Maintenance And Inspection - Atlantic Triton Manuel D'utilisation

Operating the Ionizer without a strong flow of water across the electrodes will allow the
ions to simply jump across to the opposite electrode instead of being carried into the
water feature. This "short-circuiting" of the distribution of ions results in excessive
corrosion of the electrodes and insufficient treatment of the water. Turn power off to
the Ionizer any time that power to the pump is turned off. The control panel will return
to the previous level of ionization when power is restored.
• Turn on the pump and plug in the outdoor transformer.
• Program the level of ionization. To enter the program mode, depress and hold the +
or – button on the front of the control panel for 3 seconds or until the number display
begins flashing. Use the + and – buttons to raise and lower the level of ionization. The
control panel will exit the program mode automatically once adjustments are complete.
• Monitor copper levels using the supplied test strips over a period of days. Once
copper levels are elevated between 0.1 and 0.3ppm, lower the level of ionization
to level 1 or 2 on the control panel. TRION-TS test strips supplied with the Triton
Ionizer are vacuumed packed with a shelf life of 2 years. The manufacture date is
printed on the lid of the bottle. Replace expired test strips for accurate results.
• Test water weekly to ensure that copper readings are at the correct level. If needed,
the level of ionization can be adjusted using the + and – buttons on the control panel.
• Once desired water clarity is achieved, operating the Triton Ionizer at minimum
levels and adjusting based on the conditions of the water feature will help prolong the
life of the electrodes.
Water Conductivity
The level of ionization can be adjusted on a scale from 1 to 10 in the program mode.
However, if the water does not contain sufficient mineral content for proper conductivity
the control panel will automatically lower the level of ionization to match the level of
conductivity in the water.
Example: The level of ionization is set at '10' in the program mode, however, upon exiting the
program mode the display changes from '10' to '7'. This is because the mineral level of the
water (conductivity) can only support an ionization level of 7. Conductivity can be increased by
adding sea salt to the system at a rate of ½ to 1 cup per hundred gallons of water.
Note: Water volume, total alkalinity and the amount of debris in a pond are all factors
that may affect how quickly copper levels are elevated. Please note that it may take
several weeks of operation for copper levels to become detectable. It is not unusual for
the test strips to show low copper levels after long periods of operating at "full" power.
This is due to copper ions being consumed within the water feature as they break down
organics. If test strips indicate copper levels above 0.3ppm, reduce ionization to '00' until
tests results are within the safe range. A partial water change will also aid in reducing
copper levels.

Maintenance and Inspection

During normal operation the power indicator on the control panel will illuminate as a
solid green color and the ionization indicator will illuminate as solid blue. This indicates
that the unit is operating correctly and no maintenance is required. If either indicator light
is flashing, please refer to the trouble shooting section of the manual to identify the cause
and corresponding corrective measure.
Note: Whether the control panel indicates a malfunction or not, it is recommended to
periodically remove the electrodes and inspect for corrosion and debris build-up.
Removing the corrosion or debris will help extend the life of the electrodes. Remove
corrosion with steel wool or fine sandpaper.
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