Professional installation guide for the Clearwater LM3 Series saltwater chlorinator, covering safety, plumbing, wiring to controllers, and operation.
This manual provides professional installation instructions for the Clearwater LM3 Series Saltwater Chlorinator. It details safety precautions regarding electrical hazards and chemical use, along with specific requirements for installing the electrolysis cell horizontally within 6 feet of the power pack. The document specifies plumbing connections using 1 1/2" or 2" Schedule 40 PVC and outlines procedures for both flooded and non-flooded pool systems.
| Salt Level | 4000 ppm |
|---|---|
| Maximum chlorine output/hour (gas chlorine equivalent) | 15 grams/hour (LM3-15), 24 grams/hour (LM3-24), 40 grams/hour (LM3-40) |
| Minimum Flow rate | 20 gallons/minute |
| Maximum water temperature through the cell | 104 F |
| Maximum operating pressure | 40 psi |
| Power requirements | 220 volt 3 amp draw |
The preferred water chemistry reading for salt concentration is 4,000 ppm.
The Clearwater cell MUST be installed horizontally with the ports down as the last piece of pool equipment in line.
The LM3 can connect to Polaris EOS, Jandy Aqualink RS (REV K and L), and Pentair IntelliTouch controllers.