Section 4: User Maintenance; Daily Service; Weekly Service; Monthly Service - Pentair INTELLICHLOR IC15 Installation And User Manual

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Section 4
User Maintenance
This section describes how to maintain the IntelliChlor

Daily service

None is needed.

Weekly service

pH Level Test:
1.
according to your pool professional's recommendations. APSP's recommended ideal range for pH is
7.4 to 7.6, although 7.2 to 7.8 is an acceptable range under APSP's guidelines.
Note: Never use dry acid (sodium bisulfate) to adjust pH in arid geographic areas with
excessive evaporation and minimal dilution of pool water with fresh water. A buildup of
byproducts can damage the IntelliChlor SCG.
Total Alkalinity Test:
2.
according to your pool professional's recommendations. APSP's recommended ideal range for total
alkalinity is 80 to 120 ppm.
Chlorine Test:
3.
ideal range by adjusting the IntelliChlor SCG Sanitize Output settings. See "More and Less Output
Buttons," on page 8.
• Desired Free Chlorine is 2.0-4.0 ppm, per APSP recommendations.
Note: Above 4.0 ppm of chlorine may cause excessive corrosion of metal components and
possibly cause damage to associated pool equipment.
Note: It is recommended that free chlorine readings be taken from samples of pool water taken
from two (2) places, one at the pool return line, the other well away from the pool return line.
Compare the test results. A higher free chlorine level should be found at the pool return line.
The higher free chlorine level at the pool return line indicates IntelliChlor SCG is producing
chlorine.

Monthly Service

To ensure that the correct chemical balance is maintained in your pool, it is important to perform the following
recommended salt and pool water tests every month using a reliable test method.
Salt Level Test:
1.
and is not flashing.
• If the red LOW LED salt light is on. Add salt to the pool water (see charts beginning on
page 13).
• If salt level does not rise after 24 hours, see "Troubleshooting," page 28.
Pool Water Sample:
2.
IntelliChlor Salt Chlorine Generator Installation and User's Guide
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Test the pH level of your pool water with a reliable test method. If necessary, adjust
Test the pool water for total alkalinity with a reliable test method. Adjust
Test the pool water the for free chlorine level with a reliable test method. Maintain
Check salt display lights on the unit and check that the green "GOOD" light is on
Take a sample of the pool water to your local pool store for testing.
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