Full Product Manual

Balancing the pH Level
- The pH level is the measure of the balance
between acidity and alkalinity.
- The recommended pH is 7.2 - 7.6.
- If the pH is too low, it can cause corrosion of
metal fixtures and the heating element.
- If the pH is too high, it can cause scaling by
allowing metals or minerals to form deposits and
stain spa surfaces.
Ozone
Ozone is a natural purifier. Chemically known as
O3, it is produced from simple oxygen molecules
in our atmosphere. Ozone is produced in nature
from lightning during electrical storms and from
ultravio-let rays from the sun. It forms our
protective ozone layer. Your spa’s ozone generator
is designed to du-plicate this natural sanitizer.
Ozone breaks down and oxidizes oils, suntan
lotions, sweat, urea, etc. from spa water more
effectively than commercial oxidizers. Ozone
works with chlorine or bromine systems in your
spa to destroy bacteria and viruses and will do so
more effectively. Ozone only leaves simple oxygen
in the water as a by-product.
If your spa is equipped with an ozone generator it
will automatically produce ozone, but it cannot be
used as the sole means of maintaining safe spa
water. You must select and use a spa chemical
sani-tizer in addition to your ozone generator. The
ozone generator is a wearable, non-warranty item
and it needs to be replaced approximately every 2
years.
Too alkaline,
causes scaling
8.2
8.0
7.8
Ideal balance
7.6
7.4
7.2
Too acidic,
causes corrosion.
7.0
6.8
6.6
Decrease the
pH level.
Increase the
pH level.
Sanitation
You will need to decide which chemical sanitizer
you wish to use regardless of the presence of an
ozonator. Spa owners with an ozonator still need to
use a chemical sanitizer. Sanitiz
ers kill bacteria and
viruses and keep the water clean. n A low sanitizer
level will allow microbes to grow quickly in the spa
water. Use either bromine or chlorine as your
sanitizer or a non chlorine/non bromine sanitizer.
All work well when maintained regularly. Consult
your spa dealer for the right decision with regards
to your lifestyle and spa usage.
NOTE: This manual will cover general chlorine
sanitation only.
- Do not use Tri-chor tablets or liquid chlorine.
- Once a week, check the chlorine level using either
a test strip or a reagent kit. Refer to product for the
ideal range.
- Monitor chlorine levels of the spa water weekly.
Note that chlorine dissipation rate will be faster at
higher water temperatures and slower at lower
temperatures.
- When you add chlorine, make sure no bathers are
in the spa, open all jets and run the spa at high speed
with the cover open for at least 30 minutes.
If Using Bromine as a Sanitizer
- Bromine is a very effective sanitizer that produces
low chemical odors. Unlike chlorine, it can break
down bacteria and other impurities to a safe level
with a low burn-out rate.
Shocking the Water
- In addition to using a chemical sanitizer, you may
need to shock the water. Shocking the water helps
remove burned-out chemicals, bacteria, and other
organic material from your spa’s water and improves
your sanitizer’s effectiveness.
- Do not use chlorinating shock, which will damage
your spa’sjjets and pump seals. Only use an oxidizer
shock. It is an easy way to maintain chemical plans.
- For best results use the directions below.
Add oxidizer shock:
- If sanitizer level temporarily reads low
- After heavy bather loads
- If water has a strong odor
Spa must be running with all of the jets on
high for 30 minutes with the cover open. If
necessary, repeat oxidizer shock in 30
minute intervals.
If Using Chlorine as a Sanitizer
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