Nature2® CFFor Inground and Aboveground Pools with Cartridge Filters
EQUIPMENT UNDER PRESSURE• AlwaysturnpumpoffpriortoinstallingorchangingNature2cartridge.Yourpump/filtersystemis
operatedunderpressureandthepressuremustbereleasedbeforeyoubeginwork.Pleaseseeyourpump/filterowner’smanualforfurtherinstructions.
PREVENT CHILD DROWNING • Donotletanyone,especiallysmallchildren,sit,step,leanorclimbonanyequipmentinstalledaspart
ofyourpool’soperationalsystem.Locatethecomponentsofyouroperationalsystematleast3feetfromthepoolsochildrencannotusetheequipmenttoaccessthepoolandbeinjuredordrown.
LOW CHLORINE RECIPE• Youmuststrictlyfollowthelowchlorinerecipeincludedinthismanualtomaintainproperwater
chemistryandavoidhealthhazards.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanleadtosicknessfrombacteriaandothernoxiousorganisms.
ATTENTION Failuretoheedthefollowingcanresultinpermanentinjuryordrowning.!
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTHAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS CAUTIONIntheunlikelyeventthatacartridgebreaks,mineralmediashouldnotbeingestedbyhumansoranimalsasitmaycausegastricdistress.FIRST AIDIFINGESTED: Callpoisoncontrolcenterordoctorimmediatelyfortreatmentadvice.
CAUTION
IMPORTANTPoolOwner,savethismanual!Builders,leavethismanualwiththepoolowner!
Pleasereadpriortoinstallation
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Nature2CFhasbeendesignedtosanitizeswimmingpoolsfrom5,000to25,000gallons.
EPAReg.No.67712-1EPAEst.No.67712-CA-001
The Nature2 Pool Sanitizer is designed only for residential swimming pools.*TheNature2SystemconsistsofthepatentedNature2technology †usedinconjunctionwithachlorinedeliverydeviceor0.5ppmofanEPAregisteredchlorinepoolproduct.
†Nature2technologyconsistsofthemineralssilverandcopper.
Safety Instructions Important Information
Owner’s Manual
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE:ItisaviolationofFederallawtousethisproductinamannerinconsistentwithitslabeling.
NATURE2 COMPATIBILITYNature2 Systems* can be used with all types of pool chemical treatments available except biguanide products and copper based algaecides.
Important:WhenconvertingeitherabiguanideorbrominetreatedpooltotheNature2lowchlorineSystem*,thepoolmustbecompletelydrainedandrefilled.ThenfollowtheNature2cartridgestart-upprocedurebelow.
WE ASk YOU TO TAkE THE TIME TO GET FAMILIAR WITH THIS MANUAL.Thank you for purchasingNature2®.We believe themore you know, themore enjoyable your family’sswimmingexperiencewill be–and themore youwill reduce the time, effort and cost ofmaintaining yourpool.PoolownerswhoswitchfromconventionalchemicalprogramstotheNature2System*spendlesstimemaintaining their pools.Every pool has its own characteristics ofwater type, amount of sunlight, etc. Therecipe included in thismanualwill help insure goodwater quality for your pool.Remember, yourNature2dealercanprovideadviceandservice.
CONTENTS PAGESafetyInstructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3StartUp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5BalancetheWater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6InstalltheCartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Recipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7ProvideFiltration/Circulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7TroubleshootingGuide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Nature2CartridgeReplacementIntervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10WinterizingYourPool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10LimitedWarranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
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AssemblyTheNature2®CFconsistsoffour(4)sanitizerelements,two(2)endcapsandtwo(2)endspikes.
Dependinguponthesizeofyourswimmingpoolcartridgefilter,thesepartscanbeassembledasabundleoffour(4)sanitizerelements,orastwo(2)sticksoftwo(2)elementseach.
NOTE: Youshouldfirstattempttousethebundleassembly.
Decide which Nature2 CF assembly is right for your pool filter.
1. Turnoffthepumpanddisassemblethepoolfilterasyounormallywouldtocleanthecartridge.
2. Checktoseeiftheendcapfitseasilyintothecoreofyourcartridgefilter;•if it does,gotoBundleAssembly•if it does not,gotoStickAssembly
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Bundle AssemblyTheholeinthecenteroftheendcapaccommodatesacenterrodshouldyourfilterhaveone.
1. Lay an end cap on a flat surface and snap the four (4) sanitizer elements into it,sothatthetabsarepointingup.
2. Snap the other end cap on top.
Important:Besurethatthenotchoneachendcaplinesuptogethertoaccommodateanairbleedtube.
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Stick Assembly
Important:UseonlyafterattemptingtheBundleAssembly.
1. Snap two (2) sanitizer elements togethersothateachtabandslotlineup.
2. Snap the end spike to one end.NOTE: Onceassembled,donotattempttoseparatethesanitizerelementsasthetabsmaybreak.
Start Up•BeforestartingupanewNature2®cartridge,cleandebrisandalgaeoutofthepoolandpoolequipment.
Important:Donotinstallthenewcartridgeuntilthepoolwateriscleanandchemicallybalanced.
•BalancepoolwaterbeforeinstallingNature2cartridge.
-pH 7.4-7.8
-Calciumhardness 200-400ppm
-Totalalkalinity 80-150ppm
ConsultwithyourNature2Dealerforspecificwaterbalanceinstructions.
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Balance the WaterTofindoutifyourpoolwaterisbalanced:
•takeawatersampletoyourdealertobetestedregularly,or•askyourdealertorecommendapooltestkitforwaterbalance.
Element: pHRange: 7.4-7.8
Element: Calcium HardnessRange: 200-400ppm
Element: Total AlkalinityRange: 80-150ppm
If it’s too low:
How to fix:If it’s too high:
How to fix:If it’s too low:
How to fix:If it’s too high:
How to fix:
If it’s too low:
How to fix:If it’s too high:
How to fix:
Thesurfaceofyourpoolcanbecomeetched.Metalpartsinthepumpandplumbingwillcorrode.AddpHincreaser.“Scale”formsonthesurfaceofyourpool.Thewatercanbecomecloudy.Equipmentcanbecomedamaged.AddpHdecreaser.Waterislessstable.Inplasterpools,thecalciumistakenoutoftheplaster,causingthesurfacetodeteriorate.Addcalciumhardnessincreaser.Rough,discoloreddeposits(“scale”)willformonthepoolsurfaceandinsidepoolequipment.Drainordilutethepoolwater.Consultyourdealer.ItprovidesnobuffersothatyouconstantlygetfluctuatingpHreadings,whichcandamageequipmentandpoolsurfaces.Useanalkalinityincreaser.Whitedeposits(“scale”)formonthetileline.Theplasteronpoolsurfacebecomesroughordiscolored.Thewaterbecomescloudyormilkywhite.Addacidtobringalkalinitydown.
Install the Cartridge1. Install the cartridge into your pool filter after water is balanced.
2. Superoxidize the poolwaterwithchlorineaccordingtomanufacturer’sinstructionstoburnoffcontaminantsandactivatecartridge.
Important:Initialsuperoxidationwithchlorineisrequiredtoburnoffcontaminantsandactivatecartridge.
3. Run the circulating pumpeither:•24hoursadayfor4days,maintaining1-2ppmfreechlorinethroughout,or•6hoursadayfor14days,maintaining1-2ppmfreechlorinethroughout.
4. Let chlorine dissipateto0.5ppmoncestartupperiodiscompleted.•Donotenterthepoolifthefreeavailablechlorineresidualisover3ppm.
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Low-Chlorine Recipe Ingredients:• Nature2cartridge• Chlorinegranules,tablets,liquidorgenerator• pHandtotalalkalinityadjustingchemicals• Calciumhardnessincreaser,ifneeded• Watertestkit
Oncethe4-dayor14-daystart-upperiodisdone,allowthefreeavailablechlorineresidualtodropto0.5ppm(byreducingtheamountofchlorineyouadd)then:
When: What to do:
Everyday Runpumpandfilteratleastsix(6)hourseveryday.
Onceaweek BalancepHandtotalalkalinity.
Twiceaweek Checkchlorineresidual;addchlorinetomaintainatleasta0.5ppmrangeusingthechartbelow.
Asneeded Ifwaterishazy,superoxidizewithchlorineaccordingtomanufacturer’sinstructions. Additionalshockingisrecommendedfollowingrainstormsorheavybatherload. Donotre-enterthepoolifthefreeavailablechlorineresidualisover3ppm.
RecipeThereisone(1)recipeformaintainingclean,clear,sanitizedwaterwithminimumtimeandeffort.
ThisrecipeprovidestheeasiestandmosteconomicalwaytocareforyourNature2®pool.
Provide Filtration/CirculationTo manage: You need to:
Circulation Followthemanufacturer’sdirectionsforkeepingthecirculatingpumpingoodworking orderandoperateitatleastsix(6)hoursaday.
ConsultyourNature2dealerforoptimumruntimes.
Filtration Checkthepool’sfilterperiodicallyandcleanitasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
Add the following amounts of chlorine per 10,000 gallons of water to increase free chlorine by 0.5 ppm. Type of Chlorine % Active % Available Ounce Quantity Gram Quantity Containing Compound Ingredient Chlorine Content Required Required SodiumHypochloriteLiquid 5.25 5.25 12.7 361 SodiumHypochloriteLiquid 9.2 9.2 7.3 206 SodiumHypochloriteLiquid 10 10 6.5 184 SodiumHypochloriteLiquid 12 12 5.6 158 CalciumHypochlorite 65 64 1.1 30 Dichloroisocyanurate 99 62 1.1 30 LithiumHypochlorite 29 35 1.9 54 Trichloro-s-triazintrione 99 90 0.7 21 ChlorineGas,fromanysource 100 100 0.7 19 includingchlorinegenerators
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Algaemaybecausedbyinsufficientlevelsofoxidizerand/orinadequatewatercirculation.
Frequentlycausedbyimproperstartup.SeesectiononStartUpandInstalltheCartridge.
Troubleshooting Guide Problem What to look for
Cloudy water Poorfiltration Slowfilterturnoverrates
Algaegrowth Hazypoolwater;mayhaveslightly greenappearance.
Unbalancedwater 1Highhardness 2HighTDS(totaldissolvedsolids)
3HighpH 4Hightotalalkalinity
Algae Greenalgae Peagreencolor;attachestopoolwalls; sometimescolorstheentirebodyofwater
Blackalgae Blackspotsonpoolwalls
Mustardalgae Yelloworbrownfilmonstepsorwalls
Note:Regularalgaecidetreatmentsarerecommendedforoutdoorpools thatexperiencepersistentalgaeproblems.Donotusealgaetreatments containingeithercopperorsodiumbromide.
Stains Blue/green Copperorironfrompoolequipment
corrosionorwatersupply
Red/brown Ironormanganesefromequipment
corrosionorwatersupply.
Black Manganeseinwatersupply.
Metaltarnishing Highnativemineralcontentin water;unbalancedwater
Scale Crustydepositson HighpHandhightotalalkalinity poolsurfaces
HighTDS(totaldissolvedsolids) orhighhardnesslevels
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ConsultyourNature2®Dealerforadditionalassistanceorcall1-800-822-7933.
Treatment
1Backwashandcleanfilter. 2Runfilterfor24hours. 3Increaseruntimeperday.
Superchlorinatewaterwithchlorineaccordingtomanufacturer’sinstructions andbrushpoolwalls.
Balancethepoolwater.
1CheckpHandadjustifnecessary.
2Superchlorinatewithchlorineaccordingtomanufacturer’sinstructionsandbrushpoolwalls. 3Repeatsteps1and2untilalgaeisgone. 1Brushaffectedareas. 2Superchlorinatewaterwithchlorineaccordingtomanufacturer’sinstructions. 3Addalgaecide. 4Vacuumpool. 5Repeatsteps1through4untilalgaeisgone.
1AdjustpHandtotalalkalinitytoidealranges.
2Vigorouslybrushstainedareas. 3Addsequestrant. 4Runfilter. 5Twelvehourslater,superchlorinatethepool. 6Testandbalancewater. 7Testpoolwaterfordissolvedmetals.
Cleanwithsoftclothandmilddetergent. Testwaterforminerals;useasequestrant; andmaintainwaterbalance.
AdjustpHandtotalalkalinitytoidealranges.
1Replaceavolumeofpoolwaterwithwaterlowinhardnessanddissolvedsolids.
2Usesequestranttopreventscalebuildupifhighhardnesslevelsareacontinuingproblem.
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Nature2® Cartridge Replacement IntervalsAlwaysturnpumpoffpriortoinstallingorchangingNature2CFcartridge.Yourpump/filterisoperatedunderpressureandthepressuremustbereleasedbeforeyoubeginwork.Pleaseseeyourpump/filterowner’smanualforfurtherinstructions.
Acartridgelastsfour(4)monthsorone(1)season,whicheverisshorter.Thecartridgeshouldnotbeusedlongerthanfour(4)continuousmonths.
DisposalAfterfour(4)monthsofuse,discardNature2cartridgeinhouseholdtrash.Donotsavethecartridgeforre-use.Thecartridgeismanufacturedwiththemineralmediasealedinside.Intheunlikelyeventacartridgebreaks,removeitandvacuumoutanymediaintroducedintothepool.
Winterizing Your PoolUsethesestepsasaguide.Consultyourdealerforspecificinformationinyourarea.
Warm Climate 1. Reduce the number of hours the pump runssincethecoolerweatherdecreasesthespreadofalgae
andotherpollutants.
2. There is no need to superoxidizethepoolduringcoolweatherunlessthewaterbecomescloudy(asmayoccurafterawinterstorm).SeeCloudyWaterinTroubleshootingsection.
Cold Climate1. Check total alkalinity and pHofpooltomakesurethattheyareinproperbalance.
2. Vacuum the pool bottomtoremoveanydebrisorotherpotentialcontaminants.
3. Superoxidizethepoolwithchlorineaccordingtomanufacturer’sinstructionstoclearthewater.
4. Add a winter algaecidefollowingmanufacturer’sinstructions.
Important:Donotuseawinteralgaecidewithcopperinit.ThiswillvoidtheNature2no-stainwarranty.5. Backwash the filter.
6. Drain part of the pool water.Theamounttodrainvariesfromonepartofthecountrytoanother.Consultyourdealerforadvice.
7. Remove the Nature2 cartridgeanddiscardwithhouseholdtrash.
8. Winterize the pipeswithpoolantifreezefollowingmanufacturer’sinstructions.
9. Drain the wateroutofallequipment(pump,filter,etc.).
10. Storeallbaskets,hosesandcleaningequipment,indoorsifpossible.
11. Cover the poolwithawintercover.
Limited WarrantyNATURE2® LIMITED WARRANTY The limitedwarranties containedwithin this document are theonlywarranties givenwith yourNature2CFcartridgeandsupercedeanypriorwarranties.All other warranties, expressed or implied, including the implied warranty of merchantability or the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose are hereby disclaimed.Oursoleobligationunder thiswarranty,andthepurchaser’ssoleremedy, is limitedtorepairorreplacementoftheNature2CF.TheNature2warrantyappliestotheoriginalowneronly.
THE LIMITED WARRANTIES OF THE NATURE2 CF SANITIZER:Nature2CFiswarrantedtobefreeofdefectsinmaterialsandtoperformsatisfactorilyforaperiodoffour(4)monthsfromthedateofpurchase.Nature2CFcartridgesarewarrantednottocausecopperstaininginyourpool.Thislimitedwarrantyrequiresthatyouexercisereasonablecareofyourpoolandkeepwaterinbalanceat all times and not use a copper-based algaecide. This limitedwarranty does not cover discoloration tochromiumfittings.Thiswarrantydoesnotcovercartridgesusedwithanybiguanideproducts.Ifthecartridgeisdefectiveanddoesnotperformsatisfactorilyfortheentirefour(4)months,wewillreplaceyourcartridge.
EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTYNature2CFisdesignedforuseoningroundandabovegroundpoolswithcartridgefiltersfrom5,000to25,000gallons. If it is used in any other application, thewarranty is void, and the purchaser and/or pool ownerreleasesthemanufacturerfromanyandallclaimsrelatedtotheuseoftheNature2.Thiswarrantydoesnot coverproblemsarising inwholeor inpart frompurchaser’s negligence,misuseorabuse, impropermaintenance or storage, accident, improper installation, improper application, failure tofollowallappropriatesafetyprecautions,ActsofGod,abnormalweatherconditions,damagefromplantsoranimals,andimproperuseofchemicals.Thiswarrantyspecificallyexcludesallincidentalorconsequentialdamages,exceptwherestatelawrequiresthemtobepaid.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificrights.Youmayhaveotherrightsthatvaryfromstatetostate.
TO SUBMIT A CLAIMReport claims to ZodiacPoolSystems, Inc. by calling 1-800-822-7933.Only the original purchasermaysubmitaclaimunderthislimitedwarranty.Allclaimsmustbeaccompaniedbyanoriginalpurchasereceipt.
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