Section 5. Operating Instructions; Chlorinator Specifics; Filtration; Sanitation/Oxidation - Intermatic IPURE Installation Manual

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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. After killing the algae and bacteria, the chlorine reverts back into sodium chloride. This
process of purification continues, making the need to add extra sanitizing chemicals to your pool
virtually unnecessary.
The level of necessary chlorine in the pool is affected by a number of factors such as sunlight, bather
load, debris and water temperature, all of which increase sanitation and filtration demand.
Section 5.2 Filtration
Proper filtration is critical for maintaining clean healthy water. Filtration increases clarity, and the
Natural Chlorine Generator increases sanitation and oxidation. It is customarily required in the pool
industry that all the water in the pool pass through the filter at least one and a half (1 ½) times per day
(~ 8 hours on most pools). During very heavy usage, the filter and chlorine generator may be run
continuously.
Inadequate filtration:
generator.
Section 5.3 Sanitation/Oxidation
The Natural Chlorine Generator has little effect on pH, total alkalinity, or stabilizer levels. These must
still be monitored and adjusted to allow the system to have its greatest effect. If you use a good quality
pool test kit and follow the simple instructions outlined in this manual, your Natural Chlorine Generator
will help you maintain a sparkling clean, trouble-free pool for many years with minimal effort. See the
section titled "Understanding the Chemistry" for more information.
Section 5.4 Basic Operation
The Natural Chlorine Generator produces a pure form of chlorine to sanitize and oxidize your pool
water. The chlorine residual needs to be maintained at 1-3 ppm. This may be tested using a standard kit
or by your local pool store. To obtain the optimal residual build up of chlorine, the best time to run your
filter is in the early morning and after 4:00 pm when there is less UV to destroy the chlorine produced,
leaving chlorine in the pool to oxidize the unwanted foreign matter.
Inadequate filtration reduces water clarity and makes more work for the