Kolter Homeowner Guide

Handrails, ladders, etc. The handrails and ladders in your pool are made of stainless steel. Still, proper maintenance is necessary to ensure the handrails and ladders do not experience problems such as corrosion and rust.

POOL TIP: Three-inch tablets triple in solubility when the water temperature increases from 77 to 90 degrees. Use one three-inch tablet per 10,000 gallons per week. Make minor adjustments with liquid chlorine or calcium hypochlorite. Pre- dilute water-balance chemicals in a five- gallon bucket before adding them to the pool. Always add chemicals to water, not water to chemicals.

The following tips will ensure the stainless steel looks good for years:

Clean frequently with soap and water or a cleaner that’s safe for glass.

POOL TIP: Do not broadcast stabilizer directly into the pool. Instead, place it in a sock and place the sock in the skimmer basket.

Use a brass, chrome, or silver cleaner to remove rust spots as soon as possible.

Apply wax to add beauty and protection.

Avoid cleaning with abrasives such as steel wool or sandpaper.

POOL TIP: Super chlorinate your pool twice monthly during the summer, once a month during the winter, and after the pool receives heavy use. Super chlorination should result in a minimum of 8 ppm chlorine. CAUTION: After super chlorination, wait 24 hours before swimming in the pool. Do the chlorination at night and then vacuum and brush in the morning to remove residue.

Do not use bleaches or mineral acids to clean.

Do not leave stainless steel in contact with other metal as it may cause corrosion or rust.

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