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PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION
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Control Options
There are thre e different modes of operation.
• Purifier (factory setting) • pH Control • Total Control
Purifier Mode
The Control Unit normally runs in the manually controlled purifier mode. In this mode the Pool Pilot will automatically display
informative messages about the condition of the chlorinator (Purifier Output %, time of day, water temperature, warning
messages, etc.) and requires manual adjustment of purifier % setting, as described on pg. 27. The Pool Pilot will revert to this
normal display if there is no activity on the keypad for 13 or more seconds
.
Purifier % Start Up - the normal startup procedure is as follows:
1. Balance your water chemistry according to the water chemistry parameters. See Basic Water Chemistry on pgs 7 - 8.
2. Add the proper amount of salt as indicated by the Pool Pilot (or as described in Salt Level on pg. 6) and run the
circulation pump continuously for 24 hours for the salt to be fully mixed and dissolved into the pool.
If the salt level is
too low, the Pool Pilot® Digital will warn you and will not generate purifier until the minimum salt level is reached.
3. Use the up and down arrow buttons to set the purifier % to 50% and allow the pool to operate normally.
For the first two weeks, test the water chemistry parameters every 3-4 days. Adjust chemicals as needed. For the Free
Chlorine adjustment, use the following table for the adjustment procedure.
Purifier %
currently
set to:
If Free Chlorine is
lower than ideal range
If Free Chlorine is
higher than ideal range
0% - 25% The Purifier % output needs to be increased. (The
Cell Power is probably set correctly.)
1) Use the up arrow button to increase the Purifier
Output %
The CELL POWER setting is too high.
1) Decrease the Cell Power one level to lower the
maximum output.
2) Use the up arrow button to set the Purifier Output to
50%. The Free Chlorine will need to be tested
frequently and the Purifier Output % will need to be
adjusted as needed to attain desired level.
25% to 75% The Purifier % output needs to be increased. (The
Cell Power is probably set correctly.)
1) Use the up arrow button to increase the Purifier
Output %
The Purifier % output needs to be decreased. (The Cell
Power is probably set correctly.)
1) Use the down arrow button to decrease the Purifier
Output %
75% - 100% The CELL POWER setting may be too low.
1) Increase the Cell Power one level to raise the
maximum output.
2) Use the down arrow button to set the Purifier
Output to 50%. The Free Chlorine will need to
be tested frequently and the Purifier Output %
will need to be adjusted as needed to attain the
desired level.
Additional increases can be made by extending the
pump circulation time so that the Pool Pilot can
operate longer.
The Purifier % output needs to be decreased. (The Cell
Power is probably set correctly.)
1) Use the down arrow button to decrease the Purifier
Output %
4. After the optimal Purifier % setting has been determined, this setting normally will not need to be adjusted, you will only
need to adjust your level or select a Boost Cycle to compensate for increased bather usage or heavy rainfalls that can
quickly consume chlorine.
Purifier Programming Start-up:
Enter the Installer Menu and program “Set time of day” to your time zone, “Set pool volume” to your specific pool, and “Set cell
type
” to match the model cell installed. If the Digital is used to control the main circulation pump, also program “Relay 1”,
“Prime protect”, “Pump program 1”
and “Pump program 2” – see pgs. 3 2 - 34 .
In addition, there are user programmable menu display preferences including “Select language”, “Select units”, “Temperature
unit”, and “12/24 clock” but are not needed for proper operation – see pg. 32.
To avoid accidental adjustments, the Cell Power can only be changed in the Installer Menu - see page 28.