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    IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS READ AND FOLLO W ALL INSTR UCTIONS SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS Installation and User’ s Guide IntelliChlor ™ Electr onic Chlorine Generator (Model IC20, IC40) Patents pending[...]

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    © 2006 P entair W ater P ool and Spa, Inc. All rights reser ved This document is subject to change without notice 1620 Hawkins A v e., Sanf ord, NC 27330 • (919) 566-8000 10951 W est Los Angeles Av e., Moorpar k, CA 93021 • (805) 553-5000 T rademarks and disclaimer s IntelliChlor , IntelliT ouch, EasyT ouch and the P entair W ater Pool and Spa[...]

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    i IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide Contents IntelliChlor Overview .................................................................................................................................... 1 Features ..............................................................................................................................[...]

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    ii IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Impor tant Notice: Attention Installer: This manual contains impor tant information about the installation, operation and saf e use of this product. This information should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment. When installing and using this electrical[...]

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    iii IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CA UTION - Use of chemicals other than those recommended ma y be hazardous. Follo w the Chemical Manuf acturer’ s Instructions. CA UTION - T o reduce the risk of electr ic shock, install IntelliChlor cell at least 5 f eet from the inside wall of the pool. CA UTION - I[...]

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    iv IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide Installation Steps Summary The recommended IntelliChlor installation steps are: Revie w Chemistr y Y ou Need to Know (pa g e 11) : Review this important information. Review Optim um P ool W ater Conditions (page 12) : Review NSPI standards information. Review P ool W ater Preparation (page 16) : Rev[...]

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    1 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide IntelliChlor Overview The IntelliChlor™ salt chlorinator uses a process known as electrolysis to produce Sodium Hypochlorite (liquid chlorine) from a low concentration of salt added to the pool water . Hypochlorite kills bacteria, oxidizes organic material, and kills algae, then reverts back to sal[...]

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    2 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide Electrolytic Cell Controller The electrolytic cell controller includes a control panel with buttons and LED indicators to fully control and produce chlorine. The cell controller measures the water temperature and salt level to optimally produce chlorine. If the salt level is too low (red on salt disp[...]

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    3 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide IntelliChlor P ower Center The Power Center converts AC electrical current to a low voltage DC current which is required by the cell to perform the electrolysis. The power supply is connected with the pool circulation pump electrical source so that the electrolytic cell only operates when the pool pu[...]

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    4 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide Loop Plumbing Diagram The IntelliChlor will operate in water flow rates from 15 gallons per minute up to 1 10 gallons per minute (the limit of 2” plumbing). For flow rates over 80 gallons per minute, it is recommend that you use a bypass loop (shown below) for best chlorine production. Installation[...]

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    5 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide Section 1 IntelliChlor Control P anel This section describes the IntelliChlor control panel status LEDs and the More, Less and Boost/On/Off control buttons. Salt Level Status LEDs The salt level is checked daily and is displayed on this section of the unit. • Green: Good salt. The water salt le vel[...]

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    6 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide Operator Control P anel (continued) Sanitizer Output LED Indicators The five LED indicators display as a bar graph to show in 20% increments, the amount of time the chlorine is produced per hour . In BOOST mode, these LEDs scroll in a pattern. • 0 % No LEDs on indicate no chlorine produced - Intell[...]

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    7 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide Section 2 Operating IntelliChlor This section describes the start up procedure and operating instructions for IntelliChlor . Initial Star t up P eriod For the first 30 days of cell operation, the self-cleaning cycle will be set to two hours. After 30 days has elapsed, the unit will automatically set [...]

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    8 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide Startup Procedure (Super Chlorination) Shocking (Super Chlorination) is recommended before pool startup. Start out with clean pool water from the beginning. IntelliChlor will build up a sufficient level of chlorine for sanitation in several hours. However , if pool water has a high demand from the st[...]

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    9 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide Section 3 User Maintenance This section describes how to maintain the IntelliChlor chlorination system. Daily service. None is needed. W eekly service . 1. Chlorine T est: T est pool water chlorine level with a reliable test kit. Maintain ideal range by adjusting IntelliChlor chlorine production rate[...]

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    10 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide Monthly Service (Continued) 3. T otal Alkalinity T est: T est pool water for total alkalinity with a test kit. Adjust according to your pool professional’ s recommendations. 80-120 PPM APSP Standard. 4. St abilizer (Cyanuric Acid): T est pool water stabilizer ( cyanuric acid ) level using a test k[...]

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    11 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide WARNING Working with muriatic acid can be dangerous. When cleaning elements always wear rubber gloves and eye protection. Always add acid to water, do not add water to acid. Always work in a well-ventilated area. Splashing or spilling acid can cause severe personal injury and/or property damage. d. [...]

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    12 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide Optimum P ool W ater Conditions In accordance with the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP) standards, it is recommended that the following water balance conditions be maintained on an on going basis to protect the pool finish and equipment and ensure the pleasing appearance of the water[...]

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    13 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide Chlorine T esting It is recommended that chlorine test samples be taken from two places. Compare the samples. A higher level should be found at the pool return line. The higher level at the pool return line indicates IntelliChlor is producing chlorine. T ake chlorine test samples: • At the pool re[...]

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    14 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide How to Ad d Salt to the Pool CA UTION: Do not operate IntelliChlor with newly poured pool plaster; salt damage can occur . W ait at least 1 MONTH to allow new pool plaster to cure before operating IntelliChlor . 1. Switch on the pump to circulate the pool water . 2. Determine the amount of salt from[...]

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    15 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide T able 2. Approximate Pounds (kg) of Salt Needed to Maintain 3,000 PPM T able 3. Approximate Amount of Chlorine S tabilizer (Cyanuric Acid) Needed to Obtain 75 PPM NOTE: Add 1.25 lb (0.57 kg) Chlorine S tabilizer to the pool every time 50 lb (22.7 kg) of Salt is added to the pool. The S tabilizer re[...]

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    16 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide P ool W ater Preparation Determining P ool Size (m3 of W ater in Y our P ool) • Rectangular Pools: Length x width (meters) x average depth x 1000 • Circular Pools: Diameter x diameter x average depth x 785 • Oval Pools: Length x width (meters) x average depth x 893 • Sloping Sides: Multiply [...]

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    17 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide Section 4 Installation This section describes how to install the IntelliChlor electrolytic cell assembly into the pool plumbing system. Also, included are connection instructions for IntelliT ouch and EasyT ouch systems. Before installing, review the IntelliChlor kit contents and required tools. Not[...]

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    18 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide Installing the Cell Assembly Install the IntelliChlor cell assembly no closer than three (3) feet from the heater outlet, if used. For more information see plumbing diagrams on page 3 and 4. Note: After new pool construction has been completed, in or der to pr event debris fr om entering the Intelli[...]

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    19 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide Connecting the P ower Center to an IntelliT ouch or EasyT ouch System T o operate IntelliChlor with the IntelliT ouch or EasyT ouch system, connect a four wire cable from the IntelliChlor Power Center to the IntelliT ouch or EasyT ouch load center . An alternate connection can be made by splicing an[...]

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    20 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide Connecting IntelliChlor to an IntelliT ouch System T o connect the four wire cable communication from the IntelliChlor Power Center (see page 19) to the Personality board located in the IntelliT ouch load center: W ARNING Switch OFF main system power to the Load Center bef ore making any connections[...]

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    21 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide Connecting IntelliChlor to an EasyT ouch System T o connect the four wire cable from the IntelliChlor Power Center (see page 19) to the motherboard located in the EasyT ouch load center: W ARNING Switch OFF main system pow er to the load center before making any connections . 1. Unlatch the load cen[...]

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    22 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide Section 5 T r oubleshooting Use the following troubleshooting information to resolve possible problems with the IntelliChlor system. Note: Switch power off to unit before to attempting service or repair . Always remove AC power to Power Center when plugging or unplugging the IntelliChlor cell into t[...]

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    23 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide m e l b o r Pe s u a C e l b i s s o Pn o i t c A e v i t c e r r o C s i t h g i l t l a s D D A d e R . n o g n i e b s i e n i r o l h c o N . t l a s s d e e n r e t a w l o o P . d e c u d o r p d n a , 4 1 , 3 1 s e g a p n o d e b i r c s e d s a t l a s d d A . 5 1 s i t h g i l t l a s W O [...]

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    24 IntelliChlor Installation and User ’ s Guide System Specifications - 110 V A C and 220 V A C Wiring Circuit Protection: T wo-pole 20 AMP device at the electrical panel. IntelliChlor Model IC20 Input: 90-130 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 220 W atts (2 AMP) or 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 220 W atts (1 AMP). Output: 22-39 VDC @ 6 AMPS maximum from the Power Center[...]

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    LIMITED WARRANTY P entair Water P ool and Spa, Inc. ("P entair W ater") manufactures its products with the highest standards of wo r kmanship, using the best materials av ailable through state of the ar t process. P entair W ater warrants its products as follo ws: Limited W arranty: Pentair Water w arrants its products to be free from def[...]

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