Tm Pool Maintenance And Water Care - POOL Prompt Set Manuel D'instructions

5. IN-SEASON POOL MAINTENANCE AND WATER CARE
As previously noted, your pool system comes with a highly efficient and effective filter
pump, which will help keep your pool water free of suspended dirt and debris particles.
However, the operation of your filter pump represents only one aspect of a total pool
maintenance and water care regiment. In order to keep your pool water clean and
hygienic all season long please closely adheres to the following guidelines:
A. The proper and consistent use of basic pool chemicals are required to maintain the
proper pH balance in your pool water. Furthermore, the application of chemicals will
help prevent the growth of harmful bacteria or algae in your pool, and assist your
filter-pump in keeping your water crystal clear. Chemicals that your pool may require
include but are not limited to:
1) Tabular, Granular, or Liquid Chlorine: Disinfects pool water and inhibits algae growth.
2) PH Adjusting Chemicals: These are used to correct PH level and make water more or
less acidic.
3) Algaecides: These chemicals are formulated to remove algae.
4) "Shock" (Super chlorinator): Eliminates certain organic and other combination
compounds that can affect water clarity.
In order to obtain specific details on the use of chemicals, please consult a local pool
supply retailer and provide them with the volume of water in your specific pool, and if
desired, a sample of your pool water. This will enable them to properly instruct you on:
1) which chemicals to purchase, 2) what quantities of chemicals to purchase, and 3) how
to use specific chemicals safely and effectively.
B. Never let chlorine come into direct contact with the pool liner until it has completely
dissolved. This means that granular or tabulated chlorine is first dissolved in a bucket
of water before applying to pool water, and likewise, liquid chlorine is slowly and
evenly poured into pool water from various locations around perimeter of pool.
DANGER: NEVER add water to chemicals. INSTEAD, always add chemicals to
water. Also, never mix separate chemicals together, rather, add chemicals to the pool
separately and allow them to circulate throughout the pool before adding additional
types of chemicals.
C. We recommend that you purchase a test kit, and frequently test your pool water to
make sure that your PH balance and chlorine levels are optimal. Your local pool
supply retailer can provide information on purchasing and using a test kit that is most
suitable for your needs. NOTE: Excessive chlorine levels or low (acidic) pH levels
can damage your pool liner, so please take corrective action as soon as possible if
testing reveals either condition.
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