Disposal; Troubleshooting - Jandy TruGuard Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting

What to look for
Cloudy Water
Cloudy Water
Slow filter turnover
rates.
Cloudy Water
Hazy pool water. May
have slightly green
appearance
Cloudy Water
1. High hardness
2. High TDS (total dis-
solved solids)
3. High pH
4. High total alkalinity
Algae
Pea green color;
attaches to the pool
walls; and sometimes
colors the entire body of
water.
Algae
Black spots on pool
walls.
Algae
Yellow or brown film on
steps or walls
Note: Regular algaecide treatments are recommended for outdoor pools that ex-
perience persistent algae problems. Do not use algae treatments containing either
copper or sodium bromide.
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Problem
Frequently caused by
improper start up.
Poor filtration
Algae growth
Unbalanced water
Green algae
Black algae
Mustard algae
Jandy ® TruGuard ™ & Cartridge
Treatment
See section on Start Up.
1. Backwash and clean filter.
2. Run filter for 24 hours.
3. Increase run time per day.
Superchlorinate water
with chlorine according to
manufacturer's instructions and
brush pool walls.
Balance the pool water.
1. Check pH and adjust if
necessary.
2. Superchlorinate water
with chlorine according to
manufacturer's instructions and
brush pool walls.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until
algae is gone.
1. Brush affected areas.
2. Superchlorinate water
with chlorine according to
manufacturer's instructions.
3. Add algaecide.
4. Vacuum pool.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4
until algae is gone.
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