THE ULTIMATE NON-CHEMICAL POOL/SPA WATER STERILISATION

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1 THE ULTIMATE NON-CHEMICAL POOL/SPA WATER STERILISATION

2 Contents Welcome to Steritron... Page 01 Features and Benefits... Page 01 The Steritron Package Inclusions... Page 02 The Unit - Figure 1 The Anode Weir - Figure 2 The Remote Internal Alarm Plate - Figure 3 System Installation... Page 03 A Typical Steritron Installation - Figure 4... Page 04 Anode Weir Installation... Page 05 Weir Installed - Figure 5 Weir Detail - Figure 6 Weir Installation Diagram... Page 06 Weir Installation Diagram - Figure 7 Anode Positioning in Weir - Figure 8 Control Panel Installation... Page 07 Remote Internal Alarm Panel... Page 07 Panel Figure 9a Top Plate Removal - Figure 9b Activating the Battery Figure 9c Programming Your Steritron - Figure Page 08 Testing Procedures... Page 09 Weekly Testing Monthly Testing Trouble Shooting Guide... Page 09 Anode Replacement... Page 10 Warranty... Page 10 Contact Details... Page 10 Page i

3 Welcome to Steritron Congratulations on your purchase of the Steritron Water Steriliser. Steritron incorporates the latest digital technology, making it one of the most user-friendly and high-performance water sterilisation systems available in the market today. Steritron systems use ionisation technology, a long-established scientific process, harnessed by NASA in the 1960s for its space program, and commercially applied in numerous locations throughout the world in the last 50 years. Ionisation is highly-effective for controlling the growth of water-borne microorganisms. Worldwide, it is used in swimming pools, spas, fountains, water features, water tanks, bores, air-conditioning cooling towers and sewage treatment systems. Steritron is proudly designed and manufactured in Australia. FEATURES AND BENEFITS Plug and Play Energy-saving Smart and User-friendly Finger-touch Controls Works with All Types of Pumps and Filters COST SAVINGS Chemicals, e.g. salt, chlorine and stabilisers Electricity Pool maintenance and wear and tear on equipment and surrounding structures Low maintenance LONG-TERM HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS Extended sterilisation residual No adverse effects from harmful chemicals No irritation to skin and eyes No allergic reactions Ideal for asthmatics, and skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema Preserves the ozone layer no atmospheric emissions Page 1

4 Package Inclusions 1. THE UNIT Figure THE WEIR 3. THE REMOTE 2. THE ANODE WEIR 3. THE REMOTE Internal Alarm Plate Figure 2. Figure 3. Page 2

5 Step 1 Steritron System Installation 1. Turn off power. SYSTEM INSTALLATION 2. Turn off all valves on any existing pool filter and pumps before attempting to fit the anode weir, to prevent any loss of pool water. 3. Equipment required: PVC pressure glue (green in colour) and primer; A fine-tooth saw; Tape measure; Screw driver; Drill. 4. The Steritron weir must be fitted to the return-to-pool pipe AFTER the filter. Refer Page 4. (Figure 4) 5. Saltwater chlorinators fitted on existing pools may be fully removed, or alternatively, remove the old chlorinator cell from the body and fit an end cap; and turn the power off to the cell. 6. Ensure that the anode weir is fitted horizontally with the anode weir connection at the top of it. 7. To maximize contact time with the anodes, ensure that the water enters the return pipe after the filter at the lower inlet of the anode weir and exits at the higher end. 8. The anodes must be at a 45-degree angle to the water flow, and are not either directly inline, or directly across the flow path within the weir. This ensures maximum contact time with the anodes. Refer Page 6. (Figure 8) 9. Schematic diagram of installation procedure is available on Page 6. (Figure 7) Step 2 For new and existing pools, conduct the following tests: Balance the water to these levels: This will ensure the optimum performance of the Steritron system. Page 3

6 Figure 4. A Typical Steritron Unit Installation CONTROL UNIT Connection to Anodes Connect to Mains Power Connect to Pool Pump Connect to Anodes Water Outlet Water Inlet WEIR UNIT Page 4

7 Anode Weir Installed Anode Weir Installation Figure 5. Water Outlet Water Inlet Weir Detail Figure 6. Anodes Anodes Connection Page 5

8 Figure 7. Anode Weir Installation Diagram Steritron Power Point Anode Weir Control Panel Flow Direction From Filter Flow Direction To Pool Flow Direction From Pump Filtration Plant Enclosure Pool Filter Pool Pump Flow Direction From Pool Symmetric Layout Figure 8. Anode Positioning In Weir PIPE PIPE PIPE PIPE CORRECT CORRECT PIPE PIPE PIPE PIPE INCORRECT INCORRECT Page 6

9 Control Panel Installation 1. Choose an appropriate weather-proof position and ensure the LCD is out of direct sunlight to avoid damage (which would void our product warranty), and affix to wall with wall plugs/screws. 2. NOTE: The control panel has to be within reach of a power outlet and the anode wires are able to be connected to the anodes on the top of the weir. 3. Once the control panel is fitted in the correct position, connect the wires to the anodes (it does not matter which wire goes on a particular anode). 4. Now plug the pool pump into the power socket at the control panel and plug the power cable from the Steritron unit into a power point. Remote Internal Alarm Panel 1. Position internal alarm panel in a convenient and clearly visible location, so that it is both visible and audible in the event of a malfunction. 2. The alarm panel must be positioned within 100 metres of the external control panel. 3. On completion of installation, activate the batteries by moving the link near the terminal block to the ON position. 4. The power alarm will sound if the control unit is not connected or power supply to the control unit is absent. Figure 9a. Figure 9b. Figure 9c. Move link to ON position Remote Internal Alarm Panel Top Plate Removal Activating the Battery Page 7

10 Programming Your Steritron Recommendations: Initial Set-up Procedures and Running Time Initial Running Time. 5 hours/day, either continuously or in 2 blocks of 2.5 hours each. Initial power setting should be 60%. Note: These initial settings may have to be increased/decreased depending on weather conditions and usage. Console Diagram Figure 10. Anodes Active* ON OFF Step 1 time. The screen will oscillate between this display and Steritron Pro 2 Menu Set-up. HOME SCREEN SUN 01/01/13 22~C 12:00 00am STERITRON PRO 2 MENU <--Setup Step 2 Press Menu twice to bring up the Press Enter for Auto Time Set. Press Enter for Auto On Auto Off time. Use the Step key to move cursor and use Up and Down keys to adjust the time. Repeat this for the three Auto On and Auto Off programmes available. Press Enter to HOME SCREEN Press Enter for AUTO TIME SET PRESS ENTER AUTO ON 1030a AUTO OFF 0200p PRESS ENTER SUN 01/01/13 22~C 12:00 00am Step 3 Press Menu key three times to display Time of Day Adj. Press Enter to bring up day, date, temperature and time display. Use the Step key to move cursor, and Up Press Enter for TIME OF DAY ADJ PRESS ENTER SUN 01/01/13 22~C 12:00 00am Page 8

11 Step 4 Press Menu key once to display the Anodes On Anodes Off screen. (Anodes should be currently in the OFF position.) Note: Anodes must remain in the OFF position until settings for Auto Time On and Off, time or day adjustment have been completed. To reset Steritron at any time, the anodes must be turned to the OFF position. Press UP arrow to activate anodes. Press Menu to display POWER 1 INC DEC which will oscillate to POWER 2 INC DEC. To set anodes, adjust whilst POWER 1 and POWER 2 is flashing, using STEP key to move cursor, and use UP and DOWN keys to alter power output to 60% of 50W. (24 watts for 1 set of anodes, 50 watts for 2 sets of anodes, depending on conductivity of ANODES ON Programming Your Steritron Cont d UP ANODES OFF DN PRESS MENU POWER1 INC DEC 60% OF 50W PRESS MENU Testing Procedures WEEKLY TESTING PROCEDURES A few minutes each week spent on testing the pool water will ensure clean and range of , and copper levels are between ppm. 1. Total alkalinity ppm. 2. Phosphates (encourages algae growth) ppm. 4. Check anodes for wear (this should not be necessary for two years). Trouble-Shooting Guide HOME SCREEN SUN 01/01/13 22~C 12:00 00am 1. If the pool water becomes cloudy, it is generally an indication that the water is hardness, or a dirty pool filter. 2. Test water for the above indicators and adjust if necessary; clean the pool filter. 3. Optimum readings: Total alkalinity: ppm for plaster-finished and tiled pools, ppm for vinyl, painted or fibreglass pools Calcium hardness: ppm For remedial measures, please refer to procedures outlined in your pool test kit. Page 9 *

12 Trouble-Shooting Guide cont d 4. If the fault light flashes, check the following: There is power to the unit. There is water flowing through the anode weir. Once you have ruled out the above, contact the manufacturer for service. Page 10 Anode Replacement The anodes are made of a copper/silver mineral combination and are sacrificial, i.e. they are designed to slowly wear away as they contribute mineral ions to the pool water. In an average domestic pool, they should last for 2-3 years as the wear depends on the volume of water passing through and the contact time. When the anodes need replacing, the fault light on the control panel will light up. When this happens, you may extend their life by reducing the current output till the light goes for the reduced current. If the anodes diameter wears to 10mm in any part, they will have to be replaced. You may replace them yourself, but ensure that the anode cap is screwed on correctly so that the O-Ring is not damaged, as this will cause a water leak. Check that the anodes are positioned correctly. (Refer anode layout on page 6, figure 8) Anodes can be purchased from your local distributor or directly from the factory. Check our website for details. Warranty Your unit has a three-year parts and labour limited warranty, (which excludes consumables such as the sacrificial anodes). The warranty is not an onsite warranty. The unit must be returned to the factory at your expense, and it will either be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer s discretion. Be aware the following may void your warranty: 1. The system must be installed and operated in accordance with the owner s manual. 2. The control panel should only be opened by factory-trained personnel. 3. If the control panel is installed in direct sunlight, causing damage to the LCD, and/or installed in a non-weather proof environment. 4. Operating more than one pump at a time from the control panel. To Activate YOUR WARRANTY, please fill in and send the card to the address below. For Service Enquires Contact: Y ox 7, itron.com W.steritron.com