Troubleshooting guide

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PH CONTROL
pH is a measure of relative acidity or alkalinity of water and
is measured on a scale of 0 to 14. The midpoint of 7 is said
to be neutral, above which is alkaline and below which is
acidic.Inhottubwater,ITISVERYIMPORTANTTOMAINTAIN
ASLIGHTLYALKALINECONDITIONOF7.2to7.8.Problems
become proportionately severe the further outside of this
range the water gets. A low pH will be corrosive to metals in
the hot tub equipment. A high pH will cause minerals to de-
posit on the interior surface (scaling). In addition, the ability
of the sanitation agents to keep the hot tub clean is severely
aected as the pH moves beyond the ideal range. That is
why almost all hot tub water test kits contain a measure for
pH as well as sanitizer.
SANITIZING
To destroy bacteria and organic compounds in the hot tub
water, a sanitizer must be used regularly, either chlorine or
bromine. Bromine residual of 2 to 3ppm is generally consid-
ered desirable. A two-part bromine system or granular chlo-
rine (Dichlor) can also be acceptable sanitizers. Chlorine re-
sidual should be 1 to 3ppm.
IMPORTANT: Do not use Hydrogen Peroxide based sanitiz-
ers in your spa. When using Trichlor chlorine or Bromine tab-
lets you must use a oating dispenser. These chemicals can
have an extremely corrosive eect on certain materials in the
spa. Damage caused by use of these chemicals, or improper
use of any chemicals, is not covered under the spa’s warranty.
OTHER ADDITIVES
Many other additives are available for your spa. Some are
necessary to compensate for out-of-balance water, some aid
in cosmetic water treatment and others simply alter the feel
orsmellofthewater.YourAuthorizedCoastSpasDealercan
advise you on the use of these additives.
PRODUCT CARE GUIDE
YourAuthorizedCoastSpasDealercarriesawidevariety
of care and maintenance products. For more information
please contact your Dealer.
HEADREST / PILLOW CARE
1. Do not sit on pillows
2. Do not pull on pillows
3. Proper water chemistry must be maintained. Excessive levels
of chlorine, bromine or ozone may damage your pillows.
4. Pillows should be cleaned using a soft cloth and mild soap,
then wiped with a conditioner. We recommend that pillows
be washed each time you drain your hot tub.
5. When you shock your spa, prop up your cover for a minimum
of thirty minutes so excess gases may escape out of spa.
HOT TUB INTERIOR
YourCoastspahasaberglassreinforcedacrylicshell.Gener-
ally dirt and stains will not adhere to the surface. To properly
clean the surface, we recommend wiping it with a soft damp
cloth (or sponge) using household soap or liquid detergent
and rinsing thoroughly with fresh water. Stubborn dirt or stains
may be removed by using Spic & Span adequately dissolved in
water.
DO NOT use any cleaning products containing abrasives or
solvents, since these could damage the surface. Harsh chemi-
cals should never be used on acrylic surfaces. Damage to the
shell due to the use of harsh chemicals is not covered under
the warranty.
DO NOT leave your hot tub drained and in direct sunlight for
extended periods of time. Extreme heat could cause damage
to the acrylic surface.
STAINLESS STEEL CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS
ABOVE THE WATER LINE
To preserve the stainless steel nish of the controls and compo-
nents above the water line, we recommend they be wiped with
a dry soft cloth after each use of your hot tub.
CABINET CARE
CAUTION: Never spray cabinets with a high-pressure garden
hose or pressure washer for any reason. This action may induce
an electrical short in the hot tub’s electrical equipment.