Owner`s manual

SPA WATER MAINTENANCE TROUBLE-SHOOTING

GUIDE

Problem Possible Causes How To Fix It

Chlorine / Bromine Odor • Excessive Chlorine or • Shock water with non-chlorine

bromine level shock treatment

• Low pH • Adjust pH if necessary

Water Odor • Low levels of sanitizer • Shock water with non-chlorine

shock treatment or adjust

sanitizer levels

• pH out of range • Adjust pH level if necessary

• Bacteria or algae growth • Adjust sanitizer if necessary

Cloudy Water • Dirty filters or • Clean filters and adjust filtration

inadequate filtration

• Water chemistry • Adjust chemistry levels

not balanced

• Suspended particles or • Add spa clarifier (see dealer)

organic materials

• Old water • Change spa water

Scum Ring Around Spa • Build up of oils, dirt and • Wipe off with a clean towel

organic elements

Eye / Skin Irritation • Unsanitary water • Shock spa with non-chlorine shock

• Free chlorine level • Allow level to drop below 5 ppm

above 5 ppm

• Poor sanitizer / pH levels • Adjust according to spa

test strip results

Foaming • High levels of body oils, • Add small amount of defoamer

lotions, soap, etc.

DO NOT DIVE.

RECOMMENDED LEVELS OF CHEMICAL

Chlorine 1.0 - 3.0 ppm

pH 7.2 - 7.8

Total Alkalinity 80 - 150 ppm

Calcium Hardness 180 - 250 ppm