Section 5
POOL MAINTENANCE
Section
5
No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules
PREPARING YOUR POOL IN THE SPRING CONTINUED
d. When the pH and alkaline levels are ideal, apply a shock-treatment or chlorinate your water.
Let it filter for 24 hours and again verify both the pH and free chlorine levels.
NOTE: Add chemical products to your pool after sunset, as sunlight rapidly
destroys chlorine.
e. Let it filter for several days until the water is clear and the pH and free
chlorine levels have stabilized. Add a conditioner/stabilizer by carefully
following the manufacturer’s instructions. This will stop the chlorine
from evaporating quickly in sunlight. Add the quantity of algicide
required to prevent algae.
f. You may now begin regular maintenance of your pool.
Don’t forget to obtain a new set of solutions for your water
analysis kit every spring. The old solutions may give false
results.
g. Make sure that the skimmer (screws and adapter) is
properly in place and tighten the water return fittings to
prevent leakage and premature rusting of the pool wall
or the lower part of the bottom rail.
HAVE FUN!
IF YOU FOLLOW THESE TIPS AND ASK YOUR DEALER FOR ANY OTHER ADVICE YOU MAY NEED, YOU
WILL HAVE ALL THE INFORMATION NECESSARY TO GET YOUR POOL OPERATING AGAIN.
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