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

This section describes how to maintain the IntelliChlor

Daily service

None is needed.
1. pH Level Test:
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 SCG..
2.
Chlorine Test:
ideal range by adjusting the IntelliChlor Salt Chlorine Generator Sanitize Output settings. See "More
and Less Output Buttons," on page 8.
• Desired Free Chlorine is 1-3 ppm for pools and 3-5 ppm for spas.
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 Salt Chlorine
Generator is producing chlorine.

Weekly service

1.
Total Alkalinity Test:
according to your pool professional's recommendations. APSP's recommended ideal range for total
alkalinity is 100 to 120 ppm for pools and spas.
2. Salt Level Test:
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 25.
3. Calcium Hardness:
necessary, adjust according to your pool professional's recommendations. APSP's recommended
ideal range for calcium is 200 to 300 ppm for pools and 150 -200 ppm for spas.

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.
1.
Pool Water Sample:
Test the pH level of your pool water with a reliable test method. If necessary, adjust
Test the pool water the for free chlorine level with a reliable test method. Maintain
Test the pool water for total alkalinity with a reliable test method. Adjust
Check salt display lights on the unit and check that the green "GOOD" light is on
Test pool water for calcium hardness level using a reliable test method. If
Take a sample of the pool water to your local pool store for testing.
User Maintenance
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Salt Chlorine Generator.
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