Maintenance; Water Chemistry - Aquacal GBB Series Operation Manual

2 - Maintenance

2.1 Water Chemistry

Check water chemistry regularly and maintain within recommended levels. Standards vary in different
residential and commercial applications. Follow all local applicable codes.
NOTICE
Do not allow water to flow through heat pump when refinishing or acid washing a pool. Either use an installed
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bypass to route water away from heat pump or deactivate filter pump.
To avoid damage to equipment, monitor and maintain chemistry within recommended levels.
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CHEMICAL
Chlorine
Bromine
Cyanuric
Acid
pH
Total
Alkalinity
Calcium
Hardness
Total
Dissolved
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Solids
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Salt from a chlorine generator is not included in Total Dissolved Solids.
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IN THIS SECTION:
2.1 Water Chemistry
2.2 Cleaning Equipment
2.3 Clearances
2.4 Irrigation and Storm Run-Off
2.5 Water Flow Rates
2.6 Adjusting Water Flow Using ΔT (Delta-T)
2.7 Planned Maintenance
2.8 Winterizing
Failure to heed the following may result in damage to equipment.
CHEMISTRY LEVEL CHART
(RESIDENTIAL)
POOLS
1.0 – 3.0 ppm
2.0 – 6.0 ppm
30 – 50 ppm
7.4 – 7.6
80 – 120 ppm
200 – 400 ppm
0 – 1,500 ppm
SPAS
3.0 – 5.0 ppm
2.0 – 6.0 ppm
30 – 50 ppm
7.4 – 7.6
80 – 120 ppm
150 – 250 ppm
1,500 ppm above start-up of total
dissolved solids in spas
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