Tadpole Hot Tubs 2004, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
EMISTRY
safe for a spa. No
nd micro-contaminants that are not visible to the naked eye. Properly testing and treating your hot tub
essential for the health of the hot tub as well as the people using it.
ical maintenan help control and prevent the following:
cteria, algae and which can spread disease and infection to humans
nd scale hot tub shell, equipment, and piping
filters
s follow manufa ns. Use an accurate test kit to perform all chemical tests.
emicals. With Bromine tablets, add chemicals directly to the spa, evenly
hemicals ov the water. Run the filter pump on high speed for at least 15
ng any ls.
MISTRY
e and safe sanitizers include any of the
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Granular Chlorine (Dichlor)
ine
rly)
ote: Chlorine tablets must not be used in the spa. It could damage the hot tub and void the warranty.
S
ormal sanitation does not eliminate non-filterable wastes, such as perspiration, oils, hair sprays, etc. and
w tances make the water unattractive in appearance, odor, and can
in er sanitation is achieved by “shocking” the hot tub water with a
on-chlorine shock (potassium peroxymonosulfate), granular chlorine (dichlor), or granular bromine.
alance is extremely important in controlling bacteria, providing water that is comfortable to the
ser, and preventing damage to the hot tub and equipment. pH is the measure of acidity and basicity in
e water, the pH scale ranges from 0 – 14. pH levels under 7.0 are acidic while pH levels over 7.0 are
asic. The proper pH range for a hot tub is 7.4 to 7.6.
High pH levels (over 7.6): can cause scale build-up on the hot tub and its equipment, cloudy
water, a prematurely dirty filter, and less effective chlorine sanitation. To correct high pH levels,
add a pH decreaser.
Low pH levels (under 7.4): can cause discomfort to the hot tub users and corrosion to the hot
tub equipment. To increase pH levels, add a pH increaser.
Note: Never use muriatic or hydrochloric acid to adjust pH as it can damage the hot tub shell and
surroundings.
WATER CH
Tap water that is safe to drink is not always rmal tap water is usually filled with minerals
a
water is
Proper chem
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Ba fungi,
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Staining a build-up on the
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Clogged
Note: Alway cturer’s instructio
Never mix ch the exception of
spreading the c er the surface of
minutes after applyi chemica
OVERVIEW OF WATER CHE
Sanitation
Sanitizers kill bacteria and keep the water clean. Effectiv
following:
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Granular Brom
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Bromine tablets (use with caution and test regula
N
uper Sanitation
N
ill build up in the water. These subs
terfere with sanitizer effectiveness. Sup
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pH Control
Proper pH b
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th
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