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 AQUA IONIZER MODEL A20

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

 

1.      Before installing the Aqua 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.  See FIG. 2.  Cut a 2 Ύ” 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.  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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                                                   AQUA 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.      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.      Set the output voltage on the power supply to 12 volts.

5.      You will need to maintain your normal sanitizer level until the copper level has reached .3 ppm.  This will take 1 to 4 weeks.  If you lower your sanitizer level or have algae present in your pool it will make it difficult for the copper level to reach .3 ppm.  To establish the .3 ppm copper level in just a few days run your pool pump 24 hours a day.

6.      With Aqua Ionizer a low .2 ppm chlorine residual will need to be maintained in the pool with monthly chlorine shocks.  For bromine maintain .4 ppm.  It has been proven that maintaining .2 ppm chlorine and .2 ppm copper is more effective sanitation than using just chlorine at 2 ppm.  You must also maintain your pH between 7.2 and 7.6.

7.      Now you can stop using heavy sanitizer levels!  We recommend using liquid chlorine to shock your water.  Do NOT use granular chlorine to shock your pool or to maintain a chlorine level unless it is dissolved in a container of water first.  Never use Calcium Hypochlorite as it may cause hard water scaling problems.  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.

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.      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!

10.  Do not over ionize your pool.  When the level reaches .3 ppm 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.

11.  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.

12.  At least once a year unscrew the ion cell and clean the electrodes with a stiff brush and inspect the electrodes.

13.  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 below 50 degrees F.  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 loose enough to allow water to leak out if it gets in the cell.  Tighten cell before operating pool equipment.

14.  Keep these instructions in a safe place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 power supply output voltage.

 

2.    High copper level

Output Control seeing to high

 

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.    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.

 

6.    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 chlorine should be pre-dissolved before adding to pool water.  Never use Calcium Hypo chlorite as it adds scale and hardens to water.

 

See # 7

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

7.    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.

 

 

 

AQUA IONIZER ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

 

 

Sunshine Pool Products warrants AQUA IONIZER for one year from date of purchase.  Return AQUA 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 AQUA 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 AQUA 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.