POOL LAB ASP PL Series Manuale utente
OWNER'S MANUAL
PL Series ASP – Auto Sampling Photometer
IMPORTANT
Read this manual carefully before operating your
Pool Lab ASP
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
rev. 9
Manufactured by Poolpower Australia Pty Ltd
actory 1b, 39-45 Susan Street
ELTHAM, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA 3095
email: service@poolpower.com.au
Patented Technology
Patent Technology Numbers:
Australia No. 2003240282
Canada No. 2,483,477
rance No. R 1 511 976
Germany No. 603 28 601.1-08
New Zealand No. 537012
Spain No. EP 1 511 976
Switzerland No. CH 1 511 976
UK No. UK 1 511 976
USA No. 7,988,916
IMPORTANT NOTES: ACID DOSING SYSTEM
•Regular inspection and maintenance of the acid dosing system is
required
•ailure to complete regular inspections and/or maintenance voids
product warranty and may pose a health and safety risk
•Domestic Pools – Service at least every 12 months
•Commercial Applications – Service at least every 6 month
•Ensure area around the acid dosing system is inaccessible to children
and animals
•Always wear appropriate protective clothing, gloves, and eye protection
when handling acid and when servicing the acid dosing system
ASP Acid Service Kit
Pool Lab Part #55619
READ MANUAL FOR SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
OR
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE AGENT
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T ble of Contents
IMPORTANT NOTES: ACID DOSING SYSTEM...................................................................2
PACKAGE CONTENTS.........................................................................................................4
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................................5
IMPORTANT SA ETY INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................................6
Health and Hypothermia Warnings.............................................................................................................. 6
Hydrochloric (Muriatic) Acid Warnings...................................................................................7
Acid Dosing System Warnings..................................................................................................................... 7
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................8
OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................9
HOW THE POOL LAB ASP WORKS........................................................................................................... 9
WATER BALANCE...............................................................................................................10
POOL SHOP OR MANUAL WATER TESTING..........................................................................................10
CHLORINE PRODUCTION AND CONTROL ...........................................................................................10
ree Chlorine Residual......................................................................................................................... 10
High Chlorine Demand.......................................................................................................................... 11
Chlorine Stabilizer – Cyanuric Acid....................................................................................................... 11
Combined Chlorine - Chloramines........................................................................................................11
pH CONTROL AND ACID DELIVERY....................................................................................................... 12
Total Alkalinity (T.A.)................................................................................................................................... 12
Calcium Hardness..................................................................................................................................... 13
High Calcium (Hard) water sources – the Langlier Saturation Index.........................................................14
WATER CIRCULATION.......................................................................................................15
CONSUMABLES..................................................................................................................16
Reagent Bags............................................................................................................................................ 16
Hydrochloric Acid – 16.5%......................................................................................................................... 17
Procedure to dilute 33% Hydrochloric Acid...........................................................................................18
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE..............................................................................................19
Peristaltic Pump Maintenance................................................................................................................... 19
CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW...........................................................................................20
QUICK START - SET UP GUIDE.........................................................................................21
SYSTEM CON IGURATION..................................................................................................................... 22
Authority Level...................................................................................................................................... 22
Pool and Spa Volumes......................................................................................................................... 22
USER PRE ERENCES - SETTINGS........................................................................................................23
TESTS PER DAY – (Default setting: 3) ............................................................................................... 23
CL TARGET – (Default setting: 2.0)...................................................................................................... 23
PH TARGET – (Default setting: 7.6).....................................................................................................23
ASP TOOLS – UTILITIES.......................................................................................................................... 24
Reagents.............................................................................................................................................. 24
Run Tests.............................................................................................................................................. 24
Run Tests & Deliveries.......................................................................................................................... 24
Acid Prime............................................................................................................................................ 24
INSTALLATION GUIDE........................................................................................................25
DRAIN TUBE............................................................................................................................................. 26
INSTALLATION SCHEMATIC.................................................................................................................... 27
WIRING..................................................................................................................................................... 27
ACID DOSING SYSTEM........................................................................................................................... 28
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE............................................................................................29
WARRANTY IN ORMATION...............................................................................................31
CONDITIONS............................................................................................................................................ 32
NOTES.................................................................................................................................33
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Qty Description Im ge
1 x ASP – Auto Sampling
Photometer
2 x 55601 - ASP Union Tail White
55602 - ASP Union O-Ring
55603 - ASP Union Nut
1 x 55615 – ASP Peri-Pump
(c/w 3.0 meter cable)
1 x 55620 – Acid Cap Assembly
1 x 55703 - ree Chlorine / pH
Reagent Set
2 Meters 55617- ASP Peri-Pump Clear
Tubing (Smaller Size)
3mm ID – 5mm OD
1 Meter 55618 – ASP External Waste
Line Tubing (Larger Size)
6mm ID – 9mm OD
1 x 55506-BLACK - Acid Injector
w/ check valve & o-ring
1 x 55616 - ASP Peri-Pump Cable
Tie. (365mm x 7.5mm)
1 x 55617-W ASP Clear Tubing
Weight
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
•Do not use bromine based products in the pool. Use of bromine will void the
warranty on your chlorine cell.
•It is the pool owner's responsibility to ensure water is regularly tested and balanced.
Your local pool professional can advise you on appropriate testing frequency and
balance criteria in your area.
•When taking a water sample for testing, make sure to use an appropriate water
sample bottle (available from most pool shops), and ensure the sample is as fresh
as possible. Avoid exposing the sample to heat and/or sunlight while in transit.
•Do not use old soft drink bottle for water samples as this may produce highly
inaccurate test results.
•Where calcium hardness of the pool / spa water exceeds 200ppm, the water must
be balanced according to the Langlier Index to ensure water is not scale forming.
Consult you local pool professional for advice.
•Do not assume the chlorinator is faulty if a chlorine test reveals a low free chlorine
level. There are many factors that relate to chlorine demand in the water. Refer to
the troubleshooting guide in this manual for more information
•Regular manual 'super chlorination' or 'shock dosing' may be required in pools
particularly where chlorine demand or bather load is high.
•Test salt level before calculating your salt addition requirements, even on a new
installation – especially where liquid chlorine had been used previously.
•ree chlorine levels above 4.0ppm may void manufacturer warranties on your
equipment.
•Unnecessarily high salt levels may contribute to corrosion of pool and spa
equipment.
•Only use original and proprietary Pool Lab Reagent Bags.
•Never add pool or spa chemicals directly to the skimmer as this can lead to false pH
and chlorine readings on the ASP, and therefore incorrect chemical dosing.
•Pool L b recommend the use of Cy nuric Acid (St bilizer) t concentr tion
of between 50-80 ppm for outdoor pools to help protect chlorine in the w ter
from destruction by sun light
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
➔Read all sections of this owner's manual before installing or operating the
equipment
➔Do not allow children or any unqualified person to operate or perform any
maintenance on this equipment.
➔Always ensure free chlorine level is maintained above 1.0ppm and avoid free
chlorine levels above 3.0ppm
➔Ensure water is regularly tested by a pool professional, and ensure all aspects of
water balance are properly maintained.
➔Do not allow bathers to use pool or spa if the free chlorine level is above 8.0ppm
➔OR SPA ONLY INSTALLATIONS: Proper sanitation requires the spa be
periodically drained completely. As a guide, the number of days between complete
spa drainage should be equal to the volume of the spa in litres, divided by 10 times
the maximum number of daily spa users
Health and Hypothermia Warnings
➔People with medical conditions should consult a physician before entering pool or
spa water
➔Maximum spa water temperature is 40 degrees C
➔Bathing time in spa water at (or near) 40 degrees C should not exceed 15 minutes
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Hydrochloric (Muri tic) Acid W rnings
➔Read warnings on the label. Do not allow acid to come in contact with skin, eyes or
mouth, and follow directions on label if accidental contact occurs.
➔Hydrochloric acid is highly corrosive, and will corrode metallic surfaces.
➔General advice for accidental skin or eye contact with Hydrochloric Acid is to flush
continuously with fresh running water for at least 15 minutes, and remove any
contaminated clothing. Seek immediate medical attention.
➔Hydrochloric Acid does produce dangerous fumes. These fumes are highly irritating
to skin, eyes and airways, and can also damage equipment. Always ensure the
area is well ventilated when handling acid.
➔Always wear protective clothing when handling acid or servicing the acid dosing
system. Acid resistant gloves, eye protection or face shield, boots and a suitable
respirator are recommended.
Note: a Type E filter approved to EN141, European Standard for Gas Filters is
suitable for Hydrochloric acid fumes
➔Service acid dosing pump at least every 12 months
➔When diluting acid, always add acid to water. Never dd w ter to cid.
➔Store acid in a cool, dry, and well ventilated place away from sources of moisture.
Keep away from incompatible materials, such as oxidizing agents, organic
materials, metals and alkalis.
Acid Dosing System Warnings
➔or installations where an acid leak could result in damage to property such as
flooring or nearby equipment, or where a leak may result in a safety hazard, the
drum must be located within an additional containment vessel with a capacity no
less than 200% of the acid drum volume. The containment vessel must be made
from a plastic suitable for containment of hydrochloric acid eg. High Density
Polyethylene (aka. HDPE) and should ideally be located directly below the acid
pump and feed tubes so that it may catch any potential leaks from acid feed tubing
and fittings. This will minimize the risk in the event of a leak.
➔The area around the acid dosing system, including the storage drum and feed tubes
must be inaccessible to children, animals and other unauthorised persons.
➔The acid drum MUST NOT BE located in direct sunlight as heat will cause the drum
to pressurize, resulting in a safety hazard and increased risk of leakage.
➔or a SPA ONLY system, acid drum volume must be limited to 5 Litres.
➔The acid drum and acid dosing system components must be located in a well
ventilated area (preferably a shaded outdoor area) where there is minimal risk of
damage to persons and/or property in the event of an acid leak.
➔or indoor installations the installer must complete a risk assessment and discuss
plans with the property owner for minimizing risks to persons and property.
➔All elements of the acid dosing system must be regularly inspected to ensure it is in
safe working order. Components must be replaced when degradation is evident, as
per the instructions.
oolpower Australia ty. Ltd. will not be liable for damage where a duty of care has not
been demonstrated with respect to the installation of this equipment or its ongoing
maintenance.
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INTRODUCTION
The Pool Lab ASP (Auto Sampling Photometer) utilizes proven photometric technology
and a patented analysis technique to automate control of the pH and free chlorine levels in
pools and spas. It takes the guesswork out of balancing and treating your pool water, and
through automation significantly reduces the requirement to regularly handle dangerous
chemicals around your pool or spa.
The need to regularly test water, balance pH, and manage chlorine dosage is fundamental
in maintaining healthy balanced water. Bather load and environmental impacts are highly
dynamic, therefore guessing the dosage requirements to control these parameters is not
always sufficient. The chlorine demand in a pool can vary enormously with changes in
bather load, water temperature, debris, weather, and the application of pool covers.
Typically on a domestic pool, the Pool Lab ASP will perform three pH and free chlorine
tests per day, and the results of these tests are compared with the user defined targets for
these parameters. If a correction is required, the ASP will automatically calculate and
administer the required dosage of chlorine and acid, and will also automatically track and
account for changes in the chlorine and acid demands in your pool or spa.
Where a pool and spa combination exists, a flow switch on the spa suction line allows the
ASP to establish which volume of water it is treating, and adjust dosage accordingly. The
ASP will also not deliver acid while the spa is in use.
The Pool Lab ASP will ensure your pool water is correctly sanitized with chlorine, and the
pH maintained. Other less volatile water balance parameters such as Total Alkalinity,
Calcium Hardness and Stabilizer level must be checked manually, and adjusted by either
yourself or your local swimming pool professionals.
Over 20 years of ground breaking research and development have led to this unique
Australian product, with pool owner's globally enjoying the benefits of Pool Lab's
innovative technology.
Welcome to Pool Lab!
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OVERVIEW
HOW THE POOL LAB ASP WORKS
This flow chart is a basic representation of the ASP test sequence.
NOTES:
–Acid feed will be halted if filter pump is turned off, or low flow is detected.
–If a large increase in pH is detected, acid feed will be paused for 24 hours.
–Safety limits prevent over feeding of acid, based on pool / spa volume.
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ILTER PUMP SWITCHES ON
WATER LOW DETECTED
5 MINUTE DELAY BE ORE IRST TEST
PH TEST
(Result displayed on screen)
REE CHLORINE TEST
(Result displayed on screen)
CALCULATE REQUIRED DOSAGES
OR CHLORINE AND ACID
CHLORINATOR OUTPUT ADJUSTED AUTOMATICALLY
AND ACID PUMP RUN TIMER SET (I REQUIRED)
WAIT OR NEXT TEST
WATER BALANCE
POOL SHOP OR MA UAL WATER TESTI G
The Pool Lab ASP will automatically test your pool or spa water for ree Chlorine and pH
levels only. Other important water balance parameters such as Total Alkalinity, Calcium
Hardness, Combined Chlorine, and Stabilizer level will need to be regularly checked
manually with an appropriate test kit, or by taking a water sample to your local pool shop.
Your local pool shop should also be able to provide you with an appropriate water sample
bottle for this purpose. It is worth noting that many containers are not suitable for pool
water samples, as the materials used in the construction and the previous contents of the
container may drastically alter the results of the water test.
DO OT USE SOFT DRI K BOTTLES FOR WATER SAMPLES!
A soft drink bottle is a classic example of an inappropriate water sample container. The
water sample will tend to gradually take on the pH level of the previous contents, which is
generally quite acidic. Most soft drink bottles are also transparent, allowing UV light to
enter the container which will break down the chlorine in the sample much faster than
would occur in an opaque container.
Do not be alarmed if the ree Chlorine and pH results of a water test do not exactly match
the readings observed on the display. The ree Chlorine and pH levels of a water sample
are particularly sensitive to change in a small volume of water. Chlorine will break down
rapidly, especially when exposed to heat and/or sunlight. This process can also affect the
pH of the sample.
CHLORI E PRODUCTIO A D CO TROL
Free Chlorine Residu l
or your health and safety, a free chlorine residual of 1.0ppm to 3.0ppm must be
maintained.
Testing for chlorine levels is very important and should normally be performed on a daily
basis. The Pool Lab ASP achieves this better than any other method or device. Typically
(by default) the ASP will test the chlorine level three times per day and will control the
chlorine level by making adjustments to the chlorine output of your Pool Lab Chlorinator
with calculations based on water volume, chlorinator rating and previous demand.
The ability of the chlorine generator to maintain the correct chlorine level will depend on
the maximum output of the device (as rated in grams per hour), and the demand imposed
by bather load and other environmental factors.
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