Owner`s manual

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OZONE: The use of ozone can help reduce the amount of other chemicals used in the spa. But what
is ozone? Ozone is a form of oxygen that is produced when ordinary oxygen, O
2
is exposed to an
ultraviolet light which converts this O
2
to O
3
. This O
3
is an extremely strong oxidizer and sanitizer.
Ozone is used in many parts of the world to purify drinking water. Some people call ozone "nature’s
sanitizer" because ozone is produced by lightning during storms.
The job of ozone in a spa is to help break down contaminants that enter the spa. Though ozone is used
in some applications as a sanitizer, from a practical standpoint spas use ozone as an oxidizer. This is
due to the fact that ozone does not stay in spa water for very long. The user cannot be assured that
there is enough ozone in the water to provide for all of the spa’s sanitizer needs. For this reason,
Eastgate Pools recommends that ozone be used in conjunction with bromine, chlorine or Nature
2
.
The use of ozone on a spa helps to keep the pH and total alkalinity balanced. The spa user is left with
a spa that stays cleaner, smells better, and stays chemically balanced easier. Reduced maintenance
and costs make ozone a welcome addition to any spa. If your spa does not have an ozonator, you may
want to talk with our service department about having one installed.
Since ozone stays in the spa water for only a short time, there is really not a good way to test for an
ozone level. By its nature, ozone converts back to oxygen after a short time, so the user doesn’t have
to worry about over ozonating their spa.
Schedule of Spa Maintenance
Now that we have reviewed water testing, water balance, and sanitation, we can look at a specific
chemical maintenance program for your spa. In this section, we will look at the following water chemistry
issues:
! Chemically treating your freshly filled spa
! Maintaining your spa on a regular basis
!Draining and refilling your spa!
TREATING YOUR FRESHLY FILLED SPA - For BROMINE, CHLORINE, AND Nature2 SYSTEMS only.
For Spa Frog systems, please use the steps outlined on page 7. Do NOT use MINERAL REMOVER. It
will neutralize the SPA FROG.
!
The first thing that you need to add to fresh spa water, regardless of your test readings, is White River
Mineral Remover. This product should be added at a rate of 8 ounces per 400 gallons of water, and it
should be added as soon as the spa is filled and circulating. No other chemicals should be added to the
spa until this product has been added. White River Mineral Remover helps inhibit the formation of
discolored water and stains. After adding White River Mineral Remover, allow a minimum of 30
minutes for this chemical to circulate throughout the spa.