Maintenance - Pool Controls Ozone XLM Series User Manual

Maintenance

Like all equipment the Ozone XLM Series will look better and last longer if it is maintained
and operated in accordance with these instructions.
The Ozone XLM Series Power Supply
The Power Supply has been designed for operation in full sun and weather. However, it will
benefit from being under cover. There is little maintenance required however – some Do's
and Don'ts –
Don't:
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Install it in a small sealed enclosure (so it does not overheat)
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Install it in a very hot unventilated shed (so it does not overheat)
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Allow insects to nest in the unit (because they will prevent it from functioning)
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Install chemical drums under or close to the unit (to prevent corrosion)
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Forget about the unit once installed – it should be checked regularly to ensure
that it is working for you
Do:
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Install it as per the instructions
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Check it regularly
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Make sure the pool balance is checked regularly
The Ozone XLM Series Cell
The Cell does not have an unlimited life because its anodes (active electrodes) will wear
away slowly as it produces chlorine.
Scale forms on the Ozone XLM Series Cell cathodes (negative electrodes). Scale is a
combination of calcium/magnesium and other mineral salts (usually carbonates or
hydroxides). The rate of scale build-up is determined by the amount of use, the pH/total
hardness/TA and the temperature of the pool water. Generally concrete and plaster pools
will scale much faster than fibreglass pools due to higher calcium levels in the water
caused by leaching of minerals from the pool surface.
The Cell is manufactured from extremely expensive materials so if it fails early due to lack
of maintenance, the pool operating cost will not be as economical as it could have been.
Note that bore water
water is used it is likely that faster Cell scaling will be seen.
generally contains far more minerals than scheme water. If bore
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