HotSpring Aria User Manual

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Question: Can I use the FreshWater
®
III ozone system in addition to the silver ion system?
Answer: Yes. In fact, it is preferred! The use of the FreshWater III ozone system will enhance the performance of the silver ions and
may substantially reduce the need for supplemental chemical treatments when the spa is not in use.
Question: Why can’t I use bromine or biguanides instead of MPS or chlorine?
Answer: Bromine and biguanides will chemically react with the sanitizing action of the silver ions. This will eliminate their beneficial sanitizing
effect.
DOS AND DON’TS
• DOcheckyourMPSordichlorchemicallevelpriortoeachuse.
• DOshockthespaweekly(useeitherMPSorsodiumdichlor).
• DOchangetheFreshWater
Ag
+
®
silver ion purifier every four months.
• DOtestTotalAlkalinityandpHweekly.
• DOuseMPSforspasonly,suchasHotSpring
®
MPS chlorine-free oxidizer.
• DOstoreallchemicalsinatightlysealedcontainerinacool,dryplace.
• DON’Tusebromine,sodiumbromideorbiguanides.Theseareanactivesanitizer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.
CHLORINE (SODIUM DICHLOR)
A. Sanitizing chemicals, such as chlorine, are oxidants that kill bacteria and viruses in the water.
The Free Available Chlorine (FAC) is a measure of the amount of unused chlorine available to
sanitize the spa. The recommended FAC for your spa water is 3.0-5.0 ppm.
B. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends the use of Hot Spring FreshWater
®
Concentrated Chlorinating Granules (sodium dichlor) for sanitizing the water. Sodium dichlor
is preferred because it is totally soluble, dissolves quickly and is nearly pH neutral.
C. Maintaining the proper level of chlorine during use is extremely important.
D. If the FAC is too low, bacteria and viruses can grow rapidly in the warm water. Increase the
FAC by adding granulated sodium dichlor.
E. If the FAC is too high, the water can cause discomfort to the user’s eyes, lungs and skin.
Simply allow some time to pass. The FAC level will naturally drop over time.
F. When the Free Available Chlorine is within the recommended range, the spa is ready to be
enjoyed.
WARNING: There are several forms of stabilized chlorine available for use in spas and
swimming pools and each form has specific chemical characteristics. It is extremely
important that the one you choose is specifically designed for use in spas. Use of an incorrect
product such as tri-chlor, which has a very low pH (2.6), dissolves too quickly in hot water resulting in extremely high levels of chlorine, and is
designed for concrete or plaster swimming pools,
WILL cause damage to your spa. Use of a liquid or any type of compressed bromine or
chlorine, acid or any type of sanitizer which is not recommended by Watkins Manufacturing Corporation
WILL damage your spa and is
specifically not covered under the terms of the limited warranty.
IMPORTANT: Granulated chlorine (sodium dichlor) will degrade if stored improperly. We recommend purchasing chlorine in one , two, or five
pound containers and storing it in a cool, dry place to maintain its potency.
SUPER CHLORINATION
Super Chlorination is designed to “burn-off” the build-up of chloramines (used chlorine), to eliminate the chlorine smell and to allow the
proper level of free chlorine to be maintained.
When giving your water a super chlorination treatment, open the cover at least half way to allow the chlorine gas to vent off. The high
concentration of chlorine gas which may exist as a result of super chlorination (not daily sanitation) may eventually cause discoloration
or degradation to the bottom of the cover or the tile grouting, which would not be covered under the terms of your warranty.
IMPORTANT: Always allow the Free Available Chlorine to fall below 5 ppm before using your spa.
WARNING: Never leave an open spa unattended, especially if there are children present!
BUILDING A SANITIZER ROUTINE
During the first month of ownership, measure the sanitizer residual daily in order to establish standards for User Load and Usage Time
versus Sanitizer Needed.
• TheUserLoadofthespaisthenumberoftimesanyoneentersthespa.
Water Quality and Maintenance

HotSpring Aria Specifications

General

Water Care System	FreshWater® Salt System
Lighting System	LED lighting
Control System	Wireless remote control
Heater	4, 000w/230v
Pump	2 pumps
Filtration	Tri-X filter
Warranty	5 years equipment
Seating Capacity	5-6