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PURACHLOR BLU Series | PURACHLOR GOLD
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS & PRODUCT MANUAL

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  • Page 1 SALT CHLORINATOR PURACHLOR BLU Series | PURACHLOR GOLD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS & PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE............4 INSTALLATION LOCATION BELOW GRADE INSTALLATION INSTALLATION TOOLS LIST CONTROL CENTRE INSTALLATION OXY CELL INSTALLATION WATER PREPARATION AND SYSTEM START UP.....8 HOW THE PURACHLOR SALT CHLORINATOR WORKS SALT REQUIREMENTS HOW TO ADD SALT TO THE POOL SALT ADDITION GUIDE SYSTEM OPERATION...............13 OXYGEN PRODUCTION...
  • Page 3: Important Warnings & Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read this Manual completely before attempting installation. Failure to install in accordance with the installation instructions could void warranty and result in injury or death. All permanent electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician. Install at least 1.5 metres (5ft) from wall of pool.
  • Page 4 To reduce the risk of injury, installation and service should be done by a qualified pool service professional, certified electrician or an authorized PURAPOOL® representative. Attention Installer: This Manual contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this product. Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions which are includ- ed.
  • Page 5 (for any reason) may have bypassed the pool filter. • Direct sunlight can cause the Control Centre cover to discolour. This is not a warranty claim. The PURACHLOR BLU / GOLD must be installed by a qualified pool profes- sional, certified electrician or authorised PURAPOOL® representative. Page 3...
  • Page 6: Installation Procedure

    INSTALLATION PROCEDURE INSTALLATION LOCATION a. It is recommended to install the electrolytic cell as the last piece of pool equipment in line, on the return to the pool, after the heater. (See Figure 1 on page 6) b. Installing horizontally will ensure the flow sensor remains submerged. c.
  • Page 7: Installation Tools List

    ELECTROLYTIC CELL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE a. Locate pool return line after the heater or filter as shown in ( Figure 1 page 6 ) This is the preferred location for the cell housing. b. Cut and glue the vertical plumbing risers from the main plumbing into place. Install union nut and tailpiece onto pipe.
  • Page 8 ELECTROLYTIC CELL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE PURACHLOR Cell Pump Filter Heater From Pool Return to Pool Image is not to scale Figure 1: Location within pool filtration system 1. Horizontally mounted 2. Vertically mounted (Preferred alignment) (Use if space is limited) Figure 2: Orientation of electrolytic cell Page 6...
  • Page 9: Control Centre Installation

    CONTROL CENTRE INSTALLATION The Control Centre should be installed at least 1m above ground in a well ventilated area away form direct sunlight and rain exposure. The Contol Centre should be mounted no further that 2.5 metres away from the electrolytic cell.
  • Page 10: Water Preparation And System Start Up

    INSTALLATION PROCEDURE a. Balance your water chemistry according to the Water Chemistry Parameters (see Table 1). Add the proper amount of salts and circulate 36 hours before starting the PURACHLOR BLU / GOLD b. Start system at the 80% Chlorine output level and operate normally. For the first two weeks test the water every 2-3 days for proper sanitation residual levels.
  • Page 11: Salt Requirements

    SALT REQUIREMENTS HOW THE PURACHLOR BLU / GOLD WORKS At System Start Up the pool water should have a 3500-5000 ppm salt residual. As part of the daily filtration cycle, the pool water is passed through the PURACHLOR BLU / GOLD electrolytic cell to produce chlorine which is instantly dissolved into the water.
  • Page 12: How To Add Salt To The Pool

    SALT REQUIREMENTS HOW TO ADD SALT TO THE POOL d. 2kg for every 1,000 litres of water will raise the mineral levels by100ppm. e. Salt level is lowered through dilution (adding fresh water or rainfall), water splashed out of the pool and/or backwashing the filter. Salt is not lost through evaporation.
  • Page 13: Salt Addition Guide

    SALT REQUIREMENTS SALT ADDITION GUIDE Use the below table to determine your current concentration of salt in ppm and pool volume in litres. Find your desired salt concentration and add the required amount of salt. e.g. a 40,000 Litre pool with a starting salt concentration of 1000ppm will require 120kg of salt to raise to 4000ppm Pool Volume 20,000...
  • Page 14 SYSTEM OPERATION CONTROL CENTRE OPERATION Before switching ON the PURACHLOR BLU / GOLD make sure the pump and PURACHLOR BLU / GOLD are plugged into the power outlet. Once the PURACHLOR BLU / GOLD is switched ON and salts are present in the water, you can adjust the Chlorine production output by pressing the or DOWN buttons.
  • Page 15: System Operation

    SYSTEM OPERATION LED INDICATOR CHLORINE PRODUCTION % Output A series of 10 LEDs indicates the chlorine production level of the PURACHLOR BLU / GOLD. Adjustment of the output level is performed using the buttons. The output level should only be reduced if an excess of chlorine is being produced.
  • Page 16 SYSTEM OPERATION BUTTON - 18hr BOOST Press to super sanitize for 18 hours at maximum output. Sufficent salt levels must be present in the swimming pool! On completion the PURACHLOR BLU / GOLD will revert to your original settings. LED INDICATOR - BOOST Illuminated LED indicates when BOOST function is on.
  • Page 17: Timer Operation

    TIMER OPERATION SETTING UP The outer dial should be set to the current time. Rotate the dial slowly in a clock- wise direction until the correct hour is aligned with the arrow printed on the dial. Note that the outer dial is printed with the 24hr clock 8.00am = 8 on the dial, 8.00pm = 20 on the dial.
  • Page 18: Customer Responsibilities

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES The electrolytic cell should be periodically inspected for accumulation of any foreign deposits. Common Causes of Premature Cell Failure:- • pH not kept within operating range. • Operating the cell with not enough salt in the water. • Excessive accumulation of calcium deposits on the cell. •...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Unscrew cap and confirm that the cap cord hole) screws onto the housing without threaded. resistance. Water is travelling through a Water is leaking Contact Purapool Support crack in the cell base and up support@purapool.com.au from the cell plug. the cell cord. Page 17...
  • Page 20 Red Ouput Wait 60 seconds. LED Flashing. Switch system ON to Reset. If System does not reset Multiple Power surges contact Purapool Support support@purapool.com.au Short circuits in power Check to make sure ON/OFF Problem with power to No Ouput Switch is on.
  • Page 21: Water Care General Guidelines

    WATER CARE GENERAL GUIDELINES Chlorine Stabilizer Use Chlorine Stabilizer to protect chlorine - residual sunlight naturally destroys chlorine. Half of the chlorine residual is removed by sunlight every 45 minutes. Chlorine stabilizer, also known as Conditioner or Cyanuric Acid protects chlorine from the sun’s rays.
  • Page 22: Water Care Weekly Tests

    WATER CARE WEEKLY TESTS Total Alkalinity (TA) is the measure of bicarbonates, carbonates, hydroxides and other alkaline substances found in pool water. Alkalinity is defined as the ability of the water to resist changes in pH; also known as the ‘buffering capaci- ty’...
  • Page 23: Record Card

    SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Record your Information below. Installer Purchased From Installation Date Serial Number Model Please quote the above when contacting Purapool support: support@purapool.com.au Page 21...
  • Page 24 This Manual is available online at purapool.com.au...

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