9. sanitizing with non-Chlorine shock (potassium
peroxymonosulfate)
When sanitizing your spa with Non-Chlorine Shock
you should add the correct dose directly to the spa
water with the jets running.
Non-Chlorine Shock will give up to two hours of safe
bathing. if you use the spa for more than two hours it
will be necessary to re-dose.
On a weekly basis it is important to shock your spa with
NON-CHLORiNE SHOCK or double dose of CHLORiNE
GRANULES.
Note: Use only branded Hot Tub Barn chemicals to
ensure premium performance.
startInG yOur spa wItH new water
1. As your spa fills with tap water, add 2 and a half
teaspoons of STABiLiSED CHLORiNE GRANULES to
the spa water. This will provide the initial protection
against bacteria in your pipes.
Note: If you live in a hard water area, fill the spa with
soft water if available. The calcium balance should be
between 40-250 ppm.
2. When the spa is completely filled with water
complete the following.
3. if possible, have your authorised Riptide dealer test
the Calcium Hardness (CH) of your water and adjust as
per your dealer’s recommendation (the correct level of
CH depends on your overall water conditions).
4. Test and adjust the Total alkalinity (TA) to the range
of 125-150 PPM (parts per million).
5. Test and adjust the pH to the range of 7.2-7.6.
6. After the water has circulated for approximately a
quarter of an hour, retest the chlorine level in your
water and add the correct amount to raise the level to
between 3—5 PPM.
Start-up water chemistry is now complete. However, it
may take several days for the filter to completely clear
the water.
MAINTENANCE
MaIntaInInG spa water
sanitizer and pH levels
it is important to test and adjust the sanitizer and pH
levels of your spa on a daily basis.
With each sanitizer test, use STABiLiSED CHLORiNE
GRANULES to maintain the following levels:
with ozone
Chlorine Level: 3—5 PPM
To maintain the above sanitizer level with CHLORiNE,
please refer to your authorised Riptide dealer for
assistance.
shock dose
Once a week, and when the spa is not in use, shock
dose the spa water by adding the following:
Add four tablespoons of NON-CHLORiNE SHOCK to
the spa water.
stain and scale control
Use a SCALE iNHiBiTOR as per the instructions on the
manufacturer’s label.
foam control
As required, use FOAM REDUCER as per the
instructions on the manufacturer’s label.
Cloudy water prevention and control
Use a WATER CLARiFiER as per the instructions on
the manufacturer’s label. if the spa water is cloudy call
your Riptide dealer for advice.
water CHeMIstry trOuBlesHOOtInG
Prior to each spa use, check the water. if the water
appears cloudy or off-colour, has significant surface
foam or smells of chlorine, then there is a problem
with the water and it needs to be treated or drained.
Using the spa of the spa section in these conditions
could result in a skin rash or other irritation.
For assistance in handling water chemistry problems,
consult your authorised Riptide dealer or another
service centre capable of performing a detailed Water
Analysis.
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