User Manual
The most commonly recognized sanitizer is chlorine. However,
the effectiveness of chlorine depends heavily on the pH
level of the spa water. In order to get the most effective
and economical benet of chlorine, a pH range of 7.2 to 7.8
is recommended. One form of chlorine for spa use is Leisure
Time® Spa 56 Chlorinating Granules, a fast-dissolving
granular that is virtually neutral in pH and therefore doesn’t
upset water balance. A disadvantage of using chlorine is
that when chlorine combines with bather waste and other
contaminants in the water, not only does it lose its sanitizing ability,
it can cause odors and irritate eyes and skin.
APPLICATION
1
To begin, add half an ounce of Leisure Time® Spa 56 Chlorinating
Granules for every 500 gallons of water while the water is circulating.
2
Wait 10 minutes and test the water with the Leisure Time® Spa
& Hot Tub Test Strip to ensure the spa’s pH and alkalinity levels are
within proper ranges. Your spa water
should have a pH between 7.2 – 7.8,
a total alkalinity between 80 –
120 ppm, a calcium hardness level
between 150 – 400 and the sanitizer
level should read between 2 – 3 ppm.
3
Once the water is balanced, the
last step is to shock-oxidize the
spa water. During normal use, body
oils, lotions and other organic contaminants can enter the water.
When these build up, the water can become cloudy. To destroy these
impurities, it is critical to shock-oxidize your spa water. This can be
accomplished by using Leisure Time
®
Renew
®
granular or Leisure
Time® Renew
®
Tabs. Be sure to shock-oxidize your water on a routine
basis, preferably after each use and no less than once a week. Regular
shock oxidation will rid your spa of residual soaps, oils and other organic
materials that can collect from normal use. To shock-oxidize the water,
keep the jets running and add Leisure Time® Renew
®
Tabs or Leisure
Time
®
Renew
®
granular according to the directions on the label.
Your spa is now ready to enjoy as often as you’d like. Just remember to
treat your spa with Leisure Time® Renew
®
granular or Leisure Time®
Renew
®
Tabs after every use to keep the water clean, clear and inviting.
CHLORINE SANITIZING
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