Directions For Use
General directions for use
Always refer to product label for proper use and directions.
pH Down
how to use ph down:
- Test pool water with pH testing kit.
- If pH levels are above 7.6, just add ready to use pH Down to pool for lowering pH to target levels between 7.2 and 7.6.
- Before adding pH Down, make sure your pool pump is running.
- Carefully open container making sure not to splash or spill pH Down on unintended surfaces which could result in damage. Hold the container close to the pool surface and away from your body.
- Slowly pour the suggested dosage of pH Down around the perimeter of the pool water surface. Avoid adding near walls, shallow areas, skimmers or any metal fixtures in the pool.
- After 2 hours of circulation, use a pH testing kit to check proper pH balance.
- Repeat steps until pH achieves level between 7.2 and 7.6.
- All pH adjustments should be performed a minimum of 2 hours prior to pool use.
Pool Shock
A balanced pool for optimal swimming conditions should have levels of pH between 7.2 to 7.6 and alkalinity between 50 to 100 PPM.
How to disinfect swimming pool water: (Follow dosage chart on specific product label before using.)
- For a new pool or for spring start up, superchlorinate with (64 to 128 oz.) on 10% pool shock or (52 to 104 oz.) on 12.5% pool shock for each 10,000 gallons of water to yield 5 to 10 PPM available chlorine by weight. Check the level of available chlorine with a test kit. Adjust and maintain pool water pH to between 7.2 to 7.6 and alkalinity between 50 to 100 PPM.
- To maintain the pool, make sure your pool pump is running, add manually or by a feeder device (13 oz.) on 10% pool shock or (11 oz.) on 12.5% pool shock for each 10,000 gallons of water to yield an available chlorine residual between 0.6 to 1.0 PPM by weight. Stabilized pools should maintain a residual of 1.0 to 1.5 PPM available chlorine. Test the pH, available chlorine residual and alkalinity of the water frequently with the appropriate test kits. Frequency of water treatment will depend upon temperature and number of swimmers.
- Every 7 days, or as necessary, superchlorinate the pool. Repeat directions above for new pool and spring start up. Check the level of available chlorine with a test kit. DO NOT enter pool until the chlorine residual drops below 4.0 PPM.
How to winterize pools:
While water is still clear and clean, apply (4 oz.) on 10% pool shock or (3 oz.) on 12.5% pool shock per 1,000 gallons, while filter is running, to obtain 3 PPM available chlorine residual, as determined by a suitable test kit. Cover pool, prepare heater, filter and heater components for winter by following manufacturers’ instructions.
Pool Antifreeze
How to use pool antifreeze:
- Always follow the directions from your pool manufacturer on winterizing your pool. Directions may vary depending on pool construction. The following instructions are provided for general use.
- Completely drain all lines and equipment. Be sure to drain both plugs on pump (one on strainer and one on the volute cavity.)
- Drop pool level below inlets. Blow all water from pipes using an air compressor or the discharge side of a vacuum. After draining lines, plug inlet openings in pool. Plugs are available at your pool store. Fill lines with Champion pool antifreeze. Use same process for skimmer lines.
- Main drain lines can only be winterized in this manner if they can be plugged after they are filled with air. If they cannot be plugged, close upper end of the line, install air fitting and winterize by keeping line filled with air.
- In spring, remove Champion pool antifreeze with wet vac from all lines and equipment.
Disinfectant Bleach 6% EPA Registered
How to disinfect hard non-porous surfaces:
- Mix ¾ cup bleach + 1 gallon water
- Wipe surface with bleach solution, let stand for 10 minutes. Let air dry.
How to sanitize dishes, glasses and utensils:
- Mix 1 tbsp bleach + 1 gallon water
- After washing, soak for at least 2 minutes in bleach solution. Drain and let air dry.
How to sanitize refrigerators, freezers, bathtubs and showers:
- Mix 1 tbsp bleach + 1 gallon water
- Wash, rinse, apply bleach solution for at least 2 minutes. Let air dry.
How to deodorize garbage cans:
- Mix 1 tbsp bleach + 1 gallon water
- After washing and rinsing, brush inside with bleach solution. Empty, drain and let air dry.
How to use on mold, mildew and stain remover for all surfaces:
- Mix ½ cup bleach + 1 gallon water
- Add bleach to detergent solution, apply and rinse.
Ammonia
How to use for general Cleaning:
Linoleum and vinyl floors, ceramic or plastic tile
- Add ½ cup ammonia to 1-gallon warm water.
- Scrub lightly and mop dry with clean water.
Windows and mirrors
- Add ½ cup ammonia to 1-quart warm water.
- Apply with spray bottle, sponge or cloth
Odor removal
- Place small dish of full-strength ammonia in desired location overnight.
Laundry
- Add 1 cup of ammonia to washer load of sudsy water.
- Clothes and towels will wash cleaner and colors will be brighter.
Reusable Cloth Diapers
- Add 1 cup ammonia to 1 gallon of mild, sudsy water.
- Soak
- Rinse thoroughly with water.
Fine Fabrics
- Add ¼ cup ammonia to 1 gallon of mild, sudsy water.
- Soak
- Rinse thoroughly with water.
All Purpose Cleaning Vinegar
How to use for general Cleaning:
Kitchen
- To clean and deodorize counter tops, garbage cans, garbage disposals, glass, mirrors, sinks and drains.
- Use full strength and allow to air dry.
Bathroom
- Removes hard water stains, odors and soap scum from stainless steel, ceramic, tubs, toilets and showers.
- Use full strength and allow to air dry.
Odor removal
Place small dish with a ½ cup of vinegar in desired location overnight.
Laundry
- Remove clothing stains by rubbing the stain softly with vinegar then launder as normal.
- To soften clothes, add 1 cup to final rinse. Do not use on acetate fibers.
Equipment
- Cleans coffee machines, washing machines, humidifiers.
- Refer to manufacturers’ instructions.
RV Antifreeze
How to use RV antifreeze for general winterizing:
- Turn off fresh water supply.
- Completely drain water lines at all outlets following manufacturers’ directions.
- Refill systems to capacity with UNDILUTED Champion RV antifreeze.
- Repressurize water system or turn on demand pump.
- Open all hot and cold faucets one at a time until Champion RV antifreeze color is clearly visible.
- Flush toilet several times to ensure drainage. Make sure holding tank is full.
How to perform general de-winterizing for new season:
- Open all faucets and run fresh water through system until all color disappears.
- Flush several times until all color disappears.
- Fill fresh water supply tank.
