The saltwater system is equipped with a timer that works automatically. Once the desired number of hours has been programmed and the operating cycle is complete, the system will automatically return to work for the same amount of time the following day. It is essential that the filter pump is also set correctly, i.e. that it is switched on before the saltwater system and that the filtration is switched off after the saltwater system cycle has finished. Without the filtration on, the saltwater system will not work.