Aquacal Pool Pilot 75003 - Manual (Page 48)

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
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Visual Inspection of the SuperCell
Remove the SuperCell from the Manifold Assembly following the directions in the previous section. The SuperCell titanium
blades, seen inside the cell body, should be straight and clear of any debris on the ends or between the blades. A white flaky or
crusty calcium build-up on the edge or between the blades will shorten the
life of the cell. Clean the cell immediately and determine the cause of
scaling. See Troubleshooting Section, pgs. 44-49.
Your Pool Pilot Digital is designed to automatically self-clean calcium scale
build-up that may form on the blade. However, unbalanced water chemistry
can cause a heavier scale build up that exceeds the self-cleaning capability
thus requiring periodic manual cleaning. The simplest way to avoid this
problem is to bring the pool chemistry to the levels recommended
in Basic Water Chemistry on pg. 7.
Manual Cleaning of the SuperCell
• Follow the directions to remove cell on pg. 41.
! WARNING
Scraping or scratching the titanium blade’s edge or surface will damage the blade catalyst
coating and cause premature failure of the cell and will void your warranty. Never use any
sharp or metallic objects to remove scale.
• Use a high-pressure hose nozzle to spray off as much loose scale and debris as possible.
• To remove calcium scale buildup, mix one (1) part Muriatic Acid into four (4) parts water. Mix the solution in a
container high enough to cover the cell blades.
• Immerse the cell so that the blades are completely covered in the solution for up to 15 minutes. An effervescing action
indicates the calcium is being dissolved off the blades.
• Drain the cell.
• Rinse with fresh water.
• Re-inspect. Repeat the immersion if necessary.
• Rinse and dry the electrical terminal contacts on the SuperCell thoroughly to eliminate all traces of acid or residue before
installing the cell.
Installation of the Cell
• Clean and dry the electrical terminals on the SuperCell. The contacts must be completely dry to avoid corrosion and
failure of the SuperCell or cable.
• Ensure that the union O-rings are firmly in place, then slide the SuperCell into the manifold with the cell terminals
located at the bottom of the manifold as illustrated in the picture of the manifold in Low voltage wiring on pg. 15.
• Tighten the unions by hand for a watertight seal.
• The SuperCell will have either 2 or 3 electrical terminals. The SuperCell cable may have a red weather plug located in
one of the holes.
• If the SuperCell has three (3) electrical contact terminals then the red weather plug should be removed and
discarded. Align the cable and terminals and connect them together. An illustration of the cable is in
Connecting the SuperCell Cable on pg. 15.
• If the SuperCell has two (2) electrical contact terminals, then the red weather plug will seal the unused contact
in the cable. Position the SuperCell plug so that the two open holes align with the two mating terminals and
connect them together.
• Turn on the system.
• Check for leaks and proper operation of the system.
! WARNING To avoid damaging splashes, ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER, never water to acid.
! WARNING
If the cell is improperly installed upside down, water from rain or other sources may enter
the cable contacts and result in failure of the SuperCell and void your warranty.
End View of the Supercell looking at the blades