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Instructions for Opening
Your Swimming Pool
STEP ONE: EQUIPMENT (the cover is still on)
Since you followed the closing instructions from Poolmart, this should be very
easy! First, if you have a sand filter replace the sand or use
ProTeam Filter
Magic to clean the sand. Next…hook up your filter, hoses, and pump to the
correct places and lubricate o-rings with Magic Lube. It is a good idea to
replace the hoses at the beginning of the season to eliminate the possibility of
leaks. Once you have hooked up the pump, filter, and hoses, put your garden hose
under the cover and turn it on. What this will do is raise the cover up while
you remove the leaves and debris off the cover. Siphon the water off the cover
or remove with a Little Giant Water Wizard Pump.
STEP TWO: REMOVING THE COVER
Once you have removed all the debris and water off the top of the cover, turn
your hose off and remove the cover. Now it is time to clean the winter cover
with Haviland Cover Cleaner or
Natural Chemistry Spray On Cleaner. Rinse it well
and let it air dry. Fold up and place it in a safe place away from any little
critters that will chew it up! If necessary, use Vinyl Cleaner or Surface
Cleaner to
clean the surface dirt and oily film off your pool finish at the waterline.
STEP THREE: CHEMICALS
First, it’s time for those with the D.E. filters to add earth per your filter
instructions (Doughboy Sequel I gets 3 scoops, Sequel II gets 5). If this
doesn’t help you and you need to know how much, please call Poolmart and we will
gladly help you out. Now, turn on your filter system, run it continuously for 48
hours, and skim the surface. Add Pool Magic Spring & Fall + Phosfree per label.
If you have problems with iron, now is the time to treat it. Add one quart of
ProTeam Metal Magic per 10,000 gallons, this will coagulate the metals and allow
the filter to pull them out preventing staining. If you have a fiberglass pool,
this is highly recommended to do on a weekly basis. Wait 24 hours before
shocking the pool; otherwise you will oxidize the Metal Magic out of the water. You can add
ProTeam Pure Stix or
ProTeam High Tech Tablets to the skimmer
basket, automatic chlorinator, or floater - whichever applies to your pool.
Now it is time to clean up and shock the stagnant stale water! Add 2 pounds of
ProTeam Power Magic per 10,000 gallons, 4 pounds for 20,000 gallons, etc. If you
have a vinyl liner or fiberglass pool, make sure you pre-dissolve the shock in a
bucket of water before adding it to your pool. Allow this to circulate for 12
hours before adding ProTeam Prevent or
ProTeam Microfloc Clarifier; this will
help prevent algae from growing. For 12,000 gallons you will add half a bottle,
for 25,000 gallons you will add a full bottle. Allow this to circulate for
another 12 hours. If you have an automatic vacuum, you may put it in at this
time. If your pool is still cloudy or green, continue running the filter until
the water is clear; backwash as needed. If you have a sand filter, add some
water clarifier or use ProTeam Dry Clarifier per label.
STEP FOUR: WATER BALANCE
After the water has circulated for at least 48 hours, bring a water sample into
Poolmart and Spas’ water analysis lab for a complete diagnosis. Bring in a pint
of water taken 18 inches below the surface. It is very important to start the
summer off on the right foot for your water clarity, your pool equipment, and
your sanity. It is a FREE test so why not bring your sample to our certified
water diagnostic center? Our lab has the capability of testing many different
chemical make-ups of your water which cannot be done at home.
STEP FIVE: ENZYMES & PHOSPHATES
Add ProTeam Power Enzyme or
Natural Chemistry Pool Perfect per label to help
keep the pool crystal clear, prevent the bath tub ring, eliminate oils, prevent
clogged filters, etc. If you have Phosphate problems, use
ProTeam Phosaway or
Natural Chemistry Phosfree on a regular basis. Remember when you backwash, get
into the habit of using ProTeam Filter Magic to help keep your filter working to
its fullest efficiency. Relax & enjoy your pool!
HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT ADDING PROTEAM SUPREME?
ProTeam Supreme & Supreme Plus has completed extensive testing for EPA registration in 1986, and is supported by thousands of satisfied customers, including hundreds of Poolmart & Spas customers. This unique, patented formula significantly increases the efficiency of your pool chemicals and filtration. Here are a few reasons to use ProTeam Supreme or Supreme Plus:
Ø NO more red eyes or skin irritation
Ø Inhibits ALGAE growth by removing its food source
Ø More stable Total Alkalinity & pH
Ø Reduces chlorine consumption
Ø Lasts season to season with only small touch up applications
Ø Water sparkles and feels softer
NOW IS THE TIME TO TRY IT!
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5738 South Main Street
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
phone: (248) 625-0729 fax: (248) 625-7079
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