How often should I clean my SWG?

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I have a Pentair IntelliChlor Chlorine Generator. It is brand new and it has a sensor that indicates it needs cleaning but has not turned on yet. Should I trust it or do a routine clean every six months?

 

[JasonLion]

When the check cell light goes on you should remove the cell and do a visual inspection of the cell plates. If they look clean then put it back. For regular debris stuck in the plates you can wash it out with a garden hose. Only if you see white crusty accumulations do you do an acid soak.