Preventative Maintenance Information

1. Commercial Pool Water Tips
   
   • Backwash on a set schedule. General rule of thumb: backwash when the pressure gauge has increased 10 lbs over the normal "clean filter" rate.
   • Shock Pool Water on a regular basis to keep sanitizers balanced, and prevent green or cloudy pool water.
   • Use Enzymes (Natural Chemistry, Aqua-Tone, Sequa-Sol, etc...) in daily chemical regimens as preventative measures.
   
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2. Daily Maintenance Tips
   
   • Test Pool Water regularly with an approved Swimming Pool Test Kit (every 4 hours, or as determined by local health departments).
   • Calibrate Swimming Pool Chemical Feeders & Chemtrol Controllers in the morning, before opening. This way there are no outside factors (bather load, direct sun, weather, etc...) effecting the reading.
   • Clean skimmer baskets to allow maximum filter and pump flow.
   • Check water flow and chemical tubing.
   
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3. Seasonal Maintenance Tips
   
   • Let Chemical Storage Tanks go empty at the end of seasons. Clean them out at the end of the season to prevent a mess during opening season.
   • Bring in or wax lifeguard chairs to prevent fiberglass splintering over winter.
   • Store Chemtrol Controller pH & ORP Sensors in Sodium Chloride Solution when not in use.
   • Invest in quality Winter/ Safety Commercial Pool Covers.
   • Winterize using anti-freeze, algaecide, shock & floating chlorinators under Winter Commercial Pool Covers.
   • Change out Tube Assemblies, O-rings and Swimming Pool Parts before opening, to avoid pump/ filter breakdown.
   • "Bump Pumps" once a month during down time. Turn it on, let it run for 10-15 seconds and then turn it off again. Grease it while the motor is running to ensure that it runs properly for Spring time opening.
   • Service pump motors & seals through trained repair services annually.
   • Store dry Swimming Pool Chemicals properly (inside, dry, average temperature) during off-season.
   
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4. Annual / Quarterly Maintenance Tips
   
   • Check & clean ORP & pH Sensors Quarterly.
   • Replace pump tubing & tube assemblies annually.
   • Keep chemical lines clean by running a sequence of water, acid and water again through the lines once a quarter.
   • Periodically clean Commercial Swimming Pool filters by using Filter Cleanse.
   • Stock up on Swimming Pool parts, rebuilt kits etc., to prevent total shut down.
   • Clean chemical storage tanks yearly.
   • Follow manufacturer procedures for yearly Commercial Pool Cleaners.
   • Annually inspect all Commercial Pool equipment (pumps, filters, lane lines, covers, etc...).
   
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5. Do's & Don'ts of Pool and Spa Chemicals
   
   
   
   DO'S
   • DO read the product label and follow all directions
   • DO maintain good housekeeping practices
   • DO store chemicals in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place
   • DO wear appropriate personal protective equipment as listed on label
   • DO use up all product before disposal of container
   • DO notify supervisor in case of an emergency situation
   • DO keep spilled materials isolated, follow label directions for clean-up and disposal
   • DO keep containers covered to protect chemical products from moisture and other containments
   • DO add each pool and spa chemical separately
   • DO have an emergency plan and conduct regular drills
   
   
   DON'TS
   • DO NOT mix different chemicals or other treatment products prior to adding to pool/spa water
   • DO NOT dispose of chemical product container without washing & drying completely
   • DO NOT use dry chemical fire extinguishers (use water only!)
   • DO NOT dispose of spilled material or unused product in the trash or sewer (use or dispose per label directions)
   • DO NOT store liquid materials above solid materials
   • DO NOT allow product to contact oil, grease acid or organic material
   • DO NOT smoke where pool chemicals are stored or used
   • DO NOT use floor sweeping compounds when cleaning up pool chemicals
   • DO NOT put spilled materials back in the original container
   
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