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Water Quality and Maintenance page 33

• DO use MPS for spas only, such as

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MPs chlorine-free oxidizer.

•  DO store all chemicals in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place.
•  DON’T use bromine, sodium bromide or biguanides. These are an active sanitizer and will combine with the silver ions to inactivate them.
•  DON’T use a water clarifier. Clarifiers will cause the spa water to become cloudy.

CHlorInE (SodIuM dICHlor)

A. sanitizing chemicals, such as chlorine, are oxidants that kill bacteria and viruses in the water. The Free Available chlorine (FAc) is a measure

of the amount of unused chlorine available to sanitize the spa. The recommended FAc for your spa water is 3.0-5.0 ppm.

B. Watkins Manufacturing corporation recommends the use of

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FReSHWateR

concentrated chlorinating Granules (sodium

dichlor) for sanitizing the water. sodium dichlor is preferred because it is totally soluble, dissolves quickly and is nearly pH neutral.

c. Maintaining the proper level of chlorine during use is extremely important.
d. If the FAc is too low, bacteria and viruses can grow rapidly in the warm water.

Increase the FaC by adding granulated sodium dichlor.

E. If the FAC is too high, the water can cause discomfort to the user’s eyes, lungs and skin.

Simply allow some time to pass. the FaC level

will naturally drop over time.

F. When the Free Available chlorine is within the recommended range, the spa is ready to be enjoyed.

WaRNING:

There are several forms of stabilized chlorine available for use in spas and swimming pools and each form has specific

chemical characteristics. It is extremely important that the one you choose is specifically designed for use in spas. use of an incorrect product

such as tri-chlor, which has a very low pH (2.6), dissolves too quickly in hot water resulting in extremely high levels of chlorine, and is designed

for concrete or plaster swimming pools,

WIll

cause damage to your spa. use of a liquid or any type of compressed bromine or chlorine, acid

or any type of sanitizer which is not recommended by Watkins Manufacturing corporation

WIll

damage your spa and is specifically not

covered under the terms of the limited warranty.

ImpoRtaNt:

Granulated chlorine (sodium dichlor) will degrade if stored improperly. We recommend purchasing chlorine in one , two, or four

pound containers and storing it in a cool, dry place to maintain its potency.

SupEr CHlorInATIon

super chlorination is designed to “burn-off” the build-up of chloramines (used chlorine), to

eliminate the chlorine smell and to allow the proper level of free chlorine to be maintained.
When giving your water a super chlorination treatment, open the cover at least half way for

twenty minutes to allow the chlorine gas to vent off. The high concentration of chlorine gas which

may exist as a result of super chlorination (not daily sanitation) may eventually cause discoloration

or degradation to the bottom of the cover, which would not be covered under the terms of your

warranty.

WaRNING:

There are several froms of stabilizer chlorine available for use in spas and

swimming pools. each from has specific chemical characteristics. It is extremely important that the

form you choose is specifically designed for use in spas. use of an incorrect product such as tri-

chloro, which has a very low pH (2.6) dissolves too quickly in hot water resulting in extremely high

levels of chlorine, and is designed for concrete or plaster swimming pools. WILL cause damage to

your spa. use of a liquid, or any type of compressed bromine or clorine, acid, or any type of

sanitizer which is not recommended by Watkins Manufacturing corportation, WILL damage your

spa and is specifically not covered under the terms of the limited warranty.

SupplEMEnTAl WATEr MAInTEnAnCE

Proper water sanitation and mineral balance (pH control) are absolutely essential for a complete spa water maintenance program. Here are three

other popular water additives that are optional:

MInErAl dEpoSIT InHIbITorS

As water evaporates from your spa and new water is added, the amount of dissolved minerals will increase. (Minimize evaporation by keeping the

cover on the spa whenever possible.) The spa water may eventually become “hard” (calcium Hardness too high) enough to damage the heater by

calcifying its surface. Proper pH control can minimize this. To reduce hardness, use the

VaNISHING aCt

calcium remover.

Normal soap build-up will require water replacement regularly enough that mineral deposits normally are not a problem.
occasionally, high iron or copper content in the water may produce green or brown stains on the spa. using the

CleaN SCReeN

pre-filter when

adding water to the spa will help to reduce these metals.

Note:

Well water may contain high concentrations of minerals. The use of a low water volume, extra-fine pore water filter (such as the

CleaN

SCReeN

pre-filter) will help to remove many of the larger particles during the filling of the spa.

CleaN SCReeN

pre-filters can be purchased at

your local

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