Vita Spa L100 owner manual Balancing The Spa Wat Er

BALANCING THE SPA WAT ER

Please read “WATER MAIN T E N A N C E ” then follow these easy ste p s :

1.Fill your spa until the water level is 1 inch above the highest jet. It is NOT advisable to use softened water in your spa, as may become corrosive.

2.Add a 1/2 pint of Spa Metal Inhibitor to prevent iron or copper deposits from staining the finish of your spa. If your water is known to contain high concentrations of these metals it may be necessary to add an additional quantity of Spa Metal Inhibitor.

3 . Use a 3-Way Spa Water Test Strip or test kit to measure the pH and Alkalinity of your water. The following instructions utilize test strips for testing. Immerse the test strip in the spa water, following the instructions on the test strip container label. Compare the strip to the label to determine the condition of the spa water.

4.If the Alkalinity is not within the acceptable range (80 to 120 ppm) it should be adjusted first. If it is low, raise the alkalinity by adding PH-UP 1 oz. at a time, retesting until the alkalinity reaches 120 ppm. If the alkalinity is high, it should be lowered by using PH-DOWN 1oz. at a time.

5.After the alkalinity is properly adjusted, the pH is next. If the pH is above 7.8, use PH-DOWN (1 oz. at a time) to lower it to the acceptable range. It is extremely important to NEVER allow the pH of your spa water to be under 7.0, as this can severely damage your equipment and will void the warranty.

6.Add Sanitizer, either chlorine or bromine. For Chlorine: Follow the directions on the bottle. Chlorine dissolves rapidly; you should get a reading on the test strip within minutes of application. For Bromine: Follow the directions on your floating brominator. It is necessary to add sodium bromine only when the spa is being filled. Bromine tablets erode slowly, and it may take several hours before you will get a reading on the test strip. It may be necessary to adjust the floating brominator.

7.To properly maintain the chemical balance of your spa, follow the 3 day a week program outlined on pages 27 and 29.

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