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POOL WATER CARE
1. The following items are required to get your pool ready for use. They are available at polygroupstore.com or your local pool supplies stores:
a.
Test kit
– for checking the chlorine and pH levels of the pool water
b.
Floating chlorine dispenser (not included) and chlorine tablet
– for water disinfection and prevention of the growth of algae
c.
pH control chemicals
– for adjusting the pH level up (soda ash) or down (acid)
d.
Algaecides
– to eliminate algae
e.
Superchlorinator
– to destroy (“shock”) the combined chlorine, ammonia, nitrogen, and organic compounds that build up in pool water over time and with
extended use
f.
Leaf net with handle
– for removing leaves, trash, insects, etc. from the pool
2.
IMPORTANT:
it is a
MUST
to maintain the chlorine and pH levels at all times:
a. Check and adjust the pH and chlorine levels daily. FILTER PUMP ALONE WILL NOT PREVENT ALGAE FROM GROWING IN POOL WATER; THIS CAN ONLY
BE DONE BY MAINTAINING PROPER CHLORINE AND pH LEVELS AT ALL TIMES.
b.
Recommended pH level:
between 7.3 and 7.8
c.
Recommended chlorine level:
between 1.0 and 1.6 ppm
d. Superchlorinate your pool at least every other week.
e. Hot weather and heavy use may require the pH and chlorine levels to be maintained on the upper side of the scale as well as a weekly superchlorination.
f. Using a pool and/or solar cover will help maintain the pH and chlorine levels by reducing evaporation of pool water.
g.
CAUTION:
High chlorine concentration and low pH level will damage the pool/pool liner. You must follow the instructions on quantity and safe usage
of the pool chemicals you use.
NEVER
drop lumps or pellets of chemicals into the pool – this may present a hazard to the swimmers and/or damage your pool liner.
3. Clean your pool regularly using a maintenance kit with vacuum. You can get the kit from
polygroupstore.com
4. Using a foot bath prior to entering the pool will help keep the pool clean.
5. Avoid using well water. If you must use well water, always seek professional advice from your local pool chemical suppliers before adding ANY chemicals into it.
6. Find out the water capacity (in gallon) of your pool from the pool Owner’s Manual. You will need it to determine the amount of chemicals required, or when you
contact a pool supplies expert for water testing and advice on safe use of chemicals.
NOTE:
Always follow the manufacturer label directions of the chemicals you choose to use.
PUMP DISASSEMBLY & STORAGE
b. Remove the Motor Assembly
3
by turning open the Motor Seal Nut
1
. Clean and dry completely the Pump.
Then see
STEP 3: Pump Reassembly/Replacement (p. 15-16)
to reassemble the Motor into the Canister.
4. Store all the parts in a dry place that remains above 32°F (0°C) at all times.
1. Turn off the Pump, and unplug it from the power outlet.
2. Disassemble the return fittings
w
-
a
:
a. Loosen the Hose Clamps
w
, detach the Hose
e
, and drain any remaining water.
b. Remove, clean and dry all the parts. Liberally lubricate the RF Gasket
i
with petroleum jelly. Then snap all the parts together in sequence.
3. Disassemble the Pump:
a. Slide open the Top Cover
5
, take out the Strainer Basket
g
, Filter Cartridge
7
and detach the Weir
8
. Clean and dry all the parts, and liberally lubricate
the Skimmer Gasket Rubber Seal
h
with petroleum jelly. Then reassemble them back onto the Skimmer Canister
9
.
