Zodiac LM3 Series Saltwater Chlorinator Troubleshooting Tips

The Pool Water is Clear but there is No Chlorine Reading

Test and adjust all chemicals as recommended in the owner's manual.

Make sure the chlorine stabilizer (cyanuric acid) is at least 30 ppm.

Make sure the filter is running long enough to produce the required amount of chlorine. Try increasing the filter cycle time.

If an algaecide was recently used, superchlorinate using the Clearwater LM3 Chlorinator following the instructions in the owner's manual.

Green Pool Water and No Chlorine Reading

Clean the Main Filter

Test and adjust all chemicals to the recommended levels.

Make sure the chlorine stabilizer (cyanuric acid) is at least 30 ppm.

Make sure the filter is running long enough to produce the required amount of chlorine. Try increasing the filter cycle time.

Superchlorinate the pool using the Clearwater LM3 Chlorinator following the instructions in the owner's manual.

Strong Chlorine Odor
A strong chlorine odor indicates there is a high amount of chloramines (used chlorine) in the swimming pool. Test and adjust all chemicals in the pool and then superchlorinate using the Clearwater LM3 Chlorinator following the instructions carefully.

Eye and Skin Irritation
Eye and skin irritation usually indicates an improper pH level. Test and adjust the pH to 7.2 - 7.6 as recommended in the owner's manual.

Slimy Feeling on the Pool Walls or Pool Cleaner
A slimy feeling on the pool walls or pool cleaner is an indicator of early algae growth. Brush the pool and immediately superchlorinate using the Clearwater LM3 Chlorinator following the instructions in the owner's manual.

Make sure the filter is running long enough to produce the required amount of chlorine. Try increasing the filter cycle time.

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