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How To Operate a Compupool Salt Chlorine Generator

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The Compupool Salt Chlorine Generator is a high-performance salt water chlorination system that lets you enjoy perfectly clear pool water without the use of harsh chemicals. It is a safe, clean, easy alternative to dosing your pool with dangerous and expensive chemicals. The Compupool Salt Chlorine Generator is setup and automatically controlled by its Compupool Control Unit. This guide shows you how to operate and read the touch pad controls and LED lights on the Compupool Control Unit.

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Step 1

ON/OFF – This button turns power to the Control Unit on and off. In an OFF state, all LEDs are off and the display will show the current time and POWER OFF. To turn the Control Unit ON, press the button once. The POWER ON LED and one of the POLARITY 1 or 2 LEDs will illuminate and the display will show time and the % of current Chlorine Output setting. Note that this button only turns on power to the Control Unit. The SET TIMER and OUTPUT functions (described next) may have to be set to pass power to the Cell and generate chlorine.

Step 2

SET TIMER – The Control Unit has the option of working off an external timer or off of two internal timers. This function allows you to set two internal timers to generate two chlorination cycles per day. To enter the timer mode, press the SELECT button and hold it for 3 seconds. The Display screen will ask WHAT LANGUAGE? Select a language with the up and down arrows. Then press SELECT again. The Display will now show WHICH TIMER? EXTERNAL. If you want to bypass the internal timers, press SELECT to go to the next setting (SET CLOCK). If you want to set the internal timers, press the down arrow to change the setting to INTERNAL. Pressing the SELECT button again will display ON TIME 1. Select the start time hours for Timer 1 with the up/down arrows. To change AM to PM, you have to keep scrolling through the hours until you get to the AM or PM setting you need. To set the minutes, use the right OUTPUT arrow to move the cursor from under the hours to under the minutes and then change minutes with the up/down arrows. Press the SELECT button to display OFF TIME 1 – set the end time for Timer 1. Set TIME 2 using the same process as above. Then press SELECT once more to SET CLOCK. A final push on SELECT will exit and return your Display to normal operation mode.

Step 3

SET CHLORINE OUTPUT LEVEL –The Chlorine production level can be set from 0% to 100 % in increments of 10%. To set the production level, press the OUTPUT arrows left or right. The % Output level will be shown in the Display. Note, at a Output level of 0% the Cell is turned off and the display will read OUTPUT OFF.

Step 4

SUPERCHLOR - There are occasions when you will need higher than normal amounts of chlorine to be generated - when you have an abnormally high swimmer load, after a heavy rain, or if you have a cloudy water condition. To increase the level of chlorination, simply press the SUPERCHLOR button. This electronically "super chlorinates" the water by increasing output to 100% for a cumulative 24 hours. If, for example, your pump runs 8 hours a day, the Cell will remain in SUPERCHLOR mode for three days before returning to normal operation. Or, if you elect to stop SUPERCHLOR at any time, you can simply push the SUPERCHLOR button again to return to normal operation.

Step 5

WINTER MODE - If you are not using your pool during the winter months, we recommend that you put the chlorinator in WINTER MODE by pressing the WINTER MODE botton. This reduces the output of chlorine by 50% of your current output setting. For example, if your output is set at 80%, pressing the WINTER MODE button will reduce the output to 40%. To return to normal operation in the spring, push the WINTER MODE button again.

Step 6

MANUAL OVERRIDE - If the Control Unit is operating between the two internal timers (between OFF TIME 1 and ON TIME 2), it's in IDLE mode and the Cell in OFF. To manually override this function, press the SUPERCHLOR button. The cell will come on in SUPERCHLOR mode.

Step 7

POWER LED - When this LED is illuminated, the Compupool Control Unit has input power. This only indicates that the Control Unit has power. The timer has to be on and the output level must be greater that 0% for the cell to be active and generating chlorine.

Step 8

POLARITY 1 or 2 LEDs - When either is illuminated, it shows which end of the cell is producing chlorine.

Step 9

WATER FAULT LED - When illuminated, the flow switch has detected that no water is flowing and the cell has stopped generating chlorine. The Display will read NO WATER. Check pump operation.

Step 10

ADD SALT LED - When illuminated, the salt level is too low and the cell is generating at low efficiency. Additional salt should be added. See our guide on "How To Add Salt To Your Pool".

Step 11

OVER SALT LED - When illuminated, indicates that the salt level is too high. To get the salt level back to acceptable levels and turn off this LED, purge some water out the WASTE line of your filter and add fresh water to the pool. See our guide on "How To Reduce the Salt Level In Your Pool". If you do not bring the salt level to within the acceptable, the cell will draw more current, run hotter, and fail.sooner than normal.

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Anonymous  Posted: 7/22/2012 

Display screen show "cleaning" all the time and will not go into super clorination.
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InyoPools Product Specialist  Posted: 7/20/2012 

Paul - Our Compupool rep does not recognize a "REPOSOP" error message so I'm assuming you have a different manufacturer. I can only suggest calling the manufacturer direct. If you need their number give us a call.
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 Posted: 7/18/2012 

The lcd displays the word REPOSO. None of the display buttons work? Any idea on what the issue might be.
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InyoPools Product Specialist  Posted: 7/17/2012 

false readings - Sometimes when your system operates like this, it has to be recalibrated or reset depending on your system. Call you manufacturer for instructions. If you have a Compupool unit, call 888-989-7258.
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Anonymous  Posted: 7/17/2012 

Salt never registers over 2500 since being installed in April chlorine reads good. Temp never reads right, always around 100
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InyoPools Product Specialist  Posted: 7/15/2012 

water fault - A high percentage of these false reading errors are due to a loose connection of one or more of the three terminals plugging into the cell. Make sure the plug is pushed into the cell all the way. If that doesn't correct the problem, try crimping the female end of the lead SLIGHTLY to produce a tighter fit.
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Anonymous  Posted: 7/14/2012 

Our "water fault" light is on and we have no chlorine in the pool.
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InyoPools Product Specialist  Posted: 6/30/2012 

Warren - Did you install the cell correctly with the inlet port closest to the filter? If so, you may have a leak on the suction side of your port which prevents the pump from priming.
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 Posted: 6/30/2012 

i have my power on but there is no water flowing through the cells. what is the problem?
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InyoPools Product Specialist  Posted: 6/26/2012 

teresa (6/24) - According to the manufacturer, some people run their salt chlorine generators 24/7 without ill effects. They generally run them at low %.
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InyoPools Product Specialist  Posted: 6/25/2012 

Box extremely hot - These Control boxes will run hot - between 140 and 190 degrees. To keep them from exceeding this range: make sure they are not enclosed without adequate ventilation; keep the water chemistry right; if you have a long cord do not coil it; keep salt level below 3800 ppm.
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InyoPools Product Specialist  Posted: 6/25/2012 

Water Fault light - See our response for Teresa (6/21). Also take the cell out of its enclosure and check that all the plates are attached.
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InyoPools Product Specialist  Posted: 6/25/2012 

Luvmypool - CPSC16 has 4 plates. CPSC24 has 5 plates. I would try super-chlorination first with some algaecide. See our How To Guides under Chemicals for more information.
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InyoPools Product Specialist  Posted: 6/25/2012 

teresa (6/21) - A high percentage of these false reading errors are due to a loose connection of one or more of the three terminals plugging into the cell. Make sure the plug is pushed into the cell all the way. If that doesn't correct the problem, try crimping the female end of the lead SLIGHTLY to produce a tighter fit.
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 Posted: 6/24/2012 

How many hours a day should I run my salt generator for a 32,000 gallon pool? Does it need to run the entire time the pool pump is running?
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Anonymous  Posted: 6/24/2012 

My Compu pool unit is gets extremely hot is this normal
I already had to get a new chip board
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Anonymous  Posted: 6/24/2012 

HI CAN SOMEBODY TELL ME HOW TO MAKE THE WATER FAULT LIGHT GO AWAY IN MY SYSTEM? I HAVE FLOW IN THE SYSTEM
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 Posted: 6/21/2012 

Can anyone tell me how many of those flat pieces of metal are supposed to be in the chlorine generator. Our first one had 4 and it was replaced under warranty with one that had 5 and replaced again this week and the new one has four again. It is a model CPSC16. Also, it is a little cloudy with tiny bit of algae from all the problems with the generator. What type of clarifier can I use or should I just super-chlor for 24 hours? Many thanks.
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 Posted: 6/21/2012 

I just replaced the cord, computer board and cell in my unit. Has been working great for almost a week, but now is reading "high salt". I know it's not too high, because 3 wks ago I tested the water at the pool store and it was perfect, so I haven't added any salt. Any suggestions as to why the unit says this? Is it breaking down again?
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InyoPools Product Specialist  Posted: 6/19/2012 

Marcopilon - You'll have to call the mfg on this one. Compupools number is 888-989-7258.
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 Posted: 6/19/2012 

I had my salt chlorine generator working well for 3 yrs. But for about a week now, the machine timer is freaking out over night and giving funny time in the morning. As a result, it's messing up all the chlorine generation time. Also, sometime the water fault like is on but water flowing through the system or both the add salt and the over salt lights are on at the same time? So in the morning, I just have to turn the power off, unplug the connector and replug it and everything is fine... until next morning! Is there a way to fix this?
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InyoPools Product Specialist  Posted: 6/18/2012 

If you have an error message that reads "Non Genuine - Call Dealer", your system may have to be reset. Call Compupool at this number for instructions: 1-888-989-7258-
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Anonymous  Posted: 6/16/2012 

I've spent a good amount of money in shock since the clorinator keeps shutting down. I reset and it runs for about 1/2 hour and shuts down. Got the reset code...didn't work. Reset that to zero....didn't work. Now mine displayed the same message "not genuine...contact dealer." What a mess.
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 Posted: 6/16/2012 

My unit cuts off during the day for a few hours and will not come back on. All the lights and the screen goes off and pressing the power button will not let it come back on. And do i need to keep it at 100% output at all times or do i need to lower it? I have it tested weekly and it is very clear and almost perfect everytime, but I also want the longest lifespan out of the cells.
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Anonymous  Posted: 6/16/2012 

My unit started displaying "Non Genuine - Call Dealer". Turns out that several units went out with bad chips and after a while they display this msg. Compu pool will send you directions to reset your unit.I need directions on how to reset. Thanks
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 Posted: 6/6/2012 

Just been on the phone for 3 days with Compu-pool customer service. My unit started displaying "Non Genuine - Call Dealer. Turns out that several units went out with bad chips and after a while they display this msg. Compu pool will send you directions to reset your unit. However, once my husband looked closer, he took the cord loose from the cell unit and discovered the connections where melted. Check this before you call in, you may have a bigger problem like I did. Customer service was great. They are sending me a new cell, cord and cumputer board to try to fix my problem. Haven't received them yet, will post a comment if it works.
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InyoPools Product Specialist  Posted: 6/4/2012 

fulacin - Have a local pool company test your water chemical levels including salt level and then call Compupool at this number 888-989-7258.
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 Posted: 6/3/2012 

Purchased one in spring of last year and it's not putting out any chlorine anymore. I've tested it, cleaned the cell twice and it's still not doing anything. I cannot figure out what I'm doing wrong. Is there any way to have the cell tested???? Everything is reading alright.
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InyoPools Product Specialist  Posted: 6/3/2012 

scotty - Have a pool store check your salt level. Sometimes the Compupool systems need to be recalibrated after electric storms etc. Also if you have a pre 2011 CPSC, try crimping slightly the three terminals that attach to the cell head. They sometimes become loose and give false readings. Then try calling Compupool at 888-989-7258 for further instructions.
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 Posted: 5/31/2012 

my compu salt system quit working. I noticed it say overcurrent the night before but did not think anything about it the next day it would not turn on . I have sent pictures to compu. I have had problems with my pool not showing the right amount of salt. I added 6 bags of salt and still not clear please help.
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InyoPools Product Specialist  Posted: 5/28/2012 

Call Compupool tech. They will be glad to help you correct you problem. Their number is 888-989-7258
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 Posted: 5/27/2012 

My control unit is just flashing constantly like it is in some failure mode......any ideas?
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InyoPools Product Specialist  Posted: 5/25/2012 

daddycreswell - You may have to have your system recalibrated. Call Compupool tech on Tues. They will be glad to walk you through this process. Their number is 888-989-7258
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InyoPools Product Specialist  Posted: 5/25/2012 

New pool - Yes it is perfectly safe to swim while the system is generating chlorine - safe both chemically and electrically - just make sure the system is grounded and bonded as instructed.
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InyoPools Product Specialist  Posted: 5/25/2012 

Scott - According to the mfr, there are no yellow lights. He said that if the lights are in the direct sunlight, the green light might appear yellow or yellow-green.
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InyoPools Product Specialist  Posted: 5/25/2012 

SlowRide - The vendor said to program both internal timers with the same start and stop time just as you suggested.
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 Posted: 5/25/2012 

My compupool shows low salt, but when I get it tested they say it's 3500ppm. I am losing chorline and the system willn't let me superchoriate the pool. How do I get the light to stay off? Thanks
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 Posted: 5/24/2012 

Is is safe to swim while the system is generating?
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 Posted: 5/24/2012 

I purchased this unit last season and today noticed the polarity and power LEDs are yellow not green. I looked through the manual and web site and could not find out what this means. Any help would be great Thanks.
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 Posted: 5/23/2012 

If I only want to use one of the built in timer cycles on my CPSC24, how do I deactivate the second timer cycle or what should I use for the second timer settings? Just the same start and stop time?
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