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2017/04 - Indice de révision : A - Code : 37411
6.
FILTRATION AND WATER TREATMENT
Once your pool has been filled with water, the water will tend to become dirty and the water quality will
deteriorate because of pollution introduced by bathers (bodily secretions, but also twigs, grass, earth,
sand, etc. stuck to their feet or their skin), as well as contaminants deposited by the wind (leaves, petals,
pollen), and insects.
The pool water should be replaced regularly. The frequency of renewal will depend on the water temperature,
the bather load, the length of the daily filtration cycle and the extent of use of pool chemicals. Filtration
slows the natural deterioration of water by trapping tiny solid contaminant particles (from a few millimetres
down to tens of microns).
The length of time that filtration should be run each day will mainly depend on the level of water pollution,
and on the water temperature. As a guideline, during periods of daily use, the following minimum filtration
times are recommended:
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For a water temperature of 20°C: 5 hours/day
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For a water temperature of 25°C: 8 hours/day
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For a water temperature of 30°C: 12 hours/day
These recommendations have been established for the original filtration system that comes with your
TROPIC JUNIOR pool; for safety reasons we strongly advise against adapting any other filtration system
to your TROPIC JUNIOR pool.
IMPORTANT: the cartridge equipping the filter is not compatible with the use of most flocculants (liquid
chemicals formulated to remove the tiny particles suspended in the water that would not otherwise be
trapped by the filter).
Filtration alone will not completely eliminate the health risks posed by the growth of bacteria, fungii, etc. To
keep water clean for as long as possible and reduce the frequency of water renewal, the water will need
to be treated with chemicals.
7.
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
7.1
Cleaning and replacing the filter cartridge
Check the condition of the filtration cartridge regularly (at least once a week while TROPIC JUNIOR is in
use) if necessary clean it as follows:
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Stop filtration by disconnecting the electrical supply;
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Remove the lid to access the cartridge;
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Remove any large objects by hand before removing the cartridge;
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Clean the cartridge using a jet of water and a soft brush between the folds;
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Reassemble the filter by carrying out the operations in the reverse order.
If the cartridge remain dirty despite cleaning, replace the cartridge with a new, identical cartridge. Do not try
to adapt a different cartridge to the filter. Excessive clogging of the filter cartridge will create resistance to
suction and could cause the pump to stop working, or even run dry. Malfunctions associated with running
the pump dry are not covered by the guarantee.
