The Pentair Intellichlor (SCG) automatically sanitizes your in-ground pool by converting the low concentration level of salt in your pool into free chlorine through electrolysis. This guide shows you how to install a Pentair Intellichlor Salt Chlorine Generator (SCG). Note: This guide is intended to give you a visual reference to supplement the Intellichlor owner’s manual, not replace it. Make sure you read and understand your owner’s manual before installing your unit.
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Note: The power supply should be at least 8′ from the edge of the water. Also, the salt cell has a 15′ cable. So the power supply will need to be within 15′ of where the cell will be mounted on the plumbing.
Note: We used a 3/16″ drill bit for 1/4″ screws.
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Note: The following steps are intended for 230v applications.
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Note: We used 12 gauge wire for this installation.
Note: It doesn’t matter which hot line goes to the yellow or white line as long as one goes to each.
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Note: For more information regarding bonding, check out our guide titled “How to Add a Line to the Pool Bonding Wire”.
Things to remember: Try to have a minimum of 12″-18″ of straight pipe before the cell. The arrow on the cell should be pointing in the direction of the water flow. Keep the cell within 15′ of the power supply. If the water flow will exceed 80 gpm, install a bypass.
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The picture to the left is of a cell that’s indicating that the salt cell and system are working correctly.
We recommend setting the sanitizer output level at 60% to start. Test the chlorine level after a couple of days and make adjustments accordingly.