SETTING UP YOUR POOL
READ THE DO'S AND DON'TS AND TAKE THE TIME TO SET UP CORRECTLY
STEP 1 – PREPARE YOUR POOL
STEP 2 – BIONIZER INSTALLATION
FOR EXISTING POOLS:
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If unsure about your pool water quality
we
recommend that the pool should be super-chlorinated
and the walls and floor brushed. (See
Super-
Chlorination
on page 23).
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If the pool has a sand filter where the sand has not
been changed for more than 5 years, we recommend
to replace the sand with glass media as part of this
installation.
FOR NEW POOLS:
For a new pool with quartzon, marblesheen and
specialized plaster, do not start to use the Bionizer
ionization for the first 4 weeks after filling the pool with
water. Use Chlorine for sanitation in the meantime. Set
the Ionizing time to 0:00 Hours (page 14).
It is critical to maintain correct pH and Total Alkalinity
for these types of pool surfaces.
For all types of pools, place a sock on your skimmer box
basket for 3 to 4 weeks and clean and refit it every few
days. Do not run an automatic pool cleaner for several
weeks after first filling your pool as fine particles are
released from the pool surface for two to three weeks
whilst the new surfaces are 'curing'. If these particles
manage to get into your filter they have the potential to
'trap' the copper ions in your filter which will result in
low copper levels in the pool until the next time the filter
is backwashed or cleaned.
We recommend using a filter sock during this time to
capture these particles.
FOR BOTH EXISTING AND NEW POOLS:
Test your pool water for pH, Total Alkalinity, Calcium
Hardness, Phosphates and balance the pool to the
following levels:
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pH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.0 – 7.4 pH
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Total Alkalinity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 - 120 ppM
(150 - 180 ppM for freshly painted pools)
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Calcium Hardness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 - 250 ppM
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Phosphates . . . . . . . . . . . less than 0.4 ppM (400ppB)
If the pool has been filled with fresh water, we
recommend adding Calcium Chloride (Hardener) until
the 250ppM level is reached. See Snap Pool Balance on
page 35. Mix and brush in well to dissolve.
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Installing your Bionizer Ionizer takes around 30
minutes, depending on the amount of pipework
required for your specific installation.
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Alternatively engage a plumber or a handyman to do
the job.
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If installing it yourself you will need:
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PVC pressure glue and primer
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A fine tooth saw.
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Fine tip marker pen and ruler.
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The Bionizer must be fitted on the pipe that sends
water back to the pool after it has been filtered (the
“Return Line”).
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If a salt chlorinator is currently fitted between the filter
and the pool turn off the chlorinator. Remove the old
cells or the electrode chamber.
BIOPOD CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION
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NOTE:
Turn off all valves prior to fitting the BioPod (to
avoid leaks) and turn them on again before ionizing /
filtering the pool.
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Check the system drawings on the next page to work
out the best position to install the BioPod.
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Are you installing a pH BOSS or Eco-Oxidizer ?
Be sure
to install the 2 or 3 fittings in the correct order, as per
the system drawings over the page.
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A little more time spent on planning the installation
now, will result in a system that gives you many years
of reliable, hassle-free service.
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Allow 60 minutes for PVC glue to dry before running
water through the system.
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INSTRUCTION BOOK
