CX Chlorinator - Salt and Mineral Operation MANUAL
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9.
CHLORINATOR MAINTENANCE
Maintenance of your VAPURE VP-Series Salt Chlorinator is simple. Your unit has to be one of the most
productive pieces of equipment on your swimming pool so it requires some basic maintenance.
While water chemistry will always be the most important form of maintenance there are also other hints
and pointers to take note of.
DO NOT
cover the Power Pack with towels or similar. There are vents that could be closed and these
need air to keep the unit cool.
To extend the life of your unit we always recommend installation in an undercover area away from the
elements.
Placing the unit in a closed shed or similar environment with chemicals, fertilisers and other corrosives
will damage the unit and could void your warranty. Keep the chlorinator off at all times during backwash
cleaning of your filter. Please remember to turn it on once done and return the unit to AUTO mode
. See
6.7 BACKWASH
for further details.
Check that the plug connections on the Cell and the base of the unit are tight and are in sound condition
at least once a year.
9.1 Inspecting and Cleaning the Cell Electrode
Reverse Polarity cells should not normally require cleaning, however, in areas with very hard water all
calcium may not be removed. A calcium deposit might form on the lower areas of the cell, the sensor
or the sides of the cell plates. This will NOT affect the operation of your chlorinator, however you can
use Cell Cleaner to clean the Cell.
All salt chlorinator cells must be cleaned before scale/calcium builds up to the point where the electrode
gaps in the Cell are bridged. If the Cell has excessive calcium deposit, this may damage the electrode
coating, as the bridging causes rubbing on the plate coating and this will affect the operation.
Check the Cell to prevent the accumulation of pool debris that for any reason may have by-passed the
pool filter, particularly after backwashing.
Check that the O-ring is clean, greased with silicone grease (
DO NOT
use petroleum-based jelly) and
securely located in the Cell Housing.
FOR CLEANING, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
Press [POWER] to OFF as this ensures the pump and the unit will not turn on.
Unscrew the Cell Locking Ring and remove the electrode for inspection. If calcium build-up is present,
immerse the electrode in Cell Cleaner.
A solution can be made by mixing 1 part hydrochloric acid to 10 parts of water. If excessive build up is
present a stronger solution may be used to remove the calcium. Using 5 parts of water will make a more
aggressive solution but will not damage the Cell. You can use Cell Cleaner, and if you do, then follow
the instruction supplied.
Allow the cleaning solution to dissolve the calcium deposits for about 10 minutes. Dispose of the
cleaning solution at an approved Council Depot and never into storm water or sewage drains.
HANDY TIP:
Returning this mix to your pool only returns the calcium you just removed, so you may be better off
reusing the solution until exhausted then disposing of it. Always store this solution in a safe method as
advised on the container.
