Chlorinating  Granules

Chlorine Start Up Written Instructions

INITIAL FILL

  1. Add 1 ounce (1 capful) of Chlorinating Granules
  2. Use a Test Strip to measure pH, Alkalinity and Total Hardness levels and adjust as necessary
  3. Add 10 to 16 ounces (1/2 to 1/3 bottle) of Calcium Booster/ Hardness Increaser (for most areas)

Note: Amount varies by location – add Calcium Booster until Total Hardness is between 150 – 250 ppm

  1. Add 2 to 3 ounces (capfuls) of Spa Up/ Ph up (for most areas)

Note: Amount varies by location – add Spa Up or Spa Down until the pH level is between 7.2 to 7.8 and the Alkalinity level is between 80 and 120 ppm

A blue bottle is shown in the image

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE/AFTER EACH USE

  1. Add 2 ounces of Chlorinating Granules weekly or add 1 spoonful after each use
  2. Add 2 ounces (capfuls) of Replenish/ Renew / Shock weekly and run jets with cover off for 15 minutes
  3. Use Test Strips to check the Chlorine level, Total Alkalinity and pH levels and adjust as necessary

Note: If Chlorine level is low or zero add 1 ounce of Chlorinating Granules

Note: If the pH is too low add 2 to 3 ounces (capfuls) of Spa Up/Ph up to raise pH and Alkalinity

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE

  1. Rinse and clean spa filters: Use a spray-on cleaner such as Instant Cartridge Clean or soak the filters in Filter Cleaner solution. Rinse the filters thoroughly and soak again in fresh water to prevent foamy / sudsy water

Clean the spa cover with a mild cleaner and condition and protect using 303 Aerospace Protectant or ArmorAll

OTHER MAINTENANCE

  1. Drain and refill the spa water every 3 to 4 months (quarterly)
  2. Replace Mineral Cartridge every 4 months (replace whenever spa is drained and refilled with fresh water)
  3. Use JET CLEAN or SYSTEM SCRUB every 12 months to clean out internal plumbing, jets and heating system
  4. If water is cloudy and/or foamy: Add 1 ounce of Clarifier, add 2 capfuls of Spa 56 & Shock and clean filters