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The best water quality is obtained by using the right preventive treatment. To prevent the growth of algae and bacteria, use
bactericide, algaecide, water pH correctors and flocculants (except for cartridge filters). Apply the first chlorine treatment within
24 hours of filling the pool.
Never add chemical products directly to the water. Chemicals must be diluted before being introduced into the water.
Otherwise, the liner could be damaged.
However, it is easier to keep the water clean than to clean contaminated water. Use your filter frequently.
Water maintenance is the most important factor in making your pool liner look excellent and last for a long time. Therefore,
follow the instructions in the filter manual. The filter capacity must be high enough to filter the water of the pool 3 times in every
24 hours. The filter must be connected when there is nobody in the pool.
Make sure to check the water at least once a week, to keep the pool in optimum conditions.
Make sure that you do the following on frequent basis:
- Analyze the water pH and make sure it is between 7.2 and 7.6.
- Analyze the chlorine level and make sure it is between 0.5 and 2 grams per cubic meter.
- Remove any leaves and insects from the water.
Make sure that you do the following on weekly basis:
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Add the correct “maintenance quantity” of algaecide.
- Add anti-hardness products if lime is formed or the water is hard.
- Use flocculants to improve filtering (except when using a cartridge filter).
- HANDLING CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SAFETY MEASURES
The following precautions must be taken when handling chemical products:
- Use gloves to protect your hands and masks or goggles for eye protection.
- No smoking where the products are stored or used. Many products are flammable.
- Wash your hands and face after using the products.
- Store the products in a dark and dry place. Do not leave the products in the sun.
- Make sure that the containers are closed. Tighten their caps or lids.
- Do not leave the products within the reach of children. Make sure that the products are stored in a high and safe place.
- Do not reuse the empty containers.
- Keep the products in their original containers.
- Do not remove the labels from the containers.
- Make sure that the storage area for chemical products has proper ventilation.
- When raining, increase the level of chlorine and anti-algae-bactericide.
- When adding water in the pool, check again the chlorine and anti-algae-bactericide levels.
- Well ventilate the place where the chemical products are stored.
- POOL MAINTENANCE
After your pool has been completely installed, follow these instructions to keep it clean and in good condition.
- Liner
– Regularly check for leaks in the liner. Use the repair kit for small repairs on the liner.
- Pool wall
– Keep it clean, using a neutral soap. Do not use abrasives, chemicals or cleaning solutions.
Clean up silt chemical products, used for water treatment, right away. Coat all showing screw heads with clear outdoor
varnish.
Check the metal parts for rust, at least once a year. Coat all scratches and rusted areas with an anti-rust paint. Follow the
instructions for paint application.
At the end of the season, drain the water until the water level is 30 cm. Remove the upper part of the liner and check for
possible rust on the inner side of the pool wall.
Pay special attention to leaks in the filter and outlet holes. Leaks must be repaired right away.
Shock chlorination
It destroys quickly and efficiently all microorganisms, bacteria and fungi, if chlorine level is raised up to 20ppm
approx.
Shock chlorination is recommended in the following cases:
a) At the beginning of bath season.
b) Depending on special climatic conditions (storms, rain…).
c) In case of intensive use of the swimming pool.
Cleaning the bottom of the swimming pool by aspirating: only for pools with skimmer and filter with
engines 6, 8, 10 & 15 m³.
Connect the end of the hose to the brush and immerse it in the water for the
hose to get filled up. Connect the other end of the hose to the aspiration cover and put it on the basket of
the skimmer. Start the filter system in “drain off” and start cleaning the bottom.
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