I am a pool newbie too, and I was in the same situation as you recently.
What I did is first, balance the water. Then add the salt, let it get mixed into the water thoroghly for 24 hours by putting the pump on high. Then once the salt is well circulated, make sure the water is abouve 65 degrees, and turn on the chlorinator.
That is what I did and 23 hours after, I tested the water, and the chemical balance was right on, pH was on the mark, and chlorine was getting to the right level. Ready for swimming.
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