Do not turn generator power on until
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•Make sure the pool has adequate circulation. The pool water must completely circulate through the pump and filter at least 1 1/2 to 2 times per day. Check with your dealer for the proper circulation time for your pool.
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•Before beginning with any pool care program, you must first balance your pool water. Take a water sample to your local pool professional or use a complete test kit that will test for the below important elements.
New pools especially may contain undesirable matter. These pools need extra care to properly balance before using POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid.
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•If your fill water is high in metals, use a sequestering agent or metal out product at
•Add a stabilizer or conditioner to
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| season if the stabilizer level is below |
| 40 ppm. This will prevent chlorine |
| burn off. Follow manufacturer’s |
| directions carefully. |
5. | • Shock the pool with chlorine to rid |
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| the water of all contaminants before |
| beginning with POOL FROG® Mineral |
| Hybrid. Follow manufacturer's |
| directions carefully. |
| • THIS STEP IS VERY IMPORTANT |
| TO |
| USE CHLORINE SHOCK ONLY. |
WATER BALANCE GUIDELINES
| Minimum | Ideal | Maximum |
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pH: | 7.2 | 7.4 – 7.6 | 7.8 |
Total Alkalinity: | 60 ppm | 80 – 100 ppm | 120 ppm |
Calcium Hardness: | 150 | 200 – 300 | 400 |
Total Dissolved Solids: |
| <1500 |
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Stabilizer: | 20 ppm | 40 – 60 ppm | 80 ppm |
Free Chlorine: | 0.5 ppm | 0.5 – 1.0 ppm | 1.0 ppm |
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Use the Saturation Index on page 16 to ensure proper water balance.
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