Use and Care Manual

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Step 4: A bromine residual of 2.0 - 4.0
ppm, as determined by your test kit,
should be maintained at all times.
We suggest you follow a regular maintenance
program to keep your spa water fresh and crystal
clear.
Daily Checklist
1. Test for proper chlorine or bromine level. Proper
bromine level should be maintained at 2.0 - 4.0
ppm.
2. Test pH levels and adjust if needed. If you are
having difficulty keeping pH properly balanced, it
may be an indication that total alkalinity needs
adjusting. Have your dealer test the water and
adjust if needed.
Weekly Checklist
1. Add Clarifier to help the filter remove small
particles and to retain water clarity.
2. Add Chelating Agent to protect your equipment
against stains, scale and rust.
3. For spas located outdoors or subject to a great deal
of sunlight add Algaecide to guard against algae.
4. Shock your spa weekly with Oxidizer to remove
contaminants such as ammonia, body oils and
foreign matter. Unless spa water is routinely shock
treated, contaminants will accumulate to cause eye
and skin irritation, odors and cloudy dull water
appearance.
5. To eliminate and prevent foaming add a small
amount of a NON FOAMING agent as needed.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
*NEVER MIX CHEMICALS
TOGETHER
• Add only small amounts of each chemical at a
time until the desired level is achieved. Do not
exceed dosage rates on label directions.
• Keep spa free of debris and cover spa when not in
use.
• Circulate the water for 2-4 hours each day to
maintain proper filtration. Clean your filter with
FILTER CLEANER every 1-2 months.
• Remove oils and grease around water line with a
cleaner on a weekly basis.
• In heavily used spas; water should be drained and
refilled every two months or whenever it becomes
difficult to maintain proper chemical levels.
NOTE: Not maintaining your water can result in
damage of your spa jets, filter, etc. This damage,
due to incorrect water maintenance is not covered
under warranty.
Filter Maintenance
As with any water filtering system, the filter
cartridges may become clogged with particles or with
calcification that will result in reduced water flow. In
your QCA Spa, it is important to maintain a clean,
unobstructed filtering system. This not only provides
the maximum performance from the hydrotherapy jets,
but also allows the 24-hour filtration system to
function effectively. We recommend the filter
cartridges be cleaned (either spraying clean with
water or soaking to dissolve minerals) EVERY
MONTH.
WARNING: Failure to maintain the cartridges in a
clean, unobstructed manner will result in reduced
water flow through the heater assembly, which may
cause the High Limit Thermostat to "trip". If this high
limit "trip" occurs during sub-freezing temperatures
and goes unnoticed, the spa water may freeze. Any
damage to the spa (from freezing), which is a direct
cause of poor maintenance, will not be covered by
warranty.
Removing the Filter Cartridge
The cartridge of the in-line filter must be removed for
cleaning. This is accomplished as follows:
1. Turn off all electrical power to the system.
2. Remove skimmer basket through front of
skimmer.
3. Remove restrictor plate from top of filter
cartridge.
4. Pull filter cartridge out through front of skimmer.
(The Dream Master will have two 10 Sq. Ft. filter
cartridge stacked inside the skimmer. The Dream
Star filter will have one 10 Sq. Ft. cartridges.)
Cleaning the Filter Cartridge
1. Hold the cartridge in an upright position and spray
downward into the pleats of the fabric with a
garden hose to flush away debris. Cleaning will
be easier if the garden hose nozzle can be adjusted
to a single jet spray. (This may be done on weekly
basis)