Vantage Hearth ACF-18 Installation And Operation Manual

Automatic chlorinating feeder

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ACF-18
Automatic Chlorinating Feeder

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual ACF-18 Automatic Chlorinating Feeder...
  • Page 3: Installer Supplied Parts

    Due to the wide variety of installations possible, AllChem Performance Products, LP can not supply all parts and pieces required for installation. Some commonly available plumbing parts and supplies may be supplied by the installer. REPLACEMENT PARTS Feeder Assembly Part Number Complete ACF-18 Feeder E023018VTG Part Description Part Number ½” Solenoid Valve P2002201...
  • Page 5: Installation Procedure

    Vantage Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets in the ACF-18 Feeder. The ACF-18 is designed for use in pools up to 50,000 gallons. It is recommended that the ACF-18 be installed in conjunction with an electronic controller. During operation, frequently check the free chlorine residual in the water with a DPD or other approved test kit and maintain 1.0 to 5.0 ppm by...
  • Page 6 ACF-18 as described in the venturi with booster pump installation. CONNECT THE FEEDER OVERFLOW The ACF-18 contains an overflow port in both the tablet hopper and the solution chamber. The over- flow in the tablet hopper directs water from the tablet hopper to the solution tube below the tablet sieve plate and the solution chamber below.
  • Page 7 Heater corrosion or scaling can occur if the heater is downstream of the chlorinated water injection point. STARTUP AND ADJUSTMENT OF ACF-18 Prior to filling feeder with Vantage® Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets: 1. Open supply valves to booster pump and turn the pump on. Water should flow through the pump.
  • Page 10 If the water level in the tank is very low and air is being sucked into the feeder outlet tube, the venturi suction flow is too great for proper operation. Check the supply water flow and reduce the venturi suction flow. For most applications the feeder should be operated at the maximum flow rate of 1.5 gpm.
  • Page 11: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE TABLET HOPPER 1. Unplug both of the solenoid valves and turn the water supply to the feeder off. 2. Open the top and remove any remaining tablets in the hopper and place into a clean dry pail. 3.
  • Page 12 Hazardous conditions to avoid: DURING BACKWASHING CYCLE Prior to beginning the backwash cycle, turn booster pump off and close the inlet and outlet ball valves to prevent water flow into the feeder during the backwash cycle. Once backwashing cycle is completed, return valves to previous setting and resume booster pump operation.
  • Page 13: Limited Warranty

    Vantage® ACF-18 Automatic Chlorinating Feeder or any component part included with the ACF-18 prove defective by reason of improper workmanship or material from the original date of retail purchase and up to one year thereafter; AllChem Performance Products, LP will replace the defective part(s) upon receipt of those same part(s) from the purchaser.
  • Page 14 VTGACF60IOM / 060507 Copyright 2007 Document Version 01 AllChem Performance Products, LP...

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