Inground Spas
LTR20121002, Rev. A
Clear Water Plan
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“Bather Load” is the term used to describe the num-
ber of people using a spa, combined with the length
of usage, and the frequency of usage. All these fac-
tors have a great effect on the spa water. The higher
the bather load, the more chemicals need to be add-
ed and a longer ltration 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 prob-
lems, increase the amount of ltration rst, (go to the
next higher ltration number) then if water quality
is still not adequate, consult the advice of your Cal
Spas dealer for additional chemical or system recom-
mendations. Be sure to give them your bather load
information.

Bather Load

Prior to lling a spa for the rst 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
Water Plans, start-up dosages are intended for 500-
gallon spas. Please adjust the chemical dosages to
the capacity of your particular spa.
Clean the surface of the spa with a multi-purpose 1. cleaner.
Apply a protective coat of surface protectant to 2. the acrylic surface.
Fill the spa to the proper water level with normal 3. tap water. (Do not use soft water.)
Use test strip and balance the spa water.4.
Adjust total alkalinity (acceptable range is •
80-120ppm).
Adjust pH if necessary (between 7.2 to 7.8).•
Add either chlorine or bromine (but not both).5.
Chlorine: Add two tablespoons of granulated chlo-
rine to the spa water.
Bromine: Add 2 oz of granulated bromine to estab-
lish a bromine base.
Add 2 bromine tablets to bromine oat-
er.
Turn on jets for 15 minutes. Leave spa uncov-6. ered during this time.
Put cover on spa and allow to heat up to desired 7. temperature.

Starting the Spa with Fresh Water

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.