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Pool Chemistry Guidelines - de filter cleaning

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WINTERIZING In areas where sub-freezing temperatures can be expected, the filter should be drained and removed from its operating location and stored indoors. Prior to removal, cycle the filter as described under CLEANING. SERVICE & REPAIRS Consult your local authorized Hayward-Perflex dealer or service center. No returns may be made directly to the factory without the expressed written authorization of Hayward Pool Products, Inc. ALGAE CONTROL Algae is a form of plant life which can vary in size from a few thousandths of an inch to the size of a small tree. Of the many forms of algae, those most frequently found in swimming pool water are microscopic in size and green in color. Algae readily grows in sunlight and can, under favorable conditions, quickly overgrow a swimming pool turning it completely green in just a few hours. On the other hand, swimming pool water can be kept unfavorable to algae growth simply by maintaining a chlorine level of at least 1.0 ppm in the water at all times. The chlorine level should be checked at least once a day using a suitable test kit. If an algae condition develops and the pool water "blooms" green, superchlorination of the pool will be necessary to clear it. Add unstabilized granular chlorine, or liquid chlorine. Follow chemical manufacturer's recommendation for superchlorination. The algae will quickly become inactive and can then be removed by the filter. Live algae, on the other hand, multiplies so fast that the filter cannot keep up with its growth rate. In an active algae situation, it may be necessary to regenerate the Perflex filter as frequently as every 2 to 3 hours. When correctly used, commercial algaecides are effective against algae, though algaecides should be used in conjunction with, and not as a substitute for, regular chlorination or superchlorination. Maintaining a chlorine level of at least 1.0 ppm in the pool water at all times is the most effective way to prevent algae growth in swimming pools. POOL CHEMISTRY GUIDELINES SUGGESTED POOL CHEMISTRY LEVELS pH 7.2 to 7.6 ACTION REQUIRED TO CORRECT POOL CHEMISTRY TO RAISE TO LOWER Add Soda Ash Add Muriatic Acid or Sodium Bisulphate TOTAL ALKALINITY 100 to 130 ppm Add Sodium Bicarbonate Add Muriatic Acid CHLORINE (UNSTABILIZED) 0.3 to 1.0 ppm Add Chlorine Chemical No action - chlorine will naturally dissipate CHLORINE (STABILIZED) 1.0 to 3.0 ppm Add Chlorine Chemical No action - chlorine will naturally dissipate CHLORINE STABILIZER (Cyanuric Acid) 40 to 70 ppm Add Stabilizer Dilution - partially drain & refill pool with water that has not been treated with Cyanuric Acid. J@NJ@@@@73@7@37@37@@@@@@@@@@J@NJ@NNJ 7W 2 V??????W(?1 6@@@??X@@@@@@@@Y??W HW@W7 Y?L 2J 3NT R@@@@@@6 RL HT VK RJ S R S X HL@HL@?)@@?L@H???L@H??@@@@@U)@@@@@@@V h h h h h h K@@h h h h h h h h h @@@@@IK@@@@@@IU@@@@?h h h @(@@@@@O@@@@@@@4?6@@@@@@O@@@@4@M@@@@?2@0@@@@@@IK@@@@@M&@@@@0@S@@@@@@@M@@@@@@4 X@@@@@?6@I@@@@@@@?6 K@4@@@@@@@IK@@@@@@@@@?V 4e X@@@O@0@@@@@@@@6@@@@@@@@Y@@@?@@?@@@@3V@@?W7 X e@@@@@@@@+K@4 Me V I V V X T@@@@@@@@@MO@0 Y@@?@@@@@h @@?K e e@@@@@@@@K@4?@5 h h h h h e@@h h h h h h h h K@@@@@@@0?@@@@@@@@@Vh h h MO W@@?O@0g @@@@@@@?2@@@@@@@@@?Y@@@@@@2@M@@@@@@@V@@@@@@@@@@4?6@@@@?6@?@@@@@@X@@@@@@@@@@@0IK@@@@@?@I@@@@@0 4?@@@@?e@@4@@@@@MO W@@@@2K@@@@@@0?2@@@@@@U)@@@?@@@@@@6 J@N?@@@@MO@@@@@@@IK@@@'N?e@@@@@@?7 S&@@@@@@@'S@@@@@3@@@@@@2 T@@@@@@@@@@@U)@@@@@@@@@@@6 S T V@?@?@@@@@@@U1@@@@@@@@@2 HT@@@X RJ&@@@IK@?W@?@@@@@@@3S@@@@@@@@6 X@@@@@@'V@W&@@@@@@@@@@@Y eW@@@5e)V T@@@@@V 2@@@@3&Y???X Y@@?X 6 K15@1@5@@h 1@5@@h @h @h @@HL@h @H1@5h 15h 155h @@@@h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h f f f f f f f f f eeeeeeef eef f ef ef eeeef f e VJ73V/VW.@@73'S.73@3@@K@X/@5H=4X/?2M@@@@@@@@@@@R O0?@K e@@@@@@e.Yef e 6S(H 4@@@@@@@@?eO@R?X,Ye@3V@@@@@e L 5Y??J*Ve??h f ?????@@eeeeeee@@e@eeee?????J75U//V@NJ7@@@@@@e@3S&@@R?f ??T+@@5U T@@?L1@@@5Y?????@@@@@@@3V@@@@@@@@'S.Heeeg g eeg W.e 5Y?-R J7(?????X1 W7@5YW.@/V M@@@@@@@@&5H??.Y@X/@@@@@3Vg 1@@5e1@e155g 1g 5 4 e(Y@?e????h g 6B?C0eee?????eef f f g ?????@@@3VT@@(YJ7@@@@e@@@??@eT+2Y@M?W7 Y J@@@@@@?????@IeO0@@@@@@@@?@@J7????????W73S.@@.Y 7J@?@@@-R9@R?????e@@@@@@@g g @@@@@@@@6I???K4 0@@@@@@@@T+e@?O0eef ?X@e???eL)@@@M@e@@@@@@.Y6I-R@@@@@@?K@@@I@@@@@@@?????T+T@@@g g @?eeg @3V 5Y-R??6B@@@@@@Y@@@@@@@6eef eeg eT@@@@X1@@@@@@@@@3V@@@@@@1X.H 1L??@(@@@?W*S.eeeeL1@@@@@@?ef ee??N@(Y@M?W.U)R???L1@@@4V3@@??C0f e2MeX/???????eef f f f L1@?N?'@@@@@@R6B??@@@@@@@???N@3@@@@h h T+/VK@@@@@@V?eeeV?eee@3@@@@@@2MK4?@H???L1@'N@@@@@@@@6B?C0eee@@????J7@@@@@@3?7@@@@@@@@@K@@(Y??@@@@@R 1L?O@@R?@@@@@eeeeL/V Leee2

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WINTERIZING
In areas where sub-freezing temperatures can be expected, the
filter should be drained and removed from its operating location
and stored indoors. Prior to removal, cycle the filter as
described under CLEANING.
SERVICE & REPAIRS
Consult your local authorized
Hayward-Perflex
dealer or
service center. No returns may be made directly to the factory
without the expressed written authorization of Hayward Pool
Products, Inc.
ALGAE CONTROL
Algae is a form of plant life which can vary in size from a few
thousandths of an inch to the size of a small tree. Of the many
forms of algae, those most frequently found in swimming pool
water are microscopic in size and green in color.
Algae readily grows in sunlight and can, under favorable
conditions, quickly overgrow a swimming pool turning it
completely green in just a few hours. On the other hand,
swimming pool water can be kept unfavorable to algae growth
simply by maintaining a chlorine level of at least 1.0 ppm in the
water at all times.
The chlorine level should be checked at least
once a day using a suitable test kit.
If an algae condition develops and the pool water “blooms”
green, superchlorination of the pool will be necessary to clear
it.
Add unstabilized granular chlorine, or liquid chlorine. Follow
chemical manufacturer’s recommendation for superchlorination.
The algae will quickly become inactive and can then be
removed by the filter. Live algae, on the other hand, multiplies
so fast that the filter cannot keep up with its growth rate. In an
active algae situation, it may be necessary to regenerate the
Perflex filter as frequently as every 2 to 3 hours.
When correctly used, commercial algaecides are effective
against algae, though algaecides should be used in conjunction
with, and not as a substitute for, regular chlorination or super-
chlorination.
Maintaining a chlorine level of at least 1.0 ppm in the pool water
at all times is the most effective way to prevent algae growth in
swimming pools.
POOL CHEMISTRY GUIDELINES
ACTION REQUIRED TO CORRECT POOL CHEMISTRY
TO RAISE
TO LOWER
SUGGESTED POOL CHEMISTRY LEVELS
pH
TOTAL ALKALINITY
CHLORINE (UNSTABILIZED)
CHLORINE (STABILIZED)
CHLORINE STABILIZER
(Cyanuric Acid)
7.2 to 7.6
100 to 130 ppm
0.3 to 1.0 ppm
1.0 to 3.0 ppm
40 to 70 ppm
Add Soda Ash
Add Sodium Bicarbonate
Add Chlorine Chemical
Add Chlorine Chemical
Add Stabilizer
Add Muriatic Acid or Sodium Bisulphate
Add Muriatic Acid
No action - chlorine will naturally dissipate
No action - chlorine will naturally dissipate
Dilution - partially drain & refill pool with water
that has not been treated with Cyanuric Acid.
Rev. 12/98
©1998 Hayward
Printed in U.S.A.