Watermaid WM40 Owner's Handbook Manual - page 3
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WATERMAID® ELECTROLYTIC CHLORINATOR MODEL WM40LED CHLORINE GENERATING DEVICE
DOMESTIC - FOR RESIDENTIAL POOLS & SPAS
REGISTRATION NUMBER 28114 - PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT (CANADA)
When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND ON THE LABEL BEFORE
USING.
a) To reduce the risk of electric shock, the ground wire of this device must be connected to the
grounding means provided in the electricity supply service panel with a continuous copper wire
equivalent to the circuit conductors supplying the equipment.
b) WARNING: KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
c)WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Connect only to a grounding type receptacle protected by a
ground fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Contact a qualified electrician if you cannot verify that the
receptacle is protected by a GFCI.
d) Do not bury cord. Locate cord to minimise abuse from lawn mowers, hedge trimmers and other
equipment.
e) WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, replace damaged cord immediately. To avoid
hazard, the supply cord, if damaged, must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or
a similarly qualified person.
f) WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use an extension cord to connect unit to
the electricity supply; provide a properly located outlet.
g) CAUTION: to prevent electric shock, switch OFF the power at the electrical power outlet before
dislodging the WATERMAID® Power Supply. Do NOT remove the cover as there are no user
serviceable parts inside. Refer to a qualified service technician for repair.
h)Maintain water chemistry in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. It is recommended
that:
» 25 Kg (55 lb) of magnesium chloride per year be added to the pool.
» NO products containing calcium are to be added to the pool, including granular chlorine.
i) The unit MUST be installed AT LEAST 10 feet (3m) from the inside wall of the pool.
j) Turn OFF the switch on the underside of the WATERMAID® Power Supply when there is no
movement of water through the WATERMAID Cell (e.g. filter backwashing, closed valves and
draining the pool) or while salt is dissolving.
k) Do NOT strike the Cell with any kind of instruments.
l)WARNING:Improper installation or operating the WATERMAID® electrolytic chlorinator model
WM40LED without water flow through the Cell can cause a build up of flammable gases, which can
result in FIRE or EXPLOSION.
Registrant:
Watermaid Pty Ltd
24 Tepko Rd
Terrey Hills NSW 2084
Australia
Ph: +61 2 9450 0244
Canadian Agent:
Watermaid of Canada Inc.
1497 Tenth Sideroad
Tottenham Ontario L0G-1W0
Canada
Ph: 905-936-5593 or 1-877-987-6243
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1. Essentials for a healthy pool................................................
a) Filtration................................................................
b) Chlorination............................................................
c) pH.........................................................................
2. Installation.......................................................................
3. The WATERMAID® Power Supply.........................................
4. Auto Cell Cleaning.............................................................
5. The Time Clock..................................................................
6. The WATERMAID® Cell.......................................................
7. Salt Level.........................................................................
8. Running Times..................................................................
9. Zero Chlorine....................................................................
10. The Langelier Index...........................................................
11. Algae...............................................................................
12. Electricity Costs.................................................................
Troubleshooting......................................................................
Important Safety Instructions...................................................
WATERMAID® Warranty...........................................................
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