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MegaChlor OverviewMegaChlor Overview
MegaChlor is a semi-automated saltwater chlorine generation system, specically designed forMegaChlor is a semi-automated saltwater chlorine generation system, specically designed for
swim spas and pools up to 17,000 gallons (64,000 liters). swim spas and pools up to 17,000 gallons (64,000 liters). MegaChlorMegaChlor generates chlorine from a small generates chlorine from a small
amount of ordinary salt (sodium chloride, NaCl) dissolved in the water. The amount of salt added is very amount of ordinary salt (sodium chloride, NaCl) dissolved in the water. The amount of salt added is very
small in relation to the volume of the water. The concentration required for the small in relation to the volume of the water. The concentration required for the MegaChlorMegaChlor is only about is only about
10% of the salt level of ocean water, which is also about half the amount in the human eye.10% of the salt level of ocean water, which is also about half the amount in the human eye.
The small addition of salt also benets pool and spa users by providing a softening effect on the water, The small addition of salt also benets pool and spa users by providing a softening effect on the water,
leaving hair and skin feeling smoother and healthier than with traditional sanitizing products. All it takes leaving hair and skin feeling smoother and healthier than with traditional sanitizing products. All it takes
for for MegaChlorMegaChlor to keep your water fresh and clean is 4 cups of salt per 100 gallons (380 liters) of water. to keep your water fresh and clean is 4 cups of salt per 100 gallons (380 liters) of water.
MegaChlorMegaChlor produces chlorine in its pure form using electrolysis in order to sanitize the water. While the produces chlorine in its pure form using electrolysis in order to sanitize the water. While the
MegaChlor runs on a timer, the MegaChlor runs on a timer, the MegaChlor-CDMegaChlor-CD automatically starts a chlorine generation cycle when the automatically starts a chlorine generation cycle when the
chlorine level is low enough, using its chlorine detection technology.chlorine level is low enough, using its chlorine detection technology.
Since the chlorine originates from the salt, the unused chlorine inherently converts back into that salt, Since the chlorine originates from the salt, the unused chlorine inherently converts back into that salt,
allowing the allowing the MegaChlorMegaChlor to reuse that salt to make new chlorine. Essentially, this means that the salt to reuse that salt to make new chlorine. Essentially, this means that the salt
level will remain fairly steady, only gradually decreasing from things like splashing or people leaving the level will remain fairly steady, only gradually decreasing from things like splashing or people leaving the
pool or spa with salt water still inherently on them.pool or spa with salt water still inherently on them.
Water Preparation & MaintenanceWater Preparation & Maintenance
To ensure proper operation, the pool or spa should be prepared before installing the To ensure proper operation, the pool or spa should be prepared before installing the MegaChlorMegaChlor, so it , so it
should be drained, rinsed, relled with fresh water, and balanced to the recommended levels indicated in should be drained, rinsed, relled with fresh water, and balanced to the recommended levels indicated in
this section. We have included test strips to help you measure and verify the water chemistry in that last this section. We have included test strips to help you measure and verify the water chemistry in that last
step.step.
In most cases, lter replacement is recommended but not required, with the exception being forIn most cases, lter replacement is recommended but not required, with the exception being for
hydrogen peroxide systems. The combination of hydrogen peroxide and chlorine may cause gum-like hydrogen peroxide systems. The combination of hydrogen peroxide and chlorine may cause gum-like
buildup, water discoloration, and skin irritation, so it is important in that case to make sure that there is buildup, water discoloration, and skin irritation, so it is important in that case to make sure that there is
no residual hydrogen peroxide in any part of the pool or spa, particularly that lter.no residual hydrogen peroxide in any part of the pool or spa, particularly that lter.
MegaChlorMegaChlor will signicantly reduce the amount of maintenance required, but regular chemical checkups, will signicantly reduce the amount of maintenance required, but regular chemical checkups,
including chlorine levels and pH, are recommended, for the sake of proper water maintenance and thus including chlorine levels and pH, are recommended, for the sake of proper water maintenance and thus
the health and safety of the users, not to mention also for the lifespan of the the health and safety of the users, not to mention also for the lifespan of the MegaChlorMegaChlor unit and the unit and the
pool or spa. The table on the next page lists the generally accepted ideal chemistry for the water.pool or spa. The table on the next page lists the generally accepted ideal chemistry for the water.
It is recommended that chlorine and pH levels are checked before each use, or at least once per week It is recommended that chlorine and pH levels are checked before each use, or at least once per week
when not in use. Alkalinity, hardness, and salt levels should be checked at least once per month (see the when not in use. Alkalinity, hardness, and salt levels should be checked at least once per month (see the
table on the next page and Salt Requirements for recommended levels).table on the next page and Salt Requirements for recommended levels).
About once a month, use a phosphate remover (available at your local pool and spa supply store orAbout once a month, use a phosphate remover (available at your local pool and spa supply store or
online) to manage the phosphates in the water, to keep them from increasing the demand foronline) to manage the phosphates in the water, to keep them from increasing the demand for
chlorine and reducing the life expectancy of the chlorine and reducing the life expectancy of the MegaChlorMegaChlor electrode. electrode.
It is also recommended to manually shock the water after high usage (e.g. after a party with multiple It is also recommended to manually shock the water after high usage (e.g. after a party with multiple
users), or biweekly if used frequently. Make sure to leave the pool or spa circulating for several hours users), or biweekly if used frequently. Make sure to leave the pool or spa circulating for several hours
before retesting, ensuring more accurate test results.before retesting, ensuring more accurate test results.
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