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AKERONAKERONSalt Chlorinator

Installation & user manualSuitable for Domestic Pools – From 20 cubic metres (4,400 gallons)

Up to a Maximum size of:

160 cubic Meters – (35,000 UK Gallons)

(Read carefully and keep for future reference)

Akeron salt chlorinator – Installation & user manual Version 2014-02A

How your Akeron Chlorinator works:

IMPORTANT: To maintain correct water quality in any pool the water must be properly filtered and chemically treated. If the swimming pool – circulation pump - filter and/or any other associated equipment are undersized then the pool water may become cloudy and unsafe for use. Before installing your Akeron Chlorinator make sure the filter and circulation pump are correctly sized for your pool (if unsure, check with your Akeron supplier).

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Adding the Salt to your pool:

NOTE: Your Akeron Chlorinator will require an amount of salt to be added to the pool water in order to be able to produce chlorine. See the chart (beside) which shows the amount of salt required v pool size.

Due to normal water loss through general use (backwashing and topping – up) the salt in your pool will slowly diminish we would recommend that you check the salt level in your pool every 4 - 6 weeks and add salt as required.

The Chlorine Production Process:Water from the pool is circulated via the filter-pump through the pipe-work, filter, and heater. On the return to the pool, the cleaned water will travel through a by-pass loop which houses the Chlorinator cell. The Chlorinator cell is charged with a low level DC Current which can be adjusted via the control box. Charged electrodes inside the cell react with the salt contained within the water and produce chlorine to disinfect your pool. The Chlorine production rate of your Akeron unit can be automatically reduced if your pool is fitted with an automatic pool cover.

Pool

Inlet

Skimmer

Filter

Pump

Heater

Earth Anode

By-Pass

Chlorinator Cell

Chlorinator Control Box

Pool Power Supply

Vac Point

Main Drain

General Installation Lay-outAKERON

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Pool Volume – Cubic Metres

Salt Kg

Pool Volume – UK Gallons (100) 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000


1. Contents of your Akeron package

Box 1 : Box 2 :

Akeron Electrical – Wall mounted - control box. Pack with 3 screws and 3 raw plugs A cable gland for the pool cover User and installation manual

One cell housing One cell nut 2 bushes (50/63) 1 maintenance plug polyurethane gasket Electrode Flow sensor Injection kit

The packaging of your Akeron Chlorinator is recyclable. Help to preserve the environment by using the appropriate recycling bin.

Also, your Akeron Cell and Control Unit contain many recyclable materials. When disposing of these items (at the end of their working life) check with your local authority to ensure that they are disposed of correctly in order that the components can be correctly recycled.

2. Safety

Important information: This manual contains important information for the installer and for the owner/user.

Before installation: Please read & understand this manual before attempting any aspect of installation.

Warning: This product requires both plumbing to the pool pipework and connection to the electrical mains. Therefore we recommend that all plumbing of the unit should be undertaken by an experienced swimming pool engineer and the electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified & registered Electrician.

Warning: As this product uses electricity in conjunction with the pool water; it is important that a separate earth anode (connected to ground) is installed within the plant-room pipework to comply with electrical safety.

Warning: We recommend that this device is installed out of reach from children.

Warning: The Akeron salt chlorinator is designed exclusively for private and domestic use only.

Warning: The electrical power to the Akeron Cell must only be possible when the pool – ‘filter pump’ is operating in normal ‘Filter’ mode. It is very important that the Akeron Unit is not activated when the pool – ‘filter pump’ is switched off or when the water in the pipework (to and from the pool) is in a static condition. Make sure that power to the Akeron unit is switched off when backwashing (or cleaning) the pool filter or if the pool water is being discharged directly to waste.

Warning: The Akeron salt chlorinator is designed for a domestic outdoor swimming pool in normal conditions of use. In cases where the pool has an automatic (slatted) pool cover – or permanent - semi permanent building,

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then the functioning of the chlorinator must be adjusted to suit. An over chlorination to the pool water may cause serious health risks or hardware damage such as the pool cover or building. The user/owner must regularly check the level of free chlorine in the pool and adjust the Akeron chlorinator production accordingly.

Recommendations:

This salt chlorinator can only be used for the treatment of swimming pool water. Its function is to produce chlorine from salt dissolved in the water. Before any treatment, make sure that all the materials used are compatible with the use of salt and chlorinated water.

NOTE: When restarting the pool after winter closure or in the event that the water is green or unbalanced, it will be necessary to perform a shock chlorination (using liquid chlorine) before starting the Akeron Chlorinator.

During the season your pool should be regularly uncovered to facilitate the regeneration of salt molecules in water. You must stop the operation of the salt chlorinator if your water temperature is below 15 °C (otherwise, this may accelerate wear of the electrolysis cell).

The salt used for pool water must respect the NF EN 16401 standard.

3 Installation

IMPORTANT! The salt chlorinator must be situated after all pumps, filters and heating equipment.

3.1 Installation of the Electronic Control Box

The Akeron electronic control box must be installed away from heat sources and/or potential water leakage – water tanks or any products that could generate corrosive fumes.

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Pool

pH Measurement

Pump

FilterHeater

Akeron Chlorinator

The Akeron Electrical control unit must not be installed more than 1.5m from the cell (this corresponds to the length of the cable of the cell). The electronic box must be mounted vertically on a wall in a dry and ventilated room. The box must be out of reach of children.

Use the three screws and raw-plugs to mount the Akeron control box to the wall box on the wall.

Rear of Control Box

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3.2 Installation of the Akeron cel l

The Akeron Cell must be installed in conjunction with a By-Pass loop on the return pipework. The Cell and By-pass should be sited after the filter and heater (if a heater is installed). The By-pass loop will assist with maintenance of the Cell Unit. Make sure you leave sufficient room between the Cell and Heater (if fitted) and/or the multiport valve, should you intend to install a pH regulator (probe).

The Akeron cell must be located before any injection system for product such as: pH regulator (Acid injector).

Make sure that the water flow corresponds to the arrows.

It is also necessary to install an Earth to ground system (Earth Anode). The installation of an independent earthing system is vital if the pool is a shell, or if the pool is equipped with a cover.

Examples of by-passes (with cell mounted vertically or horizontally):

Example without by-pass:

Installation of flow switch:

Installation of injection kit (if pH controller is used):

Very Important! Flow Switch

Make sure the Flow Switch

Paddle will be deflected by

The Water flow


Installation of electrode:

The electrode has to be connected to the connectors 3 and 4 on the electronic box.

3.3 Electrical connection

IMPORTANT: Before any connection, make sure the Electrical Power Supply is switched off.6


The Akeron control box must be connected to the same 230V 50 Hz single-phase electrical supply which serves the pool - filter pump, (and also the pH regulator if fitted).

It is VERY IMPORTANT to ensure that the salt chlorinator can only operate when the pump is running.

Connections:1. On/Off switch2. Power supply 220 Volts3. Electrode connector4. Electrode connector5. Flow switch connector6. Pool cover knock-out disc. 6 : see pool cover connection).

The salt chlorinator must be connected in unison with the filter pump and electrically protected by a dedicated circuit breaker. Installation must be protected by an RCD 30 mA.

Note: A proper Earth/ground connection is essential, for the safety of the user and to protect the unit.

Once the main power connection is in place (2); then connect the power cable from the cell unit (3) & (4) and then connect the flow sensor cable (5) into the base of the Akeron control unit.

3.4 Automatic Pool Cover mode connection

Note: It is important that the rate of chlorine production is reduced when a pool cover is in place. By connecting the pool cover mode it will automatically prevent over-chlorination of the pool thereby protecting the pool cover and other aspects of the pool construction. Your Akeron Chlorinator has been pre-programmed to produce a production rate of 20% of the normal production rate when the cover is closed. This rate is adjustable and can be altered to suit the particular requirements of any pool (see paragraph 7.2 setting production rates when the cover is closed).

For more information in pairing your Akeron Chlorinator unit with your automatic pool cover; we recommend you refer to your Pool Cover manufacturers - installation instructions to identify its “dry contacts” and connection method. When installing this facility, we strongly recommended that you carefully check that the cover position produces the correct chlorine production rate. Check the cover position while the unit is running and verify that the display shows the correct production rate (from ‘cover on’ production rate to ‘normal’ production rate).

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The cover mode will automatically reduce the Chlorine output to 20% of the normal (pre-set) production rate when the automatic cover is in place over the pool. To activate this feature, you must install a cable from the "dry contact limit switches" of the pool cover system into the base of the Akeron control box. Remove the knock-out disc at position (6) at the bottom of the Akeron Control box, pass the cable through and connect to ‘Pool cover’ connection block at the bottom of the circuit board.

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4 Pool water balance

For the protection of your pool, its components and for the correct operating of your Akeron Chlorinator it is important that the pool water pH balance is maintained at the correct level.

Also, the manufacturers warranty will be null and void unless the following conditions are met. Allow a minimum period of four weeks prior adding salt in a newly refinished pool. Only use food quality (vacuum dried) salt.

For optimum operation of your Akeron chlorinator, we recommend you add: 4 grams of salt per litre of pool water (4 kg per m3). As swimming pool volumes can sometimes be overestimated, we would recommend that you follow the steps below:

1- Estimated the capacity of your pool in cubic Metres (Note: there are 220 gallons per cubic meter).2- Pour 75% of the theoretical quantity calculated into the pool (see chart on page 2).3- The next day, measure the salt level in your pool and add more salt if necessary.

We recommend that you check the salt level periodically throughout the season using a salinity analysis kit. The salt does not evaporate but its concentration will diminish during the swimming season because of the water replacement due to backwashing and evaporation. Add salt as required to maintain a rate of above 4 grams per litre as this will optimize chlorine production and ensure longevity of the chlorinator cell.

If your pool is equipped with an enclosure or manual cover, you must adjust the chlorine production level of your unit. See the guide below:

(i) You can manually adjust the chlorine production on the control unit when the pool is covered(ii) Install an automatic control unit for reduction of chlorine when the pool is covered (connect cable to point 6).(iii) Perform weekly tests of the pH level and correct it as necessary.(iv) pH should be: 7.2 and 7.4 (use a pH analysis kit). (v) NOTE: A high pH (> 7.7) or low pH (< 7.0) will affect the cell lifetime.(vi) The TH (limestone rate), must be lower than 250 ppm (mg/liter).(vii) If the TH level exceeds 250 the cell electrodes will become prematurely furred (scaled) up(viii) The TA (alkalinity rate) must be between 80 and 120 ppm.(ix) The chlorine rate in pool should not exceed 3 mg/liter with a pH of approximately 7.2. (x) Rates above 7.6 can cause corrosion of swimming pool equipment.(xi) The water must be completely renewed if an electro physical treatment or PHMB has been used.(xii) The sand filter must also be rinsed if an electro physical treatment or PHMB has been used. (xiii) Never use copper sulfate in the pool as this will cause the titanium Cell plates to fail prematurely.(xiv) Do not operate your salt chlorinator if the temperature of your pool water falls below 15°C - 60°F

Table of recommended values:

Recommended values *** values

minimum recommended maximum

Salt level 3,2 g/l 4 g/l35 g/l

(sea water)

pH 7 7,3 7,7

TAC 80 80 to 120 ppm 200

TH 100 50 to 150 ppm 250

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Water temperature 15°C 15° to 30°C < 30 °C

Cyanuric acid 20 g/m3 Less than 30 g/m3 75 g/m3

Winter products copper free and without metal ions

active oxygen (H²O²) Not recommended

Chlorine level 0,5ppm Depends on use < 2,5ppm **

Earth anode highly recommended and essential if immersed metallic material

** except in cases of shock treatment*** If your water does not meet these values - see professional pool water treatment for advice.

5 Initial start up

Make sure all the water parameters are correct (see part 4 of that manual).Your Akeron chlorinator should only be activated after 24 hours after the salt has been added to the pool.

Switch the Akeron on and adjust the chlorine production rate depending on the requirements of your pool.Test the chlorine level of your pool after 48 hours of operation and adjust as required.Do not operate when the pool water falls below 15°C (during winter time).

6 Initial Operation (Setting to the English Language)

Make sure your Akeron control box and its cell are installed according to the installation chapter. Also check the main water parameters, in particular its pH and perform necessary corrections.

Position the On/Off rocker switch to: OnAt every start of the unit, a routine control and diagnosis situation is made of all functions as well as lime scale removal (lasts approximately 25 seconds.).After every validation of the parameter modification, the display shows « Modification OK » and restarts in normal mode based on the production rate that was previously defined.

7 Operation

7.1 Normal operation

The main parameter of your salt chlorinator is the production rate. To modify it: Press either the “+ or – button” until you see the required chlorine production rate displayed.

7.2 Settings

There are six parameters that can be adjusted on your Akeron control to meet your pool’s specific needs.

Once the chlorinator is in use, you just have to press OK to see all the parameters that can be adjusted. To modify a parameter, just press the “+” or “-” buttons to select the correct parameter and confirm by pressing “ok”.

Language: You can select one of the following languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese or Polish.

Cover on chlorine production :

With the cover on and in the absence of sun-light, the need to produce chlorine is reduced. It is therefore necessary to adapt chlorine production needs appropriate to your pool. Please select the reduction rate adapted to your pool environment. The percentage will be applied to the nominal production rate i. e. a 10%

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cover on percentage is applied to the selected production rate with cover off. For example, if the production rate is 70%, the setup of the cover will modify the production to 7% (10% of 70%).

The percentage of reduction can be selected between 0% (no production at all) to 50% by steps of 5%.

Inversion :

Polarity reversal reduces the accumulation of calcium deposits on the electrode. Depending on the hardness of your water, you can adjust the time inversion cycles in time with the + or - button and validation ok.

Tips: The default set is 4 hours. The table below is an indication of inversion time related to hardness of the water found.

10 PPM = 24 hours50 PPM = 10 hours100 PPM = 6 hours150 PPM = 4 hours200 PPM = 3 hours300 PPM = 2 hours500 PPM = 1 hour

Flow switch :

This setting indicates if the flow switch is actually installed. You must select NO if you decide not to install the flow switch.

Salinity :

Akeron salt chlorinators are usually used with a salinity between 4 and 5 g/l. Therefore this parameter is set by default to the range 4-8 g/l. It is possible to modify this value if higher salinity is used. The ranges “8-15 g/l” and “>15 g/l” can be selected. For sea water (usually around 35 g/l), please use the “>15 g/l” range.

Display: the production rate is usually displayed in % of the maximum value. It can also be displayed in Amperes to indicate the actual electrical current engaged in the chlorination.

7.3 Addit ional features

Boost mode :

Boost mode sets the unit to full power for a pre-set time period. Boost mode produces a high chlorinate rate for your pool. Nevertheless It does not produce chlorine adequate to replace a shock chlorination treatment.

Boost mode can be used if:

- The water is becoming slightly cloudy- If residual algae is present- A high level of bathers using the pool - Abnormal weather conditions (storm conditions)

Important: Do not exceed the rate of 2.5ppm without seeking advice from your pool professional. Only use this mode if the pool is uncovered. Boost mode must be used with caution: an excessive and prolonged chlorination can damage your pool equipment, including metal parts. An excessive level of free chlorine greater than 2.5 ppm can cause discomfort:

- Unpleasant odor- Itchy eyes and mucous membranes- Discoloration of swimwear

To select the Boost mode:

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- Press the “Boost” button- Choose the number of hours of Boost mode by using the “+” and “-“ buttons- Press “ok”

- To exit the Boost mode before the end of the selected duration, press Boost again

Manual selection of the ‘cover on’ mode :

If the automatic cover mode is not available (for example: if no contact is available from the cover or the pool is fitted with a manual cover), it is possible to select manually this mode:

Press simultaneously the “+” and “-“buttons : the cover mode will be selected and displayed.

To unselect this mode, press again the “+” and “-“ buttons until Akeron displays the normal mode again.

7.4 Menu explanation

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8 Maintenance

During winter, let the chlorinator operate 4 hours per day provided the water temperature is above 15 ° C. If the water temperature falls below 15 ° C, switch the chlorinator off.During the winter and with a water temperature lower than 15°C, the cell can remain in place and filtration can operate. Water can circulate inside the cell but the chlorinator must absolutely be switched off.

Make sure the water does never freeze in the cell.It is recommended, in particular the first year, to verify that the cell is not furred. This phenomenon may happen in case of very calcareous waters despite reverse polarity. If the cell is furred, perform a cleaning using acid (or white vinegar) by following scrupulously the instructions below.

9 Diagnostic – Troubleshooting

L1

L2

L3

L4

Alarm No Flow : flashing led light on

Possible causes Checkings

check the salt level program choosen

check salt level: salt level is inferior to 3,2g/l

check connections

no flow or not enough flow in the cell

Alarm n°1 : led light permanently on limescale deposits on the electrode

short circuit on electrode

control through transparent cell that there are no calcareous concretions bonded between the

electrode platescheck that the electrodes plates do not touch each

other or that a metallic object causes electrical contact

check connections

lack of water in the cell

salt level superior to the programmed cycle

lack of salt

no electrode

no salt !!! check the salt level

clean the electrode by dipping it in water with 10% of hydrochloric acid added

remove the obstruction

reset salt level to 3,5g/l minimum

the electrode is not connected

check the flow sensor settings, check that the cell is completely immersed

add the recommended salt quantity in the pool water, wait for total dissolution before reswitching the salt

electrolysis device

Alarm Type

check whether air is present in the cell

the electrode plugs are wrongly connected

eliminate air intakes on the hydraulic circuit and regulate the by-pass to increase water flow in the cell

make sure the flow sensor is on "ON" position let flow in by opening the by-pass

water temperature is too low water temperature is inferior to 15°C

worn out electrode electrode is approaching 10 000 hours

Alarm n°2 : led light permanently on switch off your salt electrolysis device if the temperature is below 15°C

change electrode if it is near end of life

Alarm n°3 : flashing led light on

electrode wrongly connected

Actions and solutions

adjust the salt level program accordingly

10 System characteristics

10.1 Mechanical characteristics

Dimensions (overall):Height : 300 mm Width: 215 mm Depth: 155 mm

10.2 Electrical characteristics

Power supply: 220v – 240v / 50-60 Hz Single phase. 120 W (200W for model 160 m3)

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10.3 Electrodes

code reference Max

Amp

Nominal Production *** of chlorine in gr/h

Maximum treated volume*Number of plates

TELE030ELECTRODE 30M3/2014

3.5 A 3.5 gr/h 30 M3 – 6,600 gallons 2


3.8 A 5.9gr/h 60 M3 – 13,200 gallons 3


7.7 A 11.7 gr/h 90 M3 – 19,800 gallons 5

TELE120ELECTRODE

120M3/201410.5 A 17.6 gr/h 120 M3 – 26,400 gallons 7


15.3 A 27.4 gr/h 160 M3 – 35,200 gallons 9

11 Standards

International Protection Marking : o IP 55o Never open the box when the device has been switched on

This salt electrolysis device is in conformity with « NF C15-100 Edition 2002 » and is in compliance with all the applicable norms here below.

Standards CE/EMC

NF EN 60335-1/A1Et 60335-2-108

Note: The European Union « CE » declaration of compliance has been established in conformity with Directive 89/336/CEE relating to electromagnetic compatibility, and with Directive 73/23/CEE relating to safety requirements for electrical equipment.

Title Reference Document Edition

[1]Information technology equipment – Radio disturbance Characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement

E.N. 55022 Ed. June 2012

[2] Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Testing and measurement E.N. 61000-4-x /

[3]Environmental testing – Part 2 : tests –Test Kb : salt mist, cyclic (sodium chloride solution)

E.N. 60068-2-52 Ed. Dec 1996

[4]Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –

Part 1/A1 and Part 2-108 : particular requirements for salt chlorinators

E.N. 60335-1/A1

E.N. 60335-2-108

Ed Sept 2008

***In normal conditions of use and following the notice guidelines

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11 Warranty

Your Akeron chlorinator is covered by a two year warranty from the date of purchase. All warranty claims will be subject to component inspection and will only be granted if the fault or failure is due to defective materials or workmanship. In event of a suspected warranty fault or failure, the owner/user must immediately contact their Akeron supplier.

The product warranty will not cover the following:

Defects and/or damage caused by operator misuse or neglect. For example: chlorinator switched ON with no water flow. Failure to install or operate any part of the Akeron Chlorinator in accordance with the guidelines set out in this manual. Excessive use (i.e. if fitted to a pool larger than recommended). Natural disasters – i.e. flooding, lightning strike. External accidents and damage from chemical or corrosive moisture. As a result of electrical connection to a source other than that stated in this manual. Evidence of disassembly of the cell unit or tampering with the circuit boards and/or internal wiring. Your Akeron chlorinator must not be used in any application other than to sterilize swimming pool water.

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