Zodiac Pool Systems Aquapure Ei APURE35PLGC Installation And Operation Manual

Zodiac Pool Systems Aquapure Ei APURE35PLGC Installation And Operation Manual

Swimming pool algicide/bactericide chlorine generating device for residential pools

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2012-2869
2012-09-05
Installation and Operation Manual
Zodiac Aquapure Ei Series APURE35PLGC
Use Copper Conductors Only
Disconnect Power before Opening Service Cover
For Outdoor or Indoor Use
Electrical Requirements: 120 VAC 50/60 Hz 3 WIRE, 1.3 AMP
Maximum Output of Hypochlorous Acid is Equivalent to 420 g
of Free Available Chlorine Per Day
4,000 parts per million of salt
The maximum volume of water that can be treated with
one unit of APURE35PLGC is 132,000 litres
(35,000 gallons) (132.0 m
For swimming pools, a range of 1-3 ppm of free available
chlorine must be maintained.
Controls bacteria and algae in swimming pool water.
BUILDER/INSTALLER: Please leave this manual with the pool owner.
POOL OWNER: Please save this manual.
FOR YOUR SAFETY - For anything other than the routine cleaning and maintenance described in this manual, this product
must be serviced by a contractor who is licensed and qualified in pool equipment by the jurisdiction in which the product will
be installed where such local requirements exists. In the event no such local requirement exists, the installer or maintainer
must be a professional with sufficient experience in pool equipment installation and maintenance so that all of the instructions
in this manual can be followed exactly. Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions that
accompany this product. Failure to follow warning notices and instructions may result in property damage, personal injury, or
death. Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty.
Improper installation and/or operation can create unwanted electrical hazard which can cause serious injury, property
damage, or death.
Operating AquaPure model APURE35PLGC without water flow through the cell can cause a buildup of flammable gases
which can result in FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
by Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc
2620 Commerce Way
Vista, California, 92081 USA
In US: (800) 822-7933 • In Canada (888) 647-4004
www.ZodiacPoolSystems.com
Swimming pool algicide/bactericide
Chlorine Generating Device
For Residential Pools
REGISTRATION NO. 30233 PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT
Installation and Operation Manual
READ THE LABEL AND OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE USING
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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  • Page 1 2012-2869 2012-09-05 P a g e Installation and Operation Manual Zodiac Aquapure Ei Series APURE35PLGC by Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc 2620 Commerce Way Vista, California, 92081 USA In US: (800) 822-7933 • In Canada (888) 647-4004 www.ZodiacPoolSystems.com Swimming pool algicide/bactericide...
  • Page 2 P a g e Notice to User This pest control product is to be used only in accordance with the directions on the label. It is an offence under the Pest Control Products Act to use this product in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label. The user assumes the risk to persons or property that arises from any such use of this product.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    P a g e Table of Contents Section 1. Important Safety Instructions ...5 Section 2. System Description ......8 Product Specifications........8 Product Contents ..........9 Section 3. Installation Instructions .....10 Materials and Tools...........10 Installation Requirements........10 Install the Power Pack, Cell, and Pod ....11 Bypass Plumbing Instructions: If Flow Rate Exceeds 348 LPM (92 GPM)..14 Split Return Plumbing Instructions:...
  • Page 4 P a g e Setting the Chlorine Output Level ....23 Connection to an AquaLink RS / PDA Control System..........24 Polarity Reversal ..........24 Backup Battery..........24 Section 6. Maintenance Instructions....25 Daily..............25 Monthly .............25 Cleaning the Cell..........26 Winterizing............27 6.4.1 Winterizing Procedure....... 27 Section 7. Troubleshooting .28 Problems and Corrective Action .......28 Section 8.
  • Page 5 P a g e Figure 16. Locking Ring Level .......13 Figure 17. Connecting Cell Leads......13 Figure 18. Pod Connector ........13 Figure 19. Bonding Wire ........13 Figure 20. Bonding Wire Attached to Power Pack .13 Figure 21. Bonding Lug Locations ......13 Figure 22.
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    P a g e Section 1. Important Safety Instructions READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS This device can only be used in swimming pools and swimming pools with a built-in spa. It cannot be used in stand-alone spas. All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician and conform to all national, provincial, and local codes. When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: WARNING...
  • Page 7 P a g e The flow pod must be mounted as in Section 3.2, Figure 3. WARNING • The power pack must be installed at least 1.5 m (5 ft.) vertically off the ground. •The power pack must be installed at least 3 m (10 ft.) from the inside wall of your swimming pool or built-in spa. WARNING Should a lack of water be detected, the unit’s electronic flow switch is designed to turn off the system.
  • Page 8 (e.g. acids, chlorine, salt, stabilizers, etc.). Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. does not warrant or guarantee that the chlorinated water generated by the Zodiac AquaPure Ei Series APURE35PLGC chlorine generating device will not damage or destroy certain types of plants, decking, coping and other materials in and around your pool and/or spa.
  • Page 9 P a g e • Careful selection of masonry products. The porosity and hardness of natural stones varies greatly. Therefore we recommend you consult with your builder or stone contractor on the best choice for stone materials around your pool or spa.
  • Page 10: System Description

    | 10 P a g e Section 2. System Description Product Specifications Maximum Operating Pressure: 50 psi Output Voltage: 25V DC (max) Minimum Flow Rate: 152 L/min (40 gpm) Output Current: 5A DC Maximum Flow Rate: 348 L/min (92 gpm) Dimensions: Power Pack (L x W x H): Maximum water volume treated:...
  • Page 11: Installation Instructions

    | 11 P a g e Section 3. Installation Instructions WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY: This product must be serviced by a professional pool/spa service technician as described on the front cover of this manual. The procedures in this manual must be followed exactly. Failure to follow warning notices and instructions may result in property damage, serious injury, or death.
  • Page 12: Install The Power Pack, Cell, And Pod

    | 12 P a g e • It is recommended that the pod and cell be installed 0.25 m (10 in.) from any 90° elbow. Install the Power Pack, Cell, and Pod WARNING If you are installing a Zodiac AquaPure Ei Series APURE35PLGC to Goldline adaptor, it is necessary to disconnect the power to the Goldline controller.
  • Page 13: Bypass Plumbing Instructions

    | 13 P a g e Screw down the locking ring to the threaded clamp using the locking ring tool (see Figure 15). NOTE Ensure the locking ring is level when engaging the threading housing (see Figure 16). Securely connect the cell leads to the like coloured terminals (see Figure 17). Attach the terminal cap.
  • Page 14: Verify The Controller Type On The Power Pack Is Set Correctly

    | 14 P a g e • DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Before attempting installation or service, ensure that all power to the device is disconnected/turned off at the circuit breaker. Connect only to a circuit protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). •...
  • Page 15: Testing The Connection

    | 15 P a g e The Jandy™ AquaLink™ RS or PDA and power pack use a four (4) wire connection to communicate and can be wired up to 152.4 m (500 ft) apart. Any outdoor rated four conductor cable, minimum 0.33 mm (22 AWG), can be used.
  • Page 16: Pool Water Preparation

    | 16 P a g e Section 4. Pool Water Preparation Determining Pool Size (Litres of Water in Your Pool) Rectangular Pools • Average length (metres) x average width (metres) x average depth (metres) x 1000 = litres capacity. Circular Pools •...
  • Page 17: Optimum Pool Water Conditions

    | 17 P a g e hypochlorite, liquid chlorine or trichlor) to quickly raise the level of chlorine. When the chlorine level is quickly raised to 5 - 15 ppm the pool water is said to have been shocked. NOTE On initial startup of a pool, it is best to shock from either a shock treatment or a registered or scheduled source of sodium dichlor, calcium hypochlorite, liquid chlorine or trichlor available at your local pool supplier..
  • Page 18: Salt (Nacl Sodium Chloride)

    (e.g. acids, chlorine, salt, stabilizers, etc.). Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. does not warrant or guarantee that the chlorinated water generated by the Zodiac AquaPure Ei Series APURE35PLGC chlorine generating device will not damage or destroy certain types of plants, decking, coping and other materials in and around your pool and/or spa.
  • Page 19: How To Add Salt To The Pool

    | 19 P a g e • All metal components used in and around a pool should be of a high grade, quality stainless steel. • Careful selection of masonry products. The porosity and hardness of natural stones varies greatly. Therefore we recommend you consult with your builder or stone contractor on the best choice for stone materials around your pool or spa.
  • Page 20 | 20 P a g e Current Pool/Spa Size - Litres (US Gallons) Salt Level 38,000 L 57,000 L 76,000 L 95,000 L 114,000 L 132,000 L (10,000 gal) (15,000 gal) (20,000 gal) (25,000 gal) (30,000 gal) (35,000 gal) 151 kgs (334 lbs) 227 kgs (501 lbs) 303 kgs (668 lbs) 379 kgs (835 lbs)
  • Page 21 | 21 P a g e 0.4 kgs (0.8 lbs) 0.6 kgs (1.3 lbs) 0.8 kgs (1.7 lbs) 1.0 kgs (2.1 lbs) 1.2 kgs (2.5 lbs) 1.3 kgs (3.0 lbs) NOTE The above chart is for general reference only. The recommended stabilizer reading is between 10 - 50 ppm and will vary dependent on geographic climate.
  • Page 22: Operating Instructions

    | 22 P a g e Section 5. Operating Instructions WARNING To avoid property damage, serious injury or death, do not operate the electrolytic cell without water circulation. A buildup of flammable gasses which can result in FIRE OR EXPLOSION Control Panel Turning Power Pack On/Off (Manually) To turn the Zodiac AquaPure Ei Series APURE35PLGC chlorine generating device on or off press the button.
  • Page 23: Maintenance Instructions

    | 23 P a g e • Controller setting Section 6. Maintenance Instructions Before servicing the Zodiac AquaPure Ei Series APURE35PLGC chlorine generating device please ensure you have read and understood the Important Safety Instructions section. IMPORTANT Always test the chlorine levels of your pool before each use. Daily Chlorine Test.
  • Page 24: Cleaning The Cell

    | 24 P a g e Cleaning the Cell The power pack has an automatic cell cleaning feature (polarity reversing) that removes scale deposits from the cell (see Section 5.5). Scale will form in excessively hard water or from pool water that is out of balance and in a scaling condition. Following the installation of the Zodiac AquaPure Ei Series APURE35PLGC chlorine generating device, check the cell once a month for signs of scale.
  • Page 25: Winterizing Procedure

    | 25 P a g e Winterizing caps are included with this product to replace the cell during winterizing or cell maintenance. This will enable pool pump to circulate water with the cell out of the line. During the cold season, if you are using a FREEZE CONTROLLER on pump equipment and you choose to keep the chlorinator installed, turn the CHLORINE PRODUCTION down to 20%, otherwise, chlorine production will exceed the recommended level of 1 - 3 ppm.
  • Page 26 | 26 P a g e production of your unit. Temporary loss of chlorine due to heavy Set chlorine production to 100% and set the organic load - rain, leaves, fertilizer or pump and the cell to run for 24 hours. After heavy bather load.
  • Page 27 | 27 P a g e Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Flow light is on (Display says “No Flow”). The pump or skimmer Check and clean the pump and baskets are filled with debris skimmer baskets. Caused by insufficient water flow through preventing sufficient water the pod and cell.
  • Page 28 | 28 P a g e Cell life expired. Replace the cell. Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Display says “Check Salt or Low A combination of low water Check salt level in pool water. If Temperature” (Salt light is off). temperature (2°-18°C [35°- level is between 4,000 - 4,500 ppm, 65°F]) and lower salt levels...
  • Page 29 | 29 P a g e Chlorine odor. Presence of excess Manually shock the pool chloramines (combined (see Section 4.3). chlorine). Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Cloudy water, slimy walls of pool. Combined algae and bacteria Brush down the affected walls and growth.
  • Page 30: Replacement Parts And Exploded Views

    2620 Commerce Way, Vista, CA 92081 1.800.822.7933 | www.ZodiacPoolSystems.com ® ZODIAC is a registered trademark of Zodiac International, S.A.S.U., used under license. All trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. ©2011 Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. H0368100 Rev- 1109...
  • Page 31 | 31 P a g e ETL Listed Conforms To UL STD 1081 Certified to CAN/CSA Std. CSA C22 NO.218.1 Patent Pending Made in Australia Zodiac AquaPure Ei Series APURE35PLGC (Power supply only) DOMESTIC Chlorine generating device for swimming pools. Read all labels and installation and operation manual completely before attempting to operate.
  • Page 32 | 32 P a g e Electrode, APURE Ei 35 Replacement Cell for chlorine generating device Zodiac AquaPure Ei Series APURE35PLGC REGISTRATION NUMBERS 30233, PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT. This cell must be only used on this model of chlorine generating device. Read the label, Installation and Operating Manual of the chlorine generating device Zodiac AquaPure Ei Series APURE35PLGC before using.
  • Page 33 ****************************** This label transcript service is offered by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency to provide efficient searching for label information. This service and this information do not replace the official hard-copy label. The PMRA does not provide any guarantee or assurance that the information obtained through this service is accurate, current or correct, and is therefore not liable for any loss resulting, directly or indirectly, from reliance upon this service.

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