RC-50 USER MANUAL - Chlorine Alternative For Swimming Pools
Contents
1. 4 AM on E f from the end of the signal cable leaving about 1 4 to 3 8 of bare cable Twist the bare cable and insert the end into the unused receptacle post on the power unit Tighten the receptacle post Make sure all the threads of the signal cable go though the terminal hole E 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 1s 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 Circul2. s SS WATER ENVIRO TECHNOLOCGIES The healthy alternative in water purification RC 50 USER MANUAL PURE POOL SYSTEM with built in 6 12 CLM 284 Table of Contents PURE POOL SYSTEM Model RC 50 Page s A Identifying the RC 50 Components esssscccccccssssssssssseceecccccoococsssssssesesccceecessssso 3 B Tools and Materials Required cce L eee e eee eee eee eee eee eese eee ss ee eeeeous 4 sid UY CY ake m cceees 4 DD Wns Caan h Unit e nn M 5 10 Es Balancing the Pools Wate M 10 12 F Starine Un the SY SCC TIN a idiors edere E13 E ERE ErY Dg Ip EE Cos eg oa e E ae Ecos osea eae eds 12 13 G Proper Procedures of Maintaining a Healthy Pool 14 H Cleaning and or Replacing the Electrodes eere rere 15 I RC 50 Control Box Featuk6S ee eoe tira tpa eaPa E FERE ERES UE E TYpESEo RYE Kee o Er EXE FE eER Sepa Quads 16 20 IBMICIIIOI III 20 22 K Optional RC 50 Components eee eee e eee eere eere eee eee eene eee esee ees ssaos 22 L RC 50 SPC CIN CAG ONS eoe cc oi0 eoi euo ect on va ex 0020 ce020 EAEE eue Eai Ne sR E ede 23 Thank you for purchasing the RC 50 MineralPURE ScaleBlaster unit for your swimming pool U
3. Screws amp Anchors Teflon Tape or Liquid Teflon Utility Knife Voltage Meter Wire Stripper C 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 T Location ScaleBlasten signal cable a Tlectrod J j within ectrode 10 feet chamber i within 10 feet rs D Installing the Unit Installing the Electrode 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 is 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
4. Specs RC 50 IONIZER SPECIFICATION POOL SIZE up to 50 000 U S gallons INPUT VOLTAGE 90 to 264 VAC at 47 to 63 HZ auto switching INPUT CURRENT 5A 120VAC 25A 240VAC INPUT POWER 3 6 to 20 Watts OUTPUT VOLTAGE 6VDC to 20VDC Auto Ranging OUTPUT CURRENT Adjustable in 5mA increments 0 TO 600mA DC in analog mode 0 TO 600mA DC average in pulse width modulation mode CIRCUIT PROTECTION internal input fuse both on high side and low side input line spike surge immunity to IEC 61000 4 5 level 3 FUSES ea 1A 250VAC 5x20mm fast acting ea 3 15A 250VAC 5x20mm fast acting ea 2A 250VAC 5x20mm slow acting IONIZATION METHOD electrolysis of copper copper silver alloy electrodes by a microprocessor control circuit ELECTRODE one set 3 comprised of copper CLE 11 or copper silver CLE 42 or CLE 44 ELECTRODE CHAMBER specially designed 2 black tee with bushings ENCLOSURE weather resistant NEMA 12 rated high impact corrosion resistant thermoplastic with hinged polycarbonate cover ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS 8x8x4inches W x Hx D OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE 32 110 degrees F WARRANTY 5 years parts and labor excluding electrodes SHIPPING WEIGHT 12 Ib CARTON DIMENSIONS 22 4 x 1114 x6 5 16 HEAD LOSS Flow Rate gpm Total Head Loss psi 25 0 06 50 0 21 HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE Maximum Recommended Pressure 50PSI ION PRODUCTION WITH THE FOLLOWING WATER CONDITIONS Water Temperature JA E Total Chlori
5. not enough space If necessary you can re pipe an entire section to allow proper room for the electrode chamber or ScaleBlaster coil 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 the 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 D Installing the Unit Continued 6 Seat the O ring in the electrode jar and screw into the black flow cell chamber by using your hands No Teflon tape or wrench required Installing 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 2 Mount the microprocessor control box to the wall allowing for the power cable wire to reach the source of power the electrode wire to reach the electrodes and the ScaleBlaster signal cable to wrap around the pipe also on the return line Use proper anchors and screws to mount on the s
6. 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 Inspect electrode amp make sure TDS is not too low scroll comes on unable to keep desired readout on display 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 21 J Iroubleshooting Continued No Output Reading on Display Unit Not Working Properly If for any reason you do not get a reading on the control 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 c
7. 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 H Cleaning and or Replacing the Electrodes e BRR RRB BRB BR ER EBB RE RBRP RRR RRR RRR eRe Ree BRR Ree eee 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 unmmumumumumumuuuuuuEEHEEEHEEHNHNEHHEHENHHHEHEHNHNHEHEHEHHHNHENHNHEHNEHEHNHNHEHNEHEHHEHEHNEHNEHNHEHENEHNHNHNEHNHNENHN 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 uumuununusx ua WATE R ENVIRO TECHNOLOGIES Ld Order CLA 41 MineralPURE complete test kit x Order CLA 42 Replacement reagents A and B 7 Contact your dealer or Clearwater Enviro Technologies Inc for more ordering information or visit www ElectrodeWarehouse com Page 15 I RC 50 Control Box Features RC 50 Control LCD Displ Unit Isp ay Clear Lid Latch Output Adjust Knob MIDSCIPURE P
8. E 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 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 F Starting Up the System When all of the above steps have been completed it is time to start up UN the system Open all valves and turn the power on Check for water md 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 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 e
9. ading 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 be 1 3 that When you lower you setting it 1s best to test on a daily basis If the readings continue to go up lower the set ting 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 13 G Proper Procedures of Maintaining a Healthy Pool ee 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 YOU EVER HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR CLEARWATER ENVIRO FOR ANY ASSISTANCE FORO PPO PP ee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee ee eee eee fe ne Bd Keep the pH between 7 2 and 7 8 Keep total alkalinity between 80 120ppm Maintain Ion level between 0 2 and 0 3 ppm 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 water and can c
10. an 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 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 a Terminal Wires for Bs B Vir 95 aleBlaster s Block 110 or 220 VAC 046 d 1 L Black 3 1 N White 3 1 G Green x vc I gt 4 3 A RTE240 GF Em m NE N NN EN UM UN UM UM UN IM UM IM IM M T4 a id 4 lt Sy ara 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 Red K Optional RC 50 Componants Electrode 1 Electrode 1 90 10 80 20 Copper Silver Copper Silver CLE 42 CLE 44 L RC 50
11. ar away from any electrical motor as possible as this could affect the signal You will need about four inches of space 1 Insert the pre stripped end of the signal cable into one of the two binding posts located on the bottom of the control box It does not matter if you hook it up to the red or the black binding post The receptacle post can be unscrewed by turning it counter clockwise This will expose a small hole in the post Tighten the receptacle post as much as possible with the signal cable completely threaded through he hole 2 Route the signal cable from the power unit s terminal to the location where signal cable will be wrapped Hold the cable parallel and next to the pipe and install one of the nylon cable ties Make sure the cable tie is pulled tightly so that the cable is secured to the pipe Remove the excess cable tie with cutters 3 Make sure the wraps are flush against one another never overlapping Wrap the coils around the pipe 40 times 4 Once the wrapping is complete secure the signal cable to the pipe using another nylon cable tie Remove the excess cable tie with cutters 5 Route the loose end of the signal cable back to the power unit Trim the cable to length There may be several feet of unused wire This extra wire was included in case the control box was mounted several feet away from the return line D Installing the Unit Continued 6 Carefully strip the outer plastic shield
12. ation 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 in 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 1s 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 is very important If you have a pool sweep or vacuum continue using it as this helps on circulation Chlorine 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 10 E 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 g
13. ause 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 nunnmmnmmmmmumummumumummummumumumumummumumumumumummummummummummummummumumumumummmummummummumummmmummmummummmmmmNM4ea Ionizeers are
14. 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 ummmmummumummumuumuuumummuuuuumuuumumuuuuuuuumumumumumuuuuuuuuumuumumuumuuumuumumu o ERENMNENA ummmmummun 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 14 The only part of the MineralPURE Ionizer that will need M maintenance or replacement is the electrodes They should last 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 greenish coating is normal however if there is a heavy buildup you may need to clean
15. et 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 lower 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 if the pH is 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 sh
16. heck 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 is too low See detailed section on page 13 and pages 22 23 under Improper installation and TDS too low Page 20 J Iroubleshooting 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
17. humb 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 may 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 is 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 is 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 is 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 re
18. n will switch polarities Page 19 I 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 in different light levels After nine seconds of inactivity on the control knob the 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 return to this new level when powering up Of course the operator can always change it again 1f needed J Troubleshooting Cloudy Water or Algae Present If algae is 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 If cloudy water is a problem add chlorine to clear it up Again make sure all readings are in the proper range and filter 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 ion level c
19. ne None pH 7 45 TDS 347 mg L Hardness 215 mg L Total Alkalinity 85 mg L USING THE CLE 11 ELECTRODE Our Ionizer with the output set to 50 300mA produces 215 mg of copper per hour When set to 100 600mA produces 430 mg of copper per hour Page 23 PURE The Healthy Alternative to Chlorine Manufactured by V A I ER EN VIRG TECHNOLOGIES Phone 727 562 5186 Toll Free 800 756 7946 Fax 727 562 5187 clearwater enviro com MineralPURE com
20. ntire 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 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 1s 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 12 F Starting Up the System continued eoe nwnunnmnmmummummummummumumumumumummummmummummumumummumummumummummummummummumummummmummummummmmmmmm THE DESIRED ION LEVEL IN THE POOL IS 0 2 0 3 ummmmmmumumumuummuuuuumumuuuumumuuumummuumuuumummuuuuuuumumuuuumuuumuumumu eo namMa 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 ions 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 t
21. 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 minerals 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 Mineral Pure include Pool Stain Treat by United Chemical o
22. ould be partial ly drained and refilled with fresh water If the reading 1s 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 by 10ppm per 10 000 gallons Cyanuric Acid Cyanuric acid is not required with the MineralPURE unit If the reading 1s 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 ec 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 11 E Balancing the Pool s Water Continued Before installing the MineralPUR
23. ower Cable Scaleblaster Coil Binding Post Electrode Cable The RC 50 control box has one LCD display screen and one control knob for easy to use simplicity Main Screen Electrode Status _ Icon Output Current Indicator LIMIT FLHMCTIOMIMG C Scrolling Status Messages Page 16 I 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 minuets 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 jal OE the TDS level of the water is too low In most cases the 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 fo
24. r 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 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
25. r more information BLINKING with SHORT SHORT CIRCUIT on ELECTRODE This error mode 1s 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 In this mode 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 17 I RC 50 Control Box Features Continued The scrolling status messages are located at the bottom of the main screen There are five different messages 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
26. reen 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 45V BLACK TO RC 50 sUPPLY WHTE CONTROL 7 GROUND BOX GREEN Page 7 D Installing the Unit Continued Disconnect the back plate to the motor where the electrical connections are You will notice two connections where the power source is connected Connect the MineralPURE s power cable cord 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 Conduit Connections You should use a flexible conduit from connection to connection on the power cord to meet codes The size of the connector already on the control box 1s 1 2 There is no need to cover up the electrode wire with conduit Connecting the Electrode Wires Connect the two electrode wires gray colored 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 other These connectors are weatherproof and there is no need to cover them D Installing the Unit Continued Connecting the ScaleBlaster Signal Cable The most desirable place to install the ScaleBlaster signal cable is on the return line away from any elbows couplings tees or valves as possible You also want to be as f
27. rrent flowing thru the electrodes This value is 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 1s 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 in operation 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 in 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 code on the output adjust knob The following code will access the LCD contrast adjustment screen ze l I 1 Turn the output current knob until the output current indicator is 010 wait about two seconds and you will notice the electrode ico
28. sing new state of the art microchip technology you have unquestionably the finest 1onization 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 VV A I ER ENVIRO TECHNOLOGIES A Identifying the RC 50 Components The RC 50 MineralPURE unit should contain all the components listed below Control Unit 1 WATER ENVIRO TECHNOLOGIES RC 50 USER MANUAL Copper Test Kit 1 CLA 41 ee Users Manual 1 MineralPURE QUICK CHART MODEL RC 50 1 Maintain Water Chemistry as Normal Y ScaleBlaster Signal Wire 60ft 12 Zip Ties 3 Vy RC 50 Quick V NN L Chart Card 1 scat O Ring 1 Electrode 1 CET 0648 CLE 11 Control Unit Mount ing Brackets 4 Threaded Male Adapters 2 CET 0008 2 1 2 Reducers 2 CET 0607 getea mne o Flow Cell Chamber 1 CET 0647 Warranty Card 1 Mounting Bracket f Screws 4 Neame of Omen Page 3 B Tools and Materials Required Bullet Level Channel Lock Wrench e Conduit Connector 2 Straight Conduit Flexable Crescent Wrench Drill amp Drill Bits Hacksaw or Pipe Cutter Hammer PVC Cement PVC Cleaner Primer e Screwdrivers Flat amp Phillips
29. tal Hours Unit Has been On TOT TIME OW DADAEAHES _ Output Voltage TPLIT WOLT 16 SUDC LCD Display Contrast COOHTEH 2I Hd3z Error Status Number FRRE STATUS 122456 ll L 1 Turn the output current knob until the output current indicator is 005 wait about two seconds and you will notice the electrode icon will switch polarities 2 Next dial in 030 and wait 2 seconds rea rea rea s mA mA mA 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 18 Diagnostic Screen Continued I RC 50 Control Box Features Continued 1 Turn the output current knob until the output set value 1s 000 wait about two seconds and T i you will notice the electrode icon will switch polarities J 2 Next dial in 025 and wait 2 seconds F DIAGNDETIC_SCREEN E 050s f OT TIME ON S88366HR5 3 Next dial in 010 and wait 2 seconds SENTRRST S E up The control unit s LCD display should now show the main screen The diagnostic screen monitors seven different operational values Each value is described in detail below OUTPUT CURRENT SET This is the set point for the output current in 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 cu
30. the electrode connection has been detected Inspect the electrode wire connection to the electrode terminals make sure they are well connected and there 1s 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 technician The following code will access the Diagnostic Screen DIHGHUSTIC SCREEEH 7 Output Current Set OLITFUT SET amp lbiidmH Actual Output Current Reading HCT CURRENT lenamh Duty Cycle of Output DLIT CYCLE To
31. urface wood stucco etc D Installing the Unit Continued Choosing the Power Source The RC 50 unit will automatically detect 110 or 220VAC and no adjustments are required When locating the power source make sure that when the pump and motor shuts off the MineralPURE power box does too The ideal source is the timer box If no timer box exists the unit can use the pump motor as its power source FN a ee ee tS W ARN N G I YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL LOCAL STATE NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL CODES WHEN INSTALLING THIS EQUIPMENT A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN MAY BE REQUIRED FOR THIS PART OF THE INSTALLATION mRERENERENENEENEEREERENEEEEREEEREREERREEREREEREREEEREEREREEEREEREREREERERERERERRERRRRRRR Connecting to the Timer Box 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 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 239v CREE TO RC 50 SUPPLY V CONTROL BOX 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 g
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search