Raypak 130A Operation Manual page 2

Water Chemistry
WATER CHEMISTRY
NOTE: Corrosive water voids all warranties.
Chemical imbalance can cause severe damage to your
heater and associated equipment. Maintain your water chem-
istry according to Table 1. If the mineral content and dissolved
solids in the water become too high, scale forms inside the heat
exchanger tubes, reducing heater efficiency and damaging the
heater. If the pH drops below 7.2, this will cause corrosion of
the heat exchanger and severely damage the heater. Heat
exchanger damage resulting from chemical imbalance is not
covered by the warranty.
For your health and the protection of your pool equipment, it
is essential that your water be chemically balanced. The follow-
ing levels must be used as a guide for balanced water.
CAUTION
FREE CHLORINE MUST NOT EXCEED 5 PPM WHICH CAN
DAMAGE THE HEATER AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
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ATER HEMISTRY IPS
• Occasional chemical shock dosing of the pool or spa water
should not damage the heater providing the water is bal-
anced.
Recommended Level(s)
Water Temp. (Deg. F)
pH
Total Alkalinity (PPM)
Calcium Hardness (PPM)
Salt (PPM)
Free Chlorine (PPM)*
Total Dissolved Solids (PPM)
*Free Chlorine Must Not Exceed 5 PPM!
Check Valve
Skimmer
Pool
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Table 1. Water Chemistry.
Fiberglass Pools
68 to 88
7.3 to 7.4
120 to 150
200 to 300
6000 MAXIMUM
2 to 3
3000 MAXIMUM
Filter
Pump
Figure 1. Pool/Chlorinator Setup.
• Automatic chemical dosing devices and salt chlorinators are
usually more efficient in heated water, unless controlled,
they can lead to excessive chlorine level which can damage
your heater.
• Further advice should be obtained from your pool or spa
builder, accredited pool shop, or chemical supplier for the
correct levels for your water.
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UTOMATIC HLORINATORS
All chemicals must be introduced and completely diluted
into the pool or spa water before being circulated through the
heater. Do not place sanitizing chemicals in the skimmer.
High chemical concentrations will result when the pump is not
running (e.g. overnight).
Chlorinators must feed downstream of the heater and have
an anti-siphoning device to prevent chemical back-up into the
heater when the pump is shut off. See Figure 1.
NOTE: High chemical concentrates from feeders and
chlorinators that are out of adjustment will cause rapid
corrosion to the heat exchanger. Such damage is not
covered under the warranty.
Fiberglass Spas
89 to 104
7.3 to 7.4
120 to 150
150 to 200
6000 MAXIMUM
2 to 3
3000 MAXIMUM
Check Valve
Return to Pool
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HEMICAL EEDERS
Other Pool & Spa Types
68 to 104
7.6 to 7.8
80 to 120
200 to 400
6000 MAXIMUM
2 to 3
3000 MAXIMUM
Heater
Auto-Chlorinator