Aquascape IonGen Generation G2 (95012) - Manuel (Page 6)

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• Setting the IonGen Level
– Turn on the pump
and plug IonGen ™
transformer into
an external GFI
regulated electrical
source.
– adjusting the
IonGen ™ 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 ™ on a new water feature or a
water feature with good water quality and little to no
debris – Set the IonGen™ to level 1 or 2.
ImPOrtant: Operate the IonGen ™ at a low level
and only raise the ionization level if the water
quality or buildup of debris attached to rocks and
gravel becomes worse. Maintaining the IonGen ™ on the
low level will make sure the copper levels don’t become
too elevated, and also prolong the life of the 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’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™ on an existing water feature with
debris and/or poor water conditions
Set the IonGen
™ to the
highest ionization level
possible. 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 Probe. 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 water
conditions have improved or the copper test kit indicates a
maximum level of .25 ppm.
– Debris, 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 ™ will achieve desired results.
– If the level of copper rises above .25 ppm, reduce the
IonGen ™ down to level one or unplug the IonGen ™ 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 ™ Control Panel’s
internal memory will reset itself to the last setting before the
power failure.
maintenance
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 ™ Control Panel display will read “00”
when the 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 Probe
from time to time, and replace the Probe if the bars are
significantly degraded.
• 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 Probe
performance. If you notice repeated scale build-up, you may
want to move the 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 Probe is recommended
and will significantly boost the performance of the IonGen ™ .
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 this time of the
year, and will prolong the life of the Probe.
• The IonGen ™ 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.