Sunrise spas 670 EZ, Owner'S Manual

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Sunrise Spas 2019 Owner’s Manual
Common Spa Water Problems
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
CLOUDY WATER a) Organic contaminants build up
b) Suspended particles
c) pH high
d)Total Alkalinity too high
e) Hardness too high
f) Poor filtration
g) High dissolved solids
a) Shock treatment with a Spa Shock
b) Add a Brightener, use scum ball
c) Add pH reducer, until pH level reads 7.2 -
7.6
d) Add pH reducer, adjust total alkalinity to
80-150ppm
e) Add a Scale Preventative, circulate
through a water softener until hardness is
150-280ppm.
f) Dirty filter, clean with Cartridge Cleaner
g) Empty spa and refill
COLOURED WATER a) Dissolved copper, iron and other
metals from source water or equipment
b) Algae
c) Fragrance
a) Use Scale Preventative, have your dealer
check water balance
b) Add an Algaecide
c) Stop the use of fragrance
FOAMING a) High concentration of oils and
organic contaminants being agitated by
jets
b) Soft water
a) Squirt Defoamer on foam; use the scum
ball or spa ball
b) Add a Calcium Increaser until hardness is
150-280ppm.
SCALE DEPOSITS High calcium level, high pH, high
alkalinity Drain partially, add a Scale Preventative to
correct pH level to 7.2 - 7.6 and alkalinity to
80-150ppm.
ODOUR High level or organic contaminants,
combined bromine Shock with a Spa Shock
EYE/SKIN IRRITATION pH too low Add a pH Booster until level is 7.2 - 7.6
NO BROMINE READING High concentration of organic
contaminants using up sanitizers Add sanitizers (bromine) until levels are up to
recommended range