QUA
R
IT®
Electronic Chlorine Generator
by
G LDLINE
CONTROLS INC.
888-921-POOL
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Table of Contents
OPERATION
General.........................................................................................1
Water Chemistry........................................................................1
Controls.......................................................................................6
Maintenance.................................................................................8
INSTALLATION
Mounting.......................................................................................9
Plumbing......................................................................................10
Wiring..........................................................................................11
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting.........................................................................13
WARRANTY
Warranty.....................................................................................15
Aqua Rite® is a registered trademark of Goldline Controls, Inc
AquaLink® is a registered trademark of Waterpik Technologies, Inc.
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OPERATION
The Aqua Rite® is an automatic chlorine generation system for pool or spa sanita-
tion. The operation requires a low concentration of salt (sodium chloride) in the
pool water. These levels are low enough that it normally will not be tasted. The
Aqua Rite automatically sanitizes your pool by converting the salt into free chlorine
which kills bacteria and algae in the pool. Chlorine will revert back to sodium
chloride after killing bacteria. These reactions will continuously recycle virtually
eliminating the need to add sanitizing chemicals to your pool. The only time you
may need to add more salt to the pool is when water is replenished due to backwashing,
draining, or splashing (not evaporation).
The Aqua Rite is designed to handle the purification needs of most residential swim-
ming pools up to 40,000 gallons (150,000 liters), or the needs of most commercial
pools up to 25,000 gallons (95,000 liters). Check local codes for other restrictions.
The actual amount of chlorination required to properly sanitize a pool varies due to
bather load, rainfall, temperature, and the pool's cleanliness.
Bromine
The system can also be used to produce bromine instead of chlorine. Call Goldline
(888-921-7665) for information regarding bromine generation.
Water Chemistry
The table below summarizes the levels that are recommended by the National Spa
and Pool Institute (NSPI). The only special requirements for the Aqua Rite are the
salt level and stabilizer. It is important to maintain these levels in order to prevent
corrosion or scaling and to ensure maximum enjoyment of the pool. Test your water
periodically. Your Authorized Aqua Rite Dealer (AARD) or most pool stores can
provide you with the chemicals and procedures to adjust the water chemistry. Be
sure to tell the pool store that you are using an Aqua Rite chlorine generator.
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Saturation index
The saturation index (Si) relates to the calcium and alkalinity in the water and is an
indicator of the pool water "balance". Your water is properly balanced if the Si is 0 ±.2.
If the Si is below -0.2, the water is corrosive and plaster pool walls will be dissolved
into the water. If the Si is above +0.2, scaling and staining will occur. Use the chart
below to determine the saturation index.
Si = pH + Ti + Ci + Ai - 12.1
Total
Alkalinity
Calcuim
Hardness
Ai
Ci
∫C
∫F
53
60
66
76
84
94
103
Ti
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
.9
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.1
1.9
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
12
16
19
24
29
34
39
75
75
100
125
150
200
250
300
100
125
150
200
250
300
2.2
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.8
2.9
400
600
800
400
600
800
How to use: Measure pool pH, temperature, calcium hardness,
and total alkalinity. Use the chart above to determine Ti, Ci,and
Ai from your measurements. Insert values of pH, Ti, Ci and Ai
into the above equation. If Si equals .2 or more, scaling and
staining may occur. If Si equals -.2 or less corrosion or irritation
may occur.
-.2
0
.2
CORROSIVE
SCALING
OK
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Salt Level
Use the chart on page 4 to determine how much salt in pounds or (Kgs) need to be
added to reach the recommended levels. Use the equations below (measurements
are in feet/gallons and meters/liters) if pool size is unknown.
Liters
(pool size in meters)
Gallons
(pool size in feet)
Length x Width x
Average Depth x 7.5
Length x Width x
Average Depth x 1000
Rectangular
Round
Diameter x Diameter x
Average Depth x 5.9
Diameter x Diameter x
Average Depth x 785
Length x Width x
Average Depth x 893
Length x Width x
Average Depth x 6.7
Oval
The ideal salt level is between 2700-3400 ppm (parts per million) with 3200 ppm
being optimal. If the level is low, determine the number of gallons in the pool and
add salt according to the chart on page 4. A low salt level will reduce the efficiency
of the Aqua Rite® and result in low chlorine production. A high salt level can cause
the Aqua Rite® to shutdown and may begin to give a salty taste to your pool (gener-
ally, the salt will begin to be tasted at a level of about 3500-4000 ppm). The salt in
your pool/spa is constantly recycled and the loss of salt throughout the swimming
season should be small. This loss is due primarily to the addition of water because
of splashing, backwashing, or draining (because of rain). Salt is not lost due to
evaporation.
Type of Salt to Use
It is important to use only sodium chloride (NaCl) salt that is greater than 99% pure.
This is common food quality or water softener salt and is usually available at build-
ing supply stores in 40-80 lb. bags labeled "Coarse Solar Salt". It is also acceptable
to use water conditioning salt pellets, however, it will take longer for them to dis-
solve. Do not use rock salt, salt with yellow prussiate of soda, salt with anti-caking
additives, or iodized salt.
How to Add or Remove Salt
For new plaster pools, wait 10-14 days before adding salt to allow the plaster to
cure. Turn the circulating pump on and add salt directly into the pool. Brush the salt
around to speed up the dissolving process--do not allow salt to pile up on the bottom
of the pool. Run the filter pump for 24 hours with the suction coming from the main
drain (use pool vac if there is no main drain) to allow the salt to evenly disperse
throughout the pool. The salt display may take 24 hours to respond to the change in
salt concentration.
The only way to lower the salt concentration is to partially drain the pool and refill
with fresh water.
Always check stabilizer (cyanuric acid), when checking salt. These levels will most
likely decline together. Use the chart on page 5 to determine how much stabilizer
must be added to raise the level to 80 ppm.
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Controls
Main Switch
Note: When the Aqua Rite® is being controlled by the optional Jandy AquaLink®
RS, the main switch will not funciton.
AUTO: For normal operation, the Main Switch should be left in the AUTO
position. In this position the Aqua Rite will produce chlorine according to the
"Desired Output %" adjustment setting for the entire filtering/pumping cycle.
SUPER CHLORINATE: When you have an abnormally high bather load, a
large amount of rain, a cloudy water condition, or any other condition which
needs a large amount of purification to be introduced, put the Main Switch in the
SUPER CHLORINATE position. This electronically “super chlorinates” (shocks)
the water for 24 hours (filter pump must be on during this time) or until the
power has been turned off, whichever comes first. At the end of the super chlo-
rinate time, be sure to put the switch back into the AUTO position.
OFF: The OFF position prevents the Aqua Rite from energizing the electrolytic
cell. In this position there is no chlorine generation. NOTE: To service any of
the pool equipment or the Aqua Rite, turn the power off at the circuit breaker.
Indicator LED's
POWER When illuminated, the Aqua Rite has input power.
GENERATING This LED is on steady during normal operation. When flash-
ing, the pool water is too hot or cold to operate.
SUPER CHLORINATE Illuminates during Super Chlorination. See descrip-
tion above.
AQUALINK RS When illuminated, indicates that the Jandy AquaLink RS is
controlling the Aqua Rite--the main switch and "Desired Output %" adjustment
are in-active. When flashing, the AquaLink RS is in SERVICE or TIME-OUT
mode and the Main Switch and "Desired Output %" adjustment are active.
NO FLOW When illuminated, the flow switch has detected no water flowing
and the Aqua Rite has stopped generating chlorine. A flashing LED indicates a
15-60 second time delay period.
LOW SALT When flashing, the salt level is low (below 2700ppm) and Aqua
Rite is generating at low efficiency. When illuminated steady, the salt level is
too low and Aqua Rite has shut down. Before adding large quantities of salt, it is
advisable to have your salt level professionally checked.
HIGH SALT When flashing, the salt level is high (above 4000ppm) but Aqua
Rite will continue to operate. When illuminated steady, the salt level is too high
and Aqua Rite has shut down.
INSPECT CELL A flashing indicator signifies that either the cell efficiency is
reduced or that it is time for regularly scheduled cell inspection. In either case,
inspect cell and clean if necessary. When illuminated steady, cell efficiency is
greatly reduced and the Aqua Rite® has stopped producing chlorine. Inspect,
clean or replace if necessary.
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"Desired Output %" adjustment knob
The "Desired Output %" adjustment knob is located in the lower center of the Aqua
Rite control panel. This setting is used to control the amount of chlorine the Aqua
Rite generates. Raise this setting to increase chlorine level and lower it to decrease
chlorine level. Note: The "Desired Output %" adjustment will not function when
the Aqua Rite is being controlled by the optional Jandy AquaLink RS.
Salt Display
The Salt Display shows the current salt concentration of the pool water. Readings
are in ppm (parts per million). Refer to the Water Chemistry section for recom-
mended salt levels as well as how to add/remove salt.
The factory default display is in English units (ppm). If Metric units (grams per
liter) are preferred, push the small button next the the display once. The display will
now show the pool temperature. With the temperature displayed, move the main
switch from AUTO to SUPER CHLORINATE and back to AUTO. The temperature
display will instantly switch to Celsius and the salt display will switch to grams/liter.
Repeat this process to switch back to English units. (ppm and Fahrenheit)
Operation
Assuming that the water chemical levels are in the recommended range, there are
three factors that you can control which directly contribute to the amount of chlorine
the Aqua Rite will generate:
1. filter time each day (hours)
2. the "Desired Output %" setting
3. the amount of salt in the pool
The filter pump timer should be set so that all of the water in the pool passes through
the filter each day. For pools with high chlorine demand, the timer may have to be
set longer to generate enough chlorine.
To find the optimum "Desired Output %" setting, start at approximately 50%. Test
the chlorine level every few days and adjust the dial up or down accordingly. It
usually takes 2-3 adjustments to find the ideal setting for your pool/spa and after
that, it should only take minor, infrequent adjustments. Because the chlorine de-
mand of the pool increases with temperature most people find they have to adjust the
dial up at the peak of the summer and down during the colder periods. The Aqua
Rite automatically stops generating when the pool water temperatures drops below
50º F. This is usually not a problem because bacteria and algae stop growing at this
temperature. You can override this low temperature cutoff by switching to SUPER
CHLORINATE for a day.
Prevent over-chlorination during cold weather: Check chlorine levels periodically.
Most pools require less chlorine during cold weather and the “Desired Output %”
dial should be turned down accordingly.
When using the optional Jandy AquaLink® RS control:
The Jandy AquaLink RS is a multifunction pool controller and can fully control the
function of the Aqua Rite chlorinator. The "AquaLink RS" LED on the Aqua Rite
chlorinator will be illuminated when Jandy AquaLink RS is in control. Adjustment
of the Aqua Rite output % and also Superchlorination can be controlled from the
main menu of the Jandy AquaLink RS. Refer to the AquaLink RS instructions for
more information. The Aqua Rite salt display and LED indicators operate as nor-
mal, but the main switch and "Desired Ouput %" dial are disabled.
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Maintaining theAqua Rite System
To maintain maximum performance, it is recommended that you open and visually
inspect the cell every 3 months or after cleaning your filter. The Aqua Rite® will
remind you to do this by flashing the "Inspect Cell" LED after approximately 500
hours of operation. After you inspect the cell (and clean, if necessary) press the
small "diagnostic" button next to the display for 3 seconds to stop the flashing "In-
spect Cell" LED and start the timer for the next 500 hours.
The Aqua Rite electrolytic cell has a self cleaning feature incorporated into the elec-
tronic control’s logic. In most cases this self cleaning action will keep the cell work-
ing at optimum efficiency. In areas where water is hard (high mineral content) and
in pools where the water chemistry has been allowed to get "out of balance", the cell
may require periodic cleaning. The "Inspect Cell" LED will indicate if cell effi-
ciency is decreased and servicing is necessary. If the "Inspect Cell" LED remains on
after a thorough cleaning, the cell may be worn and require replacement.
Servicing and Cleaning the Aqua Rite cell
Turn off power to the Aqua Rite before removing the electrolytic cell. Once re-
moved, look inside the cell and inspect for scale formation (light colored crusty or
flaky deposits) on the plates and for any debris which has passed through the filter
and caught on the plates. If no deposits are visible, reinstall. If deposits are seen, use
a high pressure garden hose and try to flush the scale off. If this is not successful, use
a plastic or wood tool (do not use metal as this will scratch the coating off the plates)
and scrape deposits off of plates. Note that a buildup on the cell indicates that there
is an unusually high calcium level in the pool (old pool water is usually the cause). If
this is not corrected, you may to have to periodically clean the cell. The simplest
way to avoid this is to bring the pool chemistry to the recommended levels as speci-
fied.
Mild Acid Washing: Use only in severe cases where flushing and scraping will not
remove the majority of deposits. To acid wash, turn off power to Aqua Rite. Re-
move cell from piping. In a clean plastic container, mix a 4:1 solution of water to
muriatic acid (one gallon of water to one quart of muriatic acid). ALWAYS ADD
ACID TO WATER - NEVER ADD WATER TO ACID. Be sure to wear rubber
gloves and appropriate eye protection. The level of the solution in the container
should just reach the top of the cell so that the wire harness compartment is NOT
submerged. It may be helpful to coil the wiring before immersing the cell. The cell
should soak for a few minutes and then rinse with a high pressure garden hose. If any
deposits are still visible, repeat soaking and rinsing. Replace cell and inspect again
periodically.
Winterizing
The Aqua Rite electrolytic cell and flow detection switch will be damaged by freez-
ing water just as your pool plumbing would. In areas of the country which experi-
ence severe or extended periods of freezing temperatures, be sure to drain all water
from the pump, filter, and supply and return lines before any freezing conditions
occur. The electronic control is capable of withstanding any winter weather and
should not be removed.
Spring Start-up
DO NOT turn the Aqua Rite on, until the pool water chemistry has been brought to
the proper levels. This information can be found on page 1.
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INSTALLATION
Installation must be performed in accordance with Local and NEC codes.
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Preparing Pool/Spa Water
Refer to page 1 for recommended chemical levels. The pool's chemistry must be
balanced BEFORE activating the Aqua Rite®. NOTE: If the pool does not have new
water, add 1 quart of metal remover and 1 quart of non-copper based algaecide to the
pool, per manufacturers instructions. This ensures a quick, troublefree transfer to
the Aqua Rite system.
Mounting the AquaRite Control
The Aqua Rite is contained in a raintight enclosure that is suitable for outdoor mount-
ing. The control must be mounted a minimum of 5 ft horizontal distance (or more, if
local codes require) from the pool/spa.
The control is designed to mount vertically on a flat surface with the knockouts
facing downward. Because the enclosure also acts as a heat sink (disperses heat
from inside the box), it is important not to block the four sides of the control. Do not
mount Aqua Rite inside a panel or tight enclosed area.
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Plumbing
Ensure that the Aqua Rite® installation does not constitute a cross connection with
the local potable water supply. Consult local plumbing codes.
The flow switch and cell should be plumbed in the return line to the pool/spa. The
preferred installation is after (downstream) all the pool equipment (filter, heater,
solar, etc.). The electrolytic cell and flow switch tee fitting are designed to be plumbed
into 2" PVC pipe. Adapters (not included) can be used for systems with 1½" plumb-
ing.
For proper plumbing, refer to the overview diagram on page 9. Alternate configura-
tions #1 shows the flow switch can also be in front of the cell. Configurations #2 and
#3 allow for chlorination of both the pool and spa during spa spillover operation, but
prevent overchlorination of the spa during "spa only" operation. Never use configu-
ration #4.
1
2
12î
min
12î
min
4
3
Flow Switch:
IMPORTANT: There must be at least a 12" (30cm) straight pipe
run before (upstream) the flow switch. If the switch is plumbed
after the cell, the cell can by counted as the 12" of straight pipe.
To ensure proper operation, verify that the arrow on the flow
switch (located on top of gray hex) points in the direction of wa-
ter flow.
Electrolytic Cell: Install using the unions provided. Tighten unions BY HAND
for a watertight seal. For pool/spa combination systems with
spillover, use configurations #2 or #3 above to allow chlorina-
tion of both the pool and spa during spillover but preventing
overchlorination when operating the spa only.
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