Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside Onzen + Sea Salt = Natural Salt Water care made easy.
Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside Table of Contents 1 Onzen Technical Guide............................................................................................................................ 3 1.1 Obtaining Technical Data For Your Spa........................................................................................... 3 1.2 Revision Summary........................................................................................................................... 3 1.
Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside 1 Onzen Technical Guide 1.1 Obtaining Technical Data For Your Spa To ensure you have the current appropriate technical data for your spa it is recommended that you obtain such data from your authorised retailer or from the Arctic Spas Web Site http://arcticspas.com. 1.
Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside 1.7 Onzen Version Summary Through the goal to be recognized as the company that building the best spas available you will find that from time to time Arctic Spas will release an upgraded version of Onzen as it does with all Spa components. The upgrade in most cases will be related to the introduction of an enhanced Onzen Output Electrode.
Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside 1.11 Definitions of Terms TERM Onzen Onzen Output Electrode DEFINITION An all-natural, salt-water softening and maintenance system. Platinum-iridium Titanium electrode - equipped salt cell converts the saltwater solution to sanitizer, and as this solution reverts back to its natural form (salt) after sanitizing. Unless large volumes of water are added to the spa you never have to add more salt.
Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside TERM Potential Hydrogen (pH) DEFINITION The pH level is the measure of alkalinity. Maintaining a Balanced pH level is extremely important for: · Optimizing the effectiveness of the sanitizer. · Maintaining water that is comfortable for the user. · Preventing equipment deterioration. · Note: Salt systems naturally drive pH levels to increase, strive to achieve a Balanced pH level.
Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside TERM Parts Per Million (ppm) DEFINITION ppm: parts per million, a standard measure of chemical or mineral concentration. Organic waste Debris such as microorganisms, perspiration, urine, etc. which needs to be burned up or “oxidized” regularly to prevent haze, algae, chloramines, etc. Shock An oxidizer that “burns off ” the organic wastes which cause cloudiness and algae. It is a generic term for a chemical used to oxidize organic wastes.
Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside 1.12 Water Chemistry Abbreviations/Acronyms & Levels ABBREVIATION/ACRONYMS CH TA pH FCL ORP DEFINITION CORRECT Calcium Hardness Total Alkalinity Potential Hydrogen Free Chlorine Oxidation–Reduction Potential CHEMICAL LEVELS 50 - 150 ppm 80-100 ppm 7.2 – 7.6 ppm 1 – 3 ppm 600 - 1000 1.
Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside ABBREVIATION/ ACRONYMS DEFINITION SETTING 2 PUMP SPA SETTING 3 PUMP SPA Fd 1 (suggested) Fd 1 (suggested) FF 4 (suggested) FF 4 (suggested) P2 1 P2 1 P3 0 = Spa not equipped with 3rd pump P3 1 Filter Cycle Duration Fd Fd 00 = no filtration. Fd 01 = 1 hour/cycle. Fd 02 = 2 hour/cycle. Filter Cycle Frequency FF P2 P3 FF 1 = 1 cycle in 24 hours. FF 2 = 2 cycles in 24 hours. FF 3 = 3 cycles in 24 hours. FF 4 = 4 cycles in 24 hours.
Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside 1.14 Onzen Warranty Arctic Spas warrants the Onzen natural salt-water care system against malfunctions due to defects in materials and workmanship for 2 years from the original date of delivery to the original customer on factory installed systems. This warranty includes parts and on site labour necessary for the repair. Spa water quality and other damages resulting from water imbalance are specifically not covered by this warranty.
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Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside 1.15.2 Fill Spa With Water Power Up Spa and Set Water Temperature The following steps provide guidance to help establish correct chemically balanced water. To help ensure chemicals dissolve appropriately it is good practice to first mix/dissolve the chemical in an uncontaminated container of hot water before carefully adding to the spa water. Steps to Fill Spa With Water Power Up Spa and Set Water Temperature Step 1.
Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside 1.15.3 Program Filtration Cycles/Filtration Duration and Stabilise Spa Water The system will automatically perform 4 filtration cycles per day, 6 hours apart. During a filtration cycle, the following sequence is executed: · Pump 2, Pump 3 (on 3 pump systems) and Blower start at high speed for 1 minute. · Pump 1 then starts and runs at low speed for the preset number of hours. · Ozone output is turned on.
Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside Steps to help Set Filtration Duration and Filtration Cycles & Stabilise Water Step 4. Stabilise Spa Water Once Filtration cycles and filtration duration low level settings have been programmed place the insulated cover on the spa and allow the water temperature to stabilize (approximately 16 hours). Make sure you secure the cover in place using the cover locks. Periodically check the spa water temperature.
Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside 1.15.4 Establishing Correct Water Chemistry The following steps provide guidance to help establish correct chemically balanced water. To help ensure chemicals dissolve appropriately it is good practice to first mix/dissolve the chemical in an uncontaminated container of hot water before carefully adding to the spa water. Steps to Establish Chemically Balanced Water With Onzen Step 1. Test and Adjust Calcium / Total Alkalinity (a) Test Calcium hardness.
Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside Steps to Establish Chemically Balanced Water With Onzen Step 4. Add Salt to Spa Water & Test TA / pH (a) Slowly pour the dissolved salt from the pail into the spa water. (b) Run pumps for 5 minutes to help mix salt blend through. (c) Wait 1 hour. (d) Then test and adjust Total Alkalinity level accordingly. (e) Then test and adjust pH level accordingly. Refer to steps 3 and 4 for correct TA/pH levels. Step 5.
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Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside 1.15.6 Using Sodium Chloride Test Strips The following steps provide guidance to help ensure sodium chloride test strips are used correctly. Steps to Help Ensure Sodium Chloride Test Strips are Used Correctly Step 1. Take Water Sample Take a sample of water from the spa in a small cup (about 25mm / 1” full). NOTE: Always take water samples 25-30cm (12”-18”) below the water surface. Step 2.
Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside Steps to Help Ensure Sodium Chloride Test Strips are Used Correctly Step 6. Sodium Chloride Adjustment The following levels are ideal: Onzen Version Minimum Version 7 2000 ppm Version 8 1200 ppm Maximum 3000 ppm 1500 ppm Note: The Arctic Spas Onzen Salt Chart in this guide provides the estimated impact of adding ½ lb (225 Grams) of salt to your spa. Add or dilute water as needed. · If Sodium Chloride reading is greater than the maximum level, add water.
Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside 1.15.7 Program Onzen Settings The Onzen CP Chlorine Production (Onzen Cycle Duration) settings need to be programmed: The following steps provide guidance on how to program the Onzen system settings: Steps to Program Onzen Settings Step 1. Enter Low Level Settings Through Topside Controller Hold Filter Cycle key for 20 seconds, until “bL” displays. Scroll through to “ CP ” by repeatedly pushing the Filter Cycle key.
Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside 1.15.8 Conducting Ozone and Sanitizer Production Test The following steps provide guidance on how to conduct an ozone and sanitizer production test, which will confirm that your Onzen system is producing and delivering ozone and sanitizer to the spa water. Is Ozone Being Produced & Delivered to Spa Water? Step 1. Lower Spa Water Temperature Setting Turn the temperature setting below your actual temperature by 2 degrees.
Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside Is Sanitizer Being Produced and Delivered to Spa Water? This test requires: · The water temperature to be at least 80º F (27 º C). · The Filter Cycle Duration to be set to 00. · CP Chlorine Production Time (Onzen Cycle Duration) programmed to CP 6. Onzen system will run for 24 hours per day. Step 1. Set Filtration Cycle Time to Fd 00 (= No Filtration) Press the Filter Cycle Key. The Filter Cycle Duration details “Fd” will be displayed “Fd XX” .
Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside Is Sanitizer Being Produced and Delivered to Spa Water? Step 6. Software Revision The software revision will flash for 5 seconds. If any keys are pushed at this stage, you will need to re-start the test from step 1. Step 7. Confirm Onzen Output Electrode is Releasing a Fine Mist of SMALL Bubbles Before touching any spa control keys, locate the Onzen Output Electrode in the foot well of the spa.
Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside 1.15.9 Sanitizer Readings The following provides guidance on the establishment and maintenance of sanitizer readings. Sanitizer Readings You should have sanitizer (Chlorine) readings within 24 hours. On Start-up, you can add one capful of Arctic Pure “Boost” to the spa water. Adding a capful of Arctic Pure Boost (Stabilized Chlorine) will establish an instant Free Chlorine level while the Onzen system is producing the residual.
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Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside 1.17 Onzen Frequently Asked Questions Onzen Questions Question 1: How do I know if the Onzen system is working? Conduct a “Sanitizer Production test” (Also known as a Smoke test). This procedure activates the Onzen System while de-activating the filtration pump so you can see the mist of gas bubbles produced by the Onzen System.
Onzen Technical Guide North American Topside * Keep an eye on the pH and adjust it weekly to avoid this problem in the future. Question 9 What is the typical amount of maintenance I need to do with Onzen? 1. Change the water twice a year. 2. Change the filter 4 times a year. 3. Check the Total Alkalinity weekly to make sure it is in the target range (Under 100). 4. Adjust the pH once a week. Salt systems naturally drive pH levels to increase, strive to achieve a Low pH level 7.2 must not exceed 7.6. 5.
Weekly FCL 27 As required 3 Monthly Onzen Output Filter Change the water If spa use changes significantly, adjust the output level of Onzen Chlorine Production ( “CP” ) Change the filter Refer FCL Maintenance Task Check Calcium Hardness level to ensure it is in the target range. Salt systems perform best with Low Calcium Hardness levels. Check the Sodium Chloride Level to ensure it is in the target range.
Onzen Technical Support Line: 1-780-789-2646 or E-mail: onzen@goarctic.
