Sta-Rite IC20 Installation Manual

®

IntelliChlor

Electronic Chlorine Generator

(Model IC60, IC40, IC20 and IC15)

Patents pending

Certified to NSF/ANSI 50

Installation and User’s Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - Salt is an inherently corrosive material. While the levels of salt required for proper operation
of the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator are relatively low when compared 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 metal pools) and certain
natural and man-made surfaces are particularly susceptible to corrosion and deterioration when used in and
around salt water pools. Pentair Water Pool and Spa® (“Pentair”) does not represent or otherwise guarantee that
the proper use of the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator will prevent 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 water pools.

© 2010 Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. All rights reserved

This document is subject to change without notice

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IntelliChlor®, IntelliTouch®, EasyTouch®, SunTouch® and Pentair Water Pool and Spa® are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies in the United States and/
or other countries. Unless noted, names and brands of others that may be used in this document are not used to
indicate an affiliation or endorsement between the proprietors of these names and brands and Pentair Water Pool
and Spa, Inc. Those names and brands may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of those parties or others.

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Contents

Important Warnings and Safety Instructions .................................................................................... iii - iv

IntelliChlor and Controller System Part Numbers ......................................................................................... ii

Technical Support ........................................................................................................................................ ii

IntelliChlor® Electronic Chlorine Generator Overview .................................................................................... 1

Features .................................................................................................................................................. 1

IntelliChlor System Components .................................................................................................................. 2

IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator Control Panel and Cell Description ............................................... 2

IntelliChlor IC20, IC40, IC60 Power Center and IC15 Power Supply ............................................................. 3

System Schematic Diagram ........................................................................................................................ 4

Install Chlorine/Bromine Feeders after the Intellichlor cell ............................................................................ 4

Loop Plumbing Diagram ............................................................................................................................... 5

IntelliChlor Plumbing Diagram ...................................................................................................................... 5

Section 1: IntelliChlor 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: Pool Water and Chemistry, Conditions and Precautions ....................................... 9

Pool Water Chemistry, Conditions and Precautions ...................................................................................... 9

Optimum Pool Water Conditions for Salt Water Pools (using the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator) 10

Covered Pools and Vinyl Liner Pool and Lowering Chlorine Output Levels .................................................. 10

Chlorine Testing ......................................................................................................................................... 11

What Type of Salt to Use ........................................................................................................................... 11

How Much Salt to Use? ............................................................................................................................. 11

Calculating the Saturation Index ................................................................................................................ 12

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 Pounds (Kg) of salt needed to maintain 3,000 ppm in pool .................................. 14

Table 3. Approximate amount of cyanuric acid to obtain 75 ppm in pool ................................................ 14

Pool Water Preparation ............................................................................................................................... 15

Determining Pool Size (Gallons of Water in Your Pool) ........................................................................... 15

Determining Pool Size (liters of water in your pool) ................................................................................ 15

Section 3: Operating IntelliChlor .............................................................................................17

Initial Start up Period ................................................................................................................................. 17

Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 17

Use of an external Pool Pump Timer is not required .............................................................................. 17

If you use a Pool Pump Timer ............................................................................................................... 17

Startup Procedure (Super Chlorination) ...................................................................................................... 18

Sanitizer Output Settings and Adjustments ............................................................................................... 18

Operating in Winter .................................................................................................................................... 18

General Recommendations ................................................................................................................... 19

General Cautions .................................................................................................................................... 19

Section 4: User Maintenance.................................................................................................... 21

Daily service .............................................................................................................................................. 21

Weekly service .......................................................................................................................................... 21

Monthly Service......................................................................................................................................... 21

IECG Usage Hours Meter .......................................................................................................................... 22

Cleaning the IECG Cell Blades .................................................................................................................. 22

Winterizing ................................................................................................................................................. 23

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Section 5: Installation ............................................................................................................... 25

Kit Contents .............................................................................................................................................. 25

Required Tools ........................................................................................................................................... 25

IntelliChlor “Dummy” Cell ........................................................................................................................... 26

Selecting Model Size - IntelliChlor Model IC20, IC40, IC60 ........................................................................ 26

Installing the IntelliChlor Cell Assembly ..................................................................................................... 26

Connecting the Cell Power Cable to the Power Center ........................................................................... 27

Connecting the Power Supply Cable to the IC15 Cell ............................................................................. 27

Connecting IC20, IC40, IC60 Power Center to IntelliTouch, EasyTouch or SunTouch System ................ 28

Wiring AC Power from IntelliChlor and IntelliFlo pump to

IntelliTouch, EasyTouch and SunTouch Automation Control System ...................................................... 29

Connecting IntelliChlor to an SunTouch System .................................................................................... 30

Wiring AC Power from IntelliChlor and IntelliFlo to Automation Control System

(IntelliTouch, EasyTouch and SunTouch Automation Control System) ........................................................ 30

Section 6: Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................33

Table 1: Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 33

System Specifications - 110 VAC and 220 VAC Wiring ..............................................................................35

220 VAC Basic System Wiring............................................................................................................... 35

110 VAC Basic System Wiring............................................................................................................... 36

IC15 System Specifications and Wiring ......................................................................................37

Warranty Information ................................................................................................................... 38

IntelliChlor® IC20/IC40/IC60 and Controller System Part Numbers

Refer to the following part numbers when configuring the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator and the
IntelliChlor Power Center with an IntelliTouch®, EasyTouch® or SunTouch® system.

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Technical Support

Sanford, North Carolina (8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Eastern Time)
Moorpark, California (8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Pacific Time)
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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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 be followed, including the following:

WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC

SHOCK, OR INJURY TO 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

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product.

WARNING: CHLORINE GAS BUILDUP CAN OCCUR WITH IMPROPER WIRING: To reduce the risk of

personal injury the IntelliChlor® Electronic Chlorine Generator (IECG) 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
receive power only when the pool pump is on. Otherwise, dangerous chlorine gas buildup can occur. The IECG
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

water circulation. A build-up of flammable gases will result in hazardous conditions.

CAUTION - IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator (IECG) 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.

Electronic Chlorine Generator (IECG) without proper flow or

CAUTION - When using the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator (IECG) with an IntelliTouch

EasyTouch® or SunTouch® system, always wire the IECG Power Center to the pump side of the relay located in
the IntelliTouch, EasyTouch or SunTouch load center. This wiring method does not require a ground fault circuit­interrupter (GFCI) to protect the circuit. A green colored terminal (or a wire connector marked “G”, “GR”,
“Ground” or “Grounding”) is provided within the terminal compartment in the Power Center transformer
enclosure. To reduce risk of electric shock, connect this terminal or connector to the grounding terminal of
your electric service or supply panel with a conductor equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying
this equipment. The power supply must be interconnected with pool pump motor power source. This insures
the IECG and pool pump will switch on and off together.

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When mixing acid with water, ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER. NEVER ADD

WATER TO ACID.

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 Electronic Chlorine Generator (IECG)

a minimum of five (5) feet away from the inside wall of the pool.

CAUTION - Install the IECG a minimum of three (3) feet 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 five (5) feet (1.5 m) of the inside walls of a
swimming pool, spa, or hot tub, when the unit is installed within five (5) feet of the inside walls of the swimming
pool, spa, or hot tub.

Canada - Industry Canada (IC) - This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada. (1999)

FCC Standard - 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart C (Section 15.247). This version is limited to chapter 1 to chapter 11

by specified firmware controlled in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Interference Statement - This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Note: Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for FCC compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the device.

CAUTION - The IC15 Power Supply must be interconnected with pool pump motor power source. This
ensures the IECG and pool pump will switch on and off together. When the IC15 (IECG) is installed in Europe,
IC15 (IECG) power supply fuses should ONLY be obtained from the manufacturer.

WARNING - The IC15 Power Supply is only intended for use with the IC15 cell, DO NOT PLUG ANY
OTHER INTELLICHLOR CELL INTO THIS POWER SUPPLY, SEVERE DAMAGE WILL RESULT.

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IntelliChlor® Electronic Chlorine Generator Overview

The IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator (IECG) salt chlorinator uses a process known as electrolysis to
produce chlorine gas which immediately dissolves into a solution to create Hypochlorite (a pool and spa water
sanitizer) from a low concentration of salt added to the pool water. Hypochlorite kills bacteria, oxidizes organic
material, and kills algae, then reverts back to salt. The IECG then reuses the salt and the process starts over
again. The IntelliChlor system is comprised of the IECG and Power Center.

CAUTION - The IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator (IECG) is designed only to produce chlorine. The
IECG 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 the APSP recommended range of 2.0 to 4.0 parts per million
(ppm). It is the pool owner’s responsibility to check, on a regular basis, the free chlorine level while the pool
pump is running, and adjust the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator accordingly.

WARNING - Salt is an inherently corrosive material. While the levels of salt required for proper operation
of the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator are relatively low when compared 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 particularly susceptible to corrosion and deterioration when used in and
around salt water pools. Pentair Water Pool and Spa (“Pentair”) does not represent or otherwise guarantee that
the proper use of the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator will prevent 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 water pools.

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CAUTION - FOR ALL NEWLY CONSTRUCTED OR RESURFACED PLASTER POOLS: Do not operate
the IECG 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 IECG. Follow the pool surface manufacturer’s guidelines for your
specific pool.

FOR NEW VINYL LINER POOLS, contact the manufacturer for recommended guidelines before
adding salt and operating the IECG.

Features

• Superior design combines cell and control panel as one assembly.

• 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 IECG is used properly.

• The IECG can be installed horizontally or vertically.

• Separate Power Center mounts to wall at equipment pad, for easy AC 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.

• IC60 model produces up to 2 lbs of chlorine per day, IC40 model produces up to 1.40 lbs. per day, the
IC20 model produces up to 0.70 lbs per day and the IC15 produces up to 0.60 lbs. of chlorine per day.

• Salt level LED indicators show four ranges for the amount of salt in pool.

• Red and green LED indicators show system status for power, water flow, and cell status.

• 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 System Components

An IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator IntelliChlor system consists of one or more of the following:

IC15 Cell (P/N 520888): Designed for pools up to 15,000 U.S. gallons (56,000 cubic meters). The cell

•
will produce the equivalent of 0.60 pounds of pure chlorine per 24 hours of continuous pool pump run
time.

•

IC20 Cell (P/N 520554): Designed for pools up to 20,000 U.S. gallons (75,000 liters). The cell will

produce the equivalent of 0.70 lbs. of pure chlorine per 24 hours of continuous pool pump run time.

•

IC40 Cell (P/N 520555): Designed for pools up to 40,000 U.S. gallons (150,000 liters). The cell will

produce the equivalent of 1.40 lbs. of pure chlorine per 24 hours of continuous pool pump run time.

•

IC60 Cell (P/N 521105): Designed for pools up to 60,000 U.S. gallons (227,124 liters). The cell will

produce the equivalent of 2 lbs. of pure chlorine per 24 hours of continuous pool pump run time.

•

PC100 (P/N 520556): Power Center Kit. Provides power and control communication to and from the

IntelliChlor cell. Used for IC20, IC40 and IC60 IntelliChlor cell.

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IntelliChlor “dummy” bypass cell (P/N 520588): For new pool start-up.

Note: For IntelliChlor and IntelliTouch, EasyTouch and SunTouch controller parts numbers, refer to
“IntelliChlor and Controller System Part Numbers” on page v.

IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator Control Panel and Cell Description

The IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator (IECG) includes a control panel with buttons and
LED indicators to control the IECG and produce chlorine. The IECG 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 calcium buildup. This
feature turns the cell on and off at regular intervals to minimize calcium and scale buildup and
further maximizes cell life.

The IECG contains the control electronics and bipolar electrodes that electrically produces 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 adjusting the sanitizer output level
on the control panel and/or by varying the number of hours the IECG is on each day. The IECG

automatically reverses the cell electrode blades every few hours to help clean the cell. This
process does not interrupt the production of Chlorine. The IECG also contains a mechanical

flow sensor to ensure the proper amount of water is passing through the cell to allow chlorination to
occur. The IECG automatically measures the water salinity and temperature and displays four (4)
salinity ranges on the control panel using LED indicators. The IECG includes a 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 IECG. If the IECG is not properly plumbed and/or does not receive adequate
water flow, no chlorine will be produced.

• Temperature Sensor: To protect the IECG from operation and potential damage when

the temperature of the pool water falls below 52° F, ±3° F (11° C, ±1.67° C), the
temperature sensor switches the IECG off, and no chlorine will be produced.

• Salt Sensor: Two (2) salt sensor probes in the IECG are activated each time the IECG 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 IECG is in analysis mode. After two (2) minutes, the LED indicators
lights will signal one (1) of four (4) 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 Electronic Chlorine Generator

IntelliChlor Power Center (IC20, IC40 IC60)

The IntelliChlor Power Center converts AC electrical current to a low-voltage DC electrical current which is
required to produce chlorine. The power supply is connected with the pool circulation pump electrical source
so that the IECG only operates when the pool pump is on. The Power Center should be mounted vertically on
the wall up to fifteen (15) feet away from the IECG. The Power Center contains the transformer, fuse,
connector to the cell and the AC electrical current wiring configuration with the DC electrical current output
cable to the IECG. A fuse holder is mounted on the bottom of the Power Center for additional protection.
There are no other controls or lights on the Power Center. For information about installing and proper use of
the Power Center, see the “IntelliChlor Power Center Installation Guide,” (P/N 520590).

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CAUTION - The IntelliChlor
Power Center does NOT control
the pump. The IntelliChlor
Electronic Chlorine Generator
only produces chlorine when the
pool pump is on.

IntelliChlor IC20, IC40 IC60 Power Center (Model PC 100)

CAUTION - Before plugging or
unplugging the IntelliChlor Electronic
Chlorine Generator to the Power Center,
first switch off the AC power to the Power
Center.

IntelliChlor Power Supply

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 IECG only operates when the pool pump is on. A 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 fifteen (15) feet away from the IECG.. 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
IntelliChlor Power Supply
does NOT control the pump.
The IntelliChlor Electronic
Chlorine Generator, model
IC15 only produces chlorine
when the pool pump is on.

IntelliChlor IC15 External Power Supply

CAUTION - First
switch OFF AC power to
the Power Supply before
plugging or unplugging
the IntelliChlor IC15.

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System Schematic Diagram

The following schematic diagram shows a typical IntelliChlor system installation.

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 after the IntelliChlor Cell

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 installed AFTER 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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Loop Plumbing Diagram

The IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator is designed to operate with water flow rates from 25 gallons per
minute (gpm) up to 105 gpm. Do not exceed 105 gpm or pipe manufacturers recommended flow rate,
whichever is less. For flow rates over 80 gpm, it is recommend that you use a bypass loop (as shown below)
for best chlorine production. Installations with flow rates over 80 gallons per minute are those that have
in-floor cleaning systems or booster pumps. These systems MUST use a bypass loop with the IECG with a
flow control valve that assures that the flow through the IECG is maintained within its designed operating
water flow rates.

Bypass loop

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NOT TO SCALE

Flow control valve

IntelliChlor Plumbing Diagram

Plumbing the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator (IECG):

• Always install the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator AFTER the filter and heater (see

“System Diagram” on page 4). The ICEG should be no closer than three (3) feet away from the
heater outlet.

• If the IECG is installed on a pool/spa combination system, install (see diagram below) the IECG

BEFORE the pool/spa return valve to allow proper chlorination of both the pool and spa and also to
avoid creating gas traps in the pipes.

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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IntelliChlor Control Panel

Salt Level Status LEDs

The IECG salt level checks the pool water daily and displays the levels as follows:

Green LED: Good salt. The pool water salt level is between 2800 ppm
and 4500, and the IECG is producing chlorine. IECG salt LED should
always be showing GREEN level for better results.

Green LED (Flashing): Salt level is above 4500 ppm. Chlorine is being
produced but the salt level is too high which increases the risk of
corrosion and deterioration of pool equipment and surfaces in and around
the pool. Pool water needs to be drained and refilled one (1) foot at a
time until the salt level is below 4500 ppm.

Red LED: Low salt. The water salt level is below 2800 ppm. The IECG
will be producing chlorine at reduced efficiency. It is highly
recommended to add salt. See (*) Note below.

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Red LED: Very low salt. The water salt level has fallen below 2600 ppm.

The IECG will not produce chlorine until salt is added. The IECG is OFF.
See (*) Note below.

NOTE (*): Salinity readings will be accurate after the first power up of
the IECG, following a 24 hour period. After every salt addition, proper
dilution and salinity readings should be done after the pump has been
running for at least 24 hours.

DO NOT take salinity readings when the “LOW SALT” Red LED is
flashing or during the 24 hrs. dilution period. Otherwise, readings WILL
NOT be accurate.

Status LEDs

Pwr: Shows the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator power status:

• Red: An error is occurring in the IECG. Service is needed.

• Green: The IECG is operational and ready.

Cell: Shows the status of the IECG.

• Green (flashing): The IECG needs to be inspected. The blades

may have calcium buildup. The IECG is not producing chlorine.

• Green: IECG is good and producing chlorine

No Light: IECG is off and not producing chlorine. It may be in an
off-period of the sanitizing cycle and will return on shortly. This
light will also be blank if the water temperature is below
52° F +/-3° F (11° C +/ 1.67° C). This cold water cutoff mode
extends the blade life.

Flow: This light indicates the status of water flowing through the IECG.

• Red: Insufficient water flow through the IECG, no chlorine is being produced.

• Green: Sufficient water flow to produce chlorine.

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Operator Control Panel (continued)

Sanitizer Output LED Indicators

The five (5) LED indicators display as a bar graph to show in 20% increments, the percentage of time the
chlorine is produced per hour of pump run time. In BOOST mode, these LEDs (blink from left to right).

Note: If no LEDs are lit, the output is set to 0% and the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator is
not producing chlorine.

• 0% - No LEDs lit - No chlorine produced - IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator is off.

• 20% - 1 LED lit - Produces chlorine 20% of each hour of pump run time, 12 minutes on, 48 minutes off.

• 40% - 2 LEDs lit - Produces chlorine 40% of each hour of pump run time, 24 minutes on, 36 minutes off.

• 60% - 3 LEDs lit - Produces chlorine 60% of each hour of pump run time, 36 minutes on, 24 minutes off.

• 80% - 4 LEDs lit - Produces chlorine 80% of each hour of pump run time, 48 minutes on, 12 minutes off.

• 100% - 5 LEDs lit - Produces chlorine almost 100% of each the hour of pump run time, 59 minutes on, 1 minute off.

Note: If connected to an IntelliTouch, EasyTouch or SunTouch system, these lights may slowly flash
when the output is set to a value not exactly 20%, 40%, 60% 80% or 100%. Example: 21% output
setting from the IntelliTouch, EasyTouch or SunTouch will flash the 20% light.

More and Less Output Buttons

The More and Less buttons control the percentage of time of each hour that the IntelliChlor Electronic
Chlorine Generator is producing chlorine while the pump is on (see Sanitizer Output LED indicators above).
The lights act as a bar graph: the more lights that are on, the more that chlorine is produced. Slide the panel
cover up to access the More, Less and Boost On/Off buttons. To exit Boost mode, press and hold both the

More and Less buttons. Note: When a IC20, IC40 or IC60 is connected to an IntelliTouch®,
EasyTouch® or SunTouch® system, the Less and More buttons are disabled and IntelliChlor Sanitizer
Output is controlled externally.

More: Increases the time the cell produces chlorine, in 20% increments. Example: The Sanitizer Output

display is showing 20%. Pressing the MORE button once will turn on the 40% light. The unit will produce
chlorine 40% of each hour the IECG is on. Pressing MORE again will turn on the 60% light, and so on until
all five (5) lights are on.

Less: Decreases the time the cell produces chlorine, in 20% increments. Example: The Sanitizer Output

display is showing 40%. Pressing the LESS button once will turn off the 40% light, leaving only the 20%
light. The unit will produce chlorine 20% of each hour the IECG is on. Pressing LESS again will turn off the
20% light, leaving no lights on, no chlorine is produced.

Boost On/Off: Press and hold both the More and Less buttons together to activate Boost mode on or off.

Boost mode sets the sanitizer output to run 100% for the next 24 hours of pool pump run time. If the time
clock switches off the pump cycle, then switches power back on the next day, Boost mode will continue until
24 hours has elapsed since Boost mode was turned on or Boost mode is canceled by the user. The Sanitizer
Output display will show a pattern LED display to indicate Boost mode.

Self-Cleaning

The self-cleaning feature reduces scale buildup on the blades of the IECG. The self-cleaning cycle tends to
reduce the life of the IECG, therefore, it should be used only to the extent necessary to minimize the scale
buildup on the blades. The self-cleaning cycle can be adjusted to run every 2, 3, 4, or 5 hours, whichever is the
optimal for your particular pool conditions in order to minimize scale buildup but maximize the life of the IECG.
It is factory set to two (2) hours for the first 30 days of operation, then automatically switches to three (3)
hours. To change the self-cleaning cycle, press and hold the LESS button for three (3) seconds. The sanitizer
output display will show the number of hours in a bar graph style. The number of output LEDs lit is the number
of reverse hours. Pressing More or Less button will change this setting. Example: The self-clean cycle is set to

run for four (4) hours and the pool owner chooses to change it to three (3) hours to optimize the blade cleaner cycle for
your particular pool conditions. Press and hold the LESS button for three (3) seconds. The sanitizer output display will
blank, then light up the 20%, 40%, 60% and 80% lights, four (4) total. This is a four (4) hours reverse setting. Pressing
the LESS button once within ten (10) seconds will switch off the 80% light, leaving only three (3) lights on, now at a three
(3) hours reverse setting. Wait ten (10) seconds and this mode will end automatically, returning to the original sanitizer
output display.

IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator Installation and User’s Guide