 | Read the labels and directions carefully. Follow label use instructions. |
| Hands must be clean and dry. Always wash hands before and after handling
chemicals. |
| Never use metallic utensils- use plastic, glass, china or enamelware
utensils and buckets only and be sure they are clean and dry. |
| Add chemicals to water. Never add water to chemicals. |
| Always add the chemicals directly to the pool water, either in a suitable
feeder, distributed across the surface of the pool, or diluted and poured
into the water. Follow label use instructions. |
| Never add chemicals to the pool water while swimmers are using the
pool. |
| Keep all chemicals out of the reach of children. |
| Never mix chemicals together. Use a clean scoop for each chemical,
and never combine material from "old" and "new" containers. |
| Never reuse old chemical containers. |
| Wash out empty disinfectant containers before disposing to eliminate
danger of fire, explosion or poisoning. |
| Carefully clean up any spilled chemicals with large amounts of water
to dilute and wash away the chemicals. |
| Do not inhale dust or fumes from any pool chemicals. If necessary use
protective devices for breathing, handling and eye protection. |
| Promptly wash off any residues which get on your skin. |
| Add the necessary chemicals according to test results and the manufacturer's
instructions. Use a reliable test kit. As a rule, the more people who use
your pool, the more frequently you should test the water. |
| Chemicals for test kits should be replaced each year. |
| If you have any questions regarding safe handling, storage or use
of pool chemicals, contact the manufacturer. |
| Chemical reagents for test kits should be replaced each year. |
| Keep the original lids on all chemical containers and make sure the
lids are closed tightly when not in use. |
| Do not stack different chemicals on top of one another. |
| Keep liquid chemicals away from dry chemicals. |
| Physically separate all different forms of chemicals. |
| Store your pool chemicals in a clean, cool, dry, well-ventilated area. |
| Do not store chemicals near the pool heater. |
| Keep acids away from other chemicals. |
| Keep all chemicals out of the reach of children. |
| Do not store your pool chemicals where other flammable items may mix
with them. For example, a mixture of pool chemicals and fertilizer can
cause a fire or explosion. |
| Wash your hands thoroughly after using. |
