Schedule - Master Spas GS Owner's Manual & Limited Warranty

WATER MAINTENANCE – SCHEDULE
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BEFORE EACH USE
Test the spa water for proper pH and sanitation levels. Adjust accordingly to the proper levels
outlined in the Water Chemistry Guide, found in the Water Maintenance – Recommended Ranges
section. Appropriate levels should be present before use of the spa. Bathers should not enter the
spa if the chlorine levels are outside of the safe, recommended ranges.
AFTER EACH USE
Test water and treat accordingly to maintain proper pH and free chlorine levels for continued
sanitary conditions after use. The amount of people using the spa (and duration of use) will
deplete chlorine levels and can cause free chlorine to test below total chlorine, resulting in a more
frequent need to use an oxidizer/non-chlorine shock treatment.
3 TIMES A WEEK
Test the water using chemical test strips. Adjust sanitizer, pH and Alkalinity accordingly, following
directions on the chemical manufacturer's bottle. If free chlorine level measures less than total
chlorine level, additional non-chlorine shock/oxidizer treatment is necessary.
ONCE A MONTH
Soak your regular filter elements overnight in a container with spa Filter Cleaner and then rinse
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with clean water. For best results, allow the filter to dry before re-inserting. (The EcoPur element
should never be cleaned in a filter cleaner. Just rinse with water.) When cleaning filters, be sure to
never have the pumps (including the circulation pump) running without the filters in place. Failure
to do so may result in debris being drawn into the pumps causing unwarranted damage. See
Cleaning Your Filter Elements in the Maintenance section of this manual for more information.
EVERY 180 DAYS
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Drain and refill your spa with fresh water, install a new EcoPur element, clean the regular filter,
and repeat start up procedure. The regular filter should be replaced at least once every year. Over
time and bather use, biofilm buildup can occur. Chemical products are available to help remove
biofilm and should be used periodically before draining.
AS NEEDED
If the water looks hazy, make sure pH is in the proper range and treat with chlorinating granules
to maintain free chlorine levels. Treat with non-chlorine shock (oxidizer shock) if free chlorine is less
than total chlorine. Always refer to the chemical manufacturer's dosage recommendations listed on
the container. Free chlorine levels should be maintained per the Water Chemistry Guide.
A defoamer may be used when excessive foaming occurs. Over use of a defoamer will result
in cloudy, milky water. These are general recommendations for water maintenance that may vary
by usage and bather load. Depending on bather load and frequency of use, drain and refill times
may vary as well as the frequency of cleaning your filters.
USE ONLY SPA CHEMICALS
Do not use chemicals designed for use in swimming pools. With a spa you are working with a
small volume of hot water compared to a large volume of relatively cool water in a swimming
pool. Because of this, chemicals will have a shorted life span and bacteria can grow more quickly
than in a swimming pool. A spa is less forgiving then a pool and requires that whatever is put
into it have a pH as close to neutral as possible. That is why only chemicals made for spas should
be used. Always refer to the chemical manufacturer's dosage recommendations listed on the
container.
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