Watkins Solana, Owner'S Manual

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SILVER ION SYSTEM
The Silver Ion system is comprised of the following products:
• FreshStart
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Pre-filter
• Sodium Dichlor
• Monopersulfate (MPS)
• FreshWater
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Silver Ion Purifier
FreshStart
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10,000
Pre-filter is used when filling a spa for the first time or at refill. It attaches to a garden hose and filters out rust, dirt,
detergents, algae and chemicals.
Sodium Dichlor (chlorine) is the only recommended sanitizer that will work in conjunction with all of the other products in this
system.
Monopersulfate (MPS) is an oxidizing chemical used to prevent the buildup of contaminants, maximize sanitizer efficiency, minimize
combined chlorine and improve water clarity.
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Silver Ion Purifier introduces silver ions into the spa water, inhibiting bacteria growth. When combined with MPS or
chlorine, oxidizes particulates in the spa water.
It is important to follow the recommended application and maintenance programs outlined for each product’s use.
If the spa is being used over an extended period of time, such as a whole afternoon or evening, additional sanitizer will be needed.
A weekly “shock treatment” is required.
The shock treatment quickly destroys any remaining contaminants while revitalizing the silver ion cartridge, allowing the silver ions to
continue to be released into the water. Without this weekly shock treatment, the silver ion cartridge may stop releasing silver ions into
the water.
To weekly “shock treat” your spa you may use either MPS or sodium dichlor. It will require much less sodium dichlor to administer
the shock treatment than MPS (1 teaspoon of sodium dichlor has oxidizing capabilities comparable to 2 tablespoons of MPS). Sodium
dichlor may be a more appropriate weekly shock for those users that experience heavy bather load conditions.
IMPORTANT NOTE: MPS is an oxidizer, not a sanitizer.
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