Tadpole Hot Tubs 2004, Owner'S Manual

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Total Alkalinity (TA)
he measure of carbonates and bicarbonates in the water. Low TA can cause pH to be unstable causing
e or scale forming to the hot tub and its equipment. To correct low TA, add a Total
lkalinity Increaser. High TA can cause scale build-up, cloudy water, as well as other pH problems. If the
he measure of dissolved calcium in the water. Low CH (soft water) can stain the hot tub surface as well
lcium Hardness Increaser.
Hig ot tub surface and
equipme ot Tub dealer.
tain and Scale Control
ot tub water that is polluted with body oils and lotions combined with high water temperatures, can
porary fix add a Foam Remover . The best way to control
am is to super chlorinate the water; this will destroy the soap agents that normal levels of sanitizer will
blespoons per 100 gallons .
ter Prevention and Control
The b water becomes cloudy. First, non-filterable liquid waste (e.g.
per d the water. To remove these substances, Super Sanitize the water.
Second contaminated the water. To remove these
ubstances use a Water Clarifier.
uthorized Tadpole Hot Tub dealer.
. Once the hot tub is filled, add the prescribed dose of Water Clarifier. This will clear the water of any
rticulates that may be in the new water.
4 to 7.6.
. After the hot tub water has circulated for one hour, add ½ teaspoons of granular Chlorine or 1
teas
san
Without Ozone With Ozone
7. Sta
com e water.
portant: Unless you have ozone, do not use the hot tub if the sanitizer level is below 1.0 PPM.
T
the water to be corrosiv
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hot tub water has high TA, contact your authorized Tadpole Hot Tub dealer.
Calcium Hardness (CH)
T
as corrosion to the hot tub and its equipment. To correct low CH, add a Ca
h CH (hard water) can cause cloudy water as well as rough scale build-up on the h
nt. If the hot tub water has high CH, contact your authorized Tadpole H
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Stain and scale problems are common in hot water environments. To help prevent and control staining
and scaling, add a Stain & Scale Inhibitor.
Foam Control
H
cause excessive surface foaming. For a tem
fo
not. Add 2 ta
Cloudy Wa
re are two basic reasons that hot tu
spiration) has contaminate
, non-filterable micro-particulate waste (e.g. dust) has
s
Note: Names of hot tub chemicals will vary from one manufacturer to another. Please contact your
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STARTING THE HOT TUB WITH NEW WATER
1.
Add the prescribed dose of Stain and Scale Inhibitor while filling the spa. This will provide the initial
protection against staining and scaling.
Note: Do not use soft water unless the mineral content is
raised immediately .
2
micro-pa
3. If possible, have your authorized Tadpole Hot Tub dealer test the CH of your spa. Adjust as per your
dealers recommendations.
4. Test and adjust the TA. The TA should measure 125 to 150 Parts Per Million (PPM).
5. Test and adjust the pH. The pH should measure 7.
6
poon of granular Bromine per each 200 gallons of hot tub water. After several hours, check
itizer level and adjust, if necessary, to the following:
Chlorine Level 2.0 PPM 1.0 PPM
Bromine Level 3.0 PPM 2.0 PPM
rt-up water chemistry is now complete. However, it may take several days for the filter to
pletely clear th
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