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SmarterSpa
Saltwater Chlorine Generator
Saltwater Chlorine Generator
Installation & Operation
Installation & Operation
12659 Arbor Lane, Grass Valley, CA 95949
12659 Arbor Lane, Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 205-4520 • https://www.controlomatic.com
(530) 205-4520 •
Support and Service: support@controlomatic.com
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Manual
Manual
ControlOMatic, Inc.
ControlOMatic, Inc.
https://www.controlomatic.com
support@controlomatic.com
Manual Updated: 01/2022
Manual Updated: 01/2022

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  • Page 1 Manual ControlOMatic, Inc. ControlOMatic, Inc. 12659 Arbor Lane, Grass Valley, CA 95949 12659 Arbor Lane, Grass Valley, CA 95949 (530) 205-4520 • (530) 205-4520 • https://www.controlomatic.com https://www.controlomatic.com Support and Service: Support and Service: support@controlomatic.com support@controlomatic.com Manual Updated: 01/2022 Manual Updated: 01/2022...
  • Page 2: Important Warning And Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING —To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to —To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION CAUTION —Measure water quality parameters and adjust if —Measure water quality parameters and adjust if necessary prior to each spa use. necessary prior to each spa use. CAUTION CAUTION —Although SmarterSpa does assist in monitoring —Although SmarterSpa does assist in monitoring chlorine levels, manual water sampling and testing periodically by...
  • Page 4 SmarterSpa Overview SmarterSpa Overview SmarterSpa is a semi-automated saltwater chlorine generation system, specifically designed for SmarterSpa is a semi-automated saltwater chlorine generation system, specifically designed for portable spas up to 1000 gallons (3800 liters). SmarterSpa generates chlorine from a small amount of portable spas up to 1000 gallons (3800 liters).
  • Page 5: Salt Requirements

    Water Preparation & Maintenance (cont.) Water Preparation & Maintenance (cont.) Recommended Levels Recommended Levels Parameter Recommended Level Free Chlorine Free Chlorine 2.0-3.0 PPM 2.0-3.0 PPM 7.2-7.6 7.2-7.6 Total Alkalinity Total Alkalinity 80-120 PPM 80-120 PPM Calcium Hardness Calcium Hardness 250-400 PPM 250-400 PPM Warning: Warning: Consistent chlorine levels above 5.0 PPM (parts per million) and/or consistent salt...
  • Page 6 Salt Requirements (cont.) Salt Requirements (cont.) Estimated Salt per 100 Gallons (380 Liters) of Spa Water Estimated Salt per 100 Gallons (380 Liters) of Spa Water Salt Type Pounds Kilograms Cups Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride 1500-2000 1500-2000 (NaCl) (NaCl) Sodium Bromide Sodium Bromide 2500-3000 2500-3000...
  • Page 7 SmarterSpa Installation SmarterSpa Installation Prepare the Spa Prepare the Spa Drain and clean the spa, refill, and add salt. Then, allow the water to get to over 95°F (35°C), and Drain and clean the spa, refill, and add salt. Then, allow the water to get to over 95°F (35°C), and balance the water.
  • Page 8 SmarterSpa Installation (cont.) SmarterSpa Installation (cont.) Mount the Control Box Mount the Control Box Find a suitable location to mount the control box, meeting the following requirements: Find a suitable location to mount the control box, meeting the following requirements: 1.
  • Page 9 SmarterSpa-IL Installation SmarterSpa-IL Installation Overview Overview An in-line (IL) version allows for the electrode to be hidden in with the spa equipment. There are some An in-line (IL) version allows for the electrode to be hidden in with the spa equipment. There are some considerations to review beforehand though: considerations to review beforehand though: •...
  • Page 10 SmarterSpa-IL Maintenance SmarterSpa-IL Maintenance At least once every two weeks, inspect the electrode: At least once every two weeks, inspect the electrode: • • Open the spa’s equipment panel, and turn the spa off at the circuit breaker panel. Open the spa’s equipment panel, and turn the spa off at the circuit breaker panel. •...
  • Page 11 SmarterSpa Operation (cont.) SmarterSpa Operation (cont.) Standby Mode (Not Making Chlorine) Standby Mode (Not Making Chlorine) The SmarterSpa does not have a cycle time—instead, it turns on when needed. When the chlorine level The SmarterSpa does not have a cycle time—instead, it turns on when needed. When the chlorine level is low, it will automatically start a chlorine generation cycle based on the selected power level.
  • Page 12 SmarterSpa Operation (cont.) SmarterSpa Operation (cont.) Changing the Power Level Changing the Power Level To adjust the power level, use the arrow buttons on the control box: To adjust the power level, use the arrow buttons on the control box: 1.
  • Page 13 SmarterSpa Operation (cont.) SmarterSpa Operation (cont.) Note: Note: If the chlorine level is 0 PPM (parts per million), even 24 hours after installation, the initial chlorine If the chlorine level is 0 PPM (parts per million), even 24 hours after installation, the initial chlorine demand on the spa may be above what SmarterSpa can produce in order to break away from zero.
  • Page 14 SmarterSpa Operation (cont.) SmarterSpa Operation (cont.) Electrode Lifespan Indicator Electrode Lifespan Indicator This feature tracks the amount of time the SmarterSpa electrode has been actively producing chlorine. This feature tracks the amount of time the SmarterSpa electrode has been actively producing chlorine. The typical lifespan of the electrode is 7000 hours of chlorine generation.
  • Page 15 SmarterSpa Advanced Operation (cont.) SmarterSpa Advanced Operation (cont.) Zero Point Zero Point As previously mentioned in the Chlorine Voltage section, SmarterSpa uses a built-in sensor to measure As previously mentioned in the Chlorine Voltage section, SmarterSpa uses a built-in sensor to measure for the absence of chlorine.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Before using this troubleshooting guide, please review the installation and operation instructions in this Before using this troubleshooting guide, please review the installation and operation instructions in this manual, in case there were any steps missed along the way. manual, in case there were any steps missed along the way.
  • Page 17 Troubleshooting Guide (cont.) Troubleshooting Guide (cont.) Light on While Generating Chlorine Light on While Generating Chlorine This light indicates that the salt level is Low Low, so simply add salt. We recommend also measuring the salt level with a test strip before adding though, especially if you are still adjusting to your new SmarterSpa. After a while, you may have white calcium buildup on or between the titanium plates in the electrode, interfering with chlorine generation.
  • Page 18: Replacement Parts And Accessories

    Replacement Parts & Accessories Replacement Parts & Accessories Item Part Number Type Description Replacement power supply for Replacement power supply for TCPSa TCPSa Power Supply Power Supply ChlorMaker & SmarterSpa ChlorMaker & SmarterSpa SmarterSpa replacement electrode SmarterSpa replacement electrode SS-Electrode SS-Electrode Electrode Electrode...
  • Page 19: Limited Warranty

    Models: This warranty applies to SmarterSpa models referenced as “System”. ControlOMatic, Inc. Warrants the system to be free of all defects in material and workmanship for one ControlOMatic, Inc. Warrants the system to be free of all defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the owners original purchase date.

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