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pH PERFECT
What Does pH Mean?
pH is the measure of how acid/alkaline the swimming pool water is. Its value ranges from
0 to 14: 0 is highly acidic, 7 is neutral and 14 is highly alkaline. The mineralogical quality of the water,
the climate, water intake and the numerous pool users all cause the pH to vary continuously.
For the comfort of the pool users, the pH of the water should be maintained between 7.2 and 7.4.
Below that value, the water is aggressive; and above it, larger doses of disinfectant are required to
keep the water healthy and prevent the formation of algae.
How Does it Work?
pH Perfect monitors the pH with a pH probe located in the filtration system, which constantly
measures the pH of the water in the pool. According to the value measured, pH Perfect adjusts the
pH of the water with its dosing pump by adding acid. This maintains the water balance at the correct
level without any intervention.
To prevent your pool from becoming a constant source of worry, ZODIAC supplies an automatic
water treatment system designed to free you from having to do this work yourself. So enjoy your
pool to the fullest, without the worry.
A Product the User Will Find Simpler and More Reliable:
With pH Perfect and as with all its products, ZODIAC has achieved yet another really simple pool
maintenance breakthrough: with its dual power supply system, ZODIACS' pH Perfect controller keeps
the user constantly informed of the pH of the pool water, whether the pump's on or off.
A simple visual alarm on the control, will indicate when the corrective products runs out and you
can check instantly the probe reliability if you have any doubts about it. Lastly, the intake pipe with
gas emission stopper provides more safety by preventing any contact with the corrective acid.
An Essential System for Water Management
The pH Perfect system combines with other equipment to free the pool owner from the usual water
treatment chores. Unless the pH is properly regulated, manual treatments are both risky and expensive,
and even the automatic process controls are under-used and less effective.
Used in conjunction with a ZODIAC Salt Water Chlorinator, pH Perfect extends the service life of
the Chlorinator and reduces maintenance on the cell, at the same time ensuring water
that is really clear and comfortable while optimising the effectiveness of
the chemicals.
So ZODIAC Pool Care, with its two perfectly compatible systems,
provides fully automated pool treatment.

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  • Page 1 Perfect monitors the pH with a pH probe located in the filtration system, which constantly measures the pH of the water in the pool. According to the value measured, pH Perfect adjusts the pH of the water with its dosing pump by adding acid. This maintains the water balance at the correct level without any intervention.
  • Page 2: Rapid Installation

    • The set value can be adjusted as required. • The pH Perfect works in acid or alkaline dosage mode (i.e. plus or minus pH injection). • The calibration can be locked so as to prevent any accidental loss of settings.
  • Page 3 Easy To Use And Reliable • Maintenance of the water balance is automated. • To inject the corrective product, pH Perfect uses a peristaltic dosing pump. • Calibration is simple and can be done in less than two minutes. • The probe is calibrated by means of a buffer solution in order to make measurement more accurate.
  • Page 4: Identification Of Parts

    Identification of Parts The pack contains the items shown and required to install your pH Perfect Polyethylene inlet tube pH Perfect Electrode (5 metres) controller pH Model SPH - 1 pH electrode with 6 metre cable FPM lipped injection flap valve (3/8”)
  • Page 5: Default Parameters

    Default Parameters The pH setting of the pH Perfect is pre-calibrated in the factory with the following parameters: a. Pump at maximum flow = 1.5l/h b. pH set point = 7.4 c. Dosage = ACID d. Calibration = possible (ENABLE) e.
  • Page 6 Front 90mm pH Perfect 158mm 195mm 215mm 43mm 47mm Side 173mm 80mm 30mm 195mm 215mm 95mm 110mm Dimensions: 215 (L) x 173 (W) x 110mm (H) Maximum back pressure: 1.5 bar Weight: 1.6kg (appliance, sensor, tube and pipes) pH scale: 6.2pH - 8.0pH Power Supply: 50Hz, 230V AC pH check range: 0.0pH - 14.0pH...
  • Page 7: Installation Diagram

    Recommendations • Warning, the pH Perfect must be installed by an experienced pool professional. • Before doing any work inside the housing of the pH Perfect Controller, disconnect the appliance from the power supply. • Before installing the pH Perfect Controller, make sure that all the components requires are present and the instruction manual has been carefully read.
  • Page 8: Installing The Control Unit

    Installing the Control Unit Install the pH Perfect Controller on a rigid support (a vertical wall) in a place easily accessible to the operator. Attach the wall bracket using the screws supplied and attach the pH Perfect.
  • Page 9: Installing The Sensor

    Installing the Sensor Important: the length of pipe between the sensor and the injection point must not be less than 60cm. The sensor must be vertical, or at 45° max and always above the pipe. In no circumstances should it be positioned horizontally or below the pipe. The sensor should be positioned in such a way as to analyze the pool water nearest to it and thus before any treatment.
  • Page 10: Operating Advice

    OPERATING ADVICE Calibration Procedure Before starting the calibration procedure, stop the filtration and close the valves in order to isolate the pH sensor from the water drains. Step 1 Fill flask with clean water. Step 2 Undo the sensor holder and remove the sensor from the pipe.
  • Page 11 Rinse the sensor in flask 2 (water). Then shake gently to remove excess water. • The sensor must be calibrated when your pH Perfect is first installed and each time your pool is restarted at the beginning of the season (with new buffer solutions).
  • Page 12 Step 5 Keep the “CAL”’ key depressed for more than 5 seconds until the “Hold/Pause” diode lights up and the pH 7 diode flashes. Keep the sensor immersed in the buffer solution for 30 seconds. Step 6 After 30 seconds the pH 7 diode will stop flashing indicating that the appliance has recognized the buffer solution.
  • Page 13 Step 7 If “Alarm/Alarme” diode lights up, see section “Indicator light illumination”. Rinse the sensor in flask 2, then shake gently to remove excess water. Step 8 Immerse the sensor in flask 3 (pH 4). Press the “CAL” key. Keep the sensor immersed for 30 seconds.
  • Page 14 Step 9 After 30 seconds the pH 4 diode will stop flashing, indicating that the appliance has recognized the buffer solution. Keep the sensor immersed for a further 30 seconds. The appliance indicates the quality of the test. If the “Alarm/Alarme” diode lights up, see section “Indicator light illumination”. Step 10 Rinse the sensor in clean water then shake gently to remove excess water and replace it in its sensor holder (it should not touch the other side of the pipe).
  • Page 15 Step 11 To end calibration press the “CAL” key. The unit will return to measurement mode. Normal operation will resume the next time pool filtration starts.
  • Page 16: Indicator Light

    INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATION Indicator Light When filtration has stopped the “Hold/Pause” diode is lit and the pH reading is done in the normal way. The “Alarm/Alarme” and “Hold/Pause” Diodes Flash. Calibration error: the solution is not recognized. Press the “CAL” key to exit calibration and replace the solution.
  • Page 17 3 cycles of dosage. Operating Principle (if activated): 1st alarm: the “Alarm/Alarme” diode flashes after 3 cycles of dosage. The pH Perfect is still operating. 2nd alarm: the “Alarm/Alarme” diode flashes and the “Hold/Pause” diode is lit; the pH Perfect stops dosing.
  • Page 18 Changing the Pipe Step 1 Unclip the hood by pulling the two tappets at the bottom of the plate towards you. Step 2 Position the tablet holder at 20 past 10 by turning it clockwise. Step 3 Free the left connector completely by holding it taut towards the outside, then turn the tablet holder clockwise to release the pipe up to the right connector.
  • Page 19 Step 4 Position the tablet holder at 20 past 10 by turning it clockwise. Step 5 Insert the left connector in its housing, then pass the pipe under the tablet holder guide. Turn the tablet holder clockwise at the same time as the pipe in the head of the pump up to the right connector.
  • Page 20 NOTES...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Remedy The pH Perfect Problem on the cable •make sure that the pH Perfect electrode always displays and/or connector connection has not short-circuited (between pH 7.00 the central core of the cable and the exterior sheathing) •make sure there is no moisture and/or...
  • Page 22 Problem Possible Cause Remedy Calibration quality •problem with the sensor’s •make sure that the electrode bulb is in good of sensor pH < porous element, dirt condition, that it has not been allowed to dry deposits out of the water. As a last resort, clean by soaking the electrode in water for a few hours •make sure the sensor’s porous element is in good condition and wash the sensor with a...
  • Page 23: Set Point

    INTERNAL TECHNICAL SETTINGS Set Point Adjust the set point by turning the potentiometer to the desired value using a flat-head screwdriver. Press the “Read Set” key to adjust the setting. Setting is done in steps of 0.2 pH. Choice of Dosing Product The choice of an acid or alkaline dose is made with the JP7 jumper link to permit pH MINUS (acid) dosing.
  • Page 24 Locking the Calibration To lock the calibration of the sensor, position the jumper link JP8 on DISABLE. The jumper link positioned on DISABLE prevents further calibration of the sensor. The “CAL” “key” no longer functions. The default setting is ENABLE which permits calibration of the sensor by pressing the “CAL” key. JP8 Status Calibration Possible (ENABLE)
  • Page 25: Warranty

    If, despite all the care and expertise in the manufacture of our products, you have to call on our warranty, it will apply only to the replacement of defective parts. Guarantee Period pH Perfect is guaranteed for 1 year following the date of purchase, excluding replacement of worn parts. Covered by the Guarantee...
  • Page 26 NOTES...

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