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Jandy APURE1400 Installation and operation manual

Manual is about: AquaPure Electronic Chlorine Generator

Summary of APURE1400

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    Installation and operation data h0282600b jandy ® aquapure ™ electronic chlorine generator apure700 and apure1400 patent pending installation and operation manual warning for your safety - this product must be installed and serviced by a pro fes sion al pool/spa service technician. The procedures in...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Page 3 section 1. Safety information ...........................4 section 2. System description ...........................6 2.1 electrical specifi cations ....................................7 section 3. Installation instructions model apure700 and apure1400 ..........8 3.1 materials and tools .......

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    Page 4 section 1. Safety information important safety instructions pertaining to a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons read and follow all instructions when installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: war...

  • Page 5: Save These Instructions

    Page 5 save these instructions caution it is important to note that certain materials used in and around swimming pools and spas may not be compatible with chemicals commonly used to purify pool and spa water (e.G. Acids, chlorine, salt, stabilizers, etc.). As such, jandy pool products, inc. Does no...

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    Page 6 section 2. System description the aquapure uses a process known as electrolysis to produce sodium hypochlorite (liquid chlorine) from a low concentration of salt added to the pool water. Hypochlorite kills bacteria, oxidizes organic material, and kills algae then reverts back to salt. The aqu...

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    Page 7 flow/temperature/salinity sensor the flow/temp/salinity sensor only allows the cell to operate if there is adequate water fl ow through the cell. The salinity portion of the flow/temp/ salinity sensor detects the level of salt in the pool water. This salt level is displayed in grams per liter...

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    Page 8 section 3. Installation instructions model apure700 and apure1400 3.1 materials and tools note salt not included. See pages 17 - 20. Installation materials furnished tools needed for installation (1 ea.) electrolytic cell with 2”-2.5” universal unions (1 ea.) port plug with 16 ft (4.88 m) sen...

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    Page 9 a sensor sensor sensor flow flow flow a c b figure 3. Chlorine generator cell and sensor orientation with flow direction 3.2.1 recommended cell and sensor orientation shown below are four different cell and sensor orientations. The third port on the cell is designed for installation of the se...

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    Page 10 figure 5. Alternate plumbing confi guration for pool or dual equipment systems spa bypass for spillover pool cell heater spa jandy sensor aqualink rs control system heater aquapure/ clormatic figure 4. Recommended plumbing confi guration for pool/spa combination systems 3.2.2 recommended plu...

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    Page 11 5. Using two of the four front cover screws, attach the cover to the chassis backplate. Please note that the chassis backplate has side mounting holes on both sides that allow you to secure the cover to either side of the backplate while you make all wire connections (see figure 7). 3.3 inst...

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    Page 12 2. It is recommended that the flow/temp/salinity sensor and electrolytic cell be installed in the pool return line after the fi lter and heater. The cell can be installed in either a horizontal (as shown in figure 3) or a vertical position. 3. Position the flow/temp/salinity sensor and cell ...

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    Page 13 figure 9. Cell installation sensor plug o-ring and union nut 2 x 2½” tailpiece with coupling nut 2” x 2½” union o-ring seal dc cord plug is connected to terminal studs or figure 10. Pipe cutout universal unions and nuts for a 2" pipe, the cutout is 13⅞" with the full unions. For a 50 mm pipe...

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    Page 14 5. Cut out a 13⅞” (352 mm) section of the 2” (50 mm) pipe to insert the cell. See figure 10. 6. Install the flow/temp/salinity sensor into the 3 -port cell. 7. Feed the connector end of the flow/temp/salinity sensor cable through the dc cord strain relief fi tting located in the bottom of th...

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    Page 15 figure 11. Wiring aquapure power to an aqualink rs power center filter pump relay aux. 3 relay load 2 line 2 load 1 line 1 to aquapure (240 vac) to breaker panel to filter pump 240 vac aqualink rs power center 3.6.1 wiring to a jandy aqualink rs in the aqualink rs power center, wire the aqua...

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    Page 16 section 4. Pool water preparation 4.1 determining pool size (m 3 of water in your pool) • rectangular pools average length (meters) x average width (meters) x average depth (meters) = m 3 capacity. • circular pools diameter (meters) x diameter (meters) x average depth (meters) x 0.79 = m 3 c...

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    Page 17 4.3 selecting model size model apure700 model apure1400 chlorine production chlorine production 283 gm (0.625 lbs) per 24 hour period. 567 gm (1.25 lbs) per 24 hour period. Residential pools residential pools one (1) unit per 45 m 3 (up to 12,000 gal) pool (see general rule of sizing notes b...

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    Page 18 8. New pool water in a recently fi lled or newly refi nished pool may contain undesirable matter. This undesirable matter could interfere with the aquapure’s ability to chlorinate properly. Make sure the water is tested by a pool professional and properly balanced before turning on the aquap...

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    Page 19 4.7.3 how much salt to use? Use table 1 to determine how much salt will be needed. Most pools contain some salt depending on the water source and chemicals used for sanitizing. If the aquapure has not been wired and turned on yet, a hand held meter calibrated for nacl (salt) can be used to d...

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    Page 20 caution it is important to note that certain materials used in and around swimming pools and spas may not be compatible with chemicals commonly used to purify pool and spa water (e.G. Acids, chlorine, salt, stabilizers, etc.). As such, jandy pool products, inc. Does not warrant or guarantee ...

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    Page 21 salt conc. Before addition pool size (us gallons) 38m 3 (10,000) 45m 3 (12,000) 53m 3 (14,000) 60m 3 (16,000) 68m 3 (18,000) 76m 3 (20,000) 83m 3 (22,000) 91m 3 (24,000) 98m 3 (26,000) 106m 3 (28,000) 11 3 m 3 (30,000) 121m 3 (32,000) 129m 3 (34,000) 136m 3 (36,000) 144m 3 (38,000) 151m 3 (4...

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    Page 22 table 2. Approximate pounds (kg) of salt needed to maintain 3.0 gpl (3,000 ppm) salt concentration. Before addition salt addition required per 1000 gallon pool capacity salt concentration before addition salt addition required per 1000 gallon pool capacity 0.0 gpl 25.6 lbs (11.6 kg) 1.5 gpl ...

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    Page 23 figure 13. Control center front panel section 5. Operating instructions 1. Broadcast or spread salt into shallow end of pool. Do not add salt through skimmers, main drain or surge tank. 2. Set unit to "00" % for 24 hours. The aquapure must read "00" for 24 hours after the salt has been added...

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    Page 24 chlorine production rate (more or less) adjustment with aqualink rs online the aqualink rs control system must be set to service mode before you can change the chlorine production levels from the aquapure service panel. Aqualink rs power center press the mode select button to move the aquali...

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    Page 25 5.2 reading the display cell on the cell on indicator shows that the cell has been turned on by the control center. Some reasons for the cell on indicator not being on during normal operation, are: chlorine production set to 00%, chlorine production set to less than 100% and cell resting app...

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    Page 26 caution before attempting to operate refer to page 15 - pool water preparation. Also, do not adjust chlorine production above 00% until it is certain that salt has been dissolved in pool. Operating without salt will damage electrolytic cell. Beeper control beeper operation and volume control...

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    Page 27 if you use a pool pump timer. The association of pool & spa professionals (apsp) recommends that all water in a residential pool pass through the fi ltration system at least once every 12 hours (referred to as pool water turnover). However, many factors have an effect on actual pump and fi l...

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    Page 28 4. After 24 hours, use a reliable test kit to test the pool water for free active chlorine. The ideal range to maintain is 1-3 ppm. If the chlorine content of the pool water is too low, increase chlorine production by pressing the arrow button b . If the chlorine content of the water is too ...

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    Page 29 section 6. User maintenance instructions the following information describe how to care for your aquapure. 6.1 daily none. 6.2 weekly 1. Chlorine test. Test pool water chlorine level with a reliable test kit. Maintain ideal range by adjusting the aquapure chlorine production rate as discusse...

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    Page 30 “scale” is a white crusty deposit that forms in excessively hard water or from pool water that is out of balance and in a scaling condition. Following the installation of the aquapure, check the cell once a month for several months. If the cell is clean, replace and re-check at the end of ea...

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    Page 31 o-ring seal pvc union and 2” nut insert spool piece remove cell pvc union figure 14. Spool piece location 3. Thoroughly rinse the flow/temp/salinity sensor with clean tap water. Replace and resume normal operation. 4. Turn power off and back on in order to recalibrate and reset flow/temp/sal...

  • Page 32: Section 7. Troubleshooting

    Page 32 section 7. Troubleshooting note: turn off power to unit prior to attempting service or repair. 7.1 problems and corrective action problem possible cause corrective action low or no chlorine. Low stabilizer (cyanuric acid)level in pool water. Add stabilizer to maintain 50 - 75 ppm per pool pr...

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    Page 33 problem possible cause corrective action “cell on” indicator does not come on. Chlorine production set to 00%. Adjust chlorine production to desired percentage. If no flow also…. Insuffi cient water fl ow. Cell is plugged with debris, pump has lost prime. Remove obstruction and/or clean cell...

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    Page 34 problem possible cause corrective action “service” indicator on. Low salt level in pool water. Test salinity. Add salt as described on pages 17 through 20. Cell requires cleaning. Refer to maintenance procedure for acid wash cleaning. See pages 27 and 28. Cell not working properly after clea...

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    Page 35 7.2 service codes code number possible cause corrective action 120 low current in forward direction to cell 1. Clean cell if necessary (see pages 27 and 28) 2. Check dc cord. 121 low current in reverse direction to cell 1. Clean cell if necessary (see pages 27 and 28) 2. Check dc cord. 123 e...

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    Page 36 -40 -17.8 20 0 37 60 80 100 -40 0 32 80 98.6 160 212 176 71.1 140 26.7 68 140 104 40 ° f ° c water boils body temperature water freezes fahrenheit to celcius °c = (°f - 32) x 5/9 celcius to fahrenheit °f = 9/5 x °c + 32 figure 15. Temperature conversion chart section 8. Temperature conversio...

  • Page 37: Kits

    Page 37 section 9. Apure700 and apure1400 exploded views and replacement kits 9.1 control center replacement parts dwg. # kit # description qty. 1 r0402900 r0403000 control box complete, apure700 control box complete, apure1400 1 1 2 r0403100 r0403200 control box cover, apure700 control box cover, a...

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    Page 38 9.2 3-port electrolytic cell and sensor replacement parts with universal unions (2”-2½”) dwg. # kit # description qty. 12 r0452100 universal union/tailpiece/ plug, 3-port cell includes: nut, union universal o-ring, #2-231 tailpiece, 2” x 2 ½” plug, port cg cell 3 3 2 1 13 r0452200 o-rings an...

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    Page 39 9.3 2-port electrolytic 2” cell and sensor replacement parts (pvc black unions) dwg. # kit # description qty. 1 r0412400 r0412300 2-port cell, apure700, w/ 16’ dc cable, 2” threaded pvc union 2-port cell, apure1400, w/ 16’ dc cable, 2” threaded pvc union 1 1 2 r0402700 r0402800 8’ cable, dc ...

  • Page 40: Limited Warranty

    Limited warranty thank you for purchasing jandy ® pool and spa products. Jandy pool products, inc. Warrants all parts to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of retail purchase, with the following exceptions: • aqualink ® rs units ins...