#300 & #302 CHLORINEIBROMINE FEEDERS
R ~ M % ' Features:
No special venting required.
Completely enclosed-no escaping gases.
Positive external no-clog control valve.
Feeder is designed to automatically lower the water level so tablets are not soaking during off period of pump. This allows more efficient use of tablets.
No equipment damage.
Feeds sanitizer directly to pool or spa.
All parts replaceable.
To prevent over feeding during use, completely close the control valve and the built in check valve will prevent chemical from being fed into pool or spa.
It is important to read all information BEFORE proceeding with the installation.
The information will guide you in installing your feeder properly and to avoid problems due to improper installation.
IFYOUR POOL OR SPA HAS COPPER PLUMBING..
.
STOP!!
Never install the feeder into copper plumbing as pipe damage will occur. (See
Equipment Safety CAUTION sheet enclosed). NOTE: If heaters are used, a
Fireman's Switch or equivalent must be installed to prevent possible damage and improper operation of Check Valve and other equipment subject to heat damage.
WHERE TO INSTALLYOUR FEEDER
Series #300 and #302 are designed for EXISTING pools or spas or new pools or spas where conditions are such to make permanent installation into the return line impractical.The outlet line must be installed after the heater. If your pool does not have a heater, then it must be installed after the filter. (see Fig. A & B)
DAMAGE TO YOUR HEATER COULD RESULT IF HIGHLY CHLORINATED
WATER FLOWS THROUGH IT.
If your pool has a heater, install the line to the feeder between the filter and heater. If your pool does not have a heater, install the inlet line between the pump and the filter. Refer to installation drawings A & B for your particular condition. Choose a site where feeder can be installed in a vertical position.
Always install as far from any metal equipment as practical since fumes, etc. can corrode them. If optional corrosion resistant check valve is required, refer to installation instructions before next step.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Position feeder close to filter and cut tubing to desired lengths. Be careful to cut ends straight.
AlTACH INLET LINETO FEEDER
Screw control valve into side of feeder. Use teflon tape to seal threads. Push compression nut over tubing and then push tubing onto tapered end of control valve. Tighten nut.firmly by hand.
AlTACH OUTLET LINETO FEEDER
Screw Combination check valve elbow into bottom of feeder. Refer to drawing on other side. Use teflon tape to seal threads. CAUTION, do not overtighten. Damage to threads or check valve could occur. Push compression nut over tubing end.
Then push tubing onto tapered end of elbow.Tighten nut firmly by hand.
INSTALL INLET LlNE IN PLUMBING
(Line to side of feeder). Turn off pump and timer switches. Drill 3/8" hole in plumb- ing, remove burrs and install saddle clamp assembly. See drawing on other side.
Attach inlet line by first pushing compression nut over tub end. Then push tube onto tapered end of tube fitting. Tighten nut firmly by hand.
INSTALL OUTLET LlNE IN PLUMBING
(Line from feeder.) Drill 3/8" hole in plumbing (AFTER the heater. If no heater, drill after filter.) and remove burrs. See drawing on other side. Install saddle clamp assembly. Attach outlet line by first pushing compression nut over tube end. Then push onto tapered end of tube fitting. tighten nut firmly by hand.
Installation is now complete.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before start up of feeder, your pool should be properly conditioned and the residual should be 1.0 to 1.5 ppm, (Bromine 2.0-4.0 ppm).The water in a newly- filled pool should be properly conditioned to insure maximum effectiveness of the feeder. Consult your local dealer for water conditioning information for your area.
1. Remove cap of feeder and fill with proper size tablets.
Series 300 uses 1" or 3" dia. tablets
Series 302 uses 1 " dia. tablets in Spa Chamber.
2. Making sure 0-Ring is clean, lubricated with Lifegard Silicone and is in place, replace cap. Hand tighten only.
3. Turn on pump and timer switches.
4. Adjust control valve according to your poollspa size. Use a test kit. It is recommended that the chemical residual be checked daily for the first 5 days.
Remember. . . hot days, higher water temperature or increased pollspa activity will cause your poollspa to use more sanitizer. When possible, increase the feed rate a day or two in advance. Because the sanitizer demand in your poollspa varies and is dependent on many factors (sunlight, bather load, water tempera- ture, etc) your valve setting may have to be changed from time to time to adjust to these conditions. For example, the winter setting may be #2 while the summer setting is #3. Check the residual daily to find the ideal setting. Note: Higher num- bers dispense more chemical. Small gradual changes are imperative for control.
HOW TO RECHARGE FEEDER
1. Turn control valve to the closed position. SHUT OFF PUMP.
2. Wait one minute. This will allow water and fumes to drain from feeder.
3. Leave control valve closed and turn on pump.The check valve will prevent water from entering the feeder.
4. Remove cap and fill with proper size tablets or sticks. (See Operating
Instructions #1)
5. Making sure 0-Ring is clean, lubricated with Lifegard Silicone and is in place, replace cap. Hand tighten only.
6. Open control valve to original setting. Inspect inlet and outlet line each time feeder is recharged. Replace lines yearly if necessary.
BELOW WATER LEVEL INSTALLATION
Feeder should be installed above water level whenever practical. If installed below water level, a drain valve must be installed to prevent spillage and dan- gerous splash back of high chlorinated water during recharging. Drill and tap a
%" MPT hole at the same level the control valve is located. Make sure there is no water or tablets inside the feeder before drilling. Install optional drain valve,
Part R172060, or suitable chemical resistant drain valve.
BELOW WATER LEVEL RECHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Shut off pump and timer switches.
2. Shut off control valve.
3. Place a clean container under drain and open drain valve.
4. Exercise extreme caution when opening or servicing feeder. Do not inhale fumes. Wear protective gear. Remove cap. Water will now drain from feeder.
Empty container back into pool or spa.
5. Close drain valve. fill with proper size tablets or sticks.
6. Making sure 0-Ring is clean, lubricated with Lifegard Silicone and in place, replace cap.
7. Turn on pump and timer switches.
8. Reset control valve to original setting. lnspect inlet and outlet line each time feeder is recharged. Replace lines yearly if necessary.
READ CAREFULLI
This feeder is designed to use only Trichloro-s-triazinetrione OR Bromine tablets-slow dissolving type UNDER NO CIRCUM-
STANCES mix Trichlor OR Bromine with Calcium Hypochlorite, with other forms of concentrated chlorine or with other chemicals
FIRE AND EXPLOSION MAY RESULT. NEVER use oils or grease to lubricate O-ring. Oil in contact with Trichlor OR Bromine may result in fire. Lubricate O-ring with Lifegard Silicone O-ring Lubricant only, available at your dealer. Caution should be used when removing feeder cap. Do not inhale fumes. If shock treatments or Algaecides containing chemicals other than sanitizer tablets in feeder must be used, turn off Feeder OR remove tablets until the shock or Algae treatment is complete and all granuals have dissolved. Failure to do so may result in granules mixing in feeder causing FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION. The shock or algae treat- ment dissolved in water is safe with tablets.
CAUTION
D o not install feeder into copper plumbing. Pipe damage could occur.
Never install feeder before heater.
Heater damage could occur.
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Bromine Standpipe Installation
To increase errosion of small Bromine tablets install Bromine Standpipe as follows:
1 Insert adapater (25) into check valve
(20) opening end at bottom of chamber.
2. Push end of 6" tub (26) supplied into adapater opening.
#300-302 CHLORINE 1 BROMINE FEEDER
PARTS BREAK DOWN DRAWING
Item Qtv. Part No. Description
1 1 R172008 3"Threaded cap
2 1
'3 1
R172009
R172020
0-Ring cap
Check valve
'4 1 R172022 Chlorine control valve
5 8' R172023 31s" OD x %" ID tubing
'6 1 R172029 Male tube fitting %" NPT
8 1 R172031 Female tube fitting %" NPT
9 2 R170032 Tube fitting with nut
10 2 R172033 Gasket
11 2 R172034 Saddle clamp
12 1 R172035 Body assy, wlstand #300
12A 1 R172075 Body assy. wlstand #300-19
12 B 1 R172076 Body assy. wlstand #300-29
12 C 1 R172035A Body assy. wlstand #302
'1 3 1 R172038 90" tube fitting-female %" NPT
14 1 R172037 Spa chamber #302 only
17 1 R172052 Cap wrench (optional)
18 1 R172060 Control vaNe %" NPT x tube with nut
19 1 R172036 Silicone lubricant
20 1 R172061 Combination check valvelelbov
21 Optional R172080 Flow indicator
23 Optional R172288 1 Y2"-2" Corrosion resistant check valve
24 Optional R172323 h" check valve
25 1 R172061 B Standpipe adapter
26 1 R18761 6" Standpipe 31s OD x %" ID
'Used on earlier models (not shown) FEEDER INLET LlNE
If poollspa has heater, install between filter and heater. if no heater, install between pump and fllter.
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IMPORTANT OPTION, SEE
EQUIPMENT SAFETY
SHEET
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Typical installation with heater
FEEDER OUTLET LlNE
If poollspa has heater, install afler heater.
If no heater, install after filter. p-20
YOU may substitute bromine tablets or sticks for trichlor in these feeders. DO
NOT MIX.
NSF listed for public or residential use in
Swimming Pools, Spas or Hot Tubs using Trichlor or Bromine and when used with a flow indicating device such as Rainbow Lifegard
Model #R172080. u.S. Patent No. 421 0624 & 4293425
Canadian Patent No. 1092731
RAINBOW
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Sanford, NC
Moorpark, CA
Pool Productsm h
Typical installation without heater
EXTENSIONS
Going on vacation?
Need more chlorine?
Filling Chlorinator/Brominator too frequently?
LIFEGARD CHLORINATOR EXTENSIONS SOLVE THE ABOVE PROBLEMS BY:
1. Increasing tablet capacity.
2. Larger chamber size allows more erosion of tablets. (See special instructions below)
The 10" extension doubles and the 20" extension triples (approximately) the capacity and time between refills. *AVAILABLE THROUGH LIFEGARD DEALERS ONLY.
NOTE: On free standing #300 series chlorinators, the base of the chlorinator should be secured to prevent the possibility of .the chlorinator tipping over due to increased height.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Follow recharging instructions to the point of filling with tablets
2. Making sure 0-Ring is clean, lubricated with Lifegard Silicone and in place, screw on extension tightly and secure with lock screw. (You may wish to wait until back in operation before tightening screw to insure against leaks).
3. Fill with tablets and continue with normal recharging procedure.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
The large chamber size
will
result in more chlorine being dispensed at the same valve setting, therefore, once installed, several days monitoring will be necessary to readjust chlorinator output.
*Does not apply to large capacity #300-19 or #300-29.
Parts Breakdown Drawing
Item Quantity Part No. Description
1 1 R172078 Lockscrew (bottom collar)
2 1 R172009 0-Ring
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#I3172087
10" Chlorinator extension complete
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20" Chlorinator extension complete
Sanford, NC
Moorpark, CA
Made & Printed in U.S.A.
R24054-1200
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#R172323, #R172324
&
#R172288
CHECK VALVE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: MAKE SURE ALL PUMPS AND TIMER SWITCHES ARE IN THE OFF POSITION.
#R172323*
'/4"
CHECK VALVE &
#R172324*
I/z8'
CHECK VALVE INSTALLATION:
1. Cut Chlorinator inlet line at desired location.
2. Slide compression nut over one end of line. Make sure arrow on check valve is pointing toward Chlorinator, insert barbed end of check valve into line and tighten the nut finger tight. Repeat procedure for other end of check valve.
#R172288 1 l/2"-2" CHECK VALVE INSTALLATION:
1.
2.
Cut piping at required location for your situation (refer to drawings).
Making sure arrow on check valve is pointing away from equipment and in the direction of water flow to the poollspa, glue in check valve using PVC solvent cement.
1%" pipe will glue directly in valve, 2" pipe requires two 2" slip x slip couplings
Chlorir~ator
Chlorinator
WITH HEATER #R172323' 'A" Check Valve
#R172324' %" Ch
1 Y2"-2" Check Valve
"Note: For greater flow rate, inlet line may be installed between filter and pump.
NOTE: If heaters are used, a FIREMAN'S SWITCH or equivalent must be installed to prevent possible damage and improper operation of CHECK VALVE and other equipment subject to heat damage.
WITHOUT HEATER
#R172323' %" Check Valve or
#R172324' Yz" Check Valve
"Chlorinator
Suction from poollspa 6
Ch!orinator
Chlorinator
Outlet line
Moorpark, CA
EQUIPMENT SAFETY
CAUTION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Since most pool plumbing is not airtight, and a mixture of air and chlorine is highly corrosive to metals, it is important to protect these items from corrosion in the OFF period when no circulation is taking place. (There is no chance for chlorine corrosion when the circulating system is in operation.)
Of course, corrosion or erosion of metal components can still occur independently of any chlorinator installation for the following reasons:
1. Water velocity too high.
2. Water pH less than 7.2.
3. Total alkalinity less than 100 PPM.
If your pool or spa has any of the following equipment, special plumbing procedures must be followed for safe operation:
1. Brass or bronze gate, rotary or backwash valves.
2. The preceding valves constructed of PVC or other plastic material with metallic shafts.
3. Filters, heaters, heat exchanges or other items with metallic tanks, shafts, coils or tubes.
4. NOT FOR USE IN COPPER PLUMBING.
Installation of the OPTIONAL Rainbow #R172288, #R172323* and #R172324* positive seal, corrosion resistant check valve SHOWN ON REVERSE SIDE will prevent the backflow of corrosive liquids and gases that can damage equipment containing metallic components. Examples listed above.
*Note: Valve size and tubing size must match.
WARNING: If your pool is equipped with a permanent built in pool-cleaning system, damage could occur to that system if materials are not compatible with low pH Tri-Chloro feeders. Check with manufacturer for compatibility.
Made & Printed in U.S.A.
R24296-0502
