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Adirondack Spas
®
OWNER'S MANUAL
WATEr quAliTY MAinTEnAncE
general information
As the owner of an Adirondack Spas® model, endless hours of entertainment, recreation, and
relaxation await you . Caring for your spa will become a routine and pleasant part of your daily
activities . You will be able to maintain your spa water and keep your spa equipment in excellent
condition. To do so you first must balance your spa’s water.
balanced Water
Balanced water ensures spa bathers safety as well as protecting the spa heater and components
from corrosion . Also, balanced water protects the spa surface from unsightly scale deposits,
which reduce the efficiency of the spa equipment . You can obtain balanced water by correctly
adjusting a few chemical components in the water . Specifically, you will need to adjust the pH,
total alkalinity and calcium hardness
note:
Improper water chemistry can result in product failure and invalidate your warranty .
ph
pH is measured on a scale that runs from 0-14 . pH indicates whether water is neutral, acidic,
or basic . The drawing below shows a pH equal to 7 .0 is neutral . A pH below this point is acidic
and a pH above this point is basic . Test pH weekly.
recommended range - 7.2 to 7.8
If the pH is too low it can
1 . Corrode metal surfaces .
2 . Use excess sanitizer .
3. Irritate bathers’ skin and eyes.
Adjusting ph
To raise pH add a granular pH Increaser or sodium carbonate at the rate suggested on the
container . To lower pH add a granular pH Decreaser, or sodium bisulfate at the rate suggested
on the container . After initial application, allow water to circulate approximately 20 minutes
on Jets 1 at high speed. Test pH and add second dose if required. (Adirondack Spas® Jets 1
operates 15 minutes)
Total Alkalinity
There are minerals in your spa water that act as buffering agents . Total alkalinity is the
measurement of these alkaline materials that help prevent corrosion and staining . The correct
amount of alkalinity in your spa water will keep the water’s pH consistent while allowing for
economical pH adjustment when necessary .
If the pH is too high it can
1 . Deposit scale on surfaces .
2 . Contribute to cloudy water .
3 . Cause eye irritation .
4 . Reduce sanitizer efficiency .
