Specifications

i. If the cell is new, or has just been cleaned, review the location of
the salt indicator to determine how low the salt level is.
ii. Add (1) cup of salt to the water and circulate for 5 minutes.
Activate a second salt test.
iii If the proper amount of salt is present, the screen will display
“Water Care System Functioning”. If the screen still displays
Low Salt, repeat the process as needed
iv. If 50% of the spa’s recommended salt has been added and the
icon continues to flash, contact your Hot Spring Service
Professional for assistance .
For High Salt –
i. Review the location of the salt indicator to determine how high
the salt level is.
ii. If the salt indicator is half way or less up the red part of the salt
level bar, drain 25% of the water from the spa and refill with clean,
clear water.
iii. If the salt indicator is more than half way up the red part of the
salt level bar, drain completely and refill following the Start-up
and Refill Procedure.
iv. Run the jet pumps for 5 minutes, then conduct another manual
Salt Test.
v. If the proper amount of salt is present, the screen will display
“Water Care System Functioning”. If the screen still displays
High Salt, repeat steps iii and iv as needed.
IMPORTANT: The salt level reading can be affected by cell age, scale build-up,
water temperature, dirty filters, or dirty water. A salt test strip can be used to
manually verify the system’s salt level reading.
Cell Cleaning
Periodic cleaning of the ACE cell is recommended to maximize the life of your
equipment. Use of the Vanishing Act calcium remover will help reduce the cleaning
frequency. On average, the cell should be cleaned every 3 months. When the status
message on the screen indicates Low Salt and the water has not been changed or
topped off recently, it may be time to clean the cell.
Turn off the power to the spa. Open the spa cover and remove the filter lid.1.
Unscrew gray filter cap and gently pull the cell out of the filter.2.
Unscrew the lid to the cleaning bottle included with the ACE system and fill with 3.
spa water to the fill-line indicated on the bottle. Add 1 tablespoon of pH down to
the cleaning bottle and secure lid. Shake bottle to create cleaning solution.
Remove the lid from the cleaning bottle. Place the cell in the bottle, 4.
ensuring that the bottom of cell is floating.
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