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Smart pH 

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PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL

 completely before installing or operating the equipment. The Smart 

pH

TM

 is a Class 1 product for protection against electric shock and a Type 1 product with regards to disconnection of 

the control circuits.

Observe the following safety precautions:

 

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Do not permit anyone untrained or under the age of 18 to use this product.

 

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Unit must be properly connected to earth ground.

 

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Never apply power when front panel is not secured in the closed position.

 

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Never service unit with power applied, always turn OFF main circuit breaker to unit and all 

  equipment when servicing.
 

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Touching the controller’s internal parts could result in injury and or damage to the controller. In case of a

   malfunction, only a qualified technician should repair the controller.
 

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Risk of Electric Shock. Connect only to a grounding type receptacle protected by a ground-fault circuit

   interrupter (GFCI).
 

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Do not bury cord. Route cord to eliminate abuse from heater exhaust, lawn mowers, hedge 

  trimmers, and other equipment.
 

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Be careful not to damage any of the insulation on wires or the power cord. Should the cord be damaged

   return it to your dealer for a replacement. Continued use could result in fire or electric shock.
 

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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use an extension cord to connect unit to electric supply;    

 

provide a properly located GFCI.

 

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Never remove or install any cables between the circuit cards when power is applied, damage to the    

 

components may occur.

1.1  IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Acu-Trol, Inc. warrants the Smart pH

TM

 to be free from defects in manufacturing and workmanship for a period of 

ONE (1) YEAR from the date of manufacture for the electronic module. All sensors and flow cells have a ONE (1) 

YEAR from the date of manufacture. Other equipment is covered by the individual manufacturer’s own warranty. 

During the warranty period, any defective parts will be repaired or replaced when necessary by Acu-Trol, Inc.  

This warranty does not cover: (a) the buyers’ labor or any servicing fees related to replacement of the Product; (b) 

damage resulting from the use of this Product in other than its normal manner; (c) damage from misuse, accident or 

neglect; (d) damage from improper testing, operation, or installation; (e) not operating the Product on a dedicated 

(separate) circuit or under conditions other than those recommended or at voltages or amperages other than the 

voltage or amperage indicated on the Product; and (f) acts of Mother Nature (i.e. lightning, electrical storms, floods, 

etc.). In addition, attempting to service or modify the Product will render this Warranty Void.  Defective parts should 

be returned immediately to the local Acu-Trol dealer, any parts returned to the factory require a return of material 

authorization code to subsequently generate an RMA (Return Material Authorization form). An Acu-Trol Technician 

will analyze the returned part and determine the cause of failure and process accordingly.

WARRANTY CARD MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED AT ONCE TO BE KEPT ON FILE

WARRANTY

   

 

 

 

WARNING

CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD - Make sure pumps are OFF before drilling into pipes. Securely fasten  all 

electrical, water and chemical lines. Locate chemical feed pumps and chemical storage tanks in a safe and secure area. 

Never turn chemical feed pumps ON when any valves are closed. The feed lines can blow off and spray full strength 

chemicals causeing damage to property and cause serious injury or death.

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Summary of Contents for Smart pH

Page 1: ...Disconnect power source before servicing unit Turn Set Poin t knob to th e fa r left or rig ht to trig ger pH readin g fu nction s ee m anual fo r deta ils POW ER HIGH BALANCED OW CHEMICAL FEED pH pH pH Set Poin t cu Trol PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS 11830 Kemper Road Auburn CA 95603 1 800 273 4667 530 823 9898 Fax 530 823 9899 www acu trol com www pentairwater com ...

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Page 3: ... period of ONE 1 YEAR from the date of manufacture for the electronic module All sensors and flow cells have a ONE 1 YEAR from the date of manufacture Other equipment is covered by the individual manufacturer s own warranty During the warranty period any defective parts will be repaired or replaced when necessary by Acu Trol Inc This warranty does not cover a the buyers labor or any servicing fees ...

Page 4: ...e pH levels SENSORS The Smart pH can measure inputs from one pH sensor VOLTAGE The Smart pH can only work on an input voltage of 110 VAC CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 PREPARATION Receipt Inspection Upon receiving the controller from shipping check the carton carefully Report any dam aged items directly to the shipping company Examine the package content list below and verify that all items are presen...

Page 5: ... inside a room if possible a shade screen should be used for outdoor installations 5 The installation surface must be solid and vertical Do not mount the controller in a horizontal position 6 Maintain adequate clearance for opening the enclosure 7 The environment should be free of chemical fumes and excessive heat 8 Mount as far as possible from sources of electrical interference 9 Hold the contro...

Page 6: ...een previously installed follow the instructions included with the chemical feed pump Some chemical feed pumps include a power cord and are ready to plug in If a pigtail has been ordered with the Smart pH simply plug the pump power cord into the pigtail If a pigtail is not installed the power cord from the pump will need to be modified The list below provides overall installation recommendations 1 ...

Page 7: ...lue minimum recommendation of 24 hrs 5 Close the air release valve on top of the filter Open any isolation valves and check the system for leaks Smart pH Water Chemistry Controller INTELLIGENC E I N S I D E ACU TROL I N S I D E www acu trol com Made in USA 110 VAC 5A Disconnect power source before servicing unit Turn Set Point knob to the far left or right to trigger pH reading function see manual ...

Page 8: ...ng the electrode tip to protect the sensing element Sensors should be kept in the protective cap until ready for installation if the cotton in the protective cap becomes dry wet it with tap water During shipment air bubbles may have entered the electrode carefully shake the electrode downward like a thermometer to dispel the air from the sensing elements inside the electrode Before using the senso...

Page 9: ...me Use DIP Switch 5 to have a one 1 minute cycle time up or a three 3 minute cycle time The On Time Off Time Cycle Time On time Dip Switch 6 determines whether the chemical feeder can be on for 5 of the On Time or whether it is 20 of the On Time This can help the unit from overfeeding on small bodies of water or spas FINISHING AND TESTING Once the controller system has been installed with applicab...

Page 10: ...d the High LED will flash 3 times The LED s will all go off for approximately 2 seconds and then restart again until the knob is moved back into the set point range Chemical feeding will stop when the Smart pH detects there is no flow See Chapter 6 Setup Check Out Sheets for help with start up The Smart pH is not an absolute measuring de vice If the pH of the system is too high turn the knob to the ...

Page 11: ...Smart pH 11 DIAGRAMS 120VAC SUPPLY POWER WIRING TO 120VAC SUPPLY POWER PIGTAIL TO CHEMICAL FEEDER PUMP 120VAC ...

Page 12: ...54000030 2 Top Half Replacement Complete 714000030 3 Relay Module 714000050 4 Bottom Half Replacement Complete 714000040 4A Cables 1 Power Cable 6 and 1 Pigtail blue 6 754000020 4B Mounting Feet 4 with Screws 4 715000000 5 Sensor pH 744000020 6 Sensor Flow Switch 744000030 PARTS LIST ...

Page 13: ...Acu Trol Inc 11830 Kemper Road Auburn CA 95603 400000360 REV A 6 11 2007 For Technical Support Call 800 273 ...

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