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The bromine generator automatically generates
and releases free bromine into the spa water. You
will still need to test for bromine and occasionally
adjust it to return the bromine level to the
baseline.
Start-up/Operating Instructions
Be certain that you start with a clean spa. It should
be free of contaminants and other residues that can
accumulate on the sides and/or around the jets. It
is also important to only use spa cleaning products
that have
no phosphates
or phosphonic acids
since phosphates will deplete free bromine and are
super-food for algae. Always start your spa with a
clean filter before filling with water.
If the water source is “well water” or a non-
municipal water source, have your water tested
for Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and metals. Water
with high TDS is likely to have higher metal content
and will need a metal remover to decrease the
metals and ensure a successful start. This test
can be done by your local spa dealer. The ideal
range for your start-up TDS is between 50 and
200 ppm - mg/L. If TDS from your source water
is above 500 ppm, a metal remover is strongly
recommended.
DO NOT FILL THE SPA WITH SOFT WATER.
1.
Using your PURE FILL Spa Pre-Filter, fill your
spa with water to the recommended level (six
inches below the lip of the spa) and DO NOT
FILL WITH WATER FROM A “RESIDENTIAL
WATER SOFTENER.”
2. Before starting the system, balance your water
chemistry to ensure a successful start up. Ideal
ranges are as follows:
Ideal Range
Minimum
Maximum
pH
7.2
7.6
Total alkalinity
80 ppm
120 ppm
Calcium hardness
150 ppm
250 ppm
Phosphates
0 ppb
30 ppb
Use the phosphate test kit included with your
system. Bromide residuals will be significantly
reduced if phosphate levels are high. If phosphates
are detected, purchase a phosphate remover and
follow the directions accordingly.
Any
phosphates in
your spa will reduce bromine levels.
3.
Determine the level of “NaBr” (Sodium Bromide)
required for your spa size. NaBr should be added
at a rate of 1.2 lbs per 100 gallons or approximately
1300-1500 ppm.
Example:
For a 500 gallon spa add
approximately 6 lbs of NaBr.
1 .2 lbs x (5) 500
gallons = 6lbs NaBr .
4.
Turn the jets on high speed. Sprinkle the NaBr
across the surface of the water to evenly
distribute the NaBr in the spa and circulate for
30 minutes.
5. Test the Sodium Bromide concentration with the
Tru-Blu NaBr test kit. The correct amount of
NaBr will secure a reading of between 1300-
1500 ppm.
6.
Adjust the filtration time to circulate for 8 hours
every 24 hours on a 2 speed pump.
7.
For a spa between 300-500 gallons, start at a
power level of “6” and then press the “boost”
feature. This will accelerate the production of
bromine for 8 hours. Wait for proper bromine
levels before entering the spa.
8. Always keep your bromine level between
3-5ppm. Test the bromine level after 24 hours
and adjust the power setting accordingly. An
occasional heavier bather load may require the
“boost” feature.
Bromine Generator
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