Salt Generator FAQ
How do I know my salt generator needs to be recalibrated?
Your salt chlorine generator needs to be recalibrated if the water temperature is at least 65°F, the pool is perfectly balanced, and the salt test strip and salt level on the pool pilot do not match. If the salt level on the test strip says the salt is low and the generator says it is between 2700 ppm – 3500 ppm, and the chlorine level is between 1-3 ppm or higher, DO NOT RECALIBRATE.
How do I recalibrate my salt generator?
You MUST use a reliable test kit to verify the salt level. Ensure the pump has been running for several minutes before calibrating the salt display. If the test result differs from the display, re-calibrate (in 100 ppm increments) until the unit matches your test result.
1) Press the MENU button
2) Press Arrow UP to MAINTENANCE MENU, then press SELECT
3) Press Arrow UP to CALIBRATE SALT, then press SELECT
4) Adjust the salt display to match the reading of your test by pressing the Arrow UP or DOWN
5) Press SELECT (the unit will take some time to recalibrate the salt display)
6) After calibration is done, “EXIT MENU”, press SELECT to return to the main display
How much salt do you need for your salt generator to run?
The recommended amount of salt is 3000 ppm. Add 50 lbs. of salt per 2,000 gallons of water to get a 3000 ppm salt level (50 lbs. of salt per 10,000 gallons will raise the salt level by 600 ppm). Remember always to test your salt level with a salt test strip or bring a water sample into the retail store.
How do I clean my Cell?
Turn off the circulation pump.
Loosen unions as indicated on the cell manifold.
Put a winter plug (1 ½” threaded plug) in the base of the cell.
Once capped, fill the cell with water, leaving 2 inches from the top of the cell blades.
Fill the rest of the cell with muriatic acid. This results in a 1 to 4 solution. Always make sure to add acid to water and not the other way around. Use gloves and eye protection when handling harsh chemicals.
Let the solution sit inside the cell for 20 minutes.
To dispose of the acid solution, it can be poured into your pool water.
Rinse the cell with fresh water and dry off the cell terminals before reattaching the cell cord (if unattached).
Always be aware of the following:
Colder water will be purifying at a very low percentage; warmer water will purify at a higher percentage.
When having a party or a large bather load in the pool, you will need to chlorinate the pool after to prevent algae. Salt chlorine generators can only handle normal bather loads.
When boosting the salt chlorine generator, it only will raise the chlorine by .5 ppm, so it will not kill algae already blooming. The pool will need to be shocked like a traditional chlorine pool.
When water temperatures are below 65°F, the salt chlorine generator will not give off a proper salt level. Do not add salt until the water temperature is at least 65°F.
Salt chlorine generators tend to cause the alkalinity and pH levels to increase. Monitor these readings and adjust chemicals when necessary.