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When: 

What to do: 

Every day  Run spa according to recommendations supplied to you by 

the manufacturer of your spa.

Before 

Test the water with Nature2 Spa Test Strip  

each use equivalent). If the MPS

2

 level is low, add  

 

 

1 tablespoon of  MPS

2

 to spa per 250 gallons (approx. 

 

1000 liters).  Note: 1 tablespoon is approximately 1/2  

 

ounce or 16 grams.

 

Use the Nature2 Spa Test Strip (or equivalent) to test the  

 

spa water after each addition of MPS

2

.

 

If the test strip indicates levels below the OK range, add 1 
tablespoon MPS

2

 to spa per 250 gallons and re-test. Enter 

spa only after test strip indicates a sufficient level of MPS

2

.

After 

Add 1 tablespoon of MPS

2

 to spa per 250 gallons 

each use  (approx. 1000 liters).

Once 

Adjust the pH, total alkalinity, and hardness as  

per week  needed. A convenient way to test pH and total  
 

alkalinity is the Nature2 Spa Test Strip.

Every 4 

Drain and refill your spa. Replace Nature2 Spa and  

months 

repeat sanitizer start-up.

 Operation and Maintenance

There is one (1) recipe for maintaining clean, clear, sanitized 

water with minimum time and effort. This recipe provides the 

easiest and most economical way to care for your Nature

2

®

 

Spa.

Low-Chlorine Recipe  

Ingredients:

•   Nature

2

 Spa

•   Non-chlorine oxidizer (MPS

2

)

3

•   Nature

2

 Spa Test Strips

4

, or equivalent (MPS

2

, pH, 

and total alkalinity) 

•   pH, hardness and total alkalinity adjusting 

chemicals 

•   Dichlor

1

, EPA registered source

Summary of Contents for Nature2 Spa

Page 1: ...void health hazards Failure to follow these instructions can lead to sickness from bacteria and other noxious organisms ATTENTION Failure to heed the following can result in permanent injury or drowning PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS CAUTION In the unlikely event that a cartridge breaks mineral media should not be ingested by humans or animals as it may cause gastri...

Page 2: ...ater quality in any spa Remember your Nature2 Spa dealer can provide advice and service Directions for Use It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling Nature2 Spa Compatibility Important When converting either a biguanide or bromide treated spa to a Nature2 Spa the spa must be completely drained and refilled Then follow the Nature2 Spa start up p...

Page 3: ... water balance Element pH Range 7 2 7 6 If too low The surface of your spa can become etched Metal parts in the pump and plumbing will corrode How to fix Add pH increaser If too high Scale forms on the surface of your spa The water can become cloudy Equipment can be damaged How to fix Add pH decreaser Element Calcium Hardness Range 200 400 ppm If too high Rough discolored deposits scale will form ...

Page 4: ...liters Note 1 5 tablespoons is approximately 3 4 ounce or 24 grams Do not enter the spa if the free available chlorine residual is over 5 ppm Important Initial superoxidation with dichlor1 is required to burn off contaminants and activate cartridge 4 Run spa according to recommendations supplied to you by the manufacturer of your spa Assembly and Installation Diagrams The Nature2 Spa comes in thre...

Page 5: ...spa filter systems are configured with a standpipe running the length of the filter core Simply slide unit in from the top Position near the top half of the cartridge for easy retrieval Closed Top Slide unit in from the bottom Position unit to rest on shelf inside filter core 5 Closed Top Open Top with Stand Pipe Open Top correct Open Top wrong Note When installed the Nature2 Spa must be at least ...

Page 6: ...s a sufficient level of MPS2 After Add 1 tablespoon of MPS2 to spa per 250 gallons each use approx 1000 liters Once Adjust the pH total alkalinity and hardness as per week needed A convenient way to test pH and total alkalinity is the Nature2 Spa Test Strip Every 4 Drain and refill your spa Replace Nature2 Spa and months repeat sanitizer start up Operation and Maintenance There is one 1 recipe for...

Page 7: ... adjust accordingly 4 Nature2 Spa Test Strips are available at your local Nature2 Dealer Note As an alternative to MPS2 an EPA registered source of dichlor1 may be substituted 1 tablespoon dichlor1 approximately 3 tablespoons MPS2 Important Perform start up procedures for spas which have been unused or unattended The Nature2 Spa is not to be used with products containing biguanides If these produc...

Page 8: ...ed before you begin work Please see your spa owner s manual for further instructions A cartridge lasts four 4 months The cartridge should not be used longer than four 4 months Nature2 Disposal After four 4 months of use discard Nature2 Spa in household trash Do not save the cartridge for re use The cartridge is manufactured with the mineral media sealed inside In the unlikely event a cartridge bre...

Page 9: ...any biguanide products If the cartridge is defective and does not perform satisfactorily for the entire four 4 months we will replace the cartridge EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY Nature2 Spa is designed for use on residential portable spas up to 500 gallons If it is used in any other application the warranty is void and the purchaser and or spa owner releases the manufacturer from any and all claims rel...

Page 10: ...reatments containing either copper or sodium bromide Stains Blue green Copper or iron from spa equipment corrosion or water supply Red brown Iron or manganese from equipment corrosion or water supply Black Manganese in water supply Metal High native mineral content in tarnishing water unbalanced water Scale Crusty High pH and high total alkalinity deposits on spa High TDS total dissolved solids su...

Page 11: ...ges 2 Vigorously brush stained areas 3 Add sequestrant 4 Run filter 5 Twelve hours later superchlorinate the spa 6 Test and balance water 7 Test spa water for dissolved metals Clean with soft cloth and mild detergent Test water for minerals use a sequestrant maintain water balance Adjust pH and total alkalinity to ideal ranges 1 Replace a volume of spa water with water low in hardness and dissolve...

Page 12: ...kalinity and pH in your spa s water Now available at your local Zodiac Nature2 Dealer Nature2 Spa Test Strips 12 ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS INC 2620 Commerce Way Vista CA 92081 Tel 800 822 7933 Fax 877 327 1403 www zodiacpoolsystems com 2009 Zodiac Pool Systems Inc All rights reserved TL 2700A 09 09 ...

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