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Reflections Collection
WARNINGS:
• Do not operate the UV-C emitter when it is removed from the appli-
ance enclosure.
• This appliance contains a UV-C emitter.
• Unintended use of the appliance or damage to the housing may re-
sult in the escape of dangerous UV-C radiation. UV-C radiation may,
even in little doses, cause harm to the eyes and skin.
• Appliances that are obviously damaged must not be operated.
• Read the maintenance instructions before opening the appliance.
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14.2 pH Control
pH is a measure of relative acidity or alkalinity of water and is measured
on a scale of 0 to 14. The midpoint of 7 is said to be neutral, above which
is alkaline and below which is acidic. In hot tub water, it is very important
to maintain a slightly alkaline condition of 7.4 to 7.6. Problems become
proportionately severe the further outside of this range the water gets. A
low pH will be corrosive to metals in the hot tub equipment. A high pH will
cause minerals to deposit on the interior surface (scaling). In addition,
the ability of the sanitation agents to keep the hot tub clean is severely
affected as the pH moves beyond the ideal range. That is why almost all
hot tub water test kits contain a measure for pH as well as sanitizer.
14.3 Sanitizing
To destroy bacteria and organic compounds in the hot tub water, a
sanitizer must be used regularly. Chlorine and bromine are the two most
popular sanitizers used to date. Many other additives are available for
your hot tub. Some are necessary to compensate for out-of-balance
water; some aid in cosmetic water treatment and others simply alter the
feel or smell of the water. When adding hot tub shock (chlorine or non-
chlorine) or pH balancing chemicals activate the jet pump(s) and leave
the hot tub cover open for a minimum of 20 minutes. By doing this you
will allow excessive chemical vapors to exit the hot tub, protecting pillows
and plastic knobs from chemical attack.
WARNING: RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DROWNING
OR ENTRAPMENT! Never leave your hot tub unattended for
any reason while the cover is open and accessible, especially
to small children and animals!
CAUTION: RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR HOT TUB
DAMAGE!
Never add chlorine tablets (trichlor) or acid to your
hot tub for any reason! These chemicals may damage com-
ponents within your hot tub, burn or irritate your skin, create a
rash and void the manufacturer warranty for your hot tub.
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