oasis aquatics 2024 SmartChem Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- oasis aquatics
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2024 SmartChem
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Specifications:
- Product Name: Oasis SmartChem
- Model Number: XYZ-123
- Power Supply: 110-240V AC
- Dimensions: 10″ x 6″ x 4″
- Weight: 2 lbs
Product Information:
The Oasis SmartChem is an advanced pool chemical management
system designed to help maintain proper water balance and hygiene
in your pool or spa. It provides accurate monitoring and dosing of
chemicals to ensure a safe and enjoyable swimming experience.
Installation Instructions:
-
Ensure the Oasis SmartChem controller is placed in a sheltered
location away from direct sunlight and rain. -
Before installation, have your pool water tested at a pool
store to ensure proper chemical balance. -
Connect the Oasis SmartChem to your pool’s water circulation
system following the manufacturer’s guidelines. -
Calibrate the system according to the user manual to ensure
accurate chemical dosing.
Operation Instructions:
-
Regularly check the chemical levels in your pool and adjust
settings on the Oasis SmartChem as needed. -
Store pool chemicals in a well-ventilated area away from pool
equipment to prevent damage. -
When adding acid to water for dilution, always follow the
proper procedure to avoid splashes and reactions. -
Do not mix chemicals and follow all safety guidelines provided
in the manual.
FAQ:
Q: Can I install the Oasis SmartChem outdoors?
A: It is recommended to install the controller in a sheltered
location away from direct weather exposure for longer service
life.
Q: How often should I test my pool water with the Oasis
SmartChem?
A: Regular testing is recommended, especially before and after
heavy pool usage or adverse weather conditions.
Q: What should I do in case of a chemical spill?
A: In case of spillage, wash down the area immediately with
running water and seek medical advice if necessary.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS …………………………………………………….. 2 2.
GENERAL OVERVIEW…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 3.
INSTALLATION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Mounting………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Installation Diagram
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Base Plate
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Controller Connection
………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 App
Setup………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 4. ANCILLARY
INSTRUCTIONS………………………………………………………………………………………. 13 Maintenance Schedule
…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13 Probe
Cleaning……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14 Replacing The Squeeze
Tube …………………………………………………………………………………………. 15 5. SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING…………………………………………………………………………………… 16 6. FURTHER INFORMATION
………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19 7. WARRANTY
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21 8. TECHNICAL
SUPPORT………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22 9. NOTES
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23
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1. IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
This manual contains important information about the installation, operation
and safe use of this product. This information should be given to the owner
and/or operator of this equipment.
When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed. Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions
in this manual can result in serious injury and/or damage to your equipment.
Read and follow all warning notices and instructions which are included in
this manual.
The Power Supply internally contains live components. There is a danger of
electric shock if opened. If the power cord is damaged then it should be
replaced by the manufacturer, their agent or similar.
To reduce the risk of injury, DO NOT permit young children to use this product
unless they have been trained by the person responsible for their safety and
they acknowledge their ability to use such equipment. To reduce the risk of
accidents or incidents, service on the unit should only be performed by your
local pool Professional.
Ideally, as with all pool equipment, the controller should be installed out of
direct weather. The service life of the Oasis SmartChem will be longer if it
is not exposed to direct sunlight and rain.
Before installing, and turning on the Oasis SmartChem system, take a sample of
your Pool/Spa water to a pool store and have it tested to ensure that the
Pool/Spa system is properly balanced. See below for recommended pool chemical
ranges;
CHLORINE: 1 – 3ppm TOTAL ALKALINITY: 80 – 150 mg/L PHOSPHATE FREE: (0)
pH 7.2 – 7.8 CALCIUM HARDNESS: 90 – 300 mg/L TOTAL DISOLVED SOLIDS: Below 1500ppm
Always take a sample of your pool water away from the return jets to ensure as
accurate reading as possible.
Always store Pool Chemicals in a well-ventilated position, at least 1.8M away
from your pool equipment to prevent fume build-up and causing corrosion of
your pool equipment.
When mixing acid with water, ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER. NEVER ADD WATER TO
ACID. If you add water to acid, it will violently react (creating heat and
boiling) and you may be splashed with acid. Wear protective equipment such as
Gloves and Face Shield when diluting the acid.
Only use diluted Acid, never use concentrated Acid. ACID should be diluted
with water within the range of 1 part Acid to 1 part Water (1:1) to 1 part
Acid to 2 parts Water (1:2). Dilute the acid in a well ventilate area and have
running water ready. In case of spillage, wash down area immediately. Always
seek medical advice if breathing is affected or an Acid Burn occurs.
NEVER MIX CHEMICALS. Store your pool chemicals in containers that are visibly
different by either colour and or size. Poisonous Gas can be produced if you
mix chemicals. Always store chemicals in accordance to the relevant Dangerous
Goods Codes and Standards.
It is highly recommended that you check your Water Chemistry (especially the
pH and Chlorine levels) regularly, either with a quality test kit or at your
local pool store to ensure that the Oasis SmartChem is working correctly, to
ensure there are no malfunctions, and to ensure that the pH and ORP sensors
are reading correctly.
It is highly recommended that before you install the Oasis SmartChem system,
that you sit the probe/s in your pool water for 24hrs. This will help the
probes to give a more accurate reading from the time of installation and will
help with the longevity of the probes.
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2. GENERAL OVERVIEW
Congratulations on your recent purchase of your Oasis Aquatics SmartChem
system.
Please take a moment to read through the entire manual before installing your
new unit. Your Oasis SmartChem system must be installed and operated as
specified.
While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in
this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any
errors or omissions. Oasis Aquatics Pty Ltd reserves the right to change the
specification of the hardware and software described herein at any time
without prior notice.
Thank you again for choosing an Oasis Aquatics Smartchem system. We wish you
many happy years of swimming in your crystal clear pool.
INTRODUCTION
The Oasis SmartChem is designed to monitor and automatically adjust the pH and
Chlorine (ORP) levels of all types of Pools & Spas while the filtration pump
is running.
Once the pH and ORP levels have been set in the Oasis Smart App, the Oasis
SmartChem will automatically dose Pool acid (when it is required) to maintain
the set pH level. The Oasis SmartChem will also maintain the systems ORP by
either turning the Chlorinator On or Off, or by automatically dosing Chlorine
if you prefer Liquid Chlorine or are utilising an Ioniser.
The pH number is a measurement of how Acidic or Alkaline your Pool/Spa systems
water is. As close the 7.0-7.8 is almost neutral so it’s not harmful to
swimmers. To much acid (low pH) will cause the surface of the pool to degrade
quicker.
The ORP is a measurement of Chlorine activity (Oxidising properties) in your
Poo/Spa systems water and is measured in millivolts.
It has been ascertained that a Pool system with an ORP reading of 650Mv will
eliminate E-coli type bacteria in about a second. The lower the ORP reading,
the longer it will take for the bacteria to be eliminated from the system. An
ORP reading of 550Mv will mean that it could take up to 2hrs for the bacteria
to be eliminated.
IMPORTANT THE OASIS SMARTCHEM IS NOT DESIGNED TO BRING THE POOL/SPA SYSTEM
INTO
BALANCE; IT IS DESIGNED TO MAINTAIN A BALANCED SYSTEM.
Make sure your pool water is well balanced with the correct pH, Total
Dissolved Solids (TDS), Calcium Hardness levels and is Phosphate free.
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3. INSTALLATION
Mounting
IDEALLY, AS WITH ALL POOL EQUIPMENT, THE CONTROLLER SHOULD BE INSTALLED OUT OF
DIRECT WEATHER.
· Find a suitable location to mount the control box. · The controller should
be mounted no closer than 3 metres from the water’s edge, at a minimum
of 600mm above the ground. · Fix the mounting bracket to a solid structure
with the screw and wall plug kit provided. Slide the
controller on, locking it into place. Adjust the screws on the back of unit to
ensure a snug fit. · To remove unit, lift and gently pull away from structure.
PACKAGE CONTENTS:
· Oasis SmartChem controller (with a peristaltic pump attached). · pH sensor
(or pH + ORP depending on which kit is being fitted). · Sensor Manifold (suits
50mm pipe, 2 reducing bushes required if installing into 40mm pipe) for
the sensors to mount into (the centre of the inputs will be drilled out to
accommodate the sensor probes). · A power cable providing power to the Oasis
SmartChem from a valve actuator port · A communication cable to connect the
Oasis SmartChem to either the Maser controller (if no Expansion Units are
connected) or an Expansion Unit (if fitted). · A check valve. · An Injection
Manifold (suits 50mm pipe, 2 reducing bushes required if installing into 40mm
pipe) for the injection hose to be connected to. · A bottle/tub connection kit
(including lids, breather connection and bottle/tub tube). · A 5M length of
tubing. · Blanking caps.
Installation Diagram
WARNING: DO NOT plug in if carton has been wet
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Through Shed Connection
Check Valve Acid Tub
Solar Suction Solar Return Heater
Filter Filter Pump Pool Suction
ORP & pH Probes in Sensor Manifold
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Chlorinator Cell/ Ioniser Housing, Ozone Venturi, etc Injection Manifold
Pool Return
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DO NOT CONNECT POWER TO THE OASIS SMARTCHEM UNTIL ALL THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
HAS BEEN MET.
· Take a sample of your pool water to a pool shop, have it tested and have
balanced your pool to the appropriate ranges as specified on pg1. o Always
take a sample of your pool water away from the return jets to ensure an
accurate reading.
· It is highly recommended that before you install the Oasis SmartChem system,
that you sit the probe/s in your pool water for 24hrs. This will help the
probes to give a more accurate reading from the time of installation and will
help with the longevity of the probes.
DO NOT CUT ANY PIPEWORK TO FIT THE MANIFOLDS BEFORE TURNING ANY FILTRATION,
CLEANING, CIRCULATION OR HEATING PUMPS OFF.
You will need to leave them off for a period of time to ensure the glue used
to connect the manifolds has had the appropriate time to dry and bond properly
to achieve correct pressure
rating.
The Sensor & Injection Manifolds suit 50mm pipe, 4 reducing bushes will be
required if you are installing the manifolds into 40mm pipe.
· The pH and ORP probes and the appropriate Sensor Manifold have been
installed into the pipework (see the diagram below). o The pH and ORP probes
will be inserted into small bottles of solution. It is advised that you keep
these bottles (after rinsing them out) for long term storage capability of the
probes if necessary.
Install the probes into the coupling like this, it will help the probes give a
more accurate reading.
Not like this
WATER FLOW
· The pH and ORP probes have been plugged into the Oasis SmartChem controller.
(see diagram below)
· The communication cable from the Oasis SmartChem has been connected to
either the Oasis Smart Master Controller or the right-hand port in the last
Expansion Unit. (see diagram below)
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Base Plate
· The Injection Manifold has been installed into the pipework. o Please ensure
that a blanking cap is installed on the un-used injection port to prevent
water leaking.
· The injection hose has been installed between the peristaltic pump and the
Injection Manifold. o Allow a little extra tubing length in case the injection
tubing needs to be trimmed at a later stage.
Supply Hose Goes from lid of the Pool Acid bottle or tub to this side of the pump.
Injection Hose goes from this side of the pump to the Injection Manifold.
HINT: Soak the ends of supply and injection hoses in hot water for 30 seconds
to soften them, this will make it easier when fitting the tubes to the pump
barbs.
The lid kit has been installed into the bottle/tub of Pool Acid.
IMPORTANT: Always store Pool Chemicals in a well-ventilated position in
accordance to the relevant Dangerous Goods Codes and Standards, to prevent
fume build-up, and at least 1.8M away from your pool equipment so as to not
cause corrosion damage of your pool equipment.
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1.8M between
INCORRECT
CORRECT
· The injection hose has been installed between the peristaltic pump and the
bottle/tub of Pool Acid, with the Check Valve installed between the
peristaltic pump and the lid of the Acid bottle/tub lid.
· Install some leftover injection hose to the breather port on the bottle/tub
lid.
IMPORTANT: If the bottle/tub of Pool Acid is stored inside a shelter or shed,
run some of the injection piping from the breather port on the lid, to outside
of the shed or shelter.
A through shed connection is supplied to prevent a build-up of fumes inside
the shed/shelter.
ENSURE THAT THE OASIS SMART CONTROLLER IS RUNNING THE LATEST VERSION OF
SOFTWARE.
If not, complete any available Firmware Updates (see pg 9 of the Oasis Smart
Quick Start Guide for instructions on how to complete).
· Lastly, connect the power cable from a valve actuator port (at the base of
the Oasis Smart Master Controller) to the Oasis SmartChem (see Base Plate
Diagram on page 5). As power is only been taken from the Valve Actuator
output, the valve
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Controller Connection
1. On the Oasis Smart Master Controller, you will need to enter into the Expansion Unit portion of
the menu. Do this by pressing the Menu button until you see 1. Filter Times appear, scroll down
to 6. Installer setup and press Enter. You will see 6-1. Appliances, scroll down to 6-10 Expansion
Units and press Enter.
2. Once you Enter into 6-10 Expansion Units, you will be pressing Enter to get through all the setting
to do with the normal Expansion Units. The controller will display:
o EXP:1
1.00B1
o EXP:2
NONE
o Press Enter and the controller will then display:
o NUMBER EXP
o UNITS 1
o Press Enter and the controller will display:
o RESET ALL
o ADDRESSES NO
o Ensure that NO is displayed and press Enter. The controller will display:
o SCAN FOR EXP
o UNITS NOW? NO
o Ensure that NO is displayed and press Enter. The controller will then display:
o SMARTCHEM
o V1.00B07
(If already received, otherwise this line will be blank)
3. If the version number is already displayed then the Oasis SmartChem is now active to be utilised
through the App (go to page 7 Of this guide) and you can exit the menu by pressing the Menu
button, or if you need to reset the Oasis SmartChem unit press Enter and see below for further
instructions.
4. If the lower line was blank, press Enter and the controller will display:
o RESET
o SMARTCHEM
NO
5. If you would like to Reset the Oasis SmartChem or install another unit, use the or buttons to
change from NO to YES and press Enter. The controller will then display that the “Reset Done”,
press Enter to move to the next function.
6. If you are setting up the Oasis SmartChem for the first time, make sure the controller has NO
displayed and press Enter. The controller will display:
o SCAN SMARTCHEM
o NOW
NO
7. If you don’t want to scan for an Oasis SmartChem , make sure the controller is displaying NO
and press Enter and the controller will exit you to the Installer Menu.
8. If you have Reset the Oasis SmartChem or are setting it up for the first time you will use the or
buttons to change from NO to YES and press Enter. After a few seconds of searching, the
controller will then display:
o SMARTCHEM
o V1.00B07
Once it does, the Oasis SmartChem is now active and can be utilised through the App and you can exit the Expansion menu by pressing the Menu button on the controller.
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App Setup
If you not already completed the latest Firmware Update through the Oasis
Smart App, do so now to be able to continue further with the Chemical Setup.
See pg 9 of the Oasis Smart Quick Start Guide for instructions on how to
complete the Firmware Update.
Updated App Menu
When you have updated the Firmware of your Oasis Smart system and completed
the Controller Connection, you will see 2 new options in the App menu.
The first one is Chemical Balance.
The second new option is Chemical Setup. You will not be able to set either
your pH level or your ORP level without first going into the Chemical Setup
menu option first.
Chemical Setup
When you go into the Chemical Setup option in the menu you will see this
display. The first thing that you will need to do, is tell the Oasis SmartChem
system what sizes your pool and spa are. Simply tap on the figure beside Pool
Size and then scroll either up or down to the figure that best represents the
size of your pool, and press OK. Note: If the size of your pool is in-between
2 pool sizes, select the size that is closet. For example; choose the Pool
Size of 55,000L if your actual pool size is 53,500L. Do the same for your Spa.
Note: If you don’t have a spa, then the option to choose the Spa size won’t be
displayed. Once you have set your Pool size (and Spa size if you have one),
tap on the red buttons beside pH Sensor and ORP Sensor (will turn Green) to
activate them.
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Chemical Setup (continued)
After you have activated both the pH and ORP Sensors the Oasis SmartChem will
display this.
· You will be able to adjust the pH Offset. The Offset allows you to adjust
the reading of the probe. Your probe may be reading pH at 7.7, but after
proper testing of your pool water the actual reading may be 7.6. You would
then adjust the Offset to -0.1.
· The reading in brackets below the Offset is your current pH reading. · The
pH Set Point is the level of pH that you would like your Pool/Spa
system to be running at. You can either tap along the line anywhere or tap and
drag to adjust the Set Point to where you would like it to be. · You will also
need to tap the button beside Acid Dosing to activate/deactivate the Acid
Dosing Pump attached to the side of the Oasis SmartChem controller. · The Acid
Dosing button will generally be left On. The only time you might turn it off
would be if there is a problem with the pump, you are changing over the acid
bottle/tub or if you have run out of Acid.
The same functionality applies to the ORP Sensor.
· The Offset will allow you to adjust the reading of the probe either higher
or lower. This will in turn effect when chlorination is called for, either
delaying chlorination or increasing its frequency.
· The reading in the brackets is your current ORP reading. · You will tap and
or slide the Set Point to set what Level of ORP you would like your system to
run
too. · When the Probe Settle Time is turned on, no dosing is done for the
first 30 minutes after the
circulation pump is turned on. If it is turned Off, dosing will commence as
soon as the pump starts.
Notes:
· Acid is only dosed when the pH reading is higher than the pH Set Point. If
the pH reading is above 8.5 then acid will not be dosed. You will need to
manually add acid.
· The pH Offset will only allow adjustment of up +1.5 or -1.5 points. ·
Chlorine is added/dosed only when the ORP reading is below the ORP Set Point.
If the reading is
below 300mV then Chlorine won’t be dosed, and you will need to manually add
chlorine. · The ORP Offset will only allow an adjustment of +150mV to -150mV.
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Chemical Balance
The other new menu option is Chemical Balance. (See the App Menu on page 7)
· In this menu option you will be able to adjust your set levels for both pH
and ORP. Both of these levels can be adjusted by either dragging the set point
or by tapping along the Set Point line.
· Underneath the Set Point line will be displayed what the Acid Pump is doing.
For instance (as displayed to the right); the Acid pump is in its waiting
cycle after dosing, to take a future reading to see if it needs to dose again.
It is also displaying the last time that it dosed.
· The Prime button allows you to cycle the Acid Dosing pump for 10 seconds to
get the pump primed and to ensure that it is working. After you press the
priming button, it will give you a 10 second count to let you know how much
time is left for the priming cycle.
The following is displayed on the App Home Screen. There is only a limited
amount of information displayed in regards to the Chemical Balance
information. It displays whether the pH is Low, Normal or High. The ORP will
also display whether it is Low, Normal or High. On the right-hand side of the
box there is a plus (+) symbol that when tapped, will allow the Chemical
balance window to be expanded.
Once the Chemical Balance display window is expanded, the window displays the
following. With the pH highlighted, the Chemical Balance window will display;
- Whether the pH is Low, Normal, or High. 2. What the actual pH level is
currently. 3. What the Set Point for pH is set to achieve. NOTES:
· A low pH reading indicates that the pool water has become Acidic. This can lead to skin and eyes being irritated during swimming.
· A high pH reading indicates that the pool water has become Alkaline. This makes it harder for the Chlorine to kill the germs in the pool water.
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Chemical Balance (continued)
When ORP is highlighted, the Chemical Balance window will display; 1. Whether
the ORP is Low, Normal, or High. 2. What the actual ORP level is currently. 3.
What the Set Point for ORP is set to achieve. NOTES:
· A low ORP reading indicates that the pool water may be carrying live and
potentially dangerous germs that could make swimmers ill.
· A high ORP reading could lead to swimwear being bleached and could also
irritate the skin and eyes of swimmers.
Diagnostics
If your Pool/Spa systems water is not balanced correctly, you may see the
following on the home screen of the App.
What the Oasis SmartChem is displaying is the following;
1. The pH reading is outside of the systems reading range of 5.5 to 8.5. If
the reading is lower than 5.5 (<5.5) or higher than 8.5 (>8.5), the controller
won’t dose Acid and will display CHECK in the pH box. If the system is
displaying CHECK, you will need to take a sample of your pool water to your
local pool shop and get it tested and add the amount of Acid or Buffer
required to get the pH level back to where it needs to be (7.2 7.8).
If the system is displaying —, it indicates that there may be a fault with the
probe itself or indicates an invalid reading.
2. The ORP reading is outside of the systems reading range of 300mV to 800mV.
If the reading is lower than 300mV (<300) or higher than 800mV (>800), the
controller won’t Chlorinate and will display CHECK in the ORP box. If the
system is displaying CHECK, you will need to take a sample of your pool water
to your local pool shop and get it tested and either;
a. add the correct amount of Chlorine required to get the ORP level back to
where it needs to be (about 650mV), or
b. stop chlorinating the pool for a certain amount of time to allow the
chlorine level to lower. If the Chlorine level is to high, a Chlorine Reducer
chemical can be added to the pool to reduce the Chlorine level.
If the system is displaying —, it indicates that there may be a fault with the
probe itself or indicates an invalid reading.
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4. ANCILLARY INSTRUCTIONS
Maintenance Schedule
Fortnightly
· Check the level of the Acid bottle /tub to ensure that it won’t run dry. Use
a 2:1 water acid mix ratio. WARNING: Always add concentrated acid to water
when diluting, NOT water to Acid.
· Test pool Water Chemistry.
3 Monthly
· Ensure that the Check valve is holding liquid in the feed tube. · Check and
ensure that the acid feeding tube is clean and clear where it injects acid
into the
piping. Clean or trim the tubing if required.
6 Monthly
· Get your pool Water Chemistry tested at a pool store. Adjust calibration of
the sensor readings if required. Use the pH and ORP Offsets to adjust (see
page 8 of this manual).
· Check all tubes, fittings and connections to ensure no leaks. · Check the
squeeze tube in the Peristaltic pump to ensure that it isn’t leaking, replace
if doing
so. Apply a silicon lubricant to the tube and gears if necessary · Clean and
re-calibrate the probes if necessary. Cleaning instructions are on Pg 16 of
this
manual.
Yearly
· Check the squeeze tube in the Peristaltic pump to ensure that it isn’t
leaking, replace if doing so. Apply a silicon lubricant to the tube and gears
if necessary. Replacement Part No: 3223109. o It is recommended that the
squeeze tube be replaced every 12 months for optimum performance.
Regular checks and maintenance will ensure trouble free performance and
longevity of the Oasis SmartChem system.
Get in contact with your local pool technician if you need help with the
maintenance of your pool and or your pool equipment and the Oasis SmartChem
system.
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Probe Cleaning
pH Probe
The cleanliness of the sensor and junction is critical for an accurate
measurement. Drift (Offset) and a slow reading response are often due to an
unclean sensor or junction. DO NOT use abrasive materials to clean the probe.
The IH40 is supplied with a white cleaning tool. It can be used instead of the
tissue/cotton detailed below. Simply put some of the cleaning agent in the
tool and use this to clean the membrane.
· To remove inorganic deposits and scale o Soak membrane in dilute HCl for an
hour. Wash well with water and condition in 20% KCl solution before use.
· To remove solids and organics o Wipe the membrane with cotton or tissue
soaked in mild non-alkaline detergent. Wash with water and condition in 20%
KCl before use.
· To remove strongly adsorbed and chemically bonded impurities o Use a non-
abrasive cleaner such as JifTM undiluted on a soft cloth. Clean the pH
membrane, rinse with water and condition in 20% KCl before use. In the case of
protein contamination use 5% Pepsin in 0.1M HCl solution.
HINT: Calibrate the pH probe regularly. The frequency of calibration will
depend on the level of accuracy desired. When calibrating, always use fresh
buffer solution.
ORP Probe
The cleanliness of the sensor and junction is critical for an accurate
measurement. Drift (Offset) and a slow reading response are often due to an
unclean sensor or junction. DO NOT use abrasive materials to clean the probe.
· To remove inorganic deposits and scale: o Soak sensor tip in dilute HCl for
an hour. Wash well with water and condition in 20% KCl before use.
· To remove solids and organics: o Wipe the sensor tip with cotton or tissue
soaked in mild non-alkaline detergent. Wash well with water and condition in
20% KCl before use.
· To remove plated metals from ORP tips. o Soak the tip in approximately 0.1M
nitric acid for 15-20 minutes, followed by conditioning in 20% KCl.
HINT: Clean the electrode periodically. Unclean sensor tips are a very common
source of error in ORP measurements.
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Replacing The Squeeze Tube The first thing that you will need to do is open
the App Menu and go into Chemical Setup. When you are is the Setup menu you
will need to turn the Acid Dosing button to the Off position. This will stop
the peristaltic pump from operating while you are replacing the Squeeze Tube.
Remove the tubing from the Intake and Output sides of the Peristaltic Pump. To
replace the squeeze tube of the Peristaltic pump, you will need to remove the
head cap (green cover). To remove, put your thumb under the lip at the bottom
of the head, gently but firmly lift the cover.
The head cover will come off to expose the squeeze tube and the head.
The pump head can be pulled out (the squeeze tube will come with it) and a new
squeeze tube can be wrapped around the head, and the head re-installed onto
the motor shaft. Ensure that you apply some appropriate, silicon-based
lubricant onto the pump head and the squeeze tube. Once the lubricant has been
applied, the head cover can be re-installed. Ensure that the squeeze tube is
seated properly. Re-attach the tubing running from the bottle and running to
the dosing manifold, making sure that both are clean and clear. Once re-
installed, ensure that you go back into the Chemical Setup menu in the App and
turn the Acid Dosing button back to the On position and prime the dosing pump
as per page 9 of this manual.
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5. SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
If you suspect for any reason your Oasis SmartChem system is not performing or running as it should be, here are some handy troubleshooting tips that may assist you.
The first thing to do is test your Water Chemistry with either a good quality test kit or take a sample of your pool water to your local pool store and have it tested.
Fault Indication pH is too Low
pH is too High
Remedy Excessive fresh water added to the pool (through either rainfall or topping up the pool with fresh water) which dilutes the Total Acid level. Adjust pH level as directed by your local pool shop. pH probe not reading correctly Clean and or Re-calibrate probe or adjust probe Offset (as per pg 8). pH Set Point is set to Low Adjust pH Set Point to appropriate level (7.2 – 7.8). Filter run time/s aren’t sufficiently long enough to ensure appropriate dosing rates Lengthen filter run time/s. Acid dosing bottle/tub is empty Re- fill bottle/tub with diluted acid at the appropriate ratio. CAUTION Always add acid to water when diluting, NOT water to acid. Dosing acid is over diluted Re-dilute the acid at a ratio closer to 1 part acid to 2 parts water. pH probe not reading correctly Clean and or Re-calibrate probe or adjust probe Offset (as per pg 8). pH Set Point is set to High Adjust pH Set Point to appropriate level (7.2 – 7.8). Manual Overdosing of Chlorine (Shock Treatment) Maintain pH Set Point. It may take a period of days to weeks or the pH reading to drop return to normal levels. This depends on how large the Overdose (shock treatment) was. The Oasis SmartChem will continue to operate normally during this time. Dosing pump is not operating as it should – Check the following; Acid dosing pump is working Press the Prime button (as per pg 9) and confirm pump works. Check for a blockage at the Injection point Remove the injection tubing from the Injection Point, check/ensure the tubing is clean and clear. If not, clean/trim the end of the tubing and reattach. Air leakage Check all connections to ensure they are tight and no air leaks are occurring. If any connections look suspect, trim the tubing and re-attach. Acid Dosing container is air tight If the dosing container is air tight, it won’t allow any liquid to be pumped from the container. Ensure appropriate container lid is fitted and the connection points are clean and clear. Dosing pump squeeze tube is leaking Squeeze tube needs replacing. Check to ensure that no water is returning to the Dosing container. Replace the Check valve (non-return valve) if there is water returning to the dosing container. If there is no Check Valve installed, please install one.
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Chlorine is too Low Chlorine is too high
Filter run time/s aren’t sufficiently long enough or Chlorinator output isn’t high enough Lengthen filter run time/s or increase Chlorinator output. Make sure Chlorinator is working. Filter requires a back wash Back wash filter. Stabiliser (Sun Block) level is too Low (Outdoor Pools) Adjust level of Stabiliser to appropriate level Note: The need to run Stabiliser in an outdoor pool may be reduced if your Chlorinator is sufficiently sized to produce enough chlorine to negate the use of Stabiliser, ie the bigger the chlorinator the lower the stabiliser level needs to be. pH level is too high Adjust pH level to correct level (7.2 7.8). ORP probe not reading correctly – Clean and or Re-calibrate probe or adjust probe Offset (as per pg 8). ORP Set Point is set to Low – Adjust ORP Set Point to appropriate level, 700mV. pH level is too high Adjust pH level to correct level (7.2 7.8). Total Dissolved Solid levels are too high The only way to decrease the Total Dissolved Solids (<1500ppm) level of your pool is to introduce fresh water to dilute the pool water. Give your Filter a really long backwash to drop the level of your pool (by the amount recommended by your pool shop) and re-fill with fresh water. Stabiliser (Sun Block) level is too High (Outdoor Pools) Adjust level of Stabiliser to appropriate level (30-50mg/L). As per above. Note: The need to run Stabiliser in an outdoor pool may be reduced if your Chlorinator is sufficiently sized to produce enough chlorine to negate the use of Stabiliser, ie the bigger the chlorinator the lower the stabiliser level needs to be. ORP probe not reading correctly – Clean and or Re-calibrate probe or adjust probe Offset (as per pg8). ORP Set Point is set to High – Adjust ORP Set Point to appropriate level, 700mV. Manual Overdosing of Chlorine (Shock Treatment) – Maintain ORP Set Point. It may take a period of days to weeks or the ORP reading to drop back to normal levels. This depends on how large the Overdose (shock treatment) was. The Oasis SmartChem will not continue adding chlorine during this time period.
DISCLAIMER: Information in this guide is intended to provide general information on a particular subject(s) in good faith and is not an exhaustive treatment of such subject(s). Its use is beyond the control of the author, contributor, publishers, licenced professionals and under no circumstances should the guide be used as a substitute for such professionals. No representations or warranties are made that the content, advice and recommendations in this guide are current, free from errors or omissions, or appropriate for the user’s circumstances or abilities. No liability or responsibility is accepted persons or OASIS AQUATICS Pty Ltd appointed agents. OASIS AQUATICS Pty Ltd reserves the right to refuse warranty if any damage caused to the chlorinator or auxiliary pool equipment that is not a result of a manufacturer’s defect.
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6. FURTHER INFORMATION
· Should power be interrupted for any reason, the controller will resume
normal operation when power is restored.
· Degree of protection against moisture: IP33.
· Store pool chemicals safely, at least 1.8 metres away from all pool
equipment.
· MAX combined rated input load for the JVA socket is 24Vac at 1.2Amps.
· The pool size and the proximity to the pH & ORP Set Points determines how
long (in seconds) the pump will actually dose for.
· The length of time between one dose of acid and the next is approximately 30
minutes. This gives the pool water a chance to mix properly and create a true
reading before the next dose is administered. This helps to ensure that
overdosing doesn’t occur.
· The pH dosing pump will inject the acid into a spa for either 2 or 4 seconds
per dose. The amount of dosing time will depend on the size of the spa.
· The pH dosing pump will inject acid into a pool at a time range of between 4
and 50 seconds per dose. The amount of dosing time will depend on the size of
the pool. The larger the pool, the longer the dosing time.
· On the Home screen of the Oasis Smart App, pH readings will only be
displayed of a value between 5.5 to 8.5. If the reading is outside of this
range, the App wil display either, <5.5 (check), >8.5 (check), or -(check).
· The Smartchem will be able to read a pH range of 0 (strongly acidic) to 14
(strongly alkaline) but any reading outside of the 5.5 to 8.5 range will only
be displayed in the Chemical Setup option of the menu.
· ORP readings on the home screen of the Oasis Smart App will only be
displayed where the value is between 300 to 800. If the reading is outside of
this range, the App wil display either, <300 (check), >800 (check), or
-(check).
· The Smartchem will be able to read a ORP range of 0 (little to no Chlorine)
to 1000 (possibly over chlorinated) but any reading outside of the 300 to 800
range will only be displayed in the Chemical Setup option of the menu.
· In the Chemical Balance window on the home screen of the Oasis Smart App,
the status text will display whether the pH or the ORP readings are Low’, High’, or Normal’ in comparison to the Set Points for both. · If for either the pH or ORP levels,—‘ is displayed, this is indicating a
missing/faulty probe or an invalid reading. A water sample test is advised at
this point.
· The Sensor & Injection Manifolds suit 50mm pipe, 4 reducing bushes will be
required if you are installing the manifolds into 40mm pipe
· If the pool system is to shut down for a lengthy period of time (eg; repairs
to the pool surface), it is recommended that the pH & ORP probes be removed
from the Injection Manifold and be stored appropriately. This involves putting
storage fluid (20% KCI) into the small bottles the probes came in, putting the
probes into the fluid, and screwing the nut to the top of the bottle. o If you
don’t remove the probes and put the pH & ORP probes into the storage solution,
the probes may be damaged and they won’t be covered under warranty.
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· If you are storing liquid chemicals (Chlorine & Acid) in the same location,
it is advisable to keep these chemicals stored in visually different
containers, whether by colour and/or size, ie Liquid Chlorine in a 15L blue
container, and Liquid Acid in a black container or clear 5L container.
· If concentrated pool acid and chlorine are mixed together outside of the
pool water, they will produce a poisonous gas.
· The Oasis SmartChem is not designed to bring the Pool/Spa system into
balance; it is designed to maintain a balanced system. If you need to balance
your pool system before installing the Smartchem, add the pool chemicals
slowly and carefully allowing an appropriate interval of time for the added
chemicals to properly mix throughout the pool system. Continue testing and
adding chemicals until the pool system becomes balanced. o If you add large
quantities of chemicals quickly, you may overdose the pool water. It may then
take weeks for the pool water to remove these chemicals through natural
dispensation and return to a balanced state.
· Make sure that the squeeze tube in the peristaltic pump is lubricated every
6 months and for optimum performance replaced every 12 months. When
lubricating the tube, only use an appropriate silicone based lubricant. DON’T
use a petroleum based lubricant as damage may occur to the tube which may lead
to the tube leaking and premature replacement of the tube which won’t be
covered under warranty.
· If you are doing any work on the Oasis SmartChem peristaltic pump , tubing,
or probes, be sure to deactivate Acid Dosing (see Chemical Setup page 9 of
this manual).
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7. WARRANTY
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN MANUFACTURED AND TESTED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARD AND
ACCORDINGLY CARRIES THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY.
Your Oasis SmartChem controller is covered by a limited three-year (3)
warranty against component failure or faulty workmanship from the date of
installation.
Valves, actuators, sensors, ORP & pH Probes have a 12 month warranty
This is a back to base warranty excluding on-site labour or travel costs to or
from installation site. Replacement of routine maintenance items are not
covered under warranty.
Defective equipment must be returned to the manufacturer or dealer as soon as
the purchaser becomes aware of the defect and all transport must be prepaid.
Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer shall be responsible for any goods
damaged in transit.
Adverse operating conditions beyond the control of the manufacturer such as
improper voltage or water equipment will render this warranty null and void.
Any liability of the manufacturer pursuant to the Trade Practices Act 1974, as
amended for a breach of a condition or warranty shall be limited to replacing
or acquiring the equipment (or part thereof) where the same has been supplied.
The maximum liability incurred by the manufacturer shall not in any case
exceed the contract price for the equipment or the product parts or components
thereof claimed to be defective. Further, the manufacturer shall not be liable
for any loss, damage or delay directly or indirectly caused by any malfunction
of or defect of or failure of the equipment other than as expressly provided
in this warranty.
The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage caused by, but not limited
to, corrosion, scaling or stress.
The Warranty is void under the following circumstances:
· Installation is carried out incorrectly by any person other than a person
authorised by us to do so. · Insect infestation or penetration by dust, sand
or other foreign particles · Damage beyond our control · Equipment that has
been misused, neglected, damaged, repaired without authorisation or altered
in any way. · This warranty is not transferable under any circumstance. · Keep
your original purchase invoice and serial number in a safe place.
If the power cord is damaged, do not use the controller.
Return the unit to the supplier for repair.
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8. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For all warranty enquiries please contact your local distributor or contact
Sunlover Heating directly and we will either direct you to your nearest
authorised repairer or assist you.
OASIS AQUATICS
Ph: 1800 815 913 Website: oasisaquatics.com.au Email:
info@oasisaquatics.com.au
DISCLAIMER
Information in this guide is intended to provide general information on a
particular subject(s) in good faith and is not an exhaustive treatment of such
subject(s). Its use is beyond the control of the author, contributor,
publishers and distributors and should not be relied upon without consulting
your local Professional for comprehensive advice. This guide includes
subject(s) that should only be performed by or under the direction and advice
of your local Professional and under no circumstances should the guide be used
as a substitute for such professionals. No representations or warranties are
made that the content, advice and recommendations in this guide are current,
free from errors or omissions, or appropriate for the user’s circumstances or
abilities. No liability or responsibility is accepted for any loss suffered as
a result of any user’s reliance on such content.
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9. NOTES
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