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Test Strips
are a convenient testing method used by many hot tub owners. Keep in mind that test strips are susceptible to heat and moisture
contamination, which will result in inaccurate readings.
IMPORTANT:
Always read and carefully follow the directions included with the Test Kit or Test Strips to ensure the accuracy of the test results.
BASIC CHEMICAL SAFETY
When using chemicals, read the labels carefully and follow directions precisely. Though chemicals protect you and your hot tub when used
correctly, they can be hazardous in concentrated form. Always observe the following guidelines:
• Allow only a responsible person to handle hot tub chemicals.
KEEP THEM OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS.
• Accurately measure the exact quantities specified, never more. Do not overdose your hot tub.
• Handle all containers with care. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place.
• Always keep chemical containers closed when not in use. Replace caps on their proper containers.
• Don’t inhale fumes, or allow chemicals to come in contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Wash your hands immediately after use.
• Follow the emergency advice on the product label in case of accidental contact, or if the chemical is swallowed. Call a doctor or the local
Poison Control Center. If a doctor is needed, take the product container along with you so that the substance can be identified.
• Don’t let chemicals get on surrounding surfaces or landscaping. Don’t use a vacuum cleaner to clean up chemical spills.
• Never smoke around chemicals. Some fumes can be highly flammable.
• Don’t store any chemicals in the hot tub equipment compartment.
HOW TO ADD CHEMICALS TO THE WATER
IMPORTANT:
All hot tub water chemicals, including granulated dichlor, MPS, granulated pH increaser or decreaser, granulated total alkalinity
increaser, calcium hardness increaser, liquid stain and scale inhibitor, and liquid defoamer must always be added directly into the filter
compartment while the jet pump is running in high speed mode, and it must run for a minimum of ten minutes.
To Administer Hot tub Water Chemicals:
1. Fold back the cover. Carefully remove and set aside the filter compartment cover.
2. Push the JETS button to turn on the jet pump.
3. Carefully measure the recommended amount of chemical and slowly pour it into the filter compartment. Use care not to splash chemicals on
your hands, in your eyes, on the hot tub shell surface, or on the cabinet.
4. After ten minutes, turn the jet pump off, and close and secure the cover to complete the procedure.
Risk of Drowning:
Never leave an open hot tub unattended!
IMPORTANT “SUPER CHLORINATION/NON-CHLORINE SHOCK TREATMENT” NOTE:
After administering a super chlorination treatment or
non-chlorine shock to your hot tub, leave the cover open for a minimum of 20 minutes to allow the oxidizer gas to vent. A high concentration of
trapped oxidizer gas which may exist as a result of the shock treatment (not daily sanitation) may eventually cause discoloration or vinyl degradation
to the bottom of the cover. This type of damage is considered chemical abuse and is not covered under the terms of the limited warranty.
WARNING:
High sanitizer levels can cause discomfort to the user’s eyes, lungs, and skin. Always allow the sanitizer level to fall to the
recommended range before using the hot tub.
THE LIMELIGHT
™
HOT TUB WATER MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Each step in your water maintenance program is dependent on the completion of the previous steps. Omitting a step, or failing to reach the
recommended range may cause an imbalance in your water chemistry. Unbalanced water chemistry can damage the hot tub, and its
components, as well as cause discomfort for the user.
FILLING THE HOT TUB WITH WATER
A. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends using the FreshStart
®
10,000
pre-filter when filling the hot tub (through the filter compartment)
with water.
WARNING:
DO NOT use the FreshStart
10,000
pre-filter if you plan to use granular bromine or BaquaSpa™ as your sanitizer.
B. The FreshStart
10,000
pre-filter is designed to remove unwanted contaminants such as rust, dirt, detergents, and algae from the fill water.
Dissolved minerals and metals such as lead, calcium, copper, and iron are not removed.
C. Instructions are included with the FreshStart
10,000
pre-filter. When the hot tub is filled, proceed to the next step.
BALANCING THE TOTAL ALKALINITY (TA)
A. The recommended Total Alkalinity (TA) for your hot tub water is 125-150 ppm.
B. Total Alkalinity is a measure of the total levels of carbonates, bicarbonates, hydroxides, and other alkaline substances in the water. TA is
referred to as the water’s “pH buffer”. In other words, it’s a measure of the ability of the water to resist changes in pH level.
C. If the TA is too low, the pH level will fluctuate widely from high to low. Fluctuations in pH can cause corrosion or scaling of the hot tub
Water Quality and Maintenance
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Water Quality and Maintenance