Cedar Tub Care Manual
Rev 13 - Sept 2016
Table of Contents
1.
The Advantages of a Wooden Hot Tub vs. the Acrylic Spa .................................................................... 3
2.
Levelling .................................................................................................................................................. 3
3.
Filling & Draining Procedure .................................................................................................................. 3
3.1 Initial Filling Procedure ................................................................................................................ 3
3.2 Draining Procedure ....................................................................................................................... 4
4.
Seasonal Use & Drainage ........................................................................................................................ 4
5.
Avoiding & Fixing Leaks ........................................................................................................................ 6
6.
Tightness of Bands ................................................................................................................................... 7
7.
Preserving the Wood Finish ..................................................................................................................... 7
7.1 Interior Finish ............................................................................................................................... 7
7.2 Exterior Finish .............................................................................................................................. 8
7.3 Cover Finish .................................................................................................................................. 8
8.
Control Adjustments ................................................................................................................................ 9
8.1
Temperature ............................................................................................................................. 9
8.3
Jets and Air Control Valves ................................................................................................... 10
8.4
Pump Hi-Lo Control .............................................................................................................. 10
8.5
Light On-Off Control ............................................................................................................. 10
8.6 Hi Temperature Reset .............................................................................................................. 10
9.
Keeping Wooden Tub’s Water Clear & Sanitary................................................................................... 11
9.1 The Hot Tub and Spa Challenge
11
9.2 Physical (Mechanical) Cleansing
11
9.2.1 Other Basic Tips ...................................................................................................................... 12
9.3 Water Balancing
13
9.3.1 pH ............................................................................................................................................ 13
9.3.2 Total Alkalinity ........................................................................................................................ 14
9.3.3 Calcium Hardness .................................................................................................................... 14
9.3.4 Controlling Foaming ................................................................................................................ 15
9.3.5 Stain-producing Metals ............................................................................................................ 15
9.3.6 Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) .................................................................................................. 15
9.4
Micro-Organism (Bacteria) Control – Sanitation and Oxidation.
16
9.4.1 Bromine .................................................................................................................................. 17
9.4.1.1 The Use of the Two-Part System ......................................................................................................... 17
9.4.1.2 The Use of Brominating Tablets .......................................................................................................... 18
9.4.2 The Use of Metal Ions or Mineral Treatments ......................................................................... 20
9.4.2.1 Spa Frog Silver Mineral Cartridge ....................................................................................................... 20
9.4.2.2 Silver/Copper/Zinc Electric Ionization ................................................................................................ 20
9.4.3 Oxidation and Shock Treatment............................................................................................... 23
9.4.4 The Use of an Ozonator ........................................................................................................... 23
9.4.5 Algae, White Water Mold and Biofilm Control ....................................................................... 24
9.5 Too Many Choices- Just Summarize what to Use!
25
9.6 Water Trouble Shooting
27
9.7 Quick Water Treatment Summary Instructions
30
9.7.1 Tub without an Ionizer and Ozonator ...................................................................................... 30
9.7.2 Tub with an Ionizer and Ozonator .......................................................................................... 31
9.8 Replacement Chemicals
32
10. Controls Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................... 32
11. Warranty Claims ................................................................................................................................... 33
