Content
1. Introduction 5
1.1. Aims and Objectives 5
1.2. Staff and responsibilities 5
1.2.1. Management structure 5
1.2.2. Operating the pool environment 6
1.2.3. The pool operator 7
2. Mechanical Systems and Other Considerations 7
2.1. Pumping and Recirculation 7
2.2. Filter Room 8
2.3. Circulation and Recirculation Equipment 8
2.3.1. Pool Outlets 8
Overflow Gutters and Skimmers 8
Main Drain Outlets 9
Pool Suction Cleaner 10
2.3.2. Pool Inlets 10
Strainers 10
Pumps 11
Surge Tank 11
2.3.3. Piping 12
2.3.4. Valves 13
2.3.5. Flow Rate Indicator 14
2.3.6. Flow Controllers 15
2.3.7. Pressure and Vacuum Gauges 15
2.3.8. Heater 16
2.3.9. Chemical Treatment Equipment 16
2.3.10. Filter Systems 16
2.4. Filters and Filtration 16
2.4.1. Filters 17
2.4.1.1. Gravity Filters 17
2.4.1.2. Pressure Filters 18
2.4.2. Filtration 20
3. Water T reatment 24
3.1. pH 24
3.2. Disinfection 25
3.2.1. Chlorination 25
Combined Chlorine 26
Super Chlorination 26
3.2.2. Chlorine Compounds 27
Chlorine Gas (Cl2) 27
Electrolytic Chlorine Generation 27
Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl) 27
Calcium Hypochlorite (Ca(OCl)2) 28
Lithium Hypochlorite (LiOCl) 28
Stabilized Chlorine (Chlorinated Isocyanurates) 28
3.2.3. Non-Chlorine Sanitizers 29
Bromine 29
Iodine 29
Ozone 29
Silver 30
Non-Halogen Oxidizers 30
3.2.4. Additional Pool Chemicals 31
Algaecides 31
Chelating Agents 31
Cyanuric Acid 31
Defoamers 32
Degreasers 32
Flocculants 32
4. Water Chemistry 33
4.1. Water Balance 33
Corrosion Control 33
Irritation Control 34
Stain Control 34
Water Clarity 34
Under- and Over- saturation 34
Total Alkalinity 35
Water Hardness 35
The Langelier Index 36
4.2. Chemical Testing 38
Sample Handling 40
4.2.1. Types of Tests 40
4.2.2. Pool Water Testing 42
Bacteriological Testing 42
Chlorine Tests 42
OTO (orthotolidine) 42
DPD (diethyl-p-phenylenediamine) 42
DPD Test Procedure 43
Cyanuric Acid Testing 43
Hardness Testing 43
Total Hardness Testing 44
Calcium Hardness 44
Testing for Copper and Iron 44
Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP) 44
pH Determination 44
Total Alkalinity Testing 45
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Testing 45
Testing with Prepackaged Test Strips 46
Testing Schedules 46
5. Maintenance and Operation of Swimming Pools 47
5.1. Routine Maintenance and Procedure 47
5.1.1. Daily Opening Procedure 47
5.1.2. Daily Closing Procedures 48
5.1.3. Weekly Procedures 48
5.1.4. Monitoring, Reporting, and Record Keeping 48
5.2. Preventative Maintenance 50
5.2.1. Seasonal Maintenance 50
6. Facility Safety 51
6.1. Water Safety 51
6.1.1. Drowning 51
Drowning prevention 52
Drowning signals 52
6.1.2. Making Swimming Safer 52
6.1.3. Safety Requirements 53
6.1.4. Wading Pools 54
6.2. Entrapment 55
The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act 55
6.3. Safety Around Water 56
6.4. Electrical Storms 57
6.5. Chemical Safety & Storage 58
Avoid mixing chemicals 58
Protective Measures 59
6.6. Access 59
6.6.1. Fencing and Barriers 60
6.6.2. Safety Covers 60
6.6.3. Alarms 60