Cell Cleaning Instructions for QT Series Cells

1. CONNECTING & DISCONNECTING THE CELL TO THE POWER PACK
   
   The cell is connected via a 30 Amp rated cable to the terminal box of the power pack.
   The cell wires must be connected polarity correct for the cell to work.
   The brown or positive lead is connected to the brown or red positive lead in the terminal box.
   The blue or negative lead is connected to the blue or black negative lead in the terminal box.
   The white or center gas sensing wire on the cell is connected to the center terminal in the terminal box only if one is present - otherwise disregard. (Usually for Power Packs older than 10 Years.)
   Make sure the Terminals are kept tight and dry for efficient operation.
2. CLEANING THE QT CELL
   
   IN A PLASTIC OR GLASS CONTAINER, dilute one part Hydrochloric (muriatic) acid to ten parts of tap water. (Hot Tap Water is more efficient)
   
   WHEN MIXING, ADD ACID TO WATER, NOT WATER TO ACID and DO NOT MIX ACID AND WATER IN THE CELL.
   
   Do not immerse the cell in a strong acid solutions, as this may shorten the cell life and damage the electrodes.
   Block off one end of the cell with the Cleaning Cap and Barrel Nut.*
   * If you do not have a Cleaning Cap and barrel nut, you may use a plastic bag and rubber band or any other device to block the end of the cell. (We have been told a squash ball apparently fits.) Otherwise immerse the cell completely into a bucket or flat flower pot tray
   
   Place the Cell into a Bucket with the blocked towards the bottom.
   Pour the dilute acid mixture into the cell.
   When the effervescing stops, gently tap on cell blocked end cap, rinse cell with water and repeat if necessary.

FOR SOFT DEPOSITS - Try Hosing out the Cell with a strong jet of Water. This will usually clean the cell sufficiently and cell cleaning with acid may be avoided.

TO KEEP THE CELL DEPOSITS SOFT, add 3 - 25 Kg of Magnesium Sulphate (Epsom Salts ) (MgS04) to the pool water every 6 Months.