INTELLICHEM
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Controller Installation and User’s Guide
INTELLICHEM
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Controller Installation and User’s Guide
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Most states and local codes regulate the construction, installation, and
operation of public pools and spas, and the construction of residential
pools and spas. It is important to comply with these codes, many of which directly
regulate the installation and use of this product. Consult your local building and health
codes for more information.
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT IF THIS PRODUCT IS
NOT INSTALLED AND USED CORRECTLY.
INSTALLERS, POOL OPERATORS AND POOL OWNERS MUST READ
THESE WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
PRODUCT.
Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and
instructions in this Guide. Failure to follow warnings and instructions can result
in severe injury, death, or property damage. Call (800) 831-7133 for additional free copies of these
instructions. Please refer to www.pentairpool.com for more information related to this products.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - Attention Installer: This Installation and User’s Guide (“Guide”)
contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this
product. This Guide should be given to the owner and/or operator of this product.
IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE WORKING ON INTELLICHEM
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CHEMICAL CONTROLLER: Always disconnect
power to the IntelliChem controller at the circuit breaker before servicing.
Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to service person,
pool users or others due to electric shock.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION:
This product must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified pool professional
in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code
(CEC), CSA C22.2. All applicable local installation codes and ordinances must also be adhered to.
Improper installation will create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury
to pool users, installers or others due to electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property.
Do not permit children to operate this equipment.
When mixing acid with water, ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER. NEVER ADD
WATER TO ACID. When adding any chemical to the pool/spa, be sure to follow
the manufacturer’s instructions thoroughly.
DO NOT MIX SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE AND MURATIC ACID
Risk of electrical shock. Connect IntelliChem controller to a ground-fault
interrupter-circuit (GFCI). Contact a qualified electrician if you cannot verify that
the receptacle is protected by a GFCI.
BE SURE TO DISCONNECT ALL SUPPLY CONNECTIONS BEFORE
SERVICING THE INTELLICHEM CONTROLLER. AC Power may be supplied
to the relay terminals Ex_Relay1 and Ex_Relay2 from other sources. See
page 31 for details.
BEFORE USING YOUR POOL, SPA OR HOT TUB, CHECK THE
pH AND SANITIZER LEVELS OF THE WATER.
IF “CLEAR OVERFEED LIMIT” SETTING IS SET TO 24 HOURS, DO NOT
SET “FEED TIME” GREATER THAN 20 HOURS AS THIS WILL VOID NSF
CERTIFICATION.
DO NOT INSTALL THE INTELLICHEM
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CHEMICAL CONTROLLER WHERE IT CAN BE ACCESSIBLE TO THE
PUBLIC.