4. Algae in water or on spa
surfaces
Low copper level
Insufficient Chlorine Level
Need to treat water for algae
See # 1
See # 3
Treat water with a non-copper based algaecide, and shock
water with chlorine daily until all algae are gone.
5. CELL POWER light not
illuminated
No Sun
Can not see light in direct
sunlight
Shorted Electrodes
Controller Failure
Check incoming 5 VDC power when the sun is shinning
Check in low light
Clean and check electrodes for a short
Contact Dealer for repair
6. Scale Build-up on Electrodes
Controller cleaning cycle failure
Electrodes need manual cleaning
Observe CELL POWER light to see that the color is
changing from red togreen equally every five minutes.
Control may need to be set at MAX temporarily to observe
light.
A blue scale on electrodes is normal. If there is a heavy
scale build-up between the electrodes, then clean electrodes.
7. Blue or copper colored stains
on spa surface
Note: With proper operation and
proper pool chemistry your
ionizer will not stain your pool.
Copper level to high
pH to high
Insufficient Chlorine Level
Improper application of granular
chlorine
Other high mineral levels in
water such as iron
Set control to MIN until copper level is below .3 ppm. This
may take a few weeks.
Add acid to lower pH. The pH should always be tested
weekly and maintained at 7.2 to 7.6
Shock water with chlorine and test for at least 5 ppm after 30
minutes
Granular chlorine should be pre-dissolved before adding to
pool water. Never use Calcium Hypo-chlorite as it adds
scale and hardens to water.
See # 11
8. Black or brown stains on
pool surface
Insufficient Chlorine Level
Other high mineral levels in
water such as iron
Shock water with chlorine and test after 30 minutes for at
least 5 ppm. Because of the low level of chlorine in an
ionized pool a few stains may occur from minerals or dirt in
the water. This is not from the ionizer minerals.
Treat water with a stain remover. Your ionizer will need to
be turned off for at least a week and Instant Ions may need to
be added to the water after treatment. Maintain 3 ppm of
chlorine during treatment.
Do not call your Ionizer Dealer or Sunshine Pool Products with pool chemistry problems.
