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ROUTINE HOT TUB MAINTENANCE
REVIEW CHEMICAL HANDLING
SAFETY HINTS
DAILY
1
Test water, and if necessary, add shock.
2
Ensure proper water level is maintained.
WEEKLY
1
Test pH and Alkalinity. Adjust accordingly
2
Top-up chemical dispenser
3
Add sequesterant
(stain and scale controller)
4
Remove and spray cartridge filter with garden hose and re-
install
(see section CARTRIDGE FILTER)
5
Remove and clean out skimmer basket
(see section
CLEANING THE SKIMMER BASKET)
6
Add Shock / oxidizing agent
7
Inspect union connections for o-ring and gasket leaks -
Tighten if loose.
8
Clean stainless steel components that are above the water-
line as indicated on page 22.
MONTHLY
Soak your filter cartridge in a filter cartridge cleaning solu-
tion. Rinse thoroughly and, if possible, allow to dry before
re-installing. Hydropool recommends purchasing a second
filter so that while the first is cleaning, the other is clean
and ready to install.
QUARTERLY
Drain hot tub at least once per quarter and clean the
acrylic shell surface with a non-abrasive cleaner designed
specifically for acrylic surfaces.
See sections CHANGING
THE HOT TUB WATER
and DRAINING YOUR HOT TUB
CLEANING THE SKIMMER BASKET
1
Activate the
HOLD/STANDBY
mode
2
Remove the skimmer basket by rotating the top flange
and lift up.
3
Remove debris from basket. (
Note: Avoid hitting the
basket against objects to knock debris loose as this
may damage the unit)
4 Reinsert basket
5
Take the system out of
HOLD/STANDBY
mode, and as
the pump begins to operate, monitor water flow over the
weir door to assure that it is free floating
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