Solana DRAFT 00, Owner'S Manual

Page: 113 / 127

Question: What happens if I do not add the weekly non-chlorine oxidizer treatment?
Answer: The contaminants in the water may coat the silver ion cartridge’s ceramic beads, blocking the silver ions’ release into the
water. When this occurs, there will be no residual of silver ions present in the water, eliminating them from the sanitizing process.
Question: How often should the FreshWater
Ag+
®
silver ion purifier cartridge be replaced?
Answer: The cartridge must be replaced every four months. Please refer to the instructions provided with each FreshWater
Ag+
®
silver
ion purifier cartridge.
Question: Why can’t I use bromine or biguanides instead of MPS or chlorine?
Answer: Bromine and biguanides will chemically react with the sanitizing action of the silver ions. This will eliminate their beneficial
sanitizing effect.
D
OS AND
D
ON
’
TS
• DO check your MPS or Sodium Dichlor chemical level prior to each use.
• DO change the FreshWater
Ag+
®
silver ion purifier every 4 months.
• DO test Total Alkalinity and pH weekly.
• DO use MPS for spas only, such as Hot Spring
®
MPS non-chlorine oxidizer .
• DO store all chemicals in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place.
• DO check your sanitizer prior to each use.
• DON’T use bromine, sodium bromide or biguanides. These are an active sanitizer and
will combine with the silver ions to inactivate them.
• DON’T use a water clarifier. Clarifiers will cause the spa water to become cloudy.
CHLORINE (SODIUM DICHLOR)
A. Sanitizing chemicals, such as chlorine, are oxidants that kill bacteria and viruses in the
water. The Free Available Chlorine (FAC) is a measure of the amount of unused chlorine
available to sanitize the spa. The recommended FAC for your spa water is 3.0-5.0 ppm.
47
™