baracuda SALTMASTER - Total Alkalinity; Salt Level; Section 12. Chlorinator Maintenance and Troubleshooting; Section 13. Cell Maintenance

Baracuda
®
Saltmaster
TM
Saltwater Chlorinator | Installation and Operating Instructions
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A typical pool of around 50,000 litres requires
300 kg of salt to initially set-up the pool to
6,000 ppm.
A low salt level warning is indicated on your
Saltmaster Chlorinator if the salt level drops. If
"Low Salt" is indicated, check again in 24 hours
and then if it is still indicated, add two 20 kg
bags of salt to the shallow end of your pool. Run
the filtration system for approx. 6 hours to help
mix the salt in the pool. It can take up to a day
for the salt to fully dissolve.
If the "Low Salt" light is still on, then you should
get your pool water tested. If the salinity is
above 6,000 ppm, however, the low salt warning
can be activated due to cold water temperature.
To check if there is a fault or it is caused by cold
water activation, check with your local pool
shop for advice.
WARNING
Never add salt directly to the skimmer
box. This practice should be avoided as it
allows very high concentrations of salt to be
passed through your filtration and other pool
equipment.
11.5 Water Chemistry Table
Test and maintain correct water balance
throughout the season, according to the water
chemistry table below.
NOTE: Test all equipment sensors quarterly.
Free
Chlorine
pH Total Alkalinity
(ppm)
Calcium Hardness
(ppm)
Cyanuric Acid
(ppm)
Salt
Level (ppm)
Australian Standard
AS 3633-1989 Private Swimming
Pools-Water Quality
1 -3 7.2 - 7.8 60 - 200 100 - 400
***
up to 50 4000 - 7000
Ideal range 1 - 3 7.4 80 - 140 90 - 300 up to 50 4000 at 27°C
To Increase Add
chlorine or
increase
equipment
output
Add buffer
or soda ash
(sodium
carbonate)
Add sodium
bicarbonate
Add calcium chlo-
ride
Add cyanuric
acid
Add salt or
minerals **
To Decrease Add muriatic
acid
Add muriatic
acid or dry acid
Partially drain and
rell pool*
Partially drain
and rell pool*
Partially drain
and rell pool*
In Season Testing
Frequency
Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Monthly
* Fill pool with water from the mains water supply. Do not use rain water or well water
** Do not add salt directly into the skimmer. Do not initiate electrolysis until salt has fully dissolved
*** Reading is True Calcium Hardness, not Total Calcium Hardness
Section 12. Chlorinator
Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by Baracuda or its service agent
or a similarly qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.
WARNING
Operating the chlorinator with less than
3,000 ppm of dissolved salt in the water may
cause damage to the cell and will void the
warranty. Never start the chlorinator until
the correct quantity of salt has been added
and dissolved in your pool water.
Section 13. Cell Maintenance
Your Saltmaster Chlorinator has an automatic
cleaning feature that under normal conditions,
will keep the cell plates clear of deposits of salt
and calcium.
The cell has a negative charge sensor that
monitors the flow and salt levels of the water.
This sensor is designed to be fail safe. As it is
negative charge deposits of calcium or other
debris may be deposited on it and cause it to
indicate a low salt or no flow condition. Should
a low salt condition be indicated, have your salt
level checked at your local pool shop. If the low
salt condition persists, or a no flow condition is
indicated when the supply pump is operating, you
may need to manually clean your chlorinator cell.