Owner’s Manual Compact Range
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aDviCe aBOUT OBTaininG The CORReCT FLOW OF WaTeR
OCCasiOnaLLY YOU MaY eXPeRienCe sOMe DiFFiCULTY GeTTinG The WaTeR TO FLOW CORReCTLY
ThROUGh YOUR iCOOL DUe TO TRaPPeD aiR in The sYsTeM OR The hOses.
PLease ReaD These siMPLe insTRUCTiOns TO LeaRn hOW TO CORReCT This.
The PUMP.
Water flow through your iCool is produced by a high quality long life circulating pump that, for the
complete safety of the user, operates on a very safe low voltage and outside of the iCool’s cooling machinery.
Circulating type pumps can lift and move water reliably for many thousands of hours, however, just like
swimming pool and spa pumps, they do not provide suction and are therefore not self priming. self priming
diaphram type pumps are not as reliable over long periods and so are not suitable for this type of operation.
The pump with your iCool can not begin to operate correctly unless it is fed with a head of water from a pool
where the level is above the pump and any air tapped in the feeding hoses is removed.
The water in the pool
must be above the pump before you start it. There must be no air trapped in the supply hose from the pool to
the pump and no part of the hose from the pool to the pump can be above the level of the water because this
will trap air that can prevent water from flowing to the pump.
There are several easy ways to clear trapped air. For example, by touching the PUMP On OFF button 3 or 4
times so the pump is off for about 5 to 10 seconds each time. The surge when the pump starts can often clear
the trapped air but it may take a few times if there is a lot of trapped air.
if you still do not have a good flow of water, with the pump running, undo the levers on the snap hose fitting that
connects the hose from the pump to the bottom inlet on the iCool. There is no need to remove the fitting, just
open the levers and this will allow any trapped air to escape. as soon as you see water coming out of fitting,
quickly snap it back into position and lock it again.
YOU OnLY neeD TO BLeeD The sYsTeM OnCe FOR eaCh seT UP. Once primed of air, the system will remain
primed and water will normally flow instantly each time you start the pump until the pool is emptied or the iCool
is moved.
neveR OPeRaTe The PUMP WiThOUT WaTeR.
Water pumps can not operate for long periods without water
because the water provides the lubrication to the bearings. To prevent damage, your iCool system will shut
down the pump automatically if water is not flowing properly for more than 2 minutes. if this happens a warning
screen will normally appear to explain to you how to correct the problem.
POOL seTUP aDviCe
Before you turn on your iCool system you must set up and fill the pool. iCool portable inflatable pools and
semi permanent demountable pools come with their own instructions and are easy to set up.
Just be sure
that they are in the position you require before you fill them with water
as the weight of the water will make it
impossible to move them once they are filled.
VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CHLORINE, SALT AND BROMIDE
All iCool Compact models are fitted with the latest chemical and salt resistant Titanium Heat Exchanger tanks,
however we highly recommend that chlorine should only be used in very small doses to prevent skin and eye
irritation to pool users and to extend the life of metal parts such as the circulating pump in your iCool.
In cold water, Chlorine is very effective in small doses of just 1.5 parts per million, (1.5 ml per litre).
For example an iCool inflatable pool needs only half a teacup full of chlorine per daily session and only if the
water is to be used again. If the water is to be discarded after one session chlorine is not needed at all.
The use of salt serves no practical purpose in ice bath therapy and should be avoided as salt is very corrosive.
Never use bromide or bromine based products
,
they are extremely corrosive and can damage the metal parts.
Household first aid disinfectants such as Dettol or similar can be used instead of chlorine, they are very effective
for bacterial control and will not harm your iCools components. 2 to 4 capfuls per day is usually enough.
iCool also produces a very effective anti bacterial solution especially formulated use with for ice bath pools and
equipment. Please see our web site for details.
