POOL LAB MINERAL LAB ML45 Manuale utente

OWNER'S MANUAL

Mineral Lab Automatic Chlorinator by Pool Lab

IMPORTANT

Read this manual carefully before operating your Mineral Lab Automatic Chlorinator

Ideal Salinity@ 25 ºC = 3000 m

Ideal Magnesium Level = 100 m

KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

rev. 16.1

CLR-P 4- 74

Manufactured by Poolpower Australia Pty Ltd

Factory 1b, 39-45 Susan Street

ELTHAM, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA 3095

email: service@poolpower.com.au

Patented Technology

Patent Technology Numbers:

Australia No. 004 45133

Canada No. 5 8374

Europe No. 04736187.8

New Zealand No. 544430

USA No. 7,658,84

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions must always

be followed.

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

•WARNING: Disconnect all AC power during installation and or removal of the

equipment.

•WARNING: Potential risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons if the

installation and safety instructions listed in this manual, and on the equipment itself

are not followed.

•WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this

equipment unless they are closely supervised at all times.

•WARNING: Always wear safety goggles and suitable gloves when handling pool

chemicals, and follow usage directions carefully.

•WARNING: Use of a suitable respirator is recommended when handling

Hydrochloric Acid (aka. Muriatic Acid).

•DANGER: DO NOT ADD WATER TO ACID. Always add acid to water

•SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

•Heavy pool (or Spa) usage, and/or higher temperatures may require higher chlorine

output to maintain proper free chlorine residuals.

•If additional chlorine is required due to heavy bather loads, use liquid chlorine

(Sodium Hypochlorite) to maintain appropriate free chlorine residual.

•High salt or chlorine levels above recommended range may contribute to corrosion

of pool or spa equipment.

•DO NOT add pool or spa chemicals directly to the skimmer.

•Check expiry dates of test kit consumables.

•Use only original Pool Lab replacement cells with identical model numbers.

•Follow all aspects of local and national Electrical Codes when installing Pool Lab

equipment.

•For outdoor pools, chlorine residuals can be protected from destruction from the

sun by appropriate addition of stabilizer (cyanuric acid)

•Excessive Magnesium concentration above 00ppm may contribute to staining of

pool surfaces

Health and Hypothermia Warnings

•People with a medical condition should consult a physician before entering the pool

or spa water.

•Maximum safe spa water temperature is 40ºC.

•Bathing in water at 40ºC should not exceed 15 minutes.

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................................

Health and Hypothermia Warnings..............................................................................................................

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................................5

ELECTROLYTIC CELL PRECAUTIONS...............................................................................5

INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................6

CELL MAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................7

TO REMOVE & INSPECT THE ELECTRODE............................................................................................. 7

CLEANING THE ELECTRODE – CALCIUM SCALE...................................................................................8

INSTALLING THE ELECTRODE................................................................................................................. 8

CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW.............................................................................................9

SETTING THE TIME AND DATE.........................................................................................10

SETTING ON / OFF TIMERS..............................................................................................10

SPECIAL FEATURES..........................................................................................................11

USER AUTHORITY LEVEL....................................................................................................................... 11

PUMP PROTECTION MONITOR.............................................................................................................. 11

RECOVERY MODE................................................................................................................................... 1

PLUMBING FLUSH................................................................................................................................... 1

SPA FLOW (PL PLUS AND MAX MODELS ONLY)...................................................................................1

DIAGNOSTIC VIEW.................................................................................................................................. 13

CELL TESTING FUNCTION...................................................................................................................... 13

Wi-Fi® (PL MAX MODELS ONLY).............................................................................................................14

Getting Started...................................................................................................................................... 14

How to Reset the Wi-Fi Module................................................................................................................. 15

MINERAL LAB CHLORINATOR MODELS..........................................................................16

Mineral Lab Classic................................................................................................................................... 16

Mineral Lab Plus........................................................................................................................................ 16

Mineral Lab MAX....................................................................................................................................... 16

Mineral Lab HYBRID (PL COMM & PL LT)................................................................................................16

RATED CHLORINE OUTPUT....................................................................................................................16

ADD-ON MODULES............................................................................................................17

ASP........................................................................................................................................................... 17

EXP........................................................................................................................................................... 17

HYDROGEN GAS SAFETY....................................................................................................................... 18

DIAGNOSTIC MESSAGES.................................................................................................19

CHECK SALT............................................................................................................................................ 19

CHECK SALT CELL OFF........................................................................................................................... 19

HIGH SALT................................................................................................................................................ 19

HIGH SALT CELL OFF.............................................................................................................................. 19

PUMP PROTECTION ACTIVE.................................................................................................................. 0

LOW FLOW............................................................................................................................................... 0

SPA FLOW DETECTED............................................................................................................................ 0

SCALE WARNING..................................................................................................................................... 0

DEFAULTS USED..................................................................................................................................... 0

MEMORY FAULT....................................................................................................................................... 0

CHLORINE PRODUCTON AND CONTROL....................................................................... 1

FREE CHLORINE LEVEL.......................................................................................................................... 1

ALTERING CHLORINE OUTPUT.............................................................................................................. 1

WATER BALANCE...............................................................................................................

pH..............................................................................................................................................................

TOTAL ALKALINITY...................................................................................................................................

CALCIUM HARDNESS..............................................................................................................................

SALT LEVEL..............................................................................................................................................

CHLORINE STABILIZER – CYANURIC ACID........................................................................................... 3

Combined Chlorine - Chloramines........................................................................................................ 3

High Calcium (Hard) water sources – the Langlier Saturation Index......................................................... 4

WATER CIRCULATION....................................................................................................... 5

INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................... 6

PLUMBING................................................................................................................................................ 6

Cell Installation..................................................................................................................................... 6

Positioning the Cell............................................................................................................................... 6

Plumbing Example................................................................................................................................ 7

POWER SUPPLY AND CONTROLLER..................................................................................................... 8

Mounting to brick or masonry................................................................................................................ 8

Mounting to timber post or beam.......................................................................................................... 9

THIRD PARTY EQUIPMENT CONTROLLERS.........................................................................................30

POWER RATINGS (Domestic Models)......................................................................................................31

PL 5 Classic/Plus/Max and PL ECO....................................................................................................31

PL35 Classic/Plus/Max......................................................................................................................... 31

PL45 Classic/Plus/Max......................................................................................................................... 31

POWER RATINGS (Commercial Models).................................................................................................. 3

PL COMM............................................................................................................................................. 3

PL LT.................................................................................................................................................... 3

Power Consumption ................................................................................................................................. 3

Pool Lab Add-on modules and accessories...............................................................................................33

ASP...................................................................................................................................................... 33

EXP...................................................................................................................................................... 33

SPA FLOW SWITCH (Plus and MAX models only)..............................................................................33

Mineral Lab Hybrid (PL COMM & PL LT) Models Installation.....................................................................34

SALT AND MINERALS.........................................................................................................35

INITIAL SALT DOSING.............................................................................................................................. 35

INITIAL MINERAL DOSING....................................................................................................................... 35

SALT ADDITION TABLES.......................................................................................................................... 36

MINERAL ADDITION................................................................................................................................. 36

TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................................................................................37

WARRANTY INFORMATION ..............................................................................................40

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

•Do not use bromine based products in the pool. Use of bromine will void the

warranty on your chlorine cell.

•Avoid the use of ersulfate based products as this can adversely affect free

chlorine test results. Pool Lab recommends to shock dose with liquid chlorine.

•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.

•Where calcium hardness of the pool / spa water exceeds 00ppm, the water must

be balanced as per the Langlier Index to ensure water is not scale forming. Consult

you local pool professional for advise.

•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

where chlorine demand or bather load is high.

•Manual addition of liquid chlorine may be required to supplement chlorine

requirement during peak usage periods.

•Test salt level before calculating your salt addition requirements, even on a new

installation – especially where liquid chlorine had been used previously.

•Free 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.

•Pool Lab recommend the use of Cyanuric Acid (Stabilizer) at a concentration

of between 50-80 m for outdoor ools to hel rotect chlorine in the water

from destruction by sun light

ELECTROLYTIC CELL PRECAUTIONS

•It is a condition of the warranty that the ool owner ensure that the cell is

ins ected and maintained in accordance with the directions in this manual.

•The chlorine cell is generally self cleaning, but certain water conditions can inhibit

the effectiveness of this function. Therefore the cell should be visually inspected on

a regular basis to ensure it is not fouled with debris or accumulating calcium. Refer

to instructions on cleaning the cell in this manual if required.

•If calcium scale is allowed to build up on the electrode plates to the point where the

calcium bridges the gap between the plates, this can permanently damage the

electrode and will void the electrode warranty.

•If you have water conditions that cause calcium to build up in the chlorine cell, then

the cell MUST be cleaned on a regular basis as per the instructions in this manual.

As a general rule, if the cell requires more than 15 minutes to clean, then it must be

cleaned more regularly.

•It is the ool owner's res onsibility to ensure all materials in contact with the

ool or s a water are com atible with and intended for use with an

electrolytic salt chlorinator.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations, you have wisely purchased the most technologically advanced mineral

chlorinator in the world. The benefits of doing so will be evident for many years to come.

Pool Lab’s research and development team is committed to producing the finest

chlorination systems and being recognized world wide as the leaders in salt and mineral

chlorination technology.

Mineral Lab's exclusive mineral additives are made with the highest purity magnesium to

provide a luxurious bathing experience that will leave your skin feeling silky, soft and

hydrated after bathing.

Your Mineral Lab chlorinator will eliminate the need to store dangerous quantities of

chlorine, daily manual chlorine dosing and the risks associated with these practices. It is

automatic, clean, safe and economical and for these reasons, mineral chlorination as a

method for treating pool water is increasing world-wide.

Mild salt water enhanced with minerals is gentle on eyes and skin and is said to benefit

asthma sufferers and those people who find conventional chlorinated pools irritating. The

salinity of seawater is approx. 35,000ppm or 3.5%, while Mineral Lab chlorinators require

only 3,000ppm or 0.3%. The human body has a salinity of approx. 4500ppm and fresh

water is zero. It is the similarity between the salinity of the human body and that of a

Mineral Lab pool that make for a silky luxurious swimming experience.

The chlorinator comprises two basic components, the power supply and cell. It is within the

cell that the electrolytic reactions occur. Chloride ions in the water are converted into

chlorine gas, this dissolves immediately into the water to ultimately form sodium

hypochlorite (liquid chlorine). The chlorine oxidizes bacteria, algae and other harmful

matter in the pool water and through this process reverts back into available chloride ions.

UV light from the sun reacts with chlorine in the pool to produce hydroxyl radials to further

assist in removing organic and even some inorganic contaminants in the water.

With the addition of Mineral Lab minerals the electrolytic process also produces

Magnesium Hydroxide, a mild coagulant which greatly assists filtration to clarify the water

and ensure your pool is crystal clear.

The major by-product of the reaction in the cell is the liberation of Hydrogen gas at the

cathode. This explains the small bubbles often seen passing out of the pool returns. Pool

Lab’s patented vertical cell is the worlds safest and ensures the excess hydrogen gas can

not accumulate to dangerous levels.

No salt or magnesium is lost through the electrolytic process. The necessity to top up the

salt and magnesium levels are only due to loss of water from backwashing or splashing

out etc. Water loss due to evaporation does not cause any loss of salt or minerals.

All models have a built in back u ower system that will kee the timer clock

running for u to 7 days. This is articularly useful where the mains ower is

interru ted. Mineral Lab does not contain batteries.

CELL MAINTENANCE

Where calcium levels are below 00ppm, the mineral content is low and the water is

correctly balanced, little or no maintenance to the cell is normally required. The automatic

reversing of the electrode polarity will be sufficient to dissolve the calcium scale formed.

Periodic inspections must however be made to ensure scale and or debris is not forming

or building up on the electrodes within the cell. If a calcium scale has formed it must be

removed by cleaning in an acid solution.

Where calcium levels are higher than 00ppm and or mineral content is high, regular

inspections of the cell must be performed. If calcium scale is present, the cell must be

cleaned in an acid solution. The higher the water temperature, the greater the capacity for

the water to deposit scale on the cell. Each pool will vary with regard to the frequency of

cell maintenance. Factors which increase the cell cleaning frequency are:

•Calcium Hardness above 00ppm

•High Water Temperatures

•Low water velocity

•Poor Water Balance

•Excessive salt level

•Electrode breakdown – ensure a qualified technician evaluates the cell

TO REMOVE & INSPECT THE ELECTRO E

•Switch off power to the chlorinator and pump(s).

•Close all relevant valves – especially where the cell is located lower than the pool

water level, or where the pump(s) are significantly above the water level.

•Unplug the cell cable from the cell, and place cable end in a dry location.

•Loosen the large cell nut, and remove it from the cell.

•Carefully remove the electrode from the cell housing. Where the cell is located

above the pool water level, and the cell is not completely isolated by valves, beware

that there may be a vacuum in the cell housing. This can sometimes make the

electrode difficult to remove. Take care not to lose the o-ring.

Depending on your system setup, the vacuum can sometimes be relieved by briefly

pushing down on the multi-port valve handle on a sand filter, or by opening a relief

or drain valve momentarily.

•Visually inspect for debris accumulated at the bottom of, or between the electrode

plates. Most debris can usually be cleared by simply dunking the electrode up and

down rapidly in water. Excessive debris could indicate a filtration problem.

* DO NOT USE A METAL TOOL TO REMOVE DEBRIS AS THIS WILL DAMAGE

THE ELECTRODE COATING!!

* DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MANUALLY REMOVE ANY CALCIUM SCALE

•Visually inspect between the electrode plates for calcium build up. This appears as

a hard white material that coats the surface of the plates and can also bridge the

gap between the plates. Electrode plates should be smooth and matte black.

CLEANING THE ELECTRO E – CALCIUM SCALE

You will need hydrochloric acid (33%), and a plastic container or bucket deep enough to

stand the electrode vertically in with the electrode plates fully submerged. The container

or bucket should be preferably not too broad, as this will require a larger amount of acid.

A standard 10 Litre bucket is usually acceptable.

You will also need safety goggles and protective gloves.

•Remove any loose debris from the electrode by dunking it up and down rapidly in

water.

•In your container or bucket mix approximately 1 part hydrochloric acid to 5 parts

water. Make the solution slightly too shallow at first, then top up later with water to

just cover the electrode plates.

Note Less acid can be used (down to 1 10 ratio) if the calcium build up is not too

excessive, but the cleaning process will take longer.

ALWAYS PUT WATER IN THE CONTAINER FIRST, THEN ADD ACID.

•Carefully place and stand the electrode in the container, taking care NOT to

submerge the to art where the electrical connector is. Top up the container with

fresh water if required until the electrode plates are just covered by the solution.

Note ACID REACTING WITH THE CALCIUM SHOULD PRODUCE BUBBLES

•Leave the electrode in the solution until the bubbles stop. The reaction will usually

be fast initially, then slow down.

•Once you are satisfied the reaction has stopped, carefully remove the electrode

from the solution, and rinse with fresh water.

Note If calcium scale was excessive you may need to repeat this process with a

fresh acid solution.

•Visually inspect the cell to ensure you are satisfied it is clean. If some scale-like

build up remains and it appears that acid is not removing it, then it may not be

calcium scale. You can try rinsing the cell with hot tap water (not boiling water)

which can sometimes help.

INSTALLING THE ELECTRO E

•Visually inspect the condition of the o-ring, and replace if necessary.

•Apply a small amount of silicone grease to the o-ring if required.

•Fit the o-ring to the cell head, ensuring it is on the bottom side of the cell head

flange (same side as the electrode plate bundle).

•Fit the electrode into the cell housing, and orient it so that the cell cable can plug

into the cell easily and comfortably.

•Fit the cell nut, and tighten by hand only.

•Connect the cell cable to the cell.

•Open any valves that were closed prior to the electrode being removed.

•Re-connect power to the chlorinator and pump(s).

•Run the system – and check for any leaks.

CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW

LCD DISPLAY

–The display has three top level views, and a menu system:

HOME – Displays running mode and chlorinator output.

TIME/DATE – Displays current time and date

TIMER – Displays filtration ON / OFF times

MAIN MENU – Access settings and configuration items

UP / DOWN BUTTONS

–Adjust the chlorine output level (view “HOME”)

–Adjust the time / date (view “TIME/DATE”)

–Adjust the ON / OFF times (view “TIMER”)

–Navigate menu system (menu system list views)

–Adjust values (menu system field editing)

VIEW BUTTON

–Switch between LCD display top level views

–Moves to the next adjustable field, or set adjusted field

–Hold for 5 seconds to enter the MAIN MENU

(view “HOME” only)

–Select a menu item, or edit a field (menu system views)

BACK BUTTON

–Return to previous view, or return to view “HOME”

–Exit adjustment mode

–Display detailed cell output data (view “HOME”)

MODE BUTTON

–Toggle ON / OFF / AUTO running mode.

–Returns to HOME VIEW (from any top level view)

SETTING THE TIME AND DATE

Time is displayed in 4 hour format. 00:00 is midnight, 1 :00 is midday.

Date is displayed in day / month / year format.

Setting the correct date will allow the system to automatically adjust for daylight savings

time.

The clock will continue to run for several days without power. If power is disconnected for

an extended period of time, the clock may reset.

–Press the VIEW button once from the HOME VIEW to display the TIME / DATE

VIEW.

–Current time and date settings are displayed.

–Press either the UP or DOWN button once to enter adjustment mode.

–The HOUR digits will be flashing to indicate adjustment mode.

–Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the correct HOUR value

–Press VIEW to switch to the MINUTES field.

–Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the correct MINUTES value

–Continue this process for YEAR, MONTH, and DAY fields.

–Press VIEW to save the settings.

SETTING ON / OFF TIMERS

Two separate ON / OFF time periods for the filtration pump are available. You can use

either one, both or none of these depending on your requirements.

Time periods can be set to traverse midnight.

Time periods can overlap, in which case they will be treated as one time period.

Either or both of the timers can be disabled by setting both ON and OFF times the same.

A disabled timer will show ON and OFF times as dashes (--:--)

Timers are labeled #1, and # .

The first column shows the ON time.

The second column shows the OFF time.

Time period settings should be retained even after extensive periods without power.

–Press the VIEW button twice from the HOME VIEW to display the TIMERS VIEW.

–Current ON / OFF times are displayed.

–Press either the UP or DOWN button once to enter adjustment mode.

–The HOUR digits of ON time #1 will be flashing to indicate adjustment mode.

–Use the VIEW button to cycle to the field you need to adjust.

–Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the correct value.

–When finished, use the VIEW button to cycle past the last adjustable field to save

the settings.

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