(179FR) MODEL SF10220 SAND FILTER PUMP ENGLISH 7.5” X 10.3” PANTONE 295U 08/24/2012
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COMMON POOL PROBLEMS
COMMON
PROBLEMS
English
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
maganese 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.
• Correct the pH level. Check
with your pool dealer for
advice.
• Adjust the chlorine level.
• 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.
IMPORTANT
If you continue to experience difficulty, please contact our Consumer Service
Department for assistance. See separate “Authorized Service Centers” sheet.
