RC-50 USER MANUAL
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1. Page 18 J RC 50 Control Box Features The RC 50 control box has one LCD display screen and one control knob for easy to use simplicity RC 50 Control Unit 6 E i Ww LCD Display Output Adjust Knob MODEL RC 50 POOL SYSTEM MineralPure com Main Screens Output Current Indicator Splash Screen Normal Operating Screen Electrode ae Status Icon Coil RE Status Icon TI IT Iun uH H DIL O ES N UNIT FLUHCTIOHIMG C imt Messages Revision Number Page 19 J RC 50 Control Box Features Continued mri STEADY ON NORMAL OPERATION The electrode icon on the upper right side of the main screen indicates the electrical polarity as well as its operational status The pictures to the right show the electrode icon jal Jl switching from one polarity to the other This will occur every five minutes and allow the electrodes to wear evenly to maximize the life of the electrodes Output Current Indicator This value indicates the output current flowing through the electrodes It is adjustable from zero OFF to six hundred milliamps mA in five mA increments Electrode Status Icon BLINKING CHECK ELECTRODE or WATER TDS TOO LOW In this mode the electrode 1con will blink The output current indicator will also change from the set to current value to the actual current value The main cause for this to occur 1s Ji LI Jl the TDS level of the water is too low In most cases the2. W A I ER EMVikw TECGCHINIOLOOGSIES Sustainable solutions for our future RC 50 USER MANUAL POOL SYSTEM with built in 6 13 CLM 284 Table of Contents PURE POOL SYSTEM Model RC 50 Page s A Important Safety Instructions csssssssccccssccssssssssscccsscccsssscssscccsssccsescsssees A B Identifying the RC 50 CoMmpomnents sssssssssccccccsssssssssscccccccscessssssscccosees 5 C Tools and Materials ReOGQUi re sscsicesccscesascncesaessevescondecersesscncyenrsacesnssssvessendeversesseses 6 DSU SEV Yarns c 6 M S PINS GAMING the WG R 7 12 B2 balin mes he POOLS Vy AUC unie E E E 13 15 G Starting Up the System Operation Instructions eee eee eere eer 15 16 H Proper Procedures of Maintaining a Healthy Pool 17 I Cleaning and or Replacing the Electrodes User Maintenance 18 J RC 50 Control Box Features e eee eere ee e eee eee eee e eee eee esos sette tees sonos 19 23 K bolum EEEN EEE AEREE REEE RESE 23 25 L Optional RC 50 COmMpPOMeM ts ccccciescissasssaisscsssaiecevencseaclescdnsriassissessoaseanvaskseesiaccinsnias 25 BL IRC 90 SDOGCHICallOHS ooo rito EE EE PEE EEE EEEE EE LEE 26 Thank you for purchasing the RC 50 MineralPURE ScaleBlaster unit for your swimming pool Using new state of the art microchip technology you have un
3. i hart I CLE 11 Pali eee D ao Threaded Male Adapters 2 LES 1 i m CET 0008 Control Unit Mount 2 1 2 Reducers 2 ing Brackets 4 CET 0607 Mounting Bracket Screws 4 O Ring 1 CET 0648 Enclosure Lid Securing Screws 2 Flow Cell Chamber 1 a a Warranty Card 1 CET 0647 Page 5 C Tools and Materials Required Bullet Level Channel Lock Wrench e Conduit Connector 2 Straight Conduit Flexible Electric hookup cable Crescent Wrench Drill amp Drill Bits Hacksaw or Pipe Cutter Hammer eae Cement PVC Cleaner Primer e Screwdrivers Flat amp Phillips Screws amp Anchors Teflon Tape or Liquid Teflon Utility Knife Voltage Meter Wire Stripper Other tools may be required D Site Survey The RC 50 MineralPURE ScaleBlaster unit should be installed at the pool s pump and filter area You will need to locate a place to mount the RC 50 control box on a wall and within 10 feet or so of where you will install the electrode chamber and ScaleBlaster signal coil on the return line of your pool equipment This location will also need to be within 6 feet of an electrical source ControljBox mfp E j Location Adl r SPower L Source Bitin saleBlaster ignalicable within im Yo chamberg i Aithin 10 feet c wet 3 cn sagit a 4 2 LS y LI ut B it PW D en E Installing the Unit Installing the Electr
4. GROUND When installed properly the unit should come on and off when the pool pump goes on and off WIRING DIAGRAM CLOCK 230V 2 WIRE MOTOR AND GROUND BLACK 230V SREE TO RC 50 SUPPLY INE WHITE CONTROL CES GROUND BOX GREEN 115 VAC Operation Connect either the white wire or the black wire to the LOAD side on the timer box It makes no difference which colored wire goes to the two load screws Connect the green wire to ground When installed properly the unit should come on and off when the pool pump goes on and off WIRING DIAGRAM CLOCK 115V 2 WIRE MOTOR AND GROUND 415v CREEN BLACK TO RC 50 suPPLY WTS WHITE CONTROL ee GROUND BOX GREEN Connecting the pump motor to the control box 5 Disconnect the back plate to the motor where the electrical connections are You will notice two connections where the power source comes in and is connected Connect the MineralPURE s power cable black white and green to the same as the motor s connections If connected properly the unit should come on and off with the motor Page 10 E Installing the Unit Continued Connecting the control box to the electrical source 6 A small flat head screw driver is required for installation Once the wiring is run through the conduit attach the wires to the terminal block located on the inner left side of control box Attach the black wire to the terminal marked LINE attach th
5. bottom of the main screen Listed below are the messages and their meanings 1 UNIT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY Lets the user know everything is OK and that the control unit is functioning 2 CHECK ELECTRODE CONNECTIONS A problem with the electrode connection has been detected Inspect the electrode wire connection to the electrode terminals make sure they are well connected and there is no corrosion Also inspect the electrode cable and make sure there are no cuts or gouges 3 INSPECT ELECTRODE FOR SHORTS The control box has detected a short between the electrode elements This can be caused by a piece of metal physically touching both of the electrode terminals or by a piece of metal inside the electrode chamber touching both electrodes 4 CHECK COIL CONNECTIONS The coil wire s has been disconnected Check the wiring and the black and red binding posts to make sure there are no loose or disconnected wires 5 INSPECT ELECTRODE amp MAKE SURE TDS IS NOT TOO LOW This message will be displayed if the user 1s setting the output current to a level that the control unit is unable to obtain This is caused by the electrode resistance being too high This increased resistance can be caused by a worn out electrode or by a low TDS level in the water A TDS of 250ppm will allow a current flow of about 425 450 mA with a new set of electrodes Diagnostic Screen This screen is used to display more technical information to the user or service t
6. code on the output adjust knob The following code will access the LCD contrast adjustment screen 1 Turn the output current knob until the output current indicator 1s l 010 wait about two seconds and you will notice the electrode icon Ji Lil Jl will switch polarities Page 22 J RC 50 Control Box Features Continued 2 Next dial in 035 and wait 2 seconds 3 Next dial in 020 and wait 2 seconds The display will now look like the picture to the right The LCD display s contrast can now be adjusted Adjustments will make the display easier to read l Lii in different light levels After nine seconds of inactivity on the control knob the Fee RC 50 will return to the main screen After the screen switches back the new LCD contrast level will be recorded in the control unit and will then always ni m return to this new level when powering up Of course the operator can always change it again 1f needed K Troubleshooting Cloudy Water or Algae Present If algae 1s present you must take steps to solve the reason it formed First brush the algae then add chlorine to the pool to oxidize Check filtering system and backwash or clean filter Check water chemistry especially pH Make sure ion level is in range You may need to oxidize more frequently if problems persist JD ILUST CONTRAST Ho If cloudy water is a problem add chlorine to clear it up Again make sure all readings are in the proper range and filter
7. is clean Usually cloudy water is from a poor filtering system Make sure you oxidize on a timely basis Never add granular chlorine without dissolving it first or pouring it directly into the skimmer Can t Obtain the Proper Copper Ion Level If you are unable to obtain the proper 1on level check all of the following factors to solve the problem 1 High algae growth and cloudy water Ion level too low A high algae growth or cloudy water will use up all available copper and silver ions in the water that the unit can produce This would result in a low ion level Make sure the pool water 1s balanced see the rest of this section and turn up the control knob to a higher reading Oxidize the water with chlorine 2 Correct sizing of the pool If the pool is larger than 50 000 gallons you may need a stronger system 3 Scaled dirty or worn electrodes check electrode scroll comes on A blue greenish coating around the electrodes 1s normal However a build up of scale dirt or debris around the electrodes can prevent the unit from producing ions Simply unscrew the electrodes and clean the buildup using an old toothbrush and use a lemon juice or muriatic acid water solution See details in section H page 18 4 Can t get a high reading on the display TDS is too low If your pool has brand new water in it and you are unable to obtain a desirable reading on the control unit chances are the TDS level 1s too low See detailed section on pa
8. milliamp mA readouts and go from 005 to 600 in 5 mA increments If the readout does not go all the way to 600 chances are the TDS level is not over 300 or so Do not cause any alarm or add salt to the pool unless you are not able to obtain the desired ion level more in this section to follow Page 15 G Starting Up the System continued eoe EndnmmmummmmumumumumummummummummummumummmummummumumumummummummumEmEENENENENENENENENENENENENMENENENENMNENMNEENMENA THE DESIRED ION LEVEL IN THE POOL IS 0 2 0 3 ummmmmmumumumuuumummuuuuumuuuuuuumumumummuumumumumuuuuuuumuuuumumuumuuuumuuumumu o T mu y nummn There are a lot of factors that can effect the rate the MineralPURE will produce the ions see section in Trou bleshooting In order to get the desired reading of 0 2 to 0 3 quickly you will need to set the unit to its maxi mum current output 600mA Turn the knob clockwise to reach this setting Again if you can t reach 600 do not worry at this time Eventually the TDS level will rise as will your readout Other factors that effect the level 10ns are produced are keeping the pH under 7 8 the number of hours the filter runs and the setting of the unit Other factors include water temperature and the amount of algae bacteria al ready in the water As a rule of thumb it will take about 24 hours to get a pool of 10 000 gallons fully ionized and to the desired level of 0 2 0 3 So if your pool is 20 000 gallons it ma
9. CI should interrupt power Push the reset button Power should be restored If the GFCI fails to operate in this manner the GFCI is defective If the GFCI interrupts power to the unit without the test button being pushed a ground current is flowing indicating the possibility of an electric shock Do not use this unit Disconnect the unit and have the problem corrected by a qualified service representative before using 9 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 only on metal enclosures A wire connector is provided on this unit to connect a minimum No 8 AWG 8 4 mm solid copper conductor between this unit and any metal equipment metal enclosures of electrical equipment metal water pipe or conduit within 5 feet 1 5 m of the unit 7T DANGER Risk of electric shock Install at least 5 feet 1 5 m from all metal surfaces As an alternative a spa may be installed within 5 feet of metal surfaces if each metal surface is permanently connected by a minimum No 8 AWG 8 4 mm solid copper conductor to the wire connector on the terminal box that is provided for this purpose B Identifying the RC 50 Components The RC 50 MineralPURE unit should contain all the components listed below Control Unit 1 Y A LE I RC 50 USER MANUAL Copper Test Kit 1 CLA 41 A vn Users Manual 1 MineralPURE QUICK CHART MODEL RC 50 9 ScaleBlaster Signal Wire 60ft 12 Zip Ties 3 V RC 50 Quick
10. M RC 50 Specs RC 50 IONIZER SPECIFICATION SHEET Water Specifications POOL SIZE up to 50 000 U S gallons IONIZATION METHOD electrolysis of copper or copper silver alloy electrodes ELECTRODE CHAMBER 2 black tee with bushings for 2 or 1 2 PVC pipe ELECTRODE one set 3 long comprised of copper CLE 11 or optionally available copper silver alloy CLE 42 or CLE 44 HEAD LOSS Flow Rate Total Head Loss psi 25 gpm 0 06 psi 50 gpm 0 21 psi Hydrostatic Pressure Maximum Recommended Pressure 50PSI Ion Production With the output set to 300mA this ionizer produces 215mg of copper ions per hour 600mA this ionizer produces 430mg of copper ions per hour These measurements were made with the following conditions Electrode Used CLE 11 Water Temperature 72 7 F Total Chlorine 0 pH 7 45 TDS 347 mg L Hardness 215 mg L Total Alkalinity 85 mg L Electrical Specifications INPUT VOLTAGE 90 to 264 VAC at 47 to 63 HZ auto switching INPUT CURRENT 300 mA rms at 120VAC 150 mA rms at 240VAC INPUT POWER up to 20 Watts OUTPUT VOLTAGE 2VDC to 20VDC Auto Ranging OUTPUT CURRENT Adjustable in 5mA increments 0 TO 600mA DC CIRCUIT PROTECTION internal fuse and input line surge protection to IEC 61000 4 5 level 3 FUSES 1 ea 2A Slo Acting Cartridge Style 250VAC 5x20mm 1 ea 4A Slo Acting Cartridge Style 250VAC 5x20mm Mechanical Specifications ENCLOSURE weather resistant NEMA 4 rated high impact corrosion resistant t
11. NNMA Ionizers are designed for supplementary disinfection and therefore are intended for use with appropriate residual levels of EPA registered disinfecting chemicals Specific residual levels of EPA registered disinfecting chemicals may be required by the regulatory agency having authority WARNING Excessive amounts of Copper may cause staining of pool and spa surfaces ummmmummmummumuummuumuumumumuuummuumumuuuuuuuuuuumumumumuumumumumumuumuumumuuuuumuumumumu o nERERMNMNA ummmmumumun Add a Sequestering Agent for Marcite Gunite Pool If your pool 1s made of a white marcite or gunite finish we strongly recommend you add a sequestering agent to prevent any type of staining in the pool There are two types we recommend Pool Stain Treat by United Chemical 800 524 5550 Jacks Magic 800 348 1656 These products or ones similar are available in all pool stores worldwide Page 17 I Cleaning and or Replacing the Electrodes The only part of the MineralPURE Ionizer that will need 7 AN maintenance or replacement is the electrodes They should last 17x about 1 5 years depending on your pool size length of swimming season water temperature and how well the water was balanced ion level pH etc If the LCD display reads a warning to Check Electrodes it may be time to clean or replace them To inspect the electrodes simply unscrew the electrode chamber with your hands and visually inspect the electrode bars A blue
12. RC 50 should work at any reading with a TDS of about 400ppm or so All TDS levels go up when anything is added to the pool water but if you need to add regular salt to the pool to bring up the TDS level One pound of salt will add 12ppm of TDS per 10 000 gallons If you have had the pool for several months or years and the check electrode scroll comes on and you are unable to keep the unit on a higher setting the electrodes may need to be cleaned or replaced See chapter H in this manual When initially installing the unit and you notice the inspect electrode scroll coming on or when you try to set the unit to a higher reading and it returns back to a lower setting this is due to a low TDS or Total Dissolved Solids reading Chances are your pool has brand new water in it Do not be alarmed For example the RC 50 can reach 600 on the control box but it goes back to 525 or something like that Unless your pool is 50 000 gallons or your water is very warm 90 degrees and you are unable to reach the desired Ion level in the pool there is nothing to worry about If you are unable to obtain the desired Ion level and all other factors listed in this chapter have been ruled out you should test the TDS level Any pool store can give you this reading or your dealer might have a meter with him Page 24 K Troubleshooting Continued No Output Reading on Display Unit Not Working Properly If for any reason you do not get a reading on the cont
13. TDS level will rise and no action 1s required Another reason for this warning is that the electrodes are worn out and need replacing See the section on Inspecting and Replacing the Electrodes for more information BLINKING with SHORT SHORT CIRCUIT on ELECTRODE This error mode is very unlikely to occur If it should happen most likely it will be caused by something usually a piece of metal bridging shorting the electrode terminals To correct the error check the electrode terminals and wiring to make sure they are not touching each other Also make sure no foreign material 1s shorting out the electrode from inside the electrode chamber BLINKING with OPEN OPEN CIRCUIT on ELECTRODE faul Il This will most likely happen if one of the wires gets cut or otherwise disconnected from the electrode Check both terminals on the electrode making sure they are connected and not excessively corroded Also make sure there are no nicks or cuts in the electrode cable Coil Status Icon STEADY ON NORMAL OPERATION The coil icon on the right side of the main screen indicates the operational status of the ScaleBlaster coil BLINKING OPEN COIL This indicates the coil has been disconnected from the RC 50 control unit Check the red and black binding post to make sure the coil wires are connected properly Page 20 J RC 50 Control Box Features Continued scrolling Status Messages The scrolling status message 1s located at the
14. ater and can cause cloudiness Always add an oxidizer whenever the water loses its sparkle Don t wait for the water to get cloudy or an extra dose will be required There are several oxidizer options Non chlorine shock Add one 1 pound of potassium monopersulfate non chlorine shock per 10 000 gallons once a week during the warm weather season less frequently during the cooler weather or when the water loses its sparkle You may also want to add some non chlorine shock after a rainstorm if the pool was left uncovered These are available in most pool stores or at Leslie s Swimming Pool Supplies 1 800 537 5437 ask for Fresh N Clear Household bleach Add two 2 quarts of regular household bleach per 10 000 gallons once a week You may also use liquid chlorine but only 2 the amount This small amount will dissolve rapidly and you will have chlorine free water in a few minutes Tablet in skimmer Add a 3 Trichlor tablet in the skimmer for continuous oxidizing The reading will be so low that it won t be detectable This is ideal for pools with heavy swimmer use or if the homeowner is away often Add ozone to your system By adding a corona discharge ozone generator to your system you can virtually eliminate add ing any oxidizers to your pool Contact your dealer for more information o EnnmnmmnummmumEmmEEENENENENENENNENNNNNNNENENENRENuNENENENENENENENENRBENuNNENENENENENENENENENENENENENENENENENENNNENENENNE
15. by 10ppm per 10 000 gallons Cyanuric Acid Cyanuric acid is not required with the MineralPURE unit If the reading is over 150ppm the pool should be partially drained and refilled with fresh water Total Dissolved Solids The MineralPURE unit requires some conductivity in the water for ionization to take place A high TDS level can cause cloudiness and the unit not to work efficiently The TDS level should be between 300 and 2000 ppm The TDS reading can be obtained at any pool store If the reading is below 300ppm To raise the TDS level you would need to add one pound of regular salt to raise the TDS by 12ppm per 10 000 gallons You should only do this if you are unable to obtain the desired ion level in the pool because of a low TDS see chapter later in this manual Always consult your dealer or Clearwater with help in this mat er e If the reading is over 2000ppm To lower the TDS level you should partially drain and refill with fresh water This is standard pool water chemistry If the unit is being installed on a saltwater pool the unit will work without any adjustments and there is no need to lower the TDS level Page 14 F Balancing the Pool s Water Continued Before installing the MineralPURE unit the copper level should be tested There may be readings of copper sulfate in the water from leached copper piping or from a copper based algaecide Correct the problem by either locating the copper pipe usually next to a
16. detail below OUTPUT CURRENT SET This is the set point for the output current 1n milliampere The RC 50 will maintain this amperage setting thru the electrodes OUTPUT CURRENT READING This is a measured current value in milliampere of the current flowing thru the electrodes This value 1s an instantaneous value and may or may not indicate a steady state current value When in Analog Mode this reading will be the same as the current set value When in Pulse Width Modulation Mode this value divided by the Duty Cycle Value will equal the current set value DUTY CYCLE OF OUTPUT When in the pulse width modulation mode this is the ON time of the current output to the electrodes TOTAL HOURS UNIT HAS BEEN ON Total time in hours the RC 50 control unit has been powered ON OUTPUT VOLTAGE This is the output voltage across the electrodes This voltage can range from 6VDC to 20VDC depending on the electrode conditions water TDS and output current setting LCD DISPLAY CONTRAST The LCD display s contrast setting 1n percentage ERROR STATUS NUMBERS This is a numerical representation of the present status The Values and the meaning are written below 1 Normal Mode 2 Electrode Open Circuit 3 Electrode Short Circuit 4 Check Coil 5 Electrode Resistance Too High LCD Contrast Adjust Screen The LCD contrast adjustment screen allows the user to adjust the darkness of the LCD display To access this screen the user must dial in the correct
17. e 1 3 that When you lower your setting it 1s best to test on a daily basis If the readings continue to go up lower the setting and retest the following day at about the same time If the reading goes down turn the control knob up some and test again the next day Eventually you will find the proper setting Once you do the setting will stay near that the entire season If your pool 1s open year round like in Florida you will have a lower setting in the winter and a higher setting in the summer Page 16 H Proper Procedures of Maintaining a Healthy Pool e NHENHNHENHENHENBNNENENENENEHNENEHEHNHHNHHNENENENNEENENENEHEBHNENENENENENENENENENENENEBNENENENEBEBEBNENNUNENENENENENENEBNBBEBBNBNENNNNHN INCLUDED WITH THIS PACKAGE IS A QUICK CHART THAT GIVES YOU THE BASICS OF MAINTAINING A PROPER POOL PLEASE REFER TO THAT SHEET WHENEVER POSSIBLE IF TU EE YOU EVER HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT YOUR DEALER n OR CLEARWATER ENVIRO FOR ANY ASSISTANCE unmmmuuumuuuuumuEEEEEEHENHNHEHEHEHNHHEHEEHHHEHNEHEHNHHEHEHNHHHEHNEHHHEHEHEHHHEHNEHEHEHEHUERERHEHEHENENERR Keep the pH between 7 2 and 7 8 Keep total alkalinity between 80 120ppm e Maintain Ion level between 0 2 and 0 3 ppm e Maintain normal pool maintenance keep filter cleaned empty baskets etc Add an occasional oxidizer Adding an Occasional Oxidizer An occasional oxidizer is necessary to burn off body oils suntan lotions and particles that get into the w
18. e white wire to the terminal marked NEUTRAL and finally attach the green wire to the terminal marked GROUND Refer to the wiring diagram located in this section Optional wire clamp is provided to help secure the wire in place Attach the face plate to the enclosure and insure that the installed wiring does not interfere with the circuit board attached to the face plate mon S mus Internal Circuits Electronic lonizer Wiring Diagram CAUTION READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARNING DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING Connect the Terminal Block to 110 220VAC 50 60Hz BLACK HOT TORS ONLY NEUTRAL Ay ATO TEMPERA GREEN M GROUND Earth Ground Connected to Clearwater Enviro Tech Inc 8767 115th Ave N Largo FL 33773 all metal plates 02 22 2013 Top and Bottom use 3 conductor min of 18 awg cable copper conductors only To ensure the maximum NEMA 4 rating please use the included screws Enclosure Lid Securing Screws 2 in the top right and bottom right holes on the lid of the unit once it has been shut and locked in place with the All trademark names are property of their respective companies ier a Connecting the electrode cable 7 Connect the two electrode wires inside the gray colored jacket to the electrode connectors on the bottom of the electrode jar It does not matter what wire is connected to the electrode terminals Make sure they do not touch each
19. echnician The following code will access the Diagnostic Screen DCIRHGH STIC SCREEH Output Current Set GUTPUT SET amp BBlah Actual Output Current Reading ACT CURRENT 12EHEB6uBH Duty Cycle of Output DUTY CYCLE 73b Total Hours Unit Has been On T IT TIME H EHBilasemHEks _ Output Voltage OUTPUT WOLT 16 SUDE LCD Display Contrast COOHTEH T Hd3z Error Status Number ERE amp STATUS 921723456 1 Turn the output current knob until the output current indicator is 005 T wait about two seconds and you will notice the electrode 1con will switch m i OE polarities 2 Next dial in 030 and wait 2 seconds a rea rea 3 Next dial in 015 and wait 2 seconds brd d Aa mur d da edel The screen above should now be displayed The control unit will return to the main screen when power is removed and then reapplied The user can also dial in the following code to return to the main screen Page 21 Diagnostic Screen Continued 1 Turn the output current knob until the output set value is 000 wait l i about two seconds and you will notice the electrode icon will switch k ihe jal Jij polarities J RC 50 Control Box Features Continued 2 Next dial in 025 and wait 2 seconds OUTPUT SET Caaan 3 Next dial in 010 and wait 2 seconds The control unit s LCD display should now show the main screen The diagnostic screen monitors seven different operational values Each value 1s described in
20. ge 13 and pages 22 23 under Improper installation and TDS too low Page 23 K Troubleshooting Continued Can t Obtain the Proper Copper Ion Level Continued 5 Improper test kit readings Make sure you follow the proper Ion Test kit procedures Many people look at the side of the test tubes instead of looking down from the top Also be sure to wait three minutes for the reagents to develop These reagents should be replaced yearly and kept out of direct sunlight and stored at normal room temperature Failure to do so will cause faulty readings Never let the reagents freeze or be exposed to extreme heat 6 Improper pH readings This is usually the main reason for a low copper ion level Make sure the pH is maintained between 7 2 7 8 with the power end preferred When the pH goes over 7 8 the 1ons fall out of solution Make sure your test kit is updated with fresh reagents and kept out of direct sunlight and in normal room temperatures Never mix different manufacturer s reagents with the test kit 7 Too much chlorine in the pool Ifthe pool was just shocked with a lot of chlorine this can give you an improper test kit reading on the Ion Test Kit The high chlorine level will bleach out the reading and appear to read zero 8 Sequestering Agents or Metal Out Removers in the water Sometimes pool owners will add a flocking or sequestering agent to the water to remove stains or scaling in a pool or remove undesired mine
21. greenish coating is normal however if there is a heavy buildup you may need to clean the electrode Using an old toothbrush and lemon juice or a muriatic acid water solution scrub the buildup off the electrode If the electrodes are thin and worn out they will need to be replaced e BRR RR BRBRE ERB ERE EERE RBBB RRR RR RRR RRR Ree Ree eee ee eee 2 Electrode Reordering Information Replacement Electrode Part CLE 11 residential copper electrode for the RC 50 Model Replacement Electrode Part CLE 42 90 10 residential copper silver electrode for the RC 50 Model 1 Replacement Electrode Part CLE 44 80 20 residential copper silver electrode for the RC 50 Model ummumuuuuuumuuuEEHEMEHEENHEEHNHEHHEHEHEHHEHNEHNEHNHEHEHNHEHNEHNHEHEHNHNEHEHHNEHEHHEHNEHNHNEHNENHNEHNEHNEHEHNEHNHHENENHNENERNM Ion Test Kit Replacement You should replace the reagents at least once a year You can either replace the entire test kit exactly as supplied in the box when you received the MineralPURE unit or replace the reagents Jenene ee hd W AT ER ENVIRO TECHNOLOGIES lon Test Ki Fe a ee ee e Order CLA 41 MineralPURE complete test kit r Order CLA 42 Replacement reagents A and B 7 El a E FORO PPP POPP Pee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee ne fe ene ad Contact your dealer or Clearwater Enviro Technologies Inc for more ordering information or visit www ElectrodeWarehouse com
22. he outside of the pipe before slapping on the glue Do not perform this step until you are absolutely ready to install the tee as the cement will cure very quickly E Installing the Unit Continued 6 Seat the O ring in the electrode jar and hand tighten onto the black flow cell chamber no Teflon tape or wrench required Choosing a power source The RC 50 unit will automatically detect 110 or 220VAC and no internal adjustments are required When choosing a power source choose a source that turns on and off with the pump motor It is very important that the unit turn off when there is no water flowing past the electrodes The ideal source is the timer box If no timer box exists the unit can use the pump motor as its power source ATTENTION YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL STATE NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL CODES WHEN INSTALLING THIS EQUIPMENT A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN MAY BE REQUIRED FOR THIS PART OF THE INSTALLATION Mounting the Control Box Keep the protective clear plastic sheet on during installation to stay clear of scratching the unit 1 Install the four mounting brackets using the enclosed screws to the back of the control box E Installing the Unit Continued 2 Install the four mounting brackets using the enclosed screws to the back of the control box Mount the con trol box to the wall allowing for the electrode and coil wire to reach prospective locations Remember the Scale Blaster
23. hermoplastic with hinged polycarbonate cover includes mounting brackets ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS 8 44 x 8 44 x 4 88 SHIPPING WEIGHT 12 lbs CARTON DIMENSIONS 22 4 x 11 14 x 6 5 16 Other Specifications CERTIFICATIONS UL Listed File Number E354947 NSF tested to NSF ANSI Standard 50 2011 OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE 32 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit WARRANTY 5 years parts and labor excluding electrodes Page 26 NOTES Page 27 PURE The Healthy Alternative to Chlorine Manufactured by W A T ER ENVIRO TECHNOLOGIES Phone 727 562 5186 Toll Free 800 756 7946 Fax 727 562 5187 clearwater enviro com MineralPURE com
24. n a sand filter is several years old you may want to change it For cartridge filters check the canister inside to make sure the polyester fabric or corrugated paper is in good shape If you have a DE filter change the DE Good circulation is important because you will no longer be dumping a lot of chlorine in the pool to cover up a bad filtering system Make sure the skimmer basket 1s empty and the strainer basket at the pump This 1s very important If you have a pool sweep or vacuum continue using it as this helps on circulation Always make sure there 1s some chlorine in the pool when first starting up the system as it may take a few days to fully ionize a pool Never add granular chlorine like HTH directly to the pool with the MineralPURE unit Always make sure the water is clear before installing the ionizer by using chlorine The MineralPURE unit itself will not clear up cloudy water Page 13 F Balancing the Pool s Water Continued pH Reading Must be Between 7 2 and 7 8 The most important factor is in water chemistry is the pH reading It should be kept between 7 2 and 7 8 at all times If the pH gets too high MineralPURE s ions loose their effectiveness and can fall out of solution Always get the pH on the lower side 7 2 to 7 4 for best results This is standard water chemistry If the pH is above 7 8 Using an acid demand test with your regular test kit determine the amount of muriatic acid needed to lo
25. n the other terminal post on the power box and tighten the receptacle post Page 12 F Balancing the Pool s Water Before turning on the system it is imperative that the pool s water be clear and balanced properly Without proper balancing the unit may not perform properly Previous Sanitizer Use If the previous sanitizer used was Baquacil you will need to remove every drop of it as Baquacil 1s not compatible with any other sanitizer including MineralPURE The best way to remove it is to drain the pool completely and refill with fresh water You should also change the sand in the filter acid wash the cartridges or change the DE in a DE filter Consult a professional first 1f draining the pool Contact your dealer or Clearwater Enviro Technologies Inc for more assistance If the pool was using an automatic chlorine generator where salt is added to make chlorine at the site the water should be drained at least 3 4 of the way and refilled with new water Usually the TDS level is very high and should be lowered If the pool was using chlorine it 1s all right to go ahead and install the MineralPURE as the two work together fine In fact some chlorine should be in the pool until the system takes over Proper Circulation Make sure the filtration system and circulation 1s good Check the filter to make sure it 1s cleaned or back washed properly The filter pressure gauge should give you an indication right away If the sand i
26. ode Chamber Turn off the pump and all valves Disconnect all power going to the motor timer box or power source 1 Wrap Teflon tape around the two threaded male adapters You can also use Liquid Teflon a thread sealant with Teflon Always use plenty of tape to avoid possible leaks Screw adapters into the black flow cell chamber 2 If the pipe size where the flow cell chamber is being installed is 1 77 glue the two reducer bushings 2 x 1 2 into the male adapters This step 1s not necessary if installing on two inch pipe 3 Locate a space to mount the black flow cell chamber Always install on the return line If possible install the chamber after the filter but it 1s not required if there is not enough space If necessary you can re pipe an entire section to allow proper room for the electrode chamber or ScaleBlaster coil 4 Using a hacksaw or pipe cutter cut out a 6 section of pipe if 2 pipe exists or 6 4 of pipe if 1 pipe exists rw a PME E 4 5 In the area where the pipe was cut out mount the black flow cell chamber horizontally to avoid possible air pockets In other words make sure the black flow cell is angled downward so that when the electrodes are screwed into the cham ber the wire connections are facing the ground and not the sky The tee can also be installed on any vertical pipe Do not force pipes as they may snap Always use PVC cleaner on the inside of the tee and t
27. other These connectors are weatherproof and there is no need to cover them E Installing the Unit Continued Wrapping the pipe with the ScaleBlaster signal cable PVC CPVC or PEX PIPE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Insert the pre stripped end of the signal cable into one of the two signal terminals and tighten 2 Route the signal cable to the inlet pipe Hold cable parallel and next to the pipe 3 Wrap one of the cable ties tightly so that the signal cable is secured to the pipe Figure A Dm Straight section of pipe away 71 from angles tees valves and couplings Figure A l Balance of ScaleBlaster signal cable to power box terminal Cable Tie 4 Wrap the loose end of the signal cable securely around the pipe in any one direction Wrap the pipe until you reach 40 wraps 5 Make sure the wraps are flush against one other wrapped tightly and not overlapping 6 Wrap a second cable tie at the end of the wrappings securing the signal cable tightly Figure B Figure B A q See wrap maximum Cable Tie chart Cable Tie to power box terminal Balance of ScaleBlaster signal cable 7 Route the loose end of the signal cable back to the power box Trim excess cable to length 8 Carefully strip the outer plastic shield form the end of the signal cable leaving 1 4 to 3 8 of bare cable Twist the bare cable and insert the end i
28. questionably the finest ionization system in the world You can now truly enjoy your swimming pool the way it was meant to be You will be swimming in natural mineral spring like water No more red eyes bleached out swimsuits and dry itchy skin Please follow all instructions and keep the Quick Chart handy for quick reference W A I E R ENVIRO TECHNOLOGIES A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When installing and using this electrical equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS 2 For Model RC 50 WARNING To reduce the risk of injury do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times 3 For all permanently installed units intended for use on 15 or 20 ampere 125 through 240 volt single phase branch circuits WARNING Risk of Electric Shock Connect only to a branch circuit protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI Contact a qualified electrician if you cannot verify that the circuit is protected by a GFCI 4 For all permanently installed units intended for use on 15 or 20 ampere 125 through 240 volt single phase branch circuits The unit must be connected only to a supply circuit that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI Such a GFCI should be provided by the installer and should be tested on a routine basis To test the GFCI push the test button The GF
29. rals that are in the source water Some of these will interfere with the MineralPURE Ss ions such as Sequasol Cop Out Metal Magnet Aluminum sulfate or Alum Products that won t cause problems and that are actually recommended to use with MineralPURE include Pool Stain Treat by United Chemical or Jacks Magic All polymer based products like Super Blue and Sea Klear do not cause problems either If you are unsure if a sequestering agent is causing a low ion level send Clearwater Enviro Technologies a water sample to test If it is a problem these agents can stay in the water for up to a year add a lot of chlorine to shock it out of the pool water 9 Steel plumbing Never install the electrodes on steel piping Cut out a section of this and replace with PVC pipe 10 Improper installation Sometimes installers will mount the electrodes on a bypass line and not on the actual return line that goes back to the pool s water Make sure unit is on properly with correct connections 11 High Phosphate level A high phosphate level will be a feeding ground for algae If you have a lot of algae growing and can t keep the Ion level up you may have a high phosphate level Any reading over 125 ppb can cause problems Have your pool store test for phosphates or contact your dealer or Clearwater for more information There are products available that will remove phosphates from the water quickly and will eliminate algae and low Ion readings 12 TDS too low The
30. rol box and assuming all connections are correct you will need to return the circuit board face plate back to your dealer for repair The circuit board face plate assembly can be easily removed without having to un install the enclosure or wiring Always turn the power source off first To Return the Circuit Board 1 Open clear door cover 2 Remove the four blue screws 3 Lift circuit board up and turn over 4 Unscrew the 7 wires going to the two terminals on the circuit board 5 Call your dealer or Clearwater for a RMA number return merchandise authorization 6 Package carefully and return to your dealer or Clearwater Enviro Technologies Inc with RMA number clearly written on the outside of the box and SES description of problem on a note inside with the circuit Circuit Board board Without RMA number your package may be delayed in processing Reinstalling the Circuit Board 1 Carefully screw the 7 wires back in place see diagram Make sure power wires are correctly wired See chart below The Electrode coil wires can be wired either way s Terminal Wires for a Block 1100r220 VAC 1 L Black 1 1 N White 1 D G Green p e 2 Seat circuit board back in place 3 Tighten back the four blue screws 4 Turn on power source Check all readings as if you started over again L Optional RC 50 Components Electrode 1 Electrode 1 90 10 80 20 Copper Silver Copper Silver CLE 42 CLE 44
31. water heater and balancing the pH or eliminating any algaecides completely Shock the pool with an extra heavy dose of chlorine to get rid of the algaecides If using the Copper Silver electrode CLE 42 or CLE 44 the table below will allow you to lookup the calculated silver content in your water based upon measured copper levels Reading using the CLA 41 Copper Calculated Silver Level if using Calculated Silver Level 1f using Test Kit in PPM the CLA 42 90 10 copper silver the CLA 44 80 20 copper silver electrodes in PPM electrodes in PPM G Starting Up the System When all of the above steps have been completed it is time to start up the system Open all valves and turn the power on Check for water leaks and all electrical connections for proper and firm connections Remove the clear protective sheet from the control unit When starting the system the Clearwater Enviro Technologies Inc logo should first appear followed by a three digit number To get better acquainted with the unit turn the control knob counter clockwise till the unit reads OFF and read through the section RC 50 control box features setting the Control Knob to the Desired Level Once you have obtained the desired reading the setting will most likely remain at that value the entire season or close to it The trick 1s getting the desired reading quickly By turning the control knob clockwise the unit will read a three digit number These are actually
32. wer the pH down to 7 2 Add the acid and check a few hours later to make sure it is in the correct range If the pH is under 7 2 Using a base demand test with your regular test kit determine the amount of soda ash needed to raise the pH to at least 7 2 If the pH tends to go down all the time add enough soda ash to raise the pH to 7 8 Tips on balancing the pH Test the pH at least once a week or after a heavy rainstorm When adjusting the pH don t wait fort the pH to reach 8 0 before adding acid Go ahead an add a little acid 1f the pH 1s over 7 6 If you use the non chlorine shock as an oxidizer this will lower the pH and may eliminate acid use completely Total Alkalinity Maintain the total alkalinity between 80 120 This should be tested at least once a month If the total alkalinity is under 80ppm Raise the total alkalinity by adding sodium bicarbonate baking soda Consult chart with your test kit for the amount needed based on pool size If the total alkalinity is over 120ppm Lower the total alkalinity by adding muriatic acid Consult chart with your test kit for the amount to add Calcium Hardness The calcium hardness level should be between 150 350ppm If the reading is well over that the pool should be partial ly drained and refilled with fresh water If the reading is under that chances are the pool was filled with softened water Calcium chloride should be added to the pool 1 1 4 lbs will raise the calcium hardness
33. wire has to reach the area of the pipe where the coil will go and return back to the control box Hold the control box up to the wall or surface to where it will be mounted and mark the four screw holes Using a bullet level will ensure the control box is straight Attach the control box to the wall according to the wall material us ing approved mounting hardware for that material 1 e wood screws mollys concrete screws or anchors Installing the K Flex conduit 3 The control box in equipped with a k flex conduit connector for attaching to the electrical power source Run conduit to the control box either from the pump motor or timer box we recommend using the timer box Please refer to the conduit manufacturer s instructions your local state building codes and electrical codes for the details on proper installation of the k flex conduit E Installing the Unit Continued Connecting the timer box to the control box 4 Below is an example of connecting the control box to a timer box In this example an Intermatic timer box is used Although most timer boxes are similar they are not exactly the same please take care when using the provided information 230 VAC Operation Connect the black 3 stranded wire cable to the 230 VAC timer box by splicing the 3 wires and connecting the black and white wires to the LOAD side on the timer box It makes no difference which colored wire goes to the two load screws Connect the green wire to
34. y take two full days of running around the clock to reach this level If you run the pool 8 hours a day the normal time it would take six days to reach the desired level Using the MineralPURE Ion Test Kit Included with every unit 1s an Ion Test Kit The easy to use instructions are located on the inside cover of the lid Please follow those instructions carefully as the reading you get 1s most important in how you set the MineralPURE control knob When using this test kit make sure you wait 3 minutes for the test to develop and look down into the tube not from the side There 1s a reading or color match for 0 2 and one for 0 3 on the enclosed chart Ideally we would like the readings to be anywhere in that area Once the Desired Level is Obtained Once the desired level 1s obtained you will need to find a setting point on the control box where the ion readings will remain in that range of 0 2 and 0 3 The biggest fac tor is water temperature As a rule of thumb if the pool is 10 000 gallons the read ing on the control box should be around 75 100 It may be lower in cooler climates or higher in warmer climates Someone in Maine may keep the level at 25 while in Florida it may be 125 A 20 000 gallon pool may need a reading of 150 to 200 A 50 000 gallon pool may need a reading of 375 to 500 or so This is also based on running the system 8 hours a day It is all proportion ate So if the pool ran 24 hours a day the settings would b
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