Spa Boy Owners Manual
1.14.5 Establishing Correct Water Chemistry
The following steps provide guidance to help establish correct chemically balanced water.
T
o help ensure chemicals dissolve appropriately it is good practice to first mix/dissolve the chemical in an uncontaminated container
of hot water before adding to the spa water.
Step 1. Test and Adjust Total Alkalinity (Use drop Test Kit)
Test Total Alkalinity. It should be 80 – 100 ppm (100 max). If high, lower Total Alkalinity with
Arctic Pure, Salt W
ater Balance. Do not raise Total Alkalinity!
WARNING: Skipping this step on Start-up can cause scaling problems and cloudy
water that may not be covered under warranty.
NOTE: Use all products according to directions on the bottle.
Step 2. Test and Adjust pH (Use drop Test Kit)
Test pH. Levels should be between 7.2 – 7.6.
If pH is high, (over 7.6) add
Arctic Pure, Salt Water Balance.
NOTE: Salt systems naturally drive pH levels to increase, strive to achieve a Bal-
anced pH level.
NOTE: High pH will cause calcium to precipitate (fall out of suspension). The
problem with calcium falling out of suspension is that it collects on the heater and
pump, and shortens their life.
Step 3. Mix Salt Crystals
Dissolve 1/3 of the required recommended salt dosage in a 5 Gallon (20 litre) pail of hot water.
Refer Arctic Spas – Spa Boy Salt Dosage Chart contained in this guide.
W
ARNING: Salt causes pH to rise, to help ensure pH can be managed within the
target range, it is most important not to add the entire salt dose in one step. If all
the salt is added in one dose it may increase the pH level to an unmanageable level
that requires the spas water to be drained.
Steps to Establish Chemically Balanced Water With Spa Boy
Spa Boy Owners Manual
Version 1 Revision 1 (R1) Spa Boy Owners Manual
Issued 20 Nov 2014
Page 17 of 35
1.14.5 Establishing Correct Water Chemistry
The following steps provide guidance to help establish correct chemically balanced water.
To help ensure chemicals dissolve appropriately it is good practice to first mix/dissolve the
chemical in an uncontaminated container of hot water before adding to the spa water.
Steps to Establish Chemically Balanced Water With Spa Boy
Step 1. Test and Adjust Calcium
Test Calcium hardness. Level should be between 50-150 ppm. If
high, lower with a stain & scale controller such as Arctic Pure, Best
Defence, to help hold the Calcium in suspension Test pH. Levels
should be between 7.2 – 7.6.
NOTE: Salt systems perform best with Low Calcium levels.
Do not increase Calcium hardness level.
WARNING: Skipping this step on Start-up can cause scaling
problems and cloudy water that may not be covered
under warranty.
NOTE: Use all products according to directions on the
bottle.
Step 2. Test and Adjust Total Alkalinity
Test Total Alkalinity. It should be 80 – 100 ppm (100 max). If high,
lower Total Alkalinity with Arctic Pure, Adjust Down (pH Down) or
muriatic acid. Do not raise Total Alkalinity!
WARNING: Skipping this step on Start-up can cause scaling
problems and cloudy water that may not be covered
under warranty.
NOTE: Use all products according to directions on the
bottle.
Step 3. Test and Adjust pH
Test pH. Levels should be between 7.2 – 7.6.
If pH is high, (over 7.6) add Arctic Pure, Adjust Down.
If pH is low, (under 7.2) add Arctic Pure, Adjust Up.
NOTE: Use all products according to directions on the bottle.
NOTE: Salt systems naturally drive pH levels to increase, strive
to achieve a Balanced pH level.
NOTE: High pH will cause calcium to precipitate (fall out of
suspension). The problem with calcium falling out of
suspension is that it collects on the heater and pump,
and shortens their life.
Step 4. Mix Salt Crystals
Dissolve 1/3 of the required recommended salt dosage in a 5 Gallon (20
litre) pail of hot water.
Refer Arctic Spas – Spa Boy Salt Dosage Chart contained in this
guide.
WARNING: Salt causes pH to rise, to help ensure pH can be managed
within the target range, it is most important not to add the
entire salt dose in one step. If all the salt is added in
one dose it may increase the pH level to an
unmanageable level that requires the spas water to
be drained.
Spa Boy Owners Manual
Version 1 Revision 1 (R1) Spa Boy Owners Manual
Issued 20 Nov 2014
Page 17 of 35
1.14.5 Establishing Correct Water Chemistry
The following steps provide guidance to help establish correct chemically balanced water.
To help ensure chemicals dissolve appropriately it is good practice to first mix/dissolve the
chemical in an uncontaminated container of hot water before adding to the spa water.
Steps to Establish Chemically Balanced Water With Spa Boy
Step 1. Test and Adjust Calcium
Test Calcium hardness. Level should be between 50-150 ppm. If
high, lower with a stain & scale controller such as Arctic Pure, Best
Defence, to help hold the Calcium in suspension Test pH. Levels
should be between 7.2 – 7.6.
NOTE: Salt systems perform best with Low Calcium levels.
Do not increase Calcium hardness level.
WARNING: Skipping this step on Start-up can cause scaling
problems and cloudy water that may not be covered
under warranty.
NOTE: Use all products according to directions on the
bottle.
Step 2. Test and Adjust Total Alkalinity
Test Total Alkalinity. It should be 80 – 100 ppm (100 max). If high,
lower Total Alkalinity with Arctic Pure, Adjust Down (pH Down) or
muriatic acid. Do not raise Total Alkalinity!
WARNING: Skipping this step on Start-up can cause scaling
problems and cloudy water that may not be covered
under warranty.
NOTE: Use all products according to directions on the
bottle.
Step 3. Test and Adjust pH
Test pH. Levels should be between 7.2 – 7.6.
If pH is high, (over 7.6) add Arctic Pure, Adjust Down.
If pH is low, (under 7.2) add Arctic Pure, Adjust Up.
NOTE: Use all products according to directions on the bottle.
NOTE: Salt systems naturally drive pH levels to increase, strive
to achieve a Balanced pH level.
NOTE: High pH will cause calcium to precipitate (fall out of
suspension). The problem with calcium falling out of
suspension is that it collects on the heater and pump,
and shortens their life.
Step 4. Mix Salt Crystals
Dissolve 1/3 of the required recommended salt dosage in a 5 Gallon (20
litre) pail of hot water.
Refer Arctic Spas – Spa Boy Salt Dosage Chart contained in this
guide.
WARNING: Salt causes pH to rise, to help ensure pH can be managed
within the target range, it is most important not to add the
entire salt dose in one step. If all the salt is added in
one dose it may increase the pH level to an
unmanageable level that requires the spas water to
be drained.
Spa Boy Owners Manual
Version 1 Revision 1 (R1) Spa Boy Owners Manual
Issued 20 Nov 2014
Page 17 of 35
1.14.5 Establishing Correct Water Chemistry
The following steps provide guidance to help establish correct chemically balanced water.
To help ensure chemicals dissolve appropriately it is good practice to first mix/dissolve the
chemical in an uncontaminated container of hot water before adding to the spa water.
Steps to Establish Chemically Balanced Water With Spa Boy
Step 1. Test and Adjust Calcium
Test Calcium hardness. Level should be between 50-150 ppm. If
high, lower with a stain & scale controller such as Arctic Pure, Best
Defence, to help hold the Calcium in suspension Test pH. Levels
should be between 7.2 – 7.6.
NOTE: Salt systems perform best with Low Calcium levels.
Do not increase Calcium hardness level.
WARNING: Skipping this step on Start-up can cause scaling
problems and cloudy water that may not be covered
under warranty.
NOTE: Use all products according to directions on the
bottle.
Step 2. Test and Adjust Total Alkalinity
Test Total Alkalinity. It should be 80 – 100 ppm (100 max). If high,
lower Total Alkalinity with Arctic Pure, Adjust Down (pH Down) or
muriatic acid. Do not raise Total Alkalinity!
WARNING: Skipping this step on Start-up can cause scaling
problems and cloudy water that may not be covered
under warranty.
NOTE: Use all products according to directions on the
bottle.
Step 3. Test and Adjust pH
Test pH. Levels should be between 7.2 – 7.6.
If pH is high, (over 7.6) add Arctic Pure, Adjust Down.
If pH is low, (under 7.2) add Arctic Pure, Adjust Up.
NOTE: Use all products according to directions on the bottle.
NOTE: Salt systems naturally drive pH levels to increase, strive
to achieve a Balanced pH level.
NOTE: High pH will cause calcium to precipitate (fall out of
suspension). The problem with calcium falling out of
suspension is that it collects on the heater and pump,
and shortens their life.
Step 4. Mix Salt Crystals
Dissolve 1/3 of the required recommended salt dosage in a 5 Gallon (20
litre) pail of hot water.
Refer Arctic Spas – Spa Boy Salt Dosage Chart contained in this
guide.
WARNING: Salt causes pH to rise, to help ensure pH can be managed
within the target range, it is most important not to add the
entire salt dose in one step. If all the salt is added in
one dose it may increase the pH level to an
unmanageable level that requires the spas water to
be drained.
Step 4. Add Salt to Spa Water & Re-Test TA / pH
(a) Slowly pour the dissolved salt from the pail into the spa water.
(b) Run pumps for 5 minutes to help mix salt blend through.
(c) W
ait 1 hour.
(d) Then re-test and adjust pH level accordingly.
Refer: Steps 2 for correct pH levels
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Steps to Establish Chemically Balanced Water With Spa Boy
Step 5. Add Salt to Spa Water & Re-Test TA / pH
(a) Slowly pour the dissolved salt from the pail into the spa water.
(b) Run pumps for 5 minutes to help mix salt blend through.
(c) Wait 1 hour.
(d) Then re-test and adjust Total Alkalinity level accordingly.
(e) Then re-test and adjust pH level accordingly.
Refer: Steps 2 and 3 for correct TA/pH levels
Step 6. Repeat Steps 4 & 5
Repeat steps 4 and 5, ensuring all sub steps are carried out accordingly.
Step 7. Repeat Step 4 & 5
Repeat steps 5 and 6, ensuring all sub steps are carried out
accordingly.
Step 8. Test Sodium Chloride Level
You will now need to test sodium chloride levels. This can be carried
out using a salt tests strip.
If sodium chloride levels are low, dissolve 1/2 lb (225 Grams) of salt
(using cup provided) into hot water. Pour the dissolved salt into the
spa water. Test sodium chloride level.
Repeat until required sodium chloride level is reached:
Spa Boy Version Minimum Maximum
Version 1 R1 2000ppm 2500ppm
Note: The Arctic Spas Spa Boy Salt Chart in this guide provides
the estimated impact of adding ½ lb (225Grams) of salt to
your spa.
Note: Having the correct dosage of salt concentration, will reduce
potential corrosion and increase the life of the Spa Boy
Output Electrode.
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