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Sunshine Pool Products, LLC Manufacturer of Quality Pool & Spa Products902 West 2010 South, Syracuse, Utah 84075 Voice:
801-825-4523 Fax: 801-825-5428 Website: www.sunshinepool.com Email:
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PURITY INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL P20MRI
Thank you for
purchasing PURITY chlorine generator.
Carefully and completely read these instructions before installing.
1.
Before installing PURITY the pool should be clean, pH balanced,
stabilized (cyanuric acid) at 60 to 80 ppm, free of algae, the filter cleaned,
and then shock the pool with chlorine to 5 ppm. Failure to add the stabilizer will allow the sun to destroy the
chlorine as fast as it is produced and you will not be able to maintain your
chlorine level. Do not proceed until
you have added the proper stabilizer level to your pool. You can purchase chlorine stabilizer
(cyanuric acid) and a test kit at your local pool dealer. Your stabilizer level will only need
increased once or twice a year as it is diluted due to water replacement. If you do not have an ionizer installed on
your pool we highly recommend you purchase one. Purity will not properly sanitize your pool without one.
2.
Turn off the power to the pool equipment.
3.
Install the cells on the return side of the filter, or after the heater
if your pool has one. Install the cells
so that water flows through the PURITY cell first, if possible. See FIG. 1.
The PURITY cell can be installed on a horizontal or vertical pipe in any
position or with water flowing in either direction in place of an elbow
fitting. See FIG. 2. The ionizer electrodes can be installed in
any position except above the pipe. See
FIG. 3. If your
plumbing is 1 ½” and you ordered your system for 1 ½” pipe, you will be
supplied with reducing bushings for the ionizer cell. Glue the 1½” x 2” bushings into the ionizer tee using PVC
glue if your existing pipe is 1½”. Do
not use the bushings if your existing pipe is 2” PVC. Glue the cells in place using PVC glue. If you are not sure how to install the cells you should have a
swimming pool contractor do it for you.
4.
Mount the controller on a wall or vertical surface where the wires will
reach the cell and the power supply.
See FIG. 1. It is best to
install the controller where it is protected from the sun and weather. To mount the control box, remove the cover
and insert the 4 mounting screws into the slots on the corners and fasten to
the vertical surface.
5.
The AC power to the power supply should be connected so the power
supply is on only when the circulating pump is running unless you also have our
24-hour circulating pump kit. A GFI
protected outlet should be installed that only has power when the circulating
pump is running. If the outlet is
outdoors a weatherproof outlet cover must be installed on the outlet to cover
the power supply that is not weatherproof.
A licensed electrician should perform the wiring if you are not sure how
to wire the AC power.
6.
Plug the cord from the power supply into the receptacle on the bottom
of the control box.
See Drawing on Next
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1.
Turn on the power to the pool equipment.
2.
Turn on the pool filter pump.
Turn on the 24-hour circulating pump if you have one.
3.
Turn the Cell Power switch to the OFF position until the salt is added
and completely dissolved.
4.
Test the salt level with the salt test kit. The older your pool is the less salt you will probably need to
add. On a pool with a salt level below
500 ppm you will need to add about 200 lbs. of salt per 10,000 gals of
water. Use 40 lb. bags of fine grain,
untreated, salt. You can purchase this
salt from your local pool dealer. You
can use rock salt (water softener salt) if you are unable to find fine grain
salt, but it will take longer to dissolve.
Make sure any salt used is at least 99.5% salt with NO additives. Be careful not to add too much salt, because
if you do you will have to remove some of your pool water and add fresh water
to dilute the water. Before adding salt
to the pool turn on the pump and turn off the PURITY controller and leave it
off until all the salt is dissolved.
Add salt by pouring it directly into the pool, or by pouring it slowly
into the skimmer while the pump is running.
Maintain the salt level at 2,600 ppm to 3,400 ppm. Run the pump for 24 hours to ensure that the
salt is properly dissolved.
5.
Monitor the chlorine level weekly and turn the Cell Power switch to the
OFF position for 1 to 3 days if the chlorine level is to high to maintain the
proper chlorine level. Test the pH
weekly and maintain it at 7.2 to 7.6.
Once every 3 to 6 months check the salt level and stabilizer level. Keep the stabilizer level between 60 and 80
ppm. If algae are ever present in the
pool add a non-copper algaecide and shock the pool with chlorine to 5 to 10 ppm
and maintain 3 ppm of chlorine until all algae are gone.
6.
Set the Ionizer control to MAX.
It will take 1 to 3 weeks for the copper level to reach the proper
level. Keep the chlorine level at 2 ppm
until the copper level is at .3 ppm.
After the copper level reaches .3 ppm then the chlorine level can be
maintained at .2 ppm. Test the copper
level weekly and maintain at .3 ppm.
7.
Occasionally visually inspect the PURITY electrodes for calcium build
up by looking through the see through cell.
Using a flashlight will make it easier to see the electrodes in low
light. Check the pH weekly and maintain
the pH between 7.2 and 7.6. Keep some
liquid Hydrochloric or Muriatic Acid on hand to lower the pH as the chlorine
produced has a slightly high pH and you will need to lower it occasionally.
8.
Once a week change the switch from the ON position to the OFF position
for 10 seconds, and then to the other ON position. This will reverse the polarity to the electrodes keeping them
clean. The control should be kept in
the two on positions equally and switched to the other position and left in
that position all week. Never switch
from one ON position to the other ON position without stopping at the OFF
position for at least 10 seconds.
Reversing the polarity quickly will damage the electrodes and void the
warranty.
9.
The electrodes should stay clean, but if the electrodes should clog
with a white calcium build up the cell must be cleaned chemically. To clean the
cell, turn off the power to the pump and PURITY controller. Add 1 part hydrochloric (muriatic) acid to 5
parts water in a covered container.
Remove the electrodes and place the electrode cell in the solution for
about five minutes. Rinse with water
when clean. Do not try to clean the
electrodes with a brush or any other object.
Reinstall the cell. If you use a
container with a tight lid you can store the cleaning solution and use it many
times.
10. Now you can relax
and enjoy your pool in the nicest, softest, cleanest, safest water you have
ever experienced.
11. Keep these
instructions in a safe place.
Winter Operation
Do not operate
below 40 degrees F or 5 degrees C.
How to Winterize PURITY
Winterize your pool
water and pool equipment. Turn off
power to pool equipment. Unplug the
power supply and store indoors. Turn
the power switch to OFF on the controller.
If water is present in cells, loosen cell unions and drain water from
the cells.
IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US, BUT NOT UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BELOW!
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Please
read this guide before calling your dealer or the manufacturer.
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PROBLEM |
CAUSE |
SOLUTION |
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1.
Low
Chlorine Level |
Cell
Power Switch in OFF Position Insufficient
Run Time Low
Salt Level Electrodes
Need Cleaned Worn
Out Electrodes Equipment
Failure |
Turn
to either ON Position Make
sure the filter pump run time is at least 8 hours every day. In hot summer months it may require 12
hours or more every day. Check
salt level and add salt if below 2,600 ppm. Clean
electrodes according to cleaning instructions under OPERATION. Check
electrodes for wear or damage. The
electrodes have a 20,000 hour life and may need replaced if they are old and
failing. Check
voltage to electrodes. It should be
5VDC. If not, either the power supply
has failed or there is a loose connection.
Check the power connector on the control box for a loose connection
and tighten, clean, or replace. Check
Cell Power Switch for proper voltage into and out of switch. |
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2. High Chlorine level |
Units
needs to be turned off |
Turn
the Cell Power switch to the OFF position for 1 to 3 days until the chlorine
level returns to the proper level. |
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3. Cloudy Water |
Insufficient
Chlorine Level Insufficient
run time Dirty
filter |
Shock
water with chlorine and test for at least 5 ppm after 30 minutes. Shock whenever the water just begins to
cloud. Make
sure the filter pump run time is at least 8 hours every day. In hot summer months it may require 12
hours or more every day. Check
and clean filter |
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4. Scale Build-up on Electrodes |
Electrodes
need manual cleaning |
If
there is a scale build-up between the electrodes, clean the electrodes
according to the instructions under OPERATION. |
Do not call your PURITY Dealer or
Sunshine Pool Products, LLC with spa chemistry problems.
IONIZER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Please
read this guide before calling your dealer or the manufacturer.
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PROBLEM |
CAUSE |
SOLUTION |
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1.
Low
Copper Level |
Output
Control setting to low Insufficient
pump run time Worn
Out Electrodes Low
Chlorine Level Algae
Present in Pool Water |
Increase
Output Control setting Pump
should run at least 8 hours every day Check
electrodes for wear. If they have
worn to small stubs, they need replaced. Shock
pool water with chlorine to 3 ppm Add
a non-copper algaecide and shock pool water with chlorine, |
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2. High copper level |
Output
Control setting to high |
Set
control to MIN until copper level is below .3 ppm. This may take a few weeks. |
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3. Cloudy Water |
Insufficient
pump run time Dirty
filter Low
Copper level Low
Chlorine Level |
Pump
should run at least 8 hours every day Check
and clean filter See
# 1 See
# 1 in above section |
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4. Blue or copper colored stains on pool
surface Note: With proper operation and proper pool
chemistry your ionizer will not stain your pool. |
Copper level to high pH to high Improper
application of granular chlorine Other high mineral
levels in water such as iron |
Set
control to MIN until copper level is below .3 ppm. This may take a few weeks. Add
acid to lower pH. The pH should
always be tested weekly and maintained at 7.2 to 7.6 Granular
chlorine should be pre-dissolved before adding to pool water. Never use Calcium Hypo chlorite as it adds
scale and hardens to water. See
# 5 |
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5. Black or brown stains on pool surface |
Other
high mineral levels in water such as iron |
Treat
water with a stain remover such as Staintrine. Your ionizer will need to be turned off for at least a week and
the ionizer level started again. |
Do not call your Dealer or Sunshine Pool Products with pool chemistry problem
PURITY LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
Sunshine Pool Products, LLC warrants
PURITY for life from date of purchase with the following limitations. Labor and parts are fully covered for one
year. Parts are covered at 50% off of
suggested retail for year two. Parts
are covered at 20% off of suggested retail for all years after year two. For warranty service return PURITY with a
copy of your sales receipt, transportation prepaid, to the dealer you purchased
it from, if available, or to Sunshine Pool Products, LLC.
Warranty Exclusions
This warranty does not apply to damage
resulting from tampering, accident, abuse, negligence, fire, flood, freezing,
lightning, improper operation, maintenance, or storage. This warranty does not apply to normal wear
to any ionizer electrodes, which are designed to erode over time.
Total Obligations
The forgoing constitutes the entire
liability of Sunshine Pool Products to the original purchaser of PURITY. Sunshine Pool Products makes no other
warranty of any kind, whatsoever, expressed or implied. In no event will Sunshine Pool Products be liable
to the owner for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss, damage or,
economic injury to any person or property arising out of or relating to the use
of PURITY except as expressly set forth herein.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.