3.3 Timer Recommendations
CERTIKIN recommend that you use two timers, one for the morning and one for the evening and typically for periods of 2-
5 hours for each. Your Viron Series chlorinator is most effective if running in the early morning or evening when it is cooler
(strong sunlight consumes more chlorine). As a default, the control is set to come on at 08:00 hours and 16:00 hours both
for periods of 4 hours.
Timer
POOL SANITISING OFF
Clock
SET
4.0 Operating Functions Accessed through Maintenance Program
Press MAINT
To backwash your filter press BWASH and then the up or down arrows to select the backwash time. You can press ABORT
at any time to finish the back wash. To rinse the filter, you can select BWASH again and then select the time. Using this
feature will ensure your sand filter is backwashed for the correct time. Note: Ensure pump is off when changing the
position of the backwash valve on your filter. As a guide, sand filters should be backwashed for 2 to 3 minutes, and then
rinsed for 1 minute.
INSTALL allows the unit to be set up for your pool or spa. This should only be selected in the initial start up of your
Chlorinator. Select INSTALL and the following will occur:
a. TIMER ENABLED – this function will turn your timer on or off. If the chlorinator is not connected to an external
timer clock or Genus Remote Control system Press ACCEPT. If an external time clock is used to operate the
chlorinator and filter pump then change to disabled.
b. FAST COMMS – set standard to YES, this option will only need to be changed if using a older version CERTIKIN
controller (no touchscreen)
c.
VARIABLE SPEED PUMP – select YES if you have an AstralPool 3 speed pump. This will allow you to program the
speed of the pump as part of the timer setting in the chlorinator.
d. PUMP FLOW CHECK – If active this function will monitor the flow sensor inside the chlorinator cell. If the
presence of water flow is not detected for over 5 minutes, power to the pump outlet will be shut down to prevent
your pump running dry.
e. ENABLE LIGHT – Your SM series chlorinator has an output to operate a single CERTIKIN ARC LED light.
f.
CELL REVERSAL PERIOD – Standard setting is 4 hours. This should not be changed without consulting with your
local AstralPool dealer or service department.
g. REVERSE CELL? – This feature can be used to perform a manual reverse of your chlorinator cell – designed for
use by your pool technician only.
h. SET POOL WATER VOLUME, select YES and then use up or down arrows to change the volume of your pool.
Press ACCEPT
i.
SET SPA WATER VOLUME, select YES if your have a SPA attached to your pool and then set volume. Press
ACCEPT
j.
RESET SYSTEM? – SELECT NO (This option will revert your chlorinator back to factory settings. It should only be
used if your SM series chlorinator enters an error that cannot be cleared)
Cycle through POOL MODE button to select Auto, Manually ON or Manually OFF.
AUTO will allow the unit to operate your filter pump, chlorine production and pH adjustment on the timer periods
you have selected. If you have not changed the timer periods, the default timer turns the filter pump and unit on at
08:00 hours for a period of 4 hours and then again at 16:00 hours for a further period of 4 hours. This is the default
setting from the factory.
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UNTIL 16:00
MAINT
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