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4. Add sodium bromide (such as BromiCharge)
Water temperature between 32° and 38° C (90° and
100° F) helps dissolve sodium bromide and facilitates the
adjustment of the maintenance level.
Start the pump to allow water to circulate and slowly add
sodium bromide uniformly in the spa by simply pouring
it from the container.
Metric Calculation:
Add 0.143 kg of sodium bromide which has a guarantee
of at least a 98% active ingredient, such as BromiCharge,
per 100 L of water to attain 1 400 ppm TDS value (Total
Dissolved Solids).
Example, if your spa holds 1200 L of water, add 1.72 kg of
sodium bromide (12 X 0.143 kg).
Imperial Calculation:
Add sodium bromide which has a guarantee of at least a
98% active ingredient, such as BromiCharge per 100 US
gallons of water.
Example, if your spa holds 300 US gallons of water,
add 3.6 lbs of sodium bromide (3 X 1.2 lb).
Note: Your spa manufacturer can tell you how much
water your spa holds (in liters or gallons).
Sodium bromide information
In Canada, the in.clear must only be used with
sodium bromide (such as BromiCharge) scheduled or
registered under the Pest Control Product Act.
In the USA, the sodium bromide (such as
BromiCharge) must be registered under the EPA.
Your warranty will be void if a product other than
sodium bromide is used as a substitute.
Do not inhale the product or get into your eyes!
First Aid instructions should appear on the label
of the registered sodium bromide container.
Do not use any other sanitation chemicals
(including shock) other than sodium bromide
in the spa.
When adding fresh water to the spa, start a Boost
to help build a residual bromine bank.
1. Drain and clean the spa
It's important to completely drain and clean the spa
to remove all residues accumulated on the surface
and inside or around the jet area. After draining the spa,
use spa cleaning products only. Household cleaners
contain additives such as phosphates which may affect
the bromine production. When the spa is clean, rinse it
off thoroughly with a garden hose.
It's extremely important to clean your filter cartridge
with a filter soaking solution or replace your filter
cartridges.
It is important that the spa is well cleaned and rinsed
prior to the startup of the new system. Some biofilms
may have formed in the spa that could prevent
the system from functioning properly. We strongly
recommend the use of a flushing product such
as Spa System Flush, Swirl Away or National
Chemistry Spa Purge to clean the plumbing even
if the spa is brand new.
2. Refill the spa with fresh water
After the in.clear unit has been installed, check the TDS
(Total Dissolved Solids) of the water you'll use to refill
the spa. Verifying the TDS range can be done by your
local spa dealer. The TDS range should be within 50
and 400 PPM. When you're certain the water is within
the proper TDS range, refill your spa.
If your TDS is higher than 500 PPM, ask your
spa dealer for additional information to help
reduce initial TDS.
DO NOT use water
from a "Salt Water Softener" system.
Make sure there is adequate flow and that no airlocks
are trapped in the unit's plumbing. If airlocks are formed,
start the pump and slowly loosen one of the union
nuts to release the air trapped in the plumbing. Tighten
the nut again after you are done.
3. Adjust water chemistry in the spa
Proper chemical maintenance of a spa is essential
for the health of bathers. Maintaining the quality of
the spa water within these specified values will enhance
your enjoyment of the spa and prolong the life of the
in.clear system.
For best results, adjust to the following water chemistry
parameters. Check these parameters periodically.
Calcium hardness (TH): between 150 and 200 PPM
Total Alkalinity: between 100 and 120 PPM
pH: between 7.2 and 7.8
Water chemistry should be balanced before adding
sodium bromide into the water. It's essential that the
water chemistry parameters are within the proposed
range to obtain optimal system performance.
High Calcium Hardness may lead to faster
calcification of the electrolytic plates.
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