Operation Manual

(57) MODEL 603 FILTER PUMP ENGLISH 7.5” X 10.3” PANTONE 295U 08/06/2012
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COMMON POOL PROBLEMS
COMMON PROBLEMS
IMPORTANT
If you continue to experience difficulty, please contact our Consumer
Service Department for assistance. See separate “Authorized Service
Centers” sheet.
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION CAUSE SOLUTION
ALGAE
COLORED
WATER
FLOATING
MATTER IN
WATER
CHRONIC LOW
WATER LEVEL
SEDIMENT
ON POOL
BOTTOM
SURFACE
DEBRIS
•ChlorineandpH
levels need
adjustment.
•Copper,ironor
manganese in water
being oxidized by
the added chlorine.
This is common.
•"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.
•Thedrainvalvesare
loose.
•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leveltothe
recommended level.
• Runfilteruntilwaterisclear.
• Cleancartridgefrequently.
• CorrectthepHlevel.Check
with your pool dealer for
advice.
• Adjustthechlorinelevel.
• Cleanorreplaceyourfilter.
• Repairwithapatchkit.
• Fingertightenallcaps.
• UseIntexpoolvacuumto
clean bottom of pool.
• UseIntexpoolskimmer.
•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.