Hydropool 13FFP Aquaplay, Owner'S Manual

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SWIM SPA WATER BALANCE – GENERAL OVERVIEW
NOTABLE POINTS
• The reliability and longevity of your swim spa support
equipment are directly related to how well water quality is
maintained!
• The small volume of water in your swim spa is easily
affected by the introduc on of oils, lo ons, perspira on and
chemicals. It is impera ve that you give your swim spa
regular a en on to maintain clean, safe and balanced water
to prevent premature damage and/or failure (corrosion/
calcifica on) to the support equipment. Maintaining proper
swim spa water balance and sani zer levels is extremely
important. Neglected hot water will allow bacteria to quickly
spread.
• The mineral content of swim spa water increases due to
water evapora on, sani zers and other chemicals. If the
mineral concentra on, par cularly calcium, becomes too
high, the minerals will literally “drop” or precipitate out of
the water and deposit on the swim spa walls, plumbing, jets,
in the filter and on the heater element.
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It is very important that pH be checked frequently and
maintained in the recommended range as indicated in the
chart WATER BALANCE SUMMARY FOR YOUR SWIM SPA
• It is also very important that Total Alkalinity (the ability of
the water to resist a change in pH) be maintained in the
recommended range as indicated in the chart
WATER
BALANCE SUMMARY FOR YOUR SWIM SPA
• Although there may be two iden cal swim spa models right
next door to each other, the maintenance requirements will
be different, dependant on such factors as:
– bather load
– frequency of use/quan ty of bathers
– different body chemistry
– sun vs. shade
– temperature
For these reasons, it is very important to develop proper swim
spa water maintenance habits and follow your Hydropool
retailer’s recommended water maintenance procedures.
• Never pre - mix chemicals with each other prior to adding
to hot tub water.
• Add only one chemical to the water at a me.
• Always add chemicals to water and not vice - versa.
• Chemicals may be corrosive, so handle with care and
store in a cool dark place.
• Never smoke near chemicals as most are flammable
• Ensure any spilled chemicals are carefully cleaned up
immediately.
• Always have the POISON CONTROL telephone number
handy in the event of an emergency.
• Keep chemicals out of children‘s reach
• Wear safety glasses and gloves when handling chemicals.
INITIAL WATER FILL & BALANCE
1 Make sure the swim spa is circula ng.
2 Add a sequesterant (stain and scale controller). Allow
water to circulate for an hour before adding anything else to
the swim spa water.
3 Add a Shock / oxidizing agent .
4 Add sani zing tablets (Bromine or Chlorine) to the
dispenser:
Your Hydropool swim spa comes with a built in bromine/chlorine dis-
penser, (located in the lid of the cartridge filter housing), refer to sec-
on CARTRIDGE FILTER for details on removing and re - installing the lid.
Once the filter lid is removed, you’ll no ce a clear 2.5 cm (1”) diameter
tube extending from the bo om of the lid.
DISPENSER
WARNING
CHEMICAL HANDLING SAFETY HINTS
Expose the large Refill hole at the end of the tube and add 5 or 6 tablets. Do not overfill dispenser as performance will be
affected. Turn to expose the largest area and allow water to circulate for 3 or 4 hours before tes ng level. Adjust to lesser
area as necessary to maintain a level of
3 – 5 PPM Sani zer.
Floa ng dispenser: As above, add 6 or 7 tablets, adjust ini ally to ‘5’, allow water to circulate for 3 to 4 hours, then test.
The tablets will dissolve slowly over a 10 - 14 day period, depending on se ng, and use of the hot tub.
5 Test pH and Total Alkalinity and also adjust accordingly.
Expose the large Refill hole at the end of the tube and add 5 or 6 tablets.
Do not overfill dispenser as performance will be affected. Turn to
expose the largest area and allow water to circulate for 3 to 4 hours before tes ng level. Adjust to lesser area as necessary to
maintain a level of
3 - 5 PPM Sani zer.
Heater and other component failure
due to improper water balance is not
covered under warranty.