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2008 Portable Spa Owner’s Manual
LTR20081000, Rev. E
Water Quality Maintenance
Use sodium bromide test strips (not bromine) and
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adjust sodium bromide level to 7.4 to 8.2 (equates
to 1700 to 2500 ppm TDS level).
Add 2 oz of Cal Spas “Oxidizer Shock” to help burn
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out impurities in fill water.
Turn the dial on the bromine generator clockwise
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until the LED display reads 10.
This will initiate the build up of a bromine bank.
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Set the filtration cycle to “continuous” (F-C) for the
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first 24 hours.
Put the cover on and allow the spa to heat to desired
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temperature.
Adjusting The Proper Bromine Levels
After start up, decrease the filtration cycle to F-4
1.
and monitor the bromine level until it is within the
recommended range.
Use bromine test strips to achieve a 3-5 ppm
2.
recommended level.
Note:
It can take several days for the bromine level to
stabilize because the fill water that was used sometimes
contains contaminants that need to be neutralized,
thereby using up the initial bromine that is generated.
Once the desired level has been achieved, turn the
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dial down until a maintenance setting is achieved.
The common maintenance setting for an average
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bather load is #4.
When changing the setting, use bromine test strips to
determine when you have reached the level you want.
Once a Week
Test spa water with bromine test strip.
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Based on test strip readings:
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Adjust alkalinity if necessary.
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Adjust pH if necessary.
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Increase / decrease bromine production with
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dial if required.
Remove dirty filter from the spa and rinse off.
3.
Place your clean, extra filter cartridge back into the
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spa.
Add 2 oz of Cal Spas “Oxidizer Shock” to spa. Run
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spa for 15 minutes
Vacuum debris from the bottom of your spa with the
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“Spa Vacuum”.
Replace cover.
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Maintenance Schedule
Regardless of which Clear Water Plan you are using,
you should also do the following:
Every Month
Deep clean your spa’s filter. (Follow filter cleaning
1.
instruction at beginning of Clear Water Plan)
Check inside the equipment area for leaks, rodents,
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and insects.
If a leak is discovered, contact your Cal Spas dealer
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for service.
If you see evidence of rodents or insects, take
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necessary actions to remove them and precautions
to prevent them from returning.
Every 3 To 4 Months
Drain and clean your spa with “Multi-Purpose
1.
Cleaner”.
Polish the acrylic surface with “Fast Sheen”.
2.
Clean and treat spa cover, pillows, and Cal Select
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cabinet (if equipped) with “Cover Protector”.
When re-filling your spa, follow your specific Clear
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Water Plan Start Up procedures.
If you are using the Cal Clarity Automatic Bromine
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Generator Clear Water Plan, don’t forget to add new
TRU BLU sodium bromide to the water.
Once A Year
Clean and treat redwood spa cabinets and
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gazebos with “Nu-Spa Redwood Stain Renew and
Brightener”.
If you use the Cal Zone Quest 2000 Ozonator, you
2.
will need to replace the ozone cartridge.
Check the filter cartridge pleats. If they are frayed,
3.
replace the cartridge.
