QUICK REFERENCE: TREATMENT
& MAINTENANCE
1
THE CANADIAN SPA COMPANY OWNERS MANUAL
INITIAL TREATMENT
• Fill spa with fresh water through skimmer basket.
Do not use water from a water softener.
Before adding chemicals, it is important to find out your spa’s water capacity in litres (See page 6)
1 Add 60 ml (2 oz) of Stain and Scale (Control) Inhibitor per1000 litres.
2 Once the spa has sufficient water for circulation,turn on power.
3 Add 30 ml. (1 oz) of Spa Clear per 1000 litres.
4 Using the test strips, balance pH to 7.2-7.6, Total alkalinity to 80-150 ppm.
5 Add a chlorine to spa.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
1 The spa must be left powered up at all times!
2 Test and maintain ideal levels of pH, Alkalinity, and Chlorine using the test strip.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
1 Add 30 ml of Stain and Scale Inhibitor per 1000 litres while water is circulating.
2 Add 30 ml of Spa Clear per 1000 litres.
3 Test and maintain ideal levels of pH, Alkalinity, and Chlorine using the test strip.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
1 Calcium and organic waste can build up on the filter. Use Filter Clean once every two months to
prolong the life of the filter.
2 If foam appears, squirt a small amount of Defoamer on the area.
3 When to drain the spa: 1/3 x Gallons % average number of bathers per day i.e. 1/3 X 300 gallons
% 2 = 50 Days.
* Important Note: In hard water areas use two to three times the recommended amount of stain
and scale inhibitor (control). Damage caused by stain and scale build-up is not covered by
warranty.
W A R N I N G
REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
1. Never place an electric appliance within 5 feet of spa.
REDUCE THE RISK OF CHILD DROWNING
1. Supervise children at all times.
2. Attach spa cover after each use.
REDUCE THE RISK OF OVERHEATING
1. Check with a doctor before use if pregnant, diabetic, in poor health, or under medical care.
2. Exit immediately if uncomfortable, dizzy, or sleepy. Spa heat can cause hyperthermia and unconsciousness.
3. Spa heat in conjunction with alcohol, drugs, or medication can cause unconsciousness.
WHEN PREGNANT
, soaking in hot water for long periods can harm your fetus. Measure water temperature
before entering
1. Do not enter spa if water is hotter than 100
o
F (38
o
C).
2. Do not stay in spa for longer than 10 minutes.
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