Thank you for choosing the Ei chlorine generator for your pool maintenance. From now on your pool will be only a source of relaxation and wellbeing, as your Ei will free you of the tedious manual treatment whilst providing healthy, clear and more natural water throughout the season. We recommend that you read this User Manual carefully before installing and using your Ei salt water chlorinator.
CONTENTS 1 / PACKAGE CONTENTS 26 2 / RECOMMENDATIONS 27 3 / INSTALLATION AND USER'S GUIDE 28 3.1 Installing the Ei power pack 3.2 Installing the Ei cell 3.3 Installing the flow detector 3.4 Connecting the Ei power pack 4 / EI CHLORINE GENERATOR SETTINGS 4.1 Description of the Ei power pack 4.2 Language selection 4.3 Setting the clock (CLOCK) 4.4 Setting the timers (TIMER) 4.5 Manual start-up 4.6 External clock (filtration system command box) 4.
1/ PACKAGE CONTENTS 1 1 x Ei power pack 2 1 x Ei cell with 'Quick Fix' adaptor ring 3 1 x wall mount with screw kit 4 1 x reducer for DN 50 mm piping 5 1 x reducer for 1 1/2 '' piping with pressure seal ('UK' English version) 6 1 x flow sensor kit (sensor, adapter & paddle clamp) 7 1 x 22 mm diameter cylinder saw (Ei cell and flow sensor installation) 8 1 x cinch spanner 26
2/ RECOMMENDATIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLING. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS READ THE INSTALLATION GUIDE BEFORE OPERATING THE APPLIANCE. WE ADVISE YOU TO KEEP YOUR INSTALLATION GUIDE. ZODIAC BELIEVES IN SAFETY FIRST At Zodiac, we take safety seriously. Always exercise caution when using electrical appliances and follow the instructions. Failure to do so could result in permanent injury, electrocution or drowning.
3/ INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE The following steps will help you get up and running with your new Ei salt water chlorinator. WARNING! The installation and use of Ei salt water chlorinators must comply with the instructions and recommendations presented in this manual. For additional information, please contact your professional pool retailer. 3.1 INSTALLING THE Ei POWER PACK 1. Find a suitable location for the power pack mount. It should be installed no further than 1.
3.2 Ei CELL INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : > The cell should always be the last appliance placed on the pool return pipe (Pay attention to the assembly directions, see above diagram). > If the filtering system flow is below 18 m 3 /h, it will not be essential to install the Ei cell on a bypass. Bypass installation is required when the flow exceeds 18 m 3 /h. 1. Identify a straight segment of pipework (preferably horizontal) of appropriate length on the return line to the pool (30 cm minimum is recommended).
6. Place the upper part of the Ei cell paddle clamp on the pipe, sliding it into the previously drilled holes. IMPORTANT NOTE: > Water flows through the adaptor in a certain direction. Please note the direction of the arrows indicating the water flow before installing it! > 'UK' English versions only with a 1 1/2 ''pipe: Replace the large flat ring of the clamp with the specific model supplied (ring in contact with the pipe). Arrows indicating the water flow 7.
3.3 FLOW METER INSTALLATION The flow meter and its paddle clamp (DN50 mm) must be installed on the piping close to the Ei cell and upstream from it. > Ei cell installed on-line: the flow meter MUST be installed right next to the cell and after the valve (if any). > Ei cell installed on a by-pass: The flow meter MUST be installed on the cell by-pass between the upstream cut-off valve and the cell itself.
4/ Ei SALT CHLORINATOR PARAMETERING 4.
4.2 LANGUAGE SELECTION The default language for your Ei is French. However the appliance is capable of displaying most messages in the following languages: French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch and Afrikaner. To select your language: 1. Switch on the Ei. 2. Wait for the completion of the initial boot sequence on the LCD screen (About 5 seconds). 3. Press and maintain pressed down the key. After about 5 seconds the current language will be displayed on the screen. 4.
Resetting the clock: 1. When on the default LCD display press the key. 2. After a few seconds the Ei device restarts and the clock is reset ('00:00'). 3. Set the clock time using the procedure described above (Setting the time). 4.4 SETTING THE TIMER The Ei chlorinator is equipped with 2 timers that can be programmed so as to release chlorine during time periods that are different from the filtration time, and this, up to twice per day.
NOTE: When an 'ON' start time is defined a default stop time is proposed. To define the stop time of your choice just press the and keys to set the time. To clear the timers: 1. When on the default LCD display press the key. Wait until the 'PRESS OUTPUT TO CLEAR TIMERS' message disappears. 2. Press the key ; the 'TIMERS CLEARED' message will appear. The Ei programming is now cleared. 3. Press the key to return to the default LCD display. 4.
3. Set the external clock (filtering command box) in order to programme the operating times. 4.7 SETTING CHLORINE PRODUCTION 1. Turn on the Ei chlorinator by pressing the 2. Press the key. key to adjust the level of chlorine production. The minimum release level corresponds to the first green visual indicator (approximately 20%) and the increments (Green visual indicators) are per additional 20% units, one at a time, up to the maximum (4 green indicators lit simultaneously). 3.
5/ CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL TIMER (HOME AUTOMATION) If you use a centralised control system (or an external controller) to control your pool, your Ei chlorinator must be set to allow communications between the two appliances. Example of a timer: 5.1 SETTING THE TYPE OF EXTERNAL TIMER IMPORTANT NOTE: The timer type must be set before connecting the control cables to the external control box. Process: 1. Switch on the Ei appliance. 2.
When the Ei chlorinator is connected to a controller it is in slave mode and responds to requests. In this case the Ei Timer settings are ignored and the chlorine production level cannot be changed. All the other 'MENU' functions are still available. 5.3 WIRING TO THE EXTERNAL CONTROLLER IMPORTANT: The following instructions must be read together with the installation guide supplied with the external timer/controller. 1.
5. Insert the external controller cable (a cable guide- not supplied- might be required depending on the diameter used). Place a plastic clamp ring on the external controller cable as indicated to avoid potential tearing. Green terminal strip Clamp ring 6. Put the panel cover and the 4 screws back in place then the grey cover.
6/ WATER BALANCE pH Free chlorine TAC (total alkalinity) TH (total hardness) Cyanuric acid (stabiliser) Salt level mg / L – ppm ° f (ppm) ° f (ppm) mg / L – ppm g / L – kg / m 3 Accepted standards 7.0 - 7.6 1-3 8 - 20 (80 - 200) 10 - 30 (100 - 300) 25 - 75 3-7 Recommended values 7.2 - 7.
7/ ERROR AND WARNING MESSAGES 7.1 'CHECK SALT' Interpretation: The salt concentration in the pool is insufficient and/or the water temperature is too low (The orange 'SALT' indicator is lit). Possible causes: Lack of salt (< 4 g/L) due to water loss or dilution (filter backwash, change of water, rain, leakage…). The pool water temperature is too low (< 18 °C, variable). Solutions: > Add salt to the pool water to maintain the level at 4 g/L.
7.4 'TEST CELL' Interpretation: The electrode is dirty, scaled and/or worn. Possible causes: Faulty filtering (pre-filter or diaphragm), water too hard (TH), electrode too old. This message will also de displayed after 9,000 hours of operation of the Ei cell, to have your retailer check the condition of the cell. Solutions: > Clean and/or check the filtering system (pump & filter). > Check the TH level and add calcium sequestering products if needed.
8/ MAINTENANCE In order to keep your Zodiac Ei in the best working condition we recommend that you perform regular maintenance operations. 8.1 INSPECTING AND CLEANING THE ELECTRODE In zones where the water is hard (high TH) the Ei electrode may have to be cleaned. To clean the Ei electrode: 1. Turn off the Ei chlorinator, then the filtering system, close the cut-off valves and remove the cell cap. Remove the cell wire. 2.
9/ SAFETY > The installation and use of the Ei salt chlorinator requires full compliance with the recommendations of the present document For additional information, please contact your professional pool retailer. > During any intervention on the pool's hydraulic circuit and/or filtering system, remember to switch off the Ei chlorinator first ( button), then switch off the filtering unit and the mains power supply. > During a filter backwash your Ei chlorinator MUST be turned off ( button).
10/ WARRANTY CONDITIONS We have taken utmost care in manufacturing this product which has benefited from our extensive technical experience and also from continuous quality controls. We regularly introduce improvements or modifications to our models in order to integrate technological progress. For obvious reasons it is impossible for us to add such improvements to our previous models as part of our warranty.
