Pentair IC20, IC40 Operating IntelliChlor, Initial Start up Period, Operation, Section

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Section 2

Operating IntelliChlor

This section describes the start up procedure and operating instructions for IntelliChlor.

Initial Start up Period

For the first 30 days of cell operation, the self-cleaning cycle will be set to two hours. After 30 days has elapsed, the unit will automatically set itself to four hour self-cleaning cycle. This feature will clean the cell more often on a new pool installation, then go to a more standard self-cleaning cycle for longer cell life.

Operation

Use of an external Pool Pump Timer is not required. IntelliChlor is designed to supply a sufficient amount of chlorine to sanitize pool water on a daily basis. If IntelliChlor is operated 24 hours a day at 100%, more chlorine would be generated than would be needed by most pools (1-3 PPM). IntelliChlor has its own internal timer which cycles the electrolytic cell on and off depending on what percent the Chlorine Production is set. For instance, at 100% the cell works all the time. When set at 80%, the cell is allowed to rest 20% of the time prolonging cell life. In order to fine tune IntelliChlor to any size pool just increase or decrease the Chlorine Production from 20% to 100%. Refer to “More and Less Output Buttons,” on page 6.

Note: Check Chlorine Level on a regular basis and adjust IntelliChlor accordingly.

CAUTION: Before attempting to operate IntelliChlor refer to “Recommendations and General Cautions,” on page 8, and “Pool Water Preparation,” on page 17. Also, do not adjust Chlorine production above 20% until it is certain that salt has been dissolved in pool. Operating without salt will result in the unit turning off and lighting the ADD SALT light on the salt display. No chlorine will be produced until salt is added to the pool.

If you use a Pool Pump Timer. The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP) recommends that all water in a residential pool pass through the filtration system at least once every 12 hours (referred to as pool water turnover). However, many factors have an effect on actual pump and filter system run times. Pool size, source of water, direct sun light, indoor/outdoor, screened/unscreened, filtration system, cold or hot weather, swimmer load, rain, organic debris, algae, etc., are all factors which contribute to either more or less pool pump and filter system run times. Because of these differences, it is extremely difficult to set an initial run time (starting point) for the pool pump and chlorinating system.

Try initially setting the pool pump timer to 12 hours. It will take a few days to achieve the correct amount of pool pump operating time. When IntelliChlor is wired with a pool pump timer results will vary greatly from one pool installation to the next, so this should be discussed with either the pool builder or your pool professional. The key points are:

•Operate the pool pump at least the minimum time needed for good filtration.

•The pool pump timer can reduce energy consumption.

Note: Exception - For Cold Weather Operation: The unit turns off in water temperatures of 52° F and below, and will not produce chlorine. This feature extends the life of the cell.

IntelliChlor Installation and User’s Guide