Watkins Wellness FreshWater Salt System Owner's Manual page 11

1. Verify water temperature
The status reading will read lower in cooler water. To get an accurate status
reading, ensure water is above 95° F (35° C).
2. Verify salt level
Use a salt test strip to measure salt level. If the test strip shows salt level is low:
a. Add 1 cup of salt to the water and circulate for five minutes.
b. Retest with a salt test strip, and repeat until salt level reads in the OK
range.
c. Press Test Status button. If System Status still reads low, check for other
conditions noted above.
3. Verify chlorine level
Use a FreshWater 5-Way Test Strip to measure chlorine level. If the test strip
shows the chlorine level is high (above 5 ppm):
a. Add 1 cup (240ml) hydrogen peroxide with jets running. Check chlorine level
after 10 minutes.
b. Retest with a test strip and repeat as needed.
4. Visually inspect and clean filter(s) (refer to spa Owner's Manual).
5. Check cartridge
a. Press Test Status button to refresh.
b. If the system status message continues to read low, it may be an indication
that it is time to replace the cartridge. Obtain a replacement cartridge, press
the Replace Cartridge button, and follow the instructions.
System Status High (Red Right)
If the status indicator is in the red (on the right), this typically indicates that there is too
much salt in the water.
1. If the status reading is less than halfway in the red, use a salt test strip to measure salt
level. If the test strip shows salt level is high (above 2,000 ppm):
a. Drain 25% of the water from the spa and refill with clean, clear water.
b. Retest with a salt test strip, and repeat until salt level reads in the OK range.
c. Press Test Status button to refresh.
2. If the salt indicator is more than halfway in the upper red section, drain completely and
refill following the Getting Started section on page 2.
Cloudy Water
Cloudy water can be the result of a number of issues.
• High pH. Use a FreshWater 5-Way Test Strip to check spa pH level. Add pH
Down as needed.
• Low chlorine. Use a FreshWater 5-Way Test Strip. If chlorine is low, manually add
chlorine as needed to shock spa to 5 ppm.
• Dirty filter. Check filter(s) and clean as needed (see your spa Owner's Manual).
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