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PE25K120V
PE25K240V
PE40K120V
PE40K240V
The Natural Way To Purify Your Pool or Spa
This manual must be given to the homeowner to ensure warranty coverage.
When installing and operating this Product and other associated equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
1. DO NOT OPEN THE GENERATOR BOX – NOT A SERVICABLE UNIT
2. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
3. Disconnect all AC power before installation.
4. WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product.
5. This Control must be installed by a qualified electrician, according to National and Local Electrical Codes.
6. The Control Box must be mounted vertically on a flat surface and a minimum of 5 ft (1.5m) horizontal
distance (or more, if local codes require) from the pool/spa
READ, FOLLOW AND SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Intermatic Incorporated, 7777 Winn Road, Spring Grove, IL 60081
Questions concerning your Salt Chlorine Generator? Call 321-274-0059 or 815-675-7000
25,000 gallons
40,000 gallons
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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- Page 1 6. The Control Box must be mounted vertically on a flat surface and a minimum of 5 ft (1.5m) horizontal distance (or more, if local codes require) from the pool/spa READ, FOLLOW AND SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Intermatic Incorporated, 7777 Winn Road, Spring Grove, IL 60081 Questions concerning your Salt Chlorine Generator? Call 321-274-0059 or 815-675-7000...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents Section 1. General Information Section 2. Important Safety Information Section 3. Installation Instructions Section 4. Startup Instructions Section 5. Operating Instructions Section 6. Maintenance / Cleaning Section 7. Troubleshooting Section 8. Warranty & Registration General Information Plumbing Your System Installing the Cell Installing the Flow Sensor Mounting the Control Box... -
Page 3: General Information
The Control Box must be mounted vertically on a flat surface and a minimum of 5 ft (1.5m) horizontal distance (or more, if local codes require) from the pool/spa. The power cable must be hardwired to the time clock so that the system cannot operate without the pump. Salt Chlorine Generator. Your WARNING DANGER WARNING... -
Page 4: Installation Instructions
In Canada and some other regions, local codes require the unit be connected only to a circuit that is protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). The installer should provide this GFCI requirement. The GFCI should be tested on a regular basis by pushing the test button. If the GFCI fails to operate correctly, there is ground current flowing indicating the possibility of an electric shock. -
Page 5: Plumbing Your System
Page 3 Section 3.2 Plumbing Your System MODEL CONFIRMATION: Confirm you have the correct model for your pool size by checking the model number on the cell: • PE25K < 25,000 gallons (100,000 liters) • PE40K < 40,000 gallons (150,000 liters) -
Page 6: Installing The Cell
Section 3.3 Installing the Cell Lay out equipment pieces to be sure there is enough pipe space between the last piece of apparatus and the tees in the return line to fit the Flow Sensor and the Cell. A Vertical Installation may be used to save space. -
Page 7: Installing The Flow Sensor
Page 5 Section 3.4 Installing the Flow Sensor Install the Flow Sensor between the last piece of apparatus and the Cell (if installed after the Cell, damage to the sensor may result). When possible, install on a horizontal pipe. Mark two lines on the pipe 3 inches (~76 mm) apart and cut with a hacksaw or pipe cutters. Clean and glue the “T”... - Page 8 Section 3.5 Mounting the Control Box (Continued) The Control Box must be mounted vertically on a flat surface and a minimum of 5 ft (1.5m) horizontal distance (or more, if local codes require) from the pool/spa. Locate a position for your Control Box within 10 ft (~3 meters) of where the Cell will be installed and within 2 ft of the power supply to ensure enough wire is available.
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Page 9: Wiring The Control Box
Page 7 Section 3.6 Wiring the Control Box Check whether your chlorine generator operates on 120 volts or 240 volts (see label on the left side of the Control Box), and be sure to wire the system accordingly. It is critical to wire the chlorine generator in such a way that it can only operate when the pump is operating (i.e. -
Page 10: Wiring The Flow Sensor
New Pools Wait 10-14 days, or longer if specified by the pool builder, for plaster to cure before adding salt or operating the I-Pure Salt Chlorine Generator. Biguanide Pools If installing on a pool using Biguanide sanitizers, all Biguanides must be removed before system startup. -
Page 11: Adding Salt
Page 9 Section 4.2 Adding Salt Determine how much salt is needed from the Salinity Demand Table on the following page. This table is based on a salt concentration of 3500 ppm (approximately 1/3 of 1%). More may be added for larger pools (e.g. 4000 ppm) and less for very small bodies of water. Keep the pump on to circulate the water. -
Page 12: Salinity Demand Table
Section 4.4 Salinity Demand Table (in lbs.) 1051 1109 1168 1001 1226 1051 1284 1101 1343 1151 1401 1201 1460 1251 Locate the current salt concentration at the top of the chart (e.g. 1000ppm). Then locate the size of your pool on the left (e.g. -
Page 13: Operating Instructions
Page 11 Section 5. Operating Instructions Section 5.1 Chlorinator Specifics This product is an automatic Natural Chlorine Generator for pool and/or spa sanitation. It is the workhorse of chlorine generators. The system uses a very low concentration of salt, less than the concentration in a human teardrop, and converts it into free chlorine that kills algae and bacteria in your pool. -
Page 14: Winterizing
To generate more chlorine Turn the Control Knob to a higher setting as necessary, 10% to 100% chlorine production level. (See “Power Meter” in the next section) Ensure sufficient run time (at least 8 hours / 1 ½ turnovers). Ensure salt level is correct and the Cell is clean (see “Salinity Indicator” in the next section). -
Page 15: Controls
Page 13 Section 5.7 Controls Red Light - Above the Power Meter indicates that the salt level in the pool is on the high side. This does not harm the Natural Generator, but is provided as a cautionary notice to the user not to add more salt to the pool. -
Page 16: Salinity Indicator
Salinity Indicator -- To check the salt level, turn the Control Knob clockwise to full power and check the light reading. 100% reading indicates that the salt level is sufficient. Return the Control Knob to the desired chlorine production setting depending on the chlorine level in your pool (10% to 100% production rate). -
Page 17: Cell Maintenance
Page 15 Section 6. Maintenance/Cleaning Maintaining your I-Pure System requires minimal work but will maximize the performance and life of the system. Section 6.1 Cell Maintenance Our clear Cell allows for easy regular inspections for calcium build up. Visually check the Cell periodically, and clean it as necessary (1 to 2 times per year). -
Page 18: Cleaning Without Optional Cleaning Cap
Cleaning With Optional Cleaning Cap (continued) Pour into cell, either undiluted white distilled vinegar, or a solution of diluted muriatic acid (10 parts water to 1 part muriatic acid). (Fig. 3) Wait for foaming to stop (5-10 minutes). If muriatic acid was used, safely dispose of it by pouring it into your pool. -
Page 19: Understanding The Chemistry
We recommend you either take a copy of the Water Balance Table to the pool store or notify the pool store that you are using a salt chlorine generator. FACTORS Salt…………………………. - Page 20 Section 6.3 Understanding The Chemistry (continued) is a measure of how acidic or basic a solution is. A scale of 0 to 14 is used to measure pH. Pure water has a pH of 7 (neutral), acid solutions have a pH of less than 7, and basic (alkali) solutions have a pH of more than 7.
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Page 21: Calculating Saturation Index
Page 19 Section 6.4 Calculating Saturation Index Test the water for pH, Alkalinity, Calcium Hardness, and Temperature, then follow the simple steps below: Write your pools pH level here: pH ________ Find your Alkalinity level in the chart below, and write the corresponding Alkalinity Factor here: Alkalinity Factor ________ Pool Alkalinity Factor... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Section 7. Troubleshooting Evaluating the possible causes for each problem from top to bottom (first to last) will avoid any extra labor. Note: evaluating the possib le causes for each prob lem from top to b ottom (first to last) will avoid extra lab or. PROBLEM Ø... - Page 23 Page 21 Section 7. Troubleshooting (continued) PROBLEM 7. Flow Light is Solid Red 8. Power Meter lights do not reach 100% 9. Salinity Low POSSIBLE CAUSES Insufficient water flow Ø from pump to Flow Sensor and Cell. Obstruction or scale Ø...
- Page 24 Section 7. Troubleshooting (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES Ø has been added caus ing the red light above the power meter to light. Ø much salt has been added 10. Salinity High caus ing the Power Meter Lights to go up quickly, and then shut down.
- Page 25 Page 23 PROBLEM 14. Scale build-up inside Cell 15. White flakes in the water 16. Cloudy water 17. Colored Water 18. Algae Our contact information is found on the front cover of this manual. For additional information, please visit our website or contact us directly with any questions or comments.
- Page 26 For the subsequent 4 years, if a part with a manufacturing defect is delivered freight prepaid to Intermatic Inc., a comparable replacement part will be sent back for a charge of 60% of the latest list price plus the cost of shipping.
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