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(257PO) MODEL 601 FILTER PUMP ENGLISH 7.5” X 10.3” PANTONE 295U 05/10/2019
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COMMON POOL PROBLEMS
IMPORTANT
If you continue to experience difficulty, please contact our Consumer Service
Department for assistance. See separate “Authorized Service Centers” sheet.
PROBLEM
DESCRIPTION CAUSE SOLUTION
ALGAE
COLORED
WATER
FLOATING
MATTER IN
WATER
CHRONIC LOW
WATER LEVEL
SEDIMENT
ON POOL
BOTTOM
SURFACE
DEBRIS
• Chlorine and pH levels
need adjustment.
• Copper, iron or
manganese in water being
oxidized by the added
chlorine. This is common.
• "Hard water" caused by a
too high pH level.
• Chlorine content is low.
• Foreign matter in water.
• Rip or hole in pool liner or
hoses.
• The drain valves are
loose.
• Heavy use, getting in and
out of pool.
• Pool too close to trees.
• Super chlorinate with shock
treatment. Correct pH to your
pool store's recommended level.
• Vacuum pool bottom.
• Maintain proper chlorine
level.
• Adjust pH level to the
recommended
level.
• Run filter until water is clear.
• Clean cartridge frequently.
• Correct the pH level. Check with
your pool dealer for advice.
• Adjust the chlorine level.
• Clean or replace your filter.
• Repair with a patch kit.
• Finger tighten all caps.
• Use Intex pool vacuum to clean
bottom of pool.
• Use Intex pool skimmer.
• Greenish water.
• Green or black
spots on pool liner.
• Pool liner is slippery
and/or has a bad
odor.
• Water turns blue,
brown, or black when
first treated with
chlorine.
• Water is cloudy or
milky.
• Level is lower than on
previous day.
• Dirt or sand on pool
floor.
• Leaves, insects etc.
