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Spa Chemistry
WATER TREATMENT
The primary cause of problems with your InstaSPA is improper care of water. A
regular program of water treatment is esssential.Your InstaSPA is constructed of
3-ply PVC Coated Fabric to give you years of service if properly maintained.
Water treatment is an important factor in the enjoyment of your InstaSPA. Proper
water maintenance is essential for the health of your friends and family as well as
permitting years of trouble-free use of your InstaSPA. We strongly recommend the
use of chemicals, formulated for vinyl lined spas or their exact equivalents.
(A)Recommended Water Balance
Free Available Chlorine Residual:
2 – 3 PPM
PH:
7.2 – 7.8
Total Alkalinity:
80 – 120 PPM
Calcium Hardness:
50 – 150 PPM
Total Dissolved Solids:
Below 1,500 PPM
Test your water chemistry after each use of the spa, but no less than twice per week.
AVOID a low pH, as this could void your warranty.
(B)Chemical Additions
• Always have the water circulating when adding chemicals. Add only one chemical
at a time.
• Floating dispensers are not recommended as they can bleach the liner by
over-concentration and lower the pH.
• Do not use gas chlorination, ionizers, scents, salts or soaps that are not
approved for use in the InstaSPA.
WATER CHEMISTRY PROBLEMS
The most common water chemistry problems that can damage the InstaSPA are:
1. Improper pH management.
2. Not pre-dissolving chemicals before adding to the water.
3. Use of improper chemicals.
4. Over-Chlorinization.
Too low a pH level will result in excessive wrinkles and damage to the vinyl liner as
well as corrosion in the motor unit. Use of floating dispensers are not recommended
because of the potential of high chemical concentrations.
Sodium dichlor is the recommended type of sanitizer. Sodium dichlor dissolves easily
and has a neutral pH, which minimizes the effect that the addition of a sanitizer has
on pH balance. Trichlor compounds are not recommended because they have a very
low pH, are very potent, and difficult to dissolve. Granules of this chemical may cause
damage to the vinyl. High chlorine or bromine levels can damage the vinyl and pose
health risks.
It is the responsibility of the owner to properly maintain the chemical balance and
sanitation of the water. InstaSPA is not responsible for any damages which result
from improperly maintained water maintenance. Improper use of chemicals may
result in voiding the warranty.
If you have any questions regarding chemicals, please contact Customer Service.
ENJOY THE InstaSPA IN ANY WEATHER
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