Helpful Hints; Do's And Don'ts - RecWaterTec SolarClear Consignes D'utilisation

HELPFUL HINTS

1. Used cleaning acid may be poured back into pool.
2. Allow new plaster type finishes to cure for a month prior to using the SolarClear.
3. Baking soda works well to raise pH and is readily available and reasonably priced.
4. Household bleach works excellently for small and medium sized pools. For large pools, too many gallons may be required, making
more concentrated forms of chlorine more convenient.
5. Keep a tablet of chlorine in the skimmer or floating dispenser to provide a constant input of oxidizer into the pool. When necessary,
add an additional boost of liquid or granulated chlorine to maintain clear water.
6. A toothbrush helps in electrode and screen cleaning.
7. A cutoff golf tee can be used to secure the screen if the thumbscrew is lost.
8. Store chlorine in a cool and dark place.
9. Keep ion test kit in refrigerator.
10. Check water hardness, measured as total dissolved solids (TDS) at your local pool store. Readings of approximately 2000 ppm or
greater indicate the need to drain and refill with fresh water. If that is not possible, partial draining and refilling is beneficial. With a
high TDS, the water cannot absorb and retain minerals very easily.
11. The addition of cyanuric acid (stabilizer) is not necessary if you already use a stabilized form of chlorine, such as tablets.
12. The SolarClear works well with a pool cover. You may open the cover enough to float the unit; or cut a 3-inch "X" into the cover,
which allows the electrodes to remain in the water while the top is exposed to the sun.
13. Clear, high quality water without algae and an abnormally low ion reading does not necessarily indicate that your SolarClear is not
functioning properly. If this occurs, contact Customer Service.
14. When replacing the mineral electrode, ensure that the threads are dry and free of water.
15. In hard water conditions, over time, the solar panel may form calcium deposits which are left by water evaporation. To quickly and
easily remove the scale, apply diluted acid/water (as described under 'ELECTRODE CLEANING') with a toothbrush. Allow deposits to
dissolve then rinse. Vinegar may be used, although more time will be required to do the job.

DO'S AND DON'TS

1. Do not automatically take advice for granted from those who are not experienced with the SolarClear. This type of expert opinion is
often influenced by the desire to sell or use chlorine and related pool chemicals. Additionally, recommendations often reflect a
chlorine-based pool chemistry and are not applicable to ionized water.
2. Do not add any clarifiers or metal removers, which will eliminate the beneficial mineral ions generated by your SolarClear.
3. Do not use with Baquacil or Soft Swim brand products, or other products with similar "biguanide" chemistry. These chemicals must be
removed from the water first.
4. The addition of algaecide is unnecessary as the Floatron is an algaecide generator.
5. Do not shock ionized mineral water. It's like an atomic bomb to the water. The water should be finessed. Oxidizer should be added at
reduced dosages to clarify cloudy water.
SolarClear Manual Version 1.1
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