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Viron e-Quilibirum Series Chlorinator Instructions V07-20
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7.6 Effects of Ai Mode
Ai Mode will automatically adjust operating times, pump speed (when Viron variable speed pumps are installed) and
chlorinator output to suit the weather conditions and bather load.
Priority one is to produce sufficient chlorine to make the pool clean, healthy and ideal to swim in.
Priority two once the pool is clean is to reduce operating costs by automatically reducing the pump speed.
It is important, during set up, that the pool (and spa, if applicable) volume is inputted correctly. The average pool size in
Australia is between 50,000 and 60,000 litres but if in doubt, it is better to select more volume than less.
When chlorine is low, Ai mode will change the Viron Pump (if installed and connected) to high speed. The high speed can
be adjusted up or down in the set up and commissioning stage. High speed operation and high chlorine output will
continue until the chlorine reading is near the set point. Once the chlorine level nears set point, Ai mode will turn the pump
speed back to medi
um and reduce the output on the chlorinator to prevent “overshooting” of chlorine levels.
When the chlorine level is satisfied and the pump has operated long enough to complete the pool water turnover inputted
into the Chlorinator set up menu (factory pre-set at 1.5 turns), the chlorinator will turn the pump down to low speed, stop
producing chlorine and dosing acid, but continue to sample the chlorine level. Low speed should be adjusted to
approximately 600 to 800 RPM during set up.
If the chlorine level drops significantly while in Ai mode, the eQ will turn the pump back to medium speed (from low speed)
or to high speed (from medium speed). At the same time, the chlorine output will automatically be adjusted. The goal is to
produce chlorine as quickly as possible and vigorously circulate chlorinated water to all parts of the swimming pool.
You will notice a difference in the operating hours, pump speed and chlorinator output between winter and summer as the
unit adjusts to weather and environmental conditions.
7.7 Extended Operating hours and high speed pump operation
Should Ai mode keep your pump in high speed for most of the day perform the following checks:
1.
Manually test the water (from in front of skimmer or inlet to the circulating pump) for the chlorine level. If the
chlorine level is high (above 3ppm) turn the chlorine setting on the chlorinator down. (Refer to section 10.1)
2.
If the chlorine level is low and stays low throughout the day, try extending the operating hours of the Chlorinator
into the morning or late at night. Chlorine produced at night will stay in the water for longer and build up a residual
which may be enough to counter the effects of strong sunlight and bather load on hot days.
3.
Check the salt or mineral level in your pool water. Higher levels (do not exceed 6000 ppm) of salt/minerals will
enable higher chlorine production.
After these checks, if the pump stills runs on high speed for most of the day, you can sacrifice circulation
by reducing the high speed setting on the pump
For further information on the set up and operation of the
Viron e-Quilibrium go to Youtube on the following
links:
Sensor/Probe and RJ12 Connections-
Install Menu Part 1 -
Setting pH & Chlorine Levels -
Setting the Clock -
Setting Timers for Ai Mode -
Install Menu Part 2 -
Statistics Feature -
Sensor Chamber & Dosing Point Installation -
