Doheny's Start-up Value Kit Instructions

First things first! Follow these simple steps for an easy pool opening!

Remove water and debris from pool cover. Remove and empty anchoring water bags. Remove cover, clean and store it.

Clean out skimmers and main drain. Increase water level to the middle of skimmer opening.

Check filter, pump and heater for winter damage and replace all drain plugs. Start filtration system.

Kit Contents:

Start-Up Kit #1 up to 10,000 gal:

  • 1 pt Metal Out
  • 1 lb Super Shock Plus
  • 1 pt Spring Algaecide
  • 1 pt Water Clarifier
  • FREE 10 pk Test Strips

Start-Up Kit #2 up to 20,000 gal:

  • 1 qt Metal Out
  • (2) 1 lb Super Shock Plus
  • 1 qt Spring Algaecide
  • 1 qt Water Clarifier
  • FREE 10 pk Test Strips

Start-Up Kit #3 up to 30,000 gal:

  • (2) 1 qt Metal Out
  • (4) 1 lb Super Shock Plus
  • (2) 1 qt Spring Algaecide
  • 1 qt Water Clarifier
  • FREE 10 pk Test Strips

Kit Steps:

  • Step 1: First, add Doheny’s Metal Out.
    Kit #1: Add (6 oz) of the bottle
    Kit #2: Add (12 oz) of the bottle
    Kit #3: Add (18 oz) of the bottle
    Let the water circulate for two hours.
  • Step 2: Second, add Doheny’s Super Shock Plus.
    Kit #1: Add one full bag (1 lb)
    Kit #2: Add two full bags (2 lb)
    Kit #3: Add four full bags (4 lb)
    Let the water circulate for two hours.
  • Step 3: Third, add Doheny’s Spring Algaecide.
    Kit #1: Add one full bottle (16 oz)
    Kit #2: Add one full bottle (32 oz)
    Kit #3: Add two full bottles (64 oz)
    Let the water circulate for two hours.
  • Step 4: Last, add Doheny’s Water Clarifier.
    Kit #1: Add one full bottle (16 oz)
    Kit #2: Add one full bottle (32 oz)
    Kit #3: Add one full bottle (32 oz)
    Let the water circulate for two hours

Pool Maintenance:
Balanced pool water helps ensure that your family swims safely and that your pool and equipment are protected from corrosion and scaling. Pool water must also be sanitized so that it is free of harmful organisms and algae. Start by testing and adjusting for proper chlorine, pH, and total alkalinity levels with your Test Strips or a Test Kit with fresh reagents.

ReadingRange
Chlorine1.0-3.0 ppm
pH7.2-7.6
Total Alkalinity
Vinyl-lined, Fiberglass and Painted Pools
125-175 ppm
Total Alkalinity
Gunzite Pools
100-150 ppm

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