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• The ideal salt level is between 3200-4000 ppm (parts per
million) with 3600 ppm being the optimal level. Calculate the
number of gallons in the pool and add salt according to the
chart on page
10
.
• A LOW salt level will reduce the efficiency of the Excelpool
System and result in low chlorine production.
• Excessively HIGH salt levels will cause the Excelpool
System to shut down, making pool water unsafe for bathers.
LOW salt levels can cause the Excelpool System not to
operate efficiently, causing the same.
TYPE OF SALT TO USE
It
is
important
to
use
only
sodium
chloride
(NaCl)
that
is
99%
pure.
This
is
common
food
quality
or
water
softener
salt
available
in
40-80
lb/bag
at
your
local
store.
It
is
also
acceptable
to
use
water
conditioning
salt
pellets;
however
it
will
take
longer
for
them
to
dissolve.
Do
not
use
rock
salt,
salt
with
more
than
1%
yellow
prussiate
of
soda,
salt
with
more
than
1%
of
anti-caking
additives,
or
iodized
salt.
Gallons
(pool size feet)
Liters
(pool size in meters)
Rectangular
Length×Width×Average
Depth×7.5
Length×Width×Average
Depth×1000
Round
Diameter×Diameter×Average
Depth×5.9
Diameter×Diameter×Average
Depth×785
Oval
Length×Width×Average
Depth×6.7
Length×Width×Average
Depth×893
