Water Quality Maintenance
Page 52
2006 Portable Spa Owner's Manual
LTR20061000, Rev. A
Chlorine Clear Water Plan
This plan and its chemical dosages are intended for Cal Spas chemicals only. Most chemical manufacturers use
different chemical formulas and strengths. Only Cal spas chemicals are specially formulated to provide
chemical balance at lower dosages. Always read and follow printed instructions on chemical bottles and
packages.
Day One (Monday)
1.
Test spa water using “Chlorine Test Strips”.
2.
Based on the Test Strip readings:
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First adjust total alkalinity (acceptable range of 80-120 ppm)
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Then adjust the pH if needed. (range is between 7.2 to 7.8)
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Add 2 tablespoons of Chlorine Granules.
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The recommended level of Chlorine is 3-5 ppm.
3.
Add 2 oz of “Stain and Scale Defense”.
4.
Remove dirty filter from the spa and rinse off.
5.
Place your extra clean filter cartridge back into the spa.
6.
Vacuum debris from the bottom of your spa with the “Spa Vacuum”.
Day Two (Wednesday)
1.
Test spa water using Chlorine Test Strips.
2.
Based on the Test Strip reading: Adjust total alkalinity, then the pH if needed.
Day Three (Friday)
1.
Test spa water using Chlorine Test Strips.
2.
Based on the Test Strip reading:
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Adjust total alkalinity, then the pH if needed.
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Add 2 tablespoons of Chlorine Granules. (if needed)
3.
Add 2 oz of Oxidizer Shock to spa. Run Spa for 15 minutes with cover off.
4.
Replace cover.
