ControlOMatic MegaChlor Installation & Operation Manual page 9

The MegaChlor In-Line (MegaChlor-IL) includes an in-line cell body and electrode for installing the The MegaChlor In-Line (MegaChlor-IL) includes an in-line cell body and electrode for installing the
MegaChlor in the equipment area. Since each installation is unique, there is no pre-made mounting kit MegaChlor in the equipment area. Since each installation is unique, there is no pre-made mounting kit
for this product. for this product.
Warning: Making chlorine in the pipes when there is no water flow is dangerous and can Warning: Making chlorine in the pipes when there is no water flow is dangerous and can
lead to damage, and there is no flow detection included with the MegaChlor. lead to damage, and there is no flow detection included with the MegaChlor.
Note: Even though the cell has 2" NPT in and out connections, the flow must be limited to a maximum of Note: Even though the cell has 2" NPT in and out connections, the flow must be limited to a maximum of
5 gallons per minute, to prevent damage to the MegaChlor electrode, so a bypass must be used. 5 gallons per minute, to prevent damage to the MegaChlor electrode, so a bypass must be used.
At least once every two weeks, inspect the electrode: At least once every two weeks, inspect the electrode:
• • Open the pool or spa's equipment panel, and turn it off at the circuit breaker panel. Open the pool or spa's equipment panel, and turn it off at the circuit breaker panel.
• • Locate the in-line cell and check Locate the in-line cell and check the clear part of the tube body,
plates and gold/copper-colored wires. plates and gold/copper-colored wires.
• • If there is any buildup, shut off the water (or use the plug to seal the cell) and remove the If there is any buildup, shut off the water (or use the plug to seal the cell) and remove the
electrode for cleaning with a mild acid, e.g. vinegar or pH down. See the respective entry in the electrode for cleaning with a mild acid, e.g. vinegar or pH down. See the respective entry in the
Troubleshooting Guide for more details on how to clean. Troubleshooting Guide for more details on how to clean.
• • Reinstall the newly cleaned electrode. Reinstall the newly cleaned electrode.
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
view and change the power level, view and change the zero point (MegaChlor-CD only), switch chlorine view and change the power level, view and change the zero point (MegaChlor-CD only), switch chlorine
generation modes ( generation modes (Boost Boost), and more (see MegaChlor-CD Advanced Operation). The lights indicate the
salt level and the current mode (chlorine generation or standby). salt level and the current mode (chlorine generation or standby).
Power On Power On
To turn on the MegaChlor To turn on the MegaChlor, plug the power supply into the outlet. As it turns on, it will flash the
Green ( Green ( Salt High Salt High), and ), and Blue
MegaChlor-CD, only the White MegaChlor-CD, only the
Low) Low ) , , Blue Blue, and , and Green Green lights will flash, in that order.
Chlorine generation may start within a few minutes, depending on the chlorine level. The White Chlorine generation may start within a few minutes, depending on the chlorine level. The
will flash every ten seconds to indicate standby mode, until the will flash every ten seconds to indicate standby mode, until the MegaChlor
cycle. The MegaChlor will start generating chlorine after about a minute, and the MegaChlor-CD will cycle. The MegaChlor will start generating chlorine after about a minute, and the MegaChlor-CD will
start as soon as it detects a low enough chlorine level (zero point). start as soon as it detects a low enough chlorine level (zero point).
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the clear part of the tube body, visually inspecting the titanium
MegaChlor Operation MegaChlor Operation
), and more (see MegaChlor-CD Advanced Operation). The lights indicate the
, plug the power supply into the outlet. As it turns on, it will flash the White
Blue ( (Salt OK Salt OK) ) lights a number of times, indicating the software version. For lights a number of times, indicating the software version. For
White and White White and Green Green ( ( Salt High Salt High) lights will flash
lights will flash, in that order.
visually inspecting the titanium
) lights will flash. . Then, the Then, the White
MegaChlor starts a chlorine generation starts a chlorine generation
White , , White White
White , , Red White White Red ( ( Salt Salt
White White White light light
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