Filter
Top Products
2010 Portable Spa
LTR20101001, Rev. B
Water Quality Maintenance
www.calspas.com
26
Traditional Chemical Start Up
Prior to lling a spa for the rst 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 the Bromine or Chlorine “Clear Water
Plans”, you will notice that both start-up processes are
the same with the exception of Step 6. As with all
chemical dosages listed in these “Clear Water Plans”,
start-up dosages are intended for 500-gallon spas.
Please adjust the chemical dosages to the capacity of
your particular spa.
Start Up
Clean surface of spa with Cal Spas “Multi-Purpose 1.
Cleaner”.
Apply a protective coat of Cal Spas “Fast Sheen” 2.
to the acrylic surface.
Fill spa to proper water level with normal tap water 3.
(Do not use soft water)
Use test strip and balance the spa water: 4.
Adjust total alkalinity (acceptable range is 80-•
120ppm),
Then adjust pH if necessary (between 7.2 to •
7.8).
Pour in 16 oz of Cal Spas “Metal Protector” to 5.
center of spa.
Add either Bromine or Chlorine (According to your 6.
preferred plan)
Bromine: Add 2 oz of Cal Spas “Go Brom” to
establish a bromine base.
Add 2 Cal Spas “Bromine Tablets” to
Bromine Floater.
Set oater opening at #2.
Chlorine: Add two tablespoons of Cal Spas
“Chlorine Granules” to the spa water.
Sprinkle 2 oz of Cal Spas “Oxidizer Shock” in the 7.
center of the spa and turn on jets for 15 minutes.
Leave spa uncovered during this time.
Put cover on spa and allow to heat up to desired 8.
temperature.
Bromine Clear Water Plan
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. Always read and
follow printed instructions on chemical bottles and
packages.
Day One (Monday)
Test spa water using “Bromine Test Strips”.1.
Based on the Test Strip readings: 2.
Adjust total alkalinity rst (acceptable range •
of 80-120 ppm)
Then adjust the pH if needed (range is •
between 7.2 to 7.8).
Add bromine tablets if needed. (Do not add •
more than 2)
The recommended level of bromine is 3-5 •
ppm.
Add 2 oz of “Stain and Scale Defense”.3.
Remove dirty lter from the spa and rinse off. 4.
Allow to dry.
Place your extra clean lter cartridge back into the 5.
spa.
Vacuum debris from the bottom of your spa with 6.
the “Spa Vacuum”.
Day Two (Wednesday)
Test spa water using Bromine Test Strips.1.
Based on the Test Strip reading: Adjust total 2.
alkalinity, then the pH if needed.
Day Three (Friday)
Test spa water using Bromine Test Strips.1.
Based on the Test Strip reading: 2.
Adjust total alkalinity, then the pH if needed.•
Add one Bromine Tablet (if needed).•
Add 2 oz of Oxidizer Shock to spa. Run Spa for 15 3.
minutes with cover off.
Replace cover.4.