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Acid Start-Up
• ELIMINATES PLASTER DUST
• BRINGS THE CREAM TO THE SURFACE
• PREVENTS STAIN AND SCALE
• SMOOTHER FILL FOR GUNITE AND EXPOSED AGGREGATE
• HELPS ELIMINATE SPOT ETCHING
DARK PLASTER START-UP
Your pool has been plastered with a mixture of white cement and crushed white limestone, andblack dye. Cement and limestone are natural minerals, mined and processed, and therefore, subject to variations in color. This variation is most noticeable on cloudy days. The instructions provided on this sheet are intended to minimize naturally occurring chemistry that can contribute to unnecessary staining.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY OR CONTACT CPI FOR ASSISTANCE
STEP 1
Fill pool as rapidly as possible without interruption. DO NOT STOP WATER FOR ANY REASON. For poor water pressure or large pools, try to borrow water from a neighbor. Never allow water to hit the plaster directly; always shoot into the puddle at the bottom. DO NOT SHOCK POOL WITH CHLORINE. DO NOT ADD SALT FOR 28 DAYS
STEP 2
When the pool is FULL (middle of the tile or rocks), add 1 QT. SEQUESTERING AGENT per 15,000 GALLONS. This is to help avoid staining from naturally occurring calcium (plaster dust), iron and other metals present in the fill water. DO NOT TURN ON PUMP.
STEP 3
Add pool acid (muriatic), by the following formula:
Add 2 gallons of acid per 10,000 gallons of pool water. DO NOT POUR our acid on stairs, swim outs or in shallow areas of the pool. Brush pool.
STEP 4
Brush at least once daily. Do not vacuum. Do not add chlorine until water is clear and sediment is gone. DO NOT SHOCK THE POOL! ....DO NOT ADD SALT FOR 28 DAYS
STEP 5
Continue curing for 4 to 5 days, brushing each day. When plaster is slimy, or 4 th or 5th day, go to Step 6.
STEP 6
First test your pool with a base demand test and calculate the amount of ALKALINITY AND pH ADJUSTER that the pool needs. Then use a 4 or 5 gallon plastic pail, dip into the pool and fill with pool water; add SODIUM BICARB AND SODIUM CARBONATE and stir to COMPLETELY dissolve. Broadcast SOLUTION out over the Top of the pool. BRUSH IMMEDIATELY! Repeat this procedure until all of the ADJUSTING chemicals needed (per base demand test), are into the pool. Wait 24 hours and retest pool.
STEP 7
ONLY if pH is 7.2 or higher, turn on pump(s) to filter and backwash when necessary (10lbs. increase on the gauge). If the filter cannot be started, or fails, continue brushing and get service FAST!
STEP 8
DO NOT SHOCK POOL WITH CHLORINE! Add small amounts (1⁄2 lb. or 1⁄2 gallon or less per 10,000 gallons) more frequently, 2 or more times per week. Add stabilizer as per instructions. When all tests are in proper range, follow professional advice with regular maintenance. DO NOT ADD SALT FOR 28 DAYS
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