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- Page 1 IntelliChlor ® Electronic Chlorine Generator (Model IC60, IC40, IC20 and IC15) Installation and User’s Guide Patents pending Certified to NSF/ANSI 50 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 2 WARNING - Salt is an inherently corrosive material. While the levels of salt required for proper operation of the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator are relatively low when compared to sea water and other salt solutions, placing any amount of salt in your pool increases the likelihood of corrosion or other deterioration of pool equipment and any surfaces used in and around your pool.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Warnings and Safety Instructions ..................iii - iv IntelliChlor and Controller System Part Numbers ..................ii Technical Support ............................ii ® IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator Overview ..................1 Features ..............................1 IntelliChlor System Components ........................2 IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator Control Panel and Cell Description ..........2 IntelliChlor IC20, IC40, IC60 Power Center and IC15 Power Supply ............. - Page 4 Section 5: Installation ....................... 25 Kit Contents .............................. 25 Required Tools ............................25 IntelliChlor “Dummy” Cell ........................... 26 Selecting Model Size - IntelliChlor Model IC20, IC40, IC60 ................ 26 Installing the IntelliChlor Cell Assembly ..................... 26 Connecting the Cell Power Cable to the Power Center ................27 Connecting the Power Supply Cable to the IC15 Cell ................
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Page 5: Important Warnings And Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Notice: Attention Installer: This manual contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this product. This information should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment. When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS. - Page 6 IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARNING: When mixing acid with water, ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER. NEVER ADD WATER TO ACID. CAUTION - Use of chemicals other than those recommended may be hazardous. Even proper use of the recommended chemicals can be hazardous.
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Page 7: Intellichlor Electronic Chlorine Generator Overview
® IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator Overview The IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator (IECG) salt chlorinator uses a process known as electrolysis to produce chlorine gas which immediately dissolves into a solution to create Hypochlorite (a pool and spa water sanitizer) from a low concentration of salt added to the pool water. Hypochlorite kills bacteria, oxidizes organic material, and kills algae, then reverts back to salt. -
Page 8: Intellichlor System Components
IntelliChlor System Components An IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator IntelliChlor system consists of one or more of the following: • Designed for pools up to 15,000 U.S. gallons (56,000 cubic meters). The cell IC15 Cell (P/N 520888): will produce the equivalent of 0.60 pounds of pure chlorine per 24 hours of continuous pool pump run time. -
Page 9: Intellichlor Ic20, Ic40, Ic60 Power Center And Ic15 Power Supply
Control Panel status LEDs Clear sliding cover MORE and LESS output buttons IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator IntelliChlor Power Center (IC20, IC40 IC60) The IntelliChlor Power Center converts AC electrical current to a low-voltage DC electrical current which is required to produce chlorine. The power supply is connected with the pool circulation pump electrical source so that the IECG only operates when the pool pump is on. -
Page 10: System Schematic Diagram
System Schematic Diagram The following schematic diagram shows a typical IntelliChlor system installation. Note: This schematic diagram is not drawn to scale. Refer to the relevant portions of this Installation and User’s Guide for information regarding proper placement and spacing of all equipment depicted in this diagram. -
Page 11: Loop Plumbing Diagram
Loop Plumbing Diagram The IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator is designed to operate with water flow rates from 25 gallons per minute (gpm) up to 105 gpm. Do not exceed 105 gpm or pipe manufacturers recommended flow rate, whichever is less. For flow rates over 80 gpm, it is recommend that you use a bypass loop (as shown below) for best chlorine production. - Page 12 Blank Page IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 13: Section 1: Intellichlor Control Panel
Section 1 IntelliChlor Control Panel Salt Level Status LEDs The IECG salt level checks the pool water daily and displays the levels as follows: Green LED: Good salt. The pool water salt level is between 2800 ppm and 4500, and the IECG is producing chlorine. IECG salt LED should always be showing GREEN level for better results. -
Page 14: Sanitizer Output Led Indicators
Operator Control Panel (continued) Sanitizer Output LED Indicators The five (5) LED indicators display as a bar graph to show in 20% increments, the percentage of time the chlorine is produced per hour of pump run time. In BOOST mode, these LEDs (blink from left to right). Note: If no LEDs are lit, the output is set to 0% and the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator is not producing chlorine. -
Page 15: Section 2: Pool Water And Chemistry, Conditions And Precautions
Section 2 Pool Water Chemistry, Conditions and Precautions This section describes the start up procedure and operating instructions for IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator. Pool Water Chemistry, Conditions and Precautions 1. New Pool Water: A recently filled or newly-refinished pool may contain undesirable matter. This undesirable matter could interfere with IntelliChlor’s ability to chlorinate properly. -
Page 16: Covered Pools And Vinyl Liner Pool And Lowering Chlorine Output Levels
6. Metals - Some metals, i.e. copper and iron, can cause loss of chlorine. Also, metals can stain your pool. Metals can also damage the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator. Have your local pool professional check for metals and recommend methods of removal. 7. -
Page 17: Chlorine Testing
Chlorine Testing It is recommended that chlorine test samples be taken from two (2) locations in the pool. Compare the samples. A higher level should be found at the pool return line. The higher level at the pool return line indicates the IECG is producing chlorine. -
Page 18: Calculating The Saturation Index
Calculating the Saturation Index The saturation index is a formula that relates pH, calcium and alkalinity in the pool water. A well balanced pool water will have a formula result range between -0.3 and 0.3 Outside this range, the pool water is out of The equation to calculate Si is: balance, potentially damaging pool equipment or scaling the IECG. -
Page 19: How To Add Salt To The Pool
How to Add Salt to the Pool CAUTION - FOR ALL NEWLY CONSTRUCTED OR RESURFACED PLASTER POOLS: Do not operate the IECG with newly poured or resurfaced pool plaster. Salt is a corrosive element and severe salt damage can occur to your pool. Wait at least ONE (1) MONTH after construction to allow plaster to cure before adding salt and operating IECG. - Page 20 Table 2. Approximate Pounds (Kg) of salt needed to maintain 3,000 ppm in pool t i l t i l Table 3. Approximate amount of cyanuric acid to obtain 75 ppm in pool t i l z i l NOTE: The cyanuric acid reading should be maintained at 50 - 80 ppm. IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 21: Pool Water Preparation
Pool Water Preparation Determining Pool Size (Gallons of Water in Your Pool) • Rectangular Pools: Length x width x average depth x 7.5 • Circular Pools: Diameter x diameter x average depth x 5.9 • Oval Pools: Length x width x average depth x 6.7 •... - Page 22 Blank Page IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 23: Section 3: Operating Intellichlor
Section 3 Operating IntelliChlor This section describes the start up procedure and operating instructions for IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator (IECG). Before starting up and operating the IECG, the pool in which the IECG will be used must have been completed and filled with water for at least one (1) month (for plaster pools) and the pool water salt level must be stable and being maintained at 3,000 to 3,500 ppm. -
Page 24: Startup Procedure (Super Chlorination)
Try initially setting the pool pump timer to twelve (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 your pool professional. -
Page 25: General Recommendations
General Recommendations • After new pool construction has been completed, before installing the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator, install the IntelliChlor “dummy cell” (P/N 520588) to remove debris from the pipes for thirty (30) days and to allow sufficient time for the pool plaster (or other similar material) to properly cure and seal. - Page 26 Blank Page IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 27: Section 4: User Maintenance
Section 4 User Maintenance This section describes how to maintain the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator. Daily service None is needed. Weekly service Test the pH level of your pool water with a reliable test method. If necessary, adjust pH Level Test: according to your pool professional’s recommendations. -
Page 28: Iecg Usage Hours Meter
Monthly Service (Continued) Sample the pool water and test for cyanuric acid level using a reliable test method. Cyanuric Acid: When using the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator the recommended ideal cyanuric acid level is 50-80 ppm. Test pool water for calcium hardness level using a reliable test method. If Calcium Hardness: necessary, adjust according to your pool professional’s recommendations. -
Page 29: Winterizing
Cleaning the IECG Blades (Continued) b. To acid clean the IECG blades: Disconnect the AC power from the Power Center. Disconnect the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator cell communication cable from the Power Center. c. Mix one (1) quart of muriatic acid with one (1) gallon of tap water in a plastic bucket. WARNING Note: The IntelliChlor acid cleaning kit Working with muriatic acid can be dangerous. - Page 30 Blank Page IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 31: Section 5: Installation
Section 5 Installation This section describes how to install the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator into the pool plumbing system. Also, included are connection instructions for IntelliTouch, EasyTouch and SunTouch systems. Before installing, review the IntelliChlor kit contents and required tools. Note: For Power Center installation instructions, see the “IntelliChlor Power Center Installation Guide”... -
Page 32: Intellichlor "Dummy" Cell
IntelliChlor “Dummy” Cell After new pool construction has been completed, in order to prevent debris from entering the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator, it is recommended that the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator “dummy” cell (P/N 520588) be installed before installing the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator. After the pool system has flushed the debris from the pipes, remove the “dummy cell”... -
Page 33: Connecting The Cell Power Cable To The Power Center
To install the IntelliChlor cell: 1. Using PVC glue, mount the PVC couplings to the plumbing pipe. Allow the glue to dry. 2. Mount the cell to allow access to the control panel. Install the cell onto the couplings. Ensure the O-rings are seated properly. 3. -
Page 34: Connecting Ic20, Ic40, Ic60 Power Center To Intellitouch, Easytouch Or Suntouch System
Connecting the IC20, IC40 or IC60 Power Center to an IntelliTouch, EasyTouch or SunTouch System To operate IntelliChlor with the IntelliTouch, EasyTouch or SunTouch system, connect a four wire cable from the IntelliChlor Power Center to the IntelliTouch, EasyTouch or SunTouch load center. An alternate connection can be made by splicing anywhere along the four wire connection that connects the IntelliTouch or EasyTouch indoor control panel to the load center. -
Page 35: Wiring Ac Power From Intellichlor And Intelliflo Pump To
Wiring AC Power from IntelliChlor (SCG) and IntelliFlo pump to IntelliTouch, EasyTouch and SunTouch Automation Control System IntelliChlor (SCG) AC Wiring Instructions: When using the IntelliChlor salt chlorine generator and an ® IntelliFlo pump (or 2-speed pump) with a Pentair Water Pool and Spa IntelliTouch®, EasyTouch®... -
Page 36: Connecting Intellichlor To An Suntouch System
Connecting IntelliChlor to an SunTouch System To connect the four wire cable from the IntelliChlor Power Center (see page 28) to the motherboard located in the SunTouch Power Center: WARNING - Switch OFF main system power to the SunTouch Power Center before making any connections. -
Page 37: Wiring Ac Power From Intellichlor And Intelliflo To Automation Control System (Intellitouch, Easytouch And Suntouch Automation Control System)
Wiring AC Power from IntelliChlor and IntelliFlo to Automation Control System (IntelliTouch, EasyTouch and SunTouch Automation Control System) EASYTOUCH, INTELLITOUCH, SUNTOUCH LOAD/POWER CENTER CIRCUIT BOARD TO AUX (FILTER PUMP) SOCKET ON CIRCUIT BOARD FILTER PUMP RELAY IN LOAD/POWER CENTER IntellilFlo Communication Cable IntelliChlor Power Center... - Page 38 Blank Page IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 39: Section 6: Troubleshooting
Section 6 Troubleshooting Use the following troubleshooting information to resolve possible problems with the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator. Note: Switch power off to unit before to attempting service or repair. Always remove AC power to Power Center when plugging or unplugging the IntelliChlor cell into the Power Center. Table 1: Troubleshooting z i l s ' l... - Page 40 Table 1: Troubleshooting (Continued) o l l g i l o l l g i l i t s f l l l l e . y r o l l g i l o l l g i l .
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Page 41: System Specifications - 110 Vac And 220 Vac Wiring
System Specifications - 110 VAC and 230 VAC Wiring Circuit Protection: Two-pole 20 AMP device at the electrical panel. IntelliChlor Model IC20, IC40 and IC60 Input: 95-130 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 220 Watts (2 AMP) or 220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 220 Watts (1 AMP). Output: 22-39 VDC @ 7.5 AMPS maximum from the Power Center. -
Page 42: 110 Vac Basic System Wiring
220 VAC Basic System Wiring with Pool Pump Timer IntelliChlor Power Center 230 and 115 VAC Transformer Wiring IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 43: Ic15 System Specifications And Wiring
IC15 System Specifications and Wiring Circuit Protection: Two-pole 20 AMP device at the electrical panel. IntelliChlor Model IC15 Input: 85-130 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 65 watts Output: 24 VAC (4 AMPS) to internal blades of cell. Chlorine: 0.60 lb / 24 hours (272 gm / 24 hours) Water flow: 20 gallons per minute minimum. -
Page 44: Warranty Information
LIMITED WARRANTY Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. ("Pentair") warrants the IntelliChlor ® Electronic Chlorine Generator (IECG) as follows: IECG Cell Limited Warranty: Pentair warrants the IECG to be free from defects in material and/or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of installation. IECG Power Center/Power Supply Limited Warranty: Pentair warrants the IECG Power Center to be free from defects in material and/or workmanship for a period of one (1) year (parts only) from the original date of installation. - Page 45 LIMITED WARRANTY (Continued) Procedure for Obtaining Performance: In order to obtain the benefits of this warranty, the Customer who made the original retail purchase must contact the Pentair Technical Service Department upon discovery of the defect, but in no event later than the expiration date of the warranty period provided in this warranty. Upon receipt of this communication, Pentair will promptly notify the Customer of the address to which the defective item may be shipped.
- Page 46 WARNING - Salt is an inherently corrosive material. While the levels of salt required for proper operation of the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator are relatively low when compared to sea water and other salt solutions, placing any amount of salt in your pool increases the likelihood of corrosion or other deterioration of pool equipment and any surfaces used in and around your pool.