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Dichlor™
Directions for Use
It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Read entire label and use strictly in accordance with precautionary statements and directions.
Ensure all pool equipment is working properly. Clean or backwash filter following manufacturer’s directions. Adjust pH to between 7.2 - 7.6. Add stabilizer to establish a minimum level of 30 - 40 ppm to reduce the degradative effects of sunlight upon the chlorine residual. Check for metals. Before using this product, add stain and scale inhibitor to prevent staining of pool surface due to metals. When using other products as outlined in the directions for this product, always follow directions on those products.
With pump running, broadcast 4 ounces of this product per 10,000 gallons directly into the water in the deep end of the pool as an initial treatment. To treat smaller pools, add one level teaspoon of this product per 200 gallons of water. Repeat additions until a residual of 1 - 4 ppm chlorine is established as determined by the use of a test kit. To prevent damage to pool surface, use a pool brush to disperse granules that may have settled to the bottom of the pool. NEVER ALLOW UNDISSOLVED PRODUCT TO REST IN CONTACT WITH BLEACHABLE POOL SURFACES. Regular use of a test kit is necessary to determine when it is necessary to add another dose of this product to maintain a residual of 1 - 4 ppm available chlorine in the pool water. An average daily dose requirement is 2-3oz of this product per 10,000 gallons of water. For smaller pools, average daily dose requirement is 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon of this product per 200 gallons of water. After use of this product it is recommended that a preventative algae treatment be added on a weekly basis.
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Broadcast one pound of this product per 10,000 gallons directly into the water in the deep end of the pool. To prevent damage to pool surface, use a pool brush to disperse any granules that may have settled to the bottom of your pool. NEVER ALLOW UNDISSOLVED PRODUCT TO REST IN CONTACT WITH BLEACHABLE POOL SURFACES.
In water temperatures less than 70°F, or as an alternate application procedure, pre-dissolve this product prior to applying evenly to the deep end of the pool. Dissolve this product outdoors, in a clean plastic bucket stirring with a clean plastic or wooden spoon. Add this product to water; NEVER add water to product. NEVER add more than 1 pound of this product to less than 3 gallons of cool water. Do not mix with other products when pre-dissolving.