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INTELLICHEM
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WATER CHEMISTRY CONTROLLER
INSTALLATION
AND
USER'S GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 INTELLICHEM ® WATER CHEMISTRY CONTROLLER INSTALLATION USER’S GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Flow Cell and pH/ORP Sensors ............33 Plumbing the Flow Cell ..................35 Connecting the IntelliChem Controller to an Automation Control System ....39 Wiring the IntelliChem Controller AC Power to Automation Filter Pump Relay ..41 Setting up EasyTouch, IntelliTouch, SunTouch Automation Control System ....43 Troubleshooting ......................46 Tweaking pH/ORP (Calibrating Sensors) ..............51...

  • Page 3: Important Warning And Safety Instructions

    BEFORE WORKING ON INTELLICHEM CHEMICAL CONTROLLER: Always disconnect ® power to the IntelliChem controller at the circuit breaker before servicing. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to service person, pool users or others due to electric shock.
  • Page 4 Alarm messages. See “Troubleshooting” on page 45 for more information. When using IntelliChem with a pool pump timer: The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP) recommends that all water in a residential pool pass through the filtration system at least once every 12 hours (referred to as pool water turnover).
  • Page 5 IECG always wear rubber gloves and eye protection. Always add acid to water, do not add water to acid. Always work in a well-ventilated area. Splashing or spilling acid can cause severe personal injury and/or property damage. Pentair always recommends 1:1 dilution when using full strength muriatic acid. When mixing, remember to always add acid to water.
  • Page 6 Leave cleanup of large spills to the experts; call your local fire department or hazardous materials spill team. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Controller Installation and User’s Guide ® INTELLICHEM...

  • Page 7: Intellichem Overview

    CO2 is environmentally friendly and produces no secondary pollution into the treated water by salts such as chlorides or sulfates. CO2 does not corrode metal equipment and does not require any special piping. The IntelliChem controller supports Pentair Aquatic Systems (“Pentair”), EasyTouch , IntelliTouch ®...

  • Page 8: Operator Controls Indicators And Alarm Leds

    Flow LED: Green LED on indicates flow is detected. LED will blink during flow delay. LED off indicates no flow in the system. If flow is not present, no chemical feeding or IntelliChem controller activity is allowed. LED brightness can be adjusted via the Configuration “Display Mode” menu (see page 17).

  • Page 9: Ph Settings And Orp Settings Buttons

    Limit [Clear]: Press the / to select this feature. Press the / to clear the current dosage limit timer. After pressing the button, “CLEARED” is displayed, indicating that the current dosage limit is cleared. INTELLICHEM Controller Installation and User’s Guide ®...

  • Page 10: Intellichem Controller System Power Up Sequence

    ***PASSED*** reported as an error so the user can have the unit serviced. IntelliChem Auto The very first time IntelliChem controller is powered up and __Setup Wizard__ after a factory reset, the Auto Setup Wizard start screen is Press MENU to go displayed.

  • Page 11: Password Protect

    IntelliTouch, EasyTouch or SunTouch automation control system. When IntelliChem is controlled by the IntelliTouch, EasyTouch or SunTouch control system, if the password is set and locked on the IntelliChem, it cannot be changed from the automation control panel. To change a “LOCKED” password from the automation system, enter the password on the IntelliChem controller, it will remain active for the Menu Timeout MM:SS period.

  • Page 12: Display Modes

    Use the Auto Setup feature for first-time setup or standard configurations. Follow the on- screen prompts and enter information about your system configuration (pH/ORP internal or external pumps, pool size, filter time, chemical container size etc). IntelliChem uses this information to automatically setup reminder times, calculate feed times, proportional limits and alarms.
  • Page 13 Daily: H:08 M:00 ORP: 50 GPD [RELAY2 EX_IC] Units: gal-US What is the pH Enter ORP info. Press Continue on next page. Container Size?  MENU. “Is your pool 4.00 gal-US water balanced? Gauge: INTELLICHEM Controller Installation and User’s Guide ®...
  • Page 14 Reminder in: 4.00 gal-US MENU. “Is your pool Daily: H:08 M:00 Daily: H:08 M:00 Daily: H:08 M:00 H:100 M:00 water balanced? Gauge: Continue on next page. INTELLICHEM Controller Installation and User’s Guide ®...

  • Page 15: Intellichem Controller System Default Values

    4k gallons or the settings in the container size is specified in liters. pH & ORP menus! Note: 1 oz = approximately 3 ml. IntelliChem Controller System Default Values pH Set Point: pH Alarm High: pH Alarm Low: pH Alarm Delays: 5 min.

  • Page 16: Intellichem Controller Menus

    Probe Test (Open Probe Test) Timers, Chlorinator, Status Codes, Factory Reset, Self Test Sequence Hardware: pH Control: 1/2 Doser Type [Internal Pump, External/Relay, CO2 Ext/Relay, None] - pH Control 2/2 Flow: xx GPD See page 22 for details INTELLICHEM Controller Installation and User’s Guide ®...

  • Page 17: Navigating Intellichem Controller Menus

    Navigating IntelliChem Controller Menus ® The following examples show how to navigate the main menus and sub-menus. Press the MENU button to access the main menu. Press the  Right arrow button to select a menu item and select items in a sub-menu. Press / to select previous/next item on a page.

  • Page 18: Ph Menu Description

    Dose (Volume): Displays the current dose size (0-9999) in ounces [oz] or milliliters [ml]. Set the amount of ounces (or milliliters) that the IntelliChem controller will feed pH (acid) each time the IntelliChem controller calls for pH chemicals. The Dose (Volume) is set by Auto Setup wizard based on pool volume and filter run time.
  • Page 19 IntelliChem controller (or any other dispensing device) runs non-stop for more than the selected Limit time or volume. This prevents IntelliChem from non-stop feeding pH reducer, because of a sensor error or external problem with the pool.
  • Page 20 This helps to prevent overshooting and makes it easier for the IntelliChem controller to reach the exact set point. Note: Low = (default) Full dose at 0.5 pH above setpoint. High = Full dose at 0.2 pH above setpoint.

  • Page 21: Orp Menu Description

    ORP Dosage (for Internal and External Pumps) ORP Dosage (page 1/2) Mixing Time: Select the amount of time in hours and minutes that IntelliChem will wait in between ORP dosing. It should be set to allow sufficient mixing time for the chemicals to become distributed throughout the pool.
  • Page 22 Level Gauge (liquid only): Displays level gauge hour when using liquid chemical doser. Tank icon symbol is used for liquid chemical configurations that include valid supply and doser feed rate information. INTELLICHEM Controller Installation and User’s Guide ®...
  • Page 23 HIGH (750 mV) or LOW (650 mV) pH alarm level settings. IntelliChem will automatically set a high and low alarm for the ORP level. The Delay time is the amount of time between the detected alarm condition and when IntelliChem displays the alarm message on the main screen.

  • Page 24: Configuration Menu

    Adjustable time is 0 to 60 seconds. Default is 15 seconds. Use longer times to prevent interaction of doser from affecting the measurement. To access the delays menu: Press MENU  Configuration  Delays  Press / to set the delay settings. INTELLICHEM Controller Installation and User’s Guide ®...
  • Page 25 1/2 pH Lockout: 7.8 pH Lockout: is the pH reading at which IntelliChem will no longer dose sanitizer (Chlorine/ Bromine). Above pH of 7.8 it is generally understood that the ORP reading is suppressed and therefore will not be used to administer additional sanitizer. Just bringing the pH level down will raise the available chlorine and the effective ORP.
  • Page 26 Press / to select option. Dose Priority: pH Priority or Simultaneous. Depending on how the IntelliChem chemical dosers are plumbed and how much water is circulating in the system where the chemicals are injected into the water stream, it may be preferred to only feed Chlorine when Acid is not feeding.
  • Page 27 If you need to know how much you’ve dosed during a day, or how long its been running that day, “Timers” will have this information. The cumulative times/ml get reset when you clear the dose limits, The Run Time clears on power-up. INTELLICHEM Controller Installation and User’s Guide ®...
  • Page 28 If the Configuration / Hardware / ORP Control / Doser Type is set to IntelliChlor, the IntelliChem will control the IntelliChlor as it would a doser, actively turning it on (100%) for chlorine demand, and off (0%) when the ORP reaches the desired set point.
  • Page 29 Status Codes: This displays a complex series of values that indicate the real-time status and alarm conditions. Top line, Codes: HA= is the automation Home Address that IntelliChem has locked onto. In the upper-right corner, R0,1,2,4 which represents the UOC comm status.
  • Page 30 Configuration Menu (Continued) ORP Control (page 1/2 - 2/2) Doser Type 1/2: Select the ORP control hardware: IntelliChem ORP feed method being used (INTERNAL PUMP, EXTERNAL RELAY, INTELLICHLOR Salt Chlorine Generator (SCG), NONE. ® Doser Type 2/2: INTERNAL PUMP: Right-Side (MTR_R), Left-Side (MTR_L)

  • Page 31: Auto Setup Menu

    SI: Displays the last calculated SI value (Corrosive/Scaling/Ideal). Note: If there is no flow or Flow Delay is enabled, no SI value displayed. pH: 6.0 Temp: pH: 6.0 Temp: CH: 250 SLT1000 CH: 250 SLT1000 TA: 90 CYA:18 TA: 90 CYA:18 INTELLICHEM Controller Installation and User’s Guide ®...
  • Page 32 IntelliChem gets the temperature from the EasyTouch, IntelliTouch and SunTouch automation control system. The automation control system must have the POOL or SPA pump running to report the proper temperature to IntelliChem, otherwise IntelliChem will use its own menu’s temperature value. To change the IntelliChem default temperature, select Temp and use the Up/Down arrow to adjust the temperature.
  • Page 33 Water with a LSI of 1.0 is one unit above a balanced condition. Reducing the factors by 1 unit will bring the water into equilibrium. To use the LSI calculator, refer to: http://www.pentairpool.com/support/calculators/langelier/index.htm INTELLICHEM Controller Installation and User’s Guide ®...
  • Page 34 This correction can be considerable in established pools with high cyanuric acid levels; for example, at 240 ppm cyanuric acid, the correction amounts to 80 ppm (240 ÷ 3 = 80). Saturation Index Tables (as recommended by NSPF) INTELLICHEM Controller Installation and User’s Guide ®...

  • Page 35: Installation

    10. Connect the pH and ORP sensors. 11. Test the plumbing for leaks. 12. Switch on the IntelliChem controller for the first time as described below. Risk of Electrical Shock or Electrocution! IntelliChem controller must be installed by a licensed or certified...

  • Page 36: Mounting Intellichem Controller Enclosure

    Select a location for mounting the IntelliChem® Controller enclosure with the following required recommendations: Install the IntelliChem controller enclosure at least 10 feet from the pool or spa wall. Supply power must be routed to the IntelliChem controller in accordance with the applicable national and current local (NEC) codes (see page i).

  • Page 37: Wiring The Intellichem Controller Transformer

    The IntelliChem controller can be connected either to 120VAC or 220-240 VAC. The IntelliChem controller should be wired to receive power from the filter pump relay. Connect the AC power supply voltage to the PUMP SIDE OF THE MAIN FILTER PUMP RELAY located in the load/power center (see page 40 for the IntelliChem controller AC power wiring diagram).

  • Page 38: Connecting External Devices To Intellichem Controller

    Connecting External Devices to IntelliChem Controller External Devices such as pumps, CO2 devices and alarms can be connected to either of the dry contact relays (EX_RELAY 1 and EX_RELAY 2). Relay contact ratings: 5 AMPS, 250VAC/30VDC located on the IntelliChem Controller circuit board.

  • Page 39: Installing The Flow Cell And Ph/Orp Sensors

    Switch Magnet Flanged end down Installing the pH and ORP Sensors (Read This First) Install the pH and ORP sensors as follows: For IntelliChem Controller Plumbing ® Installation Diagram, see page 37. Sensors wires will connect to within 10 feet.
  • Page 40 • DO NOT CUT THE SENSOR WIRES. Do not stuff excess wire inside the controller as this may cause excess strain on sensor and relay connections. pH Sensor ORP Sensor INTELLICHEM Controller Installation and User’s Guide ®...

  • Page 41: Plumbing The Flow Cell

    Open any closed system valves. Close the filter valve and turn on the circulation system. Check that the system is working properly. Tubing 3/8" Drill Pipe Clamp Pipe IntelliChem® Controller Tubing Installation Diagram INTELLICHEM Controller Installation and User’s Guide ®...
  • Page 42 ON chemical feed pumps without the pool filter pump also running. The flow switch is a dry contact only (no current). Use with any other brand of flow switch voids WARRANTY and UL listing. INTELLICHEM Controller Installation and User’s Guide ®...
  • Page 43 IntelliChem Controller Installation Plumbing Diagram ® ® IntelliChem Controller Installation Plumbing Diagram INTELLICHEM Controller Installation and User’s Guide ®...
  • Page 44 Flow Switch with any other brand of controller will void the warranty and UL listing. Route the Flow Cell switch wires into the IntelliChem controller enclosure through the strain relief and connect the wires to J6 Sensor terminal connector on the IntelliChem controller circuit board.

  • Page 45: Connecting The Intellichem Controller To An Automation Control System

    This ensures that IntelliChem controller and IntelliChlor SCG only produce chlorine when the main filter pump is on. The following wiring diagram (see next page) shows the IntelliChem controller AC power wiring and COM port connections to the EasyTouch, IntelliTouch and SunTouch control system.
  • Page 46 IntelliChem Controller AC Power and COM port (RS-485) Wiring Diagram ® Note: For more information about operating automation pool controllers, refer to the following manuals: - IntelliTouch Control System User’s Guide ® (P/N 521075) - EasyTouch Control System User’s Guide ®...

  • Page 47: Wiring The Intellichem Controller Ac Power To Automation Filter Pump Relay

    IntelliChem controller AC Power Wiring Instructions: When using the IntelliChem controller as a stand alone device (with a time clock) or with an IntelliChlor salt chlorine generator, IntelliChem controller MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE LOAD SIDE OF THE MAIN FILTER PUMP RELAY located in the load/power center (see page 40 for the IntelliChem controller AC power wiring diagram).
  • Page 48 High Voltage Front Panel ® Route IntelliChem Controller AC power into opening under enclosure CONNECT INTELLICHEM CONTROLLER CONNECT INTELLICHEM CONTROLLER AC POWER TO FILTER PUMP RELAY AC POWER TO FILTER PUMP RELAY Power Center (with SCG option) IntelliChlor Salt Chlorine ®...

  • Page 49: Setting Up Easytouch, Intellitouch, Suntouch Automation Control System

    From the IntelliTouch control system control panel you can adjust the pH and ORP set point values, view the IntelliChem controller status and monitor your pool water condition using the Saturation Index. To access the IntelliChem controller...
  • Page 50 The adjustable range is from 650 to 800 in increments of 10. The default ORP set point value is 700. The ORP set point is the value that IntelliChem will try to achieve based on the active sanitizer. To adjust the ORP set point, press the button next to ORP Set.
  • Page 51 One bar indicates the supply is nearly empty. Press MENU twice to exit and update the values. Note: IntelliChem must also be set up to use the IntelliChlor SCG either with the AUTO SETUP Wizard (page 6) or the Configuration/Hardware/ORP Control/Doser Type (page 24).

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    This may be a common issue that can easily be resolved by increasing the amount of chemical dispensed each day. If the pH Sensitivity is set to “Low” (the default), IntelliChem will only administer the full dose at 0.5 from setpoint. If it seems to be stuck 0.3 from setpoint, you’re only getting 3/5 of the programmed dose.
  • Page 53 Help Guide INTELLICHEM Controller Installation and User’s Guide ®...
  • Page 54 Alarm Messages and Troubleshooting Tips The IntelliChem is continually monitoring its own condition and that of the water chemistry. The following is a list of alarms and most likely causes. This should give you a good starting place for troubleshooting and resolving the alarm.
  • Page 55 (shorted) to indicate flow. Warning: This is a Safety Device. Do not operate the IntelliChem with the flow switch bypassed. Water flow must be present to ensure chemicals are mixed adequately to avoid dangerous gasses and high concentrations of chemicals near people or pool equipment.
  • Page 56 Cross Reference INTELLICHEM Controller Installation and User’s Guide ®...

  • Page 57: Tweaking Ph/Orp (Calibrating Sensors)

    If required, use the IntelliChem Tweak pH feature to periodically adjust the pH reading (see above and page 12). It’s important to note that changes in pH, cyanuric acid concentration, total dissolved solids, and use of additional or alternative sanitizers will all affect the primary sanitizer residual level relative to ORP.

  • Page 58: Maintenance

    Cleaning the Flow Cell Sensors: To clean the ORP and pH sensors, turn off the AC source power to IntelliChem at the GFCI switch. Disconnect the probe connectors from the Flow Cell, unscrew the probe and carefully remove them from the Flow Cell. Clean the reference junction (the white ring at the bottom of the probe body) with a soft toothbrush.

  • Page 59: Motor Pump Head Yearly Replacement

    Motor Pump Head Yearly Replacement IMPORTANT! Replace the IntelliChem pump head (P/N 521384Z) once a season (yearly). Pump Head Replacement (for single or multiple pumps) Disconnect AC power to IntelliChem Controller enclosure at the ® circuit breaker before servicing. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to serviceman, pool users or others due to electrical shock.

  • Page 60: Replaceable Parts List

    9. P/N 521335Z - Replacement transformer with mounting plate. Note: (*) MUST REPLACE ONCE A SEASON (YEARLY). Warranty Information The IntelliChem controller has a one year limited warranty. For more information contact Customer Support (800) 831-7133 INTELLICHEM Controller Installation and User’s Guide ®...
  • Page 61 - Sensor, ORP (* 1 year warranty) 3. P/N 754000310 - Flow Cell with Flow Switch Sensors 4. P/N 521342Z - IntelliChem Controller Parts Bag (not shown) 5. P/N 754000440 - Flow Switch Sensor with Magnet P/N 754000410 - Magnet for Flow Switch 6.
  • Page 62 ® IntelliChem Controller Kit Contents Item QTY. Part Number Description 522010Z FILTER INLINE STRAINER 1/4” FEMALE NPT 522347Z CLAMP SADDLE ICHEM BYPAS 606000100Z FTG 3/8” COMPRESSION X 1/4” NPT 620000040Z FTG 1/4” NPT NYLON PLUG 622000080Z 1/4” NPT M/F BALL VALVE...
  • Page 63 NOTES INTELLICHEM Controller Installation and User’s Guide ®...
  • Page 64 1620 HAWKINS AVE., SANFORD, NC 27330 • (919) 566-8000 10951 WEST LOS ANGELES AVE., MOORPARK, CA 93021 • (805) 553-5000 WWW.PENTAIRPOOL.COM All Pentair trademarks and logos are owned by Pentair or one of its global affiliates. Pentair Aquatic Systems , IntelliFlo...

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