TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS (TDS)
Usually, the total dissolved solids should be
between 300-2000 ppm.
, and tested once a year. For the system to perform on maximum
capabilities (a pool with very warm water or a pool that is close to the maximum number of gallons rated for the system), the TDS
needs to be at least 500 ppm. If installing the unit on a brand new pool, you may need to have to raise the total dissolved solids level.
THIS IS ONLY NECESSARY IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN THE DESIRED COPPER-ION LEVEL. First, determine the
TDS level. To raise the TDS level, you need to add 1 pound of regular table salt to increase the TDS by 12 ppm per 10,000 gallons.
Once the TDS level has reached 500 ppm you will be all set, because the TDS level always raises.
If the TDS is over 2,000, you should partially drain and refill with fresh water. This is standard pool water chemistry. If the unit is
being installed on a salt-water pool, the unit will work fine without any adjustments.
COPPER LEVEL
Before installing the unit, you should test the copper level. There may be copper sulfate in the water from leached copper pipe or from
a copper based algaecide. If the reading is over .10 ppm, adjustments. may have to be made. You want to have a proper balance of
copper and silver in the water, so you need to find the source of the copper already in the water. Remember, this is not the same copper
that is produced by the purifier. A low pH 7.0 or less will leach copper from copper pipes. If the source is from copper-based
algaecides, shock the pool with an extra large dose of liquid chlorine. This will burn out the algaecide. Note-sometimes the copper
based algaecides can remain in the water for many months.
NEVER ADD ANY ALGAECIDE WITH THE IONIZER HOOKED
UP.
SEQUESTERING AGENTS
Sometimes pool owners will add a flocking or sequestering agent to the water to remove stains or scaling in the pool or to remove
undesired metals that are in the source water. Sometimes, these products can remove or "tie-up" the copper ions that you are trying to
release into the water.
For best results, you should test the sequestering agent level before installing the unit.
Clearwater Enviro Tech
sells a "Sequestering
Agent" test kit. However, this test kit will give you only the total reading of sequestering agents in the water, and that may not tie up
the copper-ion level. It is only an indication if you are unable to obtain the proper copper-ion level. Some products that cause problems
include
Sequasol
,
Cop-out
,
Metal Magnet
,
aluminum sulfate
, or
Alum
. Products that do not cause problems include
Pool Stain Treat by
United Chemical
, and any of
Jack's Majic products
. All polymer based products like
Super Blue
and
Sea-Klear
do not cause problems
either.
ONCE THE WATER CHEMISTRY IS IN THE PROPER RANGE, INSTALLATION CAN THEN PROCEED.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
TOOLS AND MATERIAL REQUIRED
Channel lock wrench
Hacksaw or backsaw
Screws & anchors
Utility knife
Crescent wrench
Teflon tape
Flexible conduit
Hammer
Screwdriver
PVC cleaner/primer
Voltage meter
Drill & drill bit
PVC cement
Wire stripper
COMPONENTS OF THE R-20/40 IONIZER
Control box
3" long set of electrodes in clear capsule
2" slip/slip/threaded tee
Pair of 2" x l 1/2" reduced bushings
Set of 4 mounting brackets and screws
Copper-ion test kit
Warranty card
Quick Chart Sheet (blue sheet)
Installation & pool care manual
3
