Water Chemistry Maintenance - G&F Manufacturing Gulfstream Owner's Installation & Operations Manual

WATER CHEMISTRY MAINTENANCE

Not only is the water chemistry of your pool or spa important to the health
of you and your family, it also directly affects the life of your heater. This is
the most important item in the maintenance of the heater. If the water
chemistry is improperly maintained or if the chemicals are improperly
introduced into the water, this will damage the heater's internal heat
exchanger and could eventually cause a leak, rendering the heater
inoperable.
CAUTION: Damage to the heater due to improper water chemistry
is not covered under the warranty.
Following is the table for essential water quality readings, which must be
constantly maintained:
Description
PH Level
Chlorine Concentration
Total Alkalinity
Total Dissolved Solids
Calcium Hardness
The location of the chemicals' introduction to your system is also critical to
the heater's life. If an automatic in-line chlorinator or brominator is used, it
must be located downstream of the heater. A trap must also be installed
between the chlorinator and the heater to prevent chlorine return into the
heater.
IMPORTANT: Never leave any type of solid chlorine in the pool skimmer.
This will cause a high concentration of Chlorine to enter the heater, causing
premature corrosion. You must divert water flow directly to the pool before
adding fast dissolving chemicals in skimmer.
*
Models with Titanium Tube heat exchangers do not have a water
chemistry exclusion in their warranty.
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Normal Range Verify
7.4 to 7.8 1 time per week
1.0 to 3 PPM 1 time every 2 to 3 days
80 to 120 PPM 1 time every 2 to 3 weeks
Below 2400 PPM 1 time per month
200 to 300 PPM 1 time per month
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