Maintenance; Water Quality And Water Chemistry; Filtration; Water Chemistry - Jacuzzi Platinum Series Owner's Manual

Water Quality and Water Chemistry

Maintaining water quality and water chemistry in your spa is extremely important and should be a regular part of
your spa maintenance program, as a neglected spa can be a breeding place for dangerous bacteria.
The water quality of your spa is maintained by a combination of filtration and chemistry. The spa's integral filter
system helps maintain the water cleanliness and clarity by trapping most solid materials such as hair, and other debris
resulting from normal use. However, the most important part of maintaining water chemistry is keeping the proper level
of disinfectant in the water at all times. This is accomplished by adding chlorine to the water, which will control particles
too small to be trapped by the filter, such as bacteria and algae, and will oxidize any organic materials. To insure the
health and safety of spa users, follow instructions provided here and with water quality products
Your Platinum Series spa is factory equipped with an ozone generator which operates automatically during the
system filter operation. Ozone is fed into the spa footwell where it mixes with the water. Ozone is used in conjunction
with chlorine to assist in disinfecting and clarifying the water. Use of the ozone generator will generally reduce the
requirement for, and the cost of water quality maintenance chemicals.
Your Quantum Plus spa also is furnished with a spa water treatment cartridge (see Equipment Setup) to further
enhance water quality and aid in reducing the quantity of chlorine required to disinfect the water. The spa water
treatment cartridge (K521000) should be replaced after four months of filter pump operation. These are available
through your Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath dealer. Do not use products containing bromine, sodium bromide or
biguanides if the spa water treatment cartridge is used.

Filtration

The filtration system of your spa will keep your water clear and clean if used properly. The filter cartridge elements
will trap most solid materials and debris in the water. However, the presence of materials such as body oils or other
particles which are too small to be captured in the filters may bring about various undesirable water quality conditions.
These conditions can be corrected with the use of spa treatment chemicals which are available from your Jacuzzi
Whirlpool Bath dealer. Such conditions include the following:
Foaming: A defoamer is available to minimize foaming of the water. This condition is usually caused by the addition
of soaps or oils, or other fatty substances to the spa water. The interaction of these with hot water, especially at high
pH levels (more alkaline), will cause the water to foam. (Refer to Water Quality Definitions.)
Oil Film or Cloudy Water: Add clarifier to congeal oil film on the water surface into globules sufficiently large to be
trapped by the system's filter. Cloudiness is caused by particles that are too small to be trapped in the filter, and is
also due to the presence of human body oils, lotions, and cosmetics. During normal use, these materials can
accumulate on the filter element and clog its pores. The addition of clarifier will make the water clearer, but clogged
filters must be cleaned as prescribed under the section entitled Filter Maintenance in this manual.
Hard Water: Add a demineralizer to break down or deionize mineral particles present in the spa water.
Follow the Filter Maintenance procedure described in this manual to ensure optimum performance of your spa's
filtration system.

Water Chemistry

You can ensure better water chemistry by testing your spa water every day and adjusting the chemical balance
frequently. Obtain a water quality test kit, designed especially for spas, from your Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath dealer. The
test kit must be of the type which allows you to test for the disinfectant (chlorine) level, pH, and total alkalinity. Ensure
that the chemicals used in your spa are especially for spa use, and not for swimming pools, as water quality
maintenance of spas and of swimming pools is very different.
Set up a daily program at first to check the disinfectant level, pH, and total alkalinity of the water. Familiarize
yourself with the amount of chemicals to add and to determine how often to make chemical adjustments during normal
use. Remember that the more heavily the spa is used, the more often you should check the water chemistry.
When adding any chemicals, always run the filter system to ensure complete dilution with the water.
Do not use the skimmer basket for dispensing chemicals.

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