Elite Spas Platinum I, Owner'S Manual

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WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE
Water Quality In Your Spa
The quality of the water in your spa is important and must be kept clean. Your program will vary depending on your water’s mineral
content, and how often you use your spa, and the amount of people using it.
Here are our suggested step-by-step procedures:
General Information - The three fundamental areas of water maintenance.
* Water Filtration
* Chemical Balance/pH Control * Water Sanitation
Water sanitation is the owners responsibility of maintaining clean quality water in your spa, and is achieved through the regular and
periodic (daily), if necessary addition of an approved sanitizer. The sanitizer will chemically control the bacteria and viruses present
in the fill water or introduced during the use of the spa. Bacteria and viruses can grow quickly in undersanitized spa water.
The water’s chemical balance and pH control are also your responsibility. You will have to add chemicals to maintain proper levels of
Total Alkalinity (TA), Calcium Hardness (CH) and pH. Proper water balance and pH control will minimize scale buildup and
corrosion of metals, extend the life of the spa, and allow the sanitizer to work at maximum efficiency.
Methods For Testing Spa Water
Accurate water testing and analysis are an important part of effectively maintaining your spa water. You must have the ability to test
for:
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Total Alkalinity (TA)
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pH
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Calcium Hardness (CH)
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Sanitizer
Two types of testing methods are recognized and recommended:
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Reagent Test Kit is a method which provides a high level of accuracy. They come in either liquid or tablet form.
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Test Strips are a convenient testing method used by many spa owners. Keep in mind that test strips are susceptible to
heat and moisture.
Basic Chemical Safety
When using chemicals, always read the labels carefully and follow directions. Though chemicals protect you and your spa when used
correctly, they can be hazardous in concentrated form. Observe the following guidelines:
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Allow only a responsible person to handle spa chemicals KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
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Accurately measure the exact quantities specified, never more. Do not overdose your spa.
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Handle all containers with care. Store in a cool, dry well ventilated place.
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Always keep chemical containers closed when not in use. Replace caps on their proper containers.
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Don’t inhale fumes, or allow chemicals to come in contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Wash your hands
immediately afer each use.
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Follow the emergency advice on the product label in case of accidental contact, or if the chemical is swallowed. Call a
doctor or the local Poison Control Center. If a doctor is needed, take the product container along with you so that the
substance can be identified.
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Don’t let chemicals get on surrounding surfaces or landscaping. Rinse off with fresh water if spilled.
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Never smoke around chemicals. Some of the fumes can be highly flammable.
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Don’t store chemicals in the spa equipment compartment.
Adding Spa Chemicals:
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Fold back the spa cover. Carefully remove and set aside the filter lid.
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Push the JETS1 button to turn on the pump 1 to provide high water flow.
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Carefully measure the recommended amount of chemical and slowly pour it into the filter compartment. Use care not to
splash chemicals on your hands, eyes, or on the spa shell surface or cabinet.
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Replace filter lid and run spa for 10 minutes on high speed. Re-install spa cover.
IMPORTANT: Super Cholorination/Non-Chlorine Shock Treatment - NOTE: After administering a super chlorination treatment or
non-chlorine shock to your spa, leave the cover open for a minimum of 20 minutes to allow the oxidizer gas to vent. A high
concentration of trapped oxidizer gas which may exist as a result of the shock treatment (not daily sanitation) may eventually cause
discoloration or vinyl degradation to the bottom of the cover. This type of damage is considered chemical abuse and is not covered
under the terms of the limited warranty of the spa cover.
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