Owner`s manual
User Manual Aries Spas
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able levels.
Occasionally, it is necessary to add a larger-than-ordinary quan-
tity of disinfectant to remove body oils and protein wastes (such as
perspiration) from the water. This large dose, or “Shock Treatment”,
can be purchased in handy packets, or in bulk form.
Ozone Generator
Ozone Generation is a method of sanitizing water that, although
in spas is relatively new, has been in general use since the late 1800’s.
The Ozone Generator uses ultraviolet rays to purify the water.
Because this method of sanitizing uses no chemicals, chemical
residue in the spa water is eliminated. Also, because you are not add-
ing a product with its own ph factor (see below), the ph of your spa
water stays balanced longer.
When using an Ozone Generator for sanitizing, it is extremely
important to operate the IMS pump for sufcient periods of time. We
recommend operating the IMS pump continuously.
Adjusting ph
It is necessary to keep your water’s ph (acidity /alkalinity ratio of
your spa water) at acceptable levels. A simplied explanation of ph is
that it is a scale or ruler, ranging from 1 to 14. The center of the scale,
7, is neutral, meaning the degree of acid and the degree of alkaline
are equal and they neutralize each other. The higher the number past
7, the more alkaline the water is. For example a reading of 7.5 shows
barely alkaline water, while 9 has a great deal more alkalinity, etc. On
the other hand, the lower the number, the more acidic the water. The
desired ph level of your spa’s water is within the range of 7.2 to 7.8.
Your test kit will most likely have a ph test included.
If your ph level is too high, (the water is too alkaline) use one of
the ph-lowering products found in many pool and spa stores. If the
level is too low, ( the water is too acidic), use one of the ph-raising
products available at your local spa supply store. (You might try add-
ing household baking soda to raise the ph if only slight adjustment is
needed.) It is best to adjust ph gradually. Otherwise, you may experi-
ence what is known as “ph bounce”, with rapidly uctuating ph levels.
We do not recommend using chemicals formulated for swimming
pools in your spa. These products are highly concentrated for use in
large volumes of water (15,000 to 30,000 gals.). Proper dilution of
these chemicals to an acceptable strength is difcult at best. Whenever
possible, use one of the chemicals specically formulated for spas.
Caring for your Spa’s Surface
To clean the acrylic surface of your spa, use a nonabrasive clean-