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
Prior to filling a spa for the first time, or after a routine draining, you will want to follow this
As with all chemical dosages listed in these Clear Water Plans,
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
•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..
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