Coleman Roto Mold Spa (online sales)
LTR50001136, Rev. A
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19
Using Chlorine as a Sanitizer
If you choose to use chlorine as a sanitizer, only
use granulated chlorine, not liquid chlorine.
Once a week, check the chlorine level using either
a test strip or a reagent kit. See the table on the
following page for the ideal range.
Add one or two tablespoons granulated chlorine to
the spa water weekly. Note that chlorine dissipa-
tion rate will be faster at higher water tempera-
tures and slower at lower temperatures.
When you add chlorine, open all of the jets and run
the spa at high speed with the cover open for at
least 30 minutes.
Follow the maintenance schedule on page page
27.
Sanitation
Sanitizers kill bacteria and other organic waste by breaking them down to non-harmful levels and are filtered
out. Before you fill your spa, you need to decide which chemical sanitizer you wish to use. Consult your spa
dealer for the right decision with regards to your lifestyle and spa usage.
We recommend either
bromine
or
chlorine
as your sanitizer. Both work well when maintained regu-
larly.
DO NOT use trichlor . Trichlor is very acidic and the hot temperature of the spa causes it to dis-
solve too quickly . It will cause damage to your spa and will void your warranty .
Whichever plan you decide on, follow it completely and don’t take shortcuts. It will provide you with clean,
safe, clear spa water with a minimum of effort. Spa owners with an ozonator still need to use a chemical
sanitizer. See page 20 for instructions.
Using Bromine as a Sanitizer
Bromine is a very effective sanitizer that produces
low chemical odors. Unlike chlorine, it can break
down bacteria and other impurities to a safe level
with a low burn-out rate.
Bromine is available in both granulated and tablet
form. Use granulated sodium bromide to establish
your bromine base. Use tablets to maintain it.
When you begin with fresh water, add 2 ounces of
granulated bromide. Open all of the jets and run
the spa at high speed with the cover open for at
least 30 minutes. This is your base bromine level as
the tablets will take a while to dissolve.
Place three or four bromine tablets in your chemical
floater.
Follow the maintenance schedule on page page
27.
Testing For:
Ideal Range
(ppm)
Minimum Maximum
Chlorine level
Without ozonator
With ozonator
3.0 5.0
2.0 4.0
Bromine level
Without ozonator
With ozonator
6.7 11.0
5.7 10.0
