TRI CHLORINE GENERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND WARRANTY CARD 18058 Zodiac Tri Chlorine Manual.
THIS KIT CONTAINS: Part: Qty: Description: a. 1 TRi Power pack b. 1 Chlorine generating cell c. 1 Power pack bracket d. 2 Reducing bushes 18058 Zodiac Tri Chlorine Manual.
WELCOME TO ZODIAC Congratulations on your purchase of a product from the Zodiac range of pool care products. Zodiac products are designed to let you spend more time enjoying your pool and less on maintenance. IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU MUST READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLATION. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE USING. PLEASE KEEP YOUR MANUAL AS IT CONTAINS YOUR WARRANTY. 1 18058 Zodiac Tri Chlorine Manual.
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. GENERAL WARNINGS Zodiac saltwater chlorine generators are designed for domestic swimming pool use only. Contrary use could affect performance and void warranty.
ZODIAC BELIEVES IN SAFETY FIRST CHILD SAFETY Children should not be allowed to operate or perform maintenance on this product. No one, particularly children, should sit, step, lean, or climb on any of your pool’s operational system. In the interests of child safety, all components of a pool’s operational system should be located at least 3 metres away from the pool.
INSTALLATION GUIDE The following steps will help you get up and running with your new Zodiac TRi Chlorine generator. POSITIONING THE POWER PACK 1. Locate a suitable space for the power pack bracket. It should be installed no further than 1.8 meters away from the cell - ideally in a filtration shed or close to the filtration equipment. PLEASE NOTE: if fixing to a post it must have a waterproof panel fitted (behind the unit), at least 450mm wide and 470 mm high. 2.
USING INBUILT CLOCK AND TIMERS When it comes to chlorination, every pool is different. To get what’s right for you, you will need to set the unit’s clock and timers. SETTING THE CLOCK 1. Switch power on. 2. Wait for the start-up sequence to complete. button to enter the MAIN MENU. 3. Press the 4. Use / . 5. Press 6. Use buttons and scroll to SET CLOCK. / 7. Press 8. Use the 9. Press buttons to set the hours. to save the hours. / buttons to set the minutes. to save the minutes.
USING INBUILT CLOCK AND TIMERS TURNING CHLORINE GENERATION ON The chlorine generation of the TRi can be controlled in a number of ways: 1. Manually set to an output level, with the operating times determined by an external timer. 2. Using the in-built timers on the TRi unit (refer to ‘The Timers’) 3. Using a connection to an external ‘third-party’ controller (refer to ‘Connecting to a controller’). To turn the chlorine generation on manually, press the ON/OFF button.
USING INBUILT CLOCK AND TIMERS To program the timer: 1. Press the 2. Press button. button to move arrow to ‘SET TIMERS’. to enter the ‘SET TIMERS’ menu. 3. Press 4. Press / . 5. Press 6. Press to select the timer you wish to set. (Timer 1 or Timer 2) / to save the hours. 7. Press 8. Press / / to set the hours (off time). to save the hours. 11. Press 12. Press to set the minutes (on time). to save the minutes. 9. Press 10. Press to set the hours (on time). / 13.
USING INBUILT CLOCK AND TIMERS CLEARING THE TIMERS To clear the timer: 1. Press the 2. Press button. / button to scroll to ‘SET TIMERS’. to enter the ‘SET TIMERS’ menu. 3. Press 4. Press 5. Press / to scroll to ‘CLEAR TIMERS’. . A confirmation message will appear on the screen. EXTERNAL TIME CLOCK At times, it may be desirable to control chlorine generation using an external time switch.
CHLORINE OUTPUT LEVELS SETTING THE CHLORINE OUTPUT The amount of chlorine required by your pool is dependent on a number of factors including the size of the pool, the number of users and the climate. Output will appear as a percentage on the screen readout, monitor the level according to the reading over time will help ensure optimum output. For users who upgrade to the TRi-PRO model, chlorine output will be controlled automatically. To set Chlorine Output levels: 1. Press the 2.
18058 Zodiac Tri Chlorine Manual.indd 12 Frequency of testing (in peak season) To decrease* To increase* 1–3 Ideal reading/range Weekly Add chlorine or increase output of equipment 1–3 Australian Standard Free Chlorine (ppm) Weekly Add muriatic acid or dry acid Add muriatic acid Weekly Add sodium bicarbonate 80 – 140 80 – 300 Total Alkalinity (ppm) Add buffer or soda ash (sodium carbonate) 7.5 7.2 – 7.
CONNECTING TO A CONTROLLER If you use a Master Control Device (MCD) to control your pool you will need to configure your TRi Chlorine generator to allow “communication” between the two. You must set the controller type on the TRi before making the wiring connection. SETTING THE CONTROLLER (To be done before making a wiring connection) 1. Switch power to the TRi unit on. 2. Wait for the start-up sequence to complete. 3. Press the 4. Press the 5. Press 6. Press 7. Press 8.
CONNECTING TO A CONTROLLER ATTENTION JANDY ‘REV L’ OR LATER USERS It is critical that the controller setting to be set to JANDY L/M if a controller that is a Jandy Aualink ‘Rev L’ or later, is to be connected. If the incorrect setting is selected, damage can be caused to the Jandy Aqualink Control Unit. CAUTION WHEN WIRING TO A CONTROLLER IMPORTANT Wiring of the controller should be completed by an authorised pool equipment installer.
CONNECTING TO A CONTROLLER 3. Remove the lower cover from the TRi unit. NOTE: If using either pH upgrade or PRO unit – carefully disconnect the ribbon cable from the TRi unit. 4. Remove the small white bung closest to the centre of the lower panel of the TRi unit. 5. Thread the controller cable through the hole (a grommet may be necessary depending on the size of the cable being used). 6. Attach a cable tie to the controller cable as shown in the diagram.
CONNECTING TO A CONTROLLER TESTING THE WIRING CONNECTION Once a connection has been made between the Controller and the Chlorine generator, it will need to be tested. 1. Turn on the power to the Controller and the Zodiac TRi. 2. If successful, a ‘ ’ symbol will appear in the top right hand corner of the screen after about 20 seconds. 3. If the controller does not connect, turn power off to both the devices and try again. VERIFY THE WIRING CONNECTIONS To verify the connection: 1.
SETTING THE MODE TO LOW: IMPORTANT IF USING A POOL COVER If your pool has a cover, you should set the output level to “low”. This is also known as “winter” mode. Reducing your chlorine output will help prevent damage to your pool’s cover and other equipment. MANUAL SETTING 1. To select Low mode press . This will drop the chlorine output to around 10%. 2. ‘Low’ will appear on the screen. Note: Low or Winter mode cannot be selected when TRi is being controlled by an external controller.
THE BOOST SETTING At times your pool may require a larger than normal application of chlorine. The Boost function is used to rapidly add chlorine. In BOOST or “Superchlorinate” mode, output settings are temporarily overridden and the chlorine generator runs for 24 hours at 100% Chlorine Production. In ‘TIMER’ mode, the circulation pump will run for 24 hours, before automatically reverting to previous output / timer settings.
HELP AND TROUBLESHOOTING The Zodiac TRi chlorine generator automatically provides a number of inbuilt warnings that can help identify problems and offer solutions. To access the HELP menu: 1. Press the button. / 2. Using the buttons, scroll to the ‘HELP/DIAG’ menu. to enter the ‘HELP/DIAG’ menu. 3. Press 4. Once in the ‘HELP/DIAG’ menu, use the / buttons to scroll to the error/warning that has been displayed. 5. Press .
MAINTENANCE To keep your TRi Unit in the best possible condition it is recommended regular maintenance should be performed. INSPECTING AND CLEANING THE ELECTRODE In areas that experience calcium hardness the TRi electrode will benefit from cleaning. To clean your electrode: 1. Switch off the filter pump and chlorine generator, close necessary valves and unplug the cell terminal cap. 2. Unscrew the retaining ring and remove the electrode.
ERRORS AND WARNINGS. WHAT THEY MEAN. NO FLOW Diagnosis: Insufficient water flow in the cell. This could mean the circulation pump has ceased to function, or the filter needs cleaning. The chlorine output will be turned off at this time. CHECK SALT Diagnosis: Salt level is between 3000 and 4000 ppm, depending on the water temperature. Always maintain a salt level above 4000ppm. if you don’t know what your salt level is or how to test it, consult your local pool care professional.
TROUBLESHOOTING Additional information about this product can be found at zodiac.com.au For further information and assistance please consult your local pool professional. Your Local Dealer: 20 18058 Zodiac Tri Chlorine Manual.
WARRANTY TRi Saltwater Chlorine generator Warranty* Your Zodiac TRi Saltwater Chlorine generator has been manufactured with the greatest of care and from the best available materials. Please refer to the fine print should you need to make a warranty claim.
WARRANTY ZODIAC WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS Subject to the terms and conditions set out below, Zodiac Group Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 87 002 641 965) (“Zodiac”) agrees to repair or replace at Zodiac’s cost the Zodiac product which this warranty card accompanies (“the Product”), and any Zodiac component supplied with it, originally purchased by you from a Zodiac Authorised Dealer when the Product does not perform in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications or is otherwise defective during the relevan
WARRANTY Replacement or repair of the Product or a part does not extend or restart the Warranty Period(s). Zodiac replacement parts come with separate warranties for the part itself. Alternatively Zodiac may, in its sole discretion, elect to refund the purchase price paid in lieu of replacing or repairing a defective Product via their authorized dealer network. 6.
WARRANTY (h) Replacement of parts which fail or become defective as a result of improper installation, negligence, misuse, abuse or tampering by unauthorised repair personnel. (i) Damage to pool liners due to age, pool water imbalance improper installation and corrosion of the supporting walls and/or irregularities in the pool base. The use of this Product in such an environment is at the pool owner’s sole risk. (j) Abrasion to hoses or damage caused by misuse or improper installation.
WARRANTY Freight Charges 12. Zodiac may, in its sole discretion, accept responsibility for the payment of freight to and from your chosen delivery address within Australia. In the event that no-one is available to sign for the goods being collected or delivered, a delivery fee may be charged and must be paid prior to any goods being returned to you. 13.
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