AquaCal AutoPilot DIY Troubleshooting Guide
✅ TRY THESE FIRST
✅ Verify power is on to the chlorinator
✅ Confirm pool circulation pump is running
✅ Check that salt level is within the recommended range
✅ Inspect and clean the cell if scaled
✅ Turn the breaker OFF for 10 seconds, then back ON
Common Problems
Problem | What To Check | Try This ✅ | Submit Service Request on Customer Portal 🔧 |
No chlorine production | Power, output setting, pump | ✅ Test and Balance water, verify output %, run time, and pump operation | 🔧 No production after checks |
Low chlorine | Salt level, cell condition | ✅ Test and Balance water, verify output %, run time, and salt level | 🔧 Chlorine remains low |
Check Cell message | Cell scaling | ✅ Inspect, and clean cell if scaled | 🔧 Message returns quickly |
Low Salt | Water salt level | ✅ Test and add salt per manual recommendations | 🔧 Reading remains inaccurate |
High Salt | Salt level | ✅ Verify with independent test, partially drain / add fresh water if necessary | 🔧 Reading remains incorrect |
No Flow / Flow error | Pool circulation | ✅ Check union screen, verify pump operation and clean filter | 🔧 Error remains |
Display blank | Power supply | ✅ Check breaker and power | 🔧 Display stays blank |
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Common Error Messages
Message | Meaning | Action |
Check Cell | Cell may be scaled | ✅ Inspect and clean cell |
Low Salt | Salt below operating range | ✅ Add salt and retest |
High Salt | Salt above operating range | ✅ Verify salt level |
No Flow | Insufficient water flow | ✅ Check union screen, verify pump and clean filter |
Purifier Off | System not producing chlorine | ✅ Check settings and run schedule |
Communication Error | Controller communication issue | 🔧 Contact service |
Sensor Error | Sensor issue | 🔧 Contact service |
Cell Error | Cell or electronics issue | 🔧 Contact service |
⚠️ Login to the Portal > Register Your Product > Submit Service Request
🔧 Display remains blank after power reset
🔧 Repeated communication errors
🔧 Chlorinator overheating or burning smell
🔧 Visible damage to wiring
🔧 Water inside electrical compartments
🔧 Same error repeatedly returns after troubleshooting
