Intermatic IPURE PE25K120V, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...o use this product 5 This Control must be installed by a qualified electrician according to National and Local Electrical Codes 6 The Control Box must be mounted vertically on a flat surface and a minimum of 5 ft 1 5m horizontal distance or more if local codes require from the pool spa IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ FOLLOW AND SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Intermatic Incorporated 7777 Winn Road...

Page 2: ... Salinity Demand Table 10 4 5 Calculating the Size of the Pool 10 Section 5 Operating Instructions 11 5 1 Chlorinator Specifics 11 5 2 Filtration 11 5 3 Sanitation Oxidation 11 5 4 Basic Operation 11 5 5 Winterizing 12 5 6 Spring Startup 12 5 7 Controls 13 Red Light 13 Power Meter 13 On Off Light 13 Flow Light 13 Salinity Indicator 14 Power Switch 14 Section 6 Maintenance Cleaning 15 6 1 Cell Main...

Page 3: ...icals CAUTION Safety comes first Section 2 Important Safety Instructions WARNING DANGER READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician and conform to all national state and local codes When installing and using this electrical equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following DO NOT OPEN THE GENERATOR BOX NOT A SE...

Page 4: ...alled between the last piece of apparatus and the Cell upstream of the Cell CAUTION DANGER ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER NEVER WATER TO ACID Section 3 Installation Instructions Section 3 1 General Information The system comes in three sections the Control Box cell and Flow Sensor They are manufactured from the latest corrosion resistant materials to give you years of trouble free use and installing the...

Page 5: ...on 3 2 Plumbing Your System MODEL CONFIRMATION Confirm you have the correct model for your pool size by checking the model number on the cell PE25K 25 000 gallons 100 000 liters PE40K 40 000 gallons 150 000 liters ...

Page 6: ...al installations of the Flow Sensor and Cell Vertical installations can be made to take less space 3 On the pipe where the cell will be installed mark two lines 11 3 4 inches 300mm apart and cut out using hacksaw or pipe cutters 4 Unscrew and remove the barrel unions i e barrel nuts and slip connections from either end of the Cell Thread one of the barrel nuts over the pipe and glue its slip conne...

Page 7: ...nt to identify and understand the purpose of each cord at the bottom of your Control Box Please refer to the picture for cord identification and application prior to mounting BONDING Bonding is recommended and may be required by local code The bonding lug is found on the bottom of the Control Box POWER CORD Hardwire the power cable to the time clock as indicated in the section titled Wiring the Co...

Page 8: ... from inside the box do not block the four sides of the Control Box Do Not mount the system inside a panel or tight enclosed area WARNING 5 Secure the hanging rack on the wall using the enclosed screws and anchors 1 4 8mm drill bit should be used for the anchor holes 6 Hang the Control Box on the mounted hanging rack 7 Hardwire the power cable to the time clock as indicated in the wiring instructi...

Page 9: ...e Control Box Page 7 Check whether your chlorine generator operates on 120 volts or 240 volts see label on the left side of the Control Box and be sure to wire the system accordingly It is critical to wire the chlorine generator in such a way that it can only operate when the pump is operating i e load side See instructions below for details CAUTION 5 Connect the two black wires from the Control B...

Page 10: ... ensure that the transition to the Natural Generator system will be quick and trouble free Measure existing salt in your pool Years of liquid chlorine use may cause the salt reading to be higher due to residual salt New Pools Wait 10 14 days or longer if specified by the pool builder for plaster to cure before adding salt or operating the I Pure Salt Chlorine Generator Biguanide Pools If installin...

Page 11: ...pump do not add salt through the skimmer or surge tank Brushing the bottom helps dissolve the salt 4 The readout on the chlorine generator may fluctuate until the salt is fully dissolved Section 4 3 Acceptable Unacceptable Salts GOOD The best salt is an evaporated granulated food quality salt Water softener salt pellets may be used but will take longer to dissolve 99 9 pure salt Solar salt BAD Iod...

Page 12: ...109 951 792 634 475 317 158 0 OK 40 1168 1001 834 667 500 334 167 0 OK 42 1226 1051 876 701 525 350 175 0 OK 44 1284 1101 917 734 550 367 183 0 OK 46 1343 1151 959 767 575 384 192 0 OK 48 1401 1201 1001 801 600 400 200 0 OK Water volume in thousands of Galloons 50 1460 1251 1043 834 626 417 209 0 OK Section 4 5 Calculating the Size of the Pool Gallons dimensions are in feet Length x Width x Averag...

Page 13: ...er at least one and a half 1 times per day 8 hours on most pools During very heavy usage the filter and chlorine generator may be run continuously Inadequate filtration Inadequate filtration reduces water clarity and makes more work for the generator Section 5 3 Sanitation Oxidation The Natural Chlorine Generator has little effect on pH total alkalinity or stabilizer levels These must still be mon...

Page 14: ...crease chlorine production 1 Turn the Control Knob to a lower setting 10 to 100 chlorine production level See Power Meter in the next section 2 Decrease run time as necessary Rotate knob clockwise to increase chlorine production Rotate knob counter clockwise to decrease chlorine production Section 5 5 Winterizing Just like the pool plumbing freezing may damage the system s Cell and Flow Sensor If ...

Page 15: ...urn the Control Knob down counterclockwise until the desired Power Meter light illuminates If the lights continue to go up and down after the Control Knob was turned down the salt level is exceedingly high and should be reduced immediately by draining a significant amount of pool water and refilling the pool Please check with your local pool professional prior to draining the pool On Off Light Whe...

Page 16: ...gh Slowly turn down the Control Knob counterclockwise until the desired Power Meter light illuminates If the lights continue to go up and down after the Control Knob was turned down the salt level is exceedingly high and should be reduced immediately by draining a significant amount of pool water and refilling the pool Please check with your local pool professional prior to draining the pool Readi...

Page 17: ...other self cleaning cells but minimal biannual cleanings are required NOTE Do Not use metal or other hard objects to clean the cell as this could scratch the precious coating on the plates and void the warranty Always add acid to water NOT water to acid Diluted Muriatic Acid solution 10 parts water to 1 part acid Note Follow the instructions of the acid manufacturer DANGER Cleaning With Optional C...

Page 18: ... 3 Soak entire cell either in undiluted white distilled vinegar or in a solution of diluted muriatic acid 5 parts water to 1 part muriatic acid Fig 4 4 Wait for foaming to stop 5 10 minutes when using muriatic acid vinegar takes longer 5 If muriatic acid was used safely dispose of it by pouring it into your pool 6 Rinse cell with water hose 7 Put the O ring back in place and re install the Cell in...

Page 19: ... cause corrosion damage to the pool fixtures See the Adding Salt section for more information Total Dissolved Solids TDS are different from the salt level of the pool although TDS levels rise by adding salt to pool water This does not harm the pool water chemistry or clarity but the pool water professional that is testing for TDS must be aware that salt has been added for the chlorine generator sy...

Page 20: ...orine stabilizer should be maintained between 40 80 ppm to offset the harmful effect of the sun while maintaining the effectiveness of the chlorine Nitrates and Phosphates generally associated with fertilizer thrown on nearby grass can put very high demands on chlorine most often nitrates and phosphates will bring the chlorine level down to zero 0 You can have your water tested for nitrates and ph...

Page 21: ... Factor ________ Pool Temp 32 37 46 53 60 66 76 84 94 105 Factor 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 Pool Alkalinity 5 25 50 75 100 150 200 300 400 Factor 0 7 1 4 1 7 1 9 2 0 2 2 2 3 2 5 2 6 5 Add the results from steps 1 through 4 above and write the result here Total Above ________ ____ 12 2 6 Subtract 12 2 from step 5 and write the result here Saturation Index ________ NOTE If the Saturation ...

Page 22: ...Power wires cut disconnected or incorrectly wired Check for correct wiring 4 On Off Light is Solid Green System is on This is normal 5 Red Flow Light is Off This is normal 6 Flow Light is Turning On and Off This is normal at initial start up or if air bubbles are in pipes Wait a few minutes for air to clear If continuous see troubleshooting section Flow Light is Solid Red below This is normal for ...

Page 23: ... Section Salinity High below Dirty Cell Loose Connection or Salinity Low See Troubleshooting Section Salinity Low below Dirty Cell Check the Cell to ensure the blades are in good condition and not coated with calcium buildup Cleaning the Cell is recommended if it is calcified or if the readout seems questionable See Cell Cleaning under the Maintenance section Loose connection with the Cell s conne...

Page 24: ...down Please check with local pool professional prior to draining pool It is also recommended to periodically test the salt level by a professional If above 5500 ppm it is recommended to drain part of the pool water and refill with fresh water Please check with local pool professional prior to draining pool 11 RED light at the top of the Power Meter is lit Salinity high See Troubleshooting Section ...

Page 25: ...he water Normal occurrence when Cell cleans itself Keeping the water well balanced reduces this occurrence Focus mostly on the Saturation Index in the section titled Understanding the Chemistry 16 Cloudy water May be due to chemical imbalance or low water flow Make sure your filtration system is working properly i e clean filter and or skimmer Make sure circulation time is adequate increase pump t...

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