Pentair IC20 - Manual (Page 9)

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IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator Installation and User’s Guide
IntelliChlor ® Electronic Chlorine Generator Overview
The IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator (IECG) salt chlorinator uses a process known as electrolysis to
produce chlorine gas which immediately dissolves into a solution to create Hypochlorite (a pool and spa water
sanitizer) from a low concentration of salt added to the pool water. Hypochlorite kills bacteria, oxidizes organic
material, and kills algae, then reverts back to salt. The IECG then reuses the salt and the process starts over
again. The IntelliChlor system is comprised of the IECG and Power Center.
CAUTION - The IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator (IECG) is designed only to produce chlorine. The
IECG does not monitor or control chlorine levels in the pool or spa water. It is the pool owner’s responsibility for
monitoring and maintaining free chlorine levels at the APSP recommended range of 2.0 to 4.0 parts per million
(ppm). It is the pool owner’s responsibility to check, on a regular basis, the free chlorine level while the pool
pump is running, and adjust the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator accordingly.
WARNING - Salt is an inherently corrosive material. While the levels of salt required for proper operation
of the IntelliChlor Electronic Chlorine Generator are relatively low when compared to sea water and other salt
solutions, placing any amount of salt in your pool increases the likelihood of corrosion or other deterioration of
pool equipment and any surfaces used in and around your pool. Metal parts and certain natural and man-made
surfaces are particularly susceptible to corrosion and deterioration when used in and around salt water pools.
Pentair Water Pool and Spa does not represent or otherwise guarantee that the proper use of the IntelliChlor
Electronic Chlorine Generator will prevent corrosion or other deterioration of pool equipment and any surfaces
used in and around your pool. Consult your experienced pool professional, who should be able to advise you on
the proper material selection, installation techniques for those materials, and the proper use, care and
maintenance of those materials for your specific pool type and location in order to minimize the corrosion and
deterioration that is inherent in and around salt water pools.
Features
• Superior design combines cell and control panel as one assembly.
• Cell blades are made from a titanium metal base and coated with precious metal Ruthenium oxide.
• Cell blades are capable of producing chlorine for at least 10,000 hours, when the IECG is used properly.
• The IECG can be installed horizontally or vertically.
• Separate Power Center mounts to wall at equipment pad, for easy AC wiring.
• Electronics run cool for long, reliable life.
• Cell hour meter reports current usage to determine how many hours remain in the life of the unit.
• IC40 model produces up to 1.40 lbs. of chlorine per day and the IC20 model produces up to 0.70 lbs
per day.
• Salt level LED indicators show four ranges for the amount of salt in pool.
• Red and green LED indicators show system status for power, water flow, and cell status.
• MORE and LESS output buttons control how much chlorine is produced.
• BOOST cycle sets the unit to maximum chlorine output for 24 hours of pump run time.
• Cell lifetime is tracked with at-a-glance green LED indicators.
• UL listed to UL1081 standards for swimming pool chlorinators.
• Approved NSF regulatory standards, and CE certified.
CAUTION - Do not operate the IECG with newly poured pool plaster or newly constructed pool,
regardless of pool lining material. Severe salt damage can occur. FOR ALL NEW POOLS wait at least
ONE (1) MONTH after construction and filling of pool water before operating IECG.