Polaris AutoClearPLUS Installation And Maintenance Manual page 5

Use a test strip (AquaChek or equivalent) to determine the salt content of the water. Add
enough salt to attain a level between 3000-3500 ppm, the optimum level is 3250 ppm. Use
only granulated, evaporated sodium chloride (99%plus pure) and never use salt with anti-
caking additives or Yellow Prussiate of Soda. Water conditioning pellets (with no additives)
can be used but may take longer to dissolve. When sodium bromide is used, it is in addition
to the required sodium chloride levels. Refer to the sodium bromide requirements chart in the
Reference section.
Per gallon salt requirements are approximately, 50 lbs. per 2000 gallons of water. Refer to the
chart below for exact dosages.
Existing Salt
Concentration 10,000
0 ppm 271 lbs.
250 ppm 250 lbs.
500 ppm 229 lbs.
750 ppm 209 lbs.
1000 ppm 188 lbs.
1250 ppm 167 lbs.
1500 pm 146 lbs.
1750 ppm 125 lbs.
2000 ppm 104 lbs.
2250 ppm 83 lbs.
2500 ppm 63 lbs.
2750 ppm 42 lbs.
3000 ppm 21 lbs.
3250 ppm 0 lbs.
• To add salt to existing pools, pour salt around the perimeter and mix with a brush to
ensure quick and even distribution.
• For new or colored plaster, wait 10-14 days after pool is filled to allow adequate time
for the plaster to cure. Use only fine granulated salt. Pour salt evenly around the pool and
run pump continuously for three hours.
Pounds Of Salt Needed For 3250 ppm
Pool Volume in Gallons
15,000 20,000
407 lbs. 542 lbs.
375 lbs. 500 lbs.
344 lbs. 459 lbs.
313 lbs. 417 lbs.
281 lbs. 375 lbs.
250 lbs. 334 lbs.
219 lbs. 292 lbs.
188 lbs. 250 lbs.
156 lbs. 209 lbs.
125 lbs. 167 lbs.
94 lbs. 125 lbs.
63 lbs. 83 lbs.
31 lbs. 42 lbs.
0 lbs. 0 lbs.
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25,000 30,000
678 lbs. 813 lbs.
626 lbs. 751 lbs.
573 lbs. 688 lbs.
521 lbs. 626 lbs.
469 lbs. 563 lbs.
417 lbs. 500 lbs.
365 lbs. 438 lbs.
313 lbs. 375 lbs.
261 lbs. 313 lbs.
209 lbs. 250 lbs.
156 lbs. 188 lbs.
104 lbs. 125 lbs.
52 lbs. 63 lbs.
0 lbs. 0 lbs.
35,000 40,000
949 lbs. 1084 lbs.
876 lbs. 1001 lbs.
803 lbs. 917 lbs.
720 lbs. 834 lbs.
657 lbs. 751lbs.
584 lbs. 667 lbs.
511 lbs. 584 lbs.
438 lbs. 500 lbs.
365 lbs. 417 lbs.
292 lbs. 334 lbs.
219 lbs. 250 lbs.
146 lbs. 167 lbs.
73 lbs. 83 lbs.
0 lbs. 0 lbs.