Aquascape IonGen Generation G2 (95027) - Manual (Page 6)

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• Setting the IonGen ™ System’s Level
– Turn on the pump
and plug in the
IonGen ™ System.
– adjusting the
IonGen ™ System’s
Level – Depress the
“+” or “-“ button
for 3 seconds to
enter the setting
mode. once in the
setting mode the
ionization level can
be adjusted. The
setting mode will exit
automatically
– Operating the
IonGen ™ System on a
new water feature or a water feature with good water quality
and little to no algae – Set the IonGen ™ System to level 1 or
2. Follow the next step if algae growth begins to increase.
ImPOrtant: Operate the IonGen ™ System at a
low level and only raise the ionization level if the
algae attached to rocks and gravel becomes
excessive. Maintaining the IonGen ™ System on the low
level will make sure the copper levels don’t become too
elevated, and also prolong the life of the IonGen ™ Probe.
nOte: It is not unusual to have low, or even no copper level
readings on the test kit, no matter how high the IonGen ™
System’s ionization level setting. This is due to the copper being
used within the water feature. Periodic copper testing will
ensure that the levels are below the maximum level of .25 ppm.
Operating the IonGen
™ System on an
existing water feature with algae present
Set the IonGen
™ System
to the highest ionization
level possible if there
are significant levels
of algae present in the
water feature. In some
water feature applications
you may find that you
are not able to raise the
ionization level to the higher power setting (levels 7-10). This is
typically due to the water chemistry of the water feature or the
water flow rate across the IonGen ™ Probe. In most cases, the
IonGen ™ System will still produce sufficient quantity of ions to
kill the algae. be patient, as it may take several days to a few
weeks for noticeable results to occur. Using the included copper
test kit, test the water over a period of days to ensure that the
copper levels Do NoT rise above .25 ppm. The ionization
level can be lowered once the algae levels have decreased
or the copper test kit indicates a maximum level of .25 ppm.
– Pre-existing algae levels, poor water conditions, as well as the
volume of water in the water feature are all factors that affect the
speed at which the IonGen ™ System will achieve desired results.
– If the level of copper rises above .25 ppm, reduce the
IonGen ™ System down to level one or unplug the IonGen ™
System until the copper levels fall below .25 ppm. A water
change can also be conducted if the copper levels are
significantly above .25 ppm.
– In the case of a power failure the IonGen ™ System Control
Panel’s internal memory will reset itself to the last setting
before the power failure.
maintenance
IonGen ™ Probe Maintenance
• The replaceable
IonGen ™ Probe will
typically last 1 or more
seasons, depending
on the usage, quantity
of water and water
chemistry of the water
feature. The IonGen ™
System Control Panel
display will read “00” when the IonGen ™ Probe is completely
exhausted or there is a fault in the operation of the system.
• It is recommended to visually inspect the bars on the
IonGen ™ Probe from time to time, and replace the IonGen ™
Probe if the bars are significantly worn.
• The Aquascape IonGen ™ System does contain a built-in,
self-cleaning mechanism that reduces the build-up of oxidation
scale on the bars, but requires sufficient water flow to work
properly. An excessive build-up of scale on the bars is an
indicator that there may not be sufficient water flow. Significant
oxidation scale on the bars will decrease the distribution
of ions being released into the water, as well as affect the
ability to raise and lower the Control Panel’s ionization level.
Scale build-up can easily be brushed or scraped off the bars,
immediately improving IonGen ™ Probe performance. If you
notice repeated scale build-up, you may want to move the
IonGen ™ Probe to a location with higher water flow, such as
plumbing it directly into the main recirculating system.
• Starting out each year with a new IonGen ™ Probe is
recommended and will significantly boost the performance
of the IonGen ™ System.
Winterization Maintenance
• It is recommended to shut down the IonGen
™ System in
regions that have climates that experience cold temperatures.
This will prevent elevated copper levels during the time of the
year when there is no algae growth, and will prolong the life
of the IonGen ™ Probe.
• The IonGen ™ System’s Control Panel is weather resistant, but
steps to protect it from the elements, such as mounting the panel
above the ground, are recommended to maximize its lifespan.
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