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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 P50RI
Thank you for
purchasing PURITY combination chlorine generator and ionizer. 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.
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 cells first, if possible. See FIG. 1.
The PURITY cells 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 tees in place using PVC glue making sure they are
installed so no air will be trapped in the cells. 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 cells. 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 2 mounting
screws into the slots on diagonal corners.
Place a ½ spacer over each screw so the controller is mounted ½ from
the wall, and fasten to the vertical surface.
5.
The controller AC power should be connected so it is on only when
circulating pump is running. It is auto
sensing and can be connected to either 120 or 240 volts AC. If you cut the plug off the power cord, the
AC power is connected to the power cord as follows: the black wire is the hot
wire; the white wire is the neutral wire if 120 volt, or the other hot if 240
volt; the green wire is the ground. A
licensed electrician should perform the wiring if you are not sure how to wire
the AC power.
See Drawing on Next
Page

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 Output Control and Ionizer Control to MAX. The POWER, LOW OUTPUT, and CELL POWER
lights, should be on. The lights may be
difficult to see in direct sun light.
The CELL POWER light will change colors from green to red equally every
2 hours, which indicates the cleaning circuit is operating properly. Both outputs are timed on from 0 to 100%
according to output control setting.
The timer should be set to run a minimum of 4 hours each time it comes
on so cleaning cycle has time to operate properly.
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.
When you have added the proper amount of salt (3,000 ppm) the LOW OUTPUT
light will go out. If you add too much
salt the HIGH OUTPUT light will come on.
Do not operate PURITY with the high salt light on. Now you will see a stream of tiny bubbles
coming from the electrodes, so you know you are generating your own
chlorine. Run the pump for 24 hours to
ensure that the salt is properly dissolved.
5.
Add the Instant Ions to your pool according to the instructions on the
bottle. Maintain .3 ppm of copper by
adjusting the Ionizer control. If the
copper level reaches .5 ppm turn Ionizer control to MIN. Test copper level about once a week. When copper level is at .3 ppm the chlorine
level can be maintained at .2 ppm. The
ionizer cell should be removed and cleaned at least once a year.
6.
Monitor the chlorine level and adjust the OUTPUT CONTROL to maintain
the proper chlorine level. Wait at
least 24 hours between adjustments.
Once every 3 months check the stabilizer level. Keep the stabilizer level between 60 and 80
ppm. If algae are ever present in the
pool shock the pool with chlorine to 5 to 10 ppm and maintain 3 ppm of chlorine
until all algae are gone.
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 high pH and you will need to lower it occasionally.
8.
The electrodes should stay clean, but if the electrode 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.
9.
Now you can relax and enjoy your pool in the nicest, softest, cleanest,
safest water you have ever experienced.
10. Keep these
instructions in a safe place.
PURITY can be
installed to a dual filtration system for a pool and spa, but it requires a
little more monitoring and adjusting.
For operating at higher temperatures with spa water the salt level may
need lowered slightly so the current is not to high when connected to the spa
water. The output current increases as
the water temperature increases. When
using it for both the pool and spa you need to be careful not to run PURITY to
long when connected to the spa or the chlorine level and the copper level will
quickly get to high. The spa should
only run 2 to 4 hours a day with the generator on and should be ran everyday to
keep the spa sanitized.
Winter Operation
When operating in
the winter in mild climates, or in spring or fall in cold climates, when the
water is cooler than normal, you can ignore the low salt warning light if you
havent changed your salt level. The
colder the water the lower the chlorine output will be. 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. Turn the power
switch to off on the controller. Remove
the cell from the tee fittings and drain all water from the cells. Clean electrodes if needed according to
above instructions. Replace the cell
leaving the fittings loose enough to allow water to leak out if it gets in the
cells. Tighten the cells before
operating pool equipment.
IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US!
PURITY 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
Chlorine Level |
Output
Control setting to low Insufficient
Pump Run Time Low
Salt Level Electrodes
Need Cleaned Worn
Out Electrodes Equipment
Failure |
Increase
Output Control setting Pump
should run 24 hours every day. Check
salt level and add salt if below 3,000 ppm. Clean
electrodes according to cleaning instructions under OPERATION. Check
electrodes for wear or damage. Check
electrodes by disconnecting electrode wires and checking continuity from
wires to electrodes. Every other
electrode should have continuity to each wire. Electrodes need replaced if continuity is above 10 ohms. Be
careful the electrodes are very fragile. Check
CELL POWER light. It should be on
when output is set at MAX. |
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2. High Chlorine level |
Output
Control setting to high |
Set
control to a lower setting until chlorine level is below .5 ppm. |
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3. Cloudy Water |
Insufficient
Chlorine Level Insufficient
pump 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. Circulating
Pump should run at least 24 hours every day. Check
and clean filter |
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PROBLEM |
CAUSE |
SOLUTION |
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4. Algae in water or on pool surfaces |
Low
Chlorine level Need
to treat water for algae |
Shock
water with chlorine and test for at least 5 ppm after 30 minutes. Treat daily until all algae are gone. Treat water with non-copper algaecide, and shock water
with chlorine daily until all algae are gone. |
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5. Controller Shuts Off as soon as power is turned on. |
Shorted
Electrodes Controller
Failure |
Clean
and check electrodes for a short. If problem is not corrected, disconnect
electrode wires from controller and test controller. Contact
Dealer for repair |
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6. POWER light not illuminated |
No
AC power Shorted
Electrodes Controller
Failure |
Check
incoming AC power Clean
and check electrodes for a short Contact
Dealer for repair |
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7. CELL POWER light not on |
Controller
is in an off cycle Cannot
see light in direct sunlight |
This
is normal. Set control to MAX and
light should come on. Check
in low light |
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8. Scale Build-up on Electrodes |
Electrodes
need cleaning |
If
there is a scale build-up between the electrodes, then clean electrodes
according to instructions under OPERATION. |
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9. High pH |
pH to high |
Add
acid to lower pH. The pH should
always be tested weekly and maintained at 7.2 to 7.6 |
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10. Low Output Light is On |
Low
Salt Level Low
Water Temperature Electrodes
Need Cleaned Worn
Out Electrodes Equipment
Failure |
Check
salt level and add salt if below 3,000 ppm. Low
water temperature below 75 F may cause low output. The output decreases with lower water temperature. Clean
electrodes according to cleaning instructions under OPERATION. Check
electrodes for wear or damage. Check
electrodes by disconnecting electrode wires and checking continuity from
wires to electrodes. Every other
electrode should have continuity to each wire. Electrodes need replaced if continuity is above 10 ohms. Be careful not to scratch the electrodes. Check
CELL POWER light. It should be on
when output is set at MAX. |
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11. High Output Light is On |
High
Salt Level High
water temperature. |
Check salt level. If above 3,000 ppm remove some pool
water and add fresh water. High water temperature above 90 F may cause high
output. The output increases with
higher water temperature. |
Do not call your PURITY Dealer or Sunshine Pool Products with pool chemistry problems.
IONIZER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Please
read this guide before calling your dealer or the manufacturer.
|
PROBLEM |
CAUSE |
SOLUTION |
|
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.