Staring a freshly filled pool (vinyl liner only*) or converting a chlorine or bromine pool to PristineBlue

Click here if you are converting from a biguanide pool system

First Day

• Start with a clean pool.  Be sure all leaves & winter debris are removed & pool has been vacuumed.
   
• KNOW THE POOL’S VOLUME.  Almost all “problems” arise from the fact that pool owners don’t know the proper gallonage of their pool.  Click here for our pool dimensions chart.
   

• Make sure the water is in balance.  Water balance in a Pristine Blue pool is a little different than in most pools.  Maintain these Pristine Blue levels for the best in product effectiveness and efficiency.  The levels you need to attain are:
  pH - 7.2 to 7.6
  Total Alkalinity – 30 to 90 ppm (this is the most important difference)
  Calcium Hardness – 175 to 275 ppm
  BioGuard® Water Balancers such as Balance Pak 100, 200 & 300, Lo ‘n Slo, and Optimizer Plus are 100% compatible with Pristine Blue.
   

• DO NOT CONTINUE UNTIL THE WATER IS BALANCED! If the water is not balanced & clean, the pool could remain cloudy or hazy for several days.
   
• Shock the Pool with Pristine Extra to eliminate bio-waste in the pool water.  Avoid using shock treatments containing Cal-Hypo may lead to cloudy water.
   
• Add 2 oz. Pristine Check per 1,000 gallons of water and allow to circulate for at least 4 to 6 hours (preferably overnight).
   
• Shock the pool daily with a Pristine Extra until the water is clear & clean.
   
• ONLY PROCEED TO SECOND DAY WHEN THE POOL IS CLEAR & CLEAN.
   
• Run the filter continuously.  Backwash ONLY WHEN NEEDED.

Second Day

• Backwash filter or clean the cartridge(s).
   
• Top up the Pristine Blue level following the accompanying chart.
   
• Add 2 oz. Pristine Blue per 1,000 gallons water as an initial dosage (prior Pristine Blue usage).

Important Note:  DO NOT ADD ANY PRISTINE BLUE FOR THE NEXT 2 (TWO) WEEKS.  MAINTAIN pH 7.2 TO 7.6.  After 2 weeks, check Pristine Blue level and top-up as needed.  DO NOT OVERDOSE.

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ALL POOLS:
Remove All Leaves & Debris from Cover before Removing Cover
Bring Water Level up to Normal operating level
Vacuum pool of all dirt & debris
Clean Liner with Off the Wall or Surface Cleaner
Clean Filter with Kleen It or Strip Kwik Filter Cleaner
Clean ladder treads and Winter Cover with Stow Away® Cover Cleaner
Allow opening chemicals to circulate for 24 - 36 hours
Let water Filter 1 day before bringing in Opening water sample for Testing & Analysis
Adjust pH, Total Alkalinity & Calcium Hardness as needed

Continue with regular Pristine Blue Maintenance.

*New Concrete or freshly re-plastered pools should thoroughly cure about 6 months before adding Pristine Blue.  Failure to wait may cause staining of the fresh surface.

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