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 ...
Table of contents section 1. General information...........................................................................1 section 2. Important safety information ............................................................1 section 3. Installation instructions........................................
Page 1 section 1. General information congratulations on the purchase of your new salt chlorine generator. Your purchase will minimize the efforts needed to maintain your pool and maximize your enjoyment for many years. Before installation or operation, please read these instructions carefully. This...
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...
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 • pe40k.
Page 4 section 3.3 installing the cell note 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. 1. The cell and flow sensor must be i...
Section 3.4 installing the flow sensor 1. 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. 2. Mark two lines on the pipe 3 inches (~76 mm) apart and cut with a hacksaw...
Page 6 section 3.5 mounting the control box (continued) 2. 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. 3. Locate a position for your control box within 10 ft (~3 meters) of where th...
Section 3.6 wiring the control box 1. Attach the green ground wire to the grounding lug or bar. 2. Connect the black load wire from the chlorine generator to load 1 of the time clock. 3. If wiring a 240 volt generator, connect the third wire to load 2 of the time clock. If wiring a 120 volt generato...
Section 3.7 wiring the flow sensor section 4. Startup instructions note flow sensor wires are interchangeable. You must have flow sensor connected in order for the salt chlorine generator system to work properly. Section 4.1 before adding salt balance the chemicals see the section titled “understand...
Section 4.2 adding salt page 9 1. 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. 2. ...
Section 4.4 salinity demand table (in lbs.) page 10 salt level before addition in ppm 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4500 how much sat to add – in pounds 4 117 100 83 67 50 33 17 0 ok 6 175 150 125 100 75 50 25 0 ok 8 234 200 167 133 100 67 33 0 ok 10 292 250 209 167 125 83 42 0 ok 12 350 300 2...
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 tea...
Page 12 to generate more chlorine 1. Turn the control knob to a higher setting as necessary, 10% to 100% chlorine production level. (see “power meter” in the next section) 2. Ensure sufficient run time (at least 8 hours / 1 ½ turnovers). 3. Ensure salt level is correct and the cell is clean (see “sa...
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. Operation at very high levels (i.E. Above 5500p...
Page 14 100% 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). Red light - above the power meter indicates that the salt level in the pool is on the high ...
Page 15 section 6. Maintenance/cleaning section 6.1 cell maintenance maintaining your i-pure system requires minimal work but will maximize the performance and life of the system. Note: pool water should be tested bi-monthly. Our clear cell allows for easy regular inspections for calcium build up. V...
Page 16 4. Pour into cell, either undiluted white distilled vinegar, or a solution of diluted muriatic acid (5 parts water to 1 part muriatic acid). (fig. 3) 5. Wait for foaming to stop (5-10 minutes). 6. If muriatic acid was used, safely dispose of it by pouring it into your pool. 7. Rinse cell wit...
Page 17 section 6.3 understanding the chemistry below is a table showing the recommended balance levels followed by a more detailed explanation of the factors affecting water chemistry. Maintaining these levels will prevent corrosion and scaling and will ensure maximum enjoyment of the pool. You sho...
Page 18 section 6.3 understanding the chemistry (continued) ph 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. The recommen...
Page 19 section 6.4 calculating saturation index test the water for ph, alkalinity, calcium hardness, and temperature, then follow the simple steps below: 1. Write your pools ph level here: ph ________ 2. Find your alkalinity level in the chart below, and write the corresponding alkalinity factor he...
Page 20 section 7. Troubleshooting evaluating the possible causes for each problem from top to bottom (first to last) will avoid any extra labor. ¾ check the salinity level. (see “salinity indicator” section). ¾ pump operation time too short ¾ run pump at least 8 hours per day (1.5 turnovers of all ...
Page 21 section 7. Troubleshooting (continued) problem possible causes what to do ¾ this is normal for a few minutes at initial startup or if air is in the lines. ¾ clean filters and strainers. ¾ check for closed valves, faulty pump, etc. ¾ obstruction or scale buildup in cell. ¾ clean cell accordin...
Page 22 section 7. Troubleshooting (continued) problem possible causes what to do ¾ this does no harm to the natural generator, but sim ply indicates that the salt level is on the high side for your inform ation. Slowly turn down the control knob (counterclockwise) until the desired power meter ligh...
Page 23 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. For warranty service, please contact us directly. Technicians are available from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm eastern standard...
Warranty cell serial # ______________________ control box serial # ______________(on the side of the control box mounted to the wall) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- owner...
