Troubleshooting Guide; Water Maintenance - Legacy Whirlpool LW 524 Owner's Manual

WATER MAINTENANCE –
TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
CHLORINE ODOR
WATER ODOR
CLOUDY WATER
CLOUDY AND
GREEN WATER
CLEAR GREEN
WATER
BROWN WATER
FOAMING
EYE OR SKIN
IRRITATION
SCUM DEPOSITS AT
WATERLINE
CHALKY, WHITE
SCALE DEPOSITS
PITTING OF METAL
FIXTURES
RECOMMENDED RANGES FOR BALANCED WATER
This table shows the ideal balanced measurements that
you are looking for in your testing results. Parts per million
(ppm), is a form of measurement used in most pool and
spa chemical readings. This is equivalent to one milligram
of concentration per liter of water.
* Recommended levels stated in this manual are based on industry standards for permanently installed and portable residential spas.
DO NOT DIVE. DO NOT DIVE.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Excessive chlorine
Low pH
Low levels of sanitizer
pH out of range
Bacteria or algae growth
Dirty filters or inadequate
filtration
Unbalanced water chemistry Test and adjust chemistry levels
Old water
Total alkalinity levels are low
Sanitizer levels are low
High iron or copper content
Sanitizer levels are low
High iron or manganese
level
High levels of body oils,
lotions, soap, etc.
Low calcium hardness
Unbalanced water chemistry Test and adjust chemistry levels
Unsanitary water
Total chlorine level above
5 ppm
Poor sanitizer/pH levels
Body oils and dirt
Minerals present in
the water and lack of
sequestering agent use
Low pH or total alkalinity
HOW TO FIX IT
Shock water with oxidizer/non-chlorine
shock treatment
Adjust pH if necessary
Adjust sanitizer level with chlorinating
granules
Adjust pH if necessary
If sanitizer has already been adjusted, it may
be necessary to perform a system flush
Clean filters with filter cleaner and adjust
filtration
Drain, clean inner shell and refill with filtered
water
Use a pH increaser
Apply oxidizer/non-chlorine shock treatment
and adjust sanitizer
Use a sequestering agent
Apply oxidizer/non-chlorine shock treatment
Use a sequestering agent
Add small amount of defoamer, an enzyme
product and check water chemistry
Use a calcium hardness increaser
Adjust water chemistry according to testing
results
Apply oxidizer/non-chlorine shock treatment
Adjust pH level as necessary
Use multi-purpose cleaner to clean spa
surface and add enzyme product to spa
water
When tub is drained, use a multi-purpose
cleaner or white vinegar and scrub with a
soft cloth
Check water chemistry and adjust
Total Alkalinity
pH
Chlorine
Bromine
Calcium Hardness 180 - 250 ppm
100 24
80 - 150 ppm
7.2 - 7.6
2 - 4 ppm
3 - 5 ppm