Cal Spas Portable Spas Traditional Chemical Start Up, Bromine Clear Water Plan, Day One Monday

Water Quality Maintenance
Traditional Chemical Start Up	Bromine Clear Water Plan

Prior to filling a spa for the first time, or after a routine draining, you will want to follow this start-up plan to extend water life and performance. If you are following either the Bromine or Chlorine “Clear Water Plans”, you will notice that both start-up processes are the same with the exception of Step 6. 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.

Start Up

1.Clean surface of spa with Cal Spas “Multi-Purpose Cleaner”.

2.Apply a protective coat of Cal Spas “Fast Sheen” to the acrylic surface.

3.Fill spa to 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),

•Then adjust pH if necessary (between 7.2 to 7.8).

5.Pour in 16 oz of Cal Spas “Metal Protector” to center of spa.

6.Add either Bromine or Chlorine (According to your preferred plan)

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.

Chlorine: Add two tablespoons of Cal Spas “Chlorine Granules” to the spa water.

7.Sprinkle 2 oz of Cal Spas “Oxidizer Shock” in the center of the spa and turn on jets for 15 minutes. Leave spa uncovered during this time.

8.Put cover on spa and allow to heat up to desired temperature.

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 “Bromine Test Strips”.

2.Based on the Test Strip readings:

•Adjust total alkalinity first (acceptable range of

80-120 ppm)

•Then adjust the pH if needed (range is between 7.2 to 7.8).

•Add bromine tablets if needed. (Do not add more than 2)

•The recommended level of bromine is 3-5 ppm.

3.Add 2 oz of “Stain and Scale Defense”.

4.Remove dirty filter from the spa and rinse off. Allow to dry.

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 Bromine 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 Bromine Test Strips.

2.Based on the Test Strip reading:

•Adjust total alkalinity, then the pH if needed.

•Add one Bromine Tablet (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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