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  • Page 1 Troubleshooting Manual...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    • Scratching or bending plates in vessel housing can reduce cell life. • Power to the DuoClear system should be turned off before unplugging the vessel connectors to prevent cell damage and low voltage sparks. • Keep the cell terminals protected with a light coating of silicone grease to allow for a positive electric connection. Use of any other type of grease may damage the terminal seals and ‘o’...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PCB Replacement for DuoClear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16...
  • Page 4: Circuit Breaker

    Circuit Breaker Reset Circuit Breaker 1 . Turn off power supply . 2 . Find circuit breaker on bottom near power cord . Note: In some cases, insects may make nests under edge of power pack – use caution . 3 .
  • Page 5: Testing Power Path

    Testing the Power Path 1 . Turn off power supply . 2 . Remove 4 screws to remove cover and hang cover from venting with “S” hooks provided in kit . Do not disconnect ribbon wire . 3 . Turn on power supply . 4 .
  • Page 6: Chlorinator Not Operating

    Chlorinator Not Operating Are there any lights visible? See pg. 8. Push On / Off Button. Is the resettable circuit breaker tripped? Reset circuit breaker. Is there power at timer or switch? (see circuit breaker pg. 4) *If breaker continues to trip Refer customer to a qualified replace PC board (see pg.
  • Page 7: No Chlorine Reading

    No Chlorine Reading Are there any lights visible? See pg. 6. Will the output lights go all the way up? Chlorinator is working properly. Recommend 1. Is salt level 4000 ppm? to customer to have water sample checked by dealer. Add salt according to chart in Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 8: Output Lights Will Not Go To 100

    Output Lights Will Not Go To 100% Is salt level 4000 ppm or higher? Add salt according to chart Check there is 220V incoming power. in Owner’s Manual. Have qualified electrician rewire chlorinator to 220V. Is water temperature below 65˚ F? Add salt to compensate.
  • Page 9: Output Lights Will Not Go Down

    Output Lights Will Not Go Down Is Chlorinator in super-chlorinate mode? Press super-chlorinate button once to take Check touch pad PCB. chlorinator out of super-chlorinate mode. (see Touch Pad PCB pg. 14) Amber Output Light is Blinking Press and hold service button Chlorinator is in a rest mode before it (located 1”...
  • Page 10: No Flow Light Is On

    No Flow Light is On Is the pump moving water? Is the flow restricted in the pool There is a flow related problem (improperly set valve)? with pool equipment. Disconnect the plug cap from the cell until the problem is corrected. There is a flow related problem with the equipment.
  • Page 11: Add Salt Light Is On

    Add Salt Light is On Is salt level 4000 ppm or higher? Add salt according to chart in Owner’s Manual. Is water below 65 deg. F? Test touch pad PCB. (see Touch Pad PCB pg. 14) Cell is nearing end of life. Replace cell.
  • Page 12: Chlorine Reading Too High

    Chlorine Reading is Too High Do the output lights go up and down? Check touch pad PCB. Reduce output setting. (see Touch Pad PCB pg. 14) Reduce pump run time. Calcium Build-up on Cell Is chlorinator reversing polarity properly? Press and hold service button (located 1”...
  • Page 13: Reversing Polarity

    Clean the Cell CAUTION: Always wear rubber gloves & eye protection when handling muriatic 1 . Turn off pump and the DuoClear . acid . Always pour acid into water, NEVER 2 . Close any applicable valves . water into acid . Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) neutralizes muriatic acid .
  • Page 14: Touch Pad Pcb

    Touch Pad PCB Check / Replace 1 . Note position of Nature2 reminder light and output setting . 2 . Turn off power supply . 3 . Remove chlorinator from wall if needed . 4 . Remove 4 screws to remove cover . 5 .
  • Page 15: To Replace The Clear Cover

    Clear Cover Replace 1 . Turn off power supply . 2 . Remove the 4 cover screws, disconnect the ribbon wire and remove the cover . 3 . From the inside, push the center pin out of the plasti rivet, remove (pliers may be needed) . 4 .
  • Page 16: Pcb Replacement For Duoclear

    PCB Replacement for DuoClear Replacement 1 . Disconnect power supply . 2 . Remove chlorinator from wall if needed . 3 . Remove 4 screws to remove cover . 4 . Remove ribbon wire connector from power PCB and set cover aside .
  • Page 17: Triac Screws

    Triac Screws The triac screws are the 3 screws at the base of the power PCB . It is imperative that these screws be tightened all the way . The triac tabs are used to transfer heat from the power PCB to the back panel of the chlorinator . If the triac screws are NOT tight, the power PCB will overheat and be damaged.
  • Page 18: Exploded Diagram

    DuoClear Powerpack DuoClear Vessel...
  • Page 19: Parts List

    DuoClear DuoClear 220V S Power Pack DuoClear Vessel Part # Description No. Part # Description W202241 Duoclear 25 Electrode W012381 Duoclear Perspex Cover W202251 Duoclear 35 Electrode W001281 Plasti Rivet (Duoclear Hinge) W202261 Duoclear 45 Electrode W042281 Nylon Spacer 4mm Hinge...
  • Page 20 ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS, INC. 2620 Commerce Way Vista, CA 92081 Tel: 800-822-7933 Fax: 877-327-1403 www .zodiacpoolcare .com © 2007 Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc . All rights reserved . TL-2505 8/07...

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