Pentair INTELLICHLOR IC15 User manual

INTELLICHLOR
®
SALT CHLORINE GENERATOR
Model IC15
INSTALLATION AND USER’S GUIDE
REGISTRATION NO. 30931
PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS
ACT DOMESTIC
Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.
10951 West Los Angeles Ave.,
Moorpark, CA 93021
USA. [phone]
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Contents
ImportantWarnings and Safety Instructions ...................................................................................... i - iv
IntelliChlor Salt Chlorine Generator Overview/Features........................................................................... … 1
IntelliChlor System Components.................................................................................................................. 2
IntelliChlor Salt Chlorine Generator ControlPanel andCellDescription ...................................................... 2
IntelliChlorIC15Power Supply..................................................................................................................... 3
System Schematic Diagram ........................................................................................................................ 4
Install Chlorine/Bromine Feeders after the Intellichlor cell ............................................................................ 4
LoopPlumbingDiagram............................................................................................................................... 5
IntelliChlorPlumbingDiagram ...................................................................................................................... 5
Section 1: IntelliChlor SCG Control Panel................................................................................ 7
Salt Level Status LEDs ............................................................................................................................... 7
Status LEDs ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Sanitizer Output LED Indicators .................................................................................................................. 8
More and Less Output Buttons .................................................................................................................... 8
Self-Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Section 2: PoolWater and Chemistry, Conditions and Precautions....................................... 9
PoolWater Chemistry,ConditionsandPrecautions ...................................................................................... 9
OptimumPoolWaterConditions forSaltWaterPools (usingthe IntelliChlor Salt Chlorine Generator ) ...….. 10
Covered Pools andVinylLiner Pool and Lowering Chlorine Output Levels.................................................. 10
ChlorineTesting .......................................................................................................................................... 11
WhatType of Salt to Use ............................................................................................................................ 11
How Much Salt to Use? .............................................................................................................................. 11
Calculating the SaturationIndex ................................................................................................................ 12
TDS Factor .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Langelier Saturation Index Factors .......................................................................................................... 12
How to Add Salt to the Pool......................................................................................................................... 13
Table 1.Approximate Pounds (Kg) of salt needed to obtain 3,400 ppm in pool........................................ 13
Table 2.Approximate amount of stabilizer (cyanuric acid) to obtain 40 ppm in pool ................................ 14
PoolWaterPreparation................................................................................................................................. 14
Determining Pool Size (Gallons ofWater inYour Pool) ............................................................................. 14
Determining Pool Size (liters of water in your pool) .................................................................................. 14
Section 3: Operating IntelliChlor SCG........................................................................................15
Initial Start-Up Period ................................................................................................................................... 15
Operation ................................................................................................................................................. 15
Use of an external Pool PumpTimer is not required ................................................................................ 15
If you use a Pool Pump Timer ................................................................................................................. 15
StartupProcedure(SuperChlorination)........................................................................................................ 16
Sanitizer Output Settings and Adjustments ................................................................................................. 16
OperatinginWinter ...................................................................................................................................... 16
General Recommendations ..................................................................................................................... 17
General Cautions...................................................................................................................................... 17
Section 4: User Maintenance...................................................................................................... 19
Daily service................................................................................................................................................ 19
Weeklyservice ............................................................................................................................................ 19
Monthly Service........................................................................................................................................... 19
SCGUsageHoursMeter ............................................................................................................................. 20
Cleaning theSCG CellBlades ..................................................................................................................... 20
Winterizing................................................................................................................................................... 21

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Contents
Section 5: Installation ...............................................................................................................23
Kit Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 23
RequiredTools ........................................................................................................................................... 23
IntelliChlor“Dummy”Cell ........................................................................................................................... 24
Installing the IntelliChlor Cell Assembly..................................................................................................... 24
Connecting the Cell Power Cable to the Power Center ........................................................................... 24
Connecting the Power Supply Cable to the IC15 Cell............................................................................. 25
Section 6:Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................25
Table1: Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 26
IC15 System Specifications andWiring ................................................................................................... .27
WarrantyInformation ............................................................................................................................. 28
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Important Notice:Attention Installer: This manual contains important information about the
installation, operation and safe use of this product.This information should be given to the owner and/or
operator of this equipment.When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should
always befollowed, including the following:
WARNING:IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PERTAININGTO ARISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK,OR INJURYTO PERSONS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS.
Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions which are
included.Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death,
or property damage. Call [phone] for additional free copies of these instructions, or
obtain a copy of these instructions at:
http://www.pentairpool.com/misc/owners_manuals/sanitizers/IntelliChlor_Owners.pdf
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product.
WARNING:CHLORINEGAS BUILDUP CAN OCCURWITH IMPROPERWIRING: To reduce the risk of
personal injury the IntelliChlor® Salt Chlorine Generator(SCG) Power Center must be installed on and wirded to
the load side of the time clock, electronically controlled switch, or relay load side, so that it will receivepower
onlywhen the poolpump is on.Otherwise,dangerous chlorine gas buildup can occur.The SCG should never
be energized when the pool pump is OFF and water is not flowing through the unit.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, service should only be personnel by a qualified pool
service professional.
WARNING: Never operate the IntelliChlor Salt Chlorine Generator (SCG) without proper flow or water
circulation. A build-up of flammable gases will result in hazardous conditions.
CAUTION - IntelliChlor Salt Chlorine Generator (SCG) is for use with permanently-installed pools and
may also be used with hot tubs and spas if so marked. Do not use with storable or steel pools. A permanently-
installed pool is constructed in or on the ground or in a building such that it cannot be readily disassembled for
storage. A storable pool is constructed so that it is capable of being readily disassembled for storage and
reassembled to its original integrity.
CAUTION -When using the IntelliChlor Salt Chlorine Generator (SCG) it is required to use a ground fault
circuit-interrupter(GFCI)to protectthecircuit.The power supply must be interconnected with pool pump motor
power source.This insures the SCG and pool pump will switch on and off together.
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CAUTION - Use of chemicals other than those recommended may be hazardous.Even proper use of the
recommended chemicals can be hazardous. Follow the Chemical Manufacturer’s Instructions.
CAUTION -To reduce the risk of electric shock, install IntelliChlor®Salt Chlorine Generator (SCG)
a minimum of 1.5 m (5 ft) away from the inside wall of the pool.
CAUTION - Install the SCG a minimum of 90 cm (3 ft) away from the heater outlet.
CAUTION - A solid copper, bonding conductor not smaller than No.8 AWG (8.4 mm) should be connected from
the accessible wire connector on the unit to all metal parts of the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub structure and to all
electrical equipment, metal conduit, and metal piping within 1.5 m (5 ft) of the inside walls of a swimming pool, spa,
or hot tub, when the unit is installed within 1.5 m (5 ft) of the inside walls of the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub.
WARNING: Whenmixing acid with water;
ALWAYS ADD ACIDTOWATER.NEVER ADD WATERTO ACID.
Canada - Industry Canada (IC) -This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada.(1999)
.
CAUTION - TheIC15 Power Supply must be interconnected with pool pump motor power source.This ensures
the SCG and pool pump will switch on and off together. When theIC15 (SCG) is installed in Europe, IC15 (SCG)
Power Centersupply fuses should ONLY be obtained from the manufacturer.
CAUTION -The IC15 Power Supply is only intended for use with the IC15 cell, DO NOT PLUG ANY
OTHER INTELLICHLOR CELLINTOTHIS POWERSUPPLY,SEVERE DAMAGEWILLRESULT.
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IntelliChlor® SaltChlorineGenerator(SCG)Overview
The IntelliChlor®Salt Chlorine Generator IC15 (SCG) salt chlorinator uses a process known as electrolysis to
produce chlorine gas which immediately dissolves into a solution to create Hypochlorite and Hypochlorous acid
pool and spa water sanitizer from a low concentration of salt added to the pool water. Hypochlorite and
Hypochlorous kill bacteria, oxidizes organic material, andkills algae, then reverts backto salt. The SCG then
reuses the salt and the process starts over again. The IntelliChlor system is comprised of the SCG and Power
Center.
The IntelliChlor Salt Chlorine Generator (SCG) is designed onlyto produce chlorine. The
SCG does not monitor or control chlorine levels in the pool or spa water.It is the pool
owner’s responsibility for monitoring and maintaining free chlorine levels at 1-3 ppm for pools and 3-5 ppm for
spas. It is the pool owner’s responsibility to check, on a regular basis, the free chlorine level while the pool
pump isrunning, and adjust the IntelliChlor Salt Chlorine Generator accordingly.
Salt is an inherently corrosive material. While the levels of salt required for proper
operationoftheIntelliChlor Salt Chlorine Generator arerelativelylow whencompared
to sea water and other salt solutions, placing any amount of salt in your pool increases the likelihood of
corrosion or other deterioration of pool equipment and any surfaces used in and around your pool. Metal parts
(including steel pools) and certain natural and man-made surfaces are particularlysusceptible to corrosion and
deterioration when used in and around salt water pools. PentairWater Pool and Spa (“Pentair”) does not
represent or otherwise guaranteethat the proper use of theIntelliChlor Salt Chlorine Generator willprevent
corrosion or other deterioration of pool equipment and any surfaces used in and around your pool. Consult your
experienced pool professional, who should be able to advise you on the proper material selection, installation
techniques for those materials, and the proper use, care and maintenance of those materials for your specific
pool type and location in order to minimize the corrosion and deterioration that is inherent in and around salt
waterpools.
FOR ALL NEWLY CONSTRUCTED OR RESURFACED PLASTER POOLS:Do not
operate the SCG with newly poured or resurfaced pool plaster. Salt is a corrosive
element and severe salt damage can occur to your pool. Wait at least ONE (1) MONTH after construction
to allow plaster to cure before adding salt and operating SCG.Follow the pool surface manufacturer’s
guidelines for your specific pool.
FOR NEWVINYL LINER POOLS,contact the manufacturer for recommended guidelines before adding
salt and operating the IntelliChlorSCG.
Features
• Superior design combines cell and control panel as oneassembly.
• Cell blades are made from a titanium metal base and coated with precious metal Ruthenium oxide.
• Cell blades are capable of producing chlorine for at least 10,000 hours, when the SCG is used properly.
• The SCG can be installed horizontally or vertically.
• Separate Power Center mounts to wall at equipment pad, for easyAC wiring.
• Electronics run cool for long, reliable life.
• Cell hour meter reports current usage to determine how many hours remain in the life of the unit.
• IC15 produces up to 0.278 kg of chlorine per day
• Head Loss of the SCG system installed into the main line is less than 6.9 kPa (1 psi).
• Salt level LED indicators show three ranges for the amount of salt in pool.
• Red and green LED indicators show system status for water flow, cell status and cold water.
• MORE and LESS output buttons control how much chlorine is produced.
• BOOST cycle sets the unit to maximum chlorine output for 24 hours of pump run time.
• UL listed to UL1081 standards for swimming pool chlorinators.
• Approved NSF regulatory standards, and CE certified.
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IntelliChlor®SCGSystem Components
An IntelliChlor®Salt Chlorine Generator system consists of one or more of the following:
• IC15 Cell and Power Center (P/N 520888): Designed for pools up to 56 800 L (15,000 Gal) and spas
up to 55,600 L (14,688 Gal). The cell will produce the equivalent of 0.278 kg of pure chlorine per
24 hours of continuous pool pump run time.
• IntelliChlor“dummy”bypass cell (P/N 520588): For new pool start-up.
IntelliChlor SCG ControlPanel and Cell Description
The IntelliChlor Salt Chlorine Generator (SCG) includes a control panel with buttons and LED
indicators to control the SCG and produce chlorine. The SCG measures the water temperature
and salt level to produce chlorine at the defined output. If the salt level in the pool water is too low
(red on salt display), the cell is turned off until salt is added to the pool. The controller has a self-
cleaning cycle which reverses the cell polarity, reducing calciumbuildup. This feature turns the
cell on and off at regular intervals to minimize calcium and scale buildup and furthermaximizes
celllife.
The SCG contains the control electronics and bipolar electrodes that electrically produce chlorine
when energized with DC current. Chlorine is generated as pool water containing salt passes
through the cell. The chlorine production can be varied by either adjustingthe sanitizer outputlevel
on the control panel and/or by varying the number of hours the SCG is on each day. The SCG
automatically reverses the cell electrode blades every few hours to help clean the cell. This
process does not interrupt the production of Chlorine. The SCG also contains a mechanical
flow sensor to ensure the proper amount of water is passing through the cell to allow chlorination to
occur. The SCG automatically measures the water salinity and temperature and displays three (3)
salinity ranges on the control panel using LED indicators. The SCG includes a 4.5 m (15 ft.) UL
approved four conductor 16-gauge cable for connection to the Power Center.
• Flow Sensor: A flow sensor assures that there will always be adequate water flow
through the SCG. If the SCG is not properly plumbed and/or does not receive adequate
water flow, no chlorine will be produced.
• Temperature Sensor: To protect the SCG from operation and potential damage when
the temperature of the pool water falls below 11° C, ±1.67° C (52° F, ±3° F), the
temperature sensor switches the SCG off, illuminates the COLD WATER light and no
chlorine will be produced.
• Salt Sensor: Two (2) salt sensor probes in the SCG are activated each time the SCG is
switched on and again during every 12 hours of continuous running.At each of those
times, the salt level LED indicator lights flash in a scrolling sequence for two (2) minutes
to indicate that the SCG is in analysis mode. After two (2) minutes, the LED indicators
lights will signal one (1) of three (3) salinity ranges. For more information, see “Salt Level
Status LEDs” on page 7.
Note: The salt sensor reading is within +/- 500 ppm accuracy.
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Control Panel
status LEDs
Clear sliding
cover
MORE and LESS
output buttons
IntelliChlor® SaltChlorineGenerator
IntelliChlor®SCG PowerSupply
The IntelliChlor Power Supply converts AC electrical current to a low-voltage AC electrical current which is
required to produce chlorine. The Power Supply is connected with the pool circulation pump electrical source
so that the SCG only operates when the pool pump is on. A 4.5 m (15 ft). cord connected to the IC15 unit
plugs into the Power Supply which plugs directly into a 110VAC outlet. The Power Supply can be mounted
vertically on the wall up to 4.5 m (15 ft) away from the SCG.. The Power Supply contains the transformer,
fuse (1 AMP 250 V, 3 AG), connector to the cell and the AC electrical cord with plug. There are no other
controls or lights on the Power Supply. The Power Supply must be connected to a GFCI protected outlet.
CAUTION - The
IntelliChlorPowerSupply
does NOT control thepump.
The IntelliChlor Salt
Chlorine Generator,model
IC15onlyproduces chlorine
when the pool pump is on.
IntelliChlor®Salt Chlorine Generator
External Power Supply
CAUTION - First
switch OFF AC power to
thePowerSupplybefore
pluggingor unplugging
the IntelliChlor SCG
IC15.
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System Schematic Diagram
The following schematic diagramshows atypical IntelliChlor®SCGsysteminstallation.
Note: This schematic diagram is not drawn to scale. Refer to the relevant portions of this Installation
and User’s Guide for information regarding proper placement and spacing of all equipment depicted in
this diagram.
Install Chlorine/Bromine Feeders afterthe IntelliChlor SCGCell
CAUTION -To avoid permanent damage to the IntelliChlor cell, automatic in-line chlorine/bromine feeders
(such as Pentair Water Pool and Spa® Rainbow models) MUST be installedAFTER the IntelliChlor cell as
shown below. When using the IntelliChlor with an in-floor cleaner pressure system, it is recommended that a
separate return line be used for the cleaner to reduce the increased water pressure stress on the IntelliChlor
cell.
Note: For best flow
sensing, provide at least
12"-18" of straight pipe in
front of the cell inlet. NOT TO SCALE
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