Cal Spas LTR20091002 manual Plan, Starting the Spa with Fresh Water, Clear Water

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Plan

Starting the Spa with Fresh Water

Clear Water

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 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 LTR20091002, Rev. B 1/30/09 Cleaning and Maintenance Preparing for Your New Inground Spa Clear Water PlanElectronic Control Operation AppendixRead This First Important Safety InstructionsHyperthermia Danger Inground Spa Installation Checklist Preparing for Your New Inground SpaInground Spa ForYour NewPlanning the Best Place for the Outdoor Equipment Pack Preparing forYour NewInground Spa Site Preparation SpaGfci and Wiring Requirements Testing the Gfci BreakerElectrical Requirements US and Canada ForYour New IngroundGfci Wiring Diagram Your New Inground SpaElectrical Installation -- Europe RCD and Wiring RequirementsTesting the RCD Breaker Preparing forYour New IngroundRCD Wiring Diagram Installing the Inground Shell Preparing forYour New Inground SpaDesigner Spa Specifications Equipment Pack Plumbing ConnectionsPlumbing Connections Identifying Plumbing LinesWater Test Air TestGate/Slice Valves Electrical and Electronic Con- nection Connecting Plumbing to Remote EquipmentRemote Equipment Topside Control Panel Inground Spa Light Installation In- structions See figure belowYour New Inground Spa Pouring the Deck Electronic Control Operation Your SpaOperating SpaYour Periodic Reminder Messages Message Frequency Action Required RPHRSA RCLDiagnostic Messages Message Meaning Action Required No messageOn display DrySnb Sns Message Meaning Action RequiredStby Adjustable Jets Diverter KnobsWaterfalls Air VenturisContents of this section Clear Water PlanKey to Clear Water Clear Water PlanTesting and Adjusting Spa Water Clear PlanWaterBalancing the Total Alkalinity Balancing the pHUsing Chlorine as a Sanitizer Using Bromine as a SanitizerSanitation Adding Sanitizer Tablets to the Chemical ChamberChemical Safety Shocking the WaterFilter Cleaning Bather LoadStarting the Spa with Fresh Water PlanClear Water Maintenance Schedule Del Zone Eclipse Ozonator Start UpDay One Monday Day Two FridayTroubleshooting Water Clarity Problems Problem Probable Causes Possible SolutionsRemoving and Reseating the Pillows Cleaning and MaintenanceSpa Cover Draining Your Spa Cleaning and Replacing the FilterWinterizing Cold Climate Draining Cleaning the Cover, Shell and Pillows CleaningFast Sheen Spa finish protecting wax Replacement Parts AppendixKeeping Fit with your Cal Spa Fitness Series Exercise ProgramConnecting the Exercise Equipment Cal Spas Chemicals LTR20091002, Rev. B 1/30/09