Specifications
Traditional Chemical Start Up
Page 12 Cal Spas Clear Water Plan
LTR20061023, Rev. A
Cal Clarity Automatic Bromine Generator Clear Water Plan
This plan and its chemical dosages
are intended for spas equipped with
the optional Cal Clarity Automatic
Bromine Generator. The chemical
references are designed for Cal
Spas chemicals only. Note:
Following these instructions is
very important to ensure proper
operation of your Cal Clarity
Automatic Bromine Generator.
Start Up
5. Clean surface of spa with Cal
Spas “Multi-Purpose
Cleaner”.
6. Apply a protective coat of
Cal Spas “Fast Sheen” to the
acrylic surface.
7. Fill spa to proper water level
with normal tap water. (Do
not use soft water.)
8. Use Bromine Test Strip and balance the spa water:
• Adjust total alkalinity (acceptable range is 80-120 ppm).
• Then adjust pH if necessary (between 7.2 to 7.8).
9. Pour in 16 oz. of Cal Spas “Metal Protector” in the center of the spa.
10. Test for TDS (total dissolved solids, also known as conductivity)
• The ideal range is 50 to 300 ppm.
• TDS / conductivity must be less than 500 to start with.
11. Phosphate level should be below 200 ppb. Remove phosphates if necessary.
12. Determine the gallons capacity of the spa. Be accurate as this determines the amount of TRU BLU that
will be added. Consult the Pre-Delivery Guide for spa gallons.
13. Power up the spa and make sure all the spa’s pumps are set to high speed. Turn the dial on the face of the
Cal Clarity Bromine Generator to “OFF”.
14. Sprinkle evenly over the surface of the spa, one 2 lb. bottle of TRU BLU sodium bromide per 100 US
gallons (370 liters) of water. DO NOT ADD TOO MUCH!
Note: Since each bottle of TRU BLU will raise TDS / conductivity amount approximately 500 ppm in a
500 gallon spa, the amount needed for your spa could be less. It is recommended that you add half the
required amount, then follow steps 11 and 12 before adding additional TRU BLU sodium bromide.
15. Allow spa to run for 15 minutes so the TRU BLU can dissolve completely before proceeding to the next
step.