Owner`s manual

damage to your spa's finish. Recommended temperatures ranges are 102
o
F to 104
o
F.
water in excess of 104
o
F is UNSAFE!
The following chemicals are not necessary for safe use in your spa. However, depending
on the type of water available to you, the products are highly recommended. In most
cases, these products will increase the life of your spa and equipment and will make the
spa more pleasant to maintain.
SPA SHOCK: This chemical oxidizes or “burns-out” most organic contaminants in the
spa water. It works together with the chlorine in your spa. Most often it is a weekly or
bi-weekly treatment. (This product is mandatory when using a tablet form of chlorine,
bromine or granular).
STAIN & SCALE REMOVER: A stain and scale remover prevents water discoloration
due to certain minerals in the water. It also prevents scaling which could corrode the
pump and shorten its lifespan. Depending on the brand, stain & scale remover is most
often a weekly treatment.
WATER CLARIFIER: This product is designed to coagulate small particle of
unwanted dirt or grime in order to aid filtration. As with the stain & scale remover is
most often a weekly treatment. Use of this chemical will prolong your filtration system
and filter a spa.
ALKALINITY INCREASER: Total alkalinity in the water is the combined
measurement of a group of alkaline sales in the water. Too low alkalinity may cause the
pH levels to fluctuate excessively when being adjusted. The ideal range for total
alkalinity is between 90 -150 p.p.m. range. (A special test kit is required).
CALCIUM HARNESS INCREASER: Calcium is the mineral in water, which
determines whether the water is “soft” or “hard”. Low calcium can make the spa water
is ideal in the 225 - 275 p.p.m. range. (A special test kit is required). Test Strips are
recommended for testing.
BROMINE: Bromine is an alternative to chlorine as a disinfectant. The benefit of using
bromine is that it has less-odor and is more pH independent.
CHEMICAL STARTUP
The initial chemical startup of your new spa involves a number of simple steps. Most
important is adjusting the pH level of the water and introduction chlorine (or bromine)
into the spa. Follow the step-by-step procedures listed below and remember to follow the
directions on each individual chemical bottle.
Test both pH and the chlorine/bromine levels of the water. Adjust the pH level by adding
degreaser or pH increaser. NOTE! The pH may be too high or too low to fully adjust in
one treatment. Do not try to make large changes in the pH with one treatment; you must
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