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• DON’T use a sanitizer which is not designed for hot tubs.
• DON’T use household bleach (liquid sodium hypochlorite).
• DON’T broadcast or sprinkle the chemicals onto the water surface. This method may cause chemically-induced hot tub surface blistering

(chemical abuse).

COMMON WATER CHEMISTRY QUESTIONS

Question: 

Why can’t I use a floater to sanitize my hot tub water?

Answer: 

Watkins Manufacturing Corporation does not recommend the use of a floater for three reasons. 

1. The floater is unable to control the rate at which sanitizer is dissolved into the water. When a floater is first placed in a hot tub, the sanitizer

level can be extremely high. High sanitizer levels can chemically burn or discolor the hot tub’s shell or the underside of the cover. Then, after a

period of time, the sanitizer level dispensed by the floater will fall to near zero. A low sanitizer level will allow viruses, bacteria or algae to grow. 

2. Floaters tend to stay in one area of the hot tub most of the time (usually over the cool down seat), causing this area to be exposed to extreme

sanitizer levels. 

3. The floater may allow pieces of the highly concentrated sanitizer to fall out and settle on the floor or seat of the hot tub shell. These pieces of

sanitizer will chemically burn (blister) the hot tub shell. Although your hot tub shell is specifically designed to resist the effects of hot tub

chemicals, no hot tub surface can withstand this type of highly concentrated chemical. Remember, chemical abuse is specifically not covered

under the terms of the warranty.

Question: 

When I open my hot tub, I smell chlorine. How do I get rid of this smell?

Answer: 

There are two types of chlorine in your hot tub. The first is the Free Available Chlorine, which is the chlorine available to sanitize your hot

tub. This available free chlorine does not have an odor. The second is Chloramine, which is residue from chlorine already expended. Chloramines

have a strong chlorine odor. The smell from Chloramines can be eliminated by “shocking” the water. If you smell chlorine in the water, your hot tub

is reminding you to add a shock treatment.

Question: 

Why can’t I fill my hot tub with soft water?

Answer: 

Soft water is essentially the same as regular water except that most or all of the calcium has been replaced by sodium. Soft water may

be corrosive to the heater and other components. Replacement of hot tub components damaged by soft water is extremely expensive.

Question: 

I am trying to reduce the number of chemicals to which my family is exposed. Do I really need to use so many chemicals and in such

large amounts?

Answer: 

While over-exposure to any chemical can be unhealthful, many low levels of chemicals are effective and beneficial. In the case of hot tub

water, the chemicals recommended in the Limelight

Water Maintenance Program are needed to protect the user from water-borne pathogens

(disease-causing microbes) and to prevent corrosion of hot tub components. The EverFresh

®

water care system minimizes the use of chemicals

with harsh side effects, such as halogen sanitizers.

Question: 

Why isn’t water chemistry damage covered by the warranty?

Answer: 

The chemical levels and water quality of the water in the hot tub are under your direct control. With proper basic care, the hot tub will

provide many years of hot water relaxation. If you are unsure about any chemical or its usage in the hot tub, contact your Authorized Dealer, or

Watkins Manufacturing Corporation.

WATER TERMINOLOGY

The following chemical terms are used in this Water Quality and Maintenance section. Understanding their meaning will help you to better

understand the water maintenance process.

Bromamines: 

Compounds formed when bromine combines with nitrogen from body oils, urine, perspiration, etc. Unlike chloramines,

bromamines have no pungent odor, and are effective sanitizers.

Bromine: 

A halogen sanitizer (in the same chemical family as chlorine). Bromine is commonly used in stick, tablet, or granular form. See the DO’s

and DON’Ts of Hot tub Water Maintenance for additional information.

Calcium Hardness: 

The amount of dissolved calcium in the hot tub water. This should be approximately 150-200 ppm. High levels of calcium can

cause cloudy water and scaling. Low levels can cause harm to the hot tub equipment.

Chloramines: 

Compounds formed when chlorine combines with nitrogen from body oils, urine, perspiration, etc. Chloramines can cause eye

irritation as well as having a strong odor. Unlike bromamines, chloramines are weaker, slower sanitizers.

Chlorine: 

An efficient sanitizing chemical for hot tubs. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends the use of sodium dichlor-type

granulated chlorine. This type is preferred because it is totally soluble and nearly pH neutral.

Chlorine (or Bromine) Residual: 

The amount of chlorine or bromine remaining after chlorine or bromine demand has been satisfied. The residual

is, therefore, the amount of sanitizer which is chemically available to kill bacteria, viruses and algae.

Corrosion: 

The gradual wearing away of metal hot tub parts, usually caused by chemical action. Generally, corrosion is caused by low pH or by

water with levels of TA, CH, pH or sanitizer which are outside the recommended ranges.

DPD: 

The preferred reagent used in test kits to measure the Free Available Chlorine.

Water Quality and Maintenance

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Страница 2: ...____ TELEPHONE ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HOT TUB MODEL SERIAL NUMBER ____________________________________________...

Страница 3: ...Inversion 21 HOT TUB CARE AND MAINTENANCE Draining the Water 21 Filter System 22 Filter Cartridge Removal and Cleaning 22 Care of the Hot Tub Pillows 23 Care of the Exterior 23 ELMwood Hot Tub Cabinet...

Страница 4: ...etal water pipe metal enclosures of electrical equipment or conduit within five feet 1 5 m of the unit as needed to comply with local requirements Do not operate the audio main controls while inside t...

Страница 5: ...es within 5 feet 1 5m of the hot tub Use an extension cord to connect the hot tub to its power source The cord may not be properly grounded and the connection is a shock hazard An extension cord may c...

Страница 6: ...nce the tolerance of temperature regulating devices may vary by as much as 5 F Test the water with your hand before entering the hot tub to be sure it s comfortable SAFETY SIGN Each Limelight TM hot t...

Страница 7: ...7 0 x 7 0 2 13m x 2 13m 230v System 230 volt 50 Amp single phase GFCI protected circuit 36 91m 65 square feet 4 000 310 gallons 1170 litres 789 lbs 358 kg 4 267 lbs 1 935 kg 110 lbs per square foot L...

Страница 8: ...e Even with stones in place the hot tub will inevitably settle and become unlevel Plus a hot tub surrounded by dirt or grass will soon be filled with dirt or grass from users feet therefore it s impor...

Страница 9: ...acing the hot tub on an elevated deck or platform IMPORTANT Watkins Manufacturing Corporation reserves the right to change any specifications or design without incurring any obligation Hot Tub Levelin...

Страница 10: ...ional accessory 7 Bonding terminal OVERHEAD VIEWS A Combination XL Hydromassage jets B Combination Hydromassage jets C Direct Hydromassage jets D Secondary suction E Hot tub pillow F Filter compartmen...

Страница 11: ...sory 7 Bonding terminal 2 4 7 6 5 OVERHEAD VIEWS A Combination XL Hydromassage jets B Combination Hydromassage jets C Direct Hydromassage jets D Secondary suction E Hot tub pillow F Filter compartment...

Страница 12: ...artment G Control panel H Air Lever for Direct Hydromassage jets I Cup holder J Water Feature lever K Water Feature L Heater jet Ozone optional accessory B A A E F G K I H D C C E B D H L C C C J J B...

Страница 13: ...Loosen the screws on the front of the control box Remove the screws and the control box cover 3 Route the electrical service from the subpanel into the hot tub equipment compartment NOTE The subpanel...

Страница 14: ...seconds then push the breaker switch to the OFF down position to ensure that it has completely disengaged then push the breaker switch to the ON up position If you don t wait 30 seconds the hot tub s...

Страница 15: ...10 000 pre filter if treating your hot tub with a polyhexamethylene biguanide Biguanide PHMB i e BaquaSpaTM sanitizer 1 Close drain and fill the hot tub with water through the filter compartment The...

Страница 16: ...water temperature by pressing the TEMP button on the control panel or lower it by pressing TEMP button After a few hours the water temperature will remain within 1 1 2 degrees of your selected tempera...

Страница 17: ...spin freely a second night of soaking is required If the bearing still does not spin you will need to purchase a replacement assembly from your LimelightTM dealer 4 To replace position the cutout at t...

Страница 18: ...st be in ON position Jet Pump 2 Jet System 1 Diverter lever in the 6 o clock position 6 Direct jets on back wall 8 Direct jets on right back wall 1 Combination XL jets on right front wall 4 Direct jet...

Страница 19: ...ack wall 4 Direct jets in lounge footwell 1 Combination XL jet in footwell 1 Combination XL jet on front left wall 1 Water Feature right wall lever must be in ON position LIMELIGHT TM FLAIR TM MODEL F...

Страница 20: ...t left wall 2 Direct jets on front left wall 2 Combination jets on front left wall 2 Combination jets in footwell Jet Pump 1 10 Direct jets on left back wall 6 Direct jets jets on right back wall 2 Co...

Страница 21: ...ub The control panel display responds to let you know you ve pressed a button and that the selected function has been performed After a period of non use pressing any button will wake up a sleeping di...

Страница 22: ...her the hot tub water is above its acceptable temperature range or a malfunction has occurred within the hot tub such as low circulation due to a clogged filter An off POWER indicator means that there...

Страница 23: ...submenus where the CLEAN symbol is illuminated on the display Press the OFF button to deactivate NOTE Pressing the JETS button will also deactivate the clean cycle LOCKING FEATURES The two locking fea...

Страница 24: ...tub the Summer Mode timer will reset starting with the 8 hour shutdown mode If a different 8 hour shut down time is desired deactivate the Summer Mode then reactivate at the beginning of the desired e...

Страница 25: ...that more frequent filter cleanings are required Failure to maintain the cartridge in a clean unobstructed manner will result in reduced water flow through the heater assembly that may cause the High...

Страница 26: ...FreshWater Stain and Scale Defense to use if your hot tub water has a high concentration of dissolved minerals 2 The use of alcohol or any household cleaners other than those listed to clean the hot...

Страница 27: ...prings and pivot points of the retractable cover system Ice buildup may damage system components WARNING The vinyl cover and retractable cover system are not recommended for use in wind conditions rea...

Страница 28: ...water by following the shock procedures Return the set temperature to its original setting The hot tub water will be safe for you to use once the Free Chlorine Residual level has dropped below 5 0 ppm...

Страница 29: ...ave clean water Water maintenance is one of the most important areas of hot tub ownership Your dealer can guide you through the process of achieving and maintaining perfect water in your hot tub given...

Страница 30: ...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 op...

Страница 31: ...alkaline those below 7 are acidic Maintaining the proper pH level is extremely important for Optimizing the effectiveness of the sanitizer Maintaining water that is comfortable for the user Preventin...

Страница 32: ...he hot tub is being used over an extended period of time such as a whole afternoon or evening additional sanitizer will be needed A weekly shock treatment is required The shock treatment quickly destr...

Страница 33: ...s Limelight Glow Model GLW 1 5 teaspoons As needed if water is hazy cloudy or has an odor OR OR MPS is an oxidizer not a sanitizer Page 30 Page 30 FRESHWATER Ag SILVER ION PURIFIER REPLACEMENT When re...

Страница 34: ...come cloudy CHLORINE SODIUM DICHLOR A Sanitizing chemicals such as chlorine are oxidants that kill bacteria and viruses in the water The Free Available Chlorine FAC is a measure of the amount of unuse...

Страница 35: ...high concentrations of minerals The use of a low water volume extra fine pore water filter in line pre filter such as the FreshStart 10 000 pre filter will help to remove many of the larger particles...

Страница 36: ...t with the jet pump operating for ten minutes DO use special care if using baking soda to clean either the interior or exterior plastic surface DON T use swimming pool muriatic acid to lower pH DON T...

Страница 37: ...many chemicals and in such large amounts Answer While over exposure to any chemical can be unhealthful many low levels of chemicals are effective and beneficial In the case of hot tub water the chemic...

Страница 38: ...setting a high limit thermostat or replacing a light bulb may not require a service call they may indicate that a more serious condition exists These conditions may require an experienced service pers...

Страница 39: ...than others and will shut the pump off at lower temperatures High temperature All Limelight hot tubs models are equipped with a jet pump shroud that vents the heat generated by the pump motor to the...

Страница 40: ...circumstances shall Watkins Manufacturing Corporation or any of its representatives be held liable for injury to any person or damage to any property however arising WATKINS CUSTOMER SERVICE If you ha...

Страница 41: ...em Probable causes Solutions TROUBLESHOOTING Should you experience any problem do not hesitate to contact your authorized Limelight dealer Here are some tips to help you to diagnose and rectify some m...

Страница 42: ...e r C a r t r i d g e R e s t a i n E L M w o o d R e s t a i n E L M w o o d T M H o t T u b C a b i n e t H o t T u b C a b i n e t C l e a n a n d C o n d i t i o n V i n y l H o t T u b C o v e r...

Страница 43: ...Page 40 Page 40 NOTES...

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