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H.) Proper Procedures of Maintaining a Healthy Pool
INCLUDED WITH THIS PACKAGE IS A "QUICK CHART" THAT
GIVES YOU THE BASICS OF MAINTAINING A PROPER POOL.
PLEASE REFER TO THAT SHEET WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF
YOU EVER HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT YOUR DEALER
OR CLEARWATER ENVIRO FOR ANY ASSISTANCE.
 • Keep the pH between 7.2 and 7.6
 • Keep total alkalinity between 80-120ppm
 • Maintain Ion level between 0.15 and 0.2 ppm
 • Maintain normal pool maintenance – keep filter cleaned, empty baskets, etc.
 • Add an occasional oxidizer
Adding an Occasional Oxidizer
An occasional oxidizer is necessary to burn off body oils, suntan lotions, and particles that get into the water and can cause
cloudiness. Always add an oxidizer whenever the water loses its "sparkle". Don't wait for the water to get cloudy, or an extra
dose will be required.
There are several oxidizer options:
Non-chlorine shock - Add one (1) pound of potassium monopersulfate (non-chlorine shock) per 10,000 gallons once a week
during the warm weather season, less frequently during the cooler weather, or when the water loses its "sparkle". You may also
want to add some non-chlorine shock after a rainstorm if the pool was left uncovered. These are available in most pool stores,
or at Leslie's Swimming Pool Supplies (1-800-537-5437) ask for "Fresh 'N Clear".
Household bleach - Add two (2) quarts of regular household bleach per 10,000 gallons once a week. You may also use liquid
chlorine – but only ½ the amount. This small amount will dissolve rapidly and you will have chlorine-free water in a few
minutes.
Tablet in skimmer - Add a 3" Trichlor tablet in the skimmer for continuous oxidizing. The reading will be so low that it won't
be detectable. This is ideal for pools with heavy swimmer use or if the homeowner is away often.
Add ozone to your system - By adding a corona discharge ozone generator to your system, you can virtually eliminate adding
any oxidizers to your pool. Contact your dealer for more information.
Ionizers are designed for supplementary disinfection and therefore are intended for use with
appropriate residual levels of EPA registered disinfecting chemicals. Specific residual levels of EPA
registered disinfecting chemicals may be required by the regulatory agency having authority.
WARNING: Excessive amounts of Copper may cause staining of pool and spa surfaces
Add a Sequestering Agent for Marcite/ Gunite Pool
If your pool is made of a white marcite or gunite finish, we strongly recommend you add a sequestering agent
to prevent any type of staining in the pool. There are two types we recommend:
 - Pool Stain Treat by United Chemical [phone] - Jacks Magic [phone]
These products or ones similar are available in all pool stores worldwide.