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6.4 Winterizing
Very little chlorine is needed in cold water. Below 51°F (11°C), chlorine production is not permitted; operating the
chlorinator in cold water might result in over-chlorinated pool water.
If preventative measures are not taken, freezing water may cause severe damage to the cell. Prevent freeze damage to
the cell by running pump continuously or winterize pool by draining water from pump, fi lter, and all intake and return
lines. Remove the cell, clean and store it indoors. Coil the cell leads, wrap in plastic and tape to the power pack.
Winterizing caps are included with this product to replace the cell during winterizing or cell maintenance. This will
enable pool pump to circulate water with the cell out of the line.
When a FREEZE CONTROLLER is used on pump equipment and the chlorinator is run through the winter, turn the
CHLORINE PRODUCTION down to 20%, otherwise, chlorine production will exceed the recommended level of
1 - 3 ppm.
6.4.1 Winterizing Procedure
Disconnect power to the system at the main circuit breaker before performing this procedure to avoid risk of
electric shock which can result in property damage, severe injury or death.
1.
Ensure that all power to the power pack and the controller is disconnected/turned off at the circuit breaker.
2.
Shut off any necessary valves to prevent any water loss.
3.
Remove the terminal cap and cell leads.
4.
Undo the locking ring. If required, use the locking ring tool provided (see Figure 27).
5.
Remove the cell (see Figure 28).
6.
Attach the winterizing cap (see Figure 30)
7.
Position the locking ring in proper alignment, making sure the bump aligns with the top thread.
8.
Screw down the locking ring to the threaded clamp using the locking ring tool.
NOTE: Ensure the locking ring is level when engaging the threading housing (see Figure 31).
Figure 30.
Installing the Winterizing Caps
WARNING
Figure 31.
Locking Ring Level
x