Water Chemistry And Conditions - Pentair Pool Intellichlor Plus Serie Guide D'installation Et D'entretien

7
WATER CHEMISTRY, CONDITIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
DO NOT use trichloroisocyanuric acid ("Trichlor") or dichloroisocyanuric acid ("dichlor") in conjunction
with a salt chlorine generator. Using trichlor or dichlor may result in death or personal injury.
Salt is an inherently corrosive material. Metal components and certain pool surfaces are particularly
susceptible to corrosion and deterioration. Consult a pool professional for material selection,
installation techniques, and proper use, care and maintenance of your specific installation to minimize the corrosion
and deterioration.
NEVER use dry acid (sodium bisulfate) to adjust pH. A buildup of by-products can damage the
SCG.
1. New Pool Water: A recently filled or newly-refinished pool may contain matter that could affect the ability of
the SCG to produce chlorine properly. Follow the pool builder installation and startup guidelines.
After new pool construction has been completed, it is recommended that a spacer cell be installed until all
debris has been flushed from the plumbing and the water has been completely balanced. The spacer cell can
then be removed and the SCG cell can be installed and operated.
2. Super Chlorination: Removes contaminants that have combined with chlorine. This is accomplished by
raising the chlorine level quickly and dramatically. When the free chlorine level reaches ten times the amount
of combined chlorine the water can be considered super chlorinated. Refer to Start-up Procedure (Super
Chlorination), page 20 for instructions.
After super-chlorination, wait until the free chlorine level falls between 2-4 ppm before operating the SCG.
Note: On initial start-up of a pool, it is best to super chlorinate using a shock treatment purchased at your
local pool supplier.
3. Chloramines: Should not be present in pool water. Chloramines are formed when ammonia combines with
free chlorine and prevents it from disinfecting. Chloramines also burn the eyes and produce unpleasant
smells. Super Chlorinate to remove chloramines when initially starting up the pool, then as needed, to
maintain proper levels of free chlorine.
4. Cyanuric Acid: Used in outdoor pools to help stabilize and maintain proper levels of chlorine. Cyanuric
acid helps protect chlorine from UV degradation. Refer to Cyanuric Acid Chart, page 10. DO NOT USE
CYANURIC ACID IN INDOOR POOLS.
5. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): Adding salt to water raises its TDS level. When testing TDS, the individual
performing the test must be aware that salt has been added to the pool. The salinity level can then be
subtracted from the TDS test results and compared to a TDS level of a non-salt water pool.
6. Metals: Some metals can cause loss of chlorine, stain the pool or damage the SCG. Have a qualified pool
professional check for metals and provide removal methods.
7. Nitrates and Phosphates: Can indirectly produce abnormally high chlorine needs and will deplete chlorine
from the pool. In some cases nitrates may even lower your chlorine levels to zero.
INTELLICHLOR® PLUS and INTELLICHLOR® LT Installation and User' s Guide