Cal Spas Pneumatic Series Owner's Manual page 307

Cal Spas Clear Water Plan
Prior to filling a spa for the first time or after a routine draining, you will want to follow this start-up plan to extend water life and per-
formance.
If you are following either Bromine or Chlorine Clear Water plans, you will notice that both start up processes are the same with the
exception of step 4.
As with all chemical dosages listed in the Clear Water Plan, start up dosages are intended for 500 gallon spas. Please adjust chemical
dosages to the gallon capacity of your
particular spa.
Start up: (500 Gallon Spas)
1. Clean spa thoroughly with Cal Spas Multi-Purpose Cleaner.
2. Apply a protective coat of Cal Spas Fast Sheen to the Acrylic surface.
3. Fill spa to proper water level with normal tap water. (Do not use soft water.)
4. Bromine Plan: Add 2 oz. of Cal Spas Go Brom to establish a Bromine base level Chlorine Plan: Add two tablespoons of Cal Spas
Granular Chlorine to the spa water .
5. Pour in 3 oz. of Cal Spas Metal Protector to the center of the spa.
6. Sprinkle 2 oz. of Cal Spas Oxidizer Shock in the center of the spa and leave spa uncovered and turn on the jets for 30 minutes prior to
recovering.
7. Allow 24 hours prior to testing and implementing the Bromine or Chlorine Clear Water Plans.
Cal Spas Clear Water Plan
Bromine users
This plan and its chemical dosages are intended for Cal Spas' Chemicals only. Most chemical manufactures use different chemical for-
mulas and strengths. Only Cal Spas' chemicals are specially formulated to provide proper chemical balance at lower dosages. Compare
labels and dosages and see for yourself. You will get greater protection and performance with Cal Spas' Chemicals.
Always read and follow all printed instruction on chemical bottles and packages.
Day One (Monday)
1. Test spa water using test strips. (Be sure to check the expiration date prior to use.)
2. Add two bromine tablets to floater. (Amount of tablets needed will vary with water temperature.)
3. Adjust Total Alkalinity, then pH if needed. (See pH and Alkalinity sections for more information)
4. Add 2 oz. of Stain and Scale Defense.
5. Pull the dirty filter from the spa and place into Liquid Filter Cleaner solution.
6. Place your extra, cleaned, fully dried filter cartridge in the spa.
7. Vacuum your spa with the Cal Spas Vac.
Day Two (Wednesday)
1. Test spa water using test strips. (Be sure to check the expiration date prior to use.)
2. Adjust Total Alkalinity, then pH if needed. (See pH and Alkalinity sections for more information.)
4. Pull the filter from Liquid Filter Cleaner solution, hose it off and allow to dry.
(Start up)
(Bromine)
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