POOL LAB PL Series User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
PL Series Automatic Chlorinator
IMPORTANT
Read this manual carefully before operating your
Pool Lab Automatic Chlorinator
Ideal Salinity 3000ppm
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FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
rev. 5
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. 2004245133
Canada No. 2528374
Europe No. 04736187.8
New Zealand No. 544430
USA No. 7,658,842

POOL LAB PL Series Specifications

General

Brand	POOL LAB
Model	PL Series
Category	Water Filtration Systems
Language	English

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Essential safety precautions and warnings for operating the chlorinator, including handling chemicals and electrical safety.

Health and Hypothermia Warnings

Medical advice and temperature guidelines for pool and spa users to prevent health risks.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

ELECTROLYTIC CELL PRECAUTIONS

INTRODUCTION

CELL MAINTENANCE

TO REMOVE & INSPECT THE ELECTRODE

Step-by-step guide on how to safely remove and visually inspect the electrolytic electrode for debris or scale.

CLEANING THE ELECTRODE – CALCIUM SCALE

Detailed instructions for cleaning the electrode using an acid solution to remove calcium scale buildup.

INSTALLING THE ELECTRODE

Procedure for correctly installing the cleaned electrode back into the cell housing.

CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW

LCD DISPLAY

Description of the various views available on the LCD screen and their information content.

UP / DOWN BUTTONS

Explanation of the function of the UP/DOWN buttons for navigation and value adjustment.

VIEW BUTTON

Description of the VIEW button's role in switching displays, navigating fields, and accessing the main menu.

BACK BUTTON

Functionality of the BACK button for returning to previous views or exiting modes.

MODE BUTTON

How to use the MODE button to toggle between operating modes (ON/OFF/AUTO).

SETTING THE TIME AND DATE

SETTING ON / OFF TIMERS

SPECIAL FEATURES

USER AUTHORITY LEVEL

Managing user access levels to prevent accidental changes to critical settings.

PUMP PROTECTION MONITOR

Configuration of the feature that monitors low flow and protects the pump from damage.

PLUMBING FLUSH

Details on the automatic feature that flushes the cell and plumbing with water.

HYDROGEN GAS SAFETY

DIAGNOSTIC MESSAGES

CHECK SALT

Message indicating low conductivity, possibly due to low salt or cold water, affecting chlorine production.

CHECK SALT CELL OFF

Message indicating critically low conductivity, with power to the cell turned off to prevent damage.

HIGH SALT

Warning for unusually high conductivity, possibly due to high salt level, approaching shutdown threshold.

HIGH SALT CELL OFF

Message for critically high conductivity, with power to the cell turned off to prevent damage.

PUMP PROTECTION ACTIVE

Indicates the pump has been turned off due to prolonged low flow conditions.

LOW FLOW

Message indicating low flow detected, halting chlorine production and requiring checks of cell, baskets, and filters.

SPA FLOW DETECTED

Message indicating spa flow detected, halting chlorine production to prevent over-chlorination of the spa.

DEFAULTS USED

Indicates factory default settings were loaded due to inability to read user settings from memory.

MEMORY FAULT

Indicates a fault with the internal memory, affecting saving of settings and potentially causing unpredictable operation.

CHLORINE PRODUCTON AND CONTROL

FREE CHLORINE LEVEL

Recommended free chlorine residual levels (1.0-3.0ppm) and factors affecting output, including manual shock dosing.

ALTERING CHLORINE OUTPUT

Methods for adjusting chlorine output by changing operating time or percentage level, and manual additions.

WATER BALANCE

pH

Importance of maintaining pH between 7.2-7.6 for chlorine effectiveness and preventing scale or corrosion.

TOTAL ALKALINITY

Role of total alkalinity as a pH buffer, with recommended levels (80-120ppm).

CALCIUM HARDNESS

Significance of calcium hardness for preventing corrosion and scale, with recommended levels (100-200ppm).

SALT LEVEL

Essential requirement for correct salt levels for efficient cell operation, and recommended salt type.

CHLORINE STABILIZER – CYANURIC ACID

Combined Chlorine - Chloramines

Explanation of chloramines, their formation, effects on water quality, and the need for shock dosing.

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

WATER CIRCULATION

INSTALLATION

PLUMBING

Guidance on connecting the chlorinator cell and associated pipework for proper installation.

Cell Installation

Instructions for vertically mounting the cell housing and connecting inlet/discharge plumbing.

Positioning the Cell

Placement advice for the chlorinator cell on the return line, downstream of other equipment.

Plumbing Example

Diagram illustrating typical plumbing connections for the Pool Lab chlorinator system.

Air Blower Installation

Specific installation requirements for air blowers connected to venturi spa jets, including a vented loop.

POWER SUPPLY AND CONTROLLER

SALT

INITIAL SALT DOSING – IDEAL SALINITY 3000ppm

Procedure for initial salt addition to achieve the ideal salinity level of 3000ppm.

SALT ADDITION TABLE

Table providing recommended salt quantities based on pool volume and current salt level.

TROUBLESHOOTING

No Display

Troubleshooting steps for when the unit shows no display, checking power, timers, and fuses.

Unit resetting, or power cycling

Addressing unit resets due to high salt levels, short circuits in the cell, lead, or PCB.

Display Message: "PUMP PROTECTION ACTIVE"

Resolving issues when the pump protection feature activates due to low flow conditions.

Display Message: "LOW FLOW (CELL)"

Troubleshooting low flow detected in the cell, checking for blockages, leaks, and valve positions.

Display Message: "CHECK SALT"

Diagnosing and resolving 'Check Salt' messages related to low salt or low temperature.

Display Message: "CHECK SALT (OFF)"

Addressing 'Check Salt (Off)' messages indicating critically low salt levels that have shut down the cell.

Display Message: "HIGH SALT"

Understanding 'High Salt' warnings and advice on adding fresh water.

Display Message: "HIGH SALT (OFF)”

Troubleshooting 'High Salt (Off)' messages indicating critically high salt levels that have shut down the cell.

Display Message: "SPA FLOW DET'D"

Resolving 'Spa Flow Det'd' messages by checking spa suction line valves and flow switches.

Display Message: "HIGH SALT/RESET"

Addressing 'High Salt/Reset' messages possibly caused by voltage drops or excessive current to the cell.

No residual free chlorine in water

Diagnosing and resolving issues with no residual free chlorine, checking output, running hours, and stabilizer levels.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

DOMESTIC APPLICATIONS

Details of warranty periods for parts, labour, and electrolytic cells for domestic installations.

COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS

Warranty terms for parts, labour, and electrolytic cells for commercial installations.

CONDITIONS

General conditions and requirements that apply to warranty claims.

THE FOLLOWING INVALIDATES WARRANTY

List of conditions and actions that will void the product warranty.