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WARNING:
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN WATER QUALITY
WILL:
• Increase risk of contracting a waterborne illness (e.g. an
infection bacteria or virus) and/or respiratory ailments.
• Damage the equipment, components and spa shell, which
are not covered under the hot tub’s warranty.
!
CAUTION:
Never store hot tub chemicals inside the hot tub’s
equipment bay. The equipment bay may reach elevated tempera-
tures, this is where high voltage electronic devices are located. This
area is not intended for storage of any kind.
14.1 pH Control
pH is a measure of relative acidity or alkalinity of water and is measured
on a scale of 0 to 14. The midpoint of 7 is said to be neutral, above which
is alkaline and below which is acidic. In spa water, it is very important
to maintain a slightly alkaline condition of 7.4 to 7.6. Problems become
proportionately severe the further outside of this range the water gets.
A low pH will be corrosive to metals in the spa equipment. A high pH will
cause minerals to deposit on the interior surface (scaling). In addition,
the ability of the sanitation agents to keep the spa clean is severely
affected as the pH moves beyond the ideal range. That is why almost all
spa water test kits contain a measure for pH as well as sanitizer. Jacuzzi
offers products that help you maintain the ideal range. These chemicals
are for use in the U.S. only.
14.2 Sanitizing
To destroy bacteria and organic compounds in the spa water, a sanitizer must
be used regularly. Chlorine and bromine are the two most popular sanitizers
used to date. The “Proclear Mineral Spa Clarifier” designed especially for
your hot tub is a beneficial product for water maintenance. Many other
additives are available for your spa. Some are necessary to compensate
for out-of-balance water; some aid in cosmetic water treatment and others
simply alter the feel or smell of the water. Your authorized Jacuzzi dealer can
advise you on the use of these additives. When adding spa shock (chlorine
or non-chlorine) or pH balancing chemicals activate the jet pump(s) and
leave the spa cover open for a minimum of 20 minutes. By doing this you
will allow excessive chemical vapors to exit the spa, protecting pillows and
plastic knobs from chemical attack.