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Page 42 2005 Spa Owner's Manual
8/1/2005
Water Quality Maintenance
Chemical Maintenance Schedule
Great spa water is easily achieved when the right chemicals are used and a Clear Water Plan is implemented.
The key to clean, clear, and safe water is to fully understand how spa water reacts to users, operation and
chemical use. The Clear Water Plan will help give you that understanding.
Prior to filling a spa for the first time, or after a routine draining, you will want to follow this start-up plan to
extend water life and performance. If you are following either bromine or chlorine Clear Water plans, you will
notice that both start-up processes are the same with the exception of Step 4. As with all chemical dosages listed
in the Clear Water Plan, start-up dosages are intended for 500 gallon spas. Please adjust the chemical dosages to
the capacity of your particular spa.
Start-Up
1. Clean spa thoroughly with Cal Spas™ Multi-Purpose Cleaner.
2. Apply a protective coat of Cal Spas™ Fast Sheen to the acrylic surface.
3. Fill spa to proper water level with normal tap water. (Do not use soft water.)
4. Add either bromine or chlorine (according to your plan):
a. Bromine Plan: Add 2oz. of Cal Spas™ Go Brom to establish a bromine base level.
b. Chlorine Plan: Add two tablespoons of Cal Spas™ Granular Chlorine to the spa water.
5. Pour in 3oz. of Cal Spas™ Metal Protector to the center of the spa.
6. Sprinkle 2oz. of Cal Spas™ Oxidizer Shock in the center of the spa and leave spa uncovered and turn on the
jets for 30 minutes prior to recovering.
7. Allow 24 hours prior to testing and implementing the bromine or chlorine Clear Water Plans.
Bromine Users
This plan and its chemical dosages are intended for Cal Spas™ chemicals only. Most chemical manufacturers
use different chemical formulas and strengths. Only Cal Spas™ chemicals are specially formulated to provide
chemical balance at lower dosages. Compare labels and dosages and see for yourself. You will get greater
protection and performance with Cal Spas™ chemicals.
Always read and follow all printed instructions on chemical bottles and packages.
Day One (Monday)
1. Test spa water using test strips. (Check for valid expiration date.)
2. Add two bromine tablets to floater. (Amount of tablets needed will vary with water temperature.)
3. Adjust Total Alkalinity, then the pH if needed. (See pH and Alkalinity sections for more information.)
4. Add 2oz. of Stan and Scale Defense.
5. Pull the dirty filter from the spa and place into liquid filter cleaner solution.
6. Place your extra, cleaned, fully dried filter cartridge in the spa.
7. Vacuum your spa with the Cal Spas™ vacuum.