INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

PURAPOOL

pH PERFECTOR CONTROLLER

DIGITAL SERIES

Manual: Products: Version 1.4 SM-pH

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1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION This pH Controller is part of the new range of controllers that are easy to install, program and use. The controllers now come with two pump options: the original peristaltic pump which has a capacity of 3 litres/hour (for small to medium-sized pools) or the new pulse pump which has a capacity of 5 litres/hour (for larger pools up to 2500m3). Now even more versatile, the controllers allow for user-defined pumping cycles ensuring efficient regulation of ANY SIZED domestic or commercial pool or spa.

2. PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BEFORE INSTALLATION

ATTENTION!!! BEFORE CARRYING OUT THE INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE PH CONTROLLER, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY NON-COMPLIANCE TO ANY OF THE DISPOSITIONS HEREBY CONTAINED MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR THINGS OR THE INCORRECT FUNCTIONING AND DAMAGE TO PARTS OF THE EQUIPMENT.

WARNINGS During the phase of installation of the pH CONTROLLER verify that:

• The power supply corresponds to what is indicated on the label situated on the base of the unit;

• The pressure at the injection point is lower than 1.5 bar; • the suction tube is inserted inside the product tank, connected to the

suction connector (left-side tube connector); • The delivery tube is connected to the pump delivery connector (right-

side tube connector), and inserted into the injection fitting in the water delivery pipeline.

N.B: Verify the presence of all parts in the packing and carefully read all of the Instructions Manual before beginning installation of the pH CONTROLLER.

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3. PARTS IDENTIFICATION TABLE

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A B

2. 4. 6.

5. 3. 7. 8.

LEGEND

1. pH CONTROLLER 2. pH Probe 3. pH probe holder 4. Non-Return injection Valve

5. ⅜”x ½” Thread Adaptor 6. Filter/Weight 7. Suction tube connection (LDPE, hard tube) 8. Delivery tube connection (Tygon, soft tube)

N.B: In addition, two appropriate-sized pipe-brackets (as pictured) are

required to mount probe and return-valve into flow-pipes.

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4. CONTROLLER DESCRIPTION

IDENTIFICATION

1. Power Supply cable gland; 2. pH probe connection point; 3. Power on/off touch pad; 4. Control touch pads; 5. Digital display showing the value found by the pH probe; 6. LED visualises operational status of dosing cycle; 7. LED visualises alarm violation status; 8. LED visualises current operating mode; A Suction tube connection; B Delivery tube connection;

5. TECHNICAL DATA

Unit pH Controller Dosing capacity 3 litres per hour (Peristaltic)

5 litres per hour (Pulse) Primary Input Volts AC 220-240

50-60Hz Amps – Total 0.3

Housing Dimensions (Inc. Mounting Bracket)

Length 245mm Width 48mm Height 220mm

Approvals RoHS

Alternative Pulse Pump

Peristaltic Pump

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8

3

4

6

77

2 1

A2

B3

B3

A

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6. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Mount the pH CONTROLLER on a rigid support (a vertical wall), in a position which allows operators easy access. STEP 1: Attach two pipe brackets to the pipe leading from the filter to the cell (shown as #2, #3). STEP 2: Insert Return valve (part 4) into closest pipe bracket (#3) to the cell. STEP 3: Insert Sensor Probe (part 2) into closest pipe bracket (#2) to filter.

WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH ACTUAL SENSOR! STEP 4: Attach one end of the suction tube (part 7) to the suction tube of the pump (A), the other end to the Filter/Weight (part 6) which is then placed in the Acid container. STEP 5: Attach one end of other plastic tube (part 8) to the return tube of the pump (B), the other end to the Return valve (part 4).

1. pH Unit 2. pH Probe 3. Injection point 4. Acid Tank 5. Suction Filter 6. Saltwater Chlorinator 7. Chlorinator Cell 8. Heat Pump 9. Filter 10. Pump 11. Control Panel

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2 3

4

5

8

100

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6

7

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7. SETTING PROCEDURE

The pH CONTROLLER is a menu driven device. Pressing MENU steps the controller through 4 modes in the following order: 0 Normal operations (Default mode)

1 FEED mode 2 ALARM mode 3 CALIBRATION mode

Most of the controller operation will be in the Default Mode where the display shows the present pH value. If the controller is ever left in another mode for more than a minute, the controller will revert back to this mode. 7.1 The FEED mode sets the desired pH level to be maintained. To set FEED, press MENU until FEED light is ON. Use (▲▼) arrows to adjust to required value. Press ENTER to save new setting. (Recommended value is 7.4) 7.2 The ALARM mode sets the lower limit. To set ALARM, press MENU until ALARM light is ON. Use (▲▼) arrows to adjust to required value. (Recommended value is 6.8). Press ENTER to save new setting. 7.3 The CALIBRATION mode is to check or to re-set the calibration of the pH sensor. After an extended period, the controller may need to be re-calibrated. To re-calibrate, remove probe from saddle and place in a buffer solution (usually 7.5pH). Press MENU until CALIBRATION light is ON. Use (▲▼) arrows to adjust to the pH value of the buffer. Press ENTER to save new setting. 7.4 ALKALINE setting. This setting is set at installation & should only be done by an authorized installer. Some installations require an alkaline solution to be dispensed, which raise raises the pH.

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7.5 The CONFIGURATION mode allows the user to define the pumping cycle. It is a new addition to the functionality of the 2008/2009 pH controller models and ensures the optimum setting for each installation and pool condition.

There are two parameters, which define the pumping cycle. The first, CYCLE TIME is the time measurement of each cycle. It is defined in minutes and can have a value from 1 to 10. The second parameter is the % of CYCLE TIME. This parameter defines the length of time the pump actually doses as a percentage of the cycle time. It can have a value from 1% to 100%. To enter this mode, press both the MENU and (▼) arrow while turning on the power. Upon entering the mode, the first value to be displayed is the CYCLE TIME. Use (▲▼) to change this value. Pressing ENTER will save the value. Pressing ENTER is also required to move onto the next parameter, % of CYCLE TIME. Again, use (▲▼) to change value and press ENTER to save. Pressing ENTER will also return you to normal mode. The default setting for the pH CONTROLLER is 3 minutes for CYCLE TIME and 25% for % of CYCLE TIME. This means: a new cycle will start every 3 minutes (180 seconds) with the pump actually dosing for 45 seconds of approximately 37.5ml (Peristaltic)/ 62.25ml (Pulse) of liquid acid per cycle. Examples of configuration settings If used on a spa or small pool, it may be more suitable to increase the CYCLE TIME and reduce the % of CYCLE TIME; ensuring smaller quantities are dosed each cycle. For example: CYCLE TIME @ 5 minutes (300 seconds) % of CYCLE TIME @ 10% (300 x 10/100 = 30) The dosing pump will operate for 30 seconds every 5 minutes, dosing approximately 25ml each cycle (Peristaltic)*. For a very large commercial pool, it may be more suitable to retain the standard CYCLE TIME but increase the % of CYCLE ensuring larger

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quantities are dosed each cycle. For example: CYCLE TIME @ 3 minutes (180 seconds) % of CYCLE TIME @ 40% (180 x 40/100 = 72) The dosing pump will operate for 72 seconds every 3 minutes, dosing approximately 99.6ml each cycle (Pulse)**. * Peristaltic pump dosing capacity = 3 litres per hour. ** Pulse pump dosing capacity = 5 litres per hour. Note: When setting values, if the controller is left without pressing ENTER, the new setting will not be saved. If you press MENU while setting a value, the setting will not be saved. 7.6 OPERATION Once set up, if pH of the pool exceeds the FEED value, the controller will start a pumping cycle and the DOSING CYCLE light will blink. If the value drops below the ALARM value, an active dosing cycle will stop and the ALARM VIOLATION light will blink. The Alkaline light will only be lit when the unit is set to the Alkaline Function.

8. MAINTENANCE Tube substitution STEP 1: Switch the controller off, so that the pump motor cannot operate. STEP 2: Raise the transparent hinged lid. STEP 3: To disassemble, position the roller-holder with the two rollers vertically. Remove the left tube connector from its seat, pulling the tube upwards, following its course by manually rotating the roller-holder clockwise, until the tube connector situated on the right of the pump has also been extracted. STEP 4: To assemble, position the roller-holder with the two rollers horizontally. Fully insert the tube connector in the seat on the left, with the curved part downwards. Squeeze the tube into its seat, gradually following its course by manually rotating the roller-holder clockwise, until the tube connector situated at the right of the pump has also been fully inserted. STEP 5: Ensure the transparent lid is closed when finished.

9. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Before you call for service please read the Operating Instruction carefully and check through the following points regarding your responsibilities as customer. A service fee will be charged should service be required as a result of:

1. Power point not turned ON. 2. Faulty Power-point. 3. Unit incorrectly installed. 4. Incorrect values set in active modes. 5. Poor water chemistry (Total Alkalinity). 6. Unit having been tampered with by unauthorized persons.

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WARNING: THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE CONTROLLER HOUSING. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.

10. WARRANTY

Residential: 1 year Full warranty, 2 years pro-rata. Note: This warranty does not include the peristaltic pump or accessories at end of 1 year Full warranty.

- The manufacturer warrants this pH Controller to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase*.

- In addition to the one (1) year warranty, the manufacturer further warrants the power pack for an additional two (2) year period (parts only)**.

* If no proof of purchase date is supplied, the warranty period begins on the date of manufacturer as encoded on the product. ** The cost of field service calls and/or freight cost to return goods for repair are not covered by this warranty after the one (1) year unconditional period has expired. Exclusions from Warranty. The Warranty does not cover the peristaltic pump or pH probe/sensor. The pH Controller is designed for residential use only and any commercial application voids all warranty. If the unit is used in any application other than as a pH Controller in a swimming pool, the purchaser and/or end-user releases the manufacturer from any and all claims related to the use of the pH Controller and agrees to indemnify the manufacturer from any claims related to improper or non-authorized use. This warranty does not cover problems arising from whole or in part from purchaser’s or user’s negligence, misuse or abuse, improper maintenance or installation, accident, improper application, failure to follow all safety instructions or precautions, Acts of God, abnormal weather conditions, damage from plants or animals and improper use of chemicals. This warranty specifically excludes all incidental or consequential damages, except where state law requires them to be paid. To Submit a Claim: Only the original purchaser may submit a claim under this limited warranty. All claims must be accompanied by an original purchase receipt.