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IMPORTANT WAT ER MAIN T EN A NCE PR OCEDURE S
DA ILY
3 days a week
Check water level.
Keep water above bottom of skimmer
door and a minimum of 1” above highest jet.
Check and adjust chlorine level to 1.0 to 3.0 ppm
if chlorine is used as sanitizer. If Sparkle Clear is used, check
weekly.
W EEKLY
Once a week
Test the spa water
using 3-way water test strips
Adjust pH and total alkalinity.
pH: 7.4 to 7.6 (ideal 7.6).
Total Alkalinity: 80 to 120 ppm
Maintain 1.0 to 3.0 ppm
bromine or free chlorine.
Add 1 ounce of additive, such as “Spa Defender,” to
prevent calcium build-up.
Calcium hardness: 120 to 250 ppm.
Spray filter element to remove loose particles.
MON T HLY
Four to six weeks
Two to three months
Inspect and clean the spa filter cartridge.
It is important
to maintain your spa filter cartridge and keep it clean and free
of particles which can restrict water flow. If the filter is not
cleaned on a regular basis, the filter may clog and restrict water
f l o w, which causes improper filtration and poor jet
performance. See “Filter Cleaning” instructions.
Drain your spa.
Follow the procedures outlined in “Draining
Your Spa” page 22 and clean it following the procedures on
page 23. When refilling your spa, be sure to follow the
procedures outlined in “Balancing Your Spa Water” on the next
page.
