Operating Instructions
System Run Times
On residential pools, the ozone generator should operate for six to eight hours per day.
Normally, the ozone system will run whenever the pool filtration system is operating. Since
commercial pool and spa filtration systems normally operate 24 hours a day, the ozone
system will run continuously on a commercial pool.
Understanding Your Water
If a high concentration of any mineral (such as calcium or iron) exists in the water, it is
necessary to treat it before starting the ozone system.
NOTE
: This should be required only when the pool is drained and refilled.
If the water is clean and clear, the ozone system may be started immediately. If the water
is dirty and cloudy, it is recommended that it is drained and the filers thoroughly cleaned
before refilling and starting the system.
NOTE
: It is not recommended that an in-ground pool be drained in the winter or after the
first rain of a season. Use a shock treatment instead of draining to avoid the possibility of
severe damage resulting from “floating” the pool out of the ground.
Ozone and Bromine
Ozone has a short half-life which means it dissipates and re-transforms into oxygen very
quickly. Therefore, a small residual of another disinfectant must be maintained. We
recommend the use of bromine in indoor pools. Bromine residual will act as a buffer
when the ozone system is not operating. Bromine needs to be maintained only 1.0 PPM
(Parts Per Million) so that the trace amount of the product in the water will not be noticed.
Chlorine will also work as a residual oxidizer and may be used effectively in conjunction with
the ozone system.
Ozone and Chlorine
For outdoor pools, we recommend the use of chlorine to supplement the ozone. Chlorine
residual will act as a buffer when the ozone system is not operating. Chlorine needs to be
maintained at 1.0 to 2.0 PPM (Parts Per Million).
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