Chlorine Clear Water Plan
This plan and its chemical dosages are intended for Cal Spas chemicals only. Most chemical manufacturers use different chemical formulas and strengths. Only Cal spas chemicals are specially formulated to provide chemical balance at lower dosages. Always read and follow printed instructions on chemical bottles and packages.
Day One (Monday)
1.Test spa water using “Chlorine Test Strips”.
2.Based on the Test Strip readings:
•First adjust total alkalinity (acceptable range of
•Then adjust the pH if needed (range is between 7.2 to 7.8).
•Add 2 tablespoons of Chlorine Granules.
•The recommended level of Chlorine is
3.Add 2 oz of “Stain and Scale Defense”.
4.Remove dirty filter from the spa and rinse off.
5.Place your extra clean filter cartridge back into the spa.
6.Vacuum debris from the bottom of your spa with the “Spa Vacuum”.
Day Two (Wednesday)
1.Test spa water using Chlorine Test Strips.
2.Based on the Test Strip reading: Adjust total alkalinity, then the pH if needed.
Day Three (Friday)
1.Test spa water using Chlorine Test Strips.
2.Based on the Test Strip reading:
•Adjust total alkalinity, then the pH if needed.
•Add 2 tablespoons of Chlorine Granules (if needed).
3.Add 2 oz of Oxidizer Shock to spa. Run Spa for 15 minutes with cover off.
4.Replace cover.
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Water Quality Maintenance
Ozonator Clear Water Plan
This plan and its chemical dosages are intended for spas equipped with the optional Cal Zone Quest 2000 / 3000 Ozonator (portable spas only) or Del Zone Eclipse
Start Up
1.Follow the Spa Start Up procedures for Chlorine “Clear Water Plan”.
2.Set the spa’s filtration time for
Note: Filtration time may need to be increased with heavy bather load.
Day One (Monday)
1.Test spa water using chlorine “Test Strips”. (You will need to use a small amount of chlorine as a supplemental sanitizer.)
2.Based on the Test Strip readings:
•First adjust total alkalinity (acceptable range of
•Then adjust the pH if needed. (Range is between 7.2 to 7.8.)
•Add 1 tablespoon of Chlorine Granules.
•The recommended level of Chlorine is
3.Add 2 oz of “Stain and Scale Defense”.
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