Raypak 130A - Manual (Page 5)

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WATER CHEMISTRY
Chemical imbalance can cause severe damage to
your heater and associated equipment. Maintain your
water chemistry according to Table A. If the mineral
content and dissolved solids in the water become too
high, scale forms inside the heat exchanger tubes,
reducing heater efficiency and damaging the heater. If
the pH drops below 7.2, this will cause corrosion of the
heat exchanger and severely damage the heater. Heat
exchanger damage resulting from chemical imbalance
is not covered by the warranty.
For your health and the protection of your pool equip-
ment, it is essential that your water be chemically
balanced. The following levels must be used as a
guide for balanced water.
• Occasional chemical shock dosing of the pool or
spa water should not damage the heater providing
the water is balanced.
• Automatic chemical dosing devices and salt chlo-
rinators are usually more efficient in heated water,
unless controlled, they can lead to excessive chlo-
rine level which can damage your heater.
• Further advice should be obtained from your pool
or spa builder, accredited pool shop, or chemical
supplier for the correct levels for your water.
Automatic Chlorinators &
Chemical Feeders
All chemicals must be introduced and completely dilut-
ed into the pool or spa water before being circulated
through the heater. Do not place sanitizing chemicals
in the skimmer. High chemical concentrations will
result when the pump is not running (e.g. overnight).
Chlorinators must feed downstream of the heater and
have an anti-siphoning device to prevent chemical
back-up into the heater when the pump is shut off. See
Fig. 1.
NOTE: Corrosive water voids all warranties.
CAUTION: Free chlorine must not exceed 5 ppm
which can damage the heater and void the warranty.
NOTE: High chemical concentrates from feeders
and chlorinators that are out of adjustment will cause
rapid corrosion to the heat exchanger. Such damage
is not covered under the warranty.
Recommended Level(s) Fiberglass Pools Fiberglass Spas
Other Pool and Spa
Types
Water Temperature 68-88°F (20-31°C) 89-104°F (31-40°C) 68-104°F (20-40°C)
pH 7.3-7.4 7.3-7.4 7.6-7.8
Total Alkalinity (ppm) 120-150 120-150 80-120
Calcium Hardness (ppm) 200-300 150-200 200-400
Salt (ppm) 6000 Maximum 6000 Maximum 6000 Maximum
Free Chlorine (ppm)* 2-3 2-3 2-3
Total Dissolved Solids
(ppm)
3000 Maximum 3000 Maximum 3000 Maximum
*Free Chlorine MUST NOT EXCEED 5 ppm!
Table A: Water Chemistry