Water Maintenance and Care
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Water
Care
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Improper use of swim spa chemicals may be dangerous and could damage your swim spa and cover. Since this damage is not
covered by the warranty, it is extremely important to take precau ons when using these products. Only use chemicals and cleaning
agents designed for swim spas. Damage resul ng from the use of non
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recommended chemicals and/or cleaning agents is not covered
under the warranty. Following the procedures in this guide will make the maintenance and care of your swim spa simple and reliable.
Proper
Handling
of
Chemicals
Keep all chemicals out of the reach of children.
Always keep lids on chemicals when not in use and store in a cool, dry loca on away from direct sunlight.
Do not store chemicals within the interior of the swim spa cabinet.
Do not interchange caps or measuring scoops for di
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erent types of chemicals.
Do not smoke around chemicals. Some may emit highly
fl
ammable fumes.
In case of contact or if a doctor is required, bring the chemical container to medical authori es for proper treatment.
Never use swimming pool chemicals in your swim spa. This may void the warranty.
Never mix chemicals or chemical solu ons directly with each other.
Always add chemicals to water when mixing them. Never add water to chemicals.
Important:
Before using chemicals, read the labels and follow direc ons carefully.
Always add the chemicals directly to the swim spa water, either in a suitable feeder, distributed over the water surface, or poured
into the water, preferable with the pump on.
Never add chemicals to the water while persons are using it.
Leave the cover o
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and circulate the water for at least 15 minutes a er adding chemicals to e
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ec vely distribute the chemicals
and allow odors to escape.
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1. Never use more than 50% so ened water when
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lling the swim spa. It is suggested to use an in
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line
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lter on the hose when
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lling to prevent many minerals from entering the water making balancing and adjus ng the water easier.
2. Add a sequestering agent to treat suspended minerals in the water during this ini al
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ll. Allow water to circulate and
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lter for
at least half an hour before adding addi onal chemicals.
3. Test water for pH, total alkalinity and calcium hardness. Acceptable levels for pH are 7.4
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7.6, for total alkalinity 100
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120 ppm
and calcium hardness between 150
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250 ppm.
4. Adjust pH and total alkalinity per the instruc ons on the chemical bo le. Allow the chemicals to circulate and wait at least 24
hours to retest.
5. Adjust and retest as necessary.
6. Add concentrated chlorina ng granules (sodium dichlor) un l a level of 5
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8 ppm is reached to e
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ec vely treat ini al
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ll water.
Add this chlorine by broadcas ng over the water surface while the pumps are opera ng. Do not use the swim spa un l that level
drops to below 5 ppm. DO NOT add the chlorine granules un l a er the pH, alkalinity and calcium hardness levels are
appropriately met.
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ZONE MODELS: The hot tub zone of these units is separate from the
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tness zone and may be treated with AquaFinesse. This is
a proprietary system that sani zes the water with a clean lavender scent, so feel, and gentle on your skin. The water will require
pH, alkalinity and calcium hardness management and chlorine shock as needed. Contact the factory or your retailer for further info.
Remember each zone is separate with controls,
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ltering and ozone sanita on; EverPure2™ w/EverLite2™.
