Equipment

Pump

1.   Install all drain/freeze plugs. (usually 1 or 2)
2.   Always replace the pump lid O-Ring or gasket & lubricate with Magic Lube. (If you don't this will result in pump not getting sufficient water flow causing motor to overheat)
3.   Inspect the pump basket & lid for cracks that will allow debris to clog impellar causing motor to overheat.
4.   Connect hose from front of pump to bottom of skimmer.
5.   Prime

Filter

1.   If Not Done At Time Of Winterizing, Tear Down, Remove Sand, Flush, Clean & Inspect  Laterals, Add New Sand, Lubricate Multiport Valve O-Ring & Assemble.           2.   Connect Hose For Multiport Valve Marked Pump To Top Of Pump                               3.   Make Sure Filter Cap Is On                                                                                       4.   Important- Sand Must Be Changed Every Season And Chemically Cleaned Every 30 To 45 Days With Filter Cleaner. This Is A Must For Proper Filtration And Circulation Because Over Time Your Sand Will Become Gummy & Clump As A Result Of Tanning Lotion,
Cosmetics, Antiperspirants, Saps, Body Oils And Calcify From Calcium And Scale Deposits.  Otherwise, Hazy Water Along With Other Problems Will Result. Filter Cleaner Is Made Up Of Special Detergents And Acids That Break Down These Greasy Oils And Calcium And Scale Deposits That Cause Poor Filtration.

Return Jet

1.   Remove all winterizing plugs.
2.   Install directional eyeball fittings.
3.   Connect hose from return to multiport valve marked return.

Timer

1.   Make Sure Breakers Are On To Supply Power To Timer, Set Timer To Correct Time &  Position The “On” Tripper To 8:00 Am & The “Off” Tripper To 8:Pm On The Circulating  Pump.

Filling

Water Level - 1.   Start Filling Pool Now While Covered. (This Will Save You Time And Speed Up The Opening Process.)

Cover

1.   Remove All Heavy Debris With A Deep Leaf Net.
2.   Remove Water From Cover With A Cover Pump. (Checking Periodically So As Not To Burn Up  Pump Due To Debris Blockage.)
3.   Remove Cover Without Dumping Debris In Pool Water.
4.   Using Pool Brush, Clean, Rinse, Allow To Dry, Fold, Roll, And Store. (Keep Out Of Reach Of Mice.)

Condition

If Water Clarity Is Moderately To Zero Visibility, Pool Must Be Flocked.  Refer To Flock Treatment

Instructions.

Cleaning & Treating

Water Level - 1.   If Normal To Light Dirt And Algae Exist, You Will Be Vacuuming On Filter So Run Water Level Up Midway Of Skimmer Mouth.  If Heavy Dirt And Algae Exist, You Will Need To Vacuum On Waste To Keep From Sending It Back To Pool, So Run Water Level Well Over Skimmer Mouth In Advance To Make Up For Water Loss.

Vacuming

1.  Hook Up Hose, Vacuum Head, Vacuum Plate And Pole (Make Sure Swivel End Of   Hose Is Connected To Vacuum Head Or It Will Suck Air.)Note: Never Vacuum Without Skimmer Basket And Skimmer Plate Or You Will Stop Up Plumbing..
2.   Vacuum Walls, Floor & Steps.
3.   After Vacuuming, Backwash & Rinse Filter Thoroughly.

Backwashing & Rinsing Instructions

1.   Turn Off Pump
2.   Turn Multiport Valve Handle Clockwise To Backwash Position
3.   Turn Pump On And Backwash For 1 Min. Or Until Discharge Water Clears
4.   Turn Off Pump
5.   Turn Multiport Valve Handle Clockwise To Rinse Position
6.   Turn  Pump On And Rinse For 30 Seconds Or Until Discharge Water Clears
7.   Turn Pump Off
8.   Turn Multiport Valve Handle Clockwise To Filter Position
9.   Turn Pump On And Your Ready To Filter. 

Important: Never Backwash & Rinse While Poolsweep Is Running Or You Will Burn Up Booster Pump!!!

When To Backwash

1.   Once Weekly
2.   After & During Vacuuming When Pressure Exceeds 15 Lbs. To 20 Lbs.
3.   When Water Is Hazy Or Cloudy
4.   With Heater When Pressure Exceeds 17 Lbs. To 20 Lbs. And Without Heater When Pressure Exceeds 12 Lbs. To 15 Lbs.Water Testing

1.  Test Water Then Treat As Per Instruction (Never Take Water Sample From

Pool Water Surface Or Near Water Hose While Filling).

Treating

1.   Always Add Chemicals While Pump Is Running.
2.   Never Pour Acids, Stain/Scale Inhibitors & Algaecides In Skimmers.

Brushing

1.  Brush Walls And Floor Toward Drain Just After Adding Chemicals For The  Following Reasons: (A.)  To Break Loose Stuck On Dirt & Algae That Vacuuming  Didn’T Get, (B.) Chemicals Can Work Better And Faster Eliminating Algae And Dirt  Brushed Loose Than Left On Surface, (C.) To Help Mix And Dissolve Any Chemical That May Settle To Bottom Resulting In Damage To Plaster Finish And Vinyl.

Balance Water

Alkalinity - 125-150ppm A. If Low, (Goodbye Chlorine! Acidic Water, Stains & Corrodes) Add Alkalinity Increaser Per Instructions

B. If High, (Chlorine Will Not Work! Scale Forms, Water Clouds) Add  Alkalinity/Ph Decreaser Or Muriatic Acid Per Instructions

Note: Muriatic Acid Used In Small Amounts But Frequently Will Lower Alkalinity.

Ph - 7.4-7.6ppm A. If Low, (Goodbye Chlorine! Acidic Water, Stains & Corrodes) Add Ph  Increaser Per Instructions

B. If High, (Chlorine Will Not Work! Scale Forms, Water Clouds) Add  Ph/Alkalinity Decreaser Or Muriatic Acid Per Instructions

Calcium Hardness - 175-225ppm A. If Low, (Water Foams, Corrodes Metals, Soapy) Add Calcium   Increaser Per Instructions

B. If High, (Scale Forms, Discoloration, Limes Heaters &   Plumbing) Add Tsp (Trisodium Phosphate) Per  Instructions.  Then Back It Up With Stain & Scale Inhibitor Or You May Partially Drain Pool And Add Fresh Water. If Source  Water Is Above 300 You Must Treat With Stain & Scale Inhibitor, 1 Quart Per 10,000 Gallons Then 8 Oz. Weekly.

Copper - 0ppm If Copper Is Present, (Cloudy & Stains!) Use Metal Out.  1 Quart Per 10,000  Gallons Then 8 Oz. Weekly

Iron -  0ppm If Iron Is Present, (Cloudy & Stains!) Use Metal Out.  1 Quart Per 10,000 Gals Then  8 Oz. Weekly.

Stabilizer - 25-40ppm A. If Low, (Goodbye Chlorine!) Add Stabilizer At A Rate Of 2.5 Lbs Per 10,000 Gallons Of Pool Water.  Stabilizer Must Be Added In Skimmer!

B. If High, (False Alkalinity Readings, Acidic Water, Increased Chlorine Demand) Partially Drain Pool And Dilute With Fresh Water.

Note: Stabilizer Is Only Needed In A Chlorine Pool.

Sanitizers & Oxidizers

Chlorine - 1.0-2.0ppm A. If Low, Add 1 Lb Per 10,000 Gal. And Fill Chlorinator/Float Feeder With Tablets. Note: If Using A Cal-Hypo (Calcium Hypochlorite) Shock,  Predisolve And Add Through Skimmer.

B. If High, Add 2oz. To 5oz. Of Chlorine Neutralizer Per 10,000 Gallons Or  You Will Bleach Your Liner, Swim Suit And Do Damage To Pool Equipment.

Shock Treatment -  When Ph Is 7.4-7.6, Alkalinity 125-150, Calcium 200-275 Add 1 Lb. Of Granular Chlorine Per 10,000 Gallons Of Water, Repeat After 24 Hours If Needed. (This Dosage Is Based On A Clean & Clear Pool)

Bromine - 3.0-5.0 Shock (Granular Bromine) To Raise Bromine Level, To Maintain 3.0-5.0 Fill Automatic Chlorinator Or Bromimator With Bromine Tablets.

Biguanide - 30-50 (Baquacil, Softswim, Aqua Free, Which Are Sanitizers) To Raise Biguanide Level Add 1/2 Gallon Per 10,000 Gallons Initial Dose Then 1 Pint (16oz.) Per 10,000 Gallons  Weekly.  To Shock (Hydrogen

Peroxide Which Is An Oxidizer) Add 1 Gallon Per 10,000 Gallons At Least Once A Month.  Shocking Is Required At Initial Start Up. Add 1 Gallon Of Shock Per 10,000 Gallons Before Your Initial Addition Of Sanitizer.

Algaecides, Clarifiers, Scale Inhibitors And Enzyme Treatments

Algaecide - Initial Start-Up Dosage 1 Qt Per 10,000 Gal, 6oz. To 8oz. Per 10,000 Gal Weekly.

Clarifier  - Initial Start-Up Dosage 1 Qt Per 10,000 Gal, 6oz. To 8oz. Per 10,000 Gal Weekly.

Stain & Scale Inhibitor - Initial Start-Up 1 Qt Per 10,000 Gal, 6oz. To 8oz. Per 10,000 Gal Weekly.

Natural Enzyme - Initial Start-Up 1 Qt Per 10,000 Gal, 6oz. To 8oz. Per 10,000 Gal Weekly.

Vinyl

Water Line - 1.   Remove Scum Line With Omni Surface Cleaner.  It Is A Good Idea To Clean & Remove Any Algae & Bacteria From You Ladders, Handrails & Pool Cleaners Before  Installation, So As Not To Contaminate To Your Correctly Balanced Pool Water.

2.   Drop One Scumball In Skimmer To Collect Suntan Lotion, Tree Sap, Pollen, Make-Up, Hair Spray And Other Oils.

Note: Scumballs Are Highly Recommended For Baquacil, Aqua Free, Softswim And Clear Comfort Sanitized Pools Because Black Greasy Scum Is A Common Characteristic Trait Of These  Sanitizers.

Filtration

Run Pump And Filter Around The Clock Backwashing And Rinsing 3 Times Daily Until Crystal Clear  Then Resume Normal Circulation And Filtration. ( 12 Hrs Minium Daily And Backwashing And Rinsing Once Weekly.)

Water Level

Maintain Water Level Midway Of Skimmer Mouth.  If Water Level Is Too Low Pump Will Draw Air Causing Damage Or Possible Pump Replacement.  If Water Level Is Too High Skimmer Will Not Draw Surface Debris Causing You To Vacuum More Often.

Return Jet Direction

Set Jet Direction Either Clockwise Or Counter Clockwise Pointing Slightly Up And Away From The Skimmer For Best Performance And To Reduce Scum Line Resulting In Less Vacuuming And Lower Maintenance,  And Your Pool Will Stay Cleaner Longer.

Before Considering Your Opening A Success Always Inspect Your Pump, Filter, Chlorinator And All Plumbing For Leaks And Corrosion To Avoid Costly Repairs.