Aquacal 75003 53

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Message on	Problem	Typical Solution
Display
Error! Pump	Chlorine production, acid feed for	Follow the instructions for clearing the system as recommended on pg.
did not prime	pHC and PCC modes, and pump	44, Check Flow, steps 1 - 10. Then follow these additional steps:
	operation (when programmed for	11. Some systems may take longer to prime the pump, such as a solar
	one speed pump) has stopped due to	system. Increase the Prime Protect to the next higher time setting.
	inadequate flow.	12. Disable Prime Protect by setting to “No Prime Protect”.
Purifier	Purifier locked at 1%	If the water temperature is 55oF (10oC) or colder the Pool Pilot has
display		automatically turned the Chlorine output down to 1% to avoid over-
		chlorination. Bacteria and algae stop growing at this temperature so
		this should not be a problem.
	Purifier % fluctuates from adjusted	The AutoPilot unit has a patented process for automatically increasing
	value	and reducing the chlorine output as the temperature of the water
		fluctuates. It is normal for the % output to increase as the water
		temperature increases and decrease as the water temperature decreases.
Blank	The Pool Pilot Display is blank.	1. If the display is in bright sunlight, then shade the display to read.
display		2. Verify the external time clock has not turned off the power to the
		Control Unit. (Temporarily override the time clock if it is desired
		to check out the Pool Pilot.)
		3. Verify that local shut off switch and/or the main circuit breaker for
		the Control Unit is turned on.
		4. If power is provided to the unit by an external control device,
		verify that power is provided to and from the device.

Other Conditions:

These conditions may exist in addition to the previous Troubleshooting section.

Message on	Problem	Typical Solution
Display
No error	Cyanuric Acid level lower than	Test and add to recommended range (Dosage is 1lb per 5000
messages but	recommended range (60 – 80 ppm).	gallons to increase 25 ppm)
symptoms are no	Salt Level not within recommended	Test and add to recommended range (Dosage is 5lb per 1000
Chlorine detected	range (2500 – 3500 ppm).	gallons to increase 600 ppm)
in the pool	Purifier Output not set high enough	Super boost (72– hrs) the system and remove the time clock
	to generate chlorine.	Super boost (72– hrs) the system and remove the time clock
		trippers for 3 days. Increased chlorine will show system is
	Pump run time not set long enough	functioning properly. Check daily to avoid over chlorinating.
	to generate chlorine.
	Phosphates and Nitrates levels	Test both levels and treat accordingly to reduce these levels.
	above maximum levels.
	Water Chemistry levels within	Test water chemistry and compare against the Saturation Index
	normal range.	for Proper balance (see pgs. 7 - 8)
	Pool is being treated or was just	Turn the Pool Pilot to 0% or disconnect the cell cord from the
	treated for algae using an algaecide	cell. Add and repeat manual additions of pool bleach to maintain
	treatment containing Sodium	3-5 ppm until able to maintain this residual for 3-4 days
	Bromide, which will cause chlorine	continually, then plug the cell cord back on or readjust the % to
	generation and testing problems.	normal operation.
Cell inspect due	This is a reminder message to	Remove cell as instructed on pg. 41, inspect and clean if needed,
SELECT to clear	inspect the cell for scale formation.	reinstall cell and start the system, then press SELECT to reset.
	The reminder is programmed to	If scale is present, check and adjust the water chemistry
	display every 2500 amp-hours for	according to the Saturation Index, pg. 8, or adjust the “Set
	SC-36 and SC-48. Every 5000 hours	reverse time”, pg. 33. If scaled, the cell may need to be
	for SC-60 and CC-15.	inspected more frequently.
Pool Pilot SCG	Due to the CR2025 battery missing	Replace the CR2025 battery on the #75003 Digital Control units,
Check the clock!	or dead. Message only displays at	display board.
	start-up.