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The pool finish will start to hydrate
immediately after mixing, with the majority of hydration
taking place within the first 28 days. This critical time
period is when a finish is most susceptible to staining,
scaling and discoloration. Proper start-up procedures
including timely brushing and constant monitoring and
adjusting of the pool water is mandatory. The following
recommended start-up method is based on procedures shown to
produce the best aesthetic results. Due to unique local water
conditions and environmental factors, parts of these
recommended start-up procedures may need to be modified to
protect the pool finish. For example: filling the pool
with extremely low calcium hardness, low pH or low total
alkalinity levels may necessitate changes to these procedures.
Brushing and monitored chemical2 adjustments will be mandatory
by the homeowner or a trained pool technician during the
service life of any pool surface.
ALWAYS ADD A
CHEMICAL TO WATER, NEVER WATER TO THE CHEMICAL.
POOL FILLING DAY
Step 1. Make sure the filtration equipment is
operational.
Step 2. Remove all floor return heads and
directional eyeballs (if appropriate and recommended in
your geographical area).
Step 3. Based on temperature and type of
finish, fill the pool to the middle of the skimmer or
specified water level without interruption as rapidly as
possible with clean potable water to help prevent a bowl ring.
Place a clean rag on the end of the hose, always placed in the
deepest area, to prevent damage to the surface material. If a
water truck is required, 24 inches (60 cm) of water should be
placed at the deepest area for a water cushion. Wheeled
devices should not be used in the pool until after 28 days.
Step 4. At no time should any person or pets
be allowed in the pool during the fill. Do not allow any
external sources of water to enter the pool to help prevent
streaking. It is recommended that you do not swim in the pool
until the water is properly balanced.
Step 5. Test fill water for pH, alkalinity,
calcium hardness and metals. Record test results.
Step 6. Start the filtration system
immediately when the pool is full to the middle of the
skimmer or specified water level.
1 st
DAY (It�s
vital to follow these steps in order - prior to proceeding to
the next step)
Step 1. Test pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness
and metals. Record test results.
Step 2. High alkalinity should be adjusted to
80 ppm 1
using pre-diluted Muriatic Acid
(31-33% Hydrochloric acid). Always pre-dilute the acid by
adding it to a five gallon (19 L) bucket of pool water2.
Step 3. Low alkalinity should be adjusted to
80 ppm 1
using sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda)1.
Step 4. pH should be reduced to 7.2 to 7.6
adding pre-diluted 2
Muriatic Acid
if the alkalinity is already
80-100 ppm1.
Step 5. Brush the entire pool surface
thoroughly at least twice daily to remove all plaster
dust.
Step 6. Although optional, it is highly
recommended to pre-dilute and add a quality sequestering agent
using the recommended initial start-up dosage and then the
recommended maintenance dosage per the sequestering agent�s
manufacturer. 2
Step 7. Operate filtration system continuously
for a minimum of 72 hours.
Step 8. DO NOT add chlorine for 48 hours. DO
NOT turn on pool heater until there is no plaster dust in the
pool.
2 nd
DAY - Brush
the Pool
Step 1. Test pH, Alkalinity and Calcium
Hardness and repeat steps of 1st Day except for Step 6.
Step 2. Once the alkalinity is adjusted to
80ppm and the pH is adjusted to 7.2 to 7.6, then adjust
calcium hardness levels to a minimum of 150 ppm.
(Caution: Adjustments requiring
more than 20 Lbs of CaCl2
should be pre-diluted and
added in 10 lbs incremements - morning and afternoon)
3 rd
DAY
Step 1. Test pH, Alkalinity and Calcium
Hardness and repeat 1st Day Steps 1 through 6.
Step 2. Pre-diluted 2
chlorine may now be added
to achieve 1.5 to 3 ppm1.
NO SALT SHOULD BE ADDED FOR 28 DAYS.
Step 3. Brush the entire pool surface
thoroughly at least twice daily to remove all plaster
dust.
4 th
THROUGH THE
28th
DAY
Step 1. Test pH, Carbonate Alkalinity
and Calcium Hardness and repeat 1st Day Steps 1 through 5
every day for 14 days to help prevent the scaling of the pool
surface.
Step 2. On the 7th day, if there is any
plaster dust remaining - remove it using a brush pool vacuum.
Step 3. After the 4th Day - calcium levels
should be adjusted slowly over the 28 day period not to exceed
200 ppm 1
Step 4. After the 4th Day - adjust cyanuric
acid levels to 30 to 50 ppm 1
based on the primary
sanitizer of the pool (pre-dissolve2
and add through the
skimmer).
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