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wATER qUALITY ANd MAINTENANcE
ImpORTaNT:
Always keep spa covered when not in use (whether it is empty or full).
It’s important to have clean water. Water maintenance is one of the most important areas of spa ownership. Your dealer can guide you through the
process of achieving and maintaining perfect water in your spa, given your local conditions; here is our suggested step-by-step program.
ImpORTaNT:
see “Water Terminology” section found later in this chapter to help you better understand chemical terms.
Your program will depend on your water’s mineral content, how often you use your spa, and how many people use it.
Watkins has developed the everFresh
®
water care system for its spas, which is an alternative to using an entirely chlorine-based system. This
system uses silver ions, ozone, and an oxidizer (monopersulfate or MPs) and dichlor to sanitize the spa. It includes the
Clean Screen
Pre-Filter,
the FreshWater
®
III high output ozone system, and the FreshWater
Ag+
®
silver ion purifier.
gENERAl INFORMATION
THe THree fUndaMenTaL areaS of WaTer MaInTenanCe:
•
Water Filtration
•
Chemical Balance/pH Control
•
Water Sanitation
Water sanitation is the responsibility of the spa owner, 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 use of the spa. Bacteria and
viruses can grow quickly in undersanitized spa water.
The water’s chemical balance and pH control are also the responsibility of the spa owner. 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 metal corrosion,
extend the life of the spa, and allow the sanitizer to work at maximum efficiency.
METHOdS FOR TESTINg THE SPA WATER
Accurate water testing and analysis are important parts of effectively maintaining your spa water. you must have the ability to test for:
• Total Alkalinity (TA)
• pH
• Calcium Hardness (CH)
• Sanitizer
Two types of testing methods are recognized and recommended by Watkins:
Test Strips
are a convenient testing method used by many spa owners. Keep in mind that test strips are susceptible to heat and moisture
contamination, which will result in inaccurate readings.
The Reagent Test Kit
is a method which provides a high level of accuracy.
ImpORTaNT:
Always read and carefully follow the directions included with the Test Kit or Test Strips to ensure the accuracy of the test results.
baSIC CHeMICaL SafeTy
When using chemicals, read the labels carefully and follow directions precisely. Though chemicals protect you and your spa when used correctly,
they can be hazardous in concentrated form. Always observe the following guidelines:
• Allow only a responsible person to handle spa chemicals.
KEEP THEM OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS.
• Accurately measure the exact quantities specified, never more. Do not overdose your spa.
• Handle all containers with care. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place.
• Always keep chemical containers closed when not in use. Replace caps on their proper containers.
• Don’t inhale fumes, or allow chemicals to come in contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Wash your hands immediately after use.
• 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.
• Don’t let chemicals get on surrounding surfaces or landscaping. Don’t use a vacuum cleaner to clean up chemical spills.
• Never smoke around chemicals. Some fumes can be highly flammable.
• Don’t store any chemicals in the spa equipment compartment.
HoW To add CHeMICaLS To THe WaTer
ImpORTaNT:
All spa water chemicals, including granulated dichlor, MPs, granulated pH increaser or decreaser, granulated total alkalinity
increaser, calcium hardness increaser, liquid stain and scale inhibitor, and liquid defoamer must always be added directly into the filter compartment
while the jet pump is running in high speed mode, and it must run for a minimum of ten minutes.
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