User Guide

Sanitizing with bromine has become increasingly popular.
Whereas chlorine can sometimes cause offensive odors and
skin irritation, bromine is less likely to do so. Additionally,
unlike chlorine, when bromine combines with bather
waste and other contaminants in the water, it remains
a very effective sanitizer. Bromine is also far less
pH-dependent than chlorine. Leisure Time® Brom Tabs
are applied through a floater that gradually releases the
bromine and maintains a constant level of bromine in
the water. When using Leisure Time® Brom Tabs, you will also need
to use Leisure Time® Sodium Bromide when first filling your spa to
ensure a fully bromine-based sanitizer system.
APPLICATION
1. To begin, add half an ounce of Leisure Time® Sodium Bromide for
every 100 gallons of water to establish an initial bromide reserve in
the water. For your convenience, your spa care kit includes a floater
already filled with Leisure Time® Brom Tabs. Add the bromine
floater following the directions on the floater for the correct
application.
2. Next, 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. The pH should be between 7.2 – 7.8, the alkalinity should
read between 80 – 120 ppm, the calcium hardness should range from
150 – 400 ppm and the sanitizer level should read between 2 – 4 ppm.
3. Once the water is balanced, the last step is to shock-oxidize your
spa water using Leisure Time® Renew® granular or Leisure Time®
Renew® Tabs. During normal spa use, body oils, lotions and other
organic contaminants can enter the water. When these build up, the
water can become cloudy and hazy. To destroy these impurities,
it is critical to shock-oxidize your spa water on a routine basis,
preferably after each use and at a least once a week. To do this,
keep the pump running and add Leisure Time® Renew® granular or
Leisure Time® Renew® Tabs according to the directions on the label.
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 benefit 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.
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[Your spa is now ready to enjoy!*]
* Remember to shock-oxidize your spa with Leisure Time® Renew® granular or tabs after every use to keep the water clean, clear and inviting.