Need to Check Salt Generator

I want to check my salt generator, when the filter is off will water start pouring out, What do to need to do if so.

If you have an inground pool and the equipment is above the water level, some water will come out but the majority will drain back to the pool.

If you have an above ground pool, water would pour out. You would need to close the gate valves and prevent water from flowing to the salt cell.