Performing A Pipe Clean; Clean Filters; Shock Dose; Add ‘Pipe Cleaner’ - Alpine Spas SPA POOL Manual

PERFORMING A PIPE CLEAN

Consistent water balancing and general filter cleaning will keep your water clean
and clear and protect your spa pool components. But unfortunately it's almost
impossible to avoid bacteria and organic material making a home inside the spa
pool plumbing/pipes.
Bacteria has a way of protecting itself by forming as 'bio-film' which sticks to the
inside of the pipes. Although this rarely causes issues, excessive build up can make
water balancing more difficult and you may find bits of bio-film floating in the spa
pool if some of it manages to detach from the interior pipe wall.
To destroy bio-film or any other nasties hidden in the pipes, a 'Pipe Clean' should
be performed every 6 months. Keep in mind that the spa pool's water is to be
drained after this process, so you may just want to incorporate it into your 3
monthly draining schedule. 'Pipe Cleaner' can be purchased from Alpine Spas.
Steps to perform a 'Pipe Clean'.

1. Clean Filters

This process will rely heavily on the filters to collect the grime ejected from
within the pipes. A freshly cleaned set should be installed before performing a
'Pipe Clean'.
2. Open All Jets
Ensure all jets around the spa pool are open (turn anti-clockwise).

3. Shock Dose

Remove the cover and shock dose the water to kill any existing bacteria
present in the water. Wait 30 minutes before starting the next step.
4. Add 'Pipe Cleaner'
Follow directions on the label and add the solution to the water with all pumps
turned on. Be prepared for A LOT of foam to build up. You may notice the
foam becomes brown, green or yellow, this is a good sign of bio-film removal.
Bucket out the foam where possible to relieve stress on the filters. Engage
pumps again when they time-out until the foam stops accumulating in
excessive amounts, while cleaning out filters in-between.
5. Leave Overnight
Place the cover back on the spa pool and leave it to circulate overnight. Clean
the filters the next day, wipe the acrylic edge if required and drain the spa pool
as per the drain and refill process.
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