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WAT ER QU A L I TY AND MAIN T EN A NCE
G E NE RAL GUID E L INES FOR WATER QUA L I TY
M A IN T E N A N C E
Maintaining water quality within specific limits will
enhance your enjoyment and prolong the life of
the spa. Safe, comfortable and clean spa water is a
fairly simple task to achieve, but it does require
attention because of the numerous factors that can
alter it. There is no one formula to be followed
because of the variables, i.e. quality of the water
used to fill the spa, water temperature, user load,
etc. For specific guidelines for water quality
maintenance, consult your Vita Spa dealer who can
assist you to develop a program based on your
specific needs. Disregard for water maintenance
will result in poor soaking conditions, damage your
spa investment, and possibly void your warranty.
S PA WATER MAINTENANCE CO N S I STS OF THRE E
S E PA RATE, EAS ILY DEVELO PED PR O G RA M S :
Sanitizing and maintaining a safe level of
sanitizer in the spa water. Balancing the pH and
maintaining the recommended mineral content
level. Achieving and maintaining water clarity.
SA NI T I Z IN G
To destroy bacteria and organic compounds in the
spa water, a sanitizer must be used regularly. Th e
use of ozone as an oxidizer has proven to be an
effective method to help maintain water
cleanliness, but a residual chemical sanitizer such
as bromine, the most common sanitizer used in
spas, must be used in conjunction with ozone. Do
not drop bromine tablets directly in the spa. Th e
use of a floater is required to dispense safely and
properly the right amount of bromine in the spa
w a t e r. A bromine residual of 2 to 3 PPM is
generally considered desirable. A two-part bromine
system or granular chlorine (Dichlor) are also
acceptable sanitizers.
pH CO N T R O L
pH is a measure of acidity and alkalinity of the spa
w a t e r. The recommended pH for spa water is 7. 4
to 7.6 PPM. Below 7.0 (considered neutral), the
spa water is acidic and can cause damage to the
heating system. Above 7.8 the water is too alkaline
and can result in cloudy water and scale formation
on the spa shell, heater and cover.
IMP O R TANT: NEVER USE CHLO RINE TA BL ETS
( T RI C HLOR) IN YO UR SPA .
This chemical can have an extremely corrosive
effect on certain materials in the spa. Also, the use
of liquids, chlorine or acid, are not recommended.
Damage caused by use of any chemical, is not
covered under the spa warranty.
OZO NE WATER PURIFI C ATION SYST E M
The use of Ozone has become very popular in
spas as a water treatment method. In addition to
being a strong oxidizer, Ozone makes spa waters
easier to maintain, creates “softer” water with no
skin or eye irritation, reduces chemical sanitizer by
up to 70% and helps provide a pleasant, sparkling
environment.
Used in conjunction with a residual chemical
sanitizer such as bromine, Ozone provides the
safest and most effective way to ensure max i m u m
water quality.
Your spa comes equipped with a 24 - h o u r
BI OZO NE water purification system, the most
efficient and effective system to introduce ozone in
spa water. After being filtered and heated, the spa
water goes through a venturi ozone injector known
as a “Vitazone Injector”. The Vitazone Injector draws
ozone from a high efficiency ozone generator
and mixes it under pressure with the water.
The ozonated water travels around the spa before
it is discharged into the main body of water.
The Vitazone injector and travel time provide
optimum ozonation effectiveness with minimum
undissolved ozone release.
