Operating instructions

Swim Spa Operator’s Guide
WATER CARE
Cleaning Your Spa Water
You need to keep your spa clean and ready to use. When you enter your spa, you bring in as much
contamination as 50 people would in a normal size swimming pool! Because your spa is such a
small, enclosed environment, it needs to be a sanitary place. We accomplish this with a simple
three step process:
The water that comes from your tap at home is fine for showers or bathing, because it is drained
immediately after use. In a spa, your water is used for up to three months. Hot water is a breeding
ground for bacteria, so sanitizing becomes necessary, as well as maintaining a specific mineral
balance. Having that mineral balance in place ensures that the water, which is naturally corrosive
to metal, will not cause damage to the spa equipment. We recommend weekly water testing.
WARNING: Maintain water chemistry in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING: Please be careful with chemicals - damage to the surface of the spa can
occur due to the improper use of chemicals such as trichlor or chlorine, chemical tablets,
acids or spa cleaners. Do not let undissolved chemicals lie on the surface of the spa.
Damage from chemical misuse is not covered under warranty. Improper water chemistry
balance can damage the spa surfaces and/or equipment, and is not covered under your
warranty.
Filling Spa With Water
When filling the spa, use 2 ounces of SODIUM BROMIDE to create a bromide reserve. When using
BROMINATING TABLETS in a floating dispenser, two to three tablets will treat up to 500 gallons
(1893 Liters) of water. For a chlorine system, use CHLORINATING GRANULES (1/2 oz. per 500
gallons) (1893 Liters).
Once the spa has been filled to the correct level and pumps are primed and running add:
Water Testing
Your Spa Dealer is equipped to perform a thorough analysis of your spa water. Take a one liter
sample to the store and they will advise you on the products necessary to properly balance and
care for your spa. Unbalanced spa water can quickly damage your equipment. Your Spa Dealer will
advise you on how to protect your investment.
STAIN & SCALE REMOVER- This prevents staining, rust and corrosion, caused by metals in
the source water. One bottle will treat up to 500 gallons for up to 3 months.
CALCIUM BOOSTER (If Needed) - Calcium booster treats the water if low calcium hardness
is a problem in your area. It will help prevent equipment corrosion and foaming by raising the
spa’s water hardness level to an acceptable range of 120 ppm.
pH STABILIZER - It will properly adjust and hold the pH for up to 3 months.
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Filtration
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