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    888-921-POOL Electronic Chlorine Generator by LDLINE CONTRO LS INC. G www .goldlinecontrols.com A QUA IT E R ®[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this electrical equipment, basic safety precau- tions should always be followed, including the following: • READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS • Disconnect all AC power during installation. • Warning - To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely super[...]

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    T able of Content s OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION General General General General General .........................................................................................1 Water Chemistry Water Chemistry Water Chemistry Water Chemistry Water Chemistry .....................................................................[...]

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    1 OPERA TION The Aqua Rite ® is an automatic chlorine generation system for pool or spa sanita- tion. The operation requires a low concentration of salt (sodium chloride) in the pool water. These levels are low enough that it normally will not be tasted. The Aqua Rite automatically sanitizes your pool by converting the salt into free chlorine whic[...]

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    Saturation index The saturation index (Si) relates to the calcium and alkalinity in the water and is an indicator of the pool water "balance". Y our water is properly balanced if the Si is 0 ±.2. If the Si is below -0.2, the water is corrosive and plaster pool walls will be dissolved into the water . If the Si is above +0.2, scaling and [...]

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    3 Salt Level Use the chart on page 4 to determine how much salt in pounds or (Kgs) need to be added to reach the recommended levels. Use the equations below (measurements are in feet/gallons and meters/liters) if pool size is unknown. The ideal salt level is between 2700-3400 ppm (parts per million) with 3200 ppm being optimal. If the level is low,[...]

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    4 G allo ns an d ( L ite rs) o f Poo l/S p a wa te r 12,000 14,000 16,000 18, 000 20,000 22,000 32,000 24,000 34,000 26,000 36,000 28,000 38,000 30,000 40,000 Cur rent salt level (450 00) (52,500) (60, 000) (67,500) (75, 000) ( 82, 500) (120 ,000) (90,000) (127 ,500) (97,500) (135 ,000) (105 ,000) ( 142 ,500) (1 12,5 00) (150 ,000) pp m 0 32 0 (145[...]

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    5 POU NDS an d (K g) OF S TABILI ZE R ( CYANURI C ACI D) N EEDE D FOR 80 PPM G allo ns an d (L iters ) of Poo l/ Sp a wa ter Cur ren t S t abilizer Level (ppm) 0 ppm 20 ppm 60 ppm 30 ppm 40 ppm 50 ppm 70 ppm 80 ppm 10 ppm 12 ,00 0 (4 50 00 ) 8, 00 0 (3 00 00 ) 14 ,00 0 (5 25 00 ) 10 ,00 0 (3 75 00 ) 16 ,00 0 (6 00 00 ) 18 ,00 0 (6 75 00 ) 20 ,00 0 [...]

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    6 Controls Main Switch Note: When the Aqua Rite ® is being controlled by the optional Jandy AquaLink ® RS, the main switch will not funciton. AUTO : For normal operation, the Main Switch should be left in the AUTO position. In this position the Aqua Rite will produce chlorine according to the "Desired Output %" adjustment setting for th[...]

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    7 "Desired Output %" adjustment knob The "Desired Output %" adjustment knob is located in the lower center of the Aqua Rite control panel. This setting is used to control the amount of chlorine the Aqua Rite generates. Raise this setting to increase chlorine level and lower it to decrease chlorine level. Note: The "Desired [...]

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    8 Maint aining the Aqua Rite System To maintain maximum performance, it is recommended that you open and visually inspect the cell every 3 months or after cleaning your filter. The Aqua Rite ® will remind you to do this by flashing the "Inspect Cell" LED after approximately 500 hours of operation. After you inspect the cell (and clean, i[...]

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    9 INST ALLA TION Installation must be performed in accordance with Local and NEC codes. Preparing Pool/Spa Water Refer to page 1 for recommended chemical levels. The pool's chemistry must be balanced BEFORE activating the Aqua Rite ® . NOTE: If the pool does not have new water, add 1 quart of metal remover and 1 quart of non-copper based alga[...]

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    Plumbing Ensure that the Aqua Rite ® installation does not constitute a cross connection with the local potable water supply. Consult local plumbing codes. The flow switch and cell should be plumbed in the return line to the pool/spa. The preferred installation is after (downstream) all the pool equipment (filter, heater, solar, etc.). The electro[...]

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    11 Wiring Power must be shut off at the circuit breaker before performing any wiring. Be sure to follow Local and NEC electrical codes. To provide safe operation, the Aqua Rite ® must be properly grounded and bonded. Input Power For stand alone operation: Wire the Aqua Rite to the LOAD SIDE of the filter pump timer. It is very important that the A[...]

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    12 Input Power for use with Jandy AquaLink ® RS: Wire the AquaRite ® DIRECTLY to 120/240VAC power (not through timer or re- lay). Optional Jandy AquaLink RS: The Jandy AquaLink RS and Aqua Rite use a 4 wire connection to communicate and can be wired up to 500' apart. Any outdoor rated 4 conductor cable can be used. Locate appropriate screw t[...]

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    13 T roubleshooting Visit www.goldlinecontrols.com for helpful information on operation, maintenance and troubleshooting your Aqua Rite ® Electronic Chlorine Generator. You may also call for technical assistance at 888-921-POOL. Technicians at the factory are avail- able from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Be sure[...]

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    14 4. "Low Salt" LED illuminated or flashing Check salt level in pool/spa. If salt level is low, add salt according to chart on page 4. Before adding large quantities of salt, it is advisable to have your salt level professionally checked. 5. "High Salt" LED illuminated Check salt level in pool/spa. If salt level is too high, lo[...]

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    15 Aqua Rite ® & Aqua T rol ® Limited W arranty This warranty statement is applicable to all Aqua Rite and Aqua T r ol units with product date codes of January 1, 2002 and after, and supersedes all warranty statements dated prior to January 1, 2002. This Limited Warranty applies only to Aqua Rite and Aqua Trol Electronic Chlorine Generators. [...]

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    16 5. Problems resulting from installing less than one Aqua Rite unit per 40,000 gallons (25,000 gallons commercial/public pools) or one Aqua Trol unit per 18,000 gallons of pool water. 6. Problems resulting from tampering, accident, abuse, negligence, unauthorized repairs or alterations, fire, flood, lightning, freezing, external water, war, or ac[...]

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    Questions? Refer to www.goldlinecontrols.com for latest manual revisions, additional information and helpful service. Or, you may visit your local Authorized Aqua Rite Dealer or call 888-921- POOL (7665) for assistance. ELECTROL YTIC CHLORINE GENERA TOR BASIC POOL MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS East Greenwich, RI 02818 USA 092009a WEEKL Y MONTHL Y QUARTE[...]