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FAQ’s
- Swimming Pools
Are
the adhesive stickers suitable for outdoor use?
Yes. They are 3.5 mil vinyl plastic (not paper). They use
a permanent waterproof adhesive. They have at least a 2 year
outdoor rating.
How
do I install PoolMarkers™?
1. Select PoolMarkers for the corresponding size of pipe
you are marking. Most residential swimming pool pipes
have 1-1/2" PVC pipe. Some have 2" PVC pipe. Hotel, scholastic,
resort, and other commercial pools almost always have 2"
pipe or larger.
On
swimming pool systems, SnapMarker®
PoolMarkers are actually sized to fit both the pipe and
the fittings for that size pipe.
If
your pool has 1-1/2" pipe, the 1-1/2" size PoolMarker
will fit both the pipe and the fittings for that size pipe.
If
your pool has 2" pipe, the 1-1/2" size PoolMarker will fit
both the pipe and the fittings for that size pipe.
2.
Simply snap the PoolMarker onto each pipe you want to label,
or just below or above each valve you want to label.
In
some instances you may desire to mount PoolMarker™
in a location where the coupling or fitting surface area
does not extend under the full length of the PoolMarker's
saddle clamp (e.g., a 90° elbow joint). In those instances
if you feel you want more strength you may glue the unit
in place, or clip a Snap-Spacer onto the pipe butted up
against the coupling. Professionals may choose in some cases
to shorten the saddle legs by cutting them.
3.
Peel off and stick the appropriate adhesive label onto the
flat Sign-Plate™ surface. Make sure the SignPlate™
surface is dry and be careful and pay attention in placing
the labels because they cannot be repositioned. They are self-adhesive
and their glue is waterproof and weatherproof. Hand write
any additional instructions or information you desire in the
spaces provided using a fine-point indelible marker pen (such
as a Sharpie®), or by printing text with a portable text
label machine.
It’s
that simple! Labeling’s a Snap!™
How
can I permanently install PoolMarker?
Each PoolMarker firmly and tightly grips the pipe to which
you are mounting it. Pool systems typically do not vibrate
enough to cause a PoolMarker to move over time. Therefore,
leaving PoolMarkers unglued allows you to reposition them
later.
Where
desirable to avoid tampering or movement by vibration, PoolMarkers
may be permanently glued in place with ordinary PVC cement.
If you wish a permanent tamper-resistant installation, coat
the inside of the saddle clip with PVC cement, clip it into
the pipe, and very quickly position it. Clear cement looks
best on your system. Applications on pipes other than PVC
may require a different type of adhesive.
If
you think you may ever want to reposition a PoolMarker, you
may wish to keep your options open by simply snapping the
PoolMarker in place and then running
a light bead of cement along one edge of the saddle clamp
where it intersects with the pipe; this makes it much easier
to move at a later time should you wish to do so.
How
should I best locate PoolMarkers on my system?
Place the PoolMarkers in visible locations and in a logical
pattern. Label your system as though you were labeling it
for someone who knows nothing about it but must operate it.
Assume you are a user who knows nothing about the system and
will have to operate it by reading the labels. That way the
system can be operated by anyone, no matter who is present.
Valves should be marked by placing the PoolMarker as close
to the valve as possible for clarity. Pipes should be labeled
so that all may be viewed from the same orientation whenever
possible.
How
can I further shield against UVA rays, tampering, and other
types of label damage?
The stick on vinyl labels are resistant to bleaching by the
sun. In some outdoor or special applications you may wish
to purchase SnapShield™ clear clip-over plastic covers.
They clip over the stick on label and Sign-Plate and provide
additional UV protection, and protection from damage or wear,
chemicals, and tampering.
How
can I combine PoolMarker™ with
an operational manual for my pool system so that others can
run it when I’m not there?
There are two choices to accomplish this.
First,
you can write your own instruction sheet for others to refer
to.
PoolMarker
adhesive labels have a small shaded box in one corner. You
can use this box to number each valve, pipe, or pool circuit,
and then refer to them by number on your instruction sheet
or detailed manual. Users most often have a single simple
task they are trying to accomplish, such as turn the heater
on or off, turn the spa on or off, draw only from the main
drain, and so forth. Take each task, and describe step by
step how to operate the system to do it.
For
example, "To turn fountain on, turn on valve #__, and
then shut off valve # __; to shut off, reverse this procedure"
, or, "to have pump draw from main drain only and not
the scuppers, shut off valve #__).
Sections
for your manual if your write your own from scratch:
Section
One: Specific Tasks
How
to shut off main drain
How to draw only from scuppers
How to draw only from main drain
How to turn on heater
How to turn on spa
How to waterfall or fountain
How to __________ (you get the idea)
Section
Two: Routine Maintenance
Periodic
Shocking
Backwashing
Hand vacuum
Etc.
Second,
you can click here to purchase and download our Snappy Swimming
Pool Equipment Operation Manual (available Summer 2002). The
cost is $10.00. To try and provide exactly what you need,
the manual is organized into two sections.
The
first is Fast Action How To’s. This section is
organized by each task a user may want to perform, and step
by step instructions as to which valve to turn or switch
to throw in order to perform that specific task. Some examples
are (1) turn on/off the heater, (2) turn on/off the spa,
(3) adjust which jets the pump returns to.
The
second is a Overall Discussion of Pool Operation, including
periodic shocking, chemical levels, finish protection, how
to properly drain a pool to avoid damaging the shell, etc.
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