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Clear PlanWater
Bather Load
“Bather Load” is the term used to describe the num- ber of people using a spa, combined with the length of usage, and the frequency of usage. All these fac- tors have a great effect on the spa water. The higher the bather load, the more chemicals need to be add- ed and a longer filtration time will be needed.
All versions of the Cal Spas Clear Water Plan are designed for spas with average bather load (3 to
4 people, 15 minutes of usage, three times a week at 100 degrees) If your bather load exceeds these guidelines, and you experience water quality prob- lems, increase the amount of filtration first, (go to the next higher filtration number) then if water quality is still not adequate, consult the advice of your Cal Spas dealer for additional chemical or system recom- mendations. Be sure to give them your bather load information.
Starting the Spa with Fresh Water
Prior to filling a spa for the first time, or after a rou- tine draining, you will want to follow this
As with all chemical dosages listed in these Clear Water Plans,
1.Clean the surface of the spa with a
2.Apply a protective coat of surface protectant to the acrylic surface.
3.Fill the spa to the proper water level with normal tap water. (Do not use soft water.)
4.Use test strip and balance the spa water.
•Adjust total alkalinity (acceptable range is
•Adjust pH if necessary (between 7.2 to 7.8).
5.Add either chlorine or bromine (but not both).
Chlorine: Add two tablespoons of granulated chlo- rine to the spa water.
Bromine: Add 2 oz of granulated bromine to estab- lish a bromine base.
Add 2 bromine tablets to bromine float- er.
6.Turn on jets for 15 minutes. Leave spa uncov- ered during this time.
7.Put cover on spa and allow to heat up to desired temperature.
Water level is very important to the operation of your spa.. If the water lev- el is too low or too high, your spa will not operate properly.. The water level should be about six inches from the top when the spa is not being used..
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