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MAINTAIN HEALTHY SPA WATER
Important!
When maintaining your hot tub’s water chemistry, ensure
that your cover is removed during any aggressive treatments to allow for
dissipation into the air. Take care to remove the cover slowly and let
chemicals deplete if you are uncertain if your water is properly balanced.
Always maintain your hot tub’s water chemistry within the follow-
ing parameters:
pH:
pH is a measure of relative acidity or alkalinity of water and is meas-
ured on a scale of 0 to 14. The midpoint of 7 is said to be neutral, above
which is alkaline and below which is acidic. In hot tub water, it is very
important to maintain a slightly alkaline condition of 7.2 to 7.8. Problems
become proportionately severe the further outside of this range the wa-
ter gets. A low pH will be corrosive to metals in the hot tub equipment. A
high pH will cause minerals to deposit on the interior surface (scaling). In
addition, the ability of the sanitation agents to keep the hot tub clean is
severely affected as the pH moves beyond the ideal range. That is why
almost all hot tub water test kits contain a measure for pH as well as
sanitizer.
Sanitizer (Chlorine or Bromine):
To destroy bacteria and organic com-
pounds in the hot tub water by breaking them down into non-harmful
levels which get filtered out. A sanitizer must be used regularly, either
chlorine or bromine. Sanitizing your spa water is the most important spa
maintenance you can do for yourself.
Total Alkalinity:
This refers to the ability of the hot tub water to resist
changes in pH. Controlling alkalinity can help keep your pH in the appro-
priate range thereby lessening the need for pH balancing. If the TA is
too low the pH level will fluctuate rapidly from high to low. If the TA is too
high the pH will tend to be too high and will be very difficult to bring back
down.
Calcium Hardness:
This is a measurement of dissolved calcium in the
water. Calcium will help control the corrosive nature of the spa’s
water.
WARNING:
Never store chemicals inside the equipment area of your
spa.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use Hydrogen Peroxide based sanitizers in your
spa. When using Chlorine or Bromine tablets you must use a floating
dispenser. These chemicals can have an extremely
corrosive effect on certain materials in the spa. Damage caused by use
of these chemicals, or improper use of any chemicals, is not covered
under the spa’s warranty.
OTHER ADDITIVES:
Many other additives are available for your spa.
Some are necessary to compensate for out-of-balance water, some aid
in cosmetic water treatment and others simply alter the feel or smell of
the water. Your Authorized Dealer can advise you on the use of these
additives.
OWNER’S MANUAL
2017
MICROSILK
If your hot tub is equipped with a MicroSilk generator you can take ad-
vantage of some incredible health and appearance benefits. Find ex-
panded information below on the Microsilk system, benefits and opera-
tion.
ABOUT MICROSILK
MicroSilk produces a silky white cloud of micro bubbles that are small
enough to enter the pores of your skin. When the micro bubbles enter
the pores of your skin they absorb foreign contaminants and release
oxygen. This process improves collagen production, leaving skin feeling
smooth and healthy. Using the MicroSilk System on a regular basis
greatly reduces the appearance of wrinkles and your skin will appear
younger and firmer after only a short period of time.
TREATING SKIN CONDITIONS
MicroSilk is used to treat various skin conditions including: Eczema, Pso-
riasis, Ichthyosis and aids in reducing scar tissue. More information is
available from your local dealership.
OPERATION
MicroSilk is produced by a unique piece of equipment,
the MicroSilk
Generator
, that roughly resembles a jet pump and is located in your
equipment area. The MicroSilk generator is powered by your hot tub and
controlled using your main control panel.
The MicroSilk Generator requires both water and air to function. Water is
supplied from the water in your hot tub and an independent air line con-
nects from a small grate-like fitting from above your spas’ waterline –
providing the oxygen needed for MicroSilk production.
There is an adjustment valve along the water supply line to the MicroSilk
generator that varies the air/water ratio that enters into the system. This
adjustment is extremely sensitive and turning the adjustment valve only 1
mm can greatly effect the level of MicroSilk production. When your spa
leaves the factory, it has been tested and the valve position marked for
optimum MicroSilk production.
Once activated, you will be able to see a white cloud of silky water com-
ing from the specialized fitting in your spa. Depending on the size of your
hot tub you should see your entire spa filled with oxygen rich micro bub-
bles within minutes (more water capacity equals a longer duration until
the entire hot tub fills with white silky water).
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your spas’ MicroSilk production seems slow, or lower than normal:
Ensure that the air supply line is clear of any debris.
Verify that water is flowing to the MicroSilk generator.
Check the air/water mixture valve. Return to factory settings by aligning factory
placed marks.
To adjust:
make incremental (1 mm) turns and wait at least 90
seconds before making further adjustments.
Shut power off at breaker and make sure all electrical, water and air lines have
a good connection to the MicroSilk Generator.
