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- Page 2 BLUEWORKS BLH Series ELECTRONIC CHLORINE GENERATOR Installation and Operation Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be exercised, including the following: Cautions: Please note, the total working hours for the T-Cell should be less than 8 hours total per day.
- Page 3 READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS ⚫ Disconnect all AC power during installation. ⚫ Do not permit children to use this product. ⚫ A green-colored screw is located inside the wiring compartment, against the back panel. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this terminal must be connected grounded by connecting a continuous copper wire, equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying the equipment.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents OPERATION General..................5 Water chemistry..............5 Controls................12 Maintenance................15 INSTALLATION Mounting................17 Plumbing................18 Wiring.................20 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting...............24 WARRANTY P a g e... -
Page 5: Operation
Warranty................27 OPERATION The BLH is an automatic chlorine generation system for pool & spa sanitation. The operation requires a low concentration of salt (sodium chloride) in the pool water at levels low enough that it normally cannot be tasted. The BLH automatically sanitizes your pool by converting the salt into free chlorine, which kills bacteria and algae in the pool through a process called electrolysis. - Page 6 IDEAL CHEMICAL LEVELS Salt 3000 to 4000 ppm Free chlorine 1.0 to 3.0 ppm 7.2 to 7.6 Cyanuric Acid 50 to 100 ppm (Stabilizer) Total Alkalinity 80 to 120 ppm Calcium Hardness 200 to 400 ppm Metals 0 ppm Saturation Index -.2 to .2 Saturation index The saturation index (Si) relates to the calcium and alkalinity in the water...
- Page 7 Si = pH + Ti + Ci + Ai - 12.1 Calcium Total ℃ ℉ Hardness Alkalinity 103 .9 How to use: Measure pool pH, temperature, calcium hardness, and total alkalinity. Use the chart above to determine Ti, Ci, and Ai from your measurements.
- Page 8 SALT LEVEL Use the chart below to determine the amount of salt needs to be added to reach the recommended levels. Use the equations below to determine the size of your pool. Gallons Liters (pool size feet) (pool size in meters) Length×Width×Average Length×Width×Average Rectangular...
- Page 9 making the pool water unsafe for swimmers. • Excessively HIGH salt levels will cause the BLH to shut down, making pool water unsafe for swimmers. Type of Salt to Use It is important to use only sodium chloride (NaCl) that is 99% pure. This is a common food seasoning or water softener salt available in 40-80-pound bags, at your local store.
- Page 10 operating. This will help to evenly distribute the salt. The salt display may up to 24 hours to respond to the change in salt concentration. SALT DOES NOT EVAPORATE FROM POOL The only way to lower the salt concentration is to partially drain the pool and refill with fresh water.
- Page 11 Always test for stabilizer (cyanuric acid) level, when testing for salt. This test should be done at least once per month. Use the chart below to determine how much stabilizer must be added to raise the level to 80 ppm. 11 | P a g e...
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Page 12: Controls
POUNDS and (Kg) OF STABILIZER (CYANURIC ACID) NEEDED FOR 80 PPM Gallons and (Liters) of Pool/Spa water POLYMERS: It is advised to use polymers (commonly sold as poly algaecide) on saltwater sanitizing systems. The poly algaecide is sold at 30% and 60% concentrations. Application rate is 1 quart of Poly30 (or ½... - Page 13 In this position, the BLH will produce chlorine according to the “Desired Level %” adjustment setting for the entire filtering / pumping cycle. • SUPER CHLORINATE: When you have an abnormally high bather load, heavy rainfall, cloudy water conditions, or any other condition which requires that a large amount of purification be introduced, set the Main Switch in the SUPER CHLORINATE position.
- Page 14 restored, but there will be a 60-second delay before the generation is reestablished. • CHECK SALT: When flashing, the salt level is low (below 2500ppm) and the BLH is generating at low efficiency. When illuminated solid, the salt level is too low and the BLH has shut down.
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Page 15: Maintenance
2. Cell voltage (typically 21.0 to 27.0 volts when chlorine is being generated, otherwise 25V) 3. Cell current (typically 2.50 to 7.80 amps when chlorine is being generated, otherwise amps) 4. Desired Output % ("0%" -- "100%" depending on knob position or input from remote pool automation controller) 5. - Page 16 after approximately 500 hours of operation. After you inspect the cell (and clean, if necessary) press the small “diagnostic” button next to the display for 3 seconds to stop the flashing “Inspect Cell” LED and start the timer for the next 500-hour inspection period. The BLH electrolytic cell has a self-cleaning feature incorporated into the electronic control’s logic.
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Page 17: Installation
(one gallon of water to one quart of muriatic acid). ALWAYS POUR ACID INTO WATER-NEVER POUR WATER INTO ACID. BE SURE TO WEAR PROTECTIVE GLASSES, CLOTHING, AND CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES • The level of the solution in the container should just reach the top of the cell so that the wire harness compartment is NOT submerged. -
Page 18: Mounting
The pool’s chemistry must be balanced BEFORE activating the BLH. It is recommended that you consult a pool professional for the initial balancing each season. NOTE: At the beginning of each season, add metal remover and polymer-based algaecide to the pool, per manufacturer’s instructions. This ensures a quick, trouble-free transfer to the BLH system. - Page 19 IMPORTANT: To ensure proper operation, verify that the arrow on the flow switch (located on the side) points in the same direction of water flow. Electrolytic Cell: Install using the unions provided. Tighten these by HAND for a watertight seal. For pool/spa combination systems with spillover, use configurations #2 or #3 below to allow chlorination for both the pool and spa during spillover but preventing over chlorination when operating the spa only.
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Page 20: Wiring
Wiring Power must be turned off at the circuit breaker before performing any wiring. Be sure to follow Local and NEC electrical codes. To provide safe operation, the BLH must be properly grounded and bonded. Input Power for stand-alone operation: Wire the BLH to the LOAD SIDE of the filter pump timer. - Page 21 turned on. • For Canadian models, the BLH shall be connected to a circuit protected by a class A ground fault interrupter. Be sure to connect the GROUND wire to the green ground screw terminal located on the INSIDE WALL of the enclosure. Note: Wire the pump directly to the time clock—do not use the BLH as a junction box.
- Page 22 system. Electrolytic Cell and Flow Switch: The electrolytic cell and flow switch cables are complete with connectors that plug into the BLH for easy attachment and removal. The door of the BLH must be open to access the cell cable connector. The flow switch plugs into a connector (like a telephone jack) located on the outer bottom of the enclosure.
- Page 23 Pentair: Attach wires to opposite numbered screw terminals as shown below. Note that the colors marked on the Pentair PCB do not match the BLH. Polaris: Attach wires to proper screw terminals as shown below. Note that the screw terminal “1”...
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Common Problems and Solutions 1. “Power” LED not on Check to make sure 120 / 240 VAC input power is connected to the control. Be sure the jumpers are set properly. Verify the input voltage with a voltmeter. If there is input power, the fuse may have blown. - Page 25 7. “Inspect Cell” LED illuminated Remove and inspect the cell for scaling. If the cell is scaled, follow the directions on page 8 for cell cleaning. If the pool has the proper amount of salt and the “Inspect Cell” LED is still illuminated, the cell may be depleted and needs to be replaced.
- Page 26 One (1) year or Two (2) years, per the schedule below. To obtain service, email BLUEWORKS at Support@blueworkspool.com. Proof of purchase is required. This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original purchaser of the BLH system and is non-transferable.
- Page 27 The BLH Salt Chlorinator Systems carry the following Limited Warranty should failure occur due to faulty manufacture or materials, during normal use and service. For Commercial use (any pool that is not for private single-family use, or the use of which is subject to regulation), we warrant to the original purchaser that the equipment shall be free of manufacturer’s defects at the time of sale, and upon examination shall provide replacement parts in accordance with the following schedule:...
- Page 28 beginning at the original date of purchase, and is non-transferrable. The warranty contains the following exclusions. O-Rings, rubber gaskets, electrical fuses, and circuit-breaker components are normal replacement items subject to wear and are excluded from the warranty. Product discoloration, or any other cosmetic or superficial damage or deterioration, regardless of its cause, is not covered by this warranty.
- Page 29 circumstances shall Products, its agents, employees, and affiliates be liable for any loss, damage, injury, inconvenience or loss of time, incidental expenses such as labor and material charges, or any other incidental, or consequential damages, which may result from the use, installation, removal, or reinstallation of its equipment and parts.
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How to get a replacement **** for the chlorinator control unit? (15k model)
To get a replacement part for the Blueworks BLH Series chlorinator control unit (15k model), refer to the replacement part list in the manual. The BLH unit is covered under a limited warranty for one or two years for residential use. To obtain service, email Blueworks as indicated in the manual.
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