Aquascape IonGen (98880) - Manuel (Page 4)

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Fig. 8 Fig. 7 Fig. 9-10
• Before using the IonGen ™ , please
note the following:
- If the total alkalinity of the water
is less than 100 ppm you’ll need
to increase the level of alkalinity.
- Alkalinity (not hardness) can be
determined using the pH/Total
Alkalinity Test Kit sold separately
(part #98953). Alkalinity levels
outside of the recommended
parameters will reduce the
effectiveness of the IonGen ™ .
See Targeted Water Parameters
section for more information.
• Start-up of System
- Turn on the pump.
- Plug in the IonGen
™ and set to
full power.
- Perform the copper test per the
test kit instructions over a period
of days to ensure that the copper
levels DO NOT rise above .25 ppm.
Debris, poor water conditions,
as well as the volume of water
feature are all factors that affect
Operating the IonGen ™
Operating Instructions
• Plug in the waterproof connector
from the Control Panel into the
top of the Probe fitting.
(See Fig. 8)
Flow Chamber Option B:
Skimmer or in-stream installation
The Flow Chamber can be submerged in
a region of the water feature with a good
flow of water, such as in a skimmer box
or the edge of a stream/waterfall. The
Flow Chamber must be completely sub-
merged and have sufficient water flow
in order to function properly. The Flow
Chamber can be camouflaged into the
edge of the stream using small rocks.
Failure to provide sufficient water flow
across probe will affect the IonGen’s ™
performance. See troubleshooting Table
for more information. Note: Completely
remove Probe from water when con-
necting or disconnecting the waterproof
electrical plug. (See Fig. 9 and 10)
Power Indicator – The Power indicator light will be
illuminated when the Control Panel is receiving power.
Choosing Desired Ionization Level – The amount of ions being
generated can be controlled using the up and down button. The lighted
ionizing indicator bar will display the output level of the generator.
Ionizing Indicator – The Ionizing indicator light will be SOLID GREEN
when the generator is properly ionizing. The ionizing indicator light will be
FLASHING GREEN when the generator has reached its maximum output. See
Troubleshooting Table for more information on how to increase the generator’s
output. The ionizing light will flash RED when the Probe is exhausted or
the Control Panel indicates a problem. See Troubleshooting Table for more
information on the RED Ionizing light.
• The Replaceable IonGen ™ Probe
will typically last 1 -3 seasons
depending on the usage, quantity of
Maintenance
Note: The red dot on the top of
the probe fitting indicates proper
orientation of the probe when
installed into the Flow Chamber.
Make sure the red dot is lined up
with the direction of the water
flow through the Flow Chamber.
Proper orientation of the probe
will maximize the IonGen’s ™
performance. (See Fig. 4-7)
water and water parameters of the
water feature. The Ionizing Indicator,
which is normally lit GREEN when
ionizing, will begin to flash RED. The
flashing RED ionizing light indicates
when the Probe is exhausted
or there is a problem with the
IonGen ™ . See Troubleshooting
Guide for more information on
the RED Ionizing light.
the speed at which the IonGen™
will achieve desired results and
the level of copper in the water
feature. Please note that it
may take several weeks before
the copper level begins to be
detectable.
- The IonGen’s ™ ionization level
can be reduced to show 1 or 2
bars on the Ionizing Indicator
Display once desired results are
achieved with the appearance of
the water conditions in the water
feature or the copper test strips
indicate the maximum level of
.25 ppm. If alkalinity is more
than .25 ppm it can be typically
reduced by conducting a partial
water change.
- Operating the IonGen ™ at a low level
and only raising the ionization
level based on the appearance of
the water conditions will prolong
the life of the probe, as well as
help make sure copper levels
don’t become too elevated.
Note: It is not unusual to have low
copper level readings on the test
strips, no matter how high the
IonGen’s ™ ionization level setting.
This is due to the copper being
used within the water feature.
Periodic copper testing will ensure
that the levels stay below .25 ppm.
- If the level of copper is allowed
to go above .25 ppm reduce the
IonGen ™ down to one bar on
the Ionizing Indicator Display or
unplug the IonGen ™ until the
copper levels fall below .25 ppm.
A water change can also be
conducted if the copper levels are
significantly above .25 ppm. (See
Fig. 11).
- In the case of a power failure the
IonGen ™ Control Panel’s internal
memory will reset itself to the last
setting before the power failure.
Fig. 11