8. Heater
Maintenance
The heater
has an on / off switch and dual thermostats. The dual thermostats are for
desired temperature settings in pool mode and spa mode. The heater will only
heat the body of water that the valves are designating water to travel to.
If you are in spa mode and you are using the pool thermostat, it will only
heat to the setting of your pool. So be sure to use the proper thermostat.
If you have an automatic controller, all of the heater switches will be by
passed and operated from your controller. The heater does not turn off
automatically. You must always turn it off manually.
Heater
Maintenance
Heater Maintenance
and other routines
9. Inline Chlorine Feeder
The inline
chlorine feeder feeds chlorine to your pool. There is a valve you can adjust
to designate the amount of chlorine you need in your pool. The valve is
labeled 1-5. 1 being the lowest setting and 5 being the highest. You will
adjust your chlorine dispenser according to the results of your water test
from your test kit. Heater Maintenance
To add chlorine to your
dispenser:
1. Turn adjustment valve to the off position.
2. Remove the lid on top of chlorinator by unscrewing the lid.
3. Check the amount of tablets in you dispenser.
4. Add tablets if necessary.
5. Replace the lid on top of dispenser.
6. Open valve to the desired setting.
You may
experience different settings at different times of the year. This is
normal. After a short time you will know where your settings should be.
10. Plaster
Fertilizers,
leaves, improper chemical balance and dirt can all stain your pool.
Heater Maintenance.
1. All
chemicals should be diluted in a bucket of water, before adding to your
pool. It is very important that this is done each time.
2. Colored
plaster will marble and become patchy over time. This is due to calcium
being pulled out of the gunite through the plaster. Marbling is a
normal process in all colored plasters.
3. We
recommend a non calcium based shock for all colored pools.
4. For the
first three months, your pH and alkalinity will fluctuate up & down. It is
critical for plaster that you check these levels weekly until pH
and alkalinity levels stabilize.
11. Pool Water Chemicals
A.
CHLORINE - 3” chlorine tablets are recommended for use in your chlorine
dispenser. Depending on the size of your pool will determine the
adjustment of your dispenser. Testing water with your test kit will
determine the amount of tablets to add to your dispenser. Normal
level is approximately 1.5ppm
B.
SHOCK – Also known as Calcium Hypo chlorite is used to eliminate resisting
algae. A typical shock treatment requires you to raise the chlorine
level to20ppm, although greater concentrations may be necessary if your
opponent is Mustard Algae. It should be broadcasted over the pool.
Suggested amount of shock is 1 lb. for every 10,000 gallons.
Do not swim for 3 -5 hours
after chemicals have been added.
Heater Maintenance
C.
Muriatic Acid - In the summer when the water is warm, the pH in the pool
should be checked once a week. Your pH will normally
be high because water from most cities is alkaline. Muriatic acid is
used to lower pH. Because acid is heavier than water the following
method should be used to reduce the possibility of etching in the pool.
1. Use your
acid demand test to determine the proper amount of acid to be added to your
pool.
2. Add acid
to the deepest part of the pool. Do not add acid or any other type of
chemical over steps or benches. This will cause staining or discoloration.
D.
Conditioner – A chemical used to create a barrier between the water
contaminants and chlorine. This chemical helps your pool water hold
chlorine. Initially, conditioner was added to your pool at start up. As
time goes by and water loss is encountered, conditioner may need to
be added occasionally, about one a year. Your nearest retailer can determine
if conditioner is needed by performing a water test. The approximate level
is 50 ppm.
E. Algaecide
– Algae can build up in your pool if chemicals are not maintained
properly. For growth they require sun light, water and basic nutrients. In
water, algae tend to start in the shallow areas, where they bloom in
abundance before reaching the deeper waters. Here is a list of
the different types of algae and how to maintain each one. Do not
use a metal based algaecide immediately after shocking. The high level of
oxidizer may promote staining. Heater Maintenance
A. Yellow algae:
1. Brush
yellow algae off of floors and walls. It will come back almost
immediately but it will not be attached anymore.
2. Broadcast
a double dosage of shock into your pool while it is circulating
3. Brush
walls and floor to remove yellow algae from walls and floor
4.
Repeat steps as necessary.
B. Green Algae:
1. It is
best to take a water sample to your nearest retailer to determine how
serious the problem is. Each Green Algaecide is applied differently.
Follow instruction on each different type of algaecide.
C. Black Algae
1. Black
algae is the most serious type of algae in pool. It is also
recommended that a retailer test your water to determine how serious the
problem is. Follow the instructions on each different type of black
algaecide.
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