Foxx GALAZY 2000, Installation & Operation Manual

Page 1: ...ODEL FXG5 Maximum output of Sodium Hypochlorite equivalent to 0 22 kg of chlorine per day WARNING Operating theFOXXX GALAXY 2000 MODEL FXG5 without water flow through the cell can cause a build up of flammable gases which can result in FIRE OR EXPLOSION DOMESTIC READ THE LABEL AND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING 20 APR 2004 ...

Page 2: ...EGISTRATION NUMBER 26631 PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT PLEASE RETAIN OWNER S MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IMPORTANT READ THE LABEL AND THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OPERATING C L Marketing Inc 2770 24 Ave N E Calgary Ab T1Y 6V7 C Foxxx Galaxy 2000FXG5 Manual English April 2004 20 APR 2004 ...

Page 3: ... 2a Material Requirements for Installation 7 2b Cell Installation Pool Diagrams 8 9 Section 3 Control Panel Mounting Wiring 3a Wiring 10 3b General Information 11 Section 4 Start Up Operation 4a Control Panel Indicators 12 13 4b Start Up Sequence 13 4c Optional Items Replacement Parts List 14 Section 5 Trouble Shooting 5a Trouble Shooting FXG5 15 16 Appendix Appendix Above Ground Installation Loca...

Page 4: ...Do not use spas hot tubs or pools unless all suction grates are installed to pre vent body and hair entrapment 5 DANGER To reduce the risk of drowning from hair and body entrapment install suction fit ting s with a marked flow rate that equals or exceeds the flow rate on the equipment assembly 6 WARNING Install blower no less than 30 cm 1 foot above the maximum water level to pre vent water from c...

Page 5: ...it to connect a minimum No 8 AWG 8 4mm solid copper conductor between this unit and any metal equipment metal enclosures of electrical equipment metal water pipe or conduit within 1 5 m 5 feet of the unit 2 A bonding terminal is located inside the GALAXY 2000 unit To reduce the risk of electrical shock this terminal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the electric supply service p...

Page 6: ...sness with the possibility of drowning 9 Obese persons and persons with a history of heart disease low or high blood pressure circu latory system problems or diabetes should consult a physician before using a spa 10 Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a spa or hot tub since some medication may induce drowsiness while other medication may affect heart rate blood pressur...

Page 7: ...omatically clean the cell blades maximizing the cell s ability to manufacture chlorine or bromine This feature is only enabled when the GREEN OK indicator is flashing Since the OUTPUT CONTROL DIAL affects the amount of time the GREEN OK indicator is flashing it also has the same effect with regards to the Reverse Polarity Function See table below OUTPUT DIAL TIME 0 DOES NOT REVERSE 25 Every 15 hrs...

Page 8: ...ric acid level maintained This chemical when added to pool water significantly inhibits purifier depletion from exposure to sunlight Cyanuric acid also inhibits corrosion if your pool is equipped with any metal components Minimum levels or better must be maintained to ensure that the purifier being produced is protected from UV breakdown 4 Bather load As the bather load increases the purifier dema...

Page 9: ...eration This amount of chlorine could satisfy up to 57 000 L of pool water depending on the 8 demand variables for purifier NOTE Residual salt levels must be maintained above 2800 ppm and below 3200 ppm Do not exceed 3200 ppm salt residual if you object to salty tasting water Normal System Sizing Guide The sizing criteria below reflects normal conditions based on field experience and proper operat...

Page 10: ...t of salt required depends on the size of the pool Use of Tabex granulated evaporated non iodized blended salt product is recommended Water conditioning pellets can be used but take longer to dissolve Use the chart on the next page to determine the amount of salt to add in pounds or kilograms for a new pool start up Also test your make up water for its level of salt and compare it with the charts ...

Page 11: ... by sunlight and inhibits the corrosive effects of chlorine and bromine Regulations may exist regarding use of Cyanuric acid in public pools please consult your pool professional Use the chart below to determine the amount of Cyanuric acid needed Test water with a test kit that includes CYA testing then use the chart below to determine the amount to add KILOGRAMS OF CYANURIC ACID NEEDED FOR 75 PPM...

Page 12: ...tput Where applicable Control Dial Cell Unions Where applicable 6 Drill with 6mm 1 4 masonry drill bit for block or stucco 5 Salt test strips vial 7 Voltmeter To determine AC voltage to Control Panel 6 Installation kit 8 Test kit for Chlorine Bromine Including mounting hardware Calcium Hardness pH Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid stabilizer 9 P V C Glue 10 P V C Cleaner Primer 11 Assorted P V C ...

Page 13: ...st 1 53m from the inside wall of the pool or spa CAUTION YOU MUST REMOVE THE OUTPUT CONTROL DIAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE COVER FIRST PRY OFF THE CAP AT THE TOP OF THE KNOB WHICH WILL REVEAL THE HEX NUT LOOSEN THE NUT AND LIFT OFF THE KNOB Typical In Line Equipment Power Connection 220V NOTE 1 FOR 24 HOUR OPERATION AS A CONVECTION STYLE INSTALLATION SEE APPENDIX PAGE 18 NOTE 2 IF YOU NEED A...

Page 14: ...e way Return Motorized Valve on the Spa Jet line to ensure spa drain down does not occur Swing Check Valve Optional 2 Way Valves For Spa Draining Service Flow Dual Pump Pool Spa Combination NOTE If this scheme is desired and the spa is raised a 5 LB 34 5 kPa Check Valve must be installed on the Pool Return line before the flow detector to ensure adequate spa spillover Install Flow Detector s Cell ...

Page 15: ...e GALAXY 2000 unit into a G F C I Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter protected outlet or timer STEP 2 Plug the 110V filter pump into the GALAXY 2000 unit AC outlet WARNING This AC outlet is intended ONLY for the filter pump DO NOT use for any other purpose Each GALAXY 2000 Automatic Sanitizing System consists of three 3 main components The CONTROL PANEL converts incoming AC power to a Low Voltage DC...

Page 16: ...2 amp power fuse labeled FS1 for the 110V unit and a 1 amp fuse for the 220V unit This fuse protects the Control Panel and cell from voltage spikes If no lights display inspection and possible replacement of this fuse may be necessary The output control dial and cover must be removed from the unit to access this fuse UNION GALAXY 2000 CONTROL PANEL FLOW DETECTOR CORD R e q u i r e d S a l t L e v ...

Page 17: ...g For further explanation of this indicator please refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide beginning on page 15 Output Control The Output Control Dial is a percentage timer that regulates the amount of time the system is to produce chlorine bromine during the filter pump running cycle The output is regulated according to the setting of this dial Each setting has a memory cycle of 36 minutes The settin...

Page 18: ...inute After sufficient flow is detected greater than 56LPM the green OK indicator should flash If this sequence does not occur or any red indicators display please refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide starting on page 14 for further assistance NOTE Be sure to test the chlorine bromine level for the next few days and properly adjust the chlorine bromine output dial DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED CHLORINE...

Page 19: ...x MTA Each 19070 Union 50 mm 2 x 38 mm 1 1 2 S x S Each 15422 Ground Mounting Support Kit 19076 Portable Pool Spa Timer w 2 On Off settings standard 110V receptacle plug 19076 G Portable Pool Spa Timer w 2 On Off settings standard 110V receptacle plug w GFI 997 Low Speed Flow Switch w 38 mm 1 5 Tee Cable 19 L P M 5 G P M For spas will reduce output to 1 8 12 of normal production 942 5NF FXG5 Resid...

Page 20: ... burned A The cell cord plug is not securely pushed onto the cell A Ensure that the cell cord plug is pressed completely on the cell terminals terminal allowing moisture to seep into the plug Check the cell terminals and clean with a dry cloth to remove all dirt and corrosion 4 Premature cell failure Requires replacement cell Normal cell life if sized and operated correctly is 3 5 years B Debris i...

Page 21: ... is firmly pressed onto the cell C Low salt C Check the residual salt level and adjust if necessary Refer to the salt requirements needed for 3 000 ppm section page 6 D The unit is not reversing polarity D Send the Control Panel back to factory for service E Possible cell failure E Check with either a 504 or 957 cell tester Replace the cell if needed Refer to 4 of this section F Very cold pool wat...

Page 22: ...ut when the pump runs at low speed a situation when the pool or spa is not normally in use This mode of operation prevents overdosing yet provides a purifier boost when the pool or spa is in use or the filter pump is operating in h igh speed mode 2 CONVECTION APPLICATIONS See Configurations 1 2 on pages 17 18 Many above ground pools benefit from continuous purification at a reduced rate when the p...

Page 23: ...000 Unit Control Panel Read and follow warnings Avoid traffic lawn mowers and sprinklers Take both 3 ft 1 m aluminum angle stakes and drive into ground approximately 12 31 cm deep to the width of the GALAXY 2000 Unit Control Panel 8 1 8 21 cm Use a 2 X 4 5 cm x 10 cm block and hammer STEP 2 Slide the GALAXY 2000 Unit Control Panel over the angle stakes and screw into the predrilled holes CAUTION D...

Page 24: ...ally with unobstructed free flow through the discharge outlet This allows complete disbursement of gas bubbles generated during purifier production 2 Convection illustration depicts a vertical cell see sketch above immediately adjacent to the discharge supplied by a direct bypass to avoid the flow restrictions of the circulation system 3 The flow induced by the rising bubbles disperses the purifie...

Page 25: ...rd as proof of purchase Warranty service cannot be performed without this documentation GALAXY 2000 DEALER WHEN CALLING FOR SERVICE Please have the following information ready 1 Control Panel Model _________________________________________ 2 Chlorine Cell Serial Number ___________________________________ Located on top of cell stamped in plastic 3 Installation Date MM ___________DD _________YY ___...

Page 26: ...formation This service and this information do not replace the official hard copy label The PMRA does not provide any guarantee or assurance that the information obtained through this service is accurate current or correct and is therefore not liable for any loss resulting directly or indirectly from reliance upon this service ...