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Advice About Water And Pools.
If you are using your TurboCool with an iCool brand spa pool , the pool is provided with a high quality spa water
pump especially designed for the purpose. The pumps we provide are resistant to chlorine and salt water at normal
concentrations, but the use of chemicals should be kept within the range normally recommended for swimming pools
to prolong the life of the pump and the titanium heat exchanger tanks inside the unit.
If You Are Providing Your Own Spa Pool
we recommended that you use a
pump of no more than 450
watts
to circulate pool water to and from the iCool. High pressure spa jet pumps of more than 500 watts should not
be connected to the iCool because the very high pressure from such pumps could damage the water seals.
If high pressure water jets are required
they must be connected to a separate water circuit and a separate
pump that is specifically for the massage jets. Do not connect High pressure pool pumps or spa jet pumps to the
TurboCool circulation system as it would damage the titanium heat exchangers and also the flow rate would be much
too fast for efficient cooling. The TurboCool must have it’s own independent pump and plumbing. High pressure jets
are not normally used in ice baths because they heat the water by injecting and circulating room air.
Avoid Harsh Chemicals.
Never use bromide
as it is highly corrosive to all materials and can cause irritation
to athletes eyes and skin. Bromide is unnecessary in cold pools because bacterial growth is much slower at low
temperatures. A small amount of chlorine is all that is needed to keep the water safe. Use standard pool test strips
to determine the amount needed. If the water is emptied after each session then no chemicals are needed.
The Pump Should Never Be Run Without Proper Water Flow.
The main components of most pool
pumps are lubricated by the water flow, therefore major damage can occur if the pump is run without water. To
protect the pump, your iCool has an automatic water flow monitoring system that will shut the system down and stop
the pump if no water flows for more than 2 minutes.
Priming The System With Water.
The pump must be primed with water before it can provide proper circulation. If your spa pool is level with or above
the pump then there is generally no need to prime the system as the water will flow by gravity to the pump. If water
does not flow after more than 2 minutes the iCool will shut down to protect the pump against over heating.
If your pump has a lint basket
please ensure that it clean and that it is full of water before starting the pump.
If the water does not begin to flow after about 30 seconds, stop the pump and open the lint basket , fill it with water
again, close the lid and start the pump again. This will normally provide enough suction to get the system primed
and circulating correctly.
iCool Spas With Built In Filtration Systems (optional extra).
Some iCool spas and pools have built
in cartridge filtration systems. Before starting the water circulating pump, check that the filter is clean and that the
filter housing is full of water. Open the air valve on the filter housing to allow trapped air to be released and close it
as soon as a steady flow of water is observed.
Keep Filters And Link Baskets Clean.
The lint basket on pool pumps (if provided) traps any larger objects
that may get sucked back from the pool and it should be emptied whenever necessary. Your pools’ filter cartridge
should be removed and cleaned whenever the pressure shown on the gauge on the top of the filter indicates that
the filter is becoming clogged. If there is no gauge on your model, unscrew the lid of the filter housing and look to
see if the filter is clean or clogged with dirt. If the filter is not cleaned then eventually the TurboCool will shut down
due to low water flow.
Check For Air Leaks
.
Water should begin circulating within 2 minutes after the system pump is started. If it does not, the system will stop
the pump.
If water does not circulate after 2 or 3 attempted starts, then there may be an air leak
in either the pipes
from the spa or the pipe fittings or a blockage in a pipe or filter. This must be corrected.
Limits to the Electric Shock Protection System
The iCool residual earth leakage protec-
tion system can only protect against devices actually connected to the iCool. It can not protect against faults
in other unrelated electric devices in the area. All electric devices in any pool area must only be connected to
a power supply that has a residual earth leakage device either at the main switch board or on the device itself.
Never risk using unprotected electrical devices near water.