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degradation to the bottom of the cover or the tile grouting, which would not be covered under the terms of your limited warranty.
WaRNING:
Always allow the Free Available chlorine to fall to 5 ppm before using the spa.
WaRNING:
Never leave an open spa unattended, especially if there are children present!
bUILdIng a SanITIZer roUTIne
during the first month of ownership, measure the sanitizer residual daily in order to establish standards for user Load and usage Time versus
sanitizer Needed.
• The User Load of the spa is the number of times anyone enters the spa.
• The Usage Time is simply the amount of time a user spends in the spa.
• Sanitizer needed is the amount of Free Chlorine Residual needed to accommodate the number of users and their combined usage time.
For example, two spa users who regularly use the spa once an evening for twenty minutes create a specific and somewhat consistent demand on
the sanitizer. during the first month of ownership, these two users can determine exactly how much sanitizer to use in order to maintain the proper
residual. If, at any time, the user load and/or usage pattern changes dramatically (invited guests), the amount and frequency of sanitizer required
increases dramatically.
The greater the usage time or the user load, the faster the residual value is diminished.
SUPPLeMenTaL WaTer MaInTenanCe
Proper water sanitation and mineral balance (pH control) are absolutely essential for a complete spa water maintenance program. Here are three
other popular water additives that are optional:
MIneraL dePoSIT InHIbITorS
As water evaporates from your spa and new water is added, the amount of dissolved minerals will increase. (Minimize evaporation by keeping the
cover on the spa whenever possible.) The spa water may eventually become “hard” (calcium Hardness too high) enough to damage the heater by
calcifying its surface. Proper pH control can minimize this.
Normal soap build-up will require water replacement regularly enough that mineral deposits normally are not a problem.
occasionally, high iron or copper content in the water may produce green or brown stains on the spa. A mineral deposit inhibitor may help to reduce
these metals.
NOTE:
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 spa. In-line pre-filters can be purchased at your
local
Hot Spring
®
dealer.
foaM InHIbITorS
spa water requires changing due to the buildup of soap in the water. Typically, soap will cause the spa water to foam when the jets are used. soap
is introduced into the spa 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 spa. 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 spa. Depending on the soap input, the water should last about four months before needing to be drained.
OZONE (OPTIONAl EqUIPMENT)
ozone is a powerful oxidizing agent which is produced in nature, and artificially by man. ozone will oxidize a wide range of water contaminants,
from soap residue to bacteria.
The FreshWater
®
III high-output ozone system is the only ozone purification system approved for installation in your Limelight collection spa.
The FreshWater III ozone system features corona discharge (cd) technology to produce a higher concentration of ozone than is produced by
competing ultraviolet light (uV) ozone systems.
The under-the-cabinet mounted FreshWater III high-output ozone system offers less-visible installation and is less susceptible to the effects of
freezing temperatures. To access it for inspection, remove the equipment compartment panel to check the unit operation (this is usually done prior
to disconnecting the power to the spa before draining).
The FreshWater III high-output ozone system greatly enhances the quality of the spa water when used to supplement the spa owner’s regular
water maintenance program. contrary to some information circulated throughout the pool and spa industry regarding ozone systems, ozone
CaN
NOT
be used as a single-source sanitizer, water clarifier, anti-foamer, and mineral chelating agent. A secondary source sanitizer must be used
to maintain 2.0 ppm (2.0 mg/L) of Free Available chlorine (FAc). Watkins Manufacturing corporation recommends that a chemical maintenance
program based on recognized and documented industry standards still be followed when using an ozone purification system to assure water
sanitation and the highest quality purified water.
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