pg. 16
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Fill your hot tub with water and add
Prevent II
to hot tub water during filling. This establishes initial
protection against staining and scaling.
Test the hot tub water and balance it as needed. Always adjust Total Alkalinity first, then pH.
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Total Alkalinity (ppm) 80 - 120
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pH 7.2
– 7.8
At this point the hot tub owner must decide which sanitizer system to use
Chlorine & Bromine Systems
Once your Alkalinity and pH are at proper levels
and to establish an initial sanitizer reading,
add
Chlorinating
or Brominating Granules
at a rate of 15 g (1 tablespoon) per 1,000 L (250 gals) of hot tub water.
Sprinkle the
granules directly into the hot tub water with the pump running and air control open
. Repeat additions every 15 -
20 minutes until a consistent Free Available Chlorine (FAC) residual of 3.0 - 5.0 ppm is established. Use test
strips or a reliable test kit to check sanitizer levels often.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Daily
1.
Circulate the water for at least 2 hours to remove suspended particles that may exist.
2.
Test for total alkalinity. Maintain the desired range of 80
– 120 ppm
3.
Test pH to maintain a level of 7.2
– 7.8 ppm
4.
Proceed with your
appropriate disinfectant system…
Weekly
1.
Test water and adjust total alkalinity and pH to be within ideal ranges.
2.
Add sanitizer if necessary
3.
Clean debris from suction intakes to avoid a decrease in water flow.
4.
Shock water with 2 tablespoons of sanitizer or Spa Shock, leave lid off for at least 30 minutes.
Monthly
1.
Clean filter with filter cleaner as per directions.
Chlorine System:
After water is balanced add 1 tablespoon per 250
gallons (1000 litres) as necessary to maintain
level of 3
– 5 ppm This will establish an
immediate chlorine residual for disinfecting.
Bromine System:
A.
After water is balanced add 1 tablespoon
per 250 gallons (1000 litres) as necessary
to maintain level of 4
– 6 ppm This will
establish an immediate Bromine residual
for disinfection.
