Owner`s manual

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SPA WAT E R TROUBL E S HOOT I NG
SYMP TO M
Cloudy Wa te r
Wa ter Odor
Chlorine Odor
Musty Odor
Foaming
Organic Buildup/
Scum Ring Around
The Tu b
A l g a e
PR O BA BLE CAUSE
Inadequate filtration/dirty filter
Excessive oils/organic matter
Improper sanitation
High pH and/or high alkalinity
Suspended particles/organic matter
Overused or old water
Excessive Organics. Too many
chloramines bromamines -
insufficient free available chlorine
Improper sanitation
Low pH
Too many chloramines-insufficient
free available chlorine
Low pH
Bacterial or algae growth
Buildup of body oils, lotion and
chemicals resulting in soap or
detergent
Overused or old water
Excessive organics
Body oils and dirt
Inadequate filtration
High pH
Low free chlorine/bromine
SO LU T I O N S
Clean filter with a filter cleaner or
degreaser.
Shock the spa with “POTASSIUM
PEROXY MONOSULFATE”.
Increase sanitizer to recommended level.
Adjust pH; add “PH-DOWN”.
Use clarifier
Drain the spa, clean and refill.
Shock the spa with “POTASSIUM
PEROXY MONOSULFATE”.
Increase sanitizer level to
recommended level.
Raise pH with “PH-UP”.
Shock the spa with “POTASSIUM
PEROXY MONOSULFATE”.
Adjust pH; raise pH with “PH-UP”
Shock the spa. If problem is visible,
draining and cleaning may be required.
Add defoamer, or drain and refill.
Drain and refill.
Shock with “POTASSIUM PEROXY
MONOSULFATE”.
Wipe off scum with a clean rag or use
mild detergent. If needed, drain, refill
spa, and adjust water.
Clean filter with a filter cleaner or
degreaser.
Shock with “POTASSIUM PEROXY
MONOSULFATE”, adjust pH.
Shock with “POTA S S I UM PE R OX Y
MONOSULFATE”, maintain sanitizer at
recommended level.