START UP PROCEDURE
1.
The start-up period
will be from 8 hours to 2 days
depending on pool size. The Bionizer ionizer can make
a correctly water balanced domestic pool immune to
algae in as little as 6 hours (without start up ions being
added). Do not use an automatic pool cleaner, Kreepy
Krauly, Barracuda etc, or run a waterfall during the
start up period. These devices slow the water flow
thereby increasing the amount of time it takes to
ionize the pool.
2.
The Copper (Cu) Ion Test Kit
supplied with the Bionizer
indicates whether or not the pool has sufficient ions in
it (see
Copper Ion Testing
, page 16).
At 0.4ppm Cu your pool is guarded against
contaminants, however we recommend keeping the
copper ion level in swimming season at between 0.5
and 0.6ppM with the pH at 7.0 – 7.4. This should
ensure that algae cannot thrive - keep Phosphate level
below 500ppB.
3. It is not recommended to use your pool/spa unless the
ion level has reached 0.4 ppm on your
Copper Ion Test
.
4.
If no ions are detected
in the pool water after several
days of operation it may indicate that the water
conductivity or Calcium Hardness level is low. Check if
the unit was set correctly. To increase Conductivity,
add add Calcium Hardener (Calcium Chloride) to bring
Calcium Hardness level to 250 ppM. See Snap Pool
Balance chart on page 33.
For installations where a multi-speed pump is being
used, increase the speed to a higher setting to ensure a
higher flow rate through the BioPod Anode cartridge.
Alternatively add additional Start-up Ions to the pool
water. Always add start up ions into the pool's
skimmer box with the filter running or pour them into
the balance tank. Once the start-up ions have been
added operate the unit as for normal operation. (See
step 4)
5.
When adding acid to the pool
first mix it into a 10 litre
bucket of water and spread around the pool (always
add acid to a larger volume of water, NEVER add water
to acid).
The fitting of a 'pH Boss' Auto pH controller
will eliminate this process.
Scan this QR Code with your smartphone
or tablet to go to the pH Boss web site.
6.
Test pH before testing for copper.
If the pH is too high
bring it down to the required level (7.2 – 7.5) before
testing for copper or you may get an inaccurate copper
reading. It is very important to maintain these levels of
pH.
Copper is somewhat less effective at pH levels
above 7.5 just as chlorine is less effective at pH levels
above 7.5.
7. If a copper-based algaecide has been used, the pool
water will probably show an ion reading when testing
with the copper test kit. This will also be the case if
"
start up ions
" have been used. If the copper readings
are detected prior to start up, proceed as outlined
under the "
Ion Testing
" section.
8.
If intending to swim prior to ionizing your pool ensure
adequate levels of chlorine are present in the pool
water.
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