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POOL WATER CARE
1. The following items are required to get your pool ready for use. They are available at
polygroupstore.com or your local pool supplies stores:
a. Test kit – for checking the chlorine and pH levels of the pool water
b. Floating chlorine dispenser (not included) and chlorine tablet – for water disinfection
and prevention of the growth of algae
c. pH control chemicals – for adjusting the pH level up (soda ash) or down (acid)
d. Algaecides – to eliminate algae
e. Superchlorinator – to destroy (“shock”) the combined chlorine, ammonia, nitrogen, and
organic compounds that build up in pool water over time and with extended use
f. Leaf net with handle – for removing leaves, trash, insects, etc. from the pool
2. IMPORTANT: it is a MUST to maintain the chlorine and pH levels at all times:
a. Check and adjust the pH and chlorine levels daily. FILTER PUMP ALONE WILL NOT
PREVENT ALGAE FROM GROWING IN POOL WATER; THIS CAN ONLY BE
DONE BY MAINTAINING PROPER CHLORINE AND pH LEVELS AT ALL TIMES.
b. Recommended pH level: between 7.3 and 7.8
c. Recommended chlorine level: between 1.0 ppm and 1.6 ppm
d. Superchlorinate your pool at least every other week.
e. Hot weather and heavy use may require the pH and chlorine levels to be maintained on the upper side of the scale as well as a weekly
superchlorination.
f. Using a pool and/or solar cover will help maintain the pH and chlorine levels by reducing evaporation of pool water.
g. CAUTION: High chlorine concentration and low pH level will damage the pool/pool liner. You must follow the instructions on quantity and safe
usage of the pool chemicals you use.
NEVER drop lumps or pellets of chemicals into the pool – this may present a hazard to the swimmers and/or damage your pool liner.
3. Clean your pool regularly using a maintenance kit with vacuum. You can get the kit from polygroupstore.com.
4. Using a foot bath prior to entering the pool will help keep the pool clean.
5. Avoid using well water. If you must use well water, always seek professional advice from your local pool chemical suppliers before chemicals into it.
6. Find out the water capacity (in gallon) of your pool from the pool Owner’s Manual. You will need it to determine the amount of chemicals required,
or when you contact a pool supplies expert for water testing and advice on safe use of chemicals.
NOTE: Always follow the manufacturer label directions of the chemicals you choose to use.
PUMP MOTOR CARE
PUMP MAINTENANCE
1. BACKWASH the sand bed when the pressure reading is 1-1.5 bar (14.5 - 21.8 psi) above the initial pressure; or, BACKWASH the sand bed at least
once every TWO weeks.
2. Discard all the sand at the end of the season, and wash the pump components, sand tank and 6-port valve thoroughly with fresh water before storage.
Fill up with new sand at the beginning of the swimming season.
3. Check the pump output daily. If flow is reduced, see Symptom 3 of TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (p. 17).
4. Check the pump, hoses and fittings for leaks. If a leak is found, see Symptom 5 & 6 of TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.
IMPORTANT! This Sand Filter Pump is protected by a thermal switch, a safety device that stops the pump from running when it's overheated, to
prevent pump damage and prolong service life. If your pump turns off automatically, it’s likely the pool water temperature is too high or the water flow
through the pump is insufficient for cooling the pump down. Check and correct the water flow and then restart the pump by pressing the RESET button
of the GFCI Plug, or run the pump at night when the temperature is lower.
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