Water Quality Maintenance; Clear Water Plan; Before You Begin - Cal Spas F 1239 Owner's Manual

Water Quality Maintenance

Clear Water Plan

Great spa water is easily achieved when the right
chemicals and / or systems are used and the "Clear
Water Plan" is implemented. The key to clean, clear,
and safe water is to fully understand how spa water
reacts to users, system operation and chemical
use. The "Clear Water Plan" will help give you that
understanding.
The first thing to understand about taking care of your
spa water is that preventive actions are much easier
to do than correcting water quality issues. For this
reason, we offer the "Clear Water Plan" as a simple,
easy to follow guide to clean, safe spa water.
Follow the Right Plan
You will need to decide which chemical plan or
alternative sanitation option works best for your
spa water. Consult your Cal Spas dealer for the right
decision with regards to your lifestyle and spa usage.
Whichever plan you decide on, follow it completely
and don't take shortcuts. These plans will provide you
with clean, safe, clear spa water with a minimum of
effort.
Traditional Chemical Options
Choose from either Bromine tablets or Chlorinating
granules as your sanitizer of choice. Both work well
when the appropriate "Clear Water Plan" is followed.

Before You Begin

Before you begin a "Clear Water Plan", you should
understand that chemicals or systems alone will
not take care of your spa water. Other factors such
as Filtration and Bather Load also play an important
part.
Filtration
The filter is the part of your spa that removes the
debris from the water. Even though Cal Spas uses
the advanced Bio Clean filter cartridge that protects
itself from bacterial growth, the filter still needs to
be cleaned on a regular basis to maximize your spa's
filtering performance and heating efficiency.
In addition to spraying off the filter weekly to remove
surface debris, your filter should be deep cleaned
periodically to dissolve scale and other contaminants
that get lodged deep within the filter fibers and impede
the filtration process. Even if the filter looks clean, the
contaminants can clog the fibers and prevent water
from flowing through the filter resulting in the most
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Filter Cleaning
• Place the dirty filter into a bucket of water deep
enough to cover the filter. Add 8 oz of "Liquid Filter
Cleaner" to the bucket of water.
Note: It is a good idea to keep a spare filter to be deep
cleaned while the regular filter is in the spa. This way,
you can rotate the filters and both will last longer.
• Soak the filter for a minimum of 24 hours.
• Remove the filter and spray clean with a water
hose. Spray each pleat carefully.
• Allow filter to dry completely (a minimum of 2
days drying time is recommended).
• Reinstall filter as described in the "Clear Water
Plan".
Filtration Cycles
The filtration cycle of your spa is the process that
allows the water to flow through the filter. Your spa
will filter automatically twice each day. The factory set
default time for filtration is usually enough for normal
use, however heavy bather load or frequent use
may require longer filtration times or more frequent
filtration cycles to keep the spa water clean. Consult
your Owner's Manual for setting your spa's filtration
times.
Bather Load
"Bather Load" is the term used to describe the number
of people using a spa, combined with the length of
usage, and the frequency of usage. All these factors
have a great effect on the spa water. The higher the
bather load, the more chemicals need to be added and
a longer filtration time will be needed.
All versions of the "Clear Water Plan" are designed
for spas with average bather load. (3-4 people, 15
minutes of usage, 3 times a week at 100 degrees)
If your bather load exceeds these guidelines, and
you experience water quality problems, increase
the amount of filtration first, (go to the next higher
filtration number) then if water quality is still not
adequate, consult the advise of your Cal Spas dealer
for additional chemical or system recommendations.
Be sure to give them your bather load information.
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