Swimming Pool Maintenance Tips

By Author: Steve Merillat
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Above Ground Maintenace Tips
Use clear lacquer or clear nail polish to cover screw heads in your swimming pool. Use clear lacquer or nail polish to cover any scratches on ledges or verticals of your swimming pool to prevent rust and corrosion.
Use wax to protect the pool wall and frame from the elements.
Never leave the swimming pool drained (without water). This can cause liner shrinkage and damage the pool wall and frame.
If you use the Thru The Wall fittings for your filter and decide to dismantle your pool or remove your liner, it is possible that you may not be able to realign these holes and a new liner may have to be purchased.
Check regularly for signs of wear or loose bolts that could make the swimming pool, the pool ladder, the pool deck, or any other related object unsafe. Check all the metal on the swimming pool frame and pool wall for signs of corrosion or deterioration. Remove any corrosion and touch up with paint. Excessive deterioration can lead to failure of the pool structure, which might release large quantities of water that could cause bodily harm and property damage.

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... sure skimmer does not leak as this will corrode the pool wall and cause a split in the wall that is not covered under the pool warranty. After the above ground swimming pool has been completely assembled and filled with water, do not attempt to make any structural changes or to disassemble the swimming pool. Disregard of the above warning can cause pool collapse, property damage and serious injury.

Robo-Kleen Pool Cleaner Maintenance


Maintenance:
There are only a few simple steps to maintaining your Robo-Kleen.

! ALWAYS SWITCH OFF POWER SUPPLY BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE.

1) Uncoiling cable:
If cable becomes twisted, unplug from power supply and untwist manually. Untwisting manually is most effective after allowing cable to lay in the sun so it becomes pliable.

2) Clean Filter Bag:
a. Place Robo-Kleen upside down. Push the locking tabs to the side to unlock the bottom lid. Remove the bottom lid with filter bag attached.

b. Pull one of the 4 red tabs out and remove the filter bag from the bottom lid. Turn the filter bag inside out. Use a garden hose to wash it thoroughly. The bag should be laundered periodically, using a regular wash cycle.

c. Rinse the bottom lid parts and bottom brushes.

d. Refit the filter bag with the fluffy surface inward. Start from one corner - align one of the red tabs with the corner. Gently insert the stitched edge of the filter bag into the double walls (groove) of the bottom lid, and work your way around.

e. Replace the bottom lid assembly in the body of the unit and lock in place.

3) Impeller:
Occasionally hair or linen may get caught in the impeller. If that happens, take the top grill off by removing the 2 screws from the top. MAKE SURE THE TRANSFORMER IS UNPLUGGED. Remove the debris. Replace the top grill and tighten the 2 screws.

4) Front Drive Wheels and Rear Idler Wheels:
Remove debris or tree leaves caught in the axle bearing. CAUTION: Do not turn the drive wheels by force. This may cause damage to the drive gear train.

5) Winterization
Always remove cleaner from pool for winterization. Do not store Robo-Kleen where the temperature drops below 40° F. Freezing temperatures can affect seals and lubricants used in the mechanism.

Routine Swimming Pool Maintenance - In Season


Proper Swimming Pool Maintenance is your first line of defense in preventing most common problems. Following this easy maintenance checklist should keep your pool water crystal clear and trouble free.

Routine Swimming Pool Maintenance:

TWICE A WEEK:
1. Use AquaChek Test Strips to Check and maintain your Pool Chemicals Such as keep your ph. levels at 7.4 - 7.6.
2. Test and maintain the free available chlorine level at 1.0 - 3.0 ppm.
3. Empty the skimmer baskets and clean tile or pool water at water line with Pool Surface Cleaner, and skim leaves, insects and other floating debris from the pool surface.

ONCE A WEEK:
1. Shock the pool by adding one bag of Shock per 10,000 gallons. Additional shock may be needed after a rain storm, heavy bather load, or exceptionally hot weather.
2. Add a maintenance dose of Algae Preventative or to prevent algae growth.
3. Brush walls and use a pool vacuum to clean floors.

MONTHLY:
Take a water sample to your professional Water Testing Service or use our Test Strips for a complete Swimming Pool Chemicals analysis.

MID-SEASON:
Clean your filter with Filter Cleaner Degreaser to remove any oils and grease that may have accumulated on your filter.
After using a Flock or Metal Remover wait 24 to 36 hrs. then use your Pool Vacuum to clean pool floor before swimming.
On Rainy or Windy Days Never Test your Pool Water using AquaChek Test Strips, or any other Test kit.

Swimming Pool Care Instant Frog


Regular Pool Care
1. Run pump and filter at least 8 hours per day.
2. Regularly test water for pH, total alkalinity and chlorine levels.
3. Maintain a 0.5 ppm to 1.0 ppm chlorine level at all times. A chlorinator or floater is recommended. If using chlorine pucks in the skimmer basket, place them under INSTANT FROG(r).
4. Shock pool per the manufacturer's instructions with a chlorine or non-chlorine shock once a week or if water looks hazy.
5. Check filter gauge regularly and clean or backwash when needed per the manufacturer's directions.
6. Periodically clean skimmer basket of excess debris as normal.
7. REMEMBER TO REPLACE INSTANT FROG(r) EVERY 6 MONTHS.

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Steve Merillat has been in the Pool industry for 35 years. He started early on working for various Swimming Pool supply companies before ventured out in his own business. He pioneered many processes with the installation of pools that are used as industry standards today. He regularly holds seminars and classes on how to properly maintain your Swimming Pool. Visit http://www.1800pools.com