Operating Instructions and Installation Instructions

Methods For Testing The Spa Water

Accurate water testing and analysis are an important part of effectively maintaining

your spa water. To follow the recommended program, you must have the ability to

test for:

• Total Alkalinity (TA)

• Calcium Hardness (CH)

• pH

• Sanitizer

Although reagent liquid test kits provide the highest level of accuracy, Test Strips

are the most convenient testing method used by many spa owners. Keep in mind

that test strips are susceptible to heat and moisture contamination, which will

result in inaccurate readings. Very high sanitizer levels will also render test strips

unreliable.

IMPORTANT: Always read and carefully follow the directions included with the

Test Kit or Test Strips to ensure the accuracy of the test results.

Hints For Successful Water Testing

When using the reagent test kit:

• Always take water samples 30-45 cm (12” - 18”) below the water surface.

• Rinse the test cells before and after each use.

• Do not dispose of test samples into the spa water.

• When adding drops of chemicals from the kit (the reagents) into the test

block, hold the bottle vertically and add the drops slowly to be sure the

correct quantity is used.

• The reagents should be replaced on a yearly basis to maintain the accuracy

of the test results.