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INITIAL START UP PROCEDURES (dosages are for 360 gallons (1620 litres) of water)
1. Use your test strips or test kit to test your fill water for
total alkalinity to determine any water balance adjustments
necessary. Total alkalinity is the key to water balance.
Balance alkalinity first and then the PH.
2. When filling your spa with water, add STAIN & SCALE to
protect your spa against staining and scale formation on the
spa walls and on the heater element.
3. You must balance your water so that it is neither alkaline
(scale forming) nor acidic (corrosive). Balanced spa water
should be between 7.4 - 7.6 on the pH scale, with total alka-
linity in the range of 125 - 150 ppm. Use pH INCREASE or
pH DECREASE as needed to adjust the pH. Add alkalinity
increaser to raise total alkalinity.
4. Once your water has reached the set temperature, add
your choice of sanitizer, bromine or chlorine. The importance
of maintaining an adequate level of sanitizer in your spa can
not be overemphasized. Warm water presents a fertile envi-
ronment for the growth of bacteria and viruses. This growth
is prevented when adequate sanitizer levels are continuous-
ly maintained.
WARNING
Improper chemical maintenance can
damage the spa surface and/or equipment,
and will void the warranty.
WARNING
Make sure you dilute all chemicals with
spa water before adding them to the spa.
Adding full strength chemicals to the spa
may damage the spa surface and will void
the warranty.