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Basic Water Testing

• Check the test kit 
• Rinse the container with pool water
• Dip the container into the pool water 

and fill with pool water from at least 40 
cm below

• Check the water level in the container
• Add 5 drops of yellow cap (chlorine 

test) reagent to water in the chlorine 
side.

• Add 5 drops of red cap (pH) reagent to 

water in the pH side.

• Fix both the caps on the container.
• Shake the container to mix the reagent 

and water.

• Check the colour against a white back 

ground.

• Note the readings.
• Empty the container back                  

into the pool.

• Rinse the container.

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Summary of Contents for Swimming pool system filters

Page 1: ...ER which removes unwanted debris The filter used for your pool is a High rate sand filter This filter is a pressure vessel moulded from a chemical resistant thermoplastic It has a system of drains and...

Page 2: ...ntil the water is clear In properly filtered and chemically treated water you can clearly see the main drain in the pool A timer fitted to the pump circuit allows the pump to turn on and off automatic...

Page 3: ...he pool filtration system shall be capable of returning this water to 0 5 NTU within 8 hours following this peak use A common method of noting water clarity is to be able to see the pool drain clearly...

Page 4: ...cting agent It has proven to be effective and easy to use Add chlorine only in the evening or early morning hours Keep the filtration system on to distribute the chlorine in the pool Whenever you add...

Page 5: ...ual level drops to normal 1 0 to 3 0 ppm Chlorinated isocyanurates are the chlorine compounds with cyanuric acid base These are the most popular and easy to use forms of chlorines These chlorine compo...

Page 6: ...rior surfaces However only the outer layers of cells may be killed leaving surviving cells beneath to re emerge when growth conditions are favourable Ask your pool service company for recommended Alga...

Page 7: ...point that s part of the filtration system or through the skimmer The cleaner consists of a suction head wheels for mobility a nylon brush for removing dirt a floating hose from the suction head to t...

Page 8: ...entire surface receives a good scrubbing 3 Clean the strainer baskets in the skimmer and pump Make sure all the debris is removed so that there is maximum suction 4 VACUUM THE POOL at least twice a we...

Page 9: ...about 15 to 20 seconds This resets the sand bed and prevents any dirt from reentering the pool when you start filtering again Shut the pump off and turn the valve to filter position the normal positi...

Page 10: ...mp after 3 mins Turn multi port valve to RINSE Switch on pump for 1 min Switch off pump Turn multi port valve to FILTER Close the waste line valve Switch on pump Open skimmer Balance tank valve as req...

Page 11: ...ap chlorine test reagent to water in the chlorine side Add 5 drops of red cap pH reagent to water in the pH side Fix both the caps on the container Shake the container to mix the reagent and water Che...

Page 12: ...u re having to backwash your filter often and noticing inadequate filtering scale and dirt in the pool open the filter and check the condition of the bed If you find dirt deep in the sand it s time to...

Page 13: ...algae growth 4 Brown or green slime on pool surfaces Algae 5 Black spots on pool surfaces Black algae 6 Reddish brown brownish black blue or blue green water Metal iron copper or manganese in water Ca...

Page 14: ...f sand in sand filter if cracked or crusted remove 1 sand 12 Pump motor doesn t start Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker Loose electrical connection or broken wire 13 Pump motor noisy Loose connect...

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