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Zodiac DuoClear Installation Manual And Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Complete In-Ground Pool Sanitizing System Installation Guide and Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    • Scratching or bending plates in vessel housing can reduce vessel life. • Power to the DuoClear system should be turned off before unplugging the vessel connectors to prevent cell damage and low voltage sparks. • Keep the electrode terminals protected with a light coating of silicone grease to allow for a positive electric connection. Use of any other type of grease may damage the terminal seals and ‘o’...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Stabilizer Requirements Chart ........18 Replacing the DuoClear Cartridge ........18 Cleaning the Electrode .

  • Page 5: How The Duoclear Works

    The DuoClear™ combines Nature mineral sanitizing technology with Clearwater saltwater chlorination. In the DuoClear pool, trace amounts of silver and copper are used to kill bacteria and inhibit algae growth. These minerals work with trace amounts of chlorine to provide complete pool sanitizing.

  • Page 7: Installation

    3. Turn power to the DuoClear off before unplugging the electrode connectors. 4. Use only silicone grease on electrode terminals. 5. Do not use PVC Primer or PVC Primer/Cleaner on the PVC pipes or DuoClear vessel during plumbing. 6. Do not immerse terminals in acid wash solution, and avoid accidental contact with salt water.

  • Page 8: Installing The Power Pack

    If a valve is required, due to a flooded plumbing situation, use a one-way check valve on the outlet side. The maximum flow rate for the DuoClear is 80 GPM. If flow exceeds this, the unit must be plumbed on by-pass.

  • Page 9: Linking Duoclear To A Pool Automation System

    DuoClear and the pool automation controller. Hardwire the DuoClear power pack to the LOAD side of the pool pump relay. While wiring to the pump relay is the preferred method, the DuoClear main power can be wired to an auxiliary relay.
  • Page 10 Clips Interface for Automation System Controllers Since the DuoClear can be connected to several different controllers, it is necessary to select and setup an interface for the specific unit controlling the unit. 1. Turn on power to the DuoClear and pump via the controller.

  • Page 11: Check Salt / Low Flow Warnings To Controller

    Check Salt / No Flow Warnings to Controllers When a low salt or no flow condition occurs, the DuoClear sends a message to the controller and the controller signals the user to check for the condition as indicated below.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation The daily chlorine production of the DuoClear is controlled by the number of hours the DuoClear and filtration system are on ON, and the setting of the chlorine output control. Power to the unit is controlled by the pool timer or controller. The DuoClear functions can only be set when the filtration system is operating.

  • Page 13: Startup Procedures

    RESET button is used only at startup and whenever the Nature2 cartridge is replaced. Startup Procedures Before starting the DuoClear system the required amount of salt (based on pool size) must be added to the pool. (See Salt Requirements chart in Maintenance).

  • Page 14: Operating Tips

    When switched on for the first time, the DuoClear will go through an initialization sequence, indicated by the yellow light being illuminated. After a short period the light will switch off and the system will begin normal operation. The chlorinator defaults to the ‘zero output’ state. The user can then select the desired output level. Start the operation of the DuoClear at maximum output.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Test for chlorine stabilizer reading. Adjust if necessary. • Visually inspect the DuoClear unit and remove any debris that may have passed through the filter and lodged in the vessel. Check the electrode for calcium build-up and manually clean as needed. Take care not to scratch or bend the electrode.

  • Page 16: Adding Salt To The Pool

    Use of Algaecides and Phosphate Removers Algaecides may be used in conjunction with a DuoClear system but are usually not necessary. Use only ammonia based or poly-quat algaecides. Do not use copper or silver-based algeacides as it will void the Nature non-stain guarantee.

  • Page 17: Salt Requirements Chart

    Pounds and (KG) of salt needed to raise level to 4000 PPM How to Add Salt Only 99.5% pure refined, non-iodized salt (sodium chloride) should be used with the DuoClear system. Do not use salt containing YPS (yellow prussate of soda) as it may stain the plaster finish.

  • Page 18: Adding Stabilizer To The Pool

    WARNING: As the DuoClear system requires sufficient residual silver in the system to sanitize effectively with the low chlorine levels, the pool will not be sanitized sufficiently if the DuoClear system is operated without replacing the DuoClear Nature2 cartridge when indicated.

  • Page 19: Cleaning The Electrode

    10. Reset valves. Turn pump and DuoClear on, and confirm chlorine output and settings. Resetting the Fuse A resettable fuse is located above the power cord in the middle of the DuoClear power pack. If the fuse is blown (popped, with white area exposed): •...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with your DuoClear, please follow the troubleshooting steps below to restore performance. Any type of electrical troubleshooting should be performed by a qualified pool professional or cer tified electrician. If fur ther assistance is required, contact Zodiac Customer Service at 800-822-7933.
  • Page 21 Retest chlorine daily until proper level is reached. If lowest setting continues to over chlorinate, reduce pump run time to 6 hrs daily. If excessive chlorine continues, the DuoClear is oversized for the pool. • Manually turn off unit.

  • Page 22: Duoclear Limited Warranty

    Our sole obligation under this warranty, and the purchaser’s sole remedy, is limited to the repair or replacement of the DuoClear, or one of its parts. This DuoClear Limited Warranty applies to the original owner only.
  • Page 24 ZODIAC POOL CARE, INC. 2620 Commerce Way Vista, CA 92081 Tel: 800-822-7933 Fax: 877-327-1403 © 2007 Zodiac Pool Care, Inc. All rights reserved. TL-2500 7/07 www.zodiacpoolcare.com...

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