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Owner’s Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Water Chemistry

Water chemistry is critical in a spa system.

Chemicals are used to sanitize the water and

control the pH balance. The combination

of high water temperature and small water

volume means that the chemical balance must

be watched carefully. It is recommended that

you purchase a chemical start up kit, and

the additional chemicals needed to maintain

the proper/optimum chemical balance, from

your dealer.

Sanitizing

Sanitizing the water destroys harmful

organisms and keeps your spa healthy and

safe. Three commonly used spa sanitizing or

oxidizing agents are bromine, chlorine and

ozone. Chlorine or bromine are chemicals that

you add to the water. Ozone is a gas that is

produced by an ozonator and injected into

the water. It is important that a residual of

sanitizer remain in your water. High water

temperature, aeration and use will increase

the need for sanitizer.

In addition to maintaining a residual,

it is important to ‘shock’ your spa water

periodically and after heavy use. This addition

of substantial amounts of sanitizer super-

chlorinates the water and oxidizes non-

lterable organic residue. Allow the sanitizer

level to drop back to the residual amount

before using. Also use your Clean Up Cycle

heavy use for additional ltration. Tests should

be done daily with your test kit to keep a

chlorine or bromine residual of 3.0 to 5.0 ppm.

pH Level

pH is the balance of acidity and alkalinity

in the water. Maintaining proper pH is

important for the eectiveness of your

sanitizer, for user comfort, and to prevent

corrosion of the spa equipment.

Caution: Never mix two chemicals together.

Caution: Never store chemicals in the

equipment compartment.

Caution: Do not use muriatic acid to balance

pH as it will damage your spa surface and

equipment.

Recommended Levels

pH: 7.2–7.6

(Ideal 7.4–7.6)

Sanitizer Residual: 3.5–5.0 ppm

Total Dissolved Solids: 100–200 ppm

Free Available Sanitizer: 3.0–5.0 ppm

Total Alkalinity: 80–100 ppm

ideal for dichlor,

trichlor, and

bromine

NOTE: Make sure you use fresh test kit

strips/chemicals. Test kits and test

chemicals should be stored in a cool,

dry location. Check the manufacturer’s

instructions to determine shelf life and

expiration date.

Water maintenance with the

Ozone or UV Water Treatment System

Equipping your spa with an Ozone system

that includes the Ozonator or UV Sanitizer

is a smart decision. The use of ozone in

conjunction with spa sanitizing and water

balancing chemicals helps to provide you

with a cleaner, healthier spa, reduces chemical

usage, and protects your skin from chemically

induced irritation.

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