Cal Spas LTR20111002 manual Starting the Spa with Fresh Water, Water Plan

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Starting the Spa with Fresh Water

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Clear

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 chemi- cals. 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 rou- tine 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 Wa- ter Plans, start-up dosages are intended for 500-gal- lon 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 estab- lish a bromine base.

Add 2 Cal Spas “Bromine Tablets” to bro- mine floater.

Set floater opening at #2.

8.Turn on jets for 15 minutes. Leave spa uncov- ered during this time.

9.Put cover on spa and allow to heat up to desired temperature.

Water Plan

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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Contents LTR20111002, Rev. a 1/24/11 Electronic Control Operation Appendix Cleaning and MaintenancePreparing for Your New Inground Spa Clear Water Plan Hyperthermia Danger Important Safety InstructionsRead This First ForYour New Inground Spa Installation ChecklistPreparing for Your New Inground Spa Inground SpaSpa Planning the Best Place for the Outdoor Equipment PackPreparing forYour New Inground Spa Site PreparationIG-401 Spa Shell Dimensions and Side ViewsPreparing forYour New Inground Spa IG-402 Your New Inground SpaIG-403 IG-404 IG-405 IG-406 IG-407 Electrical Requirements US and Canada Gfci and Wiring RequirementsTesting the Gfci Breaker Spa Model Gfci Required Wires RequiredGfci Wiring Diagram Testing the RCD Breaker Electrical Installation -- EuropeRCD and Wiring Requirements ForPreparing RCD Wiring DiagramNewYour SpaInground Installing the Inground Shell Plumbing Connections Equipment Pack Plumbing ConnectionsGate/Slice Valves Connecting Plumbing to Remote EquipmentRemote Equipment Topside Control Panel Electrical and Electronic ConnectionPreparing forYour New Inground See figure below Inground Spa Light Installation In- structionsPreparing forYour New Inground Spa Pouring the Deck Your Spa Electronic Control OperationLight Setting the Temperature LockPreset Filter Cycles Clean-up CycleOperating SpaYour Dry Diagnostic MessagesMessage Meaning Action Required No message On displayStby Message Meaning Action RequiredSnb Sns Diverter Knobs Adjustable JetsKey to Clear Water Contents of this sectionClear Water Plan Clear PlanWaterBalancing the pH Testing and Adjusting Spa WaterClear Water Plan Balancing the Total AlkalinitySanitation Using Chlorine as a SanitizerUsing Bromine as a Sanitizer Shocking the Water Chemical SafetyBather Load Filter CleaningWater Plan Starting the Spa with Fresh WaterMaintenance Schedule Problem Probable Causes Possible Solutions Troubleshooting Water Clarity ProblemsSpa Cover Cleaning and MaintenanceRemoving and Reseating the Pillows Winterizing Cold Climate Draining Cleaning and Replacing the FilterDraining Your Spa Cleaning Cleaning the Cover, Shell and PillowsFast Sheen Spa finish protecting wax Appendix Replacement PartsWarranty Cal Spas Chemicals LTR20111002, Rev. a 1/24/11