Gecko Aeware 3 in.clear, User Instructions And Functions

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in.clear in.clear bromine benefits
Bromine in a spa!
Bacteria requires a certain period of time before forming into micro
colonies and becoming attached to a surface. Rapid elimination
of bacteria is a key element in the proper maintenance of the spa
water. In.clear™ achieves this while oxidizing odors and reducing
eye irritation. In.clear™ enhances the clarity and quality of spa
water. For bathers this translates into a more enjoyable warm water
therapy experience.
How in.clear
™
works!
When Sodium Bromide (such as BromiCharge™) is added to the
water, it separates into sodium ions and bromide ions. As the water
passes through the in.clear™ bromine generator, a low-voltage
source supplies a current that electrolytically reduces the bromine
ions into bromine which reacts with the water molecules to form
free bromine. Bromine is known to be a highly effective bactericide
and algaecide. This process releases bromide ions back into the
water for continuous recycling until the the spa is emptied. It is
important to note that the amount of bromine needed will vary
in direct proportion to the number of bathers in the spa (bather
load).
Effects of bromine
• Bromine destroys waterborne bacteria.
• Bromine destroys algae in water (e.g. Black, Green, Mustard).
• Bromine swiftly eliminates the presence of organic matter left
behind by spa users (oil, sweat, dead skin cells).
• Because bromine doesn’t contain calcium, it can be used to
sanitize hard water without increasing the calcium hardness.
The in.clear
™
system operates in two modes:
Maintenance Mode and Boost Mode
Maintenance Mode:
The primary function of the Maintenance Mode is to keep the
bromine bank levels at a stable and acceptable range when
the spa is not being used. Maintenance Mode is the “everyday”
mode and is automatically ON when the system is activated.
To maintain the residual bromine level within a normal range,
the user has to set the Maintenance Level of the in.clear™
system by adjusting the value of the Maintenance Mode.
The higher the value, the more bromine generated. The
recommended bromine level is between 3 and 5 PPM.
The goal is to maintain bromine at a constant level, and within
the recommended range, when the spa is not being used or
left unused for an extended period of time. Once the proper
maintenance level is determined, keep the same setting unless
the spa usage changes.
Finding the right bromine generation level is a crucial step for
the in.clear™ system to be stable and effective. Refer to section
“6 -Determining the proper bromine generation Maintenance
Level for my spa” for more information.
Boost Mode:
The Boost Mode should be activated every time you use your
spa. Boost Mode increases the bromine generation rate to
attack pollutants in the water and helps rebuild the necessary
residual bromine in the water after each use of the spa.
Pollutants are introduced to the water by the bathers causing
the bromine levels to decrease. Activating the Boost Mode
when you enter the spa will prevent inadequate bromine levels
and will regenerate your bromine to the proper residual level.
Finding the right Boost level is another crucial step for the
in.clear™ system to be stable and effective. Refer to section “7 -
Determining the boost mode level for my spa”.
If water quality is not good after use, only the Boost level
should be adjusted, not the Maintenance level.