Pentair INTELLICHEM Series User manual

INTELLICHEM®CHEMICAL CONTROLLER
INSTALLATION KIT INSTRUCTIONS
Installing the IntelliChem Tank with Pump (P/N 522472 & 522473)
1. Find a suitable location to secure the tank to the equipment pad. The
tank needs to be within 10’ of the IntelliChem Controller, 10’ of the return
plumbing, and away from equipment that may be damaged by the chemical
or vapor.
2. Secure the tank to the equipment pad with four bolts.
3. Cut off 1-2’ of tubing and connect the black suction fitting of the tank to the
inlet (right) of the pump. See Figure 1. Do not overtighten the nuts.
4. Install the injection fitting in the return plumbing, after all equipment.
5. Use the remaining tubing to connect the outlet (left) of the pump to the
injection fitting. Note: Do not overtighten the nuts.
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Upgrading a Chemical Container with Pump Kit,
Using P/N 522474
1. Be sure the Chemical Container is secured to the equipment pad, and in a
suitable location within 10’ of the IntelliChem Controller.
2. Remove the four screws and block-off plate.
3. Install the motor shroud with four screws. See Figure 1.
4. Mount the pump on the motor shroud with four screws. See Figure 1.
5. Cut off 1-2’ of tubing and connect the black suction fitting of the tank to the
inlet (right) of the pump. See Figure 1. Note: Do not overtighten the nuts.
6. Install the injection fitting in the return plumbing, after all equipment.
7. Use the remaining tubing to connect the outlet (left) of the pump to the
injection fitting. Note: Do not overtighten the nuts.
Discharge
Suction

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Connecting the Pump to the IntelliChem Controller,
Using P/N 522478Z
1. Route the power cord(s) from the Pump(s) into the IntelliChem Controller
through the strain relief fitting(s) closest to the right hinge. Note: Do not
overtighten the nuts.
2. Plug the power cord for the Acid pump into the left connector labeled “PH”
on the 522478 daughter board. See Figure 2.
3. (Optionally) plug the power cord for the Chlorine pump into the right
connector labeled “ORP” on the 522478 daughter board. See Figure 2.
4. Loosen the 4 screws in the J8/J11 terminal blocks on the IntelliChem
Controller board.
5. Install the 522478 daughter board so that all four pins are in the correct
holes in the J8/J11 terminal blocks. Tighten the four screws. See Figure 3.
6. Unplug the red wire harness going to J10 of the IntelliChem Controller
board, and connect it to J10 on the 522478 daughter board. See Figure 4.
7. Plug the wire harness from J10* of the 522478 daughter board to J10 of the
IntelliChem Controller board. See Figure 4.
Figure 2. pH and ORP Connection Figure 3. Wiring Terminal Blocks
Plug Acid
Pump Here
Plug Chlorine
Pump Here
Figure 4. Power Connection
Wiring harness from Daughter Board
What is your
Hardware Setup?
pH ORP
[RELAY2 ICHLOR]
Wiring harness from Transformer

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Press MENU /Auto Setup 
Use the Auto Setup feature for first-time setup of standard configurations. Follow the on-
screen prompts and enter information about your system configuration (pH/ORP internal
or external pumps, pool size, filter time, chemical container size etc). IntelliChem uses
this information to automatically setup reminder times, calculate feed times, proportional
limits and alarms. The following describes the Auto Setup screen. Press the MENU button
to access the Auto Setup menu. To change a menu setting or value press the /Up/
Down arrow button. Press the MENU button to save each selection.
Previous Values: Use to recalculate new dose times etc., if no custom settings exist. Not
recommended for custom settings; use the menu directly to make these changes.
Reset All: Make major configuration changes that may have conflicts with previous
settings.
IntelliChem Auto
__Setup Wizard__
Press MENU to go to
each new step
Would you
like to use
previous values?
[Yes | Reset All]
Auto Setup Sequence
Dosing will
resume when you
_exit this menu_
Press any button


To exit Auto Setup,
press
Press UP/DWN to select.
Press MENU. (Resetting
defaults and Password).
Press MENU.

What is your
Hardware Setup?
pH ORP
[RELAY2 ICHLOR]
What size is the
body of water?
Volume: 10K
Units: gal-US
Enter doser pump
rated output for
pH: 50 GPD (1-400)
How long does
your lter run?
Daily: H:08 M:00
 

What is the pH
Container Size?
3.5 gal-US
Gauge: 6


What is your
Hardware Setup?
pH ORP
[RELAY2 RELAY1]
Enter doser pump
rated output for
pH: 50 GPD
ORP: 50 GPD
 
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Continue on next page.

What size is the
body of water?
Volume: 10 K
Units: gal-US

What is the pH
Container Size?
3.5 gal-US
Gauge: 6
How long does
your lter run?
Daily: H:08 M:00
Enter ORP info. Press
MENU. “Is your pool
water balanced?

Is your pool
water balanced?
[No]

Balance water
chemistry before
beginning automatic
control
Finished Setup.
Verify your new
settings in the
pH & ORP menus!

NO
YES

Note: The units used for dose size in
the main menus will automatically be
set to milliliters(ml) if either the pool
volume is set to less than 4k gallons
or the
container size is specified in liters.
Note: 1 oz = approximately 3 ml.

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