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(193PO) MODEL SF90110T SAND FILTER PUMP ENGLISH 7.5” X 10.3” PANTONE 295U 06/21/2013
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COMMON POOL PROBLEMS
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
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.
