Owner`s manual

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23 CALIFORNIA COOPERAGE
MAINTENANCE
Water Chemistry
Water chemistry is critical in a spa system.
Chemicals are used to sanitize the water and
control the pH balance. The combination
of high water temperature and small water
volume means that the chemical balance must
be watched carefully. It is recommended
that you purchase a chemical start up kit, and
the additional chemicals needed to maintain
the proper/optimum chemical balance, from
your dealer.
Sanitizing
Sanitizing the water destroys harmful
organisms and keeps your spa healthy and
safe. Three commonly used spa sanitizers or
oxidizing agents are bromine, chlorine and
ozone. Chlorine or bromine are chemicals
that you add to the water. Ozone is a gas that
is produced by an ozonator and injected into
the water. It is important that a residual of
sanitizer remain in your water. High water
temperature, aeration and use will increase
the need for sanitizer.
In addition to maintaining a residual, it
is important to ‘shock’ your spa water
periodically and after heavy use. This addition
of substantial amounts of sanitizer super-
chlorinates the water and oxidizes non-
lterable organic residue. Allow the sanitizer
level to drop back to the residual amount
before using. Also use your Clean Up Cycle
(See pg. 19) after heavy use for additional
ltration.
Tests should be done daily with your test
kit to keep a chlorine or bromine residual
of 3.0 to 5.0 ppm.
pH Level
pH is the balance of acidity and alkalinity in
the water. Maintaining proper pH is important
for the eectiveness of your sanitizer, for user
comfort, and to prevent corrosion of the spa
equipment.
Caution: Never mix two chemicals together.
Caution: Never store chemicals in the
equipment compartment.
Caution: Do not use muriatic acid to balance
pH as it will damage your spa surface and
equipment.
Recommended Levels
pH: 7.2–7.6 (Ideal 7.4–7.6)
Sanitizer Residual: 3.5–5.0 ppm
Total Dissolved Solids: 100–200 ppm
Free Available Sanitizer: 3.0–5.0 ppm
Total Alkalinity: 80–100 ppm ideal for
dichlor, trichlor, and
bromine.
NOTE: Make sure you use fresh test kit
strips/chemicals. Test kits and test chemi-
cals should be stored in a cool, dry location.
Check the manufacturer’s instructions to
determine shelf life and expiration date.
Water Maintenance With Ozone
The use of ozone in conjunction with spa
sanitizing and water balancing chemicals
helps to provide you with a cleaner, healthier
spa, reduces chemical usage, and protects
your skin from chemically induced irritation.
Sanitizing With Ozone
Spas vary in size, and frequency and condi-
tions of use. For this reason you will need to
establish your sanitizing program based upon