I just bought my first small above ground pool and I just need to know what I need to do first so that my family can enjoy this Memorial Day Weekend in our backyard. Any help would really be helpful.
First off, my pool is a 12'x30" metal frame pool(INTEX).
I asked the guy at Academy what kit did I need to get started and he sold me the "Crystal Care" Above Ground Pool Maintenance Kit. It comes with: Multi-Functional Chlorinating Granules...4 lbs....Quick Dissolving Shock..2 lbs..PH Increaser..1 lb... Alkalinity Booster..1 lb...1 pack Test Strips.

I will be adding the water as soon as I wake up and hook up the pump.

So My questions are:

1. What do I need to add first as soon as the pool is filled or rather what is the first thing I need to do once it is filled?
2. What do I need to add second and third?
3. While I add Chemicals can the pump be running?
4. If Everything is working properly How Long before my family can get in the pool?

If you can give me amounts by how much(cup,pounds,oz)rather than PPM it would also be very helpful.

I do appreciate your time in trying to help an amateur like myself. I just want to give my family the best weekend I can since I am always working and can never spend enough time with them.

Thanks Again

Jerry Ray