Goldine Controls Aqua Rite Installation And Operation Manual - Salt Level
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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.
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 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 dissolve. 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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Input power for use with Goldline, Pentair and Polaris
controls:
Wire the Aqua Rite
®
DIRECTLY
to 120/240VAC power (not through timer or relay).
Optional Goldline, Pentair and Polaris controls:
The Goldline, Pentair and Polaris controls use a 4 wire connection to communicate to the
Aqua Rite and can be wired up to 500' apart. Any outdoor rated 4 conductor cable can
be used. Refer to each manufacturer's instructions and the wiring diagrams below for
proper wiring connection to the Aqua Rite. NOTE: There must be only 1 "primary" unit.
All other Aqua Rite units must be configured as "secondary".
Goldline
- Attach wires to proper screw terminals as shown below.
Pentair
- Attach wires to opposite numbered screw terminals as shown below.
Note
that the colors marked on the Pentair PCB do not match the Aqua Rite.
Gallons
Liters
(pool size in feet)
(pool size in meters)
Rectangular
Round
Oval
Diameter x Diameter x
Average Depth x 5.9
Length x Width x
Average Depth x 6.7
Length x Width x
Average Depth x 7.5
Diameter x Diameter x
Average Depth x 785
Length x Width x
Average Depth x 893
Length x Width x
Average Depth x 1000
SUBPANEL
AQUA RITE
(240 VAC)
AQUA RITE
(120 VAC)
GOLDLINE,
PENTAIR
or
POLARIS
PCB
PCB
BONDING
LOOP
BONDING
LOOP
GROUND
NEUTRAL
GND
GND
Goldline, Pentair
or Polaris
Power Center
Aqua Rite
(Primary)
Aqua Rite
(Secondary)
Additional
Aqua Rite(s)
(if required)
Jumper Removed
For Secondary(s)
Jumper Installed
For Primary
(Factory Default)
1
2
3
4
GREEN
YELLOW
BLACK
RED
4
1
3
2
2
3
1
4
GRN
GRN / -DT
BLK
BLK / GND
YEL
YEL / +DT
RED
RED / +15
Aqua Rite
Intellitouch
marking on PCB
green
yellow
black
red
(Colors Do Not Match)
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
GRN
GRN
BLK
BLK
YEL
YEL
RED
RED
Aqua Rite
Aqua Logic
green
yellow
black
red