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

POOL SUNSHINE IONIZER MODEL PI-S

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the Sunshine Ionizer, the world’s best ionizer, and best ionizer value.

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 2” tee 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. Make sure there is clearance to remove the electrodes before installing tee. 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 the 1½” 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. If you ordered your system for 2” plumbing you will not have the reducing bushings. 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. Mount the controller on a wall or vertical surface where the cord will reach the cell. See FIG. 1. It is best to install the controller where it is protected from the sun and weather. Fasten the controller to the vertical surface with the 4 #6 x 3/4” screws provided by placing the screws in the slots next to the corners of the box. Do not mount any other way.

5. The power supply should be connected to the power to the pump so it is on only when the 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.

6. Turn on the power to the pool equipment.

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SUNSHINE IONIZER OPERATION

1. Turn on the pool pump.

2. Test the pool water and make sure the water is properly balanced and sanitized. 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. Warning: If your pool has been using Bacquacil or any similar sanitizer make sure your pool water has been properly changed back to a chlorine pool before proceeding.

4. Add the Instant Ions to your pool according to the directions on the label. Do not add Instant Ions until the pool water is sanitized and balanced so that it is not used up.

5. Turn the controller output to MAX. The power light and the cell power light should come on. The cell power light will change color from green to red every few minutes to indicate the cleaning circuit is operating properly. The cell power light is on when the cell has power. Turning the control down decreases the percentage of time the cell has power from 100 to 0%. The service light will come on if the electrodes need replaced, if the water is fresh and the output current is to low, or if there is a problem with the system. If the water is new and fresh and the service light comes on you will need to add 20 pounds of salt to your water per 10,000 gallons. If the service light should come on after being in service for months, check the electrodes for wear.

6. Turn the pump timer off and make sure the controller power is turned off also. Turn the pump timer back on and make sure the controller power is on.

7. 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.

8. 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 sanitizers.

9. 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 turn the ionizer to MIN 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.

10. 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.

11. At least once a year remove the ion cell and clean the electrodes with a stiff brush and inspect the electrodes. Hand tighten the cell fitting.

12. 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. Remove the cell from the tee fitting and drain all water from the cell. Clean electrodes if needed. Replace cell leaving nut just loose enough to allow water to leak out if it gets in the cell. Tighten cell before operating pool equipment.

13. 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 Insufficient pump run time Did not add Instant Ions Worn Out Electrodes Service Light is On Equipment Failure

Increase Output Control setting Shock water with chlorine and test for at least 5 ppm after 30 minutes Pump should run at least 8 hours every day Add Instant Ions following instructions on bottle Check electrodes for wear. If they have worn to small stubs, they need replaced. See Problem # 7 Check CELL POWER light. It should be on when output is set at MAX.

2. High copper level

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

Set control to MIN until copper level is below .3 ppm. This may take a few weeks. Set control to MIN 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. All lights flashing

Shorted Electrodes Controller Failure

Clean and check electrodes for a short. If problem is not corrected, disconnect electrode wires from controller and test. Contact Dealer for repair

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

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

7. SERVICE Light is on

Low TDS causing low output Worn out electrodes

Add 20 lb of rock or granular salt per 10,000 gallons of pool water Electrodes that have eroded to small stubs will cause the service light to come on and the electrodes need to be replaced

8. CELL POWER light not on

Controller is in an off cycle Can not see light in direct sunlight Light is dimmer than other lights or not visible

This is normal. Set control to MAX and light should come on. Check in low light This is normal. Light gets dimmer as pool water gets a higher TDS. If service light is not on ionizer is operating properly. Electrodes can be disconnected to test lights.

9. Scale Build-up on Electrodes

Controller cleaning cycle failure Electrodes need manual cleaning

Observe CELL POWER light to see that the color is changing from green to red equally every few minutes. Control may need to be set at MAX temporarily to observe light. A blue scale on electrodes is normal. If there is a heavy scale build-up between the electrodes, then clean electrodes.

10. 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

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 Shock water with chlorine and test for at least 5 ppm after 30 minutes 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 # 11

11. 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. Your 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 LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

Sunshine Pool Products, LLC warrants SUNSHINE IONIZER 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 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, LLC.

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.