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OWNER'S MANUAL
Mineral Lab Automatic Chlorinator by Pool Lab
Patented Technology
Patent Technology Numbers:
Australia No. 2004245133
Canada No. 2528374
Europe No. 04736187.8
New Zealand No. 544430
USA No. 7,658,842
IMPORTANT
Read this manual carefully before operating your Mineral Lab Automatic Chlorinator
3000ppm
Ideal Salinity@ 25 ºC =
Ideal Magnesium Level = 100ppm
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Manufactured by Poolpower Australia Pty Ltd
Factory 1b, 39-45 Susan Street
ELTHAM, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA 3095
rev. 16.1
email:
service@poolpower.com.au
CLR-P24-274
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- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL Mineral Lab Automatic Chlorinator by Pool Lab Patented Technology Patent Technology Numbers: Australia No. 2004245133 Canada No. 2528374 Europe No. 04736187.8 New Zealand No. 544430 USA No. 7,658,842 IMPORTANT Read this manual carefully before operating your Mineral Lab Automatic Chlorinator 3000ppm Ideal Salinity@ 25 ºC =...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
• Use only original Pool Lab replacement cells with identical model numbers. • Follow all aspects of local and national Electrical Codes when installing Pool Lab • equipment. For outdoor pools, chlorine residuals can be protected from destruction from the •... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................2 Health and Hypothermia Warnings......................2 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS....................5 ELECTROLYTIC CELL PRECAUTIONS................5 INTRODUCTION........................6 CELL MAINTENANCE......................7 TO REMOVE & INSPECT THE ELECTRODE..................... 7 CLEANING THE ELECTRODE – CALCIUM SCALE...................8 INSTALLING THE ELECTRODE......................... 8 CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW.....................9 SETTING THE TIME AND DATE..................10 SETTING ON / OFF TIMERS....................10 SPECIAL FEATURES......................11 USER AUTHORITY LEVEL........................ - Page 4 POWER RATINGS (Commercial Models)....................32 PL COMM............................. 32 PL LT..............................32 Power Consumption ..........................32 Pool Lab Add-on modules and accessories....................33 ASP..............................33 EXP..............................33 SPA FLOW SWITCH (Plus and MAX models only)................33 Mineral Lab Hybrid (PL COMM & PL LT) Models Installation..............34 SALT AND MINERALS......................35...
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Page 5: General Precautions
Avoid the use of persulfate based products as this can adversely affect free • chlorine test results. Pool Lab recommends to shock dose with liquid chlorine. It is the pool owner's responsibility to ensure water is regularly tested and balanced. -
Page 6: Introduction
The benefits of doing so will be evident for many years to come. Pool Lab’s research and development team is committed to producing the finest chlorination systems and being recognized world wide as the leaders in salt and mineral chlorination technology. -
Page 7: Cell Maintenance
CELL MAINTENANCE Where calcium levels are below 200ppm, the mineral content is low and the water is correctly balanced, little or no maintenance to the cell is normally required. The automatic reversing of the electrode polarity will be sufficient to dissolve the calcium scale formed. Periodic inspections must however be made to ensure scale and or debris is not forming or building up on the electrodes within the cell. -
Page 8: Cleaning The Electrode - Calcium Scale
CLEANING THE ELECTRODE – CALCIUM SCALE You will need hydrochloric acid (33%), and a plastic container or bucket deep enough to stand the electrode vertically in with the electrode plates fully submerged. The container or bucket should be preferably not too broad, as this will require a larger amount of acid. A standard 10 Litre bucket is usually acceptable. -
Page 9: Control Panel Overview
CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW LCD DISPLAY – The display has three top level views, and a menu system: HOME – Displays running mode and chlorinator output. TIME/DATE – Displays current time and date TIMER – Displays filtration ON / OFF times MAIN MENU –... -
Page 10: Setting The Time And Date
SETTING THE TIME AND DATE Time is displayed in 24 hour format. 00:00 is midnight, 12:00 is midday. Date is displayed in day / month / year format. Setting the correct date will allow the system to automatically adjust for daylight savings time. -
Page 11: Special Features
SPECIAL FEATURES USER AUTHORITY LEVEL To prevent accidental changes to critical settings, the Mineral Lab incorporates a user authority level. By default the authority level is set to USER. Before any critical settings can be edited, the user authority level must be raised to INSTALLER. There is also a LIMITED level which prevents adjustment of all settings, and there are also TECHNICIAN and FACTORY levels which require a PIN. -
Page 12: Recovery Mode
A spa flow switch (sold separately) is available for use on pool and spa combination systems. This should be installed on the spa suction line so that the Pool Lab Chlorinator will know when the spa is in use. Stand-alone chlorinators will cease chlorine production when the spa flow switch is activated to prevent over-chlorination of the spa while in use. -
Page 13: Diagnostic View
Consult the Pool Lab PL Series Technical Manual for more information on cell diagnostics. To force a cell polarity change press and hold the VIEW button. This allows the user to compare the cell performance on each polarity. -
Page 14: Wi-Fi® (Pl Max Models Only)
Getting Started Download the app on your mobile device from the app store. Search for “Pool Lab”, by Poolpower Australia Pty Ltd. Open the app and sign up for a free account. This will require an account name, email address and password. -
Page 15: How To Reset The Wi-Fi Module
How to Reset the Wi-Fi Module Resetting the Wi-Fi module will clear any saved Wi-Fi connection information and set the Wi-Fi module into “Hot Spot” mode ready for running the Setup Wizard in the Pool Lab mobile apps. The Wi-Fi module will remain in “Hot Spot” mode for up to 15 minutes, or until the Setup Wizard is complete. -
Page 16: Mineral Lab Chlorinator Models
(chlorine gas). The PL COMM is specifically designed to operate in conjunction with the Pool Lab ASP and also features the ability to feed liquid chlorine to meet chlorine demand even under extreme conditions. This model includes compatibility with the Pool Lab add-on modules, multi-speed pump control, and is Wi-Fi®... -
Page 17: Add-On Modules
700 tests, or 6 – 8 months at 3 tests per day. The Pool Lab EXP or Expansion Module allows you to control of all of your pool and spa equipment from your Mineral Lab Chlorinator and for Pool Lab MAX models, from the convenience of your mobile device or smart speaker. -
Page 18: Hydrogen Gas Safety
HYDROGEN GAS SAFETY You may take comfort from the fact that the Mineral Lab Cell has worldwide patents on its design relating to safety. Mineral Lab has the worlds safest Cell Your Mineral Lab Chlorinator must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions listed in this manual. -
Page 19: Diagnostic Messages
DIAGNOSTIC MESSAGES Diagnostic messages will be displayed on the bottom line of the LCD when in HOME VIEW. The messages and their meanings are explained below, with some basic tips to rectify the issue if necessary. If the problem persists, consult the troubleshooting guide for more information. -
Page 20: Pump Protection Active
PUMP PROTECTION ACTIVE The system has detected a low flow condition for longer than the time specified in the PUMP PROTECTION TIME setting. The pump has been turned off, and will not restart until the filtration mode is changed manually. –... -
Page 21: Chlorine Producton And Control
Manual addition of liquid chlorine may be required during peak usage periods if the chlorinator cannot meet the demand. When a Pool Lab ASP add-on module is connected, the chlorine output percentage will be adjusted automatically. However if the chlorine level is persistently too low, you may need to increase the filtration time to allow for more chlorine production, or consider shock dosing the water to reduce chlorine demand. -
Page 22: Water Balance
WATER BALANCE The balance of your pool water is no less critical because you have installed a salt chlorinator. All the parameters relating to water balance in Pool and Spa water must be constantly checked and adjusted. We strongly recommend you seek advice from a pool professional regarding the balancing of water for your pool. -
Page 23: Chlorine Stabilizer - Cyanuric Acid
CHLORINE STABILIZER – CYANURIC ACID The sun’s ultraviolet light breaks down chlorine rapidly, so in domestic applications it is highly beneficial to use a chlorine stabilizer in pools with exposure to the sun. Indoor pools will only benefit if there is direct sunlight on the water for a significant part of the day. The importance of its use is such that our range of chlorinators are sized with the express requirement that chlorine stabilizer be used as per the directions. -
Page 24: High Calcium (Hard) Water Sources - The Langlier Saturation Index
High Calcium (Hard) water sources – the Langlier Saturation Index Try Pool Lab's online LSI calculator at: http://poollab.poolpower.com.au/langelier The Langlier Saturation Index (Si) is a relationship between the Calcium Hardness, Total Alkalinity, pH and water temperature. When the water is balanced correctly, the Si value should be somewhere between -0.2 and +0.2. -
Page 25: Water Circulation
– usually the skimmer box. This place will be most representative of the readings acquired by the Pool Lab ASP. Also ensure the displayed results are up-to-date by initiating a water test via the ASP... -
Page 26: Installation
INSTALLATION PLUMBING Cell Installation The Cell housing must be installed vertically with the inlet and discharge plumbing positioned such that the water enters and exits the cell chamber at the lowest point of the vertical cell. 50mm pipe must be plumbed directly onto both ends of the cell with the water flowing in the direction as indicated by the arrow on the cell housing. -
Page 27: Plumbing Example
Plumbing Example Air Blower Installation – If an air blower is installed and connected directly to venturi spa jets, then a vented loop must be installed. This allows any potential build up of hydrogen gas to escape from the blower line before it comes in contact with the blower motor. NOTE: The top of the loop must be above the maximum water level in the spa. -
Page 28: Power Supply And Controller
POWER SUPPLY AND CONTROLLER The Mineral Lab power supply and controller is supplied with a mounting bracket, three screws and three masonry plugs. To comply, the unit must be mounted vertically with the outlet socket facing downwards on a solid wall or post that covers an area no less than the rear area of the back of the power pack. -
Page 29: Mounting To Timber Post Or Beam
Mounting to timber post or beam When mounting the Mineral Lab Chlorinator to a post or beam outdoors it is important that a flat backing board be used with at least the same dimensions as the back of the unit (385mm x 210mm) to prevent water ingress in extreme wind and rain weather conditions. -
Page 30: Third Party Equipment Controllers
When a Mineral Lab chlorinator is installed on a system with a third party equipment controller that is in control of the filtration pump, please setup as described below. For stand-alone chlorinators without a Pool Lab ASP module: – Filtration pump connected to the Mineral Lab chlorinator pump socket. -
Page 31: Power Ratings (Domestic Models)
POWER RATINGS (Domestic Models) PL25 Classic/Plus/Max and PL ECO Input: 220-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 10A MAX TOTAL LOAD Power Supply Input: 220-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 1.0A MAX Output (Filter Pump): 220-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 9.0A MAX Output (Cell): 24VDC, 8.4A MAX, 4.2A IDEAL Output (Acid Pump – Plus & Max only): 24VDC, 1.0A MAX Output (ASP –... -
Page 32: Power Ratings (Commercial Models)
POWER RATINGS (Commercial Models) PL COMM Input: 220-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 10A MAX TOTAL LOAD Power Supply Input: 220-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 1.6A MAX Output (Filter Pump): 220-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 8.4A MAX Output (Cell): 24VDC, 13.4A MAX, 7.5A IDEAL Output (Acid Pump): 24VDC, 1.0A MAX Output (Liquid Chlorine Pump): 24VDC, 1.0A MAX Output (ASP): 24VDC, 1.0A MAX Output (Multispeed Pump):... -
Page 33: Pool Lab Add-On Modules And Accessories
Pool Lab Add-on modules and accessories Detailed installation instructions are included with the Pool Lab add-on modules and accessories, please refer to these documents for more detailed information. The power/data cord from the ASP connects to the Mineral Lab Chlorinator into the socket labelled “ASP”... -
Page 34: Mineral Lab Hybrid (Pl Comm & Pl Lt) Models Installation
“EXP (LT >)” on the previous PL LT unit. If a Pool Lab EXP module is to be connected, this will connect to the “EXP (LT >)” port on the last PL LT unit, or to the “EXP/LT” port on the PL COMM if no PL LT units are connected. -
Page 35: Salt And Minerals
SALT AND MINERALS ONLY USE APPROVED POOL GRADE SALT THAT IS SPECIFICALLY LABELLED • FOR SWIMMING POOL AND SPA USE SALT MUST BE GREATER THAN 99% PURE • USE ONLY MINERAL LAB BRANDED MINERALS AND MINERAL ADDITIVES • DO NOT USE ROCK SALT, SALT WITH YELLOW PRUSSIATE OF SODA, SALT •... -
Page 36: Salt Addition Tables
SALT ADDITION TABLES The Ideal Salinity Level for all Mineral Chlorinator models: 3000ppm Use the table below to calculate the amount of salt required to bring your water to the ideal salinity level. Pool Volume (Litres) Current Salt Level (ppm) 10000 L 20000 L 30000 L... -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM / POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS DISPLAY MESSAGE No Display No Power Check for power at socket External Timer An external timer (if fitted) may not be providing power Internal Fuse Return unit for servicing Unit resetting, or power An excessively high salt level Check salt level in water. - Page 38 SYMPTOM / POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS DISPLAY MESSAGE Display Message: Salt level too low Check salt level and add salt if required. “CHECK SALT” Temperature too low When water temperature is below 25ºC the cell may not be able to produce at 100%. Calcified or blocked cell.
- Page 39 SYMPTOM / POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS DISPLAY MESSAGE Display Message: Software detected a drop in the This is usually caused by excessive current to “HIGH SALT/RESET” power supply voltage. Chlorinator the chlorinator cell exceeding the power supply cell is turned off and a system limit, or can also occur if mains power is briefly System resets after 30 reset is scheduled after a 30...
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Page 40: Warranty Information
Where used for a purpose other than described in this manual – Use of non-genuine components – Use of chemicals or optional equipment not authorised for use by Pool Lab – Where immediate action has not been taken to rectify a problem –... - Page 41 NOTES...
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