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BALANCE WATER
Test your water using a FreshWater® 5-Way Test Strip. Using the chart
to the right, review pH and alkalinity levels to determine if your water
is within the salt system's parameters and adjust as needed. Make
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note of the calcium hardness level as this will be addressed in Step 6.
Refer to your spa Owner's Manual for detailed instructions on how to
bring pH and alkalinity levels into balance. Once the water has been
balanced, retest the water using a FreshWater 5-Way Test Strip.
Repeat the process until the water is balanced.
SANITIZE FILL WATER
With all jets on and the diverter valves turned to the middle position, add chlorine to the filter compartment (refer
to the product label for instructions). Run jets for five minutes and measure the chlorine with a new FreshWater 5-Way
Test Strip. Your target chlorine level is 5 ppm. If your level is less than 5 ppm repeat the chlorination process. Wait
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five minutes then test again. Repeat until the target level of 5 ppm is reached.
If using liquid chlorine - DO NOT USE splash-free or scented bleach of any kind.
This chlorination step is very important for a successful startup. Skipping this step can prevent the system from
establishing a chlorine residual.
SOFTEN WATER
Include this step if you did not use a calcium remover during the fill process in Step 2.
Hard water can damage your hot tub equipment and may hinder the effectiveness of the salt system, so it's important
to make sure your water is soft. Your target calcium level is 50 ppm. Use the following guidelines if your calcium
hardness is over 75 ppm:
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75-150 ppm - Use the Vanishing Act
150-300 ppm - Use the Vanishing Act XL or an On The Go
Over 300 ppm - Use an On The Go portable water softener during fill process
After 24 hours, test spa water with a FreshWater 5-Way Test Strip. If calcium hardness level still reads above 75 ppm,
repeat the process until you get close to 50 ppm. Discard Vanishing Act in your normal trash after recommended
amount of time and before continuing to next step.
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pillow provided in your start up kit (refer to Owner's Manual for instructions)
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portable water softener (available at your local dealer)
Salt System
Target
Paramaters
Minimum
Salt
1,750 ppm 1,500 ppm 2,000 ppm
Hardness
50 ppm
25 ppm
Alkalinity
80 ppm
40 ppm
pH
7.4
Chlorine
3 ppm
1 ppm
OK Range
Maximum
75 ppm
120 ppm
7.2
7.8
5 ppm
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