Connecting to the timer box
220VAC
- Connect the black (3 stranded) wire cable to the 220VAC timer box by splicing the 3 wires and connecting the black and
white wires to the LOAD side of the timer box. It makes no difference which colored wire goes to the two load connections. Connect
the green wire to GROUND. When installed correctly, the unit should come on and off when the power comes on and off.
110VAC
- Connect either the white wire or the black wire to the LOAD side on the timer box. Install the other wire to neutral. Always
connect the green wire to GROUND.
Connecting to pump motor
Disconnect the back plate to the motor where the electrical connections are. You will notice two connections where the power source
is connected to. Connect the ionizers black, white and green wires to the same as the motor. If connected properly, the ionizer will
come on and off with the motor.
YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL CODES WHEN INSTALLING. A
CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN MAY BE REQUIRED.
You should use a flexible conduit from connection to connection on the power cable. The conduit connector (already on the unit) is
1/2". There is no need to cover up the electrode wire.
Once all of this is complete, open up all valves and turn on the power. Check for leaks and make sure all electrical connections are
tightened properly.
ADDING A SEQUESTERING AGENT
If the swimming pool is a marcite or gunite pool, we strongly recommend you add a sequestering agent to prevent any type of staining
in the pool. There are two types
Clearwater Enviro Tech
recommends:
1.)
Pool Stain Treat
, by
United Chemical.
Available in 2 lb. containers, you should add 1 pound per 10,000 gallons when starting up
the system, and add 1 pound per 10,000 gallons every 60 days afterwards. Follow manufacturers instructions on bottle. Available in
many pool stores, your
dealer
or
Clearwater Enviro Tech
, or call
United Chemical
direct for dealer nearest you -1-800-524-5550,
Fax - (805) 521-1018.
2.)
Jack's Magic
Product line. Call 1-800-348-1656 or fax (727) 532-0250 for dealer nearest you. Available in many pool stores.
Product line includes
"Metal Solution"
,
"The Pink Stuff"
and
"The Blue Stuff"
.
SETTING THE CONTROL BOX
To get the pool "ionized", turn the control knob to one of the 5 settings. For faster results, set on "5". With the pH in the proper range
and all other factors ideal, it should take a few days to get the pool fully ionized. This also depends on the size of the pool and the
number of hours the filter is running.
TESTING FOR COPPER-IONS
All units include a copper-ion test kit. Follow the simple directions on the inside label of the test kit to determine the copper-ion level
in the pool. When testing, you must always look down from the top of the tube -not from the side.
We recommend a copper-ion level
0.2 - 0.3 ppm. In very hot, humid areas, you may go slightly higher to 0.4 ppm. For best results, maintain at least 0.3 ppm.
Keep the ionizer on its highest setting if you want to reach these levels the fastest when first starting up the system. Once the ideal
copper-ion level has been reached, turn down the control knob one notch and test a couple of days later. If the reading is too high,
lower the control knob another notch again and test a few days later. Once you obtain a steady copper-ion level in the proper range,
keep the control knob on that setting. There is no need to test the silver ions as that will be in the correct range if the copper is.
ALWAYS KEEP THE TEST KIT OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND STORE IN ROOM TEMPERATURE. TEST THE
COPPER LEVEL ON A WEEKLY BASIS.
The copper-ion level is too low, turn the control knob up a notch and retest a couple of days later.
If the copper-ion level is too high, turn the control knob down a notch and retest a couple of days later.
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