I just got a Taylor K-2006 I tested my water with these results Chlorine(fc)2 ppm,ph 7.2 ,alk 180 ,cal 240 ppm,cya stayed clear and the dot was always visible
Not a good method but done is done. I suggest you vacuum it up into the filter today. You don't wan't it sitting in the bottom of your pool. Don't backwash for 3-5 days if you vacuum it into the filter.I dumped it in the deep end of the pool