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2. Adjust the pH as required. Sanitize the water by following the shock procedures.
Upon your return:
3. Sanitize the water by following the shock procedures. Return the set temperature to its original setting. The spa water will be safe for you to
use once the Free Available Chlorine residual level has dropped below 5.0 ppm.
NOTE: If you will not be using your spa for an extended period of time (in excess of 14 days) and an outside maintenance service (or neighbor)
is not available to assist with the water maintenance, draining or winterizing of the spa is recommended. Spas equipped with our FreshWater
®
III ozone system can extend this to 4 weeks. The FreshWater
®
III ozone system does not guard against possible freezing damage, however.
water quality and Maintenance
It’s important to have clean water. Water maintenance is one of the least understood, yet most important, areas of spa ownership. Your
dealer can guide you through the process of achieving and maintaining perfect water in your spa, given your local conditions. Your
program will depend on your water’s mineral content, how often you use your spa, and how many people use it. Here is our suggested
step-by-step program:
Watkins Manufacturing Corporation has developed the EverFresh
®
water care system for its spas, which is an alternative to using
an entirely chlorine-based system. This system uses silver ions, ozone, and an oxidizer (monopersulfate, or MPS) along with a small
amount of dichlor to sanitize the spa. It includes the FreshStart
®
10,000
pre-filter, the FreshWater III high output ozone system, and
the FreshWater
Ag
+
®
silver ion purifier. Watkins recommends the use of Hot Spring
®
FreshWater products. These are available from
authorized Hot Spring dealers.
GENERAL INFORMATION
THE THREE FUNDAMENTAL AREAS OF WATER MAINTENANCE:
Water sanitation is the responsibility of the spa owner, achieved through the regular and periodic (daily, if necessary) addition of an
approved sanitizer. The sanitizer will chemically control the bacteria and viruses present in the fill water or introduced during use of the
spa. Bacteria and viruses can grow quickly in undersanitized spa water.
The water’s chemical balance and pH control are also the responsibility of the spa owner. You will have to add chemicals to maintain
proper levels of Total Alkalinity (TA), Calcium Hardness (CH) and pH. Proper water balance and pH control will minimize scale buildup
and corrosion of metals, extend the life of the spa, and allow the sanitizer to work at maximum efficiency.
METHODS FOR TESTING THE SPA WATER
Accurate water testing and analysis are an important part of effectively maintaining your spa water. You must have the ability to test for:
• TotalAlkalinity(TA) • CalciumHardness(CH)
• pH • Sanitizer
Two types of testing methods are recognized and recommended by Watkins Manufacturing Corporation:
The Reagent Test Kit is a method which provides a high level of accuracy. The reagents come in either liquid or tablet form.
Test Strips are a convenient testing method used by many spa owners. Keep in mind that test strips are susceptible to heat and
moisture contamination, which will result in inaccurate readings.
IMPORTANT: Always read and carefully follow the directions included with the Test Kit or Test Strips to ensure the accuracy of the test results.
BASIC CHEMICAL SAFETY
When using chemicals, read the labels carefully and follow directions precisely. Though chemicals protect you and your spa when used
correctly, they can be hazardous in concentrated form. Always observe the following guidelines:
• Allowonlyaresponsiblepersontohandlespachemicals.KEEP THEM OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
• Accuratelymeasuretheexactquantitiesspecified,nevermore.Donotoverdoseyourspa.
• Handleallcontainerswithcare.Storeinacool,dry,wellventilatedplace.
• Alwayskeepchemicalcontainersclosedwhennotinuse.Replacecapsontheirpropercontainers.
• Don’tinhalefumes,orallowchemicalstocomeincontactwithyoureyes,nose,ormouth.Washyourhandsimmediatelyafteruse.
• Followtheemergencyadviceontheproductlabelincaseofaccidentalcontact,orifthechemicalisswallowed.Calladoctororthelocal
Poison Control Center. If a doctor is needed, take the product container along with you so that the substance can be identified.
• Don’tletchemicalsgetonsurroundingsurfacesorlandscaping.Don’tuseavacuumcleanertocleanupchemicalspills.
• Neversmokearoundchemicals.Somefumescanbehighlyflammable.
• Don’tstoreanychemicalsinthespaequipmentcompartment.
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