Installation; Water Chemistry - SmartPool ChlorEase Mode D'emploi

ChlorEase is an automated chlorine generation system that has been specifically designed to operate in the above ground or storable pool
environment. The system requires a low concentration of salt (sodium chloride) in the pool water. The salt levels are generally below the
taste level of most people, but have the effect of softening the water so it feels silkier and leaves hair and skin feeling much smoother than
with other chlorine chemical products.
The ChlorEase unit sanitizes your water by converting the sodium chloride (salt) in your pool to chlorine ions by electrolysis. The chlorine
ions generated form hypochlorous acid, killing bacteria and algae in the pool that are then removed mechanically by the pool filter. The
chlorine then reconstitutes itself as sodium chloride and begins the process from the beginning, in a virtually unending cycle, resulting in
rarely having to add sanitizer to your pool again. The only way that salt is lost from the pool is through backwashing, splash out or
drainage. Thus, salt replenishment is needed only periodically.
ChlorEase has been designed to introduce sanitizer 24 hours a day 7 days a week to keep your pool sparkling clear. It has been designed to
work on a wide variety of pools with minimal installation time.
Note: For additional help with installation, you may wish to download our installation video on our website by typing the following link
in your browser window: http://www.smartpool.com/website/recwatertec/chlorease/video/chlorease.wmv
1) First insure that chemical levels of the pool are correct. If the
composition is not correct, the unit will not be able to maintain
sanitizer conditions.
2) Locate an area of the pool that will allow for convenient access
to a reliable steady supply of electricity with a GIFC socket.
Note: You may plug your ChlorEase unit into an appropriate
timer that is able to handle a 6V/6A output. The timer must be
plugged into a 220V GFCI receptacle. DO NOT PLUG IN YET!
3) Install ChlorEase in reasonably close
proximity to filter return fitting to
maximize circulation of the chlorine
being produced.
4) Remove screws and caps
securing the top ledge of the
pool in the desired area.
5) Gently lift one end of the ledge and slide the
ChlorEase unit onto the pool wall. For best results position the
ChlorEase unit in the middle of the top ledge.
The ChlorEase system will automate the introduction of sanitizer into your pool, but it is very important that you check and regularly
maintain the chemical make up of your pool water. Table 1 shows the recommended levels to be maintained in your pool.
It is essential to maintain these levels to maximize the life of your product. Test your water weekly or bring a sample to your local pool
store so they may assist you in maintaining proper pool chemistry.
Be sure to inform the pool professional testing your water that you are using a ChlorEase salt water system. Cyanuric acid or conditioner
takes a few days to totally dissolve and level off. Please monitor it closely for the first few days of operation (See Table 4). Cyanuric acid
stabilizes the presence of chlorine in your pool water and is essential for proper disinfection.
Optimum Water Chemistry
ITEM
Salt
Free Chlorine
pH
Total Alkalinity
Calcium Hardness
Cyanuric Acid
Metals
Introduction

Installation

Minimum
Water
Level

Water Chemistry

Table 1
RECOMMENDED LEVEL
(ppm= parts per million)
3400 to 4000 ppm
1.0 to 4.0 ppm
7.2 to 7.6
80 to 120 ppm
150 to 300 ppm
80 ppm
0 ppm
6) Turn screws on back of mounting
bracket in to secure the unit
against the top of the pool wall using
Allen wrench provided. It is recom-
mended that your aboveground pool
be grounded for safety. Consult your
local electrician for details.
7) Replace the top rail and all hardware.
8) Plug ChlorEase in to 220vac GFCI socket.
9) Place the transformer in a protected area at least 1 meter from the
pool. Bubbles should rise from submerged cell. Initially a soft
milky cloud may appear around the ChlorEase unit. This will
stop after a few days of use. This is normal and a good indicator
that the unit is working properly.
DO NOT OPERATE CHLORINATOR IF SALT LEVEL IS
BELOW 2,500 ppm. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER
WARNING:
SALT LEVELS IN POOL WATER MAY VOID WARRANTY.
NOTE: It may be necessary to unplug your ChlorEase
Chlorine Generator if over- chlorination occurs. If this
should happen, unplug the transformer from the GFCI
receptacle and test the level of free chlorine in the water
daily until a desired range of 1.0 – 4.0 PPM of free avai-
lable chlorine is achieved (See Table 2). Once a desired
level of free chlorine is reached, plug the transformer
back into the GFCI receptacle. If there is not enough
chlorine in the water or you cannot keep a chlorine
reading in your pool (high chlorine demand), refer to
Table 2.1 to determine how much shock should be added
to your pool to increase the free available chlorine (FAC)
level in the water. Contact Smartpool at 1-732-730-9880
for additional help should this fail to correct the problem.
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