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INSTALLATION MANUAL ® ® MagnaPool MagnaPool (all models) Hydroxinators are compatible with pH Link and Dual Link modules WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY - This product must be installed and serviced by a licensed electrician in accordance with AS/NZ 3000 - 2007 and any other local applicable regulations. Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions that accompany this product.
Water Chemistry Table ..........15 pH Regulation Principle..........15 Stabilizer (Cyanuric Acid) ..........16 Refer to the following websites for information on warranty and service in your country For Australia, NZ, Asia and Sth Pacific go to www.zodiac.com.au EQUIPMENT INFORMATION RECORD DATE OF INSTALLATION INSTALLER INFORMATION...
Page 3 MagnaPool™ | Installation Manual Section 1. Important Safety Instructions READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician and conform to all national, state, and local codes. When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be...
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Page 4 MagnaPool™ | Installation Manual WARNING People with infectious diseases should not use a spa or hot tub. To avoid injury, exercise care when entering or exiting the spa or hot tub. Do not use drugs or alcohol before or during the use of a spa or hot tub to avoid unconsciousness and possible drowning.
Page 5 MagnaPool™ | Installation Manual 2.1.2 Water Care Module Contents Section 2. System Overview Contents Before starting, check that you have the correct parts as indicated in Table 1. If any parts are missing or incorrect, please call your local distributor or technical support at 1300 763 021 for assistance.
Page 6 MagnaPool™ | Installation Manual Materials and Tools Dimensions 2.4.1 Controller 2.3.1 Controller Tools Needed for Installation 9.6 cm 31.5 cm • Power Drill • 7 mm Drill Bit - Hammer Drill Bit (only necessary to drill into brick or concrete) •...
Page 7 MagnaPool™ | Installation Manual Section 3. Plumbing Put the unions onto the inlet and outlet pipes, The cell must be plumbed in a position that is see Figure 5. accessible for maintenance and within 2 meters of For 50 mm plumbing, glue the adapters the controller.
Page 8 MagnaPool™ | Installation Manual Section 4. Install Controller The controller should be located at or near the equipment pad, at least 3.5 metres or more away Ø9 MM from the inside wall of the pool/spa, 1.5 metres off the ground, and within 2 meters of the cell. All national, state, and local codes are applicable.
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Page 9 MagnaPool™ | Installation Manual Use the cable ties provided to secure internal 4.3.2 Controller Enclosure Wiring wiring to the controller frame. See Figure Wire low voltage connections on the low 10 for recommended cable tie locations and voltage side of the enclosure, see Figure 10.
Page 10 MagnaPool™ | Installation Manual Section 5. Install the pH Link or Dual Link Module on the Controller O-ring NOTE: Water care modules are optional accessories and will not be included with all models. Upper Housing If your controller model does not have a Dual-Link or pH Link module you may skip to Section 6.
Page 11 MagnaPool™ | Installation Manual Figure 17. Sensor Holder Installation Carefully remove the protective tube Outlet Inlet from the sensor. Flow Flow Rinse the end of the sensor with tap water. Shake off excess water. Carefully screw the sensor(s) into sensor holder.
Page 12 MagnaPool™ | Installation Manual NOTE: For a better fit, soften both ends of the tubing by Install the pH Down Intake and immersing in warm water. Injection lines. Remove the threaded cap from the POD intake valve. Thread tubing through the hole in the cap, connect the tubing to the nipple on the POD and reattach the threaded cap.
Page 13 MagnaPool™ | Installation Manual Calibration Procedure 5.7.2 Calibrate the pH Sensor The pH sensor (blue) can be calibrated in 1 or 2 To maintain accurate and reliable operation, points. We recommend 2-point calibration for a the sensors must be calibrated before using the more reliable measurement throughout the season.
42 bags Glass to cover the laterals. The remainder of the NOTE: 6 bags x 10,000L filter need to be filled with Zodiac Fine Glass to roughly 100 - 150mm from the top. Table 6. Mineral Requirements Fill and Balance the Pool First Two Weeks After filling the pool with “tap”...
Page 15 MagnaPool™ | Installation Manual Water Chemistry Table Test and maintain correct water balance throughout the season, according to the table. Chemistry Before Adding MagnaPool Minerals: Free Total Alkalinity (ppm) Calcium Hardness (ppm) Chlorine (ppm) Ideal range 7.2 - 7.6 Concrete...
Page 16 MagnaPool™ | Installation Manual Stabilizer (Cyanuric Acid) Stabilizer (Cyanuric Acid) ORP Measurement (mV) Section 7. Operation User Interface Overview CAUTION Before activating the chlorination function ensure that all minerals added to the pool have completely dissolved. LED indicates information or...
Page 17 MagnaPool™ | Installation Manual Initial start-Up 7.2.4 Boost Mode In some cases, the pool may require a higher than The following setting must be configured at the normal hydroxination level such as in cases of high initial start up of the device. Settings can be use, poor weather or at the start of the season.
Page 18 MagnaPool™ | Installation Manual In addition to the flashing temperature, a “LOW 7.2.6 Cover Mode TEMPERATURE” message is alternately If the pool is equipped with a compatible electric roller displayed. cover, this can be connected to the controller in order to automatically reduce hydroxination upon closing When the temperature goes over 10°C again, the...
-AMERICA -FAT TUESDAY to select “White Light” or “Color -DISCO TECH Light” then press Press to exit. Note: Colour sequence is relevant for Zodiac colour MAIN MENU AUX/LIGHTS lights only. If other manufacturers lights are -AUX/LIGHTS < -ASSIGN LIGHTS installed the colour selection will vary...
Page 21 MagnaPool™ | Installation Manual Setpoint(s) MAIN MENU PH SETUP -PH SETUP < -PH SETPOINT -ORP SETUP -PH CALIBRATION < Current setpoints are displayed on the Home -LOW MODE -ACID PUMP -TEST DOSAGE screen whenever the controller is ON.
Page 22 MagnaPool™ | Installation Manual Programming/Timers to select value then press The controller has two internal operating timers. Press to exit. The timers are used to define the length of time for the filter pump to operate, and the length of...
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Page 23 MagnaPool™ | Installation Manual to select the minutes for the filtration 8.7.3 Single Speed Programming off time then press Press Press to exit. to select “Programming” MAIN MENU PROGRAMMING then press -PROGRAMMING < -FILTER PUMP < -LOW MODE -SWC to select “Filter Pump”...
SLAVE MODE < Adjusting your cell reversal times will result in voiding < of warranty. You must consult with Zodiac on 1300 763 021 or your local pool care professional before making Slave mode only controls the hydroxination. any adjustments.
If calcium buildup is present, immerse the electrode in cell cleaning solution without immersing the terminals. We recommend using Zodiac Cell Cleaner to clean the electrode. However, you can mix your own by carefully adding one (1) part of Hydrochloric (Muriatic) acid to ten (10) parts water.
Page 26 MagnaPool™ | Installation Manual Section 10. Winterizing The hydroxinator has a protective system which will limit sanitizer production during unfavorable operating conditions, such as cold water or lack of minerals. Active winterizing leaves the filter pump and hydroxinator running during the winter. This is safe for temperatures above 10°C.
Page 27 MagnaPool™ | Installation Manual Section 11.Troubleshooting When there is an error condition, a message is displayed on the screen and the “INFO” LED flashes. When an error is linked to conductivity (low conductivity) the “MINERALS” LED is ON. When the error situation is corrected, the error message and LED illumination ends automatically.
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Page 28 MagnaPool™ | Installation Manual Possible Cause Message Solution ORP STOP ► The ORP setpoint has not been reached ► Check the chlorine level in the pool using photometer (“INFO” indicator flashing) after 36 cumulative hours of hydroxination. or a test strip.