Caring For Your Pool; Disassembling & Storing Pump - Polygroup Funsicle SkimmerPlus SFX600 User Manual

Caring for Your Pool

The following items are required to get your pool ready for use. They are available at funsicle.com
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or your local pool supplies stores:
a. Test kit – for checking the chlorine and pH levels of the pool water
b. Floating chlorine dispenser (not included) and chlorine tablet – for water disinfection and
prevention of the growth of algae
c. pH control chemicals – for adjusting the pH level up (soda ash) or down (acid)
d. Algaecides – to eliminate algae
e. Superchlorinator – to destroy ("shock") the combined chlorine, ammonia, nitrogen, and organic
compounds that build up in pool water over time and with extended use
f. Leaf net with handle – for removing leaves, trash, insects, etc. from the pool
IMPORTANT: it is a MUST to maintain the chlorine and pH levels at all times:
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a. Check and adjust the pH and chlorine levels daily. FILTER PUMP ALONE WILL NOT PREVENT ALGAE
FROM GROWING IN POOL WATER; THIS CAN ONLY BE DONE BY MAINTAINING PROPER CHLORINE AND
pH LEVELS AT ALL TIMES.
b. Recommended pH level: between 7.3 and 7.8
c. Recommended chlorine level: between 1.0 and 1.6 ppm
d. Superchlorinate your pool at least every other week.
e. Hot weather and heavy use may require the pH and chlorine levels to be maintained on the
upper side of the scale as well as a weekly superchlorination.
f. Using a pool and/or solar cover will help maintain the pH and chlorine levels by reducing
evaporation of pool water.
g. CAUTION: High chlorine concentration and low pH level will damage the pool/pool liner.
You must follow the instructions on quantity and safe usage of the pool chemicals you use.
NEVER drop lumps or pellets of chemicals into the pool – this may present a hazard to the
swimmers and/or damage your pool liner.
• Clean your pool regularly using a maintenance kit with vacuum. You can get the kit from
funsicle.com
• Using a foot bath prior to entering the pool will help keep the pool clean.
• Avoid using well water. If you must use well water, always seek professional advice from your local
pool chemical suppliers before adding ANY chemicals into it.
• Find out the water capacity (in gallon) of your pool. You will need it to determine the amount of
chemicals required, or when you contact a pool supplies expert for water testing and advice on
safe use of chemicals.
NOTE: Always follow the manufacturer label directions of the chemicals you choose to use.
Disassembling & Storing Pump
1. Turn off the Pump, and unplug it from the power outlet.
2. Disassemble the return fittings
a. Loosen the Hose Clamps
b. Remove, clean and dry all the parts. Liberally lubricate the Gasket
Then snap all the parts together in sequence.
3. Disassemble the Pump:
a. Slide open the Top Cover
Weir . Clean and dry all the parts, and liberally lubricate the Skimmer Gasket Rubber Seal
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with petroleum jelly. Then reassemble them back onto the Skimmer Canister
b. Remove the Motor Assembly
the Pump. Then see STEP 3: Replace or Reassemble the Pump (p. 21) to reassemble the Motor
into the Canister.
4. Store all the parts in a dry place that remains above 32°F (0°C) at all times.
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, detach the Hose , and drain any remaining water.
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, take out the Strainer Basket
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by turning open the Motor Seal Nut
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with petroleum jelly.
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, Filter Cartridge and detach the
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. Clean and dry completely
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