Polaris C316 Owner's Manual

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C316 ORP Controller with pH Display, 24 Volt O WNER’S MANUAL ...

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Table of Contents I. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 II. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 III. Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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POWER ON OFF MAINTAIN PROPER pH FEED MANUAL pH ADJ. FEED C-316 ORP Controller w/pH Display, 24 V 6 . 6 6 . 8 7 . 0 7 . 2 7 . 4 7 . 6 7 . 8 8 . 0 8 . 2 8 . 4 ¥ 2 0 0 ¥ 3 0 0 ¥ 4 0 0 ¥ 5 0 0 ¥ 6 0 0 ¥ 7 0 0 ¥ 8 0 0 ¥ 9 0 0 ¥ 1 0 0 0 ¥ 1 0 0...

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3 II. Specifications pH Range: 7.0 - 8.2 ORP Range: 100 mV to 1000 mV Input Power: 24 VAC 50/60 Hz, 40 Volt Amp (transformer included) Controller Power: Less than .5 Amp internally fused Output Power: 24 VAC 50/60 Hz, 5 Amp fuse Display: Light Bar Ar...

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4 IV. Pre-installation Before installing the controller, it is important to do a site assessment and consider where and how you will mount the unit. The controller should be mounted on a wall or other sur- face at least ten feet away from the edge of...

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5 B. Switch Settings 1. Dip switches #1 and #2 control the feed times. Feed times vary depending on whether the controller is in the pool or spa mode. Note: Once the settings have been modified, move the Pool/Spa Switch on the front of the controller...

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6 V. Installation The feeder should be installed before the controller. A. Feeding System Install the feeding system as shown in Figure 3 or in accor- dance with the installation instructions that were provided with the feeder. B. Controller Install...

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7 6. A plug-in 110v to 24v transformer (part #22-3190) is provided with the controller. Locate the nearest 110V standard outlet. Using a minimum of 20 to 22 gauge PVC jacketed wire, connect the controller to the transformer that will plug into the ...

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8 There are three suggested methods to install the flow cell. 1. Plumb the inlet to the flow cell after the filter and plumb the outlet of the flow cell after the heater using the saddle clamps provided. See the Pressure Differential Installation dia...

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9 3. Plumb from before the filter to after the heater, using an inline filter to minimize debris coming into contact with the sensors. See the Pressure Differential Alternative Installation diagram. Note: Solar systems and other factors can alter pre...

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10 The flow cell comes fully assembled in the box. It is setup to use with the 3/8" tubing provided; however, other sized tubing or 1/2" hard plumbing can be used. To use alternative tubing, remove the 90° on/off valves and plumb according...

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11 D. Sensor Installation Carefully unpack the ORP and pH sensors and remove the plastic pro- tective cap(s) from the sensor tip(s). Store the protective cap(s) inside the controller enclosure for future use when winterizing or reshipping. Slide the ...

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12 3. Make sure the power switch (Figure 4, #2) is off and the ORP selection knob (Figure 4, #9) is rotated counterclock- wise to the lowest setting. 4. Turn on the filter pump and then the controller power switch. The red power light (Figure 4, #1) ...

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13 H. pH Calibration 1. Take a clean sample of pool water and place the pH sensor into the water sample. 2. Push the pH display button (Figure 4, #10). The yellow ORP lights on the scale indicator light (Figure 4, #3) will go out and the green pH sca...

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14 VI. Panel Features # DESCRIPTION FUNCTION 1Power On Light Indicates controller is on 2Power On/Off Switch Turns on the controller 3 Scale Indicators Indicates which scale is being displayed 4Feed Light Flashes during feed cycle; lit during delay 5...

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15 VII. Operation The controller will only operate during the filtration cycle. A. Setting Feed and Delay Times 1. The controller is preset at the factory with the following feed and delay times: Pool Setting:Feed = 1 minute, Delay = 30 second Spa Se...

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16 C. Out-of-range Alert When the ORP is out-of-range (less than 100 mV) for ten con- secutive minutes, the lowest red light on the light bar array will flash and the controller will not activate the feeder. Depending on the level of ORP, the manual ...

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17 VIII. Maintenance A. Testing 1. Test the sanitizer and pH levels with a test kit weekly or more frequently as required by local health codes. 2. Adjust the pH in the pool or spa as needed to maintain a level between 7.4 and 7.6. B. Cleaning the Se...

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18 C. Checking the ORP Sensor 1. The ORP sensor should be checked every six months or anytime the feeder oversanitizes the water. 2. Clean the sensor tip as noted previously. 3. Place the sensor in a clean glass of tap water. This should give a readi...

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19 IX. Erosion Feeder Operating Tips •Feeders must be sized properly. When automating an existing system, multiple feeder may be required. The feed- er should be able to attain desired levels in short operating cycles. Automation becomes ineffecti...

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20 the solenoid valve opens, the initial flow from the feeder may significantly increase (spike) the sanitizer level in a small body of water. For this reason, it may be desirable to use the timed-feed feature, which opens the solenoid for a short pe...

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21 X. Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION SANITIZER LEVEL Set knob set too low Adjust knob clockwise until the TOO LOW proper sanitizer level is reached pH level too low (less than 7.2) Check pH level with a test kit and adjust as requi...

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22 XI. Guidelines for Using ORP for Water Maintenance Q. Why should I maintain a pH level between 7.4 and 7.6? A. pH levels below 7.4 can cause eye irritation, metal cor- rosion, etching of plaster, stains, damage to vinyl liners, and loss of sanitiz...

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23 Q. How do I make sure the ORP sensor is working properly? A. Watch the sensor reading when adding sanitizer. If it does not respond properly, follow the recommended cleaning procedures, see Maintenance. If cleaning does not solve the problem, che...

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24 XII.WARRANTY Polaris Watermatic C316 Controller This limited warranty is extended to the original consumer purchaser of this Polaris Watermatic C316 Controller manufactured by Polaris Pool Systems, Inc., 2620 Commerce Way, Vista, CA 92083-8438, ...

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25 Polaris is not responsible for the cost of removal of the unit, damages due to removal, any other expenses incurred in ship- ping the unit or parts to or from the factory or its authorized service centers, the installation of the repaired or repla...

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