Gecko in.clear User manual

in.clearTM
clean water done right
Low maintenance
No chlorine
No chemicals to add
User Manual
Gecko Alliance
450 des Canetons, Quebec City, QC, G2E 5W6 Canada, 1.800.78.GECKO
9225 Stellar Court, Corona, CA 92883 USA, 951.667.2000
www.geckoalliance.com Printed in Canada 08-2012
9919-101186-A
Rev. 08-2012
© Groupe Gecko Alliance Inc., 2012
All trademarks or registered trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.

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Table of contents
Warnings ............................................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
How in.clear works ............................................................................................................................................. 6
in.clear dimensions ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Installation of in.clear .......................................................................................................................................... 7
In.clear installation scheme with circulation pump ........................................................................................ 7
In.clear installation with stand ........................................................................................................................... 8
Installing the in.k200 ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Keypad dimensions: ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Before starting .................................................................................................................................................... 10
in.clear operating modes .................................................................................................................................. 11
Start up procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 12
- Set the maintenance level .................................................................................................................. 12
- Determine the boost level ............................................................................................................................ 12
Keypad operations ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Glossary .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Cell cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
in.clear general specifications .......................................................................................................................... 18

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WARNINGS:
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following.
• For Canada, in.clear must only be used with sodium bromide (BromiCharge) scheduled or registered under the
Pest Control Product Act. For USA, the sodium bromide (BromiCharge) must be registered under EPA.
• Read and follow this manual carefully and make sure to save it for later. This manual contains important information
on in.clear's installation, use and safety recommendations. It is your responsibility to install and use your in.clear
unit safely.
• In.clear must be connected to a circuit protected by a ground fault interrupter device (GFCI) in North America or
residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA in Europe.
• Make sure all electrical power is off before installing the in.clear unit. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Use only an electrical cord in good condition to power in.clear.
• Follow all aspects of the local and National Electrical Code(s) when installing the in.clear Automatic Bromine
Generator.
• Always clean or replace your filter cartridges at regular intervals, otherwise part of the bromine generated by in.clear
will only serve to oxidize the dirt accumulated in the filter.
• Do NOT add any other sanitation chemicals in the spa other than registered sodium bromide (BromiCharge). Do
NOT use any ozone or UV sanitizer.
• Operating the in.clear at reduced sodium bromide (BromiCharge) levels will shorten the life of the cell.
Maintaining overly high sodium bromide and bromine levels above recommended range can contribute to
corrosion of spa equipment and may damage components of the spa.
• Do not open the in.clear unit; there are no serviceable parts inside.
• Disposal of the product: the in.clear unit must be disposed of separately in accordance with the local waste
disposal legislation in force.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to operate this device.
• In.clear may not be suitable for in ground spas, it may affect some materials used in their construction.
•The cell is installed after the heater in the circulation pump line.
• The appliance must be installed in a location that is inaccessible to a person in the bath or spa and must be located
or fixed so that it cannot fall into the bath or spa.
• The appliance is not intended for submersion but may be installed within the spa zone.
• A means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
Aeware®, Gecko®, and their respective logos are Registered Trademarks of Gecko Alliance Group.
in.k200™, and in.clear™, and their respective logos are Trademarks of Gecko Alliance Group.
BromiCharge™ and its logo are Trademarks of Bromitron Corporation.
All other product or company names that may be mentioned in this publication are tradenames, trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Warnings

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• To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to operate this device.
• It is the responsibility of the user to test the spa water regularly to ensure that adequate amounts of bromine are
generated to achieve proper sanitizer levels. Heavy spa usage may require higher bromine output to maintain
proper free available bromine residuals.
• Check the expiry date of the test kit as test results may be inaccurate if used after that date.
• People with a medical condition should consult a physician before entering spa water.
• Women who are pregnant should NOT enter the spa.
• Maximum spa water usage temperature is 40°C. Bathing in spa water at 40°C should not exceed 15 minutes.
• For proper sanitation, spas must be completely drained periodically. The number of days between COMPLETE SPA
DRAINAGE is equal to the volume of the spa's water in liters, divided by 10 times the maximum number of daily spa
users. Refill spa with water and repeat DIRECTION FOR USE of the device.
- For a 1500 liters (400 US gallons) spa used by 2 adults twice a week: 1500 / (10 x (4/7)) = 262 days or 8 months
• In.clear is meant for a covered spa NOT swimming pools.
• Users should always shower before entering a spa.

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Introduction
in.clear
clean water done right
Easy to use and built to last, the in.clear is one of the
most efficient water sanitization systems offered to the
spa and hot tub industry today. The in.clear generates
and releases bromine into the spa water, rapidly
destroying any microbiological contaminants such as
water borne bacteria, algae, and organic matter given off
by spa bathers.
The in.clear system eliminates the need to add bromine
or chlorine to your spa on a regular basis. The in.clear
system does not produce any offensive odors, it does
not cause eye irritation and it's easy to use, making it
the best choice for hot tub sanitization. Spas using the
in.clear system need very little maintenance, and in.clear
can be easily installed on new or existing spas.
Accessories
In order to use the in.stream system you must
also have the in.k200 keypad, and a government
approved sodium bromide product (BromiCharge).
Product numbers:
in.k200 keypad 0607-008010
BromiCharge 0699-300005
Test kit 0699-300008
This user manual is an abridged version of the in.clear technical
manual. For more detailed information about the in.clear system
and about BromiCharge sodium bromide, please consult the full
manual at www.geckoalliance.com/inclear.

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in.clear dimensions
Inside diameter
2"
(50,8 mm)
6.1"
(155 mm)
Rugged plastic watertight enclosure
When sodium bromide (BromiCharge) is added to
the water, it separates into sodium ions and bromide
ions. As the water passes through the in.clear bromine
generator, a low-voltage source supplies a current that
electrolytically reduces the bromine ions into bromine
which reacts with the water molecules to form free
bromine. Bromine is known to be a highly effective
bactericide and algaecide. This process releases
bromide ions back into the water for continuous
recycling until the the spa is emptied. It is important to
note that the amount of bromine needed will vary in
direct proportion to the number of bathers in the spa
(bather load).
Effects of bromine
• Bromine destroys waterborne bacteria.
• Bromine destroys algae in water
(e.g. Black, Green, Mustard).
• Bromine swiftly eliminates the presence of organic
matter left behind by spa users (e.g. oil, sweat, dead
skin cells).
• Because bromine doesn’t contain calcium, it can
be used to sanitize hard water without increasing the
calcium hardness.
4.7"
(120 mm)
Power input cable
10.9"
(277 mm)
Comm. PortKeypad connector
Buttress threads
3-8 both ends Buttress threads
3-8 both ends
How in.clear works
Bromine in a spa
Bacteria requires a certain period of time before
forming into micro colonies and becoming attached
to a surface. Rapid elimination of bacteria is a key
element in the proper maintenance of the spa water.
In.clear achieves this while oxidizing odors, without
causing eye or skin irritation. In.clear enhances
the clarity and quality of spa water. For bathers this
translates into a more enjoyable warm water
therapy experience.

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Installation of in.clear
Installation
Empty water from the spa.
The in.clear unit must be
installed before the spa is
filled with water.
The in.clear unit must be
installed on the pressure
side of the circulation
pump (refer to Fig.A for
details). It should be
installed after the heater.
The in.clear system can
be installed in an upright
position or horizontally.
Installing valves on both
sides of the in.clear may
help for maintenance
purposes.
We do not recommend
installing the in.clear on
a spa equipped with a
dual-speed pump. The
in.clear works only when
the pump is running,
therefore the dual speed
pump will need to run
around 8-10 hours to
have optimum bromine
production. Running a
large pump for that period
of time may be difficult in
warm weather, without
overheating the spa.
The in.clear system
should be installed at the
pressure side on a 3 to 40
US GPM (11.4 to 151 l/min)
flow line. It's important
not to exceed 40 US GPM
(151 l/min) to prevent
excessive electrode wear
anddamage to the in.clear
unit.
For all types of
installation make sure
there are no kinks in
the plumbing and that
water flows.
Water flow must run
from bottom to top if
installed vertically.
Water flow
If water flow is as low as
3 GPM (11.4 l/min) and
in.clear is to be installed
horizontally, an air gap
may be appear at the top
and this may decrease
the performance of the
unit. In that case, raise
the outlet about 1". The
exact location and the
method of installation
of the in.clear may
vary depending on the
plumbing design of
the spa.
Fig.A: in.clear installation scheme with circulation pump
spa filter
circulation pump
11 to 150 liters/min
(3 to 40 US GPM)
water jet
heater
spa
in.clear
Note: The pressure in the piping must be at least 3 PSI when water is circulating

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We have created a stand
that simplifies mounting
an in.clear bromine system
under a spa.
The stand can be used for
floor mounting and for wall
mounting.
This is a great way to hold
the in.clear in place and adds finesse to the look of
the final product.
The stand is compatible with in.clear and in.therm units
simply by changing the position of the top clamp.
The stand includes the required screws to mount
the device to the stand. The mounting screws to attach
the stand to the spa are not included.
The following material is recommended:
4- # 10 screws of appropriate length with round, truss
or pan head.
4- washers 1/2 OD x 1/16” thickness
(12 mm OD x 1.5 mm).
Select the most appropriate location for in.clear and
firmly attach each stand to wooden base with 2 screws
backed by 2 washers.
In.clear installation with stand
Gecko # 9920-101464
www.geckodepot.com
Floor and side mounting
Slide the two plastic union
nuts over the in.clear unit's
threaded ends and tighten
the nuts.
Hand tighten!
Do not use tools!
Connect the in.k200
keypad to the unit (see
keypad installation section
of this manual for more
details).
Gecko
# 52202000
www.geckodepot.com
Gecko
# 0699-300007
www.geckodepot.com
Use adapters to connect
the in.clear system to 3/4"
tubing or directly to 2"
tubing.
For an optimal connection
to spa plumbing, please
note that we recommend
these compression fittings
& nuts.
In.clear must be
protected by the same
ground fault interrupter
(GFCI) circuit as the spa
system
The input must be
240 V. A blinking “AC”
message on the keypad
means that the input signal
is not 240 V, probably
120 V. Please check
connection.
Power cable

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4.750"
(120 mm)
1.7"
(43 mm)
The keypad should be installed directly onto the spa
(or very close to it) so that it is easily accessible to the
user. For a skirt mount installation the keypad should be
installed directly on a spa panel (make sure it is still easily
accessible to the user).
• To install the in.k200, drill two 25 mm (1”) diameter
holes at 67 mm (2 5/8”) from center to center
as illustrated.
• In the case of a skirt mount installation, start by
pilot drilling the hole centers using a 3 mm (1/8”) drill
bit, drilling from the finished side of the spa to prevent
chipping. Using the appropriate hole saw slowly drill
two 25 mm (1”) diameter holes at 67 mm (2 5/8”) from
center to center as illustrated.
• Cut out the material between the two holes
(see illustration).
• Clean the installation surface and route the keypad
cable from the wall cutout to the in.clear unit.
• Peel the adhesive gasket from the back of the keypad,
insert it in the cutout and align it correctly, then ensure
it's properly glued by gently pressing evenly on
the entire surface.
If the keypad is equipped with an optional holder plate
remove the two wing nuts from the back of the keypad
and remove the mounting bracket.
Insert the keypad into the opening you have cut out.
Put the mounting bracket and the wing nuts back on
their respective bolts and fix the keypad securely in place
(see illustration).
∅ 1"
(25 mm)
Gasket with adhesive
Mounting
bracket
1"
(25 mm)
92 mm
(3 5/8")
2 5/8"
(67 mm)
1"
(25 mm) dia.
drill
∅ 1"
(25 mm)
∅ 1"
(25 mm)
Note: It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that no
obstructions (cables, piping, etc.) are present below the deck at
the drill hole location.
Note: If the installation location is not perfectly even (e.g. wood
surface), make a silicone joint between the installation location
and the back of the unit to ensure a proper seal around it.
Keypad dimensions:
2"
(51 mm)
Installing the in.k200