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1. SPA PRE FILTER s 2 DIRECTIONS i mi toa Gaede as Fite for 3D Serene Tru Blu Ri ISIS Standard and Top Side A U I l E LA ZAT Erm Lat F Y YASA I klia Hi N am L om G Y ISIS User Manual HOW AND WHEN TO ADD SODIUM BROMIDE nesens UNDERSTANDING YOUR ISIS CONTROLLER CHECKING FOR CONDUCTIVITY oo eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees QUICK REFERENCE DOS AND DON TS nosses APPENDIX L OLOSSAR V sactisca acratieares iene tara cee APPENDIX II SPA WATER MANAGEMENT eee QUICK TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR BROMINE ee oN SIP TE rs asrcectre cia e pn oot eyaaueh oesanuaaneqeresaeeueatotaanearapans Se a See SS YS a e e e O e he e gt W N Never use chlorine in your spa use only non chlorine shock Never use CYA or cyanuric acid in your spa Never enter a spa when bromine is NOT present Children should always be supervised around your spa Always cover your spa when not in use NP INI Sst gascsictecccacngateenicens sean sasbatsseage E EEEE ISIS OY SIEM COMPONEN Suizedscamssveceseneeereensesauseeeeyea INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS sosssrissssissvisoscisrseissasscisesissasi HOW DOES MY ISIS VV ORK sesssncssteunnsascesssgceneansecstaeeensetneenss START UP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ossos ISIS MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION ee eeeeeeeeceeeeneeees ISIS User Manual Y A WARNINGS When using this electrical equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed incl2. a rate of 2 pounds per 100 gallons CANADA only a liquid version of Sodium Bromide is available as a 35 solution Adding 1 2 litre of the liquid TRU BLU per 100 gallons 380 litres will increase your Sodium Bromide level by approximately 1440 PPM or 1440 mg L This is important to know as it will be necessary from time to time in refreshing the Sodium Bromide content to proper levels thus insuring adequate bromine production Test the Tru Blu levels monthly or when bromine production drops significantly NOTE Sodium Brominde does NOT evaporate or deteriorate It remains stable in solution in spa water The bromine production is a perpetual cycle in relationship to your NaBr TESTING YOUR WATER FOR NABR SODIUM BROMIDE In order to ensure that the Sodium Bromide level in the spa is at the correct level use the Sodium Bromide test kit provided See illustration below This test is not instant and will take a few moments The ideal Sodium Bromide level is 1300 1500 PPM mg L In Swim Spas or Spas greater than 1 000 gallons we recommend 1900 2100 PPM mg L SODIUM BROMIDE IS NOT BROMINE IT IS SIMPLY BROMIDE SALT YOU CAN NOT TEST FOR BROMINE WITH A TRU BLU TEST KIT Use a BROMINE TEST KIT to test bromine levels in your spa 10 ISIS User Manual Intelligent Controller Codes for ISIS Automated Bromine Generator LE Low Conductivity will appear when the unit detects that the conductivity is below the minimum level At
3. and virtually eliminating chemical additives The Isis system produces 100 pure bromine that does not contain calcium binders chlorine and fillers that are in all brominating tablets and powders This dramatically increases water quality and clarity plus allows you to go up to a year between drain and refill time depending on usage Additionally pure bromine swiftly eliminates the presence of organic materials left behind by spa bathers such as oils sweat and skin cells First add Sodium Bromide to spa water HOw it Wo rks You do this once during the initial start up i process Monitor your Sodium Bromide ISIS converts naturally occurring bromide salt in your Spa s levels periodically water into pure Bromine providing continually clean inviting and always safe water Sodium Bromide circulates through the spa s system The dissolved Sodium Bromide makes contact with the ISIS electrode converting Sodium Bromide into Bromine FITER The Bromine cleans the spa s water then reverts back to Sodium Bromide completing the perpetual cycle HEATER p K as ie ISIS User Manual m Start up operating instructions The results of using ISIS in your spa are immediate and stunning When free of contaminants your spa s water will be clear soft and amazingly brilliant BluWater Technology devotes all of its efforts to eliminating dry skin pungent chemical smells and the unsightliness of tablet feeders
4. maintenance free e Don t forget to read your new ISIS manual not just the quick reference 12 ISIS User Manual Appendix I Glossary Bather Load The number of people using the spa combined with how long it is being used and the frequency of use Bromine Destroys waterborne bacteria algae in water and swiftly eliminates the presence of organic matter left behind by spa users e g oils sweat skin cells CH Calcium Hardness Describes the concetration of calcium in your water NaBr 98 Sodium Bromide salt Organic Matter Substances that are left behind when using your spa This includes such things as oils dead skin cells sweat etc that serve as fuel for bacteria pH It plays an important role in how effective sanitizing chemicals function It helps with water clarity and ensures that minerals in solution like calcium do not precipitate and scale the surface of your spa PPB Parts Per Billion mg per Litre PPM Parts Per Million mg per Litre TA Total Alkalinity The measure of the ability of a solution such as water to neutralize acids to the equivalence point of carbonate or bicarbonate TDS Total Dissolved Solids Various inorganic matter present in your water 13 v ISIS User Manual Appendix II Soa Water Management Spreadsheet When you first install your Spa it is very important to understand your water chemistry Use this tool to track your water Your spa dealer can test your wate
5. must be scheduled or registered under the Pest Control Product Act Always clean and or replace your filter at least once every month gt Your SIS unit should be installed after the heater in the circulation pump line gt WARNING To reduce the risk of injury do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times y ISIS User Manual ISIS system components Unit Features Logix Controller with adjustable bromine output 12 settings plus BOOST Automatic polarity reversal every 2 minutes Patent pending Graphitic Electrode Cell Automatic voltage detection of 110 to 240 volts AC 50 60 Cycles Power Consumption ISIS 20 Watts 34 VA Maximum 2 Year Electronic Warranty 2 Year Cell Replacement Warranty WARRANTY is VOID if Electrode is installed horizontally ISIS Bromine Generator Complete System Includes 1 Slip 1 Electronic controller NEMA 4X IP65 enclosure 12 different power settings plus BOOST duty cycle control to 97 Efficiency 110 to 240 volts AC input line voltage automatic polarity reversal ensures effective electrode cell operation 1 Bromine generating electrode cell 1 Tru Blu Sodium Bromide Test Strips Test strips test for NaBr ONLY NOT for testing Bromine 2 1 to 3 4 barbed elbows Automatic Bromine Generator 1 Phosphates Test Kit Powered by BluWater Technology INTELLIGENT SPA INTEGRATED SYSTEM
6. necessary to clean the electrode cell In order to clean the electrode cell lower your pH to 6 0 using pH down from your local pool and spa dealer After doing this dose the spa with scale remover following the instructions on the bottle This may need to be done more than once to ensure effective cleansing Consult BluWater Technology if there are any questions about this process Make CERTAIN to adjust pH back to normal range after completing this process If electrode is not sufficiently cleaned remove the electrode from the spa and clean more thoroughly Contact BluWater Technology for instructions to complete this process Quick Reference Dos and Don ts Dos e Water chemistry is critical to the performance of your spa and will ensure your best possible Spa experience e Monitor your bromine levels at spa start up and until you reach your maintenance level Always pay close attention to your water chemistry including Bromine levels e Clean the filter every 30 days e Fill your spa with a carbon based pre filter Pure Fill e Shower before entering your spa in order to reduce contaminants such as soaps perfumes phosphates skin cells etc This is very important for spa cleanliness e Don t ever use Sodium Chloride or ordinary table salt in your spa only 98 99 Sodium Bromide e Don t ever use chlorine in your spa Use only non chlorine shock e Don t ever fill your spa from a water softner e Don t ever think your spa is
7. start up you will experience this if you have not added the Sodium Bromide Check the Sodium Bromide level in the water and add the appropriate amount per your spa If the NaBr level is correct the cell may be experiencing scaling In this case you will want to clean the cell Please consult with your spa dealer for further information See pg 12 bS Boost will appear when the BOOST feature is on Depressing this key once will increase the bromine production to twice that of the last bromine production setting for the next accumulated eight hours of pump circulation time The BOOST cycle should be depressed after heavy bather load or usage INCREASE LOC Press increase for 3 seconds to unlock Pan OE Open Element will appear if the ISIS controller is unable to detect a connection to the electrode cell You may see this if the electrode is not connected properly there is inadequate water flow or the cell is not functioning due to unknown circumstances This may require that the cell be evaluated and possibly cleaned or replaced If this happens please consult with your spa dealer i a p e O a S aaa O aaen HEC High Current will appear when the TDS Total Dissolved Solids is too high resulting in High Current at the electrode cell If this reading appears at or near start up of your system check your source water for TDS and proper NaBr readings If this reading appears after an ext
8. Always Maintain Bromine Between 3 5 PPM mg L O x DECREASE BST Shock cycle is active HC Dissolved solids are too high c OE Open Element Check Manual LC Low Conductivity Check Manual EPA EST No 90052 TX 1 4 2 A s LOC Press increase for 3 seconds to unlock BST Shock cycle is active Always Maintain HC Dissolved solids are too high B 3 B OE Open Element Check Manual romine Between LC Low Concent gi Check Manual 3 5 PPM mg L a DECREASE EPA EST NO 90052 TX 1 ISIS User Manual y INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL NEVER Horizontal ALWAYS Vertical Electrode must be installed VERTICALLY WARNING DISCONNECT THE ELECTRIC POWER BEFORE SERVICING USE ONLY COPPER CONDUCTORS ELECTRICAL The ISIS Unit must be wired to the circulation side of the pump cycle to ensure operation takes place ONLY during low speed circulation PLUMBING Use a jet line from a manifold that operates during low speed circulation Electrode should be installed as the last component before water re enters the spa DO NOT use a jet line that can be shut off as this can result in electrode failure if the jet is shut off while ISIS is in use 1 Control box must be installed vertically and MUST NEVER be laid flat on its back This may cause water damage not covered by your warranty Loosen the four screws at the four corners of the case cover top Insert the f
9. SIS System draining and cleaning the spa is recommended at least once per year Follow the start up instructions For SAFETY reasons it is very IMPORTANT to test the bromine level before spa use Testing after using the spa will give you a lower bromine reading The ISIS goes back to work over the next 24 hours of circulation and brings the bromine level back to normal NON USE of Spa If the spa will not be in use for an extended period of time lower the ISIS power setting to the normal maintenance setting to prevent elevated bromine levels The ISIS unit only creates bromine when the circulation pump is ON The ISIS controller should only display LED readout during low speed circulation When the display is visible bromine is being produced Only use a Non Chlorine Shock when shocking the spa and NEVER USE CHLORINE OF ANY KIND IN A SPA OR HOT TUB If phosphates are present do not drain your spa and start over as phosphates may still be present Add a phosphate remover and let the spa circulate for 24 hours Remove the phosphates by thoroughly cleaning the filter Clean the filter thoroughly every 30 days v ISIS User Manual How and when to add NaBr Sodium Bromide UNITED STATES ISIS uses a 98 pure granular version of SODIUM BROMIDE It should be added at a rate of 1 2 pounds per 100 gallons of spa water at start up Be careful not to overdose the spa at start up For Swim Spas or Spas greater than 1 000 gallons add at
10. What will happen when you use BluWater Technology in your spa no more hassle just sparkling clean water BEFORE STARTING Be certain you start with a clean spa It should be free of contaminants and other residues that can accumulate on the sides and or around the jets Itis also important to only use spa cleaning products that have no phosphates or phosphonic acids since phosphates will deplete free bromine and are super food for algae Always start your spa with a clean filter before filling with water If the water source is well water or a non municipal water source you should have your water tested for Total Dissolved Solids TDS and metals Water with high TDS is likely to have higher metal content and will need a metal remover to decrease the metals and help ensure a successful start This test can be done by your local spa dealer The ideal range for your start up TDS is between 50 and 200 PPM mg L If TDS from your source water is above 500 PPM a metal remover is strongly recommended 1 Using your PURE FILL Spa Pre Filter fill your spa with water to the recommended level and DO NOT FILL WITH WATER FROM A WATER SOFTENER 2 Before starting the ISIS system balance your water chemistry to ensure a successful start up Ideal ranges are as follows oH 7 2 7 6 Total Alkalinity 80 120 Calcium Hardness 150 250 PPM Phosphates 0 30 PPB Use the phosphate test kit included with your ISIS System Bromine residua
11. ended period of operation draining 25 of the water and refilling can help reduce TDS levels If HC remains present consult with your spa dealer for a comprehensive water analysis and recommended course of action LOC Locked Your ISIS Top Side controller includes a LOC feature which ensures that the system is Locked when not being utilized to manage your Spa s water Your system will automatically produce bromine when necessary This feature is simply for your protection In order to Unlock your ISIS simply depress the increase key on your unit for 3 seconds 11 v ISIS User Manual Checking for Conductivity on your ISIS Unit The ISIS system has an integrated feature which allows you to test the conductivity at the electrode from your controller If you re not getting a Bromine reading in your spa this can be helpful in determining the cause To do this hold down the increase and decrease buttons together for 3 seconds If your conductivity reading falls to within 0 6 1 5 you have good conductivity at the electrode and are producing bromine If you re in this range and cannot get a bromine reading check your water for phosphates or consult your local pool or spa professional If your conductivity is low check the salt level in your spa to confirm that you have the correct sodium bromide level 1300 1500 PPM Swim Spa 1900 2100 PPM Cleaning the Electrode Cell On occasion it may become
12. ents Metals Phosphates Questions Contact you Dealer You may also contact Tech support at 1 855 447 8772 or visit us online at www bluwatertechnology com For all warranty issues concerns or claims make certain that this form is complete in its entirety and submitted with your system 15 ISIS User Manual PHOSPHATE TEST 0 PPB GOOD f J fr 200 PPB J v HIGH f _ g fh dat ey X ra Ne i Y po O d p 500 PPB ww HIGH A 4A J us Rinse test vial then fill to near top of the vial approximately 2 cm from top Empty one powder packet into vial Cap the vial and shake gently for one minute until the powder is dissolved Remove cap and compare to chart as shown within 2 minutes Hold the vial straight up on the color chart chart should be flat on table and compare to colors Look down through the vial as shown in example oe BluWater Technology Inc BluTec h ev 01 20 CR 632 Powered by BluWater Technology BluWater Technology Inc 2013 Dayton TX 77535 All trademarks or registered trademarks are the Toll ie 855 447 8772 rt VATE am property of their respective owners T
13. is recommended to use a 24 hour circulation pump for spas over 1 000 US Gallons ISIS User Manual m CLEANING THE SPAS FILTERS FILTER MAINTENANCE Filters should be cleaned monthly in ALL Spas Remove the spa filter s from your spa and immerse in a 5 gallon bucket of clean water Then add a filter cleaner with NO PHOSPHATES and NO PHOSPHONIC ACIDS to the water Follow the instructions on your filter cleaner product Itis recommended to keep a second filter or set of filters that can be rotated out during the cleaning process Itis important to let filters dry naturally which extends the life of the filter IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER gt V The appropriate setting for your ISIS unit will depend on how often you use your spa A spa with a higher than average bather load will require a higher setting on the ISIS unit This simply means that the ISIS needs to produce more bromine to maintain the level between 3 and 5 PPM meg L It is important for all spa users to shower before entering the spa to minimize contaminates phosphates deodorants sprays oil skin flakes hair etc For the occasional heavy bather load press the BOOST key instead of adjusting the setting Sodium Bromide does not evaporate or deplete from usage NaBr levels will reduce from your spa because of water carry out and splash out If bromine production becomes a question test for Sodium Bromide level to ensure the NaBr levels are adequate With the I
14. lexible type SW SWT SJ or SJT copper power wiring through the liquid tight compression connector on the case Refer to the wiring diagram inset The opposite end of the power wiring should be connected to the spa power supply and the connection must include a GFCI If the spa is not connected to a GFCI one must be provided Tighten the nut on the liquid tight compression connector until a good seal is made against the outside insulation of the wire Strip the insulation back on the white black and Green wires 3 8 inch Insert the Green wire into one of the Earth Ground terminals Insert the White and Black wires in the Line Voltage terminals L1 L2 The polarity of the Line Voltage terminals is not significant Replace the case cover Make sure that the cover screws are sufficiently tight to prevent liquid infiltration ISIS User Manual lw How does my ISIS Unit Work The ISIS Automatic Bromine Generator device is the easiest and most cost effective way to keep your spa sparkling clean and always inviting ISIS uses naturally occurring bromide salt in your spa s water and through a low voltage current converts it into pure bromine this process is called electrolysis Bromine remains present in your water as long as you are managing your water effectively By eliminating any chemical by products the wasteful spa draining and refilling cycles are dramatically reduced ultimately saving thousands of gallons of water annually
15. ls will be significantly reduced if phosphate levels are high If phosphates are detected purchase a phosphate remover and follow the directions accordingly Any phosphates in your spa will reduce bromine levels 3 Determine the level of NaBr Sodium Bromide required for your spa size NaBr should be added at a rate of 1 2lbs per 100 gallons or approximately 1440 PPM Note For Swim Spas or Spas greater than 1000 gallons add at a rate of 2lbs per 100 gallons or approximately 2000 PPM Example For a 500 gallon spa add approximately 6lbs of NaBr 1 2 Ibs x 5 500 gallons 6lbs NaBr v ISIS User Manual 4 Turn jets on high speed broadcast sprinkle the NaBr across the surface of the water to help evenly distribute the NaBr into the spa and let circulate for 30 minutes 5 Test the Sodium Bromide concentration with the Tru Blu NaBr test kit If you have added the correct amount of NaBr you should have a reading between 1300 1500PPM 6 Adjust the filtration time to circulate a minimum of 8 hours every 24 hours on a 2 speed pump 7 Foran average spa between 300 500 gallons we recommend starting at a power setting of 6 with the boost feature depressed This will accelerate the production of the bromine level for the first 8 hours 8 Always keep your bromine level between 3 5 PPM The spa size filtration and bather demand will determine what maintenance setting is required Test your bromine level after 24 hours and adjust
16. r and provide the information You can also conduct your own tests using proper testing equipment a Alkalinity Phosphates Hardness a nD OSD S a E Alkalinity phosphates Calcium Hardness Quick Troubleshooting your Bromine level e How many hours is the spa circulating Minimum of 8 hours e What is the power setting on the controller e What is the NaBr level 1300 1500 Swim Spas 1900 2100 e How many gallons of water does the spa hold e Check Conductivity at the electrode 0 6 1 5 e Check for contamination Phosphates must be 0 00 PPB e Water source Well or City water e Maintaining proper water chemistry pH alkalinity calctum hardness e Last filter cleaning Always make sure you are maintaining a clean filter e How long has the system been in use If 3 5 years electrode may need replaced 14 ISIS User Manual Y WARRANTY INFORMATION CARD BEFORE SUBMITTING ANY CLAIM CONTACT YOUR SPA DEALER WITH QUESTIONS IN ORDER TO ENSURE YOU HAVE COMPLETED APPROPRIATE TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS FOR YOUR ISIS UNIT ISIS Dealer where Contact Telephone purchased Doo Ef Date of Spa ISIS Pre Installed After Market purchase Brand install Start up Water Were you provided bromine test strips Yes No Chemistry oH Total Alkalinity Were you provided Tru Blu test strips Yes No TDS Did you fill your spa with municipal or well Well City Calcium Hardness mee Comm
17. the power setting up or down depending on the bromine levels that are indicated Adjusting more than 1 setting at a time will have a significant impact on the daily bromine output ISIS Maintenance and Operation WATER CHEMISTRY Spa owners should purchase bromine pH Total Alkalinity 3 in 1 test strips from a spa dealer and test spa s water regularly to ensure that pH Alkalinity and Bromine levels are in the proper range Never enter a spa that has cloudy water or insufficient bromine levels Your spa dealer has a variety of chemicals to increase or decrease your pH value and Total Alkalinity If you are unsure how to use these chemicals after reading the products directions consult your dealer for assistance FINDING THE RIGHT POWER SETTING FOR ISIS is really quite simple For the first few days of operation monitor your Bromine Level The ideal level for bromine in spas is between 3 5 PPM Should your bromine elevate above 5 PPM reduce power setting daily until the desired bromine level is achieved Adjusting more than 1 setting at a time will have a significant impact on the daily bromine output HOW MANY HOURS A DAY SHOULD MY LOW SPEED PUMP BE CIRCULATING Circulation time is a very important element for clean and inviting water Eight 8 hours is the minimum circulation time needed for ISIS to create the proper amount of bromine for your spa Your system should only be powered up and producing Bromine when your spa is circulating It
18. uding the following gt BEFORE CONNECTING ISIS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS gt ISIS must be connected to a circuit protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI in the US In Canada the appliance must be connected through a residual current device RCD that has a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA gt Aterminal marked Earth Ground or the is located inside the supply terminal box or compartment gt To reduce the risk of electric shock this terminal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the electric supply service panel with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying this equipment gt Live parts except parts supplied for low voltage not exceeding 12 volts must be inaccessible to a person in the spa gt Earth Ground appliances must be permanently connected to fixed wiring gt Parts incorporating electrical components except remote control devices must be located or fixed so that they cannot fall into the bath gt ISIS shall be attached with screws Make sure that the screws do not contact internal circuitry Make sure that the screws do not allow the ingress of liquid gt Ifthe supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard gt Inthe US ISIS must only be used with Sodium Bromide registered with the EPA In Canada the Sodium Bromide
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