How to Use BioGuard Basic Tabs

It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Read entire label and use strictly in accordance with precautionary statements and directions.

Ensure all pool equipment is working properly. Clean or backwash filter following manufacturer’s directions. Adjust pH to between 7.2-7.6. Add stabilizer to establish a minimum stabilizer level of 30-40 ppm to reduce the degradative effects of sunlight upon the chlorine residual. Superchlorinate the pool so that a chlorine residual of between 1-4 ppm is obtained. When using other products as outlined in directions for this product, always follow directions on those products.

WHEN USED IN AUTOMATIC CHLORINATORS AND FLOATERS

This product can be used in feeding mechanisms such as automatic chlorinators and floaters as a maintenance treatment. Fill unit with this product and adjust the feeding mechanism to ensure a constant treatment level of 1-4 ppm available chlorine in the pool water. Normally 1-2 ounces of this product per 10,000 gallons will be needed daily. Use a test kit or test strips to monitor chlorine levels and adjust the chlorine feed mechanism as needed. Check and refill chlorinator as needed. Do not let this product come in direct contact with vinyl liners or other bleachable surfaces as damage may occur.

WHEN USED IN SKIMMERS

This product may be used in plastic skimmers only if skimmer and the piping between skimmer and pump are plastic. Do not add other chemicals through the skimmer when using this product in skimmer as an explosion or fire may result. Do not turn pump off for more than 8 hours in vinyl pools when this product is in skimmer. Initially add one of this product per 10,000 gallons of water. Add additional product as determined by a test kit or test strips to maintain chlorine residual of 1-4 ppm.

*Re-entry into treated swimming pools is prohibited above levels of 4 ppm chlorine due to risk of body injury.