Traditional Chemical Start Up; Bromine Clear Water Plan - Cal Spas F 1239 Owner's Manual

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Traditional Chemical Start Up

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 performance. If you are
following either the Bromine or Chlorine "Clear Water
Plans", you will notice that both start-up processes
are the same with the exception of Step 6. As with all
chemical dosages listed in these "Clear Water Plans",
start-up dosages are intended for 500-gallon spas.
Please adjust the chemical dosages to the capacity of
your particular spa.
Start Up
1. Clean surface of spa with "Multi-Purpose
Cleaner".
2. Apply a protective coat of "Fast Sheen" to the
acrylic surface.
3. Fill spa to proper water level with normal tap
water (Do not use soft water)
4. Use test strip and balance the spa water:
• Adjust total alkalinity (acceptable range is
80-120ppm),

Bromine Clear Water Plan

Day One (Monday)
1. Test spa water using "Bromine Test Strips".
2. Based on the Test Strip readings:
• Adjust total alkalinity first (acceptable range
of 80-120 ppm)
• Then adjust the pH if needed (range is
between 7.2 to 7.8).
• Add bromine tablets if needed. (Do not add
more than 2)
• The recommended level of bromine is 3-5
ppm.
3. Add 2 oz of "Stain and Scale Defense".
4. Remove dirty filter from the spa and rinse off.
Allow to dry.
5. Place your extra clean filter cartridge back into
the spa.
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• Then adjust pH if necessary (between 7.2 to
7.8).
5. Pour in 16 oz of "Metal Protector" to center of
spa.
6. Add either Bromine or Chlorine (According to
your preferred plan)
Bromine: Add 2 oz of "Go Brom" to
establish a bromine base.
Add 2 "Bromine Tablets" to
Bromine Floater.
Set floater opening at #2.
Chlorine: Add two tablespoons of
"Chlorine Granules" to the
spa water.
7. Sprinkle 2 oz of "Oxidizer Shock" in the center of
the spa and turn on jets for 15 minutes. Leave
spa uncovered during this time.
8. Put cover on spa and allow to heat up to desired
temperature.
6. Vacuum debris from the bottom of your spa with
the "Spa Vacuum".
Day Two (Wednesday)
1. Test spa water using Bromine Test Strips.
2. Based on the Test Strip reading: Adjust total
alkalinity, then the pH if needed.
Day Three (Friday)
1. Test spa water using Bromine Test Strips.
2. Based on the Test Strip reading:
• Adjust total alkalinity, then the pH if needed.
• Add one Bromine Tablet (if needed).
3. Add 2 oz of Oxidizer Shock to spa. Run Spa for 15
minutes with cover off.
4. Replace cover.
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