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preferred because it is totally soluble, dissolves quickly and is
nearly pH neutral.
C.
Maintaining the proper level of chlorine during use is
extremely important.
D.
If the FAC is too low, bacteria and viruses can grow rapidly
in the warm water. Increase the FAC by adding granulated
sodium dichlor.
E. If the FAC is too high, the water can cause discomfort to the
user's eyes, lungs and skin. Simply allow some time to pass.
The FAC level will drop naturally over time.
F. When the Free Available Chlorine is within the recommended
range, the spa is ready to be enjoyed.
WARNING: There are several forms of stabilized chlorine
available for use in spas and swimming pools and each form has
of an incorrect product such as tri-chlor, which has a very low
pH (2.6), dissolves too quickly in hot water resulting in extremely
high levels of chlorine, and is designed for concrete or plaster
swimming pools,
compressed bromine or chlorine, acid or any type or sanitizer
which is not recommended WILL damage your spa and is
IMPORTANT: Granulated chlorine (sodium dichlor) will degrade
if stored improperly. We recommend purchasing chlorine in one,
to maintain its potency.
SUPER CHLORINATION
Super Chlorination is designed to "burn-off" the build-up of
chloramines (used chlorine), to eliminate the chlorine smell and
to allow the proper level of free chlorine to be maintained. When
giving your water a super chlorination treatment, open the cover at
least half way for twenty minutes to allow the chlorine gas to vent
off. The high concentration of chlorine gas which may exist as a
result of super chlorination (not daily sanitation) may eventually
cause discoloration or degradation to the bottom of the cover,
which would not be covered under the terms of your warranty.
IMPORTANT: Always allow the Free Available Chlorine to fall
below 5 ppm before using the spa.
WARNING: Never leave an open spa unattended, especially if
BUILDING A SANITIZER ROUTINE
the spa.
in the spa.
Sanitizer Needed is the amount of Free Available Chlorine (FAC) needed
to accommodate the number of users and their combined usage time.
For example, two spa users who regularly use the spa once
ownership, these two users can determine exactly how much
sanitizer to use in order to maintain the proper residual. If, at any
time, the user load and/or usage pattern changes dramatically
(invited guests), the amount and frequency of sanitizer required
increases dramatically.
The greater the usage time, or the bather load, the faster the
residual value is diminished.
WATER TREATMENT GUIDE
-
Prior to each use
(Test before adding any chemicals; do not add any chemicals if
proper or higher levels are
found):
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Once a week
Every four months
As needed
(If water is hazy, cloudy or has an odor):
SUPPLEMENTAL WATER MAINTENANCE
Proper water sanitation and mineral balance (pH control) are
absolutely essential for a complete spa water maintenance
program. Here are three other popular water additives that are
optional:
Mineral Deposit Inhibitors
As water evaporates from your spa and new water is added, the
amount of dissolved minerals will increase. (Minimize evaporation
by keeping the cover on the spa whenever possible.) The spa
water may eventually become "hard" (Calcium Hardness too high)
enough to damage the heater by calcifying its surface. Proper
pH control can minimize this.
Normal soap build-up will require water replacement regularly
enough that mineral deposits normally are not a problem.
Occasionally, high iron or copper content in the water may
produce green or brown stains on the spa. A stain and scale
inhibitor may help to reduce these metals.
NOTE: Well water may contain high concentrations of
Foam Inhibitors
Spa water requires changing due to the buildup of soap in the
water. Typically, soap will cause the spa water to foam when
the jets are used. Soap is introduced into the spa water from
two sources: users' bodies, which retain a soap residue after
showering, and swimming apparel, which retains soap after
washing.
Foam inhibitors can suppress foam, but cannot remove soap
because soap is not oxidized by any chemical added to the spa.
Only ozone can oxidize soap.
Eventually the soap build-up in the water will be concentrated,
resulting in an unclean feeling on the bather's skin, which is
impossible to remedy. When this occurs, it's time to drain and
about 4 months before needing to be drained.
DOS AND DON'TS
become entrapped in a lounge or cooling seat (or sink to the
distress to a spa's shell.
maintenance solution to your spa maintenance program.
The spa shell can easily withstand the effects of a properly
administered sanitizer. Floating dispensers can become
trapped in one area and cause an over-sanitization(or chemical
burn) of that particular area.
If the dispenser setting is too high, the high concentration can
discolor the spa shell and damage the underside of the cover.
brominate or under-brominate as the rate of erosion varies
greatly. Damage to the spa and cover can occur very quickly.
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