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Evacuate nonessential personnel from the spill area and/or activate the nearest fire alarm.
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Call 911 and give details of the accident including location, types of hazardous materials involved, and whether there is
personal injury.
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If the accident involves personal injury or chemical contamination, resort to MSDS First Aid Measures for information
due to exposure, ingestion and/or inhalation.
At the same time:
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Attend to injured by moving the victim from the immediate area of fire, explosion, or spill (if this can be done without
further injury to the victim or you).
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Locate nearest emergency eyewash or safety shower. Remove any contaminated clothing from the victim and flush all
areas of the body contacted by chemicals with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes.
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If feasible without causing harm to yourself control Spread of spill, this may include covering or damming floor drains,
and removing ignition sources
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
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Do not enter a hot tub without adequate sanitization/disinfection.
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Always follow the label instructions and warnings on Beachcomber water care chemical bottles.
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Prevent unauthorized child access to avoid the risk of drowning.
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When shock treating hot tub water, leave the cover slightly open to allow vapor to escape for 1 hour. High levels of
sanitizer damages the underside of the cover, which is not covered by guarantee.
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Do not allow children to use a hot tub without adult supervision.
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Keep potential harmful products out of reach of children at all times.
General Safety and Handling:
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Reactions could occur that may emit harmful gases. Pouring the chemical into the larger body of water is the proper
way to handle application of product to the hot tub.
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Always ensure to add the water care products towards the center of the hot tub, with the circulation system running.
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Never mix water care products with each other.
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Always follow directions from the bottle. Serious injury could occur if label instructions are not followed.
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Do not allow moisture to come in contact inside the bottle with any treatment product.
Storage and Disposal:
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All products should be stored at room temperature, away from potential flame or spark.
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Do not let products freeze or overheat
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Avoid storing water care products directly on the ground.
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Ensure that there is a door or brace to keep the water care product from falling if stored up on a shelf.
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Government regulations require that bottles be triple rinsed before recycling.
Emergency Chemical Spill Guidelines:
Minor Spill:
In the event of a spill involving the release of a type or quantity of a chemical which does not pose an immediate risk to
health and does not involve chemical contamination to the body:
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Isolate the area. Evacuate the immediate area if necessary.
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Control Spread of spill, this may include covering or damming floor drains, and removing ignition sources
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Establish exhaust ventilation. Vent vapors to outside of building only (open windows and doors)
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Refer to Material Safety Data Sheets for cleanup information.
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Locate spill kit. Choose appropriate personal protective equipment (goggles, face shield, impervious, gloves, lab coat,
apron, etc.)
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Wet mop spill area. Be sure to decontaminate broom, dustpan, etc.
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Put all contaminated items (gloves, clothing, etc.) into a sealed 5 gallon container or plastic bag.
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Call local authorities for proper waste management control for your area
Major Spill:
In the event of a major spill which: 1) involves the release of a type or quantity of a chemical that poses an immediate
risk to health; or 2) involves an uncontrolled fire or explosion:
PARAMETER RANGE RECOMMENDED LEVEL
Free Chlorine (Canada/USA) 3 – 5 ppm
Bromine (Canada) 3 – 5 ppm
Bromine( USA)
4
–
6 ppm
pH 7.2 – 7.8
Total Alkalinity (TA) 100 – 120 ppm
Calcium Hardness (CH) 150 – 200 ppm
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) 1500 ppm over start up
LOW PH (ACIDIC – BELOW 7.2)
Corrosive Water
Pitting of heater and pump components
Metals dissolve
Skin/eye irritation
Damage to patios, railings, concrete
Hot Tub Water Care and Maintenance
Recommended Parameters & Levels
Effects of Unbalanced PH
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Acidic water can cause pitting of the heater components and damage the equipment.
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Basic water forces the calcium dissolved in the water out of solution, causing cloudy water and scaling.
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The pH also has a dramatic effect on the sanitizer effectiveness in the water. A high pH level results in greatly reduced sanitizer
effectiveness, especially in chlorine systems.
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Factors that contributes pH change in a hot tub are: addition of fresh water, rain, bather use/sweat, detergent and oils from bathers,
dust, biofilm, leaves and environmental debris, improper testing, drop in alkalinity, carry-out or splash-out, evaporation, chemicals.
HIGH PH (BASIC – ABOVE 7.8)
Scaling Water
Cloudy water
Sanitizer inefficiency
Skin/eye irritation
Reduced circulation
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