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ControlOMatic MegaChlor Installation & Operation Manual

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Saltwater Chlorine Generators
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Installation & Operation
Installation & Operation
ControlOMatic, Inc.
ControlOMatic, Inc.
12146 Charles Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945
12146 Charles Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 205-4520 • https://www.controlomatic.com
(530) 205-4520 •
Support and Service: support@controlomatic.com
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MegaChlor
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Manual
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https://www.controlomatic.com
Manual Updated: 08/2022
Manual Updated: 08/2022
support@controlomatic.com

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  • Page 1 Manual ControlOMatic, Inc. ControlOMatic, Inc. 12146 Charles Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945 12146 Charles Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945 (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: 08/2022 Manual Updated: 08/2022...

  • Page 2: Important Warning And Safety Instructions

    —Cutting the cord from the power supply to the —Cutting the cord from the power supply to the MegaChlor electrode voids the warranty. Damage will occur if the MegaChlor electrode voids the warranty. Damage will occur if the connection is reversed.
  • Page 3 —DO NOT plug MegaChlor control box directly into the —DO NOT plug MegaChlor control box directly into the VAC supply, as this will damage the MegaChlor. Always use the VAC supply, as this will damage the MegaChlor. Always use the provided low-voltage power supply.
  • Page 4 MegaChlor MegaChlor to keep your water fresh and clean is 4 cups of salt per 100 gallons (380 liters) of water. to keep your water fresh and clean is 4 cups of salt per 100 gallons (380 liters) of water.

  • Page 5: Salt Requirements

    Salt Requirements MegaChlor MegaChlor will generate either chlorine or bromine depending on the type of salt used: use sodium will generate either chlorine or bromine depending on the type of salt used: use sodium chloride (NaCl) for chlorine or sodium bromide (NaBr) for bromine. For the sake of consistency in this chloride (NaCl) for chlorine or sodium bromide (NaBr) for bromine.
  • Page 6 If you have a water softener, your water may already have some salt in it, so in that case, before adding any salt, let the water get to temperature and then turn the MegaChlor MegaChlor on.

  • Page 7: Megachlor Installation

    The power supply supports 100 to 240 VAC with an output voltage of 12 VDC, and it comes with a 15-foot cord spanning from the power supply to the 15-foot cord spanning from the power supply to the MegaChlor MegaChlor control box. To prevent damage to the control box.
  • Page 8 The MegaChlor MegaChlor box mounting flange has two large holes, allowing for installing the screws first. There box mounting flange has two large holes, allowing for installing the screws first. There are also four corner holes that can be used to mount the control box to the surface.
  • Page 9 MegaChlor Operation The MegaChlor has three buttons and four lights built into the overlay on the control box, allowing you to The MegaChlor has three buttons and four lights built into the overlay on the control box, allowing you to...
  • Page 10 Only the actual salt (NaCl) in the water will produce chlorine though. We recommend starting with lower salt and seeing if that produces enough chlorine, since it is easier to add salt than it is to remove it. Plus, running with minimal salt will help your MegaChlor electrode last longer.
  • Page 11 Power Levels MegaChlor MegaChlor includes ten power level settings, to accommodate for a variety of pool and spa sizes and includes ten power level settings, to accommodate for a variety of pool and spa sizes and needs. Since the power output to the electrode is constant for the entire generation process, the power needs.
  • Page 12 If pool/spa usage drops (vacation, winter, etc.), make sure to adjust the power level accordingly to prevent over-chlorination. This is not necessary for MegaChlor-CD though, since it will automatically prevent over-chlorination. This is not necessary for MegaChlor-CD though, since it will automatically increase the time between chlorine generation cycles, using its chlorine detection.
  • Page 13 If your chlorine has dropped to 0 PPM (parts per million) from heavy usage, chlorine may need to be added to help break past zero. Note for MegaChlor-CD: If a chlorine cycle was started by pressing the If a chlorine cycle was started by pressing the Boost...
  • Page 14 If the value is over 440 (4.40 amps), then there is too much salt in the water, and the If the value is over 440 (4.40 amps), then there is too much salt in the water, and the MegaChlor-CD MegaChlor-CD will will suspend chlorine generation until it detects less salt.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide

    MegaChlor is Off: Lights and/or Buttons Stopped Working First, unplug the MegaChlor from the outlet, wait at least 10 seconds, and plug it back in. This will reboot First, unplug the MegaChlor from the outlet, wait at least 10 seconds, and plug it back in. This will reboot the unit, which may be all that it needs, especially if it has been a while since its last reboot.
  • Page 16 (see the Operation section of this manual). MegaChlor-CD only: If your power level is unexpectedly high, then raising the zero point (see Zero Point) may also help since the chlorine levels could be getting too low before the chlorine generation even begins.

  • Page 17: Limited Warranty

    Models: This warranty applies to MegaChlor and MegaChlor-CD 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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