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- Page 1 User Manual in.clear clean water done right Low maintenance No chlorine No chemicals to add...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Warnings 2 Introduction 5 How inclear works 6 inclear dimensions 6 Installation of inclear 7 Inclear installation scheme with circulation pump 7 Inclear installation with stand 8 Installing the ink200 9 Keypad dimensions: 9 Before starting 10 inclear operating modes 11 Start up procedure 12 - Set the maintenance level 12 ... -
Page 3: Warnings
Warnings WARNINGS: Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following • For Canada, inclear must only be used with sodium bromide (BromiCharge) scheduled or registered under the Pest Control Product Act For USA, the sodium bromide (BromiCharge) must be registered under EPA • Read and follow this manual carefully and make sure to save it for later This manual contains important information on inclear's installation, use and safety recommendations It is your responsibility to install and use your inclear unit safely • Inclear must be connected to a circuit protected by a ground fault interrupter device (GFCI) in North America or residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA in Europe • Make sure all electrical power is off before installing the inclear unit If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard • Use only an electrical cord in good condition to power inclear • Follow all aspects of the local and National Electrical Code(s) when installing the inclear Automatic Bromine Generator • Always clean or replace your filter cartridges at regular intervals, otherwise part of the bromine generated by inclear will only serve to oxidize the dirt accumulated in the filter • Do NOT add any other sanitation chemicals in the spa other than registered sodium bromide (BromiCharge) Do NOT use any ozone or UV sanitizer • Operating the inclear at reduced sodium bromide (BromiCharge) levels will shorten the life of the cell Maintaining overly high sodium bromide and bromine levels above recommended range can contribute to corrosion of spa equipment and may damage components of the spa • Do not open the inclear unit; there are no serviceable parts inside • Disposal of the product: the inclear unit must be disposed of separately in accordance with the local waste disposal legislation in force • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety • To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to operate this device • Inclear may not be suitable for in ground spas, it may affect some materials used in their construction •The cell is installed after the heater in the circulation pump line • The appliance must be installed in a location that is inaccessible to a person in the bath or spa and must be located or fixed so that it cannot fall into the bath or spa • The appliance is not intended for submersion but may be installed within the spa zone • A means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules Aeware®, Gecko®, and their respective logos are Registered Trademarks of Gecko Alliance Group ink200™, and inclear™, and their respective logos are Trademarks of Gecko Alliance Group... - Page 4 • To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to operate this device • It is the responsibility of the user to test the spa water regularly to ensure that adequate amounts of bromine are generated to achieve proper sanitizer levels Heavy spa usage may require higher bromine output to maintain proper free available bromine residuals • Check the expiry date of the test kit as test results may be inaccurate if used after that date • People with a medical condition should consult a physician before entering spa water • Women who are pregnant should NOT enter the spa • Maximum spa water usage temperature is 40°C Bathing in spa water at 40°C should not exceed 15 minutes • For proper sanitation, spas must be completely drained periodically The number of days between COMPLETE SPA DRAINAGE is equal to the volume of the spa's water in liters, divided by 10 times the maximum number of daily spa users Refill spa with water and repeat DIRECTION FOR USE of the device - For a 1500 liters (400 US gallons) spa used by 2 adults twice a week: 1500 / (10 x (4/7)) = 262 days or 8 months • Inclear is meant for a covered spa NOT swimming pools • Users should always shower before entering a spa...
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Page 6: Introduction
The inclear system eliminates the need to add bromine or chlorine to your spa on a regular basis The inclear system does not produce any offensive odors, it does not cause eye irritation and it's easy to use, making it This user manual is an abridged version of the in.clear technical manual. For more detailed information about the in.clear system the best choice for hot tub sanitization Spas using the and about BromiCharge sodium bromide, please consult the full inclear system need very little maintenance, and inclear manual at www.geckoalliance.com/inclear. -
Page 7: How InClear Works
How in.clear works When sodium bromide (BromiCharge) is added to the water, it separates into sodium ions and bromide ions As the water passes through the inclear bromine generator, a low-voltage source supplies a current that electrolytically reduces the bromine ions into bromine which reacts with the water molecules to form free bromine Bromine is known to be a highly effective bactericide and algaecide This process releases bromide ions back into the water for continuous recycling until the the spa is emptied It is important to note that the amount of bromine needed will vary in direct proportion to the number of bathers in the spa (bather load) Effects of bromine Bromine in a spa • Bromine destroys waterborne bacteria Bacteria requires a certain period of time before • Bromine destroys algae in water forming into micro colonies and becoming attached (eg Black, Green, Mustard) to a surface Rapid elimination of bacteria is a key • Bromine swiftly eliminates the presence of organic element in the proper maintenance of the spa water matter left behind by spa users (eg oil, sweat, dead Inclear achieves this while oxidizing odors, without skin cells) causing eye or skin irritation Inclear enhances ... -
Page 8: Installation Of InClear
Installing valves on both sides of the inclear may Water flow must run help for maintenance from bottom to top if purposes installed vertically Fig.A: in.clear installation scheme with circulation pump spa filter water jet circulation pump heater inclear 11 to 150 liters/min (3 to 40 US GPM) Note: The pressure in the piping must be at least 3 PSI when water is circulating... -
Page 9: InClear Installation With Stand
In.clear installation with stand We have created a stand that simplifies mounting an inclear bromine system under a spa The stand can be used for floor mounting and for wall mounting Gecko # 9920-101464 wwwgeckodepotcom This is a great way to hold the inclear in place and adds finesse to the look of the final product The stand is compatible with inclear and intherm units simply by changing the position of the top clamp The stand includes the required screws to mount the device to the stand The mounting screws to attach the stand to the spa are not included Floor and side mounting The following material is recommended: 4- # 10 screws of appropriate length with round, truss or pan head 4- washers 1/2 OD x 1/16” thickness (12 mm OD x 15 mm) Select the most appropriate location for inclear and firmly attach each stand to wooden base with 2 screws backed by 2 washers Power cable Gecko # 52202000... -
Page 10: Installing The InK200
Installing the in.k200 The keypad should be installed directly onto the spa Gasket with adhesive (or very close to it) so that it is easily accessible to the user For a skirt mount installation the keypad should be ∅ 1" installed directly on a spa panel (make sure it is still easily (25 mm) accessible to the user) Mounting • To install the ink200, drill two 25 mm (1”) diameter bracket holes at 67 mm (2 5/8”) from center to center as illustrated • In the case of a skirt mount installation, start by pilot drilling the hole centers using a 3 mm (1/8”) drill bit, drilling from the finished side of the spa to prevent chipping Using the appropriate hole saw slowly drill two 25 mm (1”) diameter holes at 67 mm (2 5/8”) from center to center as illustrated • Cut out the material between the two holes (see illustration) •... -
Page 11: Before Starting
Before starting 1. Drain and clean the spa 4. Add sodium bromide (BromiCharge) It's important to completely drain and clean the spa to Water temperature between 90° and 100° F (32° and remove any solid residues accumulated on the surface 38° C) helps dissolve sodium bromide and facilitates maintenance level adjustment and inside or around the jet area After draining the spa, use spa cleaning products only Household cleaners Start the pump to allow water to circulate and slowly add contain additives such as phosphates which may affect sodium bromide (BromiCharge) uniformly in the spa by the bromine production When the spa is clean, rinse it simply pouring it from the container off thoroughly with a garden hose Add sodium bromide with at least a 98% of the active It's extremely important to clean your filter cartridge ingredient concentration (BromiCharge), at a rate of with a filter soaking solution or replace your filter 0143 kg /100 liters of water cartridges Add sodium bromide with at least a 98% of the active ... -
Page 12: InClear Operating Modes
Maintenance Mode: Boost Mode: Maintenance Mode keeps the bromine bank levels at The Boost Mode should be activated every time you use a stable and acceptable range when the spa is not being your spa Boost Mode increases the bromine generation used Maintenance Mode is the “everyday” mode rate to attack pollutants in the water and helps rebuild and is automatically ON when the system is activated the necessary residual bromine in the water after each Maintenance level adjustment changes the rate at which use of the spa Pollutants are introduced to the water bromine will be released into the spa water by the bathers, causing the bromine levels to decrease Activating the Boost Mode when you enter the spa will Finding and setting the right maintenance level will keep prevent inadequate bromine levels and will restore your the residual bromine level between 3 and 5 PPM (the bromine to the proper residual level recommended range) when the spa is not being used or is left unused for an extended period of time Once Finding the right Boost level is another crucial step for the proper maintenance level is determined, keep the the inclear system to be stable and effective same setting unless the spa conditions change (change in water temperature, spa location etc) If water quality is not good after use, only the Boost Finding the right bromine generation level is a crucial level should be adjusted, not the Maintenance level step for the inclear system to be stable and effective ... -
Page 13: Start Up Procedure
Leave the inclear system running for 24 hours to allow number of bathers that use the spa the bromine level to stabilize After that period, use test strips to check the bromine level 3 Confirm the selection by pressing the Boost key again or wait 5 seconds for the system to save the desired 3 Bromine level should be between 3-5 PPM level and activate the Boost Mode cycle If the bromine level is within that range, you are ready to use your spa If the bromine level is above 5 PPM, Note: In.clear keeps your boost level in memory. decrease the maintenance level If the bromine level is below 3 PPM, increase the maintenance level 4 At the end of the Boost period, verify that the bromine level has returned to the 3-5 PPM range If the bromine Use the Up and Down keys to adjust maintenance level level is too low or too high after the Boost period, the The bromine generation rate ranges from 1 to 50, where Boost level should be adjusted the next time the spa 1 corresponds to the system’s minimum generating rate is used For example, if bromine level is higher than 5 and 50 corresponds to the maximum generation rate PPM after a Boost of 2, lower the Boost level to 1 the allowed by the system next time Repeat these steps until you are able to determine the ideal Boost level for your usage Do NOT increase/decrease maintenance level in ... -
Page 14: Keypad Operations
OFF when no bromine is spa water being produced Press the Prog key to exit Note: The Bromine diagnostic mode or the Generation Indicator will blink system will automatically if the in.clear system cannot exit after 15 minutes generate bromine due to low or no water flow. BromiCharge gauge (LEDs) In Diagnostic mode, the BromiCharge gauge (LEDs) indicates the approximate BromiCharge level of your spa water When adding BromiCharge, the gauge indicator will gradually shift to the right When Water must be adding clean water to the spa the indicator will shift to the left In order to achieve the circulating through the ... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
BromiCharge error (Err), green zone by draining add BromiCharge to some water from your spa the spa water Let water and adding fresh water circulate for 5 minutes Activate diagnostic mode and add more BromiCharge until gauge is back in the green zone Exit diagnostic mode Blinking “AC ” Bromine Generation Bromine Generation In.clear is turned off indicator blinking indicator is off A blinking “AC” message The OFF message displayed on the keypad indicates that the inclear A blinking Bromine The Bromine Generation indicates that there is a is turned off Generation LED means LED indicator is OFF problem with the power that the system is unable ... - Page 16 Q: What should I use to clean my spa? A: If your spa becomes cloudy or oily due to bather A: Always use a non-sudsing cleaner found at your spa store load perform an additional Boost and wait for 24 hours to see if conditions return to nornal If the problem persists consult a spa/pool dealer to have Q: When my in.clear bromine generator is off does the your water balanced properly sodium bromide continue sanitizing my spa? A: No, the inclear system does not sanitize if inactive If Q: Does the sodium bromide evaporate? there is a residual bank of bromine, bromine continues ...
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Page 17: Glossary
Glossary Total Alkalinity pH (potential hydrogen) is Total Dissolved Solids "Parts-per million" Total Alkalinity or TA is a a measure of the acidity or (TDS) is an expression for notation is used to denote measure of the ability of basicity of a solution the combined content of relative proportions or a solution (such as water) all inorganic and organic a comparative ratio in a to neutralize acids to the substances contained in a given measured quantity equivalence point of liquid which are present carbonate or bicarbonate in a molecular, ionized or The expression "1 PPM" micro-granular (colloidal means a given property sol) suspended form exists at a relative proportion of one part per million parts examined, as would occur if a water- borne pollutant was present at a concentration of one-millionth of a gram per gram of sample solution... -
Page 18: Cell Cleaning
Cell cleaning Inclear includes a self-cleaning feature to prevent scale Phosphoric acid or muriatic acid deposits on the graphite electrodes of the inclear system However, deposits may still form due to hard water If that happens the cell should be cleaned in an acidic solution All power must be disconnected before any service procedure is performed Disconnect the communication cable and power cable of the inclear unit To clean the in.clear cell, follow these steps: • To remove scales from the cell, we recommend using phosphoric acid (non-diluted) as the preferred cleaning product • Close the spa flow shut off valves Unscrew both unions from the unit and remove the cell from the spa equipment compartment • Install the rubber washer and the plastic nut on the threaded end of the cell Tighten plastic nut firmly • ... -
Page 19: InClear General Specifications
Environmental: Operating temperature: 32˚F (0˚C) to 122˚F (50˚C) Storage temperature: -13°F (-25°C) to 185°F (85°C) Humidity: up to 85% RH, non condensing Water Ingress protection: IPx5 in.clear electrical specifications: Input rating : 230-240 V nominal (+ 5/- 10 %) Frequency: 50/60 Hz nominal (+ 1 5 / -10 Hz) Operating current: 009 A (90mA) in.clear flow rate: 3 US GPM (113 l/min) minimum flow rate (required) 40 US GPM (151 l/min) maximum flow allowed Mechanical: Weight: 50 lbs (225 kg) - Page 20 9919-101186-A Gecko Alliance Rev. 08-2012 450 des Canetons, Quebec City, QC, G2E 5W6 Canada, 1.800.78.GECKO 9225 Stellar Court, Corona, CA 92883 USA, 951.667 .2000 © Groupe Gecko Alliance Inc., 2012 All trademarks or registered trademarks www.geckoalliance.com are the property of their respective owners.
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