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PREPARING THE POOL WATER
Adding Salt:
Type of Salt to Add...
It is important to use Sodium Chloride (NaCl) salt that is greater than 99% pure. Acceptable types of salt
include granular food grade, water softener pellets, or solar salt flakes; these are usually available in
25-lb to 80-lb bags at local pool or building supply outlets. Water softener and solar salt will have a slower
dissolve rate than food grade salt. Rock salt and Granular Salt with Iodine or Rust Preventatives should
not be used, as these mixtures contain high levels of impurities and may cause staining.
Note:
While not recommended, granular salt containing anti-caking additives such as YPS (Yellow Prussiate
of Soda) or Sodium Ferrocyanide can be used. However, these mixtures—if not mixed and dissolved
immediately— may cause a localized tint to the water or yellow staining of the pool/spa finish.
Determine Amount of Salt Required (and salt level to maintain)...
FIRST... Test the water for current salt content !!!
The ideal salt range is 3000 - 3500 ppm (2500 minimum) (2.5 - 3.5 g/l). However, if so desired, the AG
can operate with salt levels in excess of 35,000 PPM (35.0 g/l). Salt levels above 6000 PPM are not normally
recommended, as corrosion issues may result. Salt levels below 2500 ppm will reduce the efficiency
of the AG, and will result in low chlorine production and shorten the life of SuperCell. Please see the reference
table, on page-17 for information on amount of salt to be added relative to the gallons of water to be treated
vs. existing salt level.
CAUTION !
Do not allow granular salt to pile up in one location, without brushing, as staining may occur.
Add Salt to Pool Water...
How to add the salt (or remove it if too much)...
The object is to have the salt fully dissolve into the water.
Start the water circulation pump and set to operate in continuous mode (24/7). Add salt directly to pool
(or spa, if a spa-only installation), and over the main drain (If main drain is present). If there is no main
drain, a vacuum head may be used to encourage salt circulation. Distributing the salt through brushing
is also helpful; brush the salt toward the main drain (if one is present). Set pump operation to normal
run time after salt has fully dissolved into water.
If the salt level becomes undesirably high, the only way to remove excess salt is to partially drain the
pool/spa and refill with fresh water.
Using Standard Pool Salt
Failure to heed the following may result in equipment
damage.
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