Down East 2002 model year - General Chemical Maintenance; Guidelines, Safety, and Benchmarks

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GENERAL
GENERALGENERAL
GENERAL CHEMICAL
CHEMICALCHEMICAL
CHEMICAL MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
GUIDELINES
GUIDELINESGUIDELINES
GUIDELINES
There are certain variables to proper chemical application in spas. This information, as it
states, is to be used as a general guideline. Your spa dealer or service center will assist
you with properly detailed recommendations and instructions.
NOTE: IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT pH, TOTAL ALKALINITY AND CALCIUM
HARDNESS LEVELS BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FAILURE TO
MAINTAIN PROPER LEVELS WILL DAMAGE YOUR SPAS EQUIPMENT
AND MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
SAFETY
SAFETYSAFETY
SAFETY CONSIDERATIO
CONSIDERATIOCONSIDERATIO
CONSIDERATIONS
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 Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions with any chemical application.
 If you are to dilute a chemical, always add the chemical to the water, never the water
to the chemical.
 DO NOT EVER MIX TWO CHEMICALS TOGETHER.
 Avoid contact with skin.
 Always add chemicals with pump in operation. Leave pump running for 30 minutes.
NOTE: USING A GOOD CHEMICAL TEST KIT RECOMMENDED BY YOUR
DEALER IS ESSENTIAL FOR PROPER WATER CARE. ALSO, CHANGING
YOUR WATER ON A REGULAR BASIS IS A VERY INEXPENSIVE
CHEMICAL TREATMENT.
ADDITIONAL
ADDITIONALADDITIONAL
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
INFORMATIONINFORMATION
INFORMATION /
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/ RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONSRECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS
CHEMICAL ADDITIVE BENCHMARKS
 Sanitizer 2.0 - 3.0 PPM free available Chlorine
or 4.0 - 6.0 PPM Bromine
 pH 7.4 - 7.6
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 Shock Treatment Weekly/consult your dealer
 Total Alkalinity 120 - 150 PPM
 Calcium Hardness 180 - 250 PPM
SANITATION
Sanitation is the process of killing bacteria, algae and other organisms that will multiply
in water. Several methods of sanitation are available - Organic Bromine or Chlorine.
Consult your dealer. Always be sure to read and understand chemical instructions.