Endless Pools X2000 SwimCross, Owner'S Manual

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Page 24 Water Quality and Maintenance
3. Run the spa until all 16 ounces of the vinegar are gone. This should
allow an ample flow of vinegar to be run through the injector and clear
the blockage.
4. Reinstall the tubing to the bottom of the ozonator.
VACATION WATER CARE
INSTRUCTIONS
If you plan to be away from home, follow these instructions to ensure
that the water quality of your exercise system is maintained:
SHORT TIME PERIODS (3-5 DAYS):
1. Adjust the pH by following the instructions outlined in the Water Quality
and Maintenance section.
2. Sanitize the water by following the shock procedures also listed in the
Water Quality and Maintenance section.
3. Lock your cover in place using the coverlocks.
4. Set Water Care Mode to Away from Home (pg.13 & 17).
5. Upon your return, sanitize the water by following the shock procedures,
and balance the pH.
LONG TIME PERIODS (5-14 DAYS):
Prior to leaving:
1. At least one day before you leave, set both Water Care Modes to Away.
IMPORTANT:
Exercise system water oxidizers such as sodium
dichlor (chlorine) maintain their level of effectiveness substantially
longer in cool water 15°C ( 59°F ) than in hot water 38°C - 40°C (101°F to
104°F).
2. Adjust the pH as required. Sanitize the water by following the shock
procedures.
Upon your return:
3. Sanitize the water by following the shock procedures. Return the set
temperature to its original setting. The exercise system water will be
safe for you to use once the Free Available Chlorine residual level has
dropped below 5.0 ppm.
IMPORTANT: If you will not be using your exercise system for an
extended period of time (in excess of 14 days) and an outside
maintenance service (or neighbor) is not available to assist with the
water maintenance, draining or winterizing of the exercise system is
recommended.
SUPPLEMENTAL WATER MAINTENANCE
Proper water sanitation and mineral balance (pH control) are absolutely
essential for a complete exercise system water maintenance program.
Here are two other popular water additives that are optional:
Mineral Deposit Inhibitors
As water evaporates from your exercise system and new water is
added, the amount of dissolved minerals will increase. (Minimize
evaporation by keeping the cover on the exercise system whenever
possible.) The exercise system water may eventually become “hard”
(Calcium Hardness too high) enough to damage the heater by calcifying
its surface. Proper pH control can minimize this.
Occasionally, high iron or copper content in the water may produce
green or brown stains on the exercise system. A stain and scale
inhibitor may help to reduce these metals.
IMPORTANT: Well water may contain high concentrations of minerals.
The use of a low water volume, extra-fine pore water filter (in-line pre-
filter such as the CLEAN SCREEN pre-filter) will help to remove many
of the larger particles during the filling of the exercise system. In-line
pre-filters can be purchased at your local ENDLESS POOLS dealer.
Foam Inhibitors
Exercise system water requires changing due to the buildup of soap in
the water. Typically, soap will cause the exercise system water to foam
when the jets are used. Soap is introduced into the exercise system
water from two sources: users’ bodies, which retain a soap residual after
showering, and swimming apparel, which retains soap after washing.
Foam inhibitors can suppress foam, but cannot remove soap from the
water. Soap is very difficult to remove from the water because soap
is not oxidized by any chemical added to the exercise system. Only
ozone can oxidize soap. Eventually the soap build-up in the water will be
concentrated, resulting in an unclean feeling on the bather’s skin, which
is impossible to remedy. When this occurs, it’s time to drain and refill the
exercise system.
GLOSSARY
The following chemical terms are used in this Water Quality and
Maintenance section. Understanding their meaning will help you to
better understand the water maintenance process.
Bromamines: Compounds formed when bromine combines with
nitrogen from body oils, urine, perspiration, etc. Unlike chloramines,
bromamines have no pungent odor, and are effective sanitizers.
Bromine: A halogen sanitizer (in the same chemical family as chlorine).
Bromine is commonly used in stick, tablet, or granular form however,
stick and tablet form should NOT be used.
Calcium Hardness: The amount of dissolved calcium in the exercise
system water. This should be approximately 50 -150 ppm. High levels of
calcium can cause cloudy water and scaling. Low levels can cause harm
to the exercise system equipment.
Chloramines:
Compounds formed when chlorine combines with
nitrogen from body oils, urine, perspiration, etc. Chloramines can cause
eye irritation as well as having a strong odor. Unlike bromamines,
chloramines are weaker, slower sanitizers.
Chlorine: An efficient sanitizing chemical for exercise systems. Watkins
Wellness recommends the use of sodium dichlor-type granulated
chlorine. This type is preferred because it is totally soluble and nearly pH
neutral.
Chlorine (or Bromine) Residual: The amount of chlorine or bromine
remaining after chlorine or bromine demand has been satisfied. The
residual is, therefore, the amount of sanitizer which is chemically available to
kill bacteria, viruses and algae.
Corrosion: The gradual wearing away of metal and plastic exercise
system parts, usually caused by chemical action. Generally, corrosion
is caused by low pH or by water with levels of TA, CH, pH or sanitizer which
are outside the recommended ranges.
Halogen: Any one of these five elements: fluorine, chlorine, bromine,
iodine, and astatine.
MPS:
Monopersulfate is a non-chlorine oxidizer.
Nitric Acid:
The formulation of nitric acid, a highly corrosive chemical, is a
byproduct of the ozone generating process. Nitric acid is produced in very
small quantities and is readily dissolved in the water stream with ozone.
Oxidizer: The use of an oxidizing chemical is to prevent the buildup of
contaminants, maximize sanitizer efficiency, minimize combined chlorine
and improve water clarity. See MPS and Ozone.
Ozone: Ozone is a powerful oxidizing agent which is produced in
nature and artificially by man. Ozone forms no byproducts, oxidizes