Operating instructions

Weekly Maintenance - ThermoClear
1. Water maintenance ....
a. Add 1 oz of Stain & Scale to sequester metals and impurities
b. Add 1/2 oz of Natural & Clear to remove oils
2. Balance your water ....
a. Check pH and Alkalinity and adjust as necessary
3. Sanitize your water ....
a. Shock Spa with 1 tbs of chlorine
Monthly Maintenance
Do your normal weekly maintenance and add Step 4.
4. Clean your spa
a. Wipe off your acrylic shell - clean off dust, water spots, chemical stains etc...
b. Clean and condition your cover - Remove dust, pollen dirt or snow - condition it to protect it from
the sun and cold
c. Clean your filters - Soak in cleaning solution, rinse and dry thoroughly before using. (You may have
to do this every other week if you use your spa more than four times a week.)
d. Check water in Spa fill Spa to half way mark of skimmer
Note: If you are using ThermOzone, you may try to reduce your use of Activator to every other use. If water remains clear continue to
reduce Activator use to a once to twice a week application. Continue to shock tub with Chlorine once a week.
Spa Chemical Maintenance Program - Bromine Tabs
What You Will Need
1 - WT1001 - Stain & Scale 1 - WT1003 - Natural & Clear
4 - SP1004 - Bromine Tabs 1 - Floating Dispenser
1 - WB1001 - pH/Alk Up 1 - WB1002 - pH Alk Down
1 - TS1002 - Bromine Test Strip 1 - SP1008 - Activator (Weekly Shock)
Start Up (Please make sure all pump unions are tight)
1. Set up your water maintenance
a. All water comes with certain minerals and impurities. These chemicals help get your water
clear and ready for use.
b. Fill Spa to half way mark of skimmer
i. Add 3 oz of Stain & Scale.
ii. Add 1/2 oz of Natural & Clear.
c. Wait until water is above 80 degrees
2. Balance your water ....
a. Alkalinity and pH measure the acidity of your water. Step 2 helps you balance your water to prevent
skin irritation and corrosion of spa parts.
i. Test Alkalinity/pH with the test strips provided in your starter kit
1. Alkalinity should measure between 80 - 120
2. pH should measure between 7.2 - 7.8
ii. Adjust your Alkalinity first to the proper range
1. If adjustment is needed add 1 oz of Alkalinity/pH Up or Down to spa water.
2. Check Alkalinity after 15 minutes and adjust as necessary
iii. Check your pH next to balance water fully
1. If adjustment is needed add
1
/
2
oz of Alkalinity/pH Up or Down to spa water.
2. Check pH after 15 minutes and adjust as necessary
3. Sanitize your water ....
a. Sanitization keeps your water free of harmful bacteria, viruses and other organic matter that can
cause your water to be cloudy.
i. Place 2 tablets in dispenser and place in spa
ii. Open feeder to the half way mark (count total number of holes on the feeder, cover half)
iii. Wait 15 minutes and shock spa with 2 oz of Activator to start Bromine reserve.
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On-Going Weekly Maintenance - Chlorine
1. Water maintenance ....
a. Add 1 oz of Stain & Scale to sequester metals and impurities once a week
b. Add 1/2 oz of Natural & Clear to remove oils once a week
2. Balance your water ....
a. Check pH and Alkalinity and adjust as necessary
3. Sanitize your water ....
a. Check chlorine level two to three times a week to insure 5 ppm** of Chlorine. Adjust if necessary.
i. If low add 1 1/2 tsp of Sodium Dichlor
b. Shock Spa with 2 oz of Activator once a week
Monthly Maintenance
Do your normal weekly maintenance and add Step 4.
4. Clean your spa
a. Wipe off your acrylic shell - clean off dust, water spots, chemical stains etc...
b. Clean and condition your cover - Remove dust, pollen dirt or snow - condition it to protect it from
the sun and cold
c. Clean your filters - Soak in cleaning solution, rinse and dry thoroughly before using. (You may have to
do this every other week if you use your spa more than four times a week.)
d. Check water in Spa fill Spa to half way mark of skimmer
**Note: If you are using ThermOzone, you may try to reduce your sanitizer level to a once to twice a week application and maintain
a .5 ppm Chlorine level.
Spa Chemical Maintenance Program - ThermoClear
What You Will Need
1 - WT1001 - Stain & Scale 1 - WB1001 - pH/Alk Up
1 - WT1003 - Natural & Clear 1 - WB1002 - pH Alk Down
1 - SP1003 - Sodium Dichlor (Weekly Shock) 1 - SP1008 - Activator
1 - TS1001 - ThermoClear Test Strips 1 - ThermoClear Cartridge
Start Up (Please make sure all pump unions are tight)
1. Set up your water maintenance
a. All water comes with certain minerals and impurities. These chemicals help get your water
clear and ready for use.
b. Fill Spa to half way mark of skimmer
i. Add 3 oz of Stain & Scale.
ii. Add 1/2 oz of Natural & Clear.
c. Wait until water is above 80 degrees
2. Balance your water ....
a. Alkalinity and pH measure the acidity of your water. Step 2 helps you balance your water to prevent
skin irritation and corrosion of spa parts.
i. Test Alkalinity/pH with the test strips provided in your starter kit
1. Alkalinity should measure between 80 - 120
2. pH should measure between 7.2 - 7.8
ii. Adjust your Alkalinity first to the proper range
1. If adjustment is needed add 1 oz of Alkalinity/pH Up or Down to spa water.
2. Check Alkalinity after 15 minutes and adjust as necessary
iii. Check your pH next to balance water fully
1. If adjustment is needed add
1
/
2
oz of Alkalinity/pH Up or Down to spa water.
2. Check pH after 15 minutes and adjust as necessary
3. Sanitize your water ....
a. Sanitization keeps your water free of harmful bacteria, viruses and other organic matter that can
cause your water to be cloudy.
i. Insert new ThermoClear Cartridge
ii. Shock Spa with 2 oz of Activator
On-Going Maintenance
i. Add 2 oz of Activator every time you enter the spa.
ii. If in tub for more than 30 minutes - add 2 oz Activator upon exiting
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