Owner`s manual

WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE
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SPA FROG
®
WATER CARE SYSTEM
(THE SPA FROG MINERAL CARTRIDGE IS NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN CANADA.)
The SPA FROG Water Care system is comprised of the following products:
The SPA FROG mineral cartridge that introduces minerals into the spa water, inhibiting bacteria growth. When combined with Monarch
®
MPS Plus, it oxidizes
particulates in the spa water.
The SPA FROG Bomine (BCDMH) is the only recommended sanitizer that will work in conjunction with the SPA FROG mineral cartridge in this system.
Monarch MPS Plus Non-Chlorine Shock (MPS/Monopersulfate) is an oxidizing chemical used to prevent the buildup of contaminants, maximize sanitizer efficiency,
and improve water clarity.
Monarch Corona Discharge (CD) Ozone Generator (optional) - The Monarch high output ozone system is the only ozone purification system approved for installation
in your Caldera
®
Spa. The Monarch ozone system utilizes CD technology to produce a higher concentration of ozone than is produced by competing chip style CD or
ultraviolet light ozone systems.
NOTE: Refer to your SPA FROG owner's manual for start-up and operation instructions. The owner's manual is included with the SPA FROG starter kit.
It is important to follow the recommended application and maintenance programs outlined for each product’s use. If the spa is being used over an extended period or
time, such as a whole afternoon or evening, additional sanitizer will be needed.
A weekly "shock treatment" is required. The shock treatment quickly destroys any remaining contaminants while revitalizing the bromine in the water.
To weekly “shock treat” your spa, we recommend that you use either Monarch MPS Plus (sodium dichlor may also be used). Sodium dichlor may be a more
appropriate weekly shock for those users that experience heavy bather load conditions.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Monarch MPS Plus is an oxidizer, not a sanitizer.
SPA FROG CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
The SPA FROG bromine cartridge should be replaced every 2-4 weeks, depending on User Load. The SPA FROG mineral cartridge should be replaced every 4 months.
When replacing the mineral cartridge, it is highly recommended that the spa be drained and refilled at the same time. After refilling the spa with water, balance the Total
Alkalinity (TA), Calcium Hardness (CH) and pH to the recommended levels. Shock the spa by adding Monarch MPS Plus non-chlorine shock.
To replace SPA FROG cartridges, follow these steps:
Turn off power to the spa.1.
Unscrew SPA FROG cap on top edge of spa.2.
Turn handle counter-clockwise.3.
Lift cartridge holder up and out of spa.4.
Turn top cap of mineral cartridge to setting #6. (The mineral cartridge should last 4 months.) Turn top cap of bromine cartridge to setting #7.5.
NOTE: Adjust bromine cartridge setting down by one setting each day until a residual of 1.0 - 2.0 ppm level of bromine is established. (The bromine cartridge
should last 2 - 4 weeks.)
Snap bromine cartridge in at bottom of holder and mineral cartridge on top.6.
NOTE: It is important that the bromine cartridge is on bottom; otherwise, the bromine cartridge could be dispensed prematurely.
Reinstall cartridge holder into spa, push down, and twist clockwise.7.
Replace SPA FROG cap.8.
Reconnect power to the spa.9.
WARNING: High sanitizer levels can cause discomfort to the user’s eyes, lungs and skin. Always allow the sanitizer level to fall to the recommended range before
using the spa.
FOLLOWING THE SPA FROG SANITIZER ROUTINE
During the first month of ownership, measure the sanitizer residual daily in order to establish the correct setting on cartridges for User Load and Usage Time versus
Sanitizer Needed.
• The User Load of the spa is the number of times anyone enters the spa.
• The Usage Time is simply the amount of time a user spends in the spa.
• Sanitizer Needed is the amount needed to accommodate the number of users and their combined usage time.
For example, two spa users who regularly use the spa once an evening for twenty minutes create a specific and somewhat consistent demand on the sanitizer. During
the first month of ownership, these two users can determine exactly how much sanitizer to use in order to maintain the proper residual. If, at any time, the user load and/
or usage pattern changes dramatically (i.e. invited guests), the amount and frequency of sanitizer required increases dramatically.
The greater the usage time, or the bather load, the faster the residual value is diminished.
BROMINE
A. Sanitizing chemicals, such as bromine, are oxidants that kill bacteria and viruses in the water. If you are using the SPA FROG system, the recommended bromine
level for your spa water is 1.0 - 2.0 ppm. If you are not using the SPA FROG system, your bromine level should be between 3 - 5 ppm.
NOTE: For Canada, if you are only using the bromine cartridge, your bromine levels should be between 3-5 ppm.
B. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends the use of granulated bromine for sanitizing the water. Granulated bromine is preferred because it is totally
soluble, dissolves quickly and is nearly pH neutral.