Add the recommended dosage of this product directly to the pool during then evening hours while the filter is running. When adding this product to your pool, broadcast the product evenly over a wide area in the deepest part of the pool. Use only a clean, dry scoop to measure this product. Do not use the scoop for any other purpose. If any granules settle to the bottom of the pool use brush to disperse.
Water Balance:
For best product performance, swimmer comfort, and crystal clear water. Maintain pH in the range of 7.2 to 7.6. Maintain Pool Alkalinity in the range of 80 to 120 ppm. Maintain calcium hardness above 200 ppm. Use a reliable test kit that measures all these ranges. Use Poolife pool care products to make adjustments. Follow label directions for each product.
Opening Your Pool:
For best results, see "Water Balance" section above before treatment. Throughout the pool season, adjust and maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.6. Check available chlorine with a suitable test kit. Do not reenter pool until the free available chlorine residual is 1.4 ppm/ Repeat treatment as needed. Add 3-5 ounces of this product per 10,000 gallons of pool water every other day or as often as needed to maintain 1-4 ppm free available chlorine.
Shock Treatment/Super-chlorination:
For best results, see "Water Balance" and "How To Use" sections above before treatment. Every 7 days, or as necessary to prevent pool problems, shock treat the pool by adding 12-24 ounces of this product per 10,000 gallons of water to provide 5-10 ppm available chlorine. Additional shock treatments may be required to correct problems which are caused by visible algae, high bathing loads, heavy wind and rainstorms. Additional shock treatments may also be required to correct problems such as unpleasant odors and eye irritation. Check the available chlorine with a suitable test kit. Do Not reenter the swimming pool until the free available chlorine residual is 1-4 ppm.