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Aquatic
Builders' Choice Owner's Manual & Installation Guide
TUB CARE
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Your Whirlpool Bathtub
IMPORTANT:
Use only the recommended cleaners and procedures described in this section. Use of other materials and
methods may harm your whirlpool and will
VOID THE WARRANTY
.
Failure to perform periodic maintenance procedures may cause problems and may harm the bathtub, the circulating
system and pump, and will
VOID THE WARRANTY.
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Monthly Purge:
The whirlpool system must be purged at least once a month.
To remove accumulations of bath residue from the whirlpool system, we recommend that you purge it at least once
a month, or more depending upon usage. To do this, follow this simple procedure:
1. Fill the bath with hot water (not exceeding 104°F).
2. Add to the hot water, 4 - 6 tablespoons of low foaming detergent such as liquid Cascade
®
and 24 - 48
oz. of liquid household bleach, (use lesser amounts shown for 5-foot bathtubs, greater amounts for larger
bathtubs).
3. Run the whirlpool for 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Drain the bath completely and refill with cold water only.
5. Run the whirlpool for 5 to 10 minutes, then drain the bath completely. Depending on the usage and/or the
content of the local water supply, more frequent purging may be necessary.
If you have followed the monthly purging instructions and still have an excess accumulation of bath residue and
desire an alternative cleaning mechanism, we recommend
SUPER SYSTEMS CLEAN PLUS
manufactured by
Stearns Packaging Corporation to rectify this condition. This may be obtained by contacting Aquatic at (800)
945-2726. It is recommended that you follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer with the product.
Repeated use may be necessary.
SUPER SYSTEMS CLEAN PLUS
does not replace necessity to purge your
whirlpool system at least monthly with a low foaming detergent and bleach.
Acceptable Cleaning Procedures for Acrylic and Gelcoat Surfaces
The surface of your whirlpool bathtub will retain its color and gloss indefinitely with normal use, but many bathroom
cleaning agents can harm it. Read and follow the cleaning and maintenance instructions in this booklet.
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To keep your Aquatic unit sparkling clean:
Apply a coat of good quality automotive paste wax and buff to a
high shine with a soft cloth or bath towel. Repeat every six months for easier cleaning and long lasting protection.
NOTE: Do not wax textured standing/walking surfaces.
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For normal cleaning,
any non-abrasive liquid cleaner off the shelf may be used. Be sure to read the label and
follow the cleanser’s recommendations. Do not use harsh abrasives as they will harm and dull the finish of your
unit. Instead, use warm water and liquid detergents, especially those bathroom cleaners recommended for
cleaning fiberglass or acrylic surfaces, such as Mr. Clean
®
* All-Purpose, Lysol
®
* Bathroom, chlorine bleach,
Easy-Off
®
* Mildew stain remover, or Liquid Spic-N-Span
®
* and the like.
*Note: 3-M is a trademark of 3M.
Cascade and Mr. Clean are registered trademarks of Proctor & Gamble.
Lime-Away, Lysol and Easy-Off are registered trademarks of Reckitt Benckiser, Inc.
Spic-n-Span and Comet are registered trademarks of Prestige Brands.
