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Congratulations on your recent purchase of your VAPURE Series Salt Chlorinator.
Please take a moment to read through the entire manual before installing your new unit.
Your chlorinator must be installed and operated as specified.
While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Crystal Aquatic Systems reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.
Please remember that your VAPURE VP-Series Salt Chlorinator is not designed to chemically maintain your pool water and keep it balanced, but rather to produce chlorine from a mild salt solution within the water. We encourage regular water testing, balancing and correction if, and when required to maintain the recommended balanced levels of your pool water. This is a vital part of a complete maintenance program and will ensure trouble-free performance as well as a healthy and sparkling clean pool.
There is one design, comprising 8 different models in our range:
The models available (VP15, 15LS, 25, 25LS, 35, 35LS, 45 and 55) are all reverse polarity units designed to automatically change direction every 4-16hrs (depending on your setting). See 7.3 CELL CLEANING to change the reversing times. This change of polarity causes the calcium to dislodge and keep the cell plates clean. Please note occasional cleaning of the electrode plates may still be necessary.
Before operating your VAPURE VP- Series Salt Chlorinator please read the following:
Check your salt levels in your pool before starting your unit. See 6.6 to perform a SALT TEST.
Salt levels and mineral levels should ideally be 3500-4000 ppm (3500 ppm ideal) and 1500ppm – 1800 ppm (1500 ppm ideal) for VP25LS and VP35LS Freshwater/Ultra-Low Salt models. No more than 4500 ppm for regular models and 2500 ppm for Low Salt models. To achieve this TDS with minerals, you may need to add 20-30% more product to the pool water. Contact your local pool Professional for further assistance.
Salt levels above 5000 ppm (2500 ppm on Low Salt models) may overload the unit and cause excessive heat and void your warranty.
For all new pool installations please seek advice from your pool builder or your local pool Professional before adding salt, as some new surfaces request no salt to be added when initially completed.
NEVER ADD SALT/MINERALS DIRECTLY TO THE SKIMMER BOX. This high concentration of either salt or minerals will pass through your filtration, pump and other pool.
The colder the water the lower your output but this does not mean you need more salt. There will always be less chlorine demand in colder water.
We recommend adding 3.5kg of pool salt per 1000 litres of pool water, a 50,000lt new pool needs approximately 175kg of salt. For the FRESHWATER/ULTRA-LOW SALT SYSTEM Models: VP25LS and VP35LS, we recommend 1.5kg per 1000 litres of pool water.
The unit can operate on mineral/magnesium chloride salts, and you should allow an extra 20-30% of the product to achieve the correct TDS for these types of salts.
Salt should always be added to the shallow end of the pool and allowed to dissolve. Do not let the salt settle on the floor of the pool as it may cause damage to the surface. Use your pool brush to mix the salt into the water.
Running the pump will mix the water and help the salt to dissolve.
Only run the pump in the first 8-12 hours (ensure the cell is switched off) to allow the salt to dissolve.
By pressing [SALT TEST] a salt measurement is taken, and a total TDS reading is displayed. The ideal TDS reading should be an LCD display of “OK”, approximately 3500-4000 ppm. If “HIGH” is displayed, the salt level is above 4500 ppm and the salt level is too high, and if “LOW” is displayed the salt is below 1000 ppm and we suggest taking a sample to your local pool Professional for a more accurate result and further assistance. For the FRESHWATER/ULTRA LOW SALT SYSTEM Models: VP25LS and VP35LS, the TDS reading is 1500-1800 ppm.
The VAPURE VP-Series Salt Chlorinator has an Ingress Protection Rating of IP23 enabling it to be installed outdoors. Regulations require that the Power Pack must be installed outside the pool zone. The Power Pack shall be installed according to AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules.
The Power Pack should be installed in a well-ventilated position ideally away from sunlight and rain to prolong life and at least 1m above ground to prevent run-off water entry.
Ensure that the Power Pack is not stored near chemicals, fertilisers or in a closed unventilated shed with similar products as the fumes will cause excessive corrosion and damage to the internals of the Power Pack and may void the warranty.
When mounting the Power Pack on a post it is recommended to install a flat panel at least the same size to act as a waterproof backing plate.
Mount the Power Pack with the Mounting Bracket, Green Plugs and Screws provided.
The Power Pack should be mounted no further than 1.5 metres from the Chlorinator Cell for ease of operation.
Connect the Cell Housing horizontally in the return line to the pool (use reducing bushes supplied if 40mm PVC pipe) using high pressure PVC glue as per the figure below. The Cell Housing can be mounted vertically but provision must be made for a gas trap (See page 9).
The direction of water flow through the Cell Housing is not critical although we do recommend entry from the closed end of the Cell Housing and exit from the end closest to the Cell Locking Ring. The reason is to cause less water hammer over time on the cell plates.
Check that the O-ring is clean, greased with silicone grease (DO NOT use petroleum-based jelly) and securely located in the Cell Housing.
Ensure Cell Locking Ring is firmly tightened by hand (DO NOT use a tool to tighten).
Connect the lead from the Cell Electrode to the Cell Plug under the Power Pack ensuring a firm snap lock connection.
Plug the Power Pack 3 pin plug into a suitable weatherproof RCD protected 10amp outlet and then plug the pump into the 3 pin AC Socket located at the bottom of the Power Pack.
Important Notes:
The pump rating must not exceed 8amps.
Saltwater may damage electrical components in the Power Pack.
WARNING:
We DO NOT recommend the use of valves on the inlet or outlet of the cell housing. If you do use a valve, then it is important to ensure that the valve cannot deadhead (lock closed) while the pump is running. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure some form of flow control is installed in this instance and it disables the pump.
ALWAYS ensure that pipe work and equipment do not allow gases generated from the cell to collect and build up in any part of the installation.
It is RECOMMENDED that the Cell Housing be installed horizontally to create a natural gas trap that acts as a safety device. Installation in any other way may cause explosion, injury, or death if the installer does not allow for gas removal.
The Cell Housing must be installed in the RETURN pipework to the pool. It must always be installed after the filter, gas heater, solar heating, or heat pump.
DO NOT apply priming fluid to the cell Housing, it is not needed and may react with the plastic.
The cell housing has a built-in venturi pipe located in the return outlet closest to the cell cap. This assists with chlorine gas removal when the cell is installed vertically in the correct way. It will only work when installed vertically and water flows from the lower side through the inside of the cell housing and outwards through the return outlet.
On the initial startup of your VAPURE VP-Series Salt Chlorinator the screen below will be displayed.
The following setting, START UP CLOCK SET allows you to program the exact time of the day.
HH digits will flash and pressing [+] will increase the time and pressing [-] will decrease the time.
Pressing [OK] saves the selected hour HH and MM.
Pressing [<] skips this menu however you will need to set this later.
MM digits will flash and pressing [+] will increase the time and pressing [-]
will decrease the time.
Pressing [OK] saves the selected hour HH and MM. Pressing [<] returns you to the previous menu screen.
START UP RUN PERIOD allows you to program your daily run times.
2 CYCLES/DAY will flash and pressing [+] or [-] will change the selection. PERIODS of running.
1: 2 CYCLES/DAY – unit runs from 6am-10am and 4pm-8pm
2: 1 CYCLE AM – unit runs from 8am – 4pm
3: 1 CYCLE PM – unit runs from 8pm-4am
Pressing [OK] saves the selected PERIOD.
Pressing [<] returns you to the previous menu screen.
START UP INFORMATION allows you to customise the unit to your pool size.
Pressing [+] or [-] will change it in 1,000lt increments.
Holding the [+] or [-] in will change pool size in 5,000lt increments.
A reading of 40,000lt or similar flashes to show volume can be changed.
Pressing [OK] confirms your selection. If you do not know your pool size, you can press [OK] and set this later or contact your local pool Professional for further assistance.
Pressing [<] returns you to the previous menu screen.
MINERAL OR SALT MIX allows you to enter the type of mineral used in the pool.
Pressing [+] or [-] will change it from SALT to MINERAL MIX.
The reason for this is because often a greater quantity of mineral products is required for MINERALS to be as conductive as SALT. This varies from supplier to supplier so always refer to their suggested amounts to be added to your pool.
Pressing [OK] confirms your selection.
Pressing [<] returns you to the previous menu screen.
DEFAULT DISPLAY SCREEN (DDS) displays the screen to the right. This is the actual output % of the unit.
Pressing [+] or [-] will increase the Output setting and the screen will change as seen on the right. This should always remain at 100% unless SPA MODE has been selected.
The (●) symbol indicates normal operation.
T2 is the default timer displaying “Dual Timer Cycle” and T1 displays “Single Timer Cycle” when single timer is selected.
The Mode shows AUTO, and this can be changed by pressing Power/Mode (either AUTO, ON or OFF).
The time shows as HH:MM in 24hr clock format.
The cell status shows as FWD when the cell is in the forward direction and REV when in the reverse direction.
The pump AC socket status is displayed, either ON or OFF.
The Water Temperature is displayed.
Any power failures return you to the DDS screen and the last saved MODE is active.
Crystal Aquatic Systems has an enviable reputation for offering some of the most reliable, efficient and cost effective pool sanitisation systems available on the market today. Our love of water and manufacturing has led to Australia being a leader in the world when it comes to salt water chlorination.