Watkins Wellness FreshWater Salt System Owner's Manual page 5

be below 0.2 ppm. If metals are present in the water, they must be removed before startup
of the FreshWater Salt System. It is strongly recommended to fill your spa using the
FreshWater Clean Screen Pre-Filter. FreshWater Stain and Scale Defense can also be
used following instructions on the bottle.
IMPORTANT: If you use liquid products to remove metals from your spa water, you must
clean your filters and wait 24 hours after treatment before turning the salt system on or
adding any chlorine. See Treating for Metals on page 8.
Step 2 - Fill Spa
NOTE: If you are performing a drain and refill of your spa, it is recommended to
clean filters prior to filling the spa.
If you are changing your current water care program to FreshWater Salt System, you
must drain and rinse your spa and clean your filters before proceeding.
Before adding water, remove plug and insert your salt system cartridge. Using your garden
hose, fill your spa through the filter compartment until the water level reaches 1-inch (2.5
cm) above the highest jet.
NOTE: If your fill water contains high levels of metal (over 0.5 ppm) or calcium (over 300
ppm), use the FreshWater Clean Screen Pre-Filter and/or On The Go as required. Calcium
hardness should be between 25 - 75 ppm.
If you are using a FreshWater Mineral Spa Sanitizer cartridge with the FreshWater Salt
System, insert into the filter compartment per packaging instructions. Silver Ions help
to inhibit bacteria growth and will lower the amount of chlorine needed to keep the water
clean.
Once the spa is filled with water, turn the spa power on (see spa owner's manual for
specific instructions based on the voltage of your hot tub). Set the temperature to your
desired level (at least 95 degrees Fahrenheit / 35 degrees Celsius). At initial start-up, it is
recommended to set your output level to 0 (system off) until your spa water has reached
temperature and salt has been added.
Check your jet systems by pushing the jets icon on the control panel home screen. When
you've confirmed that the jets are fully operational, adjust your diverter valve to middle
position and leave the jets on before adding salt.
NOTE: It's normal for the water care icon on the control panel and diagnostic logo light (if
equipped) to flash during this step if you choose not to turn your salt system off.
Step 3 - Add Salt
To find the correct water capacity of your spa model, check the chart in your spa owner's
manual.
Make sure spa jets are on before adding salt. To avoid over salting the water, start out by
adding half the recommended amount of salt (Reference Table 1), using the cup provided
with your FreshWater Spa Salt. Pour the salt into the filter compartment, 1 cup at a time,
with the jets running. Allow five minutes for the salt to dissolve.
Use FreshWater Salt Test Strips to verify the salt level is around 1,750 ppm. Continue to
add salt, one cup at a time, as needed to reach the target level. Be careful to not exceed
the maximum recommended level of 2000 ppm.
FreshWater Salt System
(Target 1,750 ppm)
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