 Initial Start-Up
The correct start can make a big difference.
The simple steps that follow will help you avoid
potential problems.
Cleaning your pool:
- Leaves and debris must be removed with a
strainer basket.
- The sides and bottom of the pool should be
brushed, using a soft brush on liner pools.
- Special cleaning agents can be used on drained,
concrete pools. Liner pools should be emptied
under the supervision of your pool dealer.
Check and Balance Chemistry
Use a good quality pool water test kit. Replace
test kit reagents annually. Follow pool water
test instructions carefully to obtain accurate
results.
- Alkalinity first. If below the range of 80-120
ppm, add H2ofun Total Alkalinity Increaser (Sodium
Bicarbonate ) to raise Alkalinity levels 10
ppm.
- Calcium level should be 180-220 ppm. Add
H2ofun Calcium Hardness Increaser (Calcium Chloride)
to raise Calcium levels 5 ppm.
- Test pH level after water has circulated
8 hrs. pH level should be 7.4-7.6 - Add H2ofun
pH Increaser (sodium carbonate) if the water
is acidic / corrosive (below 7.4). Add H20fun
pH Minus (sodium bisulfate) if water is scaling
(above 7.6).
- A clarifier may be used to help filter efficacy.
- After chemicals have been circulated for
8 hrs, shock or superchlorinate the pool. Add
H2ofun granular Shock Treatment (Calcium Hypochorite).
Always read instructions on packaging for proper
handling, treatments and application of the pool
chemicals. Distribute them broadly and never mix
chemicals. Test water daily and adjust if needed.
Backwash filter after 24 hrs. If algae is still
present, re-shock pool, or add H2ofun algae eliminator.
Your pool is ready for use when chlorine level
drops below 3.0 ppm, and water is clear.
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