Vita Spa L100 Hot Tub User Manual


 
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5. After the alkalinity is properly
adjusted, the pH is next. If the pH is
above 7.8, use PH-DOWN (1 oz. at a
time) to lower it to the acceptable
range. It is extremely important to
NEVER allow the pH of your spa
water to be under 7.0, as this can
severely damage your equipment
and will void the warranty.
6. Add Sanitizer, either chlorine or
bromine. For Chlorine: Follow the
directions on the bottle. Chlorine
dissolves rapidly; you should get a
reading on the test strip within
minutes of application. For Bromine:
Follow the directions on your floating
brominator. It is necessary to add
sodium bromine only when the spa
is being filled. Bromine tablets erode
slowly, and it may take several hours
before you will get a reading on the
test strip. It may be necessary to
adjust the floating brominator.
7. To properly maintain the chemical
balance of your spa, follow the 3 day
a week program outlined on pages
27 and 29.
Please read “WATER MAIN T E N A N C E ”
then follow these easy ste p s :
1. Fill your spa until the water level is 1
inch above the highest jet. It is NOT
advisable to use softened water in
your spa, as may become corrosive.
2. Add a 1/2 pint of Spa Metal Inhibitor
to prevent iron or copper deposits
from staining the finish of your spa. If
your water is known to contain high
concentrations of these metals it may
be necessary to add an additional
quantity of Spa Metal Inhibitor.
3 . Use a 3-Way Spa Water Test Strip or
test kit to measure the pH and
Alkalinity of your water. The following
instructions utilize test strips for testing.
Immerse the test strip in the spa water,
following the instructions on the test
strip container label. Compare the strip
to the label to determine the condition
of the spa water.
4. If the Alkalinity is not within the
acceptable range (80 to 120 ppm) it
should be adjusted first. If it is low,
raise the alkalinity by adding PH-UP 1
oz. at a time, retesting until the
alkalinity reaches 120 ppm. If the
alkalinity is high, it should be lowered
by using PH-DOWN 1oz. at a time.
B A LA N CING THE SPA WAT ER