Full Product Manual
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Problem Could be Caused By Could be Solved By
Water Will Not Balance
Well, Untreated Municipal or Softened
Water
Seek LocaL ProfeSSionaL aSSiStance. The manufacturer
does not recommend lling the spa with well, untreated
or softened water.
Cloudy Water Dirty Filter Replace Filter
Excessive Organic Matter Add Shock
Bacteria on Cover Dripping into Spa Clean Cover with Approved Cleaner
Improper Sanitization Add Sanitizer
Suspended Organic Matter Clean or Replace Filter, Add Shock, Run Jets
End of Water Life Drain & Rell Spa, Replace Filter
Green or Brown Water Excessive Metal Add Metal Sequestering Agent
Excessive Foam
Accumulation of oil, cosmetics and
detergent
Add Defoamer
Clean or replace lter
Run extra rinse cycle when washing swim wear
Water has Bad Smell
Excessive Organic Matter - Bacteria
Growth
Add Shock
Improperly Sanitized Add Sanitizer
Low pH Adjust pH
Smells Musty Bacteria Growth
Add Shock. If the problem persists, perform Spa
Decontamination
Ring Around Spa Build Up of Oil & Dirt Wipe surface with cloth, drain and rell spa.
Algae High pH Add pH Reducer
Low Sanitizer Level Add Shock & Sanitizer
Eye or Skin Irritation and/or
Rash
Improper Sanitation Test Water. Add Shock & Sanitizer as Needed
Free Chlorine too High
Add Water Causing Sanitizer Levels to Drop
Dirty Filter Clean or Replace Filter
Stains on Acrylic Surface High Alkalinity or Low pH Adjust Alkalinity and pH Accordingly
High Mineral Content Use Stain & Scale Reducer
High Metal Content Use Metal Sequestering Agent
Scale Build Up High Calcium Levels Adjust Alkalinity; Use Stain & Scale Reducer
Troubleshooting Water Chemistry