated technical room protected against frost, with no pool maintenance products or similar products stored nearby. • The control box must be installed at a distance of at least 3.5 m from the outside edge of the pool. Always comply with the installation codes and/or laws applicable at the place of installation.

  • Page 12: I Electrical Connections

    2.5 I Electrical connections Many devices can be connected to the control box in order to control the pool equipment (filter pump, lighting, auxiliary systems, etc.). The appliance must be permanently plugged in to the power supply (power supply protected by a 30 mA residual current circuit breaker).
  • Page 13 Input Function not used – do not wire Connection dedicated to controlling the VSP RS485 Output Zodiac® variable-speed filter pump Function not used – do not wire Connection for the roller shutter/cover for COVER Input automatically managing the LOW function...
  • Page 14 2.5.3 Electrical connection steps • Identify the functions to be connected and locate the position of the cable clamp, see “2.5.2 Identifying the functions to be connected”. • Check that the cables used comply with the intended use and with the regulations in force. •...
  • Page 15 Single-speed pump for maximum 8 A all models or compatible Zodiac® variable-speed pump. maximum 8 A (Terminal block at the level of the FloPro™ VS pump) RED BLACK YELLOW GREEN (see installation manual for the Zodiac™ FloPro® VS filter pump)
  • Page 16 All types of auxiliary : Auxiliary relay for device external controller or 230 V switch Transformer for lighting, booster pump, etc. maximum 8 A With 2 spotlights With 1 spotlight Preferred connection for Zodiac® NL LED spotlights (see installation manual)
  • Page 17 2.5.7 Connecting to a heating system = AUX2 - 12-24V 12 - 24 V contact All types of auxiliary device 12 - 24 V Heating system Heating system with remote on/off control without remote on/off control 1. use an appropriate length of a 2 x 0.75 mm² 1.
  • Page 18 2.5.8 Reassembling the appliance • Position the bottom protective cover (or the pH Link/Dual Link module) on the appliance and screw in the 2 side screws (see figure • Clip the aesthetic housing of the control box in place (see figure •...

  • Page 19: ❸ Installing A Ph Link Or Dual Link Module

    ❸ Installing a pH Link or Dual Link module 3.1 I Installing the module • Turn the appliance off. Before beginning, disconnect all potential power supplies to the appliance. • Close the isolating valves in the pipework. (x2) the bottom module, see figure •...

  • Page 20: I Installing The Pod Kit

    3.2 I Installing the POD kit The POD Kit is a measuring chamber using patented Quick Fix® technology for installation on a rigid 50 mm PVC pipe (with supplied adapter) or 63 mm PVC pipe (without adapter). It contains the following components: : Flow switch pH sensor ORP sensor...
  • Page 21 3.2.2 Preparing the pipe • Identify a suitable length (minimum 30 cm, without elbow) of straight pipe. • Dismantle the POD kit to retrieve the EU pipe adapter (DN50 mm) provided with 2 perforations, see figure • For a DN50 mm pipe, use the EU DN50 mm pipe adapter (or use the DN63 mm bottom collar). Position it on the pipe in a recommended position, see “3.2.1 Recommended positioning”.
  • Page 22 3.2.3 Installing the POD kit on the pipe • For a Ø50 mm pipe, use the adapter labelled "EU". Clip the 2 parts of the POD kit collar together around the pipe. Make sure that the adapter is properly centred according to the guides; the adapter must stay in this position once all parts have been assembled.

  • Page 23: I Installing The Flow Switch On The Pod Kit

    3.3 I Installing the flow switch on the POD kit • Take the flow switch provided with the appliance control box. • Place it inside the housing provided for this purpose on the POD Kit and screw in place. • Screw using the clamping nut only (screw by hand only!). •...

  • Page 24: I Installing The Sensors On The Pod Kit

    3.4 I Installing the sensors on the POD kit • Screw the one or more threaded sensor holders onto the POD kit, see figure • Carefully unscrew the protection tube from the sensor, see figure . Keep the protection tube for storing the sensor over winter.

  • Page 25: I Installing The Ph Minus Injection And Suction Hoses

    3.5 I Installing the pH minus injection and suction hoses • When handling chemical products, always use appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves and jacket). The peristaltic pump rotates in the clockwise direction. The acid (pH minus) is therefore fed into the left side of the pump and injected into the tank from the right.
  • Page 26 3.5.2 Installing the pH minus suction line • Cut a suitable length of hose from the coil supplied to connect the container of pH minus to the peristaltic pump. • Unscrew the connector cap and attach the hose to the connector at the outlet of the peristaltic pump, see figure .

  • Page 27: ❹ Preparing The Pool

    • Then pour the filter medium in the following proportions: - Approximately 1/4 to 1/3 of the total required weight with Zodiac® Crystal Clear "coarse" glass medium to cover the side nozzles - Approximately 2/3 to 3/4 of the total required weight with Zodiac® Crystal Clear "fine" glass medium : Zodiac®...

  • Page 28: I Balancing The Water

    4.2 I Balancing the water The water used must originate from a supply network compliant with Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption. In order for the water to be treated optimally, carry out measurements and adjust the values in accordance with the following recommendations: 4.2.1 Seasonal analyses in "preparation for re-use"...

  • Page 29: I Adding Minerals

    4.3 I Adding minerals • It is important that the minerals are added according to the procedure below before switching on the appliance. • Minerals must be added to a pool newly filled with water (tap water only, well water is prohibited).

  • Page 30: ❺ Use

    ❺ Use 5.1 I User interface • Before activating the chlorination function on the appliance, check that the minerals added to the pool have completely dissolved. Blue indicator on steady or flashing: Blue indicator on steady: View information or action to be performed Too low water conductivity (low minerals, on the screen.
  • Page 31 5.2.3 Setting the time The time must be set for the "TIMERS" filtering programmes and for the "HYDROX" chlorination programmes to work. The time is set when first using the appliance. If the time must be changed at a later moment, follow the instructions below: •...
  • Page 32 5.2.5 Programming the "TIMERS" filtration times The timers are used to define the operating duration of the filter pump and the duration of chlorine production by the appliance. They allow the user to operate the variable-speed pump for longer and at lower speeds, without the appliance being in constant operation during this time.
  • Page 33 ==> Zodiac® Variable-speed filter pump • The filtration "TIMERS" can be programmed for each available speed. • Select a speed using the buttons. Press to confirm. • Set the filter pump start time "ON" and the pump stop time "OFF" using the buttons.
  • Page 34 5.2.6 Programming the "HYDROX" chlorination times If a filtration programme has been defined, the chlorination programme will be identical to the filtration programme(s) by default. They can be changed, however the chlorination programmes cannot be activated outside of the filtration programmes for safety reasons.
  • Page 35 5.2.7 Available auxiliary devices The appliance is capable of controlling 2 devices in addition to the filter pump. For example, it can control Zodiac® monochrome or polychrome lighting systems. In any case, the equipment must be connected to the appliance using the appropriate auxiliary line: •...
  • Page 36 • Select a function and press to confirm. • • • • • Press to exit. ==> Zodiac® polychrome lighting • Press and browse the menu using the buttons. • Select a function or a colour and press to confirm. • Press to exit.
  • Page 37 5.2.9 Declaring a heating system (AUX 2) • To achieve this, the heating system must have already been connected to the power supply, see “2.5.7 Connecting to a heating system = AUX2 - 12-24V”. • To declare the presence of a heating system, press .
  • Page 38 Configuring the setpoint: Check that the setpoint has been set to its maximum on the heating system. Configure the desired water temperature setpoint. The default value is 28°C.This value can be set between 15 and 32 °C. In this case, the temperature sensor of the chlorinator measures the water temperature. •...
  • Page 39 Press to confirm. • Select the speed of the pump in "heating priority" mode (if a compatible Zodiac® variable-speed pump has been declared). Use a speed that is less than or equal to the speed normally used for filtration timers: - If a filter pump has been declared and the heating priority is activated outside of the filtration timers: filtration will occur for 5 minutes every 120 minutes in order to measure the water temperature.
  • Page 40 5.2.10 Deleting the programmes • Press and browse the menu using the buttons. • Press to confirm. • The programmes will be reset to 00:00. 5.2.11 Use with a filtration control panel In this configuration, the filtration control panel powers the appliance on and off. •...
  • Page 41 "Slave" mode only controls chlorination. The filter pump, accessories, lighting and other functions remain valid. A press of the key has priority over "Slave" mode. If a Dual Link module is installed, the ORP function is ignored by the "Slave" mode. pH regulation remains valid. "LOW"/"COVER"/"BOOST"...

  • Page 42: I Calibrating The Sensors (If An Optional "Ph Link" Or "Dual Link" Module Has Been Installed)

    5.3 I Calibrating the sensors (if an optional "pH Link" or "Dual Link" module has been installed) 5.3.1 Calibrating the pH sensor (blue) The pH sensor can be calibrated to 1 point or 2 points (pH 4 and pH 7). 2-point calibration is recommended to improve measurement accuracy.
  • Page 43 5.3.2 Configuring the pH setpoint Setpoints Current sensor measurements The pH setpoint configuration determines the time when acid is added to the system to reduce the water's pH. The default value of the pH setpoint is 7.2. To determine the value of the setpoint to be configured, refer to Taylor's balance, see “4.2.3 Weekly analyses”. •...
  • Page 44 5.3.3 Calibrating the ORP sensor Current sensor measurements Setpoints The ORP sensor can be calibrated to 1-point (ORP 470 mV); The current setpoint is displayed on the home screen when the appliance is switched on. • Turn on the power supply to the appliance. •...
  • Page 45 5.3.4 Configuring the ORP setpoint The ORP setpoint configuration determines the time at which chlorine is produced by the appliance. The level of free chlorine must be controlled at regular intervals after initial installation. The default value of the ORP setpoint is 700 mV. The value of the setpoint depends on the pool's environment, its affluence, and the amount of stabiliser present in the pool water, etc.
  • Page 46 5.3.6 Pausing the pH pump To prevent acid from being injected when not needed: The pH dispenser pump can also be stopped for 8 hours. • Press and browse the menu using the buttons. Press to confirm. • Press to exit. 5.3.7 Testing the pH pump The pH dispenser pump can be directly activated to perform a 5-minute operating test.

  • Page 47: I Routine Use

    5.4 I Routine use 5.4.1 Adjusting chlorine production The factory setting for "conventional" chlorination is 50%. It can be manually set to between 0 and 100% in intervals of 10% from the "main screen" by pressing . The setpoint value remains valid until next modified. "Conventional"...
  • Page 48 5.4.4 "Cover" mode If the pool is equipped with a compatible electric shutter (contact closed = shutter closed), it can be connected to the appliance in order to automatically reduce chlorination when closed. This is known as "Cover" mode. Chlorination will resume at the level determined by the programmes on opening the compatible electric shutter.

  • Page 49: Control Using The Iaqualink™ App

    ❻ ❻ Control using the iAquaLink™ app Mobile device Home Wi-Fi (smartphone or tablet) network Chlorinator The iAquaLink™ app is available for iOS and Android systems. With the iAquaLink™ app you can control the chlorinator from any location at any time and have the benefit of advanced functions such as additional programming options and troubleshooting assistance.
  • Page 50 Once the connection with your home network is established, the appliance is connected to the Internet (WEB): the Wi-Fi LED is then lit steady. • It can take several minutes to connect. • If an error message appears or if the connection still isn't made, refer to the table “8.2 I Wi-Fi LED behaviour”.

  • Page 51: ❼ Care

    ❼ Care 7.1 I Cleaning the sensors The sensors must be cleaned every 2 months. • Stop the filter pump. • Close all valves. • Remove the sensor and the sensor holder from the POD. • Rinse the sensor in tap water for 1 minute. •...

  • Page 52: I Inspecting And Cleaning The Electrodes

    7.2 I Inspecting and cleaning the electrodes The appliance is equipped with a smart polarity reversal system designed to prevent the electrode plates from scaling. The polarity reversal duration can be modified, see “5.2.13 Configuring the duration of polarity reversal”. However cleaning may be required in regions where the water is very hard. •...

  • Page 53: I Washing The Pool Filter (Backwashing)

    7.3 I Washing the pool filter (backwashing) Backwash mode is used to quickly start/stop the filter pump (single-speed pump or variable-speed pump) in order to backwash the filter. • Press and browse the menu using the buttons. Press to confirm. •...

  • Page 54: ❽ Troubleshooting

    ❽ Troubleshooting • Before you contact your retailer, please carry out these few simple checks using the following tables if a problem occurs. • If the problem persists, contact your retailer. • : Actions to be performed by a qualified technician only 8.1 I Appliance behaviour Information messages can be deleted by pressing for 4 seconds.
  • Page 55 Message Possible cause Solution (NO MESSAGE) • Chlorination is in the reversal period. No visible chlorine • Wait and see. Chlorination should resume • Chlorination is set to less than 100% and production on the within the next 10 minutes. is stopped.

  • Page 56: I Wi-Fi Led Behaviour

    Message Possible cause Solution Example display: • Check the connection between the sensor and the control box, re-connect if necessary "---" (contact your retailer) displayed where • While waiting for a replacement sensor, the ORP value - - - deactivate the ORP function in the service should be menu in order to switch to manual operating •...

  • Page 57: I Effects Of The Stabilising Agent On Chlorine And Orp

    8.3 I Effects of the stabilising agent on chlorine and ORP A pool ideally has a stabiliser level of 30 ppm and a pH of 7.4. 1 ppm of free chlorine = 700 mV The user can therefore adjust the chlorination requirements to 700 mV to maintain a level of 1 ppm in the pool. If the level of stabiliser rises to 90 ppm, the ORP value will be incorrect.
  • Page 58 Your retailer Modèle appareil Appliance model Numéro de série Serial number Pour plus d’informations, enregistrement produit et support client : For more information, product registration and customer support: www.zodiac.com ZODIAC® is a registered trademark of Zodiac International, S.A.S.U., used under license.

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