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FOLLOWING THE SPA FROG

SANITIZER ROUTINE

During the first month of ownership, measure the sanitizer residual daily in order to establish the correct setting on cartridges for User Load and Usage Time versus

Sanitizer Needed.

• The User Load of the spa is the number of times anyone enters the spa.

• The Usage Time is simply the amount of time a user spends in the spa.

• Sanitizer Needed is the amount needed to accommodate the number of users and their combined usage time.

For example, two spa users who regularly use the spa once an evening for twenty minutes create a specific and somewhat consistent demand on the sanitizer. During

the first month of ownership, these two users can determine exactly how much sanitizer to use in order to maintain the proper residual. If, at any time, the user load

and/or usage pattern changes dramatically (i.e. invited guests), the amount and frequency of sanitizer required increases dramatically.

The greater the usage time, or the bather load, the faster the residual value is diminished.

OS AND DON’TS

• DO check your bromine chemical level prior to each use.

• DO change the SPA FROG

mineral cartridge every 4 months.

• DO test Total Alkalinity and pH weekly.

• DO use Monarch

MPS Plus non-chlorine (Monopersulfate) oxidizer for spas only.

• DO store all chemicals in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place.

• DON’T use sodium bromide or biguanides. These are active sanitizers and will combine with the silver ions to inactivate them.

• DON’T use a water clarifier; Clarifiers will cause the spa water to become cloudy.

• DON’T use the Monarch silver cartridge with SPA FROG.

• DON’T use use granulated bromine with ozone.

BROMINE

A. Sanitizing chemicals, such as bromine, are oxidants that kill bacteria and viruses in the water. If you are using the Spa Frog system, the recommended bromine

level for your spa water is 1.0 - 2.0 ppm. If you are not using the SPA FROG system, your bromine level should be between 3 - 5 ppm.

B. Watkins

Manufacturing Corporation recommends the SPA FROG bromine cartridge for sanitizing the water. If not using SPA FROG bromine cartridge, granulated

bromine is preferred because it is totally soluble, dissolves quickly, and is nearly pH neutral.

NOTE: It is not recommended to use granulated bromine with ozone.

C. Maintaining the proper level of bromine during use is extremely important.

D. If the bromine level is too low, bacteria and viruses can grow rapidly in the warm water.

E. If the bromine level is too high, the water can cause discomfort to the user’s eyes, lungs and skin. Simply allow some time to pass.

F. When the bromine level is within the recommended range, the spa is ready to be enjoyed.

WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE

WATKINS WATER TREATMENT GUIDE

At spa startup or refill