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Installing the Pool Wizard Unit
Adding the Active Mineral Recharger
Recommended chemistry parameters
WARNING
Installing the Pool Wizard Unit
- Backwash or clean the filter.
- Test the pool water and adjust the pH and chlorine if necessary. pH should be 7.0 - 7.6 and free chlorine should be 1.0 - 3.0 ppm.
NOTE: For pools with algae, please shock treat and clear your pool before applying the Pool Wizard. - Calculate the number of Pool Wizard Units and Active Mineral Rechargers your pool needs.
- Place the Pool Wizard Unit (blue basket) in the skimmer or leaf basket. Ensure that the Pool Wizard Unit remains in the skimmer or leaf basket for the system to remain effective.
- Next, empty the contents of the Pool Wizard Mineral bag or tub into the skimmer, leaf basket or overflow channel (and NOT directly into the pool).
- Run the pump for at least 8 hours. The minerals begin destroying any unicellular organisms in the water and are rejuvenated as they pass through the Unit.
- Ensure that the pump runs for at least 8 hours each day until the pool reaches desired condition.
- Run the pool as usual. (8 - 18 hours in the summer; 2 - 10 hours in the winter)
- Periodically check the pH, chlorine, total alkalinity, calcium hardness and conditioner levels. Levels will need to be maintained for the Wizard to remain effective. Add chemicals as necessary to maintain correct levels. See "Pool Maintenance"
- The pool will require the addition of Active Mineral Rechargers every 6 - 9 months.
- The Pool Wizard unit has a life span of 3 years.
Adding the Active Mineral Recharger
- Backwash or clean the filter.
- Test the pool water and adjust the pH and chlorine if necessary. pH should be 7.0 - 7.6 and free chlorine should be 1.0 - 3.0 ppm.
NOTE: For pools with algae, please shock treat and clear your pool before applying the Pool Wizard. - Calculate the number of Active Mineral Rechargers your pool needs.
- Ensure that the Pool Wizard Unit is in the skimmer or leaf basket for the system to remain effective.
- Next, empty the contents of the Pool Wizard Mineral bag or tub into the skimmer, leaf basket or overflow channel (and NOT directly into the pool).
- Run the pump for at least 8 hours. The minerals begin destroying any unicellular organisms in the water and are rejuvenated as they pass through the Unit.
- Ensure that the pump runs for at least 8 hours each day until the pool reaches desired condition.
- Run the pool as usual. (8 - 18 hours in the summer; 2 - 10 hours in the winter)
- Periodically check the pH, chlorine, total alkalinity, calcium hardness and conditioner levels. Levels will need to be maintained for the Wizard to remain effective. Add chemicals as necessary to maintain correct levels. See "Pool Maintenance"
- The pool will require the addition of Active Mineral Rechargers every 6 - 9 months and the Pool Wizard unit has a life span of 3 years.
NOTE: On average a pool loses about 5% of its water through backwashing or splashout each month. Minerals are lost at the same rate, so a Recharger is required every 6 - 9 months. If the pool has a leak, is backwashed more than once a week, or loses a large amount of water through splashout, the pool may require a Recharger earlier than the recommended period.
Recommended chemistry levels
| Test | Recommended Levels | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Free chlorine | 0.3 - 0.8 ppm | 1-3 ppm without Pool Wizard |
| Combined chlorine | 0 ppm | Harmful to health |
| pH | 7.0 - 7.6 | Eyes' pH is 7.2 - 7.4 |
| Total alkalinity | 80 - 120 ppm | |
| Calcium hardness | 200 - 400 ppm | |
| Conditioner | 30 - 80 ppm | > 100 ppm problematic |
| T.D.S. | < 1,500 ppm | Fresh water pools |
| Iron/ copper/ manganese | < 0.3 ppm | Well water only |
Despite these recommended parameters, the Pool Wizard is able to maintain your pool in a pristine state even when some of these levels are off; e.g. the Pool Wizard may keep the water crystal clear even at a free chlorine level of 0.0 ppm for up to 2 weeks. Because of this, there may be a tendency to neglect regular testing and dosing of the pool water. Doing so may lead to increased levels of unwanted pathogens in the water and we strongly advise Pool Wizard users to maintain proper water balance for assured healthy swimming.
Warning
The Pool Wizard is effective in both chlorine and salt-based chlorinated pool water systems.
The Pool Wizard is not compatible with bromine or biguanide (Baquacil, SoftSwim). If you use or have recently used either of these chemicals, the Pool Wizard will not operate as it should. The Pool Wizard must not be used in pools that are treated with bromine or biguanide and we accept no liability for the product used under these conditions.
Possible Side Effect: The Pool Wizard Minerals can temporarily color blonde or dyed hair green or blue when they are added to pool water that is not perfectly balanced. To avoid this, DO NOT swim for the first 24 - 48 hours after the Active Minerals are added to the pool.