welcome to another edition of Hayward product training
today we will cover proper cleaning of Hayward's Turbo Cell
for salt chlorine generators for optimum T-cell operation and life expectancy
you will need to inspect your T-cell approximately every three months
of operation or five hundred hours and clean the cell if necessary
however cell cleaning frequency is dependent on several factors
pH and calcium levels in the water are the two that have the greatest effect
on how often the cell requires clean maintaining pH between the recommended
levels
of 7.2 to 7.8 as well as keeping the calcium level
between 200 and 400 parts per million
should result in the cell only needing to be cleaned three to four times a year
the Hayward control will automatically remind you
when it is time to clean the cell with the check system light being lit
and when you scroll through the default menu you will see
inspect cell for the Aqua Rite Pro, press the info button to access the default
menu
to view the inspect cell notification if using a T-cell
in conjunction with an Aqua Rite the inspect cell
LED will be lit after 500 hours of operation
to begin turn off the circulation pump this can be accomplished at the control
and if you have a stand-alone Aqua Rite at the time clock
or on/off switch next turn off the power to the control box
or breaker panel unplug the cell from the Hayward control
or Aqua Rite keep in mind the only portion of the t-cell
and cell cable that it's not waterproof is the end of the cord that attaches
to the control
now remove the cell from the plumbing by unthread the union's
on both sides of cell the unions unthread in opposite directions
each other they unthread counterclockwise
we are now ready to begin the cleaning process
first note the calcium deposits inside the cell
start by rinsing out the cell with a garden hose to remove any course debris
or deposits that may be present be careful to keep the cords plug end dry
next it is extremely important to note that proper eye protection
and protective gloves need to be used while chemically cleaning the T-cell
in addition make sure the procedures are done in a well-ventilated area
outdoors make sure to keep a water supply handy
to deluding solution might spill follow the chemical manufacturers
recommendations
for proper storing or disposing of the water acid solution
Moratic acid can cause severe injury burns
and respiratory problems if not handled properly
please refer to the acid manufactures directions
for safe handling to make the acid solution
mix one part moratic acid to 4 parts tap water
in a clean plastic bucket or jug it is extremely important to always add
acid to the water and never add the water to the acid
one way to remember this is that you would never try to add the entire poor
into the bottle of acid. next screw the cell to the Hayward cell cleaning stand
hand tight make sure the end where the cord is connected
is facing down as shown this will assure that the contact points
inside the cell come in contact with the Cleaning solution
stand the cell and cleaning stand up vertically as shown
begin to fill the cell with the acid and water solution
being care for the pour the solution in slowly to avoid breathing in the vapors
exiting the cell
the level of the solution should be slightly over the product label
along with covering the cells internal plates
allow the solution to remain in a Cell for approximately 15 minutes
or until the fizzing and bubbling action stops
when complete pour the remaining solution in the cell
back into the mixing bucket or jug and rinse out the cell again
with a garden hose the water moratic acid mixture
can be stored for later use or can be disposed of
follow the chemical manufacturers recommendation for proper storing
or disposing of the water acid solution
next reinstall the cell into the plumbing unions
it does not matter which end goes towards the equipment or towards the
pool
now plug in the cable to the chlorinating unit
you will need to reset the 500 hour timer
and clear the inspect cell message or LED
to do this press the plus button during the inspect cell display
on the Hayward control and Aqua Rite Pro or hold the diagnostic button for three
seconds
if using and Aqua Rite system
this concludes our explanation of how to properly clean
your Hayward Turbo Cell
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