P15 Ionizer
Maintenance & Installation

Water Chemistry at Start up;
Your water must be free of algae and debris and have a proper chemical balance prior to the purifier's activation !

Activating your Mineral System for the first time;

1. Make sure your water's chemistry meets the guidelines (above) and that your circulation system (timer) is set to run enough hours per day (there's no such thing as "to much filtration").
2. Turn on the mineral purifier and set the power position to MAX. Make sure to leave it on the max setting until your copper level reaches 0.10-0.20 PPM, then set to 1% for each 500 gallons of water (see test kit for instructions).

Weekly Maintenance Tips... Be Proactive !

1. pH, pH, pH !!! Your water's pH being in the proper range is the single most important water quality issues to be concerned with. Test your pH every 2-3 days, after a heavy rain or bather load and make any required corrections.
2. Test for your copper concentration every 7-10 days.
3. Always maintain a support sanitizer of 0.4 PPM - chlorine or 0.8 PPM of bromine. Typically, a single tablet placed in a floater is all you need. Add a new one once every 7-10 days.

ALWAYS & NEVER... A SUMMARY

NEVER operate without a support sanitizer (see above).
ALWAYS maintain good water chemistry!
ALWAYS check water chemistry after a heavy bather load.

Installation of the P15 ionizer consists of two parts, the 'electrode cell assembly' (fig. 1), and the controller (fig. 2) . Important, please read entire installation instructions before beginning! WARNING! Disconnect ALL electrical power from spa before beginning! All electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician.

Installing the electrode cell

The 'electrode cell assembly' (fig.1 below) consists of one 2" threaded T, two 2" x 1½" reducer bushings and the electrodes . The 'electrode cell assembly' is installed in the return PVC plumbing after the heater. Determine where it's location will be, keeping in mind it should be accessible, and needs to be located on a straight length of PVC pipe that is at least 6" long if 1½" PVC is present, or 5¼"  long if 2" PVC is present. Important, do not install the 'electrodes' until the '2" PVC T' has been completely installed and any glues used have completely dried! From the location chosen for installation, a section of pipe will need to be cut out (your spa may need to be drained of water before beginning). For 2" PVC, approx. 2 ¾" of pipe will need to be cut out. For 1½" PVC, approx. 3½" of pipe will need to be cut out. The supplied 'reducer bushings' are only used with installation on 1½" PVC. Using PVC glue, and following the manufacturers instructions, install the '2" PVC T' (using the 'reducer bushings' if required). After the glue has completely dried, using teflon tape as a sealant, screw in the electrodes. Important, do not over tighten. Over tightening can crack the '2" PVC T'.  The electrodes can always be further tightened if any leaking occurs.

Installing the controller

The controller of the P15 Ionizer is completely water tight and can be installed in an unprotected outdoor locating. It's small size (approx. 5" x 5" x 3") also allows it to be installed in a confined location or under the skirt of a portable spa. All electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician. The controller must be installed within 6' of both the 'electrode cell assembly' and the power supply for your filtration pump (do not connect to a 24 hour continuos "circ" pump).

Connect the thinner wire (see figure 2, lower right), with the crimped on eyes to the 'electrode cell assembly'. Each eye is connected to a separate stem of the electrode between the two nuts. Important, use two wrenches, holding the lower nut steady while tightening the upper nut. This will prevent twisting and possibly breaking the electrodes stem.

The larger 16/3 power cord (see figure 2, lower left) is connected to the low speed of the pump. IMPORTANT! All electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician. Disconnect ALL electrical power from spa before beginning!   This connection can be made either at the pump, or inside the controller operating the 2 speed pump (some spa controllers have an outlet for an ozonator that may work for powering your P15 Ionizer. Check with the spa manufacturer to determine if this outlet is hot only when the pump is in low speed. If so, your P15 Ionizer may be attached there).

The P15 Ionizer is extremely versatile in it's required power supply. It can operate on either 115v or 240v. Before reconnecting power to your spa, remove the four (4) screws from the front of the 'P15 Controller' and be sure the 'Voltage Selector Switch' (see Figure 3) is set to the same voltage as the pump it's connected too. Failure to have the switch in the correct position could burn out the P15 circuit board and is NOT covered under warranty.

Reassemble the controller, fill your spa with water, turn the electrical power back on and you should be done. Begin by turning on the pump and checking  the 'electrode cell assembly' for leaks. Follow the P15 maintenance instructions.