Owners manual

Water Chemistry Basics
temperatures or bright light. is may cause them to become less potent.
Allow anyone in the spa while adding chemicals. Inhaling fumes or allowing
chemicals to come in contact with your eyes, nose or mouth is very dangerous.
Use swimming pool chemicals, muratic acid or household bleach, or chlorine
tablets (trichlor) in your spa. It can be extremely corrosive. Damage caused by
use of tri-chlor is not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty.
Use a vacuum cleaner to clean up chemical spills or allow spilled chemicals to
get on surrounding surfaces or landscaping.
Troubleshooting Water Chemistry
Problem Could be Caused By Could be Solved By
Cloudy Water Dirty Filter Replace Filter
Excessive Organic Matter Add Sanitizer Shock
Improper Sanitization Add Sanitizer
Suspended Organic
Matter
Add Shock, Run Jets
Old Water Drain & Rell Spa
Water has Bad Smell OR
Users have Eye Irritation
Excessive Organic Matter 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 spa, rell spa.
Algae High pH Add Shock & Sanitizer
Low Sanitizer Level Add Shock & Sanitizer
Skin Irritation or Rash Improper Sanitation Add Shock & Sanitizer
Free Chlorine too High Allow Free Chlorine Level
to Drop
Stains on Surface High Alkalinity or Low
pH
Adjust Alkalinity and pH
Accordingly
High Metal Content Use Stain & Scale Reducer
Scale Build Up High Calcium Levels Adjust Alkalinity; Use
Stain & Scale Reducer
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