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1. HEMELO SS ChemfloPlus Water Management System OFFICES AUSTRALIA OFFICES OVERSEAS NSW SYDNEY WATERCO EUROPE LIMITED WATERCO LIMITED HEAD OFFICE Sittingbourne Kent UK Guangzhou China Tel 61 2 9898 8600 Tel 44 0 1795 521 733 Tel 86 20 3222 2180 QLD BRISBANE WATERCO FRANCE WATERCO FAR EAST SDN BHD Tel 61 7 3299 9900 Saint Priest France Selangor Malaysia Tel 83 4 72 79 33 30 Tel 60 3 6145 6000 VIC TAS MELBOURNE Tel 61 3 9764 1211 WATERCO USA INC PT WATERCO INDONESIA Augusta Georgia USA Jakarta Indonesia WA PERTH Tel 1 706 793 7291 Tel 62 21 4585 1481 Tel 61 8 9273 1900 WATERCO CANADA WATERCO SINGAPORE INTL PTE LTD SAVNT ADELAIDE Longueuil Quebec Canada Nehsons Building Singapore Tel 61 8 8244 6000 Tel 1 450 748 1421 Tel 65 6344 2378 ACT DISTRIBUTION WATERCO NZ LIMITED Tel 61 2 6280 6476 Auckland New Zealand Tel 64 9 525 7570 E A Z A E Ff vy 7 YN E G Z A EE n aa al ERY warr wy Afa EA MAAS water the liquid of life www waterco com ZZM1465 12 2014 ASSOCIATION QUALITY Waterco Limited ABN 62 002 070 733 Waterco ChemfloPlus pg 01 DONICNtS parsu meso e Mounting brackets top and bottom e Multi electrode probe e ChemfloPlus Power Supply and Mains Cable Me E a nnn 01 e Tubing BQ 03 e Dual peristaltic pump module INITIAL POOL BALANCE 220 2220 09 e2. off the SWC unit must be capable of functioning in this manner and should be set to manual operation only not automatic INSTALLATION GUIDE Choosing a good location The ChemfloPlus is manufactured from weather resistant materials and is designed for operation in full sun and rain However your ChemfloPlus will benefit if it is protected from the weather The ChemfloPlus Power Supply should not be mounted close to where chemicals are stored eg acid and chlorine as vapours from these chemicals are corrosive and may damage the electronic controls within the unit Insect intrusion particularly ants can cause problems with all equipment Ensure that the pool equipment area is kept free of insects as much as possible Insect intrusion is not covered under the warranty Installing the ChemfloPlus Controller Locate the ChemfloPlus Power Supply close to the filtration pump so that it may be connected easily Connect the ChemfloPlus Power Supply to the mains power outlet of the pool area and make sure this outlet meets all applicable Australian Standard at the time of installation Mount the ChemfloPlus Power Supply at least 1 5m above the ground and at least 3m from the pool water A mounting template has been provided with the ChemfloPlus that shows you where to place screws on either a wall or post The PUMP socket outlet in the base of the ChemfloPlus Power Supply is dedicated to the filtration pump only Do not use a double adaptor to
3. press Y UP to allow automation of both systems When both systems are enabled the chlorine dosing is designed to only dose when the ORP has fallen far below the set point This means that the chemical dosing will occur at times of high demand Adjust ORP Control ON or OFF To disable the ORP System or re enable it if it has been disabled you need to access the ORP menu and work your way through the MANUAL FEED SUPER CHLOR and ADJUST SET POINT questions pressing the N DOWN button in response to each question The LCD will then read ADJUST ORP CONTROL TURN OFF Y N if the system is ON or ADJUST ORP CONTROL TURN ON Y N if the system is OFF If you press Y UP the system will turn on or off depending on its current status If you answer N DOWN to either question the LCD will return to the home screen e a Waterco ChemfloPlus pg 13 pH MENU Accessing the pH Menu Access the ChemfloPlus Menu System by pressing ENT Use the Y UP or N DOWN button to scroll through the main menu until DH MENU is displayed on the LCD Press ENT to select Manual Feed Having accessed the ORP menu the LCD will ask Manual Feed Y N Press Y UP to select and the display will read FEED 5 mins 75mL You can increase the amount of the dose by pressing the Y UP button until the desired dose amount is displayed Note the dose volume displayed is an estimate only Press ENT and the peristaltic pump will commence feeding liqui
4. ON MANIFOLD FOLLOWING FLOW DIRECTION CELL INSTALLATION BE INSTALLED e THE CELL MUST BE INSTALLED IN EITHER OF THE PUMP AFTER THE POOL HEATER FOLLOWING FLOW DIRECTION SWIVEL MUST ALWAYS BE ARRANGEMENTS BELOW LOCATED IN A VERTICAL e THE WHITE CAP WITH INJECTION POSITION e THE INJECTION MANIFOLD CAN Chemical drums Position the chemical drums in a safe and secure location preferably about 2 metres from the ChemfloPlus Ensure you have the right chemicals for your pool and that chemicals have been diluted if necessary Always take great care when dealing with the chemicals Installing the Peristaltic Pumps Dosing Pump Models Mount the peristaltic pumps unit adjacent to the ChemfloPlus Power Supply as it is hard wired to this power supply Cut lengths of tubing that will reach from the base of each peristaltic pump to the injection manifold Connect one end of the tubing to the outlet side of the peristaltic pump the direction of flow is indicated by an arrow on the front cover of the pump Connect the other end of the tube to the injection point on the injection manifold Cut another length of tubing that will reach from the base of the peristaltic pump to the base of the acid drum Position the acid drum in a safe and secure location preferably about 2 metres from the ChemfloPlus Connect the one end of this tube to the inlet side of the peristaltic pump the direction of flow is indicated by an arrow on the fr
5. User Manual INSTALLATION GUIDE amp DIAGRAMS 09 e Injection manifold FROMM I aaao 10 e Mounting hardware raw plugs screws and paper template NAVIGATING THE MENU SYSTEM 10 TIMER MENU 10 OPP MENU ao ae 09 IMPORTANT SAFETY MEASURES a n e Always add concentrated chemicals to water not the other way around STATUS INDICATOR WARNINGS AND 10 e Don t allow chemicals to mix dangerous highly corrosive fumes produced aren OWNS e Always wear protective clothing footwear gloves and eye protection when handling pool RII TIE NANCIE a la 10 chemicals to avoid injury TROUBLESHOOTING 10 e If a spill occurs wash the affected area with fresh water immediately and seek medical attention e Work in a well ventilated area and avoid inhalation of fumes e Read and follow safety instructions on chemical drums IMPORTANT If the power cord is damaged the unit must be returned to Waterco for repair Always read the instructions and warnings on chemical containers before using chemicals Begs Teed PN PINNED tee ore re ces ee ca casencncccescncusencnscseecnsceseccscescececsececsssscenss 26 SUE Lee een eee ler Tee S8 cana HOW IT WORKS The ChemfloPlus continuously analyses pool water chemistry while your pool system is running The base m
6. and following the prompts on the LCD If you find you have ended up in a part of the Menu system unintentionally you can return to the Home Screen by pressing the ESC OFF button at any time Use the Y UP and N DOWN buttons to scroll through the various menu options until the desired option is displayed on the LCD Use the ENT button to confirm that you wish to select that option Once accessed use the Y UP and N DOWN buttons to adjust operational settings up or down and confirm adjustments by pressing ENT To cancel any adjustments simply press ESC OFF to return to the Home Screen Advanced Settings Menu The Advanced settings are accessed by holding down the ESC OFF button for 4 seconds ADVANCED MENUS will appear in the display press ENT to enter Some of the Advanced Settings comprise e POOL used to store information on pool volume and whether it is concrete or fibreglass e SYSTEM DATA shows service information e FILTER CYCLES allows for up to 4 Filter Cycles to be activated and is very useful for seasonal timer adjustments e AUX controls timed operation of auxiliary power outlet e FULL MANUAL ON or AUTO TIMER ON use when the ChemfloPlus is being run as a slave to another controller It should be noted that some of these settings can affect the basic operation of the unit and are for the use of technicians if in doubt do not make any changes TIMER MENU Setting the time Once you have installed
7. connect another pump as this will overload the system and void warranty Your ChemfloPlus has two other power outlets on its base which can be used to run lighting or an SWC unit or other pool equipment These outlets are also timed so accessories can be set to come on and turn off automatically Installing the Injection Manifold The injection manifold should be installed on the return pressure side of the pump after accessories such as heater but before the chlorinator cell if fitted It can be plumbed in as an elbow or an in line fitting Ensure that the water flow is in the correct direction as marked on the injection manifold Installing the Probe into the Injection Manifold The probe has a bayonet fitting To install the probe simply insert it into the injection manifold and twist to lock the bayonet fitting Ensure that the o ring seal is not twisted or out of place lt as O Q Z O lt l lt _ V CONTROL POWER CONNECTIONS RED GPO POOL PUMP SALT WATER CHLORINATOR AUXILIARY DEVICE GREEN GPO BLACK GPO DOSING PUMP SYSTEM INSTALLATION e POSITION DOSING PUMP AS CLOSE INJECTION MANIFOLD INSTALLATION e THE INJECTION MANIFOLD MUST AS POSSIBLETO INJECTION MANIFOLD OR TAPPING BAND e MOUNT PUMP 450mm 1500mm OFF BE INSTALLED ON THE OUTLET PRESSURE SIDE OF THE POOL s msSaLt CHLORINATOR Waterco ChemfloPlus pg 05 ABOVE THE HEIGHT OF THE FILTER AND AFTER THE INJECTI
8. cycle Adjust the OFF time in the same way as the ON time and press ENT to confirm After ON and OFF times for the first filter cycle have been adjusted the ON time for the second filter cycle is shown on the LCD This can be adjusted in the same way or if you do not wish to make any changes simply press ENT to confirm the time shown on the LCD Follow the same process to either adjust or confirm the OFF time for the second filter cycle and once this has been confirmed the LCD will display the home screen Waterco ChemfloPlus pg 11 Running Times We recommend your system be operated for at least 4 hours per day and always run the system when using the pool As sunlight destroys chlorine it is recommended that the ChemfloPlus be run mostly in the evening Chlorine is added for sanitation but the filter is needed to remove pollutant particles dust sand etc and keep the water looking good The filter must operate for a reasonable number of hours per day to remove pollutants If there are adverse local conditions such as windborne dust and debris the chlorine demand will be higher than normal and you will likely need to operate the system for longer periods to adequately filter the water Optional LIGHT Timer Sub Menu You can use your ChemfloPlus to turn your pool or garden lighting on and off automatically you can set the ON and OFF times using the light timer menu Press ENT to access the ChemfloPlus Menu system Press ENT a
9. d chlorine Adjusting the Set Point The pH Set Point is the pH that the ChemfloPlus will adjust your pool water to You can adjust the pH Set Point via the pH Menu Enter the pH Menu as described above and press the N DOWN button when asked whether you wish to do a manual feed The LCD will then read ADJUST SET POINT Y N Press Y UP to select this option and then the LCD will display the current set point Adjust this using the Y UP or N DOWN buttons Confirm the adjusted set point by pressing ENT The new set point will then be displayed on the right hand side of line 3 of the LCD Calibration and Re setting Factory Defaults If your ChemfloPlus consistently displays a pH reading different from that obtained by manual testing with a quality test kit it may be necessary to re calibrate the multi electrode probe The instructions below assume the probe is measuring a pH of 7 8 Caution do NOT re calibrate the probe until identical pH readings have been obtained from at least three tests from around the pool You will need to calibrate the probe to the pH value obtained from these test kit results Enter the pH menu as described previously and press the N DOWN button when asked whether you want to do a manual feed and then again when asked whether you wish to adjust the set point The LCD will then read CALIBRATE PROBE Press Y UP to select this option and the LCD will read PROBE Ph 7 8 ADJUST TO 0 0 Use the Y UP b
10. ectrode Probe If the ChemfloPlus is consistently giving readings different from those obtained from a test kit it may be necessary to clean the multi electrode To do this e Remove the probe from the injection point by twisting the bayonet or if fitted with a tapping band by unscrewing the retaining nut and remove the o ring e Holding the cable gently swirl the probe in a dilute solution of hydrochloric acid pool acid for two minutes e Rinse the probe in clean water and then replace it in the injection point making sure that the o ring is in place e Twist bayonet to lock or tighten nut with fingers TROUBLE SHOOTING If there appears to be low or no Chlorine Residual 1 Check stabiliser level is 40ppm 6O0ppm Add if necessary and wait for it to dissolve 2 Have you added any chemical additives recently 3 Check pool for phosphates and remove if necessary 4 Is the unit turned on and operating the filter pump 5 If the unit is not running at all check the fuse in the bottom of the unit Operation Following a Power Failure The ChemfloPlus unit comes with a timer function built into the operating software The timer is a 24 hour type with quartz crystal control This Timer is backed up by a Real Time Clock RTC similar to those found in computers During a power failure the ChemfloPlus will keep time and maintain AutoMode functions If a Filter Cycle is active when power is returned the pump will be t
11. ed on the LCD Press ENT to select Manual Feed Having accessed the ORP menu the LCD will ask Manual Feed Y N Press Y UP to select andthe display will read FEED 5 mins 75mL You can increase the amount of the dose by pressing the Y UP button until the desired dose amount is displayed Note the dose volume displayed is an estimate only Press ENT and the peristaltic pump will commence feeding liquid chlorine Adjusting the Set Point The ORP Set Point is the value in millivolts that the ChemfloPlus will adjust your pool water to You can adjust the ORP Set Point via the ORP Menu Enter the ORP Menu as described above and press the N DOWN button when asked whether you wish to do a manual feed and then again when asked if you wish to do a superchlorination The LCD will then read ADJUST SET POINT Y N Press Y UP to select this option and then the LCD will display the current set point Adjust this using the Y UP or N DOWN buttons Confirm the adjusted set point by pressing ENT The new set point will then be displayed on the right hand side of line 3 of the LCD SWC AUX Settings for control of a Salt Water Chlorinator The SWC AUX is off by default To turn it ON simply press Y UP You will then be prompted to keep the chlorine dose pump ON too If you only require the SWC unit to be enabled press N DOWN to disable the automatic chlorine dosing pump note that it is still available for manual dosing Otherwise
12. gain to select the TIMER menu and then scroll down using the N DOWN button until LIGHT MENU is displayed on the LCD Line2 on the LCD will now read AUTO Y N To enable automatic light operation press the Y UP button Line2 will read Auto ON for short period before displaying ON hh mm Adjust the ON time using the Y UP and N DOWN buttons and confirm by pressing ENT The LCD will now prompt you to set the OFF time which is accomplished using the Y UP and N DOWN buttonsas before Press ENT to confirm the new OFF time and the LCD will return to the home screen To disable automatic light operation access the LIGHT menu in the way described above and when asked AUTO Y N press the N DOWN button Line2 will read Auto OFF for short period then the system will return to normal operation and the light can only be operated manually See below for how to do this Manual Light Operation If the ChemfloPlus is turned on the light can be turned on or off manually by pressing the Y UP button If you have multi coloured LED lights that cycle through different colours and requiring a power pulse to change effects you can hold down the Y UP button to cycle through the options and release when the desired colour or effect is achieved ORP Chlorine Menu Accessing the ORP Menu Access the ChemfloPlus Menu System by pressing ENT Use the Y UP or N DOWN button to scroll through the main menu until ORP MENU is display
13. ne 3 tells you that the current ORP is 670mV with the unit set to provide 650mV Line 4 displays pH information In the example above line 4 tells you that the current pH is 7 5 with the unit set to provide 7 6 CHEMFLOPLUS OPERATIONAL BUTTONS Your ChemfloPlus has 5 buttons that allow you to control the various functions available via the ChemfloPlus Menu system Optional Pool Light ON OFF Each button is labelled with its primary function either on the button itself or adjacent to it Secondary functions are labelled within a curved white outline next to the relevant button The buttons are backlit to show which are active at any given time although the ESC OFF button is always available to take you back to the home screen ON Button Turn the System On Manually Press the ON button once to switch the ChemfloPlus and the pool pump on manually The ChemfloPlus will default back to AUTO and turn itself off automatically at the end of the next programmed FILTER CYCLE and this time will be displayed on the LCD Increasing Manual Run time in Hourly Increments Press the ON button repeatedly or hold the button down to increase the manual run time in hourly increments The run time is displayed on the LCD When the desired run time has been reached press the ENT button to confirm your selection and the system will commence operation ESC OFF Button Turn the System Off Manually If the ChemfloPlus and pool pump are runni
14. ng pressing this button will turn them off manually The ChemfloPlus will automatically turn on again at the start of the next FILTER CYCLE and this will be displayed on the LCD Return to Home Screen If you have unintentionally accessed a ChemfloPlus Menu that you don t actually require pressing the ESC OFF button allows you to return to the home screen at any time ENT Button Use this button to enter the ChemfloPlus Menu system and to access the various options in each Menu Use the Y UP and N DOWN buttons to scroll through menu options and when your desired menu option is displayed on the LCD press ENT to access that option Y UP Button and Optional Pool Light If you have accessed the ChemfloPlus Menu by pressing the ENT button press the Y UP button to scroll upwards through the various menu options Some menu options will prompt a yes or no answer If you wish to answer yes press the Y UP button If your ChemfloPlus also controls your pool lighting optional you can turn the lights on or off manually by pressing the Y UP button For multi coloured lights hold the Y UP button down to cycle through the various colours and release once the desired colour is reached Waterco ChemfloPlus pg 09 NAVIGATING THE CHEMFLOPLUS MENU SYSTEM There are three aspects to the general ChemfloPlus Menu system the Timer Menu the ORP Chlorine Menu and the pH Menu Access the ChemfloPlus Menu system by pressing the ENT button
15. odel has two dosing pumps that dose liquid chlorine and acid to the pool water flow in response to the water analysis from the probe The ChemfloPlus can also be used to control a Salt Water Chlorinator SWC with and without extra available dosing from the chlorine dosing pump The chlorine dosing pump is always available for manual dosing When both the SWC and the chlorine dosing pump are enabled the dosing pump is activated at an ORP approximately 50mV below the set point It will then will dose regularly until the ORP climbs to a point that the SWC can take it the rest of the way This results in the doser only covering extra high chlorine demands Note the filter system should always be running when the pool is being used Oxidation Reduction Potential The ChemfloPlus measures how much chlorine is in pool water by measuring the ORP of the water ORP stands for Oxidation Reduction Potential Chemicals like chlorine destroy pathogens eg harmful bacteria in water by oxidising them The level of oxidation available in the water can be measured chemically with an ORP sensor contained in the ChemfloPlus s multielectrode probe This produces a voltage related to the ORP of the water which is a measure of the effectiveness of chlorine in the water Varying the ORP will affect how long it takes to destroy harmful bacteria in pool water For example if ORP is maintained at 650mV E coli type bacteria will be destroyed in around one sec
16. olved Solids TDS There is no simple way to reduce high chlorine levels quickly However chlorine levels will eventually reduce over days or weeks particularly if the pool is exposed to sunlight Low pH Excess Acid If the pH of the water drops below the set point a red status indicator will be illuminated and the words LOW pH will be displayed on the LCD The ChemfloPlus will automatically prevent any further acid being added to the pool until the pH is brought back into the correct range by the addition of sodium carbonate or sodium bicarbonate Possible causes include Manual overdosing Excessive rainfall Faulty peristaltic pump The multi electrode probe may require cleaning see page 17 for details Low Total Alkalinity Poor pool water circulation Safety Shutdown If the pH falls below 5 8 the ChemfloPlus will shut down pump operation to ensure no more acid gets into the pool High pH Insufficient Acid If the pH rises significantly higher than the set point a red status indicator will be illuminated and the words HIGH pH will be displayed on the LCD Note that a high pH can drastically reduce the ORP of the pool water and therefore reduce the effectiveness of the sanitiser It is important to restore the pH balance as soon as possible by adding acid to the pool Possible causes include e The acid drum is empty e The pool has been superchlorinated recently e The pool has a new plaster lining ve
17. ond However if the ORP is lowered to 550mV the same organisms may take up to 2 hours to be eliminated PH Control When chlorine is added to water the pH always changes this is because chlorine is not a neutral chemical The pH will slowly rise as chlorine is added to the water A rise in pH greatly reduces the effectiveness of the chlorine as a sanitiser so it is important to ensure that the pH remains in the correct range The pH of the water can be lowered by the addition of acid and your ChemfloPlus does this automatically The ChemfloPlus multielectrode probe measures the pH of the water and doses the pool with small amounts of acid to keep the pH in the correct range Waterco ChemfloPlus pg 03 INITIAL POOL BALANCE Before you begin using the ChemfloPlus make sure your pool water is balanced as follows Chlorine If it is a new installation add enough chlorine liquid or granular to achieve a reading of 3ppm on an appropriate test kit Stabiliser If the pool is outdoors it is vital that stabiliser also known as cyanurate and cyanuric acid be added and maintained at 40ppm to 60ppm This compound reduces chlorine destruction due to sunlight However too much stabiliser will reduce the effectiveness of chlorine and can result in poor quality water so ensure stabiliser does not exceed 80ppm Good stabiliser level Keeps good chlorine levels and reduces maintenance OH For chlorine to be effective the pH must be
18. ont cover of each peristaltic pump Drill an 8mm hole in the lids of the chemical drums and pass the tubing through the hole in the drum lid Place a sinker on to the end of the tubing that will be in the drum and then attach the drum filter Note that the drum filter incorporates a non return valve to prevent back flow into the chemical drum Before placing the tubing into the drum measure the tubing against the outside of each drum and wrap several turns of PVC tape around the tubing above the drum lid so that the drum filter will be 10 15mm above the bottom of the drum Lower the drum filter and sinker into the drum and screw on the lid THE CHEMFLOPLUS FRONT PANEL ChemfloPlus Display The ChemfloPlus uses a four line LCD display to provide the user with information LCD Display Line 1 15 27 NORMAL Auto Line 2 AutoON AutoOFF 21 00 Line 3 ORP 670mMV SET 650mV Line 4 pH 7 5 SET 7 6 READ OPERATION MANUAL FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Waterco ChemfloPlus pg 07 Line 1 shows the current time and the mode of operation In the example above line 1 tells you that the time is 3 27pm and the ChemfloPlus is operating in Normal Automatic mode Note that the ChemfloPlus displays the time using a 24 hour clock Line 2 shows timer information In the example above line 2 tells you that the unit is turned ON and will turn OFF automatically at 21 00 Qpm Line 3 displays ORP Chlorine information In the example above li
19. ry alkaline demanding more acid than can be supplied by the ChemfloPlus Faulty peristaltic pump Filter requires backwashing Multi electrode probe may require cleaning See page 24 for details Injector nozzle is blocked Venturi system if fitted is blocked If each of these factors is addressed the ChemfloPlus will dose the pool with acid until the set level is achieved at which point the status indicator will revert to green and the warning will no longer be shown on the LCD MAINTENANCE Like all equipment the ChemfloPlus will look better and last longer if it is maintained and operated in accordance with these instructions The ChemfloPlus Power Supply The Power Supply has been design for operation in full sun and weather However it will benefit from being under cover There is little maintenance required however some Do s and Don ts Don t e Install it in a small sealed enclosure so it does not overheat Install it in a very hot unventilated shed so it does not overheat Allow insects to nest in the unit because they will prevent it from functioning Install chemical drums under or close to the unit to prevent corrosion Forget about the unit once installed it should be checked regularly to ensure that it is working for you Do e Install it as per the instructions e Check it regularly e Make sure the pool balance is checked regularly ee Waterco ChemfloPlus pg 17 Cleaning the Multi el
20. urned ON within 1 minute The ChemfloPlus will keep all its settings and will not need to be re programmed The ChemfloPlus is ideal for use in systems where repeated power cuts occur such as off peak power circuits and Queensland s Tarriff33 system WARRANTY Controller Power Pack 24 months Peristaltic Pumps 24 months pPH ORP Sensor 18 months Please refer to Waterco s Warranty booklet for terms and conditions
21. utton to increase the adjusted value to the required level Press ENT to confirm the adjustment and after a few seconds the ChemfloPlus will revert to normal operation and the home screen will display the new pH value Adjust pH System ON or OFF To disable the pH System or re enable it if it has been disabled you need to access the pH menu and work your way through the MANUAL FEED ADJUST SET POINT and CALIBRATE PROBE questions pressing the N DOWN button in response to each question The LCD will then read ADJUST pH CONTROL TURN OFF Y N if the system is ON or ADJUST pH CONTROL TURN ON Y N if the system is OFF If you press Y UP the system will turn on or off depending on its current status If you answer N DOWN to either question the LCD will return to the home screen Note Turning off the supply of acid is not normally necessary and could lead to unbalanced pool water that is unsafe to swim in Waterco recommends that you seek advice from a qualified professional prior to disabling the pH system CHEMFLOPLUS STATUS INDICATORS WARNINGS AND SAFETY FEATURES Normal Operation Green Status Indicators When the ChemfloPlus is operating normally and ORP and pH readings are within the correct range a green status indicator will be illuminated and the LCD will indicate the readings Note it is the pool owner s responsibility to monitor the pool and periodically confirm the ChemfloPlus s readings with a good qualit
22. within a certain range This is usually between 6 8 fibreglass liner pools or 7 2 concrete plaster and 7 8 Adjust pH down with acid powder liquid sulphuric or liquid hydrochloric Be very careful with acid as it can be harmful and corrosive Total Alkalinity TA Total alkalinity is also known as carbonate hardness or TA for short The recommended level is between 80 and 120ppm TA is related to pH in that it stops the pH from varying quickly with small additions of acidic or alkaline chemicals When the TA is low it is almost impossible to control the pH To raise the TA buffer sodium bicarbonate is added This must be done slowly as buffer will also cause the pH to rise As an approximate rule every increase of 20ppm of TA will also cause a 0 1 rise in pH Once buffer is added it should be left to mix in the pool for a few hours before reducing the pH Phosphates and Nitrates Phosphate and ammonia nitrogen will make your garden green and they will do the same thing to your pool Check for phosphates and add phosphate remover if necessary Don t let fertiliser get into your pool Phosphates are also in some cleaning products check the label if using around your pool When Controlling a Salt Water Chlorinator Follow the directions for the initial balance for your SWC unit the difference is likely to only be the addition of salt or minerals Note that the ChemfloPlus unit will turn the power to the SWC unit on and
23. y test kit Remember that the ChemfloPlus is only able to balance pH and Chlorine levels but you need to ensure other factors such as Stabiliser levels and total alkalinity are within the correct range see page 6 for details Low Chlorine If the ORP falls significantly below the set point this indicates that the chlorine levels in the pool have fallen and dangerous pathogens in the water are not being destroyed rapidly The ChemfloPlus will warn of low chlorine with a red status indicator and the word low will be displayed on the ORP line line 3 of the LCD Possible causes include An empty chlorine drum Faulty peristaltic pump Low levels of stabiliser High pH Filter requires backwashing The multi electrode probe may require cleaning see page 17 for details If each of these factors is addressed the ChemfloPlus will dose the pool with chlorine until the set level is achieved at which point the status indicator will revert to green and the warning will no longer be displayed on the LCD ee Waterco ChemfloPlus pg 15 High Chlorine If the ORP rises significantly above the set point a red status indicator will be illuminated and the word High will appear on the ORP line line 3 of the LCD Possible causes include Manual overdosing Superchlorination Faulty peristaltic pump The multi electrode probe may require cleaning see page 24 for details Low pH too much pool acid High Total Diss
24. your ChemfloPlus and turned it on you will need to set the correct time on the ChemfloPlus s 24 hour clock First access the Menu System by pressing the ENT button The LCD will display the word TIMER MENU Select this by pressing the ENT button once more Line2 on the LCD will now read SET TIME HOURS Press ENT to select this option and then use the Y UP and N DOWN buttons to adjust the hours on the LCD Confirm the correct hours value by pressing ENT again The LCD will now show SET TIME MINUTES Adjust the minutes using the Y UP and N DOWN buttons When complete press ENT to return to normal operation ADJUST CYCLES Sub Menu Your ChemfloPlus has two filter cycles pre programmed as factory defaults as follows Filter Cycle 1 ON at 6 00 6am Filter Cycle 2 ON at 18 00 6pm OFF at 08 00 8am OFF at 20 00 8pm You can change the start and finish times of each filter cycle to meet your sanitiser requirements and to suit your lifestyle To adjust filter cycle start and finish times press ENT to access the ChemfloPlus Menu system Press ENT again to select the TIMER menu and then scroll down using the N DOWN button until ADJUST CYCLES is displayed on the LCD Select this option by pressing ENT and the LCD will show the start ON time of the filter cycle being adjusted Use the Y UP and N DOWN buttons to adjust the start time Press ENT to confirm your selection and then the LCD will show the end OFF time for that filter
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