Manual

118
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(118PO) ULTRA FRAME POOL ENGLISH 7.5” X 10.3” PANTONE 295U 06/20/2013
English
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PROBLEM
DESCRIPTION
CAUSE
SOLUTION
ALGAE
COLORED
WATER
FLOATING
MATTER IN
WATER
CHRONIC LOW
WATER LEVEL
SEDIMENT ON
POOL BOTTOM
SURFACE
DEBRIS
• Greenishwater.
• Greenorblackspots
on pool liner.
• Poollinerisslippery
and/or has a bad odor.
• Waterturnsblue, 
brown, or black when
first treated with
chlorine.
• Wateriscloudyor 
milky.
• Levelislowerthan
on previous day.
• Dirtorsandonpool
floor.
• Leaves,insectsetc.
• ChlorineandpHlevel
need adjustment.
• Copper,ironor 
manganese in water
 beingoxidizedbythe
added chlorine.
• "Hardwater"causedbya
too high pH level.
• Chlorinecontentislow.
• Foreignmatterinwater.
• Riporholeinpoolliner
or hoses.
• Heavyuse,gettingin
and out of pool.
• Pooltooclosetotrees.
• Superchlorinatewithshock 
treatment. Correct pH to your
pool store's recommended level.
• Vacuumpoolbottom.
• Maintainproperchlorinelevel.
• AdjustpHtorecommended
level.
• Runfilteruntilwaterisclear.
• Replacecartridgefrequently.
• CorrectthepHlevel.Check
with your pool dealer for advice.
• Checkforproperchlorinelevel.
• Cleanorreplaceyourfilter
cartridge.
• Repairwithpatchkit.
• Fingertightenallcaps.
• Replacethehoses.
• UseIntexpoolvacuumto
clean bottom of pool.
• UseIntexpoolskimmer.
Water maintenance
The maintenance of a proper water balance through appropriate use of sanitizers is the single most
important factor in maximizing the life and appearance of the liner as well as ensuring clean, healthy
and safe water. Proper technique is important for water testing and treating the pool water. See your
poolprofessionalforchemical,testkitsandtestingprocedures.Besuretoreadandfollowthe
written instructions from the chemical manufacturer.
1. Neverletchlorinecomeincontactwiththelinerifitisnotcompletelydissolved.Dissolvegranularor
 tabletchlorinefirstinabucketofwater,thenaddittothepoolwater.Likewisewithliquidchlorine;mix
it immediately and thoroughly with the pool water.
2. Nevermixchemicalstogether.Addthechemicalstothepoolwaterseparately.Thoroughlydissolveeach
chemical before adding another one to the water.
3. An Intex pool skimmer and an Intex pool vacuum are available to assist in maintaining clean pool water.
 Seeyourpooldealerforthesepoolaccessories.
4.Donotuseapressurewashertocleanthepool.
POOL MAINTENANCE & CHEMICALS
TROUBLESHOOTING
REMEMBER TO
• Protectallpooloccupantsfrompossiblewater-relatedillnessesbykeepingthepoolwater
clean and sanitized. Do not swallow the pool water. Always practice good hygiene.
• Keepyourpoolcleanandclear.Thepoolfloormustbevisibleatalltimesfromtheoutside
barrier of the pool.
• Keepchildrenawayfrompoolcoverstoavoidentanglement,drowning,orotherserious
injury.
WARNING