Zodiac LM3-40 Installation Manual And Owner's Manual

Zodiac LM3-40 Installation Manual And Owner's Manual

Saltwater chlorinator

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LM3 Series
Saltwater Chlorinator
Installation Guide
and Owner's Manual

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Safety Instructions
Electrical Hazard
Warnings regarding electrical shock risks during installation and operation.
Chemical Use Hazard
Precautions for handling pool chemicals and potential chlorine sensitivity.
Equipment Water Pressure Hazard
Safety advice concerning water pressure when working with pool equipment.
Prevent Child Injury and Drowning
Measures to prevent children from accessing or being injured by pool equipment.
Caution
General warnings for potential damage to equipment or personal injury.
How the Clearwater Chlorinator Works
Water Chemistry Requirements
Optimal levels for salt concentration, pH, alkalinity, and stabilizer.
LM3 Product Specifications
Technical details including salt level, flow rate, pressure, and dimensions.
Installation
Plumbing the Cell
Guidelines for horizontally installing the cell as the last pool equipment.
Flooded Plumbing Installation
Specific instructions for flooded plumbing setups to prevent gas build-up.
By-pass Plumbing Installation
Guidance on installing a control valve for by-pass plumbing configurations.
Multiple Installations
Instructions on plumbing multiple LM3 units in series or parallel.
Wiring to a Controller
Via an Auxiliary Relay at the Controller
Connecting LM3 power via an auxiliary relay for non-compatible controllers.
Via a Communications Link
Interfacing LM3 with various controller units using a communications link.
Operation
Control Panel Functions
Explanation of the ON/OFF, OUTPUT, and SUPER CHLORINATE buttons.
Maintenance
Regular Maintenance Checks
Weekly and monthly checks for cell, chlorine, pH, and other parameters.
Tips On Water Chemistry
Guidance on adjusting pH and understanding total alkalinity's role.
Adding Salt to the Pool
Use of Algaecides
When and how to use algaecides in conjunction with the chlorinator.
Use of Sequestering Agents
How sequestering agents prevent scale from high calcium hardness.
Use of Phosphate Removers
How phosphate levels affect chlorine and when to use removers.
How Much Salt to Add
Salt Requirements
Chart detailing salt amounts needed for different pool sizes.
How to Add Salt
Step-by-step guide for correctly adding salt to the pool.
Adding Stabilizer (Cyanuric Acid) to the Pool
Stabilizer Requirements
Chart showing stabilizer amounts needed for different pool sizes.
Manually Cleaning the Cell
Step-by-step procedure for manual cleaning of the cell electrodes.

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