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POOL MAINTENANCE
NOTE :
1. Hot weather/heavy use may require pH and chlorine levels to be maintained on the upper side of the scale and superchlorination of the pool every week.
2. Using a pool cover and/or solar cover (available at polygroupstore.com) will assist in maintaining your pH and chlorine levels by reducing the amount of evaporation
from your pool.
CAUTION - Concentrated chlorine levels and low pH levels will damage pool. You must follow the instructions for the pool chemicals you use, as to quantity and
recommended usage. NEVER drop lumps or pellets of chemicals in pool; this may present a hazard to swimmers and/or damage your liner.
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. Use test kit daily to check pH and chlorine levels. Adjust accordingly using the required chemicals.
NOTE: Excessive levels of chlorine or low pH levels will damage pool liner.
3. The pool can be cleaned using a garden hose powered vacuum from Polygroup
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or a pool supply store.
4. Using a foot bath near the pool to wash off your feet prior to entering the pool will assist in keeping the pool clean.
5. Well water often presents special problems with water chemistry. If you must use well water, take a sample to your local pool chemical supplier for analysis before
adding ANY chemicals.
6. Refer to the retail package box or visit the support pages at support.polygroupstore.com for the capacity of your pool. You will need this information to determine
the amount of chemicals you will need to correct the pool water.
NOTE: It is recommended to use a 5 gallon bucket of water to mix and dissolve your chemicals and then applying directly to the pool water. Follow manufacturer’s
label directions on all chemicals. *Most pool supply stores will test your pool water for free and advise you of what chemicals you need, and the correct amount to
use for your pool. You will need to tell them the pool capacity in gallons.
7. IMPORTANT - We cannot emphasize enough the importance of proper and adequate daily chemical treatment. Chlorine and pH levels must be properly
maintained at all times. PUMP AND FILTER ALONE WILL NOT PREVENT ALGAE FROM GROWING IN POOL WATER; THIS CAN ONLY BE DONY BE
MAINTAINING PROPER CHLORINE AND pH LEVELS AT ALL TIMES.
• Maintain pH level between 7.3 and 7.8.
• Maintain chlorine level between 1.0 and 1.6 ppm (parts per million).
• Superchlorinate your pool at least every other week.
POOL WATER CARE
1. Check and adjust pH and chlorine levels daily using required chemicals. See Section “POOL WATER CARE.” or contact your local pool store.
2. Check filter pump output daily. If flow is reduced, see Symptom 2 in Section “TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.”
3. Check filter pump, hoses and fitting for leaks. If a leak is found, see Symptom 4 in Section “TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.”
4. Run the pump for the recommended number of hours daily. If you are unsure of the time frame please refer to support.polygroupstore.com for the recommended
"Pump Operation Hours" bases on pool types and sizes.
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