Troubleshooting - Pentair Onga FREEFLO Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

FAULT / PROBLEM
No flow.
All chlorine output LED`s
flashing as per page 4, note1.
High Salt
Red LED illuminated.
No lights.
Low / No chlorine
production.
Abnormal calcium
build-up in cell.
Timer times-out of sync.
Over temperature
Red LED only.
10 FREEFLO Salt Chlorinator Owner' s Manual
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Pump turned Off.
Closed valve.
Air in system.
Dirty filter.
Low water level.
Calcium build-up on water probe
sensor.
Salt level too high,
above 4500ppm.
Circuit Breaker tripped. Fig 2. Note 6.
Mains power failure.
Chlorine output too low.
Salt level too low.
PH too high.
Timer period too short.
High phosphate levels.
Cell connection.
Calcium levels in swimming pool water
extremely high or water chemistry.
Timer not set correctly.
Chlorinator installed on off-peak tariff.
Timer / Off / Manual switch not switched
correctly.
Salt too high, above 4500ppm.
Installed in an area where the ambient
temperature is extremely high.
REMEDY
Ensure pump is turned ON.
Open valve.
Check all O-rings & grease.
Clean or backwash filter.
Fill up pool.
Clean probe in a mild hydrochloric
acid- ref. page 4.
Turn chlorine control clockwise as per
page 7 note 2, until salt levels reduce.
Comment: This remedy does NOT
reduce the salt levels in the pool water,
it reduces the chlorine output of the
chlorinator to protect it.
Reset Circuit Breaker as per
page 8, note 6.
Check switches and switchboard
circuit breaker.
Increase chlorine production as per
page 7, note 2.
Increase salt level to 4000ppm and
check stabiliser (Cyanuric) levels.
Adjust PH between 7.2-7.4
Increase running time.
Add starver.
Check connection at the junction box
on the underside of the unit.
Reduce calcium level in pool. Lower
water level and fill with clean water.
Use a calcium reduction agent. Clean
cell with mild HCl solution.
Check setting procedure as per
page 7, note 5.
Timer will need battery backup if
installed on off tariff.
Make sure switch is selected as per
page 8, note 7.
Turn chlorine control clockwise as per
page 7, note 2. until salt levels (no other
lights) reduce.
Comment: This remedy does NOT
reduce the salt levels in the pool water,
it reduces the chlorine output of the
chlorinator to protect it.
Supply adequate cooling. Install outside
of the extreme temperature area.