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Monday to Friday: 7AM - 7PM
Weekend: 10AM - 5PM
The instruction manual for PTGEM family pools SALT WATER CHLORINATION EQUIPMENT…………………… 4
preamble ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
Attention …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
Risk of electric shock ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5
Suggestions and safety precautions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
The power supply controller box ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………7
Acid or alkali storge tank ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8
Salt storge tank and Saltwater tank ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….8
Installation instructions ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8
PTM salt chlorinator generator ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9
PTM series equipment install connection diagram …………………………………………………………………………………..10
Controller box …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11
Pool terre grounding kit …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11
PTA salt chlorinator generator ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12
PTA series equipment install connection diagram …………………………………………………………………………………..13
Technical Specification for PTGEM Salt Chlorination Generator ………………………………………………………………15
Common features of all PTGEM brine generator equipment ………………………………………………………………….16
Equipment installation precautions …………………………………………………………………………………………………………17
Alarm items …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….18
PH Alarm ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….18
Alarm Collection List ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..18
START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….22
PTM SALT CHLORINATER generator ……………………………………………………………………………………………………23
PTM series user interface (CONTROL MENU) ………………………………………………………………………………………….24
PTA SALT CHLORINATER generator ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….30
INTRODUCTION TO THE AUTOMATIC SERIES (PTA SERIES) USER INTERFACE (CONTROL MENU) ………….30
Acid pump and Alkali pump …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….31
Clock ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..32
Salt pump: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..33
ORP ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….34
Production of Cl2 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..34
Thank you for purchasing PTGEM salt water chlorinator generator, which will enable you to enjoy your swimming pool in perfect conditions, without the need to add any chemical disinfectants.
The PTGEM salt water chlorination generator system produces chlorine directly in the filtering installations by means of electrolysis of slightly salted water. “Free chlorine” (Hypochlorous acid, HClO) is produced which is a strong bactericide. Results are similar to the chemical products that are normally added.
Saline electrolysis is a reversible process, meaning that once active elements react with organisms present in the water, it reverts to common salt and water.
The device includes several electronic monitoring probes and control devices, as well as an electrolytic cell through which the pool water circulates. The electrolytic cell is installed in the return pipeline after the filter.
If the salt water chlorinator equipment is left to work permanently, it will not be necessary to change the swimming pool water for several years (8 to 15 depending on its use). You will therefore be collaborating with environment preservation policies and water management and saving.
Please read and follow all instructions carefully before installing and using this device.
It will alert you of the risk of damage to equipment or serious injury on people. It is IMPERATIVE always comply with these warnings!
In order to improve the product quality, the manufacturer reserves the right to change the characteristics of its products at any time and without prior notice.
Before installing the PTGEM salt water chlorinator, please read this manual carefully. If you need to clarify any point or have any doubts, please contact your dealer.
In order to improve the product quality, the manufacturer reserves the right to change the characteristics of its products at any time and without prior notice.
To prevent injuries or accidents, install the equipment out of reach of children.
Ensure that the local installation complies with the regulations in force in the country of installation. The pump timer power supply and salt chlorine controller line of filtration should be protected by a differential circuit breaker with a tripping safety device of 30 mA maximum with opening distance of contact, of at least 3 mm on all the poles. Not confuse with the differential circuit breaker protecting the whole house which is about 300 to 500 mA. In case of doubt, get a qualified electrician to check the whole installation in your area installation. The installation of this equipment should be performed by a qualified person in accordance with the electrical standards in force in the country of installation.
The power supply cables and the cell must be protected against accidental damage. A damaged cable must be replaced immediately and exclusively with an original cable. Never cut or extend the cables.
It is imperative to turn off the power supply before carrying out any technical operation on the device (Adjusting parameters on the touch screen is a normal operation). Do not modify the device. Any modification may damage the device or be dangerous for people. Only qualified person should carry out maintenance or repairs in case of breakdown.
The safety instructions detailed in this manual are not exhaustive. They highlight the most common risks of using electrical equipment in the presence of water. Any installation and use of this equipment should be carried out with caution and common sense.
NOT OBSERVANCE OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE DEVICE OR SERIOUS INJURY!
Choose a location that is easily accessible, close to the pump timer, far apart 2 meters maximum from the chlorinator cell. Install the controller box vertically, far enough away from the pool to comply with the regulatory distance in force in your country. Do not cover.
The installation area should be dry and properly ventilated (maximal ambient temperature of use:35℃), protected from rain, splashes, water spray, and UV radiation.
It is strongly recommended to connect the salt chlorine controller to use a differential relay with a maximum of 30mA of sensitivity.
Ensure that the pH corrector product container is kept in a place sufficiently remote from any electrical equipment and any other chemical product.
Acid or alkali storage tanks are purchased by distributors or users themselves, and PTGEM POOL does not provide them.
There is a high and low liquid level float alarm installed inside the acid (or alkali) tank, and the lead of the alarm is connected to the power controller.
The salt storage tank is equipped with an automatic inlet valve to ensure the normal water level inside the tank.
There is a high and low liquid level float alarm installed inside the saltwater tank, and the lead of the alarm is connected to the power controller.
These two cans were purchased by distributors or users themselves, and PTGEM POOL does not provide them.
Before with installation of the device, it is imperative to check the following points:
Ensure that any hydraulic equipment is in good working order and is correctly sized. In particular, check the flow of the filtration pump, the capacity of the filter and the diameter of the waterworks.
The maximum pressure of the water in the cell must not exceed 3 bars.
The device’s treatment capacity should be adapted to the volume of water to be treated and in the climate of the place of installation. In case of warm climate or in case of using drilling water, a device designed to treat a volume of 30 m3 in moderate climate must be limited to a family swimming pool of 20m3, a device designed to treat a volume of 50 m3 in moderate climate must be limited to a family swimming pool of 40m3, a device designed to treat a volume of 70 m3 in moderate climate must be limited to a family swimming pool of 50m3.
The installation area should be dry and properly ventilated (The maximal ambient temperature is 35°C), protected from rain, splashes, water spray, and UV radiation. Ensure that the pH corrector product container is kept in a place sufficiently remote from any electrical equipment and any other chemical product.
Failure to comply with this instruction will lead to abnormal oxidation of the metallic parts which could result in complete breakdown of the device.
The assembly of the devices (according to the model) must be performed strictly in compliance with the following layout diagram.
Our PTGEM salt chlorinator generator has two major series of products, one is the manual series (PTM series), another type is the automatic series (PTA series). Their installation methods are slightly different, the following content will be described separately.
The manual series (PTM series) standard accessories include conductivity probe(TDS probe), Salt pump (including storage tanks for dissolving salt and saltwater tanks, but these two cans were purchased by distributors or users themselves, and PTGEM POOL does not provide them), water temperature measurement, grounding electrode and water flow switches, it can control the timed automatic operation of the filtration pump and also control the timed opening and closing of swimming pool underwater lights. It can also control the start and stop of the salt pump based on the measurement data of the TDS probe and the TDS setting value. you can adjust the chlorine production from 0 to 100% at will.
2. Filtering pump
3. Filter
4. Water bypass
5. To swimming pool
6. Saltwater tank
7. Salt dissolution tank
8. 110~240VAC power supply
9. Power supply and Control unit
11. Electrolysis cell
12. Salt pump
13. Water flow switch
14. Grounding Electrode
15. Conductivity probe (TDS probe)
Choose a location that is easily accessible, close to the pump timer, far apart 2 meters maximum from the chlorinator cell. Install the controller box vertically, far enough away from the pool to comply with the regulatory distance in force in your country. Do not cover it.
Controller must be permanently connected to the pump timer by enslaving to the pump timer. Do not use an extension cord. Do not plug the device into an electric power outlet. Beforehand, turn off the differential circuit breaker. Ensure that the controller box well switches off when the filtration pump stops.
Any contact between the controller box and the water can pull a risk of electrocution.
Use a wrench to screw the grounding electrode into the accessory bracket.
Connect the electrode to a ground rod (not supplied) complying with specifications of the installation standards in force in your country on the day of installation.
Tighten the upper nut of the electrode while holding the lower nut with a flat spanner to avoid creating an irreversible leak at the connection level.
The electrode grounding kit which permits to evacuate the ground, the static electricity of the water of the pool (whatever is the origin). Indeed, in certain situations, the static electricity can privilege the appearance of phenomena of oxidation on the metallic parts in touch with the water of the swimming pool.
Attention:
Remember that the relay is potential free, and therefore the circuit should be supplied externally.
The automatic series (PTA series) standard accessories include salt pump and acid pump (including storage tanks for dissolving salt and saltwater tanks, acid storage tank, but these three cans were purchased by distributors or users themselves, and PTGEM POOL does not provide them.), conductivity probe(TDS probe), PH probe, ORP probe, water temperature measurement, and water flow switches, grounding electrode, it can control the timed automatic operation of the filtration pump and also control the timed opening and closing of swimming pool underwater lights. It can control the start and stop of the acid pump based on the measurement data of the pH probe and the pH setting value. It can also control the start and stop of the salt pump based on the measurement data of the TDS probe and the TDS setting value. The most important function is that it can automatically control the automatic operation of the salt chlorinator cell based on the measurement value of the ORP probe and the ORP setting value, always maintaining the ideal value of the sterilizing agent in the pool, ensuring thorough sterilization of the pool water quality without producing excessive amounts of sterilizing agent that may affect the human body; you can adjust the chlorine production from 0 to 100% at will.
Attention: The filter pump and pool light must be connected to the controller through auxiliary relays. Never exceed 10A when using the auxiliary relay. For higher currents, supplement the circuit with a contactor.
Remember that the relay is potential free, and therefore the circuit should be supplied externally.
2. filtering pump
3. Filter
4. Redox probe (ORP sensor)
6. Conductivity probe (TDS probe)
9. Salt pump
12. Acid storage tank
13. Saltwater tank
15. Acid injector
16. To swimming pool
17. 110~240VAC power supply
18. Power supply and Control unit
19. Pool lamp control
20. Water bypass
The equipment continuously measures the bactericide level of water through this probe, by means of a “Redox” probe (ORP probe), simply adjust the required values and the equipment automatically maintains the level of disinfection by adjusting the production of chlorine to the real needs of the swimming pool.
The screen shows the “Redox” level (bactericide capacity) present in the swimming pool and PH numerical value.
The potential RedOx (Reduction Oxidation) or ORP (Oxidation Reduction Potential) is the electrical voltage that indicates the oxidation capacity or reduction of a solution. In swimming pools, the oxidation capacity is directly related to the bactericide power of the water, which is directly related to the concentration of free chlorine in the pool, this probe enables you to adjust the equipment in AUTOMATIC operating mode.
Similarly, the equipment continuously measures the PH through PH probe, the acid pump automatically starts and stops running based on the pH measurement value, keeping the pH value of the swimming pool water near the set value.
The TDS probe controls the salt pump to automatically add missing salt, ensuring that the salt content in the pool water is always at the optimal level.
MODELS | PTM-10 PTA -10 | PTM-15 PTA -15 | PTM-20 PTA -20 | PTM-25 PTA -25 | PTM-35 PTA -35 |
Supply Voltage | 110~230Vac 50/60Hz | 110~230Vac 50/60Hz | 110~230Vac 50/60Hz | 110~230Vac 50/60Hz | 110~230Vac 50/60Hz |
Available chlorine | 10 g/hour | 15 g/hour | 20 g/hour | 25 g/hour | 35 g/hour |
Max. Power | 75W | 113W | 150W | 188W | 263W |
Operating current | 0~10A | 0~15A | 0~20A | 0~25A | 0~35A |
Operating voltage | 4~7DCV | 4~7DCV | 4~7DCV | 4~7DCV | 4~7DCV |
Pool size (Cool) | 40 Cubic meter | 60 Cubic meter | 80 Cubic meter | 120 Cubic meter | 180 Cubic meter |
Pool size (Hot) | 25 Cubic meter | 35 Cubic meter | 50 Cubic meter | 65 Cubic meter | 90 Cubic meter |
Flowrate | 180LPM | 250LPM | 330LPM | 415LPM | 585LPM |
Place the chlorine cell in a vertical position with electrical connections facing upwards. If this is not possible, it can be assembled in a horizontal position, ensuring that the small auxiliary electrode faces upwards.
When the acid pump works continuously for more than 5 hours (which can be adjusted) and the pH value of the pool water does not reach the set value, the pH adjustment system will issue an alarm (Alarm serial number 14 flashing).
This could occur for the following reasons:
The acid tank is empty and therefore pH corrector is not being injected into the swimming pool.
The pH probe is dirty or worn, and cannot read the real value correctly.
However, what could occur, particularly when starting up the equipment for the first time, is that the real pH of the water is a long way from the set value. The alarm can be disabled if it is calculated that the pump needs to work continuously for several hours to correct the pH. However, it is recommended to enable the alarm once values near the set values are reached.
A proportional control automatically adjusts the pH without the need for controller adjustments. The pump will start up every minute and with a variable operation time of between 0 and 60 seconds.
NOTE: If there is a problem with the acid (alkali) pump and it cannot be repaired in the short term, please select to turn off the acid pump in the user settings interface. At this time, the pH sensor will display OFF.
Alarm serial | Alarm content | Reason for alarm | Action required |
1 | Output short circuit protection | a. The cell is incorrectly connected ........................................... b. Foreign metal objects have entered the cell | a. Check wiring ........................................................................................b. Turn off the equipment and remove the foreign metal objects from the cell |
2 | Screen & controller disconnected | The control signal lost | Turn off the main power and then power it on again to start running |
3 | Abnormal measurement and control signal | The control signal lost | Turn off the main power and then power it on again to start running |
4 | ORP sensor abnormality | a. ORP probe is incorrectly connected or damaged ............................................. b. Swimming pool water contains very low redox potential ............................................. c. The equipment does not have a probe | a. Check the cabling of the probe and the probe itself, it can work in manual mode if necessary. ....................................................................................... b. Leave the equipment to chlorate in manual mode for at least 2 hours. ........................................................................................ c. Install a Redox probe (ORP probe), or configure "manual" mode. |
5 | PH sensor abnormality | a. The acid tank is empty and therefore acid liquor is not being injected into the swimming pool ............................................. b. The pH probe is dirty or worn, and cannot read the real value correctly ............................................. c. Acid pump malfunction or acid injection pipeline leakage | a. Add acid to the acid tank ........................................................................................ b. Soak the pH probe in 1% dilute hydrochloric acid or replace the new pH probe ........................................................................................ c. Repair or replace it |
6 | TDS sensor abnormality | a. TDS probe is incorrectly connected or damaged ............................................. b. The probe has limescale or is too dirty | a. Check the cabling of the probe and the probe itself. It can work in manual mode if necessary ........................................................................................ b. Soak the TDS probe in 1% dilute hydrochloric acid or replace the new TDS probe |
7 | Lack of salt | a. Lack of salt in the water ............................................. b. Incrustations or objects in the electrolysis cell causing lack of current ............................................. c. The electrolysis cell is worn | a. Add salt to the swimming pool ........................................................................................ b. Clean the cell ........................................................................................ c. Replace the electrolysis cell with a new one |
8 | ORP is too slowly | a. ORP probe is incorrectly connected or damaged ............................................. b. Swimming pool water contains very low redox potential ............................................. c. The equipment does not have a probe | a. Check the cabling of the probe and the probe itself. It can work in manual mode if necessary ........................................................................................ b. Leave the equipment to chlorate in manual mode for at least 2 hours ........................................................................................ c. Install a new Redox probe (TDS probe), or configure "manual" mode |
9 | Power supply has no output | a. Cell is incorrectly connected ............................................. b. Cell is damaged or completely worn down ............................................. c. Swimming pool water with very low salt concentration | a. Check the cell connection and ensure that cables and connection terminals are in good condition ........................................................................................ b. Check the condition of the cell electrodes, and replace it if any damage is observed ........................................................................................ c. Ensure that the water has salt and that it is dissolved |
10 | The cell wiring is abnormal | Cell is incorrectly connected | Detecting wire connections |
11 | No water flow | a. Excess gas in the electrolysis cell. It may be because the pump has shutdown ............................................. b. Sensor cable of the cell is incorrectly connected or broken ............................................. c. Cell sensor is dirty ............................................. d. No water flow | a. The piping should be drained to eliminate gas or accumulated water. Check the pump ........................................................................................ b. Check the sensor cable ........................................................................................ c. Clean it. See maintenance ........................................................................................ d. Check the water system |
12 | Controller temperature is too high | a. The ambient temperature is too high ............................................. b. The installation position of the power controller is incorrect ............................................. c. Poor ventilation on the back of the controller | a. maximal ambient temperature of use: 35℃. Adopt ventilation and cooling measures ........................................................................................ b. The power controller is installed in a rainproof, sun proof, and well-ventilated location ........................................................................................ c. Please keep the back of the controller uncovered |
13 | Water temperature is low | The value of the water temperature is under 15ºC | Consider the use of a winter hibernator product |
14 | PH is too slowly | a. The pH of the water in the new pool is too high ............................................. b. PH probe is too dirty or damaged | a. Adjust the pH alarm time in the user settings ........................................................................................ b. Clean the pH probe or replace it with a new probe |
15 | Excess salt | a. Excess salt in the water ............................................. b. Incrustations or objects in the electrolysis cell causing excess current | a. No action required if excess is not very significant ........................................................................................ b. Clean the cell |
16 | Filter pump malfunction | Filter pump malfunction | Check the filter pump |
17 | Acid tank lacks acid | Please add acid | Please add acid |
18 | The liquid level in the acid tank is too high | The liquid level in the acid tank is too high | Please turn the acid pump to the maximum range |
19 | Salt tank low liquid level | Salt tank low liquid level | Please check the inlet valve of the salt dissolution tank |
20 | Salt tank high liquid level | Salt tank high liquid level | a. Please check if there are any abnormalities in the salt pump ........................................................................................ b. Please check the inlet valve of the salt dissolution tank |
21 | Abnormal communication between controller and power supply | a. Power supply damaged ........................................... b. The communication cable is damaged or has poor contact ............................................. c. The controller malfunction | a. Repair or replace the power supply ........................................................................................ b. Please check the communication wires ........................................................................................ c. Replace the controller |
22 | Abnormal communication between controller and measurement module | a. Damaged or poorly connected communication wires ............................................. b. The measurement module is damaged ............................................. c. The controller malfunction | a. Check the communication wires ........................................................................................ b. Replace the measurement module ........................................................................................ c. Replace the controller |
When new installing the device or at the beginning of any new season, it is imperative to check and correct all the following points:
Once the PTGEM salt water chlorinator has been installed, after checking the key points mentioned above, you can start up your salt water chlorination equipment.
The following sections detail the operation of different models.
The PTM series has 5 specifications and models, PTM-10, PTM-15, PTM-20, PTM-25, PTM-35.
They only have TDS probes and probes for measuring water temperature, without measuring and controlling chlorine production or pH value, which requires manual measurement and control.
The TDS probe controls the salt pump to automatically add missing salt, ensuring that the salt content in the pool water is always at the optimal level.
Change of languageSelect “Language” from the main interface, and then choose the desired language.
The screen saver time can be set. Clicking on the screen sound can turn it off.
The nighttime alarm prohibition time can be set from the user settings interface. You can also choose 24-hour silent mode. However, it is strongly not recommended to enable a 24-hour mute.
The filtering pump can be controlled through the auxiliary relay (Remember that the relay is potential free, and therefore the circuit should be supplied externally).
If your filter pump already has a timer, we recommend that you still set the running time of the filter pump on this interface, with the same value as your filter pump timer.
You can freely edit the working hours of the pool lights.
The pool light must be connected to the controller through auxiliary relays. Never exceed 10A when using the auxiliary relay. For higher currents, supplement the circuit with a contactor.
Remember that the relay is potential free, and therefore the circuit should be supplied externally.
Firstly, you need to calibrate the time of the controller, which is very important.
The equipment includes an automatic cleaning system, based on reversing polarity in the electrolysis cell. For an optimum cleaning of the chlorinator cell, these inversion frequencies must be adjusted depending on the water hardness of your water. These cleaning cycles are performed regularly.The time between cleaning (in hours) can be adjusted depending on the water hardness of your swimming pool, the self-cleaning time is 4 hours, 8h, 16h, 24-hour four options.
If the salt pump has a malfunction, it can be turned off from this interface.
If your swimming pool has an automatic cover, please click on “POOL COVER” on this interface, then enter the next interface.
If your swimming pool has an automatic cover, it is possible to configure the salt chlorinator to detect it. In this way, the chlorine production will be limited to 25% when the cover is on, in order to avoid an excess of chlorine which can damage the cover.To connect the cover to the chlorinator, place the two contacts from the limit switch and connect them to the 25 and 35 inputs.
Bear in mind that the cover switch can be Normally Open (Switch N.O.) or Normally Close (Switch N.C.), as shown in the above picture.
In case of swimming pools without automatic cover, please select “N”, as shown in the picture above.
The equipment may detect the presence of a cover on the swimming pool (only for automatic covers). In this case, it is only necessary to place the limit switch of the cover in the terminal block, as indicated in the section on electrical installation.On placing the cover, the chlorinator automatically reduces production to 20%. This variation will be reflected in the production %.
If chlorination is carried out with the cover in place, when it is removed, the pool should not be used straightaway. It isbetter to wait ½ hour for any vapors between the water and cover to dissipate.
Water flow switch: The flow sensor detects whether or not there is water flow in the piping. If it detects that there is no flow, the production will stop, and an alarm will sound accompanied by a red warning 11 serial number. Once the flow has been reestablished, the equipment will return to normal operation.Special reminder: Water flow switch is a critical component. If it is damaged, please replace it immediately, otherwise the entire system will not work.
explain:
The acid (alkali) pump can be controlled through the auxiliary relay (Remember that the relay is potential free, and therefore the circuit should be supplied externally).
You can select the type of pH corrector to be used in your swimming pool.Attention: It should be selected correctly otherwise the dosing system will work opposite to expected.Acid pump: Select this mode if you are going to inject pH reducer into the swimming pool (default mode).Alkaline pump: Select this mode if you need to inject pH increaser into the swimming pool.Access this option from the ” User Settings menu “. To change this mode to another one.
The equipment has a time clock, which will be taken as the reference when programming times of the auxiliary relay. The clock keeps the time setting even when the equipment is without supply. Clock verification is available in the user settings interface, where you can calibrate the accurate time.
The TDS probe controls the salt pump to automatically add missing salt, the salt pump is controlled by the TDS display value, with a TDS control range of 4-6 grams per liter of water. When the TDS on the screen is below 4 grams per liter, the salt pump starts to add salt to the pool water. When the displayed TDS is greater than 6 grams per liter, the salt pump stops working. This process does not require manual intervention and runs fully automatically, ensuring that the salt content in the pool water is always at the optimal level.
The working process of salt pumps in PTM series and PTA series products is completely the same.
This device is equipped with an ORP probe for measuring the redox potential of pool water at any time.
Adjustment of the set value in which a Redox probe, adjust the oxidation potential to the required level. For private swimming pools that are not used frequently, 650 mV is a sufficient value 700 mV is the suitable value for the majority of swimming pools. However, the best way to adjust the optimal ORP value is to analyze the water and determine the ratio between ORP and PPM, because there are some differences between several types of water.
Man-Auto control: The Man mode enables you to keep the equipment on permanently, so that when the filtering pump starts up, it will instruct the chlorinator to start-up.