Routine Maintenance; Operational Chec K - RecWaterTec SolarClear Consignes D'utilisation

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

It is important to spend a few minutes a week to monitor the water balance, clean the unit and to learn the trends. After a couple of months of
experience, you should have a good idea about how little chlorine or oxidizer is required, how much floating time is required, the best way and
frequency to clean the electrodes, etc.
The SolarClear works well with trace chlorine or any other oxidizer of your choice. Algaecides, conditioners, clarifiers, etc. are unnecessary.
Higher chlorine levels may be required with an increase in water temperature, increased swimmer load, rainfall, or new water added. If using
liquid chlorine, add at or after sundown because the sun's rays quickly neutralize chlorine. The recommended levels are not absolute and may
vary with changing water conditions. What works best for your pool is determined by experience. Allow your water to seek its own balance. Do
not arbitrarily alter the pH or try to change perfectly clear water. Give your pool water time to stabilize, and remember: More is not necessarily
better, SIMPLICITY IS THE KEY!
ELECTRODE REPLACEMENT
The mineral electrode is designed to slowly disintegrate. After an average of 12-24 months, depending on conditions, the electrode will wear
away and require replacement. You will know this when it is 'pencil thin' or about ¼ inch at its thinnest point. To remove the spent electrode:
1. Remove screen and end-cap, and clean parts.
2. While compressing spring electrode with one hand, rotate center electrode counterclockwise.
If necessary, use pliers for leverage.
3. Continue to unthread until free.
The procedure for installing the electrode is in reverse order, and can be found under 'INITIAL ASSEMBLY'.
NOTE
Always keep the same end of the electrode to the floater. Do not swap ends when removing and
replacing your electrode.
CLOSING/REOPENING
Whether closing for the winter or for vacation, your pool water should remain clear for months if you prepare the pool correctly:
1. Maintain an ion reading of .3 to .5 ppm. The mineralized water will protect against algae. The ions act as an algaecide so there's no
need to add additional algaecide.
2. Turn off all equipment, including pumps, chlorinators, etc.
3. If the water is clear, no need to oxidize. If less than clear, add chlorine/oxidizer.
4. Remove the SolarClear.
5. Drain water, winterize pumps, cover, etc. as desired.
6. Clean and remove electrode from the unit and store in an airtight plastic bag or jar.
7. Store your SolarClear indoors. Avoid freezing.
If the pool was shut down with an insufficient ion level, or severe conditions were encountered late in the off season, less than clear water
conditions may be experienced. Upon opening:
1. Top off water level, backwash, and vacuum as necessary.
2. Add chlorine to clear any cloudiness, if present.
3. Test ion level. Float unit to reestablish .3 ppm.
4. If ion level is below .3 ppm, temporarily increase chlorine for protection.
5. Maintain enough oxidizer to ensure water clarity.
6. Verify pH is within 7.2-7.8 range. Correct if necessary.

OPERATIONAL CHEC K

It is highly unlikely that your SolarClear will not generate ions. Should there be any doubt, the following quick check will visually prove electrical
generation:
1. Fill a clear glass or plastic quart-sized jar or equivalent with pool or tap water.
2. Clean electrodes and leave screen off.
3. Place the SolarClear on the top of the jar, resting on the lip, with the electrodes immersed in the water.
4. With a full sun shining on the solar panel, very fine bubbles will be observed after a few seconds originating from the spring coils. This
demonstrates that electrical current is being generated. Absence of bubbles indicates a problem.
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Unit Assembled (upside-down)
SolarClear Manual Version 1.1