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8. Reinstall the wood side panels and cover the hot tub so that no casual
moisture can enter the hot tub. Disconnect garden hose and replace
drain cap.
Consult your Authorized Sundance Dealer if you have any questions regarding
winter use or winterizing.
RESTARTING YOUR HOT TUB IN COLD WEATHER
If you want to start up your hot tub after it has sat empty for a time in freez-
ing temperatures, be aware that the water r emaining in certain sections of the
piping may still be frozen. This situation will block water flow preventing the
hot tub from operating properly and possibly damaging the equipment. We
recommend you consult your dealer for guidance before attempting to re-start
your hot tub under these conditions.
Maintaining Water Quality
Maintaining the quality of the water within specified limits will serve to
enhance your enjoyment and prolong the life of the hot tub’s equipment. It is
a fairly simple task, but it requires regular attention because the water chem-
istry involved is a balance of several factors. A careless attitude in regard to
water maintenance will result in poor conditions for soaking and even dam-
age to your hot tub investment.
For specific guidance on maintaining water quality, consult your pool and hot
tub chemical dealer who can recommend appropriate chemical products for
sanitizing and balancing your hot tub water.
CAUTION: Never store hot tub chemicals inside the hot tub’s equipment
bay.
pH CONTROL
pH is a measure of the relative acidity or alkalinity of water and is measured
on a scale of 0 to 14. The midpoint of 7 is said to be neutral, above which
is alkaline and below which is acidic.
In hot tub water, it is very important to maintain a slightly alkaline condition
of 7.2 to 7.8. Problems become proportionately more severe when this range
is exceeded or diminished. A low pH will be corrosive to metals in the hot tub
equipment. A high pH will cause minerals to deposit (scaling) on the interior
surfaces of the hot tub and equipment. In addition, the ability of the sanitiz-
ing agents to keep the water clean is diminished as the pH moves further out-
side of the ideal range.
Your dealer can provide you with any chemicals and instruction you may need
to adjust the pH of your hot tub water.