Pump Room Operations Training by Position - Deck Supervisor

Written by Matt Young

Daily chemistry testing schedule: 

Test timeline  Alkalinity (Alk) pH Chlorination System (FC) Free Chlorine (FC) Total Chlorine (TC)
Before Opening Shift X X X X  
Mid-Day X X X X X
End of Last Shift X X X X  

Directions for how to test using the Palin Photometer: Document 

If Chemistry Tests do not match the ranges specified on the pool log for each test, alert the Site Supervisor.

Chemistry reference: Maricopa County Standards 

Daily Pump Room Inspection 

Complete a quick check of the pump room and pool area. 

  • Alarms
    • ProMinent Controllers - Blue light is on 
    • Miox System - Screen messages: [Running] / [Standby Tank Draining]. 
    • UV Controllers - Intensity above 40% on the display screen
    • VFD - light is on 
  • Tanks:
    • Miox Tank - MIOX solution in the tank should be at least 50% full with [Running] / [Standby Tank Draining] on the display. 
    • Brine Tank - Salt level in the tank should never be below the Minimum Salt line. Add salt as needed.
    • CO2 tank - Should be at least 100 PSI on the gauge. 
  • Look & listen for:
    • Leaks - Look for any leaks, report immediately to the Site Supervisor. 
    • Unusual noises - Listen for whistling, screeching, rumbling, hissing or anything that does not sound like a normal running pump.
    • Unusual smells - chemical, rubbery, or smoke scents.

Daily Pool Inspection

Inform Site Supervisor if you observe any of the issues listed below:

  • Water level:
    • Lack of consistent water flow over the edge into the gutter. 
    • Water overflowing from gutters. 
  • Water Clarity: Cloudy water & or not able to see the bottom. 
  • Air bubbles: Bubbles coming from any area of the pool.