Cal Spas LTR20101000 manual Bather Load, Starting the Spa with Fresh Water

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Bather Load

“Bather Load” is the term used to describe the number of people using a spa, combined with the length of usage, and the frequency of usage. All these factors have a great effect on the spa water. The higher the bather load, the more chemicals need to be added 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 problems, 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 recommendations. Be sure to give them your bather load information.

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Clear Water Plan

Starting the Spa with Fresh Water

This applies to all spa owners EXCEPT those with the Cal Clarity bromine generator. See instructions on page page 31 for bromine generator operating instructions and spa filling procedures.

We recommend you use Cal Spas chemicals only. Other brands of chemicals may have similar names and/or usage descriptions but due to manufacturing differences, use of other chemicals can increase the likelihood of under- or over-dosing the spa chemicals. Damage to the spa or spa’s components from improper chemicals or chemical usage is not covered under the spa’s warranty.

Prior to filling a spa for the first time, or after a routine draining, you will want to follow this start-up plan to extend water life and performance.

As with all chemical dosages listed in these Clear Water Plans, start-up dosages are intended for 500- gallon spas. Please adjust the chemical dosages to the capacity of your particular spa.

1.Clean the surface of the spa with Cal Spas “Multi-

Purpose Cleaner”.

2.Apply a protective coat of Cal Spas “Fast Sheen” 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 80-120ppm).

•Adjust pH if necessary (between 7.2 to 7.8).

5.Pour in 16 oz of Cal Spas “Metal Protector” in the center of the spa.

6.Add Stain and Scale Prevention.

7.Add either chlorine or bromine (but not both).

Chlorine: Add two tablespoons of Cal Spas “Chorine Granules” to the spa water.

Bromine: Add 2 oz of Cal Spas “Go Brom” to establish a bromine base.

Add 2 Cal Spas “Bromine Tablets” to bromine floater.

Set floater opening at #2.

8.Turn on jets for 15 minutes. Leave spa uncovered during this time.

9.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 level 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..

2010 Portable Spa

LTR20101000, Rev. C

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Contents LTR20101000, Rev. C 2/28/10 Appendix Clear Water Plan Cleaning and MaintenanceUsing the Entertainment System Operating Your SpaThis First Important Safety InstructionsRead First!This Preparing a Good Foundation Preparing for Your New Portable SpaPlanning the Best Location ForYour New Portable SpaSpa Volt Electrical InstallationTesting the Gfci Breaker Gfci and Wiring RequirementsYour New Portable Spa 240V Gfci and Wiring RequirementsSystem High Power Configuration Spa Model Gfci Required Wires RequiredPreparing forYour New Portable Spa Electrical Installation for 11 kW HeaterApplies to 6300 systems Gfci Wiring Diagram Gas Heater Hook up Your New Portable Spa Portable Spa Filling and Powering Up Your Portable SpaPreparing forYour New New Portable Spa Priming the PumpSecond method will remove a large air lock within the pump 5100, 6200 and 6300 Electronic Control Operation Temperature AdjustmentOperating Your Spa Operating SpaYourJets Switching ModesSetting Filtration Cycles Standard, Economy and Sleep Heating ModesTime Electronic Control OperationStandard, Economy, Sleep, and Standby Modes Locking the Panel Setting the Temperature LockPreset Filter Cycles InvertOzone Clean up CycleFreeze Protection Air blower control Two button jets control 6200/6300 Standard configuration Spa Models with 3-pump systemSounds Good System Operation Auxiliary Control PanelsPeriodic Reminder Messages Diagnostic MessagesMessage Frequency Action Required Snb Sns Message Meaning Action RequiredStby Electrical Power Efficiency Air Venturis JetsDiverter Knobs WaterfallsWireless Spa Monitor Adjustable Therapy SystemLED Perimeter Lighting Key to Clear Water Contents of this sectionClear Water Plan Clear PlanWaterBalancing the pH Testing and Adjusting Spa WaterClear Water Plan Balancing the Total AlkalinityAdding Sanitizer Tablets to the Chemical Chamber Using Chlorine as a SanitizerUsing Bromine as a Sanitizer SanitationShocking the Water Chemical SafetyAbout the Pure XL Water Sanitizer Filter CleaningStarting the Spa with Fresh Water Bather LoadMaintenance Schedule Day One Monday Cal Zone Quest OzonatorCal Clarity Bromine Generator Start UpOnce a Week Adjusting The Proper Bromine LevelsClear Troubleshooting Water Clarity ProblemsWater Plan Removing and Reseating the Pillows Cleaning and MaintenanceSpa Cover Draining Your Portable Spa Cleaning and Replacing the FilterContinuous water flow and drainage Freeze damage is not covered by your warrantyWinterizing Cold Climate Draining Vacation CareSpa Cover and Pillows Cleaning Your SpaSpa Shell Jet Removal and Replacement Inserting and Ejecting a Disk Using the Entertainment SystemListening to the Radio Playing a CDDevice Manufacturer Code Type TheUsing SystemEntertainmentUsing the iPod Docking Station Programming the Universal Remote ControlUsing the Entertainment System Using the iSound Remote Music SystemAbout the SunBriteTV Monitor Appendix Replacement PartsValves Filters PillowsDrains WaterfallsPure XL UV Water Sanitizer Replacement Cabinet PanelsLights Ozone CartridgesAvalon Series CoversDiamond Series D950N / D965N 93 x D963S / D950S Fitness SeriesGalaxy Series Family II SeriesVX901 72 x Victory Xtreme SeriesUltimate Fitness Series Exercise Program Keeping Fit with your SpaConnecting the Exercise Equipment Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solutions TroubleshootingPossible Causes Possible Solutions Symptom Water ProblemsPump does not work Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solutions Pump ProblemsCal Spas Chemicals Appendix WarrantyPortable Spas Manufacturer Warranty Locating the product serial number Warranty Registration
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