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WARNING
Do not exceed maximum operating
pressure of 50 psi.
5a.
Take a water sample
from the pool and dip a
FROG Test Strip into it.
For best results in achieving water balance, follow
steps
5a through 5e
in order.
Initially shock the pool with a
chlorine
shock only
to rid the water of contaminants
and establish a chlorine residual. Always
follow the manufacturer’s directions
carefully. See the DANGER box below for
important guidance on shocking.
DANGER
• Never add any other types of chlorine, pH adjusters,
shock treatments or algaecides through the skimmer.
These products should be added directly into the
pool if required.
• Never use fast dissolving chlorine tablets, liquid
bleach, or calcium hypochlorite in the FROG Pool
Tender
Cycler.
Step 1: Preparing the Pool
Before beginning with any pool care program, you must
fi rst balance your pool water. Take a water sample to
your local pool professional (or use a complete test kit)
to test for the important Water Balance Guidelines.
IMPORTANT:
Always follow printed instructions on the
balancing chemical packages. Add balancing chemicals
in small increments one at a time with circulation
running.
For best results, wait 8-12 hours
before
testing again and adding any additional balancing
chemicals.
1.
Make sure the pool has adequate
circulation. The total volume of pool
water must completely circulate
through the pump and fi lter at least
1 to 2 times per day. This usually
requires 8 to 12 hours of circulation.
Check with your dealer for the
proper circulation time for your pool.
2.
5.
Water Balance Guidelines
pH:
7.2 – 7.8
Total Alkalinity:
80 – 120 ppm
Hardness:
200 – 400
Total Dissolved Solids:
<1500
Stabilizer:
20 – 80 ppm
Free Chlorine:
0.5 – 1.0 ppm
Check the pool’s fi lter gauge often
and periodically clean fi lter per the
manufacturer’s directions. A dirty
fi lter will slow the fl ow of water which
could hamper proper circulation.
6.
5b.
Look at the
Total Alkalinity
reading fi rst. Adjustments
should be made to bring the Total Alkalinity in the range of
80 – 120 ppm
prior to making any adjustments to pH even
if it throws pH off further.
5c.
After Total Alkalinity is in range, test for
pH
. It should be
between
7.2 and 7.8
. If higher or lower, add a pH adjuster.
5d.
Then test your Water Hardness again. If lower than 200
ppm, add Calcium Increaser. Always maintain 200-400 ppm.
5e.
Lastly test for
stabilizer
or
conditioner levels
. Add
conditioner if the level is below 20 ppm. This will prevent
chlorine burn off. If stabilizer level is above 80 ppm, partially
drain water and re-fi ll.
6.2
6.8
7.2
7.8
8.4
LOW
BAJO
VERY LOW
MUY BAJO
HIGH
ALTO
pH
IDEAL
LOW
BAJO
VERY LOW
MUY BAJO
HIGH
ALTO
VERY HIGH
MUY ALTO
0
40
80
120
180
240
Total Alkalinity
(ppm)
Alcalinidad Total
(mg/L)
IDEAL
Check the Water Hardness of your fi ll water before
adding to the pool. If calcium content is higher than
400 ppm, fi nd a soft water source to fi ll your pool
instead; otherwise water balance will be very diffi cult.
4.
3.
Check for metals in the pool such as iron or
copper. Before attempting water balance,
these should be removed. See your dealer
for a metal out or sequesterant and follow
the label directions carefully.
Metal
Out
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