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User Guide General safety • Never disassemble, modify or attempt to repair the AstralPool MAC or any of its parts, as you may be exposed to an electric shock or the AstralPool MAC could operate abnormally. If you believe that the AstralPool MAC is not working properly, please contact AstralPool. • Make sure that the AstralPool MAC is safe from possible flooding and receives dry ventilation.
User Guide • Adjust the value of the thermal relay, which is located in the switch box to an appropriate value depending on the device's nominal current, which will be listed on its rating plate. • Do not manipulate any lead or plug provided initially. • Install the AstralPool MAC on a strong and stable flat surface or floor. Placing the AstralPool MAC in an unstable site could lead to injury or trouble. When selecting the installation site, take into account the installation guidelines.
User Guide Due to continuous product development, information in this document is subject to change without notice. During its lifespan, this device may undergo improvements and updates that may have the effect that its functioning may differ from the descriptions contained in this manual. The latest version of the manual can be found on the following pages: www.astralpool.com or www.astralpoolmac.com.
User Guide The AstralPool MAC: Welcome the new 3.0 pool Total Pool Control Dosing The AstralPool MAC is a compact filtering and water treatment device for swimming pools that uses the salt dissolved in the water for the production of chlorine using electrolysis. The AstralPool MAC controls the pH automatically by the controlled injection of an acid solution in order to ensure that the quality of water in the pool is optimal.
User Guide About this manual This User Guide is intended for the end user of the AstralPool MAC who normally operates and control the AstralPool MAC on a daily basis. We will refer to this mode of usage as “Normal Mode”. To ensure that you can make full use of the performance and functions of your AstralPool MAC, read this User Guide carefully and use the equipment correctly in accordance with the directions in the guide.
User Guide Safety warning system Pay attention to the safety warnings showed in this User Guide. Please read the explanations detailed below. DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
User Guide Table of Contents General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Safety warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1. Normal Mode Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User Guide 1. Normal Mode Start Up The first time you start up the AstralPool MAC, the initial system screen will be displayed. Please wait a few minutes for the system to fully start up. Figure 1: System initialization screen Once the system has started, the initial screen is shown. Touch “Menu” to proceed. Figure 2: Initial screen Touch “OK” in the password screen to continue to the Normal Mode.
User Guide Figure 3: Password screen. Touch “OK”. The system is now ready to be used. The next screen shows the Normal Mode menu options (setup options are shown opened in the following screenshot). Figure 4: Normal user menu options Touch “Main” to show or hide the menu bar.
User Guide 2. Main screen The main screen shows a reduced view of the normal AstralPool MAC operation. 1 4 2 3 Figure 5: Main screen Number Description Low speed pumping 1 AstralPool MAC 12 Machine stopped Machine on standby, pending next start-up High speed pumping 2 Status Green: no incidents. Red: alarm. 3 Countdown Time until next action (start / stop). - Timed sensing excluded.
User Guide An expanded main screen is available by touching in the center of the main screen: 10 1 9 2 8 3 4 5 7 6 Figure 6: Expanded main screen The expanded main screen shows the basic pool parameters: Number Description 1 Shows the actual ORP (Oxidation Reduction Potential) level in the water. The set ORP point is also shown. 2 Shows the actual pH level in the water. The set pH point is shown too. 3 Shows the actual salt status. Green indicates a correct salt level.
User Guide 3. Smart Manager The smart manager will help you to find the most optimal setup for your pool. Follow the steps in the next screens, introducing your pool and usage parameters.
User Guide Figure 9: Select the regular use Figure 10: Select environment Smart Manager 15 AstralPool MAC
User Guide Figure 11: Calculating Figure 12: Schedule successfully completed AstralPool MAC 16 Smart Manager
User Guide Figure 13: Suggested schedule This last screen shows the suggested schedule calculated by the AstralPool MAC. Nonetheless, you can edit each day options by touching each specific circle in the right side of the screen. Read the following chapter to know how to set up the scheduler. 4. Scheduler The scheduler shows the suggested schedule created by the smart manager. However, you can create new rules and edit or delete the already existing ones.
User Guide NOTICE Rules cannot be edited, just created, if more than one day is selected. The edition screen only shows the rules that are being generated. Figure 14: Editing a rule TIP Touch “Select all” to select all days at once. When more than 4 rules exist, use the up and down arrows to navigate through the different pages.
User Guide 5. Manual mode The manual mode allows to manually activate and operate the AstralPool MAC. Figure 15: The manual mode OPERATION: • START is displayed if the pump is stopped. • STOP is displayed if the pump is pumping. The flow measurement is also shown. • GO is displayed when selecting a new position for the selection valve.
User Guide Should 12 seconds elapse before confirmation, the screen displays the current status of the AstralPool MAC again. If GO is touched before the 12 seconds elapse, the valve begins to move to make the change and the screen displays the selected position flashing until the valve reaches that position. After the new position is reached, the screen displays the new valve position and the indicator switches to START/STOP, depending on whether the machine is stopped or pumping.
User Guide 8 1 2 7 3 4 6 5 Figure 17: Electrolysis setup To change the setpoints, touch the circular slide or use the “+” and “-” symbols. Number Description 1 Low salt and high salt alarms indicate insufficient/too much salt level. 2 This indicates whether the ORP is set to AUTO mode (or to MANUAL mode). 3 Polarity mode of the electrolysis cell (Direct/Inverted). 4 Chlorine production setpoint. This can be changed in 10% steps. 5 Access the system help. 6 Runs a salt test.
User Guide 6.2. System settings The system settings are: • • • • • • • • • • • • Brightness: adjust the brightness of the touch screen (20% - 100%). Language: change the system language. Enable DCHP: enable/disable the DCHP which gives an IP to the system automatically. IP address: set the system IP address. IP mask: set the IP mask. Time off: how much user idle time must elapse before the screen switches off for energy saving.
User Guide Figure 19: Keyboard to change the auxiliary name Once the name is changed, set the auxiliary operation mode. Touch the “Edit” arrow to show the scheduler. Figure 20: Auxiliary scheduler If you want to apply changes to a specific day, select it first by touching its gray circle located on the right side of the screen (it will turn into yellow). Then, touch the “Edit” arrow. Create a new schedule by touching the “+” symbol.
User Guide Figure 21: Create a new schedule To change the schedule and mode, touch them and enter the desired values. Use the “Cross” symbol to delete a schedule and “Visualize” to save the changes and return to aux scheduler.
User Guide 6.4. pH/ORP The pH and ORP values and setpoints can be set here. 1 2 8 3 7 4 5 6 Figure 23: pH and ORP Number Description 1 Touch to see the current pH and ORP setpoints. 2 Recommended pH range. 3 Actual pH value. Green indicates proximity to the setpoint. 4 Executes the pH probe calibration. 5 Executes the ORP probe calibration. 6 Access the system help. 7 Actual ORP value. Green indicates proximity to the setpoint. 8 Recommended ORP range.
User Guide 6.4.1. pH calibration To run the pH sample calibration process, touch the “pH calib.” symbol. Two methods are available: fast and standard. Figure 24: pH calibration methods 6.4.1.1. Fast pH calibration This will launch the fastest pH calibration method, that involves using an external pH metering kit.
User Guide Figure 26: pH probe calibration (fast) Enter the value measured by your external pH testing kit to calibrate the pH probe. 6.4.1.2. ORP probe calibration (blue probe) Immediately after the system priming process, the AstralPool MAC will ask you to calibrate the pH probe. Stop the pump and close the inlet valve to pool as first steps. The next screens will guide you through the process.
User Guide Figure 28: Standard solution (green) Figure 29: Calibrating AstralPool MAC 28 Setup
User Guide Figure 30: Standard solution (red) Figure 31: Calibrating Setup 29 AstralPool MAC
User Guide Figure 32: Calibration completed 6.4.1.3. ORP probe calibration (red probe) WARNING Chemical burn. Tissue damage. Always wear: • Alkali-resistant gloves • Safety glasses or goggles • Long sleeves Stop the pump and close the inlet valve to pool as first steps. To calibrate the ORP sample, press the "Calib.
User Guide Figure 34: Introduce standard solution Figure 35: Calibration process Setup 31 AstralPool MAC
User Guide Figure 36: Calibration process Figure 37: Calibration done 6.5. Heat pump The heat pump is an optional accessory. You can check the heating pump status and change the pool temperature setpoint from here. Please, contact AstralPool for more information in case you want to install a heat pump.
User Guide 6.6. How to remove the pH reducer bottle The AstralPool MAC has a pH reducer bottle located behind the frontal door. The pH reducer is introduced by the peristaltic pump into the water to control the pool water pH level. When the level of the pH reducer is low inside the bottle, a warning will show in the touch screen. Be careful with the pH reducer, it is a corrosive liquid. WARNING Chemical burn. Tissue damage.
User Guide Figure 39: Particle filter Now you can remove the empty bottle and replace it with a new one. Insert the level sensor inside the new pH reducer bottle to finish. 7. Connecting up to networks You can control the AstralPool MAC remotely using a variety of devices, such as a PC, a tablet or a smart phone. For this to be possible, the AstralPool MAC must be connected up to a network via a router; alternatively you can create a WiFi network without any need for a router. 7.1.
User Guide 7.2. Parameter Description Enable DCHP YES: the router will supply an IP address to the AstralPool MAC automatically. NO: allows you to assign a fixed IP address to the AstralPool MAC. IP Address The IP address assigned to the AstralPool MAC IP mask The IP masked used for the AstralPool MAC Access port Not used IP DNS 1 Not used IP DNS 2 Not used Connection to a network with a router using a WiFi To connect the AstralPool MAC to a network using a WiFi: 12345678- 7.3.
User Guide 8- Check that the antenna symbol appears in the top left-hand corner of the screen. If not, turn the AstralPool MAC off, wait at least 10 seconds and turn it back on again. 9- Connect the device you want to use to the WiFi network created by AstralPool MAC. 10- Open the web browser on the device and type http://”name of device”.local (for example, http://poolmac092c.local) or type http://”IP of AstralPool MAC” (for example, http://192.168.4.16) 8.
User Guide Figure 40: Pool Cleaner mode Figure 41: Pool cleaner mode operative Pool Cleaner mode 37 AstralPool MAC
User Guide 9. Hibernation When the pool is not going to be used for a long period of time, for example in winter, and you want to keep the pool water in good condition, use the hibernation mode. Touch the “Hibernate” symbol to activate the process. Figure 42: Hibernation mode confirmation Figure 43: Hibernation mode NOTICE If you want to completely empty your AstralPool MAC, please contact AstralPool.
User Guide 10. Cleaning the cyclone The periods between the regular cleaning operations on the cyclone are controlled automatically by the AstralPool MAC. A message will tell you when you need to wash the cyclone. Touch “OK”. Figure 44: The cyclone needs to be cleaned When you touch “OK” the following screens are shown (you will have to take some of the steps manually): 1- Wait until the automatic multiport valve moves into the correct position.
User Guide 2- Follow the steps listed on the following screen and touch "OK". Figure 46: Follow the steps shown The plastic access cover to the key for cleaning the cyclone can be found on the side of the machine. To release the key, turn it anti-clockwise, as shown. Figure 47: Open the cover and turn the key to the "Open" position.
User Guide 3- Start the cleaning process. Figure 48: Cyclone cleaning in progress 4- Once you have completed the cleaning process, close the cyclone valve by turning it clockwise to the "Close" position and replace the cover to block access to the key. Touch "OK" to continue.
User Guide 5- Finishing the cleaning process, waiting for the automatic multiport valve. Figure 50: Washing completed 6- Once washing has been completed, you are brought back to the opening screen.
User Guide 11. Cleaning the pre-filter The pre-filter prevents incoming leaves and larger objects to get into the pump’s water intake, easing the workload of the main filter. Keeping the pre-filter clean makes the pump life longer. NOTICE The AstralPool MAC will show a warning in the touch screen when a problem in the aspiration circuit occurs. This could be due to a pre-filter obstruction. Clean the pre-filter at least once per week, depending on water conditions.
User Guide The pre-filter elements are: 2 1 4 AstralPool MAC 44 Cleaning the pre-filter 3 Element Description 1 Strainer 2 Transparent lid 3 Orange cover 4 Strainer’s housing
User Guide EVIDENCE OF CONFORMITY / DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD / DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ / KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG /DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA / OVEREENSTEMMINGSVERKLARING / DECLARAÇÃO DE CONFORMIDADE - The products listed above are in compliance with the safety prescriptions: 2006/42/EC Machine Directive Safety prescriptions. 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic compatibility Directive. 2006/95/EC Low voltage Directive. 2000/14/EC Noise emission Directive. Standards IEC EN 60335-1 and 60335-2-41.
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