Common Pool Problems - Intex Krystal Clear 601 Owner's Manual

COMMON POOL PROBLEMS

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION
• Greenish water.
ALGAE
• Green or black
spots on pool liner.
• Pool liner is slippery
and/or has a bad
odor.
• Water turns blue,
COLORED
brown, or black when
WATER
first treated with
chlorine.
• Water is cloudy or
FLOATING
milky.
MATTER IN
WATER
• Level is lower than on
CHRONIC LOW
previous day.
WATER LEVEL
• Dirt or sand on pool
SEDIMENT
floor.
ON POOL
BOTTOM
• Leaves, insects etc.
SURFACE
DEBRIS
If you continue to experience difficulty, please contact our Consumer Service
Department for assistance. See separate "Authorized Service Centers" sheet.
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(257PO) MODEL 601 FILTER PUMP ENGLISH 7.5" X 10.3" PANTONE 295U 05/10/2019
CAUSE
• Chlorine and pH levels
need adjustment.
• Copper, iron or
manganese in water being
oxidized by the added
chlorine. This is common.
• "Hard water" caused by a
too high pH level.
• Chlorine content is low.
• Foreign matter in water.
• Rip or hole in pool liner or
hoses.
• The drain valves are
loose.
• Heavy use, getting in and
out of pool.
• Pool too close to trees.
IMPORTANT
English
SOLUTION
• Super chlorinate with shock
treatment. Correct pH to your
pool store's recommended level.
• Vacuum pool bottom.
• Maintain proper chlorine
level.
• Adjust pH level to the
recommended level.
• Run filter until water is clear.
• Clean cartridge frequently.
• Correct the pH level. Check with
your pool dealer for advice.
• Adjust the chlorine level.
• Clean or replace your filter.
• Repair with a patch kit.
• Finger tighten all caps.
• Use Intex pool vacuum to clean
bottom of pool.
• Use Intex pool skimmer.
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