Sunshine Pool Products, LLC Manufacturer of Quality Pool & Spa Products 902 West 2010 South, Syracuse, Utah 84075 Voice: 801-825-4523 Fax: 801-825-5428 Website: www.sunshinepool.com Email: info@sunshinepool.com

ECONOMY SUNSHINE IONIZER MODEL PI-E

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the Economy Sunshine Ionizer. Carefully and completely read these instructions before installing. Note: This model may also be installed in a spa.

1. Before installing the Sunshine Ionizer the pool should be clean, sanitized, pH balanced, free of algae, and the filter cleaned.

2. Turn off the power to the pool equipment.

3. Install the cell after the filter. If this is not possible then before the filter is OK. See FIG. 1. The electrode cell must be at the bottom or side so that no air will be trapped in the cell. The black line on the cell must always be inline with the water flow. See FIG. 2. Cut a 2 ¾” section of pipe out where the electrode cell will be installed if your existing pipe is 2” PVC. Cut a 3 ½” section out if your existing pipe if it is 1 ½” PVC. Glue the1½” x 2” bushings into the 2” tee using PVC glue if your existing pipe is 1½”. Do not use the bushings if your existing pipe is 2” PVC. Glue the tee in place using PVC glue making sure it is installed so no air will be trapped in the cell. See FIG. 3. If you are not sure how to install the cell you should have a swimming pool contractor do it for you.

4. Plug the power supply into a 120-volt AC outlet in a dry location that has power only when the pool filter pump is running. If you do not have an outlet that is on only when the pump is on you will need one installed.

5. For 240 volt operation the switch on the back of the power supply must be switched to 240 volts and plugged into a 240 volt power source.

6. The power supply in for indoor use only. To use outdoors use a weatherproof outlet cover over the power supply, available at most hardware stores.

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SUNSHINE IONIZER OPERATION

1. Turn on the pool pump.

2. Test the pool water with the copper test kit to see if there is copper already present in the pool. If copper is already present it may be from a copper based algaecide or from a previous pH problem.

3. Add instant ions to your pool according to directions on the label.

4. Now you can stop using heavy sanitizer levels! All you need to do is shock your pool with chlorine about once a week, or any time the water begins to cloud, and enjoy swimming in natural spring water. About one gallon of liquid chlorine works well as a weekly shock for most pools. Add late in the day after swimming. Test the water 30 minutes after adding the liquid chlorine shock. If the chlorine level is not at least 5 ppm you will need to add more chlorine. We recommend liquid chlorine as it is not stabilized and dissipates quickly after sanitizing the pool, so you are swimming chlorine free virtually all the time. Do NOT use Calcium Hypochlorite chlorine to shock your pool or to maintain a chlorine level as it hardens the water and will cause scaling problems with your pool. For chlorine free swimming you can use a non-chlorine shock instead of chlorine, however, we recommend using chlorine. See your local pool dealer for non-chlorine shock. Alternatively, you can maintain a constant chlorine level as low as .2 ppm with chlorine tabs or other chlorine. It has been proven that maintaining .2 ppm chlorine and .2 ppm copper is more effective sanitation than using just chlorine at 2 ppm.

5. Test the ion level at least once a week until you have found the proper setting for your pool. Now you should only need to test the ion level once or twice a month because the ion level does not dissipate like other sanitizers.

6. Set the slide switch to 12 and to a lower number as need to reduce the ionizer output. Switch the polarity switch on the ionizer power supply on a regular basis. At least once a week. Don’t forget!

7. Do not over ionize your pool. When the level reaches .3 ppm turn the control down and adjust as necessary to maintain .3 ppm. If the ion level reaches .5 ppm set the ionizer to the lowest setting until the level drops to .3 ppm. If algae are ever present in the pool, shock the pool to 5 to 10 ppm, add a non-copper algaecide, and maintain 3 ppm of chlorine until all algae are gone.

8. Maintain the pH at 7.2 to 7.6. Failure to maintain your pH could result in staining if the pH is allowed to drift above 8.0.

9. At least once a year unscrew the ion cell and clean the electrodes with a stiff brush and inspect the electrodes. Ensure that the electrodes are installed so that the water flows between the electrodes.

10. When operating in the winter in mild climates, or in spring or fall in cold climates, when the water is cooler than normal, you will need to set the output control to a lower setting to maintain .3 ppm copper. Continue to maintain pool chemistry until your water temperature drops to 50 degrees. When operating in freezing climates 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 fitting and drain all water from the cell. Clean electrodes if needed. Replace cell leaving loose enough to allow water to leak out if it gets in the cell. Tighten cell before operating pool equipment.

11. Keep these instructions in a safe place.

IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS, PLEASE REED THE THROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE BELOW

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 Chlorine Shocks Did not add Instant Ions Worn Out Electrodes Equipment Failure

Increase Output Control setting Shock water with chlorine and test for at least 5 ppm after 30 minutes Add Instant Ions following instructions on bottle Check electrodes for wear. If they have worn to small stubs, they need replaced. Check power supply light. It should be on when plugged in.

2. High copper level

Output Control setting to high To much Instant Ions add to pool

Unplug power supply until copper level is below .3 ppm. This may take a few weeks. Unplug power supply until copper level is below .3 ppm. This may take a few weeks.

3. Cloudy Water

Insufficient Chlorine Shocks Insufficient pump run time Dirty filter Low copper level

Shock water with chlorine and test for at least 5 ppm after 30 minutes. Shock whenever the water just begins to cloud. Pump should run at least 8 hours every day Check and clean filter See # 1

4. Algae in water or on pool surfaces

Low copper level Insufficient Chlorine Shocks Need to treat water for algae

See # 1 See # 3 Treat water with a non-copper based algaecide, and shock water with chlorine daily until all algae are gone.

5. POWER light not illuminated

No AC power Shorted Electrodes Power Supply Failure

Check incoming AC power Clean and check electrodes for a short Contact Dealer for replacement power supply.

6. Scale Build-up on Electrodes

Failure to switch polarity switch weekly Electrodes need manual cleaning

Switch polarity switch at least weekly. Clean electrodes. A blue scale on electrodes is normal. If there is a heavy scale build-up between the electrodes, then clean electrodes.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

7. 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 Insufficient Chlorine Shocks Improper application of granular chlorine Other high mineral levels in water such as iron

Unplug power supply 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 Shock water with chlorine and test for at least 5 ppm after 30 minutes Granular chorine should be pre-dissolved before adding to pool water. Never use Calcium Hypo chlorite as it adds scale and hardens to water. See # 6

6. Black or brown stains on pool surface

Insufficient Chlorine Shocks Other high mineral levels in water such as iron

Shock water with chlorine and test after 30 minutes for at least 5 ppm. Because of the low level of chlorine in an ionized pool a few stains may occur from minerals or dirt in the water. This is not from the ionizer minerals. Treat water with a stain remover such as Staintrine. Ionizer will need to be turned off for at least a week and Instant Ions may need to be added to the water after treatment.

Do not call your Ionizer Dealer or Sunshine Pool Products with pool chemistry problems.

SUNSHINE IONIZER ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

Sunshine Pool Products warrants SUNSHINE IONIZER for one year from date of purchase. Return SUNSHINE IONIZER with a copy of your sales receipt, transportation prepaid, to the dealer you purchased it from, if available, or to Sunshine Pool Products.

Warranty Exclusions

This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from tampering, accident, abuse, negligence, fire, flood, freezing, improper operation, maintenance, or storage. This warranty does not apply to normal wear to the 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 SUNSHINE IONIZER. 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 SUNSHINE IONIZER 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.