ClearWater MineralPURE SPA-1R, Installation & Care Manual

Page 1: ...Installation Spa Hot Tub Care Manual Model SPA 1R Residential Spas Hot Tubs Mineral Ionization The Healthy Alternative to Chlorine ...

Page 2: ...The Perfect Complement to MineralPURE When combing the new system with the OzoneMAX OZ SPA MineralPURE ionization system you will have the most advanced alternative sanitizing system available The ionization system will help control algae bacteria and viruses while the ozone provides the oxidation needed This will allow you to reduce further chlorine bromine levels along with this ionizer Phone 72...

Page 3: ... Circuit Board 20 L SPA 1R 1 Specifications 2 M Quick Chart 22 N Notes 23 MineralPURE SPA 1R spa hot tub You will be able to Thank you for purchasing the for your dramatically lower chlorine bromine use in the spa hot tub unlike any other system in the world We also strongly recommend you add the Clearwater Ozone Max OZ SPA system for additional benefits spa hot tub relaxing You can now truly enjoy ...

Page 4: ...cted by a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI Such a GFCI should be provided by the installer and should be tested on a routine basis To test the GFCI push the test button The GFCI should interrupt power Push the reset button Power should be restored If the GFCI fails to operate in this manner the GFCI is defective If the GFCI interrupts power to the unit without the test button being pushed a g...

Page 5: ... clear capsule 1 CLE 01 SPA 1R Warranty Card 1 SPA 1R Extended Warranty Application 1 SPA 1R Users Manual 1 SPA 1R Quick Chart 1 SPA 1R Control Box Mounting Brackets 4 Mounting Bracket Screws 4 2 Slip Slip Threaded tee 1 2 to 1 Reducers 2 CLF 01 Copper Test Kit 1 CLA 41 SPA 1R Control Box 1 connected Electrode Wire Assembly 1 ...

Page 6: ... hot tub s pump and filter area The preferable location to mount the electrode chamber is after the spa hot tub s pump and filter but it can be installed before the spa hot tub s pump and filter if needed The electrode chamber will need to be within 10 feet of the control box for an electrical connection The control box will need to be within 7 feet of an electrical source NOTE The MineralPURE SPA...

Page 7: ...pe and clean the ends with PVC primer cleaner 5 If 1 pipe exists cement the 2 to 1 reducer bushings into the tee included with the SPA 1R 6 The tee should be mounted on the return line after the pump and mounted slightly downward so that no air pocket can form in the electrode chamber below a horizontal position THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT If there is not enough give to allow insertion of the tee ...

Page 8: ... in place c Lift the face plate out of the enclosure and turn over Do not disconnect any wires d Locate switch on circuit board between fuse and transformer where 230V 115V wording is located see page 20 e Slide switch from 230VAC to 115VAC f Place the faceplate assembly back in its place g Retighten four 4 screws to hold in place FAILURE TO SET THE SPA 1R ON THE PROPER VOLTAGE CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS ...

Page 9: ...ded 4 Make sure the surface is flat firm and as close to the power source as possible Connecting the Electrode Cable 5 Connect the two electrode wires coming from the MineralPURE SPA 1R inside the gray colored jacket to the two electrode terminals It does not matter which red or black wire is connected to the electrode terminals Make sure they do not touch each other These connectors are weatherpr...

Page 10: ...ntrol of how long the control box is on allows the user to regulate the copper ion production more precisely YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL LOCAL STATE NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL CODES WHEN INSTALLING A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN MAY BE REQUIRED When Connecting to the Timer Box 230 VAC Connect the black 3 stranded wire cable to the 230 VAC timer box by stripping the 3 wires and connecting the black and white wires...

Page 11: ...connect the control box to a regular outlet or junction box Although this is not recommended because the control box should shut off whenever the spa hot tub s pump motor is off If the SPA 1R control box is left running when there is no water flowing past the electrodes damage to the electrode or electrode cell chamber could result The control box has a flexible conduit connector on it so provisio...

Page 12: ... you may want to change it For cartridge filters check the canister inside to make sure the polyester fabric or corrugated paper is in good shape If you have a DE filter change the DE Good circulation is important because you will no longer be dumping a lot of chlorine bromine in the spa hot tub to cover up a bad filtering system Make sure the skimmer basket and the strainer basket at the pump are em...

Page 13: ...ur test kit for the amount needed based on spa hot tub size If the total alkalinity is over 120 ppm Lower the total alkalinity by adding muriatic acid Consult chart with your test kit for the amount to add Calcium Hardness 150 350 ppm The calcium hardness level should be between 150 350 ppm If the reading is well over 350 ppm the spa hot tub should be partially drained and refilled with fresh wate...

Page 14: ...perature and the amount of algae bacteria already in the water As a rule of thumb it will take about 2 3 hours of run time to get a spa hot tub of 400 gallons fully ionized and to the desired level of 0 15 0 20 Double that for an 800 gallon spa hot tub Using the MineralPURE Ion Test Kit Included with every MineralPURE SPA 1R is an Ion Test Kit The easy to use instructions are located on the inside...

Page 15: ...ll alternate and the other light will come on INCLUDED WITH THIS PACKAGE IS A QUICK CHART THAT GIVES YOU THE BASICS OF MAINTAINING A PROPER SPA HOT TUB PLEASE REFER TO THAT SHEET WHENEVER POSSIBLE IF YOU EVER HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR CLEARWATER ENVIRO FOR ANY ASSISTANCE Keep the pH between 7 2 and 7 6 Keep total alkalinity between 80 120ppm Maintain Ion level between 0 15 and 0 20...

Page 16: ... brand ensure it does not work by removing copper from the water The only part of the MineralPURE SPA 1R Ionizer that will need maintenance or replacement is the electrodes They should last about 10 years depending on your spa hot tub size length of swimming season water temperature and how well the water was balanced ion level pH etc If you are unable to maintain a normal copper ion level it may ...

Page 17: ...quently if problems persist Contact your dealer or Clearwater Enviro Tech for help If cloudy water is a problem add chlorine bromine to clear it up Again make sure all chemistry readings are in the proper range and filter is clean Usually cloudy water is from a poor filtering system Make sure you oxidize on a timely basis Never use granular chlorine without dissolving it first or pouring it direct...

Page 18: ...s such as Sequasol Cop Out Metal Magnet Aluminum Sulfate or Alum Products that won t cause problems and that are actually recommended to use with MineralPURE include Pool Stain Treat by United Chemical or The Ionizer Stuff by Jack s Magic Polymer based products like Super Blue and Sea Klear do not cause problems either If you are unsure if a sequestering agent is causing a low ion level send Clearw...

Page 19: ...o not come on Make sure the SPA 1R has been installed properly to the correct voltage Make sure power is going to the main source Check fuse inside the SPA 1R control box To check the fuse first open up the SPA 1R control box TURN OFF ALL POWER FIRST 1 Open up the clear lid see page 8 on photos of how to open and close up control box 2 Unscrew the four 4 screws holding the faceplate assembly in pl...

Page 20: ...ld have a black wire going to it The middle terminal L1 should have a white wire coming from it The right terminal GND should have a green wire coming from it ground b The gray electrode wire set has two wires coming out of it black and red A green terminal with two screws next to Electrodes printed on circuit board It does not matter which wire goes to each of the terminals just as long as the re...

Page 21: ...72 7 F Total Chlorine Bromine 0 pH 7 45 TDS 347 mg L Hardness 215 mg L Total Alkalinity 85 mg L Electrical Specifications Input Voltage 115 VAC or 230 VAC manually switched from inside control box Input Current 100 mA rms at 115 VAC 50 mA rms at 230 VAC Input power 5 Watts Output Voltage 18 VDC Output Current Adjustable from 0 TO 50mA DC Circuit Protection internal fuse and input MOV line surge pr...

Page 22: ...parkle You may also want to add some non chlorine shock after a rainstorm if the spa hot tub was left uncovered These are available in most spa pool stores or at Leslie s Swimming Pool Supplies 1 800 537 5437 and ask for Fresh N Clear Household bleach Add two 2 ounces of regular household bleach per 300 gallons once a week You may also use liquid chlorine but only the amount This small amount will...

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