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How to Replace the ACE Salt System Chlorine Generator Cell

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Welcome to Backyardplus! In this post, we show you how to replace the ACE chlorine generator cell. Before we get started, let’s go over the tools and parts you will need.

Tools you will need:

  • Phillips head screwdriver
  • Channel locking pliers
  • Wire cutters
  • Duct tape

Parts you will need:

  • 76078 ACE Chlorine Generator Cell

Step 1. Disconnect power from the spa.

Step 1. Disconnect power 1-

Step 2. Drain the spa.

Step 2. Drain the spa-

Step 3. Remove the equipment door and IQ 2020 control box lid.

Step 3. Remove the door-
Step 3.1 Remove the lid-

Step 4. Disconnect the ACE cell from the ACE controller.

Step 4. Disconnect the cell from the generator-

Step 5. Remove the filter compartment lid, remove the cell from the filter and loosen the nut.

Step 5. Remove lid and the cell-
Step 5.1 Remove the cell nut-

Step 6. Cut the old Ace cell cord and remove the chlorine generator cell from the filter compartment.

Step 6. Cut the cord-
Step 6.1 emove the old cell-

Step 7. Install the new ACE chlorine generator cell.

Step 7. Install the new ACE cell-

Step 8. Connect the cut end of the old cord to the two connectors on the new cord with duct tape.

Step 8. Tape them together-
Step 8.1 Tape-

Step 9. Pull the cords through the conduit.

Step 9. Pull the cord-

Step 10. Remove the tape and plug the cell into the generator.

Step 10. Remove the tape-
Step 10.1 Plug into the generator-

Step 11. Cover the O-ring with silicone grease and install the nut. Tighten it with channel locking pliers.

Step 11. Cover with grease and install-
Step 11.1 Channel locking pliers-

Good job!

Good job 1-

Watch the video here! “How to Replace the ACE Salt System Chlorine Generator Cell”


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