SALT REQUIREMENT
ChlorMaker IL can generate both Chlorine or Bromine. It all depends on which sanitizer the user prefers. Use So-
dium Chloride Salt if you prefer Chlorine Generation and Sodium Bromide Salt if you prefer Bromine. Please Note:
Each salt requires a different level of salinity for ChlorMaker IL to operate effectively. WARNING: SALT ONLY
NEEDS TO BE ADDED ONCE AND BROUGHT TO THE APPROPRIATE SALT LEVEL (BLUE LIGHTS) PER
SPA WATER CHANGE. DO NOT KEEP ADDING SALT (See Salt Level Indicator Section Below).
CHLORINE SALT - SODIUM CHLORIDE (NaCl): Raise Salt Level to 1,500 to 2,000 PPM (Parts Per Million).
Approved salts include “pool salt” made for salt water chlorine generating systems, canning and pickling salt from
your local market, and some water softener salts that are 99% pure sodium chloride or better. These approved
salts are generally available at pool & spa supply stores, home improvement centers and On-Line stores in a
variety of sizes. Never use rock salt or salts that have more than 1% “anti-caking agents”, “yellow prussiate of
soda”, or “sodium ferrocyanide”. These compounds may cause surface staining. Please use chart below.
BROMINE SALT - SODIUM BROMIDE (NaBr): Raise Salt Level to 2,500 to 3,000 PPM (Parts Per Million).
There are several manufacturers of Sodium Bromide Salt to choose from. Please make sure the Sodium Bro-
mide you purchase is 99% pure or better. Ask your local pool and spa dealer for assistance. Please use chart
below.
Chart is Based on 100 Gallons or 379 Liters of Spa Water
SALT TYPE POUNDS CUPS
99% Pure Sodium Chloride (NaCl) - Pool Salt, Water Softener &
Other Coarse Grain Salts 1.5 2.5
99% Pure Sodium Bromide (NaBr) Fine Grain Salt 2.5 4.0
The amount of salt to add and dissolve is dependent upon the size of the spa. Determine the volume of water in
gallons or liters by checking the spa owner’s manual or use any internet volume calculator.
99% Pure Sodium Chloride (NaCl) Coarse Grain Example For a 350 Gallon Spa: Divide 350 Gal by 100 Gallons
then multiply answer by 2.5 Cups. (350 / 100 = 3.5 x 2.5 = 8.75 Cups)
99% Pure Sodium Bromide (NaBr) Fine Grain Example For a 1,326 Liter Spa: Divide 1,326 Liters by 379 Liters
then multiply answer by 4.0 Cups. (1,326 / 379 = 3.5 x 4.0 = 14 Cups)
Simply pour the recommended amount of salt directly into the spa water to bring the concentration to the recom-
mended level. Turn the spa jets on to help dissolve the salt. Warmer water will aid in dissolving the salt faster. If
the water is cold it may take several hours for the salt to fully dissolve.
WARNING: Do not turn ChlorMaker IL on until all the salt has fully dissolved.
SALT LEVEL INDICATOR
This Salt Water System will indicate if the salt level is within the recommended range listed above. It will indicate
proper salt levels by showing solid BLUE lights WHILE PRODUCING CHLORINE. When NOT producing chlorine
it will be in Standby Mode which is indicated by a quick GREEN ash every 10 seconds (see below).
Solid RED & GREEN lights: Salt Level Too High (Cell Shuts Off To Protect Cell & Spa) - Dilute Salt
Solid GREEN lights WHILE producing chlorine: Salt Level On The High Side
Solid BLUE lights WHILE producing chlorine: Salt Level Within Normal Range
Solid RED lights WHILE producing chlorine: Salt Level On The Low Side
STANDBY MODE: Quick GREEN ash every 10 seconds when NOT producing chlorine (Very Normal)
IMPORTANT: It is important to occasionally check that the lights are indicating proper salt level. Always
use Salt Test Strips to check the salt level and adjust the water according to the Test Strips. If Test Strips
Show Too High: remove some water from the spa and replace with fresh water. Re-test and adjust as nec-
essary. If Test Strips Show Too Low: Add salt, re-test and adjust as necessary.
