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ROUTINE SWIM SPA MAINTENANCE
REVIEW CHEMICAL HANDLING
SAFETY HINTS
DAILY
1 Test water, and if necessary, add shock.
2 Ensure proper water level is maintained.
WEEKLY
1 Test pH and Alkalinity. Adjust accordingly
2 Top-up chemical dispenser
3 Add sequesterant (stain and scale controller)
4 Remove and spray cartridge filter with garden hose and re-
install (see section CARTRIDGE FILTER)
5 Remove and clean out skimmer basket (see section
CLEANING THE SKIMMER BASKET)
6 Add Shock / oxidizing agent
7 Inspect union connections for o-ring and gasket leaks -
Tighten if loose
8 Clean stainless steel controls as indicated on page 29.
MONTHLY
Soak your filter cartridge in a filter cartridge cleaning solu-
tion. Rinse thoroughly and, if possible, allow to dry before
re-installing. Hydropool recommends purchasing a second
filter so that while the first is cleaning, the other is clean
and ready to install
QUARTERLY
Drain hot tub at least once per quarter and clean the acrylic
shell surface with a non-abrasive cleaner designed specifi-
cally for acrylic surfaces. See sections CHANGING THE
HOT TUB WATER and DRAINING YOUR SWIM SPA
CLEANING THE SKIMMER BASKET
1 Activate the STANDBY/DRAIN ASSIST mode
2 Remove the skimmer basket by pulling the weir door for-
ward, and pulling the basket up and towards the front
3 Remove debris from basket. (Note: Avoid hitting the
basket against objects to knock debris loose as this
may damage the unit)
4 Reinsert basket
5 Take the system out of STANDBY/DRAIN ASSIST
mode, and as the pump begins to operate, monitor water
flow over the weir door to assure that it is free floating
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