Contents Chapter 1 — Your Above Ground Swimming Pool 1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................. 4 2. Planning..................................................................................................................................................... 5 3. Step By Step Process..............................................................................................................
Chapter 1 : Your Above Ground Swimming Pool 3 Club Piscine Super Fitness - Above Ground Swimming Pool - Owner’s Manual (03/2012)
1. Introduction Welcome to the Club Piscine Super Fitness family ! Congratulations on the purchase of your Club Piscine Super Fitness swimming pool. You have chosen the best value for your money, with a comprehensive warranty, and unsurpassed after-sale service. The purchase of a swimming pool is often a dream come true, and it represents a long-term investment.
2. Planning With a project of this size, there are several steps that must be completed before the delivery and installation of your pool. Club Piscine Super Fitness offers a poolful of tips and recommendations to help make your dream a reality. MUNICIPAL REGULATIONS It is your responsibility to check the rules that apply to your property with your municipality.
3. Step By Step Process A DETAILED GUIDE TO THE INSTALLATION PROCESS A) PRE-INSTALLATION (TO-DO-LIST) Your dream has come true… the pool is yours ! Now as a new above ground pool owner, there are a few steps you must ensure are completed, and a couple items you need to consider prior to intallation day. 1. Visit your municipal planning department to: • Apply for permits • Obtain a certificate of location and a copy of the regulations 2.
B) ABOVE GROUND SWIMMING POOL INSTALLATION A CLUB PISCINE SUPER FITNESS PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER WILL CONTACT YOU, AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO GO OVER THE ACTUAL INSTALLATION OF YOUR IN GROUND SWIMMING POOL. Please note that the initial start and/or completion date could be delayed due to inclement weather.
4. Start-Up Procedures The installation of your new pool is now complete! Here are some tips to get you started on the right foot : 1. Fill the pool 3/4 of the way up the skimmer and start the motor (set the motor to the ON position). Make sure the three-way valve is at position 4 and/or pointed to the side. 2. Give us a water sample so that we can ensure the pH is between 7.4 and 7.
5. Opening Depending on the weather, you can start opening your pool in mid-April, ideally when there is still some ice on the surface or before the water reaches 21oC (70oF). As water temperatures rise, bacteria will multiply, making your water green and dirty. This will also make it harder to keep the chemicals balanced.
c) Cleaning • Wash off the dirty ring around the pool with a biodegradable vinyl-cleaning product. • Bring the water level to three-quarters of the way up the skimmer. • Meanwhile, install your accessories: skimmer basket and lid, lights (when the water level is above the lights), solar blanket roller (but not the solar blanket yet), water return eyeball and fittings, ladder, thermometer, etc. • Start the motor and make sure that it is free of air and leaks.
6. Maintenance Proper maintenance is the key to keeping your pool in good condition and filled with clear, clean water. Please read these instructions thoroughly, and follow them carefully. Only a few minutes a day will keep your pool in perfect condition. 1) BACKWASHING We recommend you backwash once a week. This must also be done when the pressure gauge measures higher than normal (over 10 pounds) and each time you vacuum.
• If the pool is very dirty, put the filter handle at “DRAIN” or “WASTE” and leave your garden hose running into the skimmer to keep the water high enough that the pump does not draw air. Don’t forget to unroll the backwash hose for this step. Never use the vacuum with the filter handle at “BACKWASH.” • Run the pump then the vacuum over the bottom of the pool. Once done, proceed with a backwash cycle, and empty the pump and skimmer baskets (step 1) Backwashing on page 10).
5) THREE-WAY VALVE The control valve we install under the skimmer is a three-way valve, and can therefore perform four functions. It is best to turn the motor off every time you turn this valve. • When the handle points upwards The skimmer is cut off, and only the bottom drain is working at 100%. This setting is used to drain water from the pool, or to vacuum deposits on the bottom using maximum suction. • When the handle is at setting 2 Water inflow to the pump is cut off.
7) CARTRIDGE FILTER We recommend that the cartridge in cartridge filters be cleaned by hosing it down when the pressure reads 10 pounds more than when the cartridge is clean. If it is very dirty or covered in algae, let it soak in a solution specifically made for this for 12 to 24 hours. Rinse the cartridge and let it dry before putting it back into the filter. Cartridge lifespans vary with each model and depend on use and maintenance.
9) HEAT PUMP / WATER HEATER You will need to install a bypass with three valves. This will let you: • Control water flow when needed. • Halt inflow to the unit when water is chemically unbalanced and for shock treatments. Note : When you use a water heater or heat pump, you must check and adjust your water’s alkalinity, pH and hardness at least once a month because unbalanced water can adversely affect the warranty. This test is offered free of charge at your Club Piscine Super Fitness store.
13) NATURE2 SANITIZER Read the manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual for details on maintaining your sanitizer. Please note that it is important to mention that you have a water sanitizer when you have your water tested in our store. Interpreting the tests is quite different when a Nature2 sanitizer is involved. 14) SALT CHLORINATOR Please read the manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual for details on maintaining your salt chlorinator.
7 Closing To facilitate opening your pool in the spring, we recommend that you close your pool as late as possible, ideally when water temperature reaches about 10˚C (50˚F). However, keep the pump cycling to prevent it from freezing up (for instance, by using a timer at night time). Also, in order to maintain your pool water and bottom clean all winter long, we strongly recommend that you perform a water test to adjust the alkalinity between 100 and 200 ppm2, and the pH between 7,2 and 7,4.
• Run the filter and vacuum over the bottom one last time, while keeping an eye on the water level ; • When the water level has dropped below the skimmer, the filter will draw air ; • To maintain suction, trickle water from a garden hose into the skimmer.
SKIMMER • Remove then clean the skimmer’s door and basket. • Insert the protective styrofoam or polystyrene in the skimmer. • Use one coil at the bottom of the skimmer, and one coil in the backflow’s conduit. • The styrofoam and polysterene together must be even with ground level. FILTER TANK • Remove and store away the drain cap. • Set the dialer to «WINTERIZE», then cover it up with a plastic bag fastened with a rope or clip. • Tilt the filter to drain all remaining water.
• Remove the light bulb. • Apply vaseline to the bushing. • Store away the niche and power plug in a plastic bag, then close it and hang it up. DECK Because pool decks should not rise above pool edges, they must be pulled away at least 8 inches to allow the pool to shift as the weather freezes and thaws. Otherwise, the pool could become stuck, causing serious damage to the structure, and adversely affect the warranty.
8. Safety Guidelines Read this section carefully to understand the safety issues involved when using your pool. It is your responsibility to be aware of, and understand the following points and related safety regulations. RECOMMENDATIONS • Remove the solar blanket completely when swimming so that nobody gets caught in it. • Remove all surplus water that accumulates on the solar blanket. • Always raise the ladder when no one is using the pool. • Make sure the filter is protected by a circuit breaker.
Swimming Pool Safety Safety Tips Check with your town or city to find out the rules for putting up a fence around your pool. Build a fence and a gate that will keep children away from your pool. Keep the gate locked at all times. ALWAYS have an adult watching children in and around the pool. Children under the age of 3 and children who cannot swim must wear a life jacket or PFD (personal floatation device). Send children to swimming and water safety lessons.
Chapitre 2 : Chemical Treatment and Water Tests 23 Club Piscine Super Fitness - Above Ground Swimming Pool - Owner’s Manual (03/2012)
1. Introduction This section will explain how you can test your pool water. You will learn which parameters to check, what products are recommended, and how to solve problems. Of course, if a problem persists, go straight to one of our analysts or technicians who will be glad to help. PREPARATION To successfully test your pool water, you must have a good test kit that combines rapidity, accuracy, ease of use, and affordability. Club Piscine Super Fitness test strips are also a good choice.
2. Test Parameters After you or our technicians have completed the tests, you may need to correct your water balance. Note : Elements are listed in order of importance, which means that if one component is modified, it could affect the following one. 1) Total alkalinity Total alkalinity is the sum of carbonates, bicarbonates and hydroxides—such as sodium and potassium— in solution in the water. The more there are, the more alkaline the water is. The less there is, the more acidic the water is.
5) Isocyanuric acid (in-store test only) Isocyanuric acid is what is commonly called chlorine stabilizer. The normal levels for isocyanuric acid are 30 to 50 ppm. Note : When the isocyanuric acid level is too high, chlorine has no effect, and the reading remains elevated even if chlorine is added. When the isocyanuric acid level is too low, chlorine evaporates quickly in the sun, and a larger dose than usual must be used.
3. Water Tests Here’s how to perform the actual tests. For testing, use a test kit or bring a sample of at least 250 ml (1 cup) of your water to one of our stores on a regular basis. It’s free ! • Make sure you change the bottles of OTO and PHENOL every year. • Check the expiration date on the bottle containing the test strips. • Check if the sand is dirty, worn or contaminated (algae present). If so, change the sand.
1) Chlorine and pH tests Record these values, but do not make any adjustment right away. Start with the chlorine: if it is too high, it will affect the pH. Bring a water sample to the store to have the following tests done free of charge. 2) Alkalinity test Even though the range starts at 80 ppm, aim for 100 ppm. When the adjustment has been made, take the pH reading again, and adjust if necessary. Then, if the chlorine is weak or not registering, give the water a shock treatment.
4. Appendix : Water Problems PROBLEM CAUSE WHY SOLUTION • Algae bloom • Inadequate filtration • Check filter. • Solar blanket left on too long • Do not leave the solar blanket on the pool more than 48 to 72 hours, depending on the temperature. • Not enough algicide • Add algicide. • Not enough chlorine • Add chlorine. • Alkalinity too low or too high • Adjust alkalinity. Green or yellow water Slippery bottom • pH too low or too high • Adjust pH.
4. Appendix : Water Problems (continued) PROBLEM CAUSE WHY SOLUTION • Calcium deposits • Water too hard • Check water hardness. • Dead leaves • Dirt left on liner too long • Give water a shock treatment. Wait 2 hours. Brush off cover. If stains persist, scrub with a nylon stocking filled with granular chlorine and rinse immediately. Stains on liner • Incorrect pH Irritated eyes and itchy skin Odour of chlorine Scaling Metal fittings corroding Dirt Ring • Adjust pH to between 7.2 and 7.6.