RecWaterTec SolarClear Consignes D'utilisation page 4

THE FIRST FEW WEEKS
During this period, you should see the ion level increase to approximately .3 ppm. Use the SolarClear daily and do not reduce the floating time
unless the ion level tends to climb too high. Remember, more ions are not better. Water has a capacity to hold only a certain amount of
minerals, and attempting to exceed the saturation point may result in minerals collecting on pool surfaces. It is important to spend a few
minutes each week to check the ion level and to keep the electrodes clean (see 'ELECTRODE CLEANING').
1. Upon reaching the recommended ion level of .3 ppm, initiate chlorine reduction by allowing the chlorine concentration to drop to
about half of its normal level, or approximately .5 ppm.
2. The pH may now be in the range of 7.2-7.8. The SolarClear works well at higher pH values, so do not arbitrarily attempt to adjust the
pH if it is within this recommended range. In general, use your SolarClear just enough to maintain an adequate ion level, and to
determine how little chlorine is necessary to keep the water clear. Allow the water to settle down and seek its own balanced condition.
3. Clean electrodes weekly, or as required.
ELECTRODE CLEANING
SolarClear is the only purifier that, in addition to generating beneficial mineral ions, collects undesirable minerals such as calcium and iron. This
has the effect of softening your water. The sacrificial mineral electrode is designed to slowly erode away, and in the process will form a scale
buildup which will require occasional cleaning. Additionally, the spring electrode may form a calcium scale and should also be cleaned. The
initial rate of buildup will be quicker in harder water, and will slow as the water becomes progressively softened. It is advantageous to clean
them weekly as heavily scaled electrodes will restrict electrical flow and slow the ionization process.
1. Lay unit face down, preferably on grass.
2. Remove thumbscrew, screen and end-cap.
3. Using a garden hose nozzle, blast with
water from different directions to knock
off loose material and scale.
4. Reduce the water flow and let the water
run over the electrodes. Use a cleaning
brush to remove the remaining residue.
AND/OR
1. With water running over the electrodes,
slide the spring up and down, while
making contact with the center electrode
from various directions. The residue will
wash away with the water.
The center electrode does not need to be cleaned down to bare metal, although the spring is relatively easy to clean completely. If the majority
of the scale is removed, the SolarClear will perform as designed. It is not possible to clean the electrodes too much or too often. The cleaner the
electrodes, the more efficient the Solar-Clear will be.
Occasionally, the screen will require cleaning to ensure a free flow of water and ion exchange. Because the mesh is very fine, deposits can slowly
choke the openings in the screen and restrict water flow. To clean the white mesh screen:
1. Hose out loose debris.
2. Immerse screen in a jar of vinegar until visually free of blue/white scale buildup.
OR
1. Mix about 1/3 muriatic or hydrochloric acid to 2/3 water in a jar and immerse screen into this mixture. The cleaning process will take a
minute or less. Do not expose screen to the acid mix for more than a minute as it could soften the plastic.
2. Rinse screen and reinstall.
NOTES
The diluted acid dip can also be used to clean the electrodes. Place the unit on top of the jar with the electrodes immersed and remove when
the bubbling action stops. Do not leave electrodes submerged for more than a few minutes. Rinse and reinstall screen
SolarClear Manual Version 1.1
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