User Guide

Most water conditions can be resolved by the recommended
solutions below. Extreme conditions may warrant draining and
refilling the spa. Stains or calcium deposits may require attention
prior to refilling. It is recommended that the water be changed every three months or as needed to
maintain water quality.
Problem Cause Solution
Cloudy water
Excessive organic
contaminants or
lack of sanitizer
Shock-oxidize with Renew® granular or
Renew® Tabs. If using the Free System,
treat with Boost non-chlorine shock oxidizer.
Check and adjust sanitizer level.
Buildup of unfilterable
material
Use Bright & Clear.
Total alkalinity or pH
out of balance
Test water and adjust total alkalinity and pH
as necessary using Spa Up, Spa Down or
Alkalinity Increaser.
Dirty filter
Use Instant Cartridge Clean on a monthly
basis, or deep clean with Filter Clean.
Calcium too high Use Defender on a weekly basis.
Chalky, white
scale deposits
(Calcium buildup)
High mineral content in water Use Defender on a weekly basis.
Water out of balance Check water balance and adjust as necessary.
Cloudy green
water
Low sanitizer level
Shock-oxidize with Renew® granular or
Renew® Tabs. If using the Free System, treat
with Boost non-chlorine shock oxidizer. Check
and adjust sanitizer level.
Clear green water
Dissolved copper or iron
in spa water
Add Metal Gon to sequester minerals in the
water. If using the Free System, use Control.
Check pH level.
Brown water
High iron or manganese
content
Add Metal Gon to sequester minerals in the
water. If using the Free System, use Control.
Check pH level.
Odor
Excessive organic
contaminants
Shock-oxidize with Renew® granular or Renew®
Tabs. Check and adjust sanitizer level.
Eye/skin irritation
Chloramines or excessive
organic contaminants
Shock-oxidize with Renew® granular or
Renew® Tabs. If using the Free System, treat
with Boost non-chlorine shock oxidizer. Check
and adjust sanitizer level.
Total alkalinity or pH
out of balance
Test and adjust total alkalinity and pH
as necessary.
Scum deposit on
waterline
Oils, lotions and detergents
from bathers have caused
buildup
Use Enzyme on a weekly basis.
Excessive
foaming
Buildup of body oils,
cosmetics and detergents
from bathers
Add Foam Down. Shock-oxidize with Renew®
granular or Renew® Tabs. If using the Free
System, treat with Boost non-chlorine shock
oxidizer. Check and adjust sanitizer level.
Calcium hardness
is too low
Add Calcium Booster to obtain 150-400 ppm
calcium level in the water.
Large amount of
total dissolved solids
Change water.
NOW THAT YOU KNOW HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR SPA
FROM START-UP TO REFILL, HERE ARE A FEW QUICK
TIPS THAT WILL MAKE SPA CARE EVEN EASIER:
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If your spa is used more than three times
per week, water testing and maintenance
will need to be performed more frequently.
Whenever you add a chemical to the water,
always allow it to circulate for at least one
minute with jets on prior to adding
another chemical.
Circulate and filter the water for at least
8 hours every day. This will ensure the
proper cleansing of your spa water.
Remember, additional information on all
Leisure Time® Spa products can be found
at LeisureTimeSpa.com.
PROBLEM SOLVER
Enjoy!