8. Clearing cloudy water
There are two basic reasons that swim spa water
becomes cloudy. First, non-filterable liquid wastes
(perspiration, etc.) have contaminated the water. To
remove these waste substances, shock the water (as
described previously). Second, non-filterable micro-
particulate wastes (dust, etc.) have contaminated
the water. To remove these waste substances, use a
WATER CLARIFIER.
9. sanitising with non-chlorine shock
(potassium peroxymonosulfate)
When sanitising your swim spa with Non-Chlorine
Shock you should add the correct dose directly to the
swim spa/pool water with the jets running.
Non-Chlorine Shock will give up to, two hours of safe
bathing. If you use the spa/pool for more than two
hours it will be necessary to re-dose.
On a weekly basis it is important to shock your spa/
pool with NON CHLORINE SHOCK.
Note:
Use only branded Hot Tub Barn chemicals to
ensure premium performance.
startInG your swIm spa wItH
new water
1. As your swim spa fills with tap water, add 10
teaspoons of STABILISED CHLORINE GRANULES
to the pool end and in a swim spa add 2 and a half
teaspoons to the spa end. This will provide the initial
protection against bacteria in your pipes.
Note:
If you live in a hard water area you can fill the
pool with a 50/50 mix of hard and soft water. The
calcium balance should be between 250 and 500
parts per million.
2. When the swim spa is completely filled with water
complete the following.
3. If possible, have your authorised Riptide dealer test
the Calcium Hardness (CH) of your water and adjust
as per your dealer’s recommendation (the correct level
of CH depends on your overall water conditions).
4. Test and adjust the Total alkalinity (TA) to the range
of 125-150 PPM (parts per million).
5. Test and adjust the pH to the range of 7.4-7.6.
6. After the water has circulated for approximately
a quarter of an hour, retest the chlorine level in your
water and add the correct amount to raise the level to
between 3—5 PPM.
Start-up water chemistry is now complete. However,
it may take several days for the filter to completely
clear the water.
MaInTenanCe
maIntaInInG swIm spa water
sanitizer and pH levels
It is important to test and adjust the sanitizer and pH
levels of your swim spa on a daily basis.
With each sanitizer test, use STABILISED CHLORINE
GRANULES to maintain the following levels:
with ozone
Chlorine Level: 3—5 PPM
To maintain the above sanitizer level with CHLORINE,
please refer to your authorised Riptide dealer for
assistance.
shock dose
Once a week, and when the swim spa is not in use,
shock dose the spa water by adding the following:
Add four tablespoons of NON CHLORINE SHOCK
to the spa end and eight tablespoons of NON
CHLORINE SHOCK to the pool end, or if only
one volume of water, eight tablespoons of NON
CHLORINE SHOCK into the pool.
stain and scale control
Use a STAIN & SCALE INHIBITOR as per the
instructions on the manufacturer’s label.
foam control
As required, use FOAM REDUCER as per the
instructions on the manufacturer’s label.
Cloudy water prevention and control
Use a WATER CLARIFIER as per the instructions
on the manufacturer’s label. If the swim spa water is
cloudy call your Riptide dealer for advice.
water CHemIstry trouBlesHootInG
Prior to each swim spa use, check the water. If the
water appears cloudy or off-colour, has significant
surface foam or smells of chlorine, then there is a
problem with the water and it needs to be treated
or drained. Using the spa of the swim spa section in
these conditions could result in a skin rash or other
irritation.
For assistance in handling water chemistry problems,
consult your authorised Riptide dealer or another
service centre capable of performing a detailed Water
Analysis.
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