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

DELUXE SPA IONIZER MODEL SI-D

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Before installing the Sunshine Ionizer the spa should be clean, pH balanced, sanitized, and the filter cleaned.

2. Turn off the power to the spa equipment.

3. If you have a drop in cell go to step 5. Install the cell after the equipment pack if possible. If this is not possible then before the equipment pack is OK. 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 vertical and it may need rotated 90 degrees depending on how it is installed. Cut a section of pipe out where the electrode cell will be installed. Glue the tee in place using PVC glue making sure it is installed so no air will be trapped in the cell. If you are not sure how to install the cell you should have a swimming pool or spa contractor do it for you. NOTE: If you are gluing your TEE into flexible PVC, DO NOT USE PRIMER to prepare the joint. Flex pipe is softer than rigid PVC and the aggressive primer will eat through it. Instead, use a CLEANER designed for flex pipe.

4. Mount the Controller on a wall or spa cabinet. Fasten the controller to a wall or spa cabinet with the 4 #6 x 3/4” screws provided, so that the cord to the cell and the power cord will reach. It is best to install the controller where it is protected from the sun and weather.

5. If drop in cell, insert the cell in the water as deep as possible in an out of the way place and support the cord with the cord strap and the brass screw supplied.

6. Plug the power supply into a 120-volt AC plug on the equipment pack so that it has power all the time. If plugged into an outlet outside the spa cabinet it must be at least 5 ft from the spa and you will need to provide a longer cord from the power supply to the controller. If an outlet is not provided you will have to have one installed by a licensed spa contractor.

7. If the power supply is installed in the spa cabinet, drill a 1/2” hole 1 ½” below the power jack on the controller. Feed the power supply output cord into the hole from the inside and plug it into the power jack on the controller.

IONIZER OPERATION

1. Turn the power on to the spa equipment.

2. Test the spa water with the copper test kit to see if there is copper already present in the spa.

3. Turn on the circulating pump.

4. Turn the controller output to MAX. Switch the controller power to ON. The power light and the cell power light should come on. Turn the output control to MIN and the cell power light will go out in a few seconds. Turn the output control back to MAX and the cell power light will come back on. The cell power light will change color from green to red evenly every few minutes as the polarity to the cell changes. 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%.

5. Set the control on MAX and after 24 hours test the spa water with the copper test kit.

6. Maintain .3 ppm copper level by adjusting the output control on the controller.

7. Now you can stop using chlorine! All you need to do is add a non-chlorine shock to your water once or twice a week, or any time the water begins to cloud. See your local spa dealer for a non- chlorine spa shock. Alternatively you can use a chlorine shock. Make sure you maintain your pH at 7.2 to 7.6.

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

9. If you have a hard time getting enough ions make sure the setting is on MAX, the water is clear and sanitized, the pH balanced, the filter is clean, and the electrodes are not worn out.

10. Do not over ionize your spa. If the ion level is over .5 ppm turn the ionizer to MIN until the level drops to .3 ppm.

11. Replace the electrodes when they are nearly eroded away. This will take 5 to 10 years.

12. 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 Worn Out Electrodes Equipment Failure

Increase Output Control setting Shock water with chlorine and test for at least 5 ppm after 30 minutes Check electrodes for wear. If they have worn to small stubs, they need replaced. Check CELL POWER light. It should be on when output is set at MAX.

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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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. Electrodes can be disconnected to test lights.

6. 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.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

7. Blue or copper colored stains on spa surface Note: With proper operation and proper spa 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 # 8

8. Black or brown stains on spa 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 spa 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.

Do not call your Ionizer Dealer or Sunshine Pool Products with spa 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.