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New Spa Directions: printer
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1- Flush garden hose with 1/2 teaspoon of chlorine granules, this
is done by shutting off nozzle end of hose, put chlorine in faucet
end of hose and let sit for 5-minutes, then flush. Water-Mold,
Bacteria, Etc., have collected in hose and will contaminate the
spa water.
2- Filling spa with a garden hose Pre-filter is HIGHLY
recommended.
3- Add 1/2 ounce Spa Chlorine Granules (99% Sodium Dichlor) to water
for up to 500 gallons.
4- After temperature reaches 90 degrees or above, add one bottle
of all natural Water Treatment & Conditioner
(1/2 bottle for spas up to 250 gallons, and one full bottle
for spas up to 500 gallons).
5- Run pumps on high with all jets open for 5-minutes and enjoy.
Check your water with a reliable test strip the next day, and only
adjust if necessary.
6- Add recommended amount every 3-months.
Note... New
spas are water tested at the factory and some still have this old
water left in the lines.
'Shocking' the water with 1-oz of Spa Chlorine Granules (99% Sodium
Dichlor) the first day is recommended to resolve this issue.
Important: Always leave all jets including neck
jets, waterfalls, etc.. open slightly when spa is not in use,
this allows our enzymes to circulate fully within the spa.
Shocking once a week is recommended.
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Older
Spa Conversion Directions: printer
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This
conversion takes 5-days. This product works well in removing
past chemical build-up in spas equipment and lines.
This water will have a higher concentrate of chemicals used in the
past and THE SPA SHOULD NOT BE USED DURING THIS TIME.
Please read instructions completely before starting. This
5-day process is designed to clean away contaminants already present
deep within spa plumbing, fittings and equipment. You may
use the Penetrating Spa Cleanser in your existing
water, regardless of how old the water is or what chemicals have
been used in the past. This is a good time to fully inspect
your cover for any tears, which will allow contaminated water to
drip back into your spa water. If your cover has any rips
or tears we would highly recommend purchasing a new one. Also
a cover lift is a good way to preserve your cover and make your
spa experience more enjoyable.
1- Remove filter(s) and leave out during this 5-day cleansing cycle.
2- Add 1-full bottle of Penetrating
Spa Cleanser into existing water, be sure all jets
are open. 2-bottles are recommended if spa is over 5-years
old.
3- Maintain temperature at 90 degrees or higher and run filtration
for a minimum of 6-8 hours per day.
4- After five days turn off breaker and drain.
5- Clean under headrests and bottom of cover with a small amount
of Filter-Soak or the Penetrating Spa Cleanser
(1-capful to 1-cup of warm water).
6- 'Back Flush' by shutting off spa drain, put garden hose into
the filter area, and fill until bottom area of spa is full.
Rinse thoroughly and drain this water out.
7- Put clean or new filter(s) back in, turn breaker on, and refill
your spa using a garden hose Pre-filter.
8- Add 1-oz for spas up to 500 gallons / 1/2-oz for spas up to 250
gallons of Spa Chlorine Granules (99% Sodium Dichlor).
9- After temperature reaches 90 degrees or above, add the all natural
Water Treatment & Conditioner
(1/2 bottle for spas up to 250 gallons, and one full bottle
for spas up to 500 gallons).
10- Run pumps on high with all jets open for 5-minutes and enjoy.
Check your water with a reliable test strip the next day, and only
adjust if necessary.
11- Add recommended amount of the Water Treatment & Conditioner
every 3-months.
12- Important: Always leave all
jets including neck jets, waterfalls, etc.. open slightly when spa
is not in use, this allows our enzymes to circulate fully within
the spa. Shocking once a week is recommended.
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Helpful
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Garden
Hose Pre-filter
~ Highly recommended and makes initial balancing easier and future
issues are greatly reduced.
Greatly increase Optimum Filter Life (OFL) of your main filter(s).
Filters
~ Deep clean every 1-2 months using
the Filter-Soak following directions on bottle.
Rinse filter(s) weekly or as needed.
Ozonators
~ Compatible with
the all natural Water Treatment & Conditioner
Cup-Holders
~ Sweep these areas out as water will turn cool and may produce
a slight odor.
Bathing Suits
~ Wash in hot water with no soap and
double rinse to remove dyes and any soap residues.
Neck Jets
~ All jets including neck jets, waterfalls,
etc.. should remain open slightly so water may flow freely during
filtration cycle.
Spa Covers
~ Spa covers and headrests
should be cleaned if any odors
are present.
*If
you have drained your spa and expect to leave it drained for an
extended period of time, you may want to 'shock' the water with
chlorine when you refill.
WHY? Bacteria, Water-Mold and Algae can grow
in your spa lines during shut down, and this 'shocking' should eliminate
any contamination. 1/2-oz for spas up to 250 gallons / 1-oz
for spas up to 500 gallons.
Spa
Recommendations:
Water
temperature range - 90 degrees or higher
pH level - 7.8 - 8.2 ~ alkalinity - 80 -
120
~ Our Water Treatment & Conditioner helps stabilize
at these levels.
~ See Hamilton Index for more information on proper hot tub water
balance.
Total Hardness - 200 - 400ppm
~ If hard water, use a Stain & Scale control or Metal Out product.
~ If low calcium hardness (under 200), use a Calcium Increaser.
Filtration System - Minimum 6-8 hours per day. 24-7 filtration
is recommended if capable.
If your source water is hard water and you have not used a pre-filter,
then the recommended amount of a Stain & Scale control should
be used weekly, following directions on bottle. Also a Metal
Out product may be used when filling spa.
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Heavy
Use - Should you have more
than the average number of people in your spa, or ever get a slight
organic odor, your spa water may need to be 'shocked'. To
be more Environmental we suggest Spa Chlorine Granules (99% Sodium
Dichlor), because this particular type of chlorine dissipates out
of your spa water, when you run all pumps on high with the cover
open for 30-45 minutes (be sure all jets are open). Before
draining, and to be more Environmentally friendly, test your water
to ensure that all chlorine has dissipated.
This Water Treatment & Conditioner is also
compatible with non-chlorine shocks, however not recommended because
it contains up to 7 other chemicals that do not dissipate out of
the spa water.
Cloudy Water - Color and clarity of your spa water
can best be evaluated using a clear drinking glass. Water
may become cloudy from soap residues or dyes in bathing suits.
Cosmetics, Lotions, Deodorants, Body Oils and some fragrances also
may cause cloudy water. Also check your pH, alkalinity levels,
calcium hardness and adjust only if necessary.
~ Make sure filter(s) are clean and the filtration system is filtering
at least 8-hours per day (if possible).
~ If water is hazy you may add 1-2 ounces of all natural clarifier
to speed up recovery time.
~ You may also 'shock' the water using a 1/2 ounce of Spa Chlorine
Granules (99% Sodium Dichlor). Leave spa cover open, run all
pumps on high for 30-45 minutes with all jets open, then rinse your
filter(s) again. Repeat if necessary.
Green
Tinted Water - This rare condition could be from bathing
suits (black, blue or green colored suits) or blue spa filters.
If none of these apply have your water tested for copper, and use
a metal out product sold at your local spa store. Be sure
to use a garden hose Pre-filter when filling spa next time which
will reduce or eliminate this problem.
To Prevent Scaling - If necessary, to prevent Stain
& Scale add recommended amount of a Stain & Scale control
weekly.
Foam - Soft water under 200ppm will cause foaming.
Have your water tested, a calcium increaser may be needed to solve
this issue. Excessive foaming however, is almost always a
result of soap residue left in bathing suits. Just remove
with a skimmer net and rinse your filter(s). You may have
to do this twice because of the foam in the lines in your spa.
Very small amounts of 'dirty foam' at times may appear, this is
simply the Water Treatment & Conditioner taking
contaminants to your filter(s), which is what it is designed to
do. Double rinse bathing suits in hot water to remove dyes,
soap and phosphates found in soap. A soap-less shower is recommended
before entering your spa.
For High or Low pH / Alkalinity - Wait
24-hours before checking pH & Alkalinity, and only adjust if
necessary. Usually our product will keep these balanced in
the proper range. Use Spa Up or Spa Down and check again
within 24-hours.
Organic Odor - Shocking weekly should eliminate this, however
if you do have an organic odor be sure all jets including neck,
waterfalls, etc.. are open slightly when spa is not in use.
Usually a teaspoon or two of dichlor, depending on size of spa should
remedy this quickly.
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These
chemical guidelines are to help maintain proper water chemistry
in your spa. Please keep in mind that all spa water is different
based upon water source and frequency of use. If you are not using
a Pre-filter have your water tested by your local dealer to determine
what, if any, additional chemicals are needed. For residential
use only. Use as directed. The purchaser assumes all liability
and responsibility while using this product. Do not take internally.
Keep out of reach of children. Use in conjunction with an
EPA registered chlorine. Spa Chlorine Granules (99% Sodium Dichlor)
is highly recommended.
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