The pool interior surface cures 60% in the first 30 days and the balance of the cure continues for the next 10 to 12 months.

You will be responsible for brushing the pool/spa surface and balancing the pool/spa water. The beauty and health of your pool, plaster is dependent on proper and timely performance of these tasks.

The pool should be brushed two times a day for the first tow weeks, beginning as the pool is completely filled with water. We recommend the brushings continue until all loose material from the curing plaster is removed from the surface. Do not operate the pool cleaner for at least two weeks after your pool is started up because the wheels will leave track marks on the new uncured Interior surface. The filtration system should run 24 hours a day until the pool water is balanced. Excessive amounts of loose material on the pool surface may require hand vacuuming for faster removal. Vacuuming this. Loose material will normally result in pressure build up in the filter and may need backwashing to clean the pool filter.

Without proper brushing, the plaster will develop a rough sandpaper-like texture and discoloration from standing material, dirt and debris.

BRUSHING PROCEDURES

NOTE: You will find during the first two (2) weeks after the pool is filled, that the pool filter pressure will increase as the plaster dust is being removed from the pool/spa. This is normal and will require backwashing of the pool filter. When the filter pressure gets 5# greater than normal, you will need to backwash your pool filter. (See backwashing procedures)

A. Brushing Pool

1. Close both the “nears” and “far” skimmer valves.
2. Brush all steps, love seats, swim outs, walls and floor to the pool main drain.
3. Re-open the two (2) skimmers “near” and “far” valves.

B. Brushing Spa

NOTE: As you perform these steps you will notice that the water level of the spa is going down. This is to be expected.

1. Place the primary suction valve (pool/spa) in spa mode.
2. Close spa fountain valve to reduce surface movement.
3. Leave the primary return valve (pool/spa) in pool return.
4. Brush all steps, walls and floor to the spa main drain.
5. Place the primary suction valve (pool/spa) in pool mode.
6. Place the primary return valve (pool/spa) in spa mode.
7. Open spa fountain valve to the normal position
8. After spa has re-filled, place the primary return valve (pool/spa) back in pool mode.

NOTE: Always turn the power to the pool filter pump “off’ prior to moving the backwash handle either up or down.

1. Turn pool pump ‘off.”
2. Move backwash handle into the backwash mode.
3. Turn pool pump ‘on.”
4. Run for approximately 30-45 seconds.
5. Turn pool pump “off.”
6. Move backwash handle back into the filter mode.
7. Turn pool pump “on.”
8. Run for approximately 30-45 seconds.
9. Turn pool pump “off.”
Note: Repeat steps B. through I., approximately 3 to 4 times.
10. Move backwash handle into the filter mode.
11. Turn pool pump “on.”
12. Recharge pool filter with new “Diatomaceous Earth (DE)*.”

Note: *This is extremely important — the DE is your filter material.

1. Amount of DE to recharge the pool filter with (pool filter size):
   
   1. 48 Sq Ft - 10 - 1 pound coffee cans.
   2. 60 Sq Ft - 12 - 1 pound coffee cans.
   3. 72 Sq Ft - 14 - 1 pound coffee cans.
2. Place the DE powder into a five (5) gallon bucket and add water to make a liquid.
3. Pour the liquid into the near skimmer. The DE will be drawn into the pool filter via the skimmer and the pool pump.

Frequent backwashing is normal during the first few weeks. Once the plaster has finished curing, backwashing requirements will return to normal (provided proper filtration, chemical, and cleaning care is followed). The filtration system may now be set to operate for normal seasonal and pool size requirements. The pool cleaner may be installed after the two (2) week brushing period is completed.

Your pool has been treated with an initial chemical treatment consistent with the chemical requirements for your city water supply. Since the curing process of the plaster, environmental conditions, number of swimmers, etc. have an impact on your pool water, it is important that you monitor your water chemistry daily throughout the first few weeks. Then test it several times a week thereafter as needed.

You can use a simple-to-use test kit, which will allow you to test for and control the pH, chlorine, total alkalinity, and acid demand. These same tests, plus additional tests for calcium hardness, copper, iron, total dissolved solids, and free chlorine, can be tested for you at your local pool retail center.

Note: This specific area will have the greatest impact on the beauty and health of your plaster.

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