How Much Salt To Use; Adding Salt To The Pool - Zodiac Nature2 Fusion Soft Manuel D'installation Et De Fonctionnement

4.5.3

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 saltwater chlorinator has not been wired and turned
on yet, a salt test strip or a hand held meter calibrated
for NaCl (salt) can be used to determine the existing
salt concentration of the water. If the unit is wired
(connected), use it to determine the salinity. Water
temperature can affect the salinity readout, always test
salinity at the equipment locations.
Set chlorine production to 00%. Operating the unit
above 00% production without salt will damage the
electrolytic cell. The Salinity button C on the sanitizer
user interface keypad can be used to determine salinity
in the case of a new pool installation, or a complete
water change so long as the chlorine production is set to
00%. See Section 5.4.2, step 2.
• 3,000 - 3,500 ppm of salt is recommended for
optimum water conditions.
• Low salt concentration below 2,000 ppm will cause
premature cell failure.
• High salt concentration above 4,000 ppm may
damage the power center.
• High salt concentration above 6,000 ppm may cause
corrosion damage to pool fixtures.
NOTE Should too much salt be inadvertently added to
the pool see Section 7, Troubleshooting.
4.5.4

Adding Salt to the Pool

1. Turn on pump to circulate pool water.
NOTE For a new pool or newly resurfaced pool it is
recommended to wait at least 30 days (surface
should be completely cured) before adding
salt. Follow the pool surface manufacturers
guidelines for your particular pool. For vinyl and
fiberglass pools, salt can be added at start up.
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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, Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. does not
warrant or guarantee that the chlorinated water
generated by the Nature
will not damage or destroy certain types of plants,
decking, coping and other materials in and around
your pool and/or spa. Before selecting materials to
be used in and around your pool and/or spa, please
discuss all options with your contractor to assess the
compatibility of such materials and chemicals.
Some helpful considerations may include:
• Choosing plants that can withstand splash out of
pool water containing chlorine and/or salt and other
water purification chemicals.
• All metal components used in and around a pool
should be of a high grade, quality stainless steel.
• Careful selection of masonry products. The porosity
and hardness of natural stones varies greatly.
Therefore we recommend you consult with your
builder or stone contractor on the best choice for
stone materials around your pool or spa.
• Sealing all masonry products. Professionals
in the stone industry specify that even natural
stone, especially when used outdoors, be sealed
to prevent weathering, staining, and premature
degradation. Consult with your stone or deck
contractor for the proper sealer for the masonry
products you have selected to use around your
pool or spa.
• For the optimal results, sealers should be reapplied
on a regular basis. Reapply the protective sealer on
a schedule per the manufacturer's instructions.
IMPORTANT Turn the chlorine production
off by pressing the arrow button A and setting
CHLORINE PRODUCTION rate to 00%.
2. Test the water for salinity level using test strips,
electronic meter, or by your local qualified service
representative.
3. Use the Table 1 to determine the amount of salt
to add. Be conservative when adding salt as it is
easier to add more if needed than it is to dilute if
there is too much salt.
4. Broadcast salt into pool. Do not add through
skimmer, main drain, or surge tank. Brush the
salt around the pool to facilitate dissolving.
Circulate filter system for 24 hours to ensure even
distribution.
5. After 24 hours, verify correct salt reading.
6. Turn on the system and set to desired chlorine
production rate (pressing the arrow buttons A or
B ).
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