Cal Spas Pneumatic Series, Owner'S Manual

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Sanitizers:
(Bromine and Chlorine)
Chlorine:
Chlorine is generally in liquid form. However, in spa applications you will only want to use Granular Chlorine. This is primarily due to
Chlorine type and strengths. Unlike Bromine, chlorine can only breakdown bacteria and other contaminates to a safe level once, prior to
burning out. The problem that most spa owners have with chlorine, is that levels either get too low from neglect, or too high from trying
to play chemical catch-up. As with all spa chemicals, LESS IS MORE. Take your time whenever adding chemicals to the spa water.
Allowing proper filtration time and adding chemicals slowly, will greatly improve the length of your spa life and performance. You can-
not super chlorinate spas and expect them to last. Be patient and stay with the plan.
Granular Chlorine:
Weekly:
1. Test Chlorine level with test strips. Note: Chlorine Test levels will vary if spa is equipped with Quest 2000 Ozonator.
Test Levels With Quest 2000 Ozonator: 0.5 to 1 Parts Per Million (ppm)
Test Levels Without Quest 2000 Ozonator: 1 to 3 Parts Per Million (ppm)
2. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of Cal Spas’ Granular Chlorine to the spa water weekly. Chlorine dissipation rate will be faster at higher water
temperatures and slower at lower temperatures.
3. Add 2 oz. of Oxidizer Shock weekly into the spa with all of the jets on high speed and the spa cover at least half off for 30 minutes.
This will remove organic material from the spa water, freeing-up your sanitizer to attack more bacteria, and other user waste . This
act greatly improves your sanitizers performance level and reduces spa odor.
Oxidizer Shock:
Shock:
All shock is not created equal. The most common shock you will find in pool and home improvement stores is Chlorinating Shock. This
will destroy your spas Jets, Pillows, Pump Seals and worse. The only shock that you should put in your spa is Cal Spas’ Oxidizer Shock!
Oxidizer shock is the safe, easy way to maintain either Bromine or Chlorine spa chemical plans. By using 1 oz. weekly, you are remov-
ing burnt-out chemicals, bacteria, and other organic material from you spas water. This will drastically improve chemical productiveness,
spa odor, and minimize chemical irritation.
Using Oxidizer Shock:
1. 1 oz. of Cal Spas Oxidizer Shock* Weekly.
2. 1 oz. of Cal Spas Oxidizer Shock* after heavy bather loads.
3. 1 oz. of Cal Spas Oxidizer Shock* if water has a strong odor.
*Spa must be running with all of the jets on high for 30 minutes with the cover half off. If necessary you may repeat Oxidizer Shock
treatments in 30 minute intervals.
Big Water Clarity Issue?
1. Identify the water clarity issue first: Is it Soap, Oil, Bacterial, or Chemical Imbalance.
2. Select the proper treatment.
3. Clean the filter cartridge and increase the amount of filtration until the water clears-up.
4. Add 1 oz. of Oxidizer Shock at a time, in 30 minute intervals, with the spa cover at least half off. Make sure all of the jets are on high.
5. Be patient! With few exceptions, spa water will not clean or clear-up overnight. Cloudy water requires proper identification, the cor-
rect treatment, and plenty of filtration.
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