Columbia-Spas Aeware, Руководство пользователя

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MAINTAINING YOUR SPA
TROUBLESHOOTING—SPA WATER
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS
WATER
ODOR

Low pH

Bacterial or
algae growth

Raise pH with chemicals

Shock the spa. If the problem can be seen, draining and cleaning the
spa might be needed.
CLOUDY
WATER
 Dirty filter
 High pH

Over-used or
old water
 Suspended
particles

Excessive
oils/organic
matter
 Clean the filter
 Adjust pH

Drain the spa, clean and refill

Use clarifier
 Shock the spa
FOAMING

Excess of
body oils,
lotions, and/or
soaps or
detergents

Add de-foamer or drain the spa, clean and refill
ORGANIC
BUILDUP
AROUND
THE SPA
 Body oils and
dirt  Wipe scum with a clean rag. If the problem is severe, drain the spa, use
a spa surface cleaner and refill.

Clean the filter
ALGAE/
WATER
MOLD
 High pH
 Low chlorine,
bromine
 Shock the spa. Adjust pH.
 Shock the spa. Adjust chlorine/bromine level and maintain at
recommended levels
IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
Twice a week
Check water level.
Fill the spa up to a least one-half the depth of the filter opening.
Check and adjust bromine or chlorine level. (Bromine is chlorine is used to sanitize
water.
Test the spa water.
As needed:

Adjust pH and total alkalinity.

Check and adjust bromine. (if bromine is used to sanitize water)
 Adjust chemicals as needed.
Check spa cover
and make certain it is positioned correctly and water or snow
is not accumulating on cover.
Monthly
Inspect and clean the spa filter cartridge.
Two months
(heavy usage)
Five months
(light usage)
Drain your spa.
Refill with clean water. Follow the procedures outlined in the FILL
THE SPA section of this handbook
Once a year
Replace
spa filter cartridge.
Clean and stain your spa cabinet.
Note: Do not use a wood sealer on cedar.
IMPORTANT
Keep sand and dirt out
of spa.
Sand and dirt
will damage your spa’s
components. Remove
any sand or dirt from
your spa as soon as
possible.