Owner`s manual

UNDERSTANDING WATER BALANCE
Water balance is the interrelation of factors that
determine the quality of the spa water. The effective-
ness of chemicals and other additives are dependent
on all these factors working together or “in balance”.
The primary elements to water balance are sanitizing,
monitoring pH and alkalinity levels, and oxidizing or
shocking.
Before we begin, it’s important to understand that a
spa is not just a “small swimming pool” and that the
care of a spa needs to be handled differently. In
addition to the fact that a spa is kept at a tempera-
ture of up to 104°F (40°C) and pool chemicals are
designed for cool water, the ratio of people per gallon
in a spa is also very different. Four people in a spa is
the equivalent of having 200 people in a typical
backyard pool. This increased “bather load” in-
creases the residue from soaps, perfumes, body oils,
cosmetics, and other contaminants. Always use
water treatment products designed for spa use.
Sanitizing Methods
All Marquis spas are equipped with the exclusive
Marquis Ozone System. The use of an ozonator
greatly reduces the amount of chemical sanitizer you
need in the water. Ozone works by delivering acti-
vated oxygen gas into the spa water via an ozone
injector fitting. The ozone gas combines with con-
taminants to sanitize the water. Although sometimes
promoted as a stand-alone chemical free alternative,
we recommend that you maintain a small residual of
chlorine or bromine in the water while using any
ozone system. Supplementing the water with sani-
tizer controls and prevents bacteria growth. Instead
of the normal 3 - 5 ppm of sanitizer recommended,
you only need to maintain a 0.5 ppm level of chlorine
or bromine when using an ozonator.
The Nature
2
Spa Mineral Purifier
For silky smooth water and greater sanitizer effec-
tiveness, Marquis recommends that you partner the
Ozone System with a Nature
2
Spa Mineral Purifier.
The Nature
2
cartridge fits neatly inside the core of the
spa filter and slowly releases metallic ions. Nature
2
also works in conjunction with a minimal sanitizer
All Marquis Spas
are equipped with
our exclusive
Ozone System.
Nature
2
Spa
Mineral Purifier
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