WATER CHEMISTRY
MAINTAINING THE PROPER pH BALANCE
The pH factor is a measure of the relative acidity or alkalinity in the wa-
ter. It is measured on a scale of 1 to 14. Pure water has a value of 7,
which is neutral. Any value above 7 is alkaline, and any value below 7
is acidic. You should maintain a slightly alkaline pH level, between 7.2
and 7.8, in the hydrotherapy spa. Severe problems can occur when the
pH balance is not maintained within this range. If the pH level exceeds
7.8, dissolved minerals can build up and clog the plumbing in the spa jet
unit. If the pH level falls below 7.2, the acid level in the water will begin to
corrode the metal parts in the spa jet unit. Also, the sanitation agents in
the water will not be effective if the pH level is not properly maintained.
Damage caused by improper pH levels is not covered under the war-
ranty. To maintain the proper pH level, you should test the pH of the
water regularly. To test the water, purchase a pH test kit at a pool and
spa supplier. The pH reading should be between 7.2 and 7.8. If the level
is too low, add a pH increaser (usually soda ash). If the level is too high,
add a pH reducer (usually sodium bisulfate). Test the water again after
five minutes. See the instructions with your pH test kit for additional in-
formation about testing and adjusting the pH.
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PRODUCT WARRANTY
This section is a description of your warranty. Here you will find descrip-
tions of what is covered under your warranty and what can void your
warranty. For warranty outside USA and Canada, please refer to your
countries South Seas Distributor.
LIFETIME STRUCTURE WARRANTY
South Seas Class Spas carry a liftetime structure warranty. The struc-
ture is defined as the fiberglass vessel below the exposed material fin-
ish. The manufacturer warrants the spa against loss of water due to
a defect in the spa structure. In the event of a defect in the material
and/or workmanship, the spa structure will be repaired or replaced at
the discretion of the manufacturer.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN ONLY
TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER, AND TERMINATES UPON TRANSFER
OF OWNERSHIP. COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS ARE EXCLUDED
FROM THIS AND ALL WARRANTIES.
If the spa structure is defective and must be replaced, it will be returned
to the factory. The original, installed equipment ( this includes the frame,
skirt, and all equipment) will be reinstalled. If new equipment is desired,
there will be additional charges to the customer.
If the frame and/or skirt of the spa has been badly damaged, there
will be additional charges to the spa owner for repairs or replacement.
When a spa needs to be returned to the factory for repair, the cost of
one way freight to the company will be at the spa owner’s expense. The
manufacturer will not pay for removal, installation, cranes, construction,
de-construction, or any other cost associated with access, egress, or
ingress, of the spa at the customer’s home. The manufacturer reserves
the right to an on-site inspection by its authorized representative. In the
unlikely event a shell or spa must be replaced, all warranties (shell, sur-
face, electrical and plumbing) date back to the original date of delivery
THREE YEAR SURFACE WARRANTY
The spa surface is described as the exposed material finish. The manu-
facturer warrants the spa surface to be free from defects in the material
and workmanship, such as blistering, cracking, or delaminating, under
normal use and maintenance for a period of three years from the original
date of delivery.
