8. Clearing cloudy water
there are two basic reasons that pool water becomes
cloudy. First, non-filterable liquid wastes (perspiration,
etc.) have contaminated the water. to remove these
waste substances, shock the water (as described
previously). second, non-filterable micro-particulate
wastes (dust, etc.) have contaminated the water.
to remove these waste substances, use a water
ClariFier.
9. Sanitizing with Non-Chlorine Shock
(potassium peroxymonosulfate)
when sanitizing your pool with non-Chlorine shock
you should add the correct dose directly to the pool
water with the jets running.
non-Chlorine shock will give up to two hours of safe
bathing. if you use the spa/pool for more than two
hours it will be necessary to re-dose.
On a weekly basis it is important to shock your spa/
pool with nOn-CHlOrine sHOCK or double dose
of CHlOrine Granules.
Note:
Use only branded Hot Tub Barn chemicals to
ensure premium performance.
StaRtING yOUR POOL WIth
NEW WatER
1. as your pool fills with tap water, add 10 teaspoons
of staBiliseD CHlOrine Granules to the pool
water. this will provide the initial protection against
bacteria in your pipes.
Note:
If you live in a hard water area you can fill the
pool with a 50/50 mix of hard and soft water. The
calcium balance should be between 250 and 500
parts per million.
2. when the pool is completely filled with water
complete the following.
3. if possible, have your authorised riptide dealer test
the Calcium Hardness (CH) of your water and adjust
as per your dealer’s recommendation (the correct
level of CH depends on your overall water conditions).
4. test and adjust the total alkalinity (ta) to the range
of 125-150 PPM (parts per million).
5. test and adjust the pH to the range of 7.2-7.6.
6. after the water has circulated for approximately
a quarter of an hour, retest the chlorine level in your
water and add the correct amount to raise the level to
between 3—5 PPM.
start-up water chemistry is now complete. However,
it may take several days for the filter to completely
clear the water.
MaiNTENaNCE
maINtaINING POOL WatER
Sanitizer and ph Levels
it is important to test and adjust the sanitizer and pH
levels of your pool on a daily basis.
with each sanitizer test, use staBiliseD CHlOrine
Granules to maintain the following levels:
With ozone
Chlorine level: 3—5 PPM
to maintain the above sanitizer level with CHlOrine,
please refer to your authorised riptide dealer for
assistance.
Shock dose
Once a week, and when the pool is not in use, shock
dose the spa water by adding the following:
add eight tablespoons of nOn- CHlOrine sHOCK
to the pool water or a double dose of CHlOrine
Granules.
Stain and scale control
use a sCale inHiBitOr as per the instructions on
the manufacturer’s label.
foam control
as required, use FOaM reDuCer as per the
instructions on the manufacturer’s label.
Cloudy water prevention and control
use a water ClariFier as per the instructions on
the manufacturer’s label. if the pool water is cloudy
call your riptide dealer for advice.
WatER ChEmIStRy tROUBLEShOOtING
Prior to each pool use, check the water. if the water
appears cloudy or off-colour, has significant surface
foam or smells of chlorine, then there is a problem
with the water and it needs to be treated or drained.
using the spa of the pool section in these conditions
could result in a skin rash or other irritation.
For assistance in handling water chemistry problems,
consult your authorised riptide dealer or another
service centre capable of performing a detailed water
analysis.
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