Contents Welcome ..........1 Features & Settings .........6 Product Contents ........1 Cell Cleaning ...........8 Overview of the ACE System ....1 Troubleshooting ........9 Spa Owner Responsibilities ....1 Important Additional Information....13 ACE System Status .........2 Specifications ........13 Getting Started ........3 Customer Service ........13 ®...
Test for chlorine regularly. Use a test strip weekly to check for chlorine in the water. The recommended chlorine level is 3 ppm. Add FreshWater Concentrated Chlorinated Granules to supplement the system when needed. *For more information visit www.hotspring.com/SaveWater ACE Salt Water Sanitizing System Page 1...
Adjust Output level as needed. To maximize cell life, keep the output level set as low as possible to meet your needs. If your use pattern changes you will need to adjust the output level up or down accordingly. The boost function or granular sodium dichlor can be used on occasions when more chlorine is needed.
Getting Started Fill your Spa Fill your spa with water using the CleanScreen pre-filter with the valve 50% closed ® (45º angle). Once your spa has power and the ACE system is installed, follow these five simple steps. NOTE: If you are not filling your spa for the first time, clean your filters with Filter Cleaner or replace with new filters, before refilling spa.
dissolved. Verify salt level using salt test strips. Note: the water care icon and On/Ready light may flash, and the System Status may read low until the water is at or above 95º F. 4. Superchlorinate/Shock spa water by adding FreshWater ®...
Monthly: Test the water, shock & confirm output level Ensure water is balanced. Confirm/adjust output setting via the control panel. Shock the water with granular chlorine to 5ppm and flush all jet systems. Inspect Cell. Quarterly: Clean the ACE Cell Visually inspect the ACE cell for calcium scale between the plates (if fill water has hardness over 50ppm inspect cell monthly).
Features & Settings Output Level: The ACE system cleans the water throughout the day. The output setting of 0 -10 de- termines how long the cell runs each day. Observe your usage patterns and measure the chlorine level before each use to guide your output setting. Adjust output up or down to increase or decrease output.
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3. Press the MODE ▲ button to reach EXIT+. Press ON ▲ to return to the main menu. 30 Day Reminder: You must check your spa water at least once every 30 days. To remind you, the ACE water care icon and OUT menu will flash. 1.
LOW RANGE: STAT 1-2 Your system needs your attention and is NOT generating chlorine at this time. Your cell may be dirty, or your salt level may be low. See TROUBLESHOOTING HIGH RANGE: STAT 7-9 Your system needs your attention and is NOT generating chlorine at this time. Your salt level is high.
Prevent Cell Damage: NEVER insert anything into the cell or pressure wash it. This will damage the electrodes. 1. Turn off the power to the spa. Open the spa cover and remove the filter lid. 2. Unscrew gray filter cap and gently pull the cell out of the filter. 3.
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NOTE: You may continue to use your spa as long as the chlorine level on the FreshWater test strip is in the OK range. Add granular chlorine as needed. ® System Status Low (1-2): The system status reading can be affected by cell age, scale build-up (dirty cell), cold water, high chlorine, dirty filters, or dirty water.
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Drain 25% of the water from the spa and refill with clean, clear water Retest with a salt test strip, and repeat until salt level reads in the OK range Run a manual Status Test to refresh. 2. If the salt indicator is more than halfway in the red part, drain completely and refill following the Start-up and Refill Procedure.
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Tips: • Calcium Hardness: Use the Vanishing Act calcium remover to keep total hardness levels low and minimize the need for anti-scalant & metal control. • Heavy Use. Initiate a Boost a few hours prior. Periodically measure the chlo- rine and add granular sodium dichlor as need. •...
Important Additional Information WARNING: Operating ACE without water flow through the cell can cause a build up of flammable gas. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to operate this device. WARNING: Spa usage and higher temperatures may require higher chlorine output to maintain proper free available chlorine residuals.
Owner’s manual, or repairs made or attempted by anyone other than an authorized representative of Watkins. Alteration includes, but is not limited to, any component change, or electrical conversion. Visit www.hotspring.com or contact your dealer for a list of manufacturer approved accessories.
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Disclaimers TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WATKINS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF USE OF THE SPA OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL COSTS, EXPENSES OR DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE REMOVAL OF ANY DECK OR CUSTOM FIXTURE OR ANY COST TO REMOVE OR REINSTALL THE SPA, IF NEEDED.
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