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Balanced water is germ free. It promotes bather comfort and makes pool mainte-
nance easy and economical.
The more people use your pool, the more frequently the water should be tested to remain safe.
Your pool’s water balance depends on:
* Please consult your local public health unit regarding other water quality
parameters.
Circulation
&
Filtration
Guidelines
the
Pool
your
check
Water Balance
Backwashing
your
check
your
check
of
10 steps
Circulation
&
Filtration
Guidelines
the
Pool
your
check
Water Balance
Backwashing
your
check
your
check
of
10 steps
Shut off heater and the chlorinator. Allow heater to cool prior to backwashing.
Shut off the pump.
Arrange the valves in backwash position.
Change the multiport valve to backwash setting.
Turn on the pump (about 2 minutes) until water in the site glass is clear.
Shut off the pump.
Change the multiport valve to filter position.
Arrange the valves in filter position.
Change the dirty lint strainer with a clean lint strainer.
Start the pump and send the first 10 seconds of filtered water of backwashing to waste. This is called down-
washing.
Note: Always follow the filter manufacturer’s operating instructions.
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Chlorine Level
pH-acid/base level
Temperature
Recommended Range
0.5-1.5 ppm
Free Chlorine
7.2-7.8
70 – 90 °F (21 – 32 °C)
