Vacation Water Care Instructions - Caldera Makena Owner's Manual

OZONE MAINTENANCE (OPTIONAL)
If reduced or no ozone bubbles are coming from the heater return
(clogged ozone injector) or no ozone, clean the injector:
DANGER: Nitric acid accumulates in the air lines of the ozonator
and injector, and will cause severe chemical burns if direct skin contact
is made. Always wear protective gloves, glasses and clothing when
working on the ozonator or injector lines. To prevent inhalation or
ingestion of the nitric acid, DO NOT blow or inhale with your mouth to
any of the adapters, fittings or tubing of the ozonator or injector air lines.
1. Place 0.5 liter of white vinegar into a cup or bucket.
2. Carefully loosen the long tubing attached to the bottom of the
ozonator, located in the equipment compartment.
3. Place the end of the tubing into the vinegar, making certain that the
end of the tubing sits at the bottom of the container.
4. Run the spa until all 0.5 liter of the vinegar are gone. This should allow
an ample flow of vinegar to be run through the injector and clear the
blockage.
5. Reinstall the tubing to the bottom of the ozonator.
Water chemistry damage is not covered by the warranty. The chemical
levels and water quality in the spa are under your direct control.
With proper basic care, the spa will provide many years of hot water
relaxation. If you are unsure about any chemical or its usage in the spa,
contact your Authorized Dealer, or Watkins Wellness.
DO:
• Add all chemicals slowly into the filter compartment with the jet pump
operating for ten minutes.
• Use special care if using baking soda to clean either the interior or
exterior plastic surfaces.
IMPORTANT: Watkins Wellness DOES NOT recommend the use of any
floating chemical dispenser. Damage to the spa shell or components
caused by a floating chemical dispenser is specifically not covered under
the terms of the limited warranty. Floating dispensers can become
trapped in one area and cause an over-sanitization or release large
chunks of sanitizer that very quickly chemically burn the shell and cover.
DON'T:
• Use compressed sanitizers.
• Use a floater type sanitization system as a low or no maintenance
solution to your spa maintenance program.
• Use a sanitizer which is not designed for spas.
• Use swimming pool (muriatic) acid to lower pH.
• Broadcast or sprinkle the chemicals onto the water surface. This
method may cause chemically-induced spa surface blistering (chemical
abuse).
VACATION WATER CARE
INSTRUCTIONS
If you plan to be away from home, follow these instructions to ensure
that the water quality of your spa is maintained:
SHORT TIME PERIODS (3-5 DAYS)
1. Adjust the pH by following the instructions outlined in the Water Quality
and Maintenance section.
2. Sanitize the water by following the shock procedures also listed in the
Water Quality and Maintenance section.
3. Lock your cover in place using the coverlocks.
4. Upon your return, sanitize the water by following the shock procedures,
and balance the pH.
LONG TIME PERIODS (5-14 DAYS)
Prior to leaving:
1. At least one day before you leave, set the temperature to its lowest
level. This setting should represent an approximate water temperature
80°F ).
27°C (
IMPORTANT: Spa water oxidizers such as sodium dichlor (chlorine)
maintain their level of effectiveness substantially longer in warm water
80°F ) than in hot water 38°C - 40°C (101°F to 104°F).
27°C (
2. Adjust the pH as required. Sanitize the water by following the shock
procedures.
Upon your return:
3. Sanitize the water by following the shock procedures. Return the set
temperature to its original setting. The spa water will be safe for you to
use once the Free Available Chlorine residual level has dropped below
5.0 ppm.
If you will not be using your spa for an extended period
IMPORTANT:
of time (in excess of 14 days) and an outside maintenance service (or
neighbor) is not available to assist with the water maintenance, draining
or winterizing of the spa is recommended.
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