Summary of Contents for Pulsar Sunscreen 20
- Page 1 Operation and Installation Manual Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 Feeder Model PS-1SS Rev. 0.1 01/2023...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 Operation and Installation Manual (Model PS-1SS) Rev 0.1 01/2023... - Page 3 Table 9. Chemical Feed Rate Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 Operation and Installation Manual (Model PS-1SS) Rev 0.1 01/2023...
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Page 4: Safety Precautions
Danger: Store and use in a separate container or feeder from Calcium hypochlorite. Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet for additional information and precautions regarding the proper handling of Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 Stabilizer. If any part of this profile is unclear to you, please stop immediately and contact Solenis at (800) 478-5727. - Page 5 Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet for additional information and precautions regarding the proper handling of cyanuric acid. Warning: Clean up, without delay, any leakage or spillage of Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 Stabilizer. Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet for additional information and precautions regarding the proper disposal of cyanuric acid.
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Page 6: Introduction
2 Introduction The Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 feeder creates a cyanuric acid (CYA) solution used for adding chlorine stabilizer to the pool or spa water. 2 .1 Overview of Operation The Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 feeder operates as follows: The feeder is installed on an existing Pulsar® booster pump and venturi loop and sits idle until needed. -
Page 7: Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 Feeder Overview
3 .1 Major Components List The Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 Feeder includes these components: Tank Tank Lid Floats Kerick Valves Drain Reducing Bushings (not shown) Figure 2. View of the Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 Feeder Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 Operation and Installation Manual (Model PS-1SS) Rev 0.1 01/2023... -
Page 8: Pre-Installation Instructions
Has the location of the feeder and distance from the booster pump and venturi loop been identified? Are all Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 feeder components on hand? Is all essential equipment supplied by others on hand? Are all COTS tools and other equipment on hand? Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 Operation and Installation Manual (Model PS-1SS) Rev 0.1 01/2023... -
Page 9: Installation Instructions
Isolate the discharge and suction of the booster pump and venturi loop by either closing the ½" ball valves or the 1 1/2" ball valves of the booster pump suction and venturi outlet. Once isolated, disconnect the existing fittings providing the inlet connection to the Pulsar® chlorine feeder and the Pulsar® Acid plus feeder, if installed. -
Page 10: Post-Installation Instructions
Danger: Fire or explosion could result from contamination or exposure to chlorinating compounds! Caution: Use of any other chemicals other than the Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 Stabilizer designed for use with this feeder is hazardous, possibly causing fire and/or explosion and will void this warranty. -
Page 11: Operation Instructions
Remove the feeder tank lid. With water in the feeder, use a scoop to fill the feeder with the desired amount of Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 Stabilizer needed to reach your target CYA PPM. (Refer to Section 7.2 for CYA dosing calculations) Replace and close the tank lid. -
Page 12: Preventative Maintenance
ƒ and ensuring smooth motion 8 .2 Cleaning Procedures 8 .2 .1 Equipment Needed ƒ – Rubber gloves – Apron – Safety glasses – Long sleeved clothing Water hose ƒ Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 Operation and Installation Manual (Model PS-1SS) Rev 0.1 01/2023... -
Page 13: Chemical Free Cleaning
Remove the feeder lid. If possible, allow the tank to run completely out of Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 Stabilizer. If time does not allow full consumption of all the CYA, use a scooper to remove any remaining CYA granules from the tank. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide
Clogged check valve Remove, inspect, and clean the check valve. Insufficient venturi suction Inspect booster pump and venturi installation. Refer to Pulsar® feeder manual for detailed troubleshooting steps to improve venturi operation. Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 Operation and Installation Manual (Model PS-1SS) Rev 0.1 01/2023... -
Page 15: Requirements & Specifications
Approximately 17lbs [7.7 kg] Operating Weight Full 209lbs [94.8kg] Operating Temperature 40 °F – 120 °F [4.4 °C – 40.6 °C] Feeder Tank Dimensions 20 1/4" OD x 30 1/8" H [51.4cm x 76.5cm] (without installation fittings) Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 Operation and Installation Manual (Model PS-1SS) Rev 0.1 01/2023... -
Page 16: Table 9. Chemical Feed Rate Specifications
Any CYA more than a half-pound will remain undissolved in the tank until the dissolved solution is consumed. Note: Measure your pool CYA PPM every 48 hours when dosing until desired PPM is reached. Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 Operation and Installation Manual (Model PS-1SS) Rev 0.1 01/2023... -
Page 17: Replacement Parts List And Views
½ threaded PVC Nipple, closed Solenis 205480 ½" FNPT PVC True Union Check Valve Solenis 205959 1/2" FNPT X 1/2" FNPT PVC Ball Valve Solenis 205605 Figure 3. View of the Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 Feeder Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 Operation and Installation Manual (Model PS-1SS) Rev 0.1 01/2023... -
Page 18: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty The Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 Feeder is warranted against any manufacturing defects in material or workmanship for a period of 12 months after installation or 18 months after shipping from Solenis, whichever is earlier. This warranty applies only to the original end-user. - Page 19 This page intentionally left blank Pulsar® Sunscreen 20 Operation and Installation Manual (Model PS-1SS) Rev 0.1 01/2023...
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