American Spa Owner’s Manual
LTR50001143, Rev. M
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Problem
Probable Causes
Possible Solutions
Cloudy Water
• Dirty filter
•
Excessive oils / organic
matter
•
Improper sanitization
•
Suspended particles /
organic matter
•
Overused or old water
• Clean filter
•
Shock spa with sanitizer
•
Add sanitizer
•
Adjust pH and/or alkalinity to recommended
range
• Run jet pump and clean filter
• Drain and refill the spa
Water Odor
•
Excessive organics in water
•
Improper sanitization
•
Low pH
•
Shock spa with sanitizer
•
Add sanitizer
•
Adjust pH to recommended range
Chlorine Odor
•
Chloramine level too high
•
Low pH
•
Shock spa with sanitizer
•
Adjust pH to recommended range
Musty Odor
•
Bacteria or algae growth
•
Shock spa with sanitizer – if problem is
visible or persistent, drain, clean and refill
the spa
Organic buildup /
scum ring around
spa
•
Buildup of oils and dirt
•
Wipe off scum with clean rag – if severe,
drain the spa, use a spa surface and tile
cleaner to remove the scum and refill the spa
Algae Growth
•
High pH
•
Low sanitizer level
•
Shock spa with sanitizer and adjust pH
•
Shock spa with sanitizer and maintain
sanitizer level
Eye Irritation
•
Low pH
•
Low sanitizer level
•
Adjust pH
•
Shock spa with sanitizer and maintain
sanitizer level
Skin Irritation / Rash
•
Unsanitary water
•
Free chlorine level above 5
ppm
•
Shock spa with sanitizer and maintain
sanitizer level
•
Allow free chlorine level to drop below 5 ppm
before spa use
Stains
•
Total alkalinity and/or pH
too low
•
High iron or copper in
source water
•
Adjust total alkalinity and/or pH
•
Use a stain and scale inhibitor
Scale
•
High calcium content in
water – total alkalinity and
pH too high
•
Adjust total alkalinity and pH – if scale
requires removal, drain the spa, scrub off the
scale, refill the spa and balance the water
•
Use a stain and scale inhibitor
Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems
Summary of Contents for AM-418B
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