Use and Care Manual

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™
Problems Problems
and Solutionsand Solutions
HTH Spa
™
Problems and Solutions
Problem Possible Causes Solution
Odors Not enough free
available chlorine or
low bromine residual
1. Adjust pH to 7.2 - 7.6
2. Shock treat or
oxidize with HTH
Spa
™
Shock or HTH
Spa
™
Non-Chlorine
Oxidizer
Eye and
skin
irritation
Not enough free
available chlorine, low
bromine or incorrect pH
1. Adjust pH to 7.2 - 7.6
2. Shock treat or
oxidize with HTH
Spa
™
Shock or HTH
Spa
™
Non-Chlorine
Oxidizer
Cloudy
water
High pH and/or high
total alkalinity
1. Use HTH Spa
™
pH
Decreaser to lower
pH and/or total
alkalinity to desired
levels
2. Shock treat or
oxidize with HTH
Spa
™
Shock or HTH
Spa
™
Non-Chlorine
Oxidizer
Visible algae growth 1. Adjust pH to 7.2 - 7.6
2. Shock treat with
HTH Spa
™
Shock
3. Use HTH Spa
™
Non-
Foaming Algaecide
as needed
Poor filtration 1. Check to make sure
the filtration system is
operating properly
2. Add HTH Spa
™
Clarifier to help the
filter remove fine
suspended particles
3. Clean the filter with
HTH Spa
™
Cartridge
Filter Cleaner
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