Cal Spas LTR20101000 manual Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems, Clear, Water Plan

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Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems

Problem

Probable Causes

Possible Solutions

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Cloudy Water	•	Dirty filter
	• Excessive oils / organic
		matter
	•	Improper sanitization
	•	Suspended particles /
		organic matter
	• Overused or old water
Water Odor	•	Excessive organics in water
	•	Improper sanitization
	•	Low pH
Chlorine Odor	•	Chloramine level too high
	•	Low pH
Musty Odor	•	Bacteria or algae growth

•Clean filter

•Shock spa with sanitizer

•Add sanitizer

•Adjust pH and/or alkalinity to recommended range

•Run jet pump and clean filter

•Drain and refill the spa

•Shock spa with sanitizer

•Add sanitizer

•Adjust pH to recommended range

•Shock spa with sanitizer

•Adjust pH to recommended range

•Shock spa with sanitizer – if problem is visible or persistent, drain, clean and refill the spa

Water Plan

Organic buildup /	•	Buildup of oils and dirt	• Wipe off scum with clean rag – if severe,
scum ring around			drain the spa, use a spa surface and tile
spa			cleaner to remove the scum and refill the spa
Algae Growth	•	High pH	• Shock spa with sanitizer and adjust pH
	•	Low sanitizer level	• Shock spa with sanitizer and maintain
			sanitizer level
Eye Irritation	•	Low pH	• Adjust pH
	•	Low sanitizer level	• Shock spa with sanitizer and maintain
			sanitizer level

Skin Irritation / Rash	• Unsanitary water
	• Free chlorine level above 5
	ppm
Stains	• Total alkalinity and/or pH
	too low
	• High iron or copper in
	source water
Scale	• High calcium content in
	water – total alkalinity and
	pH too high

•Shock spa with sanitizer and maintain sanitizer level

•Allow free chlorine level to drop below 5 ppm before spa use

•Adjust total alkalinity and/or pH

•Use a stain and scale inhibitor

•Adjust total alkalinity and pH – if scale requires removal, drain the spa, scrub off the scale, refill the spa and balance the water

•Use a stain and scale inhibitor

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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 RequiredApplies to 6300 systems Electrical Installation for 11 kW HeaterPreparing forYour New Portable Spa Gfci Wiring Diagram Gas Heater Hook up Your New Portable Spa Preparing forYour New Filling and Powering Up Your Portable SpaPortable Spa Second method will remove a large air lock within the pump Priming the PumpNew Portable Spa 5100, 6200 and 6300 Electronic Control Operation Temperature AdjustmentOperating Your Spa Operating SpaYourJets Switching ModesSetting Filtration Cycles Standard, Economy and Sleep Heating ModesStandard, Economy, Sleep, and Standby Modes Electronic Control OperationTime Locking the Panel Setting the Temperature LockPreset Filter Cycles InvertFreeze Protection Clean up CycleOzone Air blower control Two button jets control 6200/6300 Standard configuration Spa Models with 3-pump systemSounds Good System Operation Auxiliary Control PanelsMessage Frequency Action Required Diagnostic MessagesPeriodic Reminder Messages Stby Message Meaning Action RequiredSnb Sns 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 LevelsWater Plan Troubleshooting Water Clarity ProblemsClear Spa Cover Cleaning and MaintenanceRemoving and Reseating the Pillows 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 Shell Cleaning Your SpaSpa Cover and Pillows 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 ControlAbout the SunBriteTV Monitor Using the iSound Remote Music SystemUsing the Entertainment System Appendix Replacement PartsValves Filters PillowsDrains WaterfallsPure XL UV Water Sanitizer Replacement Cabinet PanelsLights Ozone CartridgesDiamond Series CoversAvalon 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 Portable Spas WarrantyAppendix Manufacturer Warranty Locating the product serial number Warranty Registration