SUNSHINE IONIZER OPERATION
1. Turn on the pool pump.
2. Test the pool water with the copper test kit to see if there is copper already present in the pool. If copper is
already present it may be from a copper based algaecide or from a previous pH problem.
3. Add instant ions to your pool according to directions on the label.
4. Now you can stop using heavy sanitizer levels! Maintain a constant chlorine level as low as .2 ppm with
chlorine tablets or other types of chlorine. Chlorine tablets are recommended. Do NOT use Calcium
Hypochlorite chlorine to shock your pool or to maintain a chlorine level as it hardens the water and will
cause scaling problems. It has been proven that maintaining .2 ppm chlorine and .2 ppm copper is more
effective sanitation than using only chlorine at 2 ppm. Your water will now be safe, clean, clear, and algae
free with a very low level of chlorine. You can use bromine or ozone as the sanitizer if the proper levels are
maintained, but we recommend chlorine. You cannot stop using chlorine or other sanitizers when using an
ionizer.
5. Test the copper level at least once a week until you have found the proper setting for your pool. Now you
should only need to test the copper level once or twice a month because the ion level does not dissipate like
other sanitizers.
6. Set the slide switch to 12 and to a lower number as need to reduce the ionizer output. Switch the polarity
switch on the ionizer power supply on a regular basis. At least once a week. Don’t forget!
7. Do not over ionize your pool. When the level reaches .3 ppm turn the control down and adjust as necessary to
maintain .3 ppm. If the ion level reaches .5 ppm set the ionizer to the lowest setting until the level drops to .3
ppm. If algae are ever present in the pool, shock the pool to 5 to 10 ppm, add a non-copper algaecide, and
maintain 3 ppm of chlorine until all algae are gone.
8. Maintain the pH at 7.2 to 7.6. Failure to maintain your pH could result in staining if the pH is allowed to drift
above 8.0.
9. At least once a year unscrew the ion cell and inspect the electrodes. A blue scale on the electrodes is normal
and should not be removed unless they are clugged with scale beween the electrodes. If the electrodes need
cleaned clean the electrodes with a stiff brush. Ensure that the electrodes are installed so that the water flows
between the electrodes.
10. When operating in the winter in mild climates, or in spring or fall in cold climates, when the water is
cooler than normal, you will need to set the output control to a lower setting to maintain .3 ppm copper.
Continue to maintain pool chemistry until your water temperature drops to 50 degrees. When operating in
freezing climates winterize your pool water and pool equipment as normal by making sure the pH and
copper level are at the proper level then give the water a chlorine shock to 5 ppm. Run the pool circulating
pump for at least 1 hour. Turn off power to pool equipment. Remove the cell from the tee fitting and drain
all water from the cell. Clean electrodes if needed. Replace cell leaving fitting just loose enough to allow
water to leak out if it gets in the cell. Tighten cell before operating pool equipment.
11. Keep these instructions in a safe place.
IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS, PLEASE REED THE THROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE BELOW
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