Ongoing Maintenance - FreshWater Salt System Owner's Manual

Ongoing Maintenance

It is recommended to test and balance your spa water before each use.
1.
• The pH level may increase during the first few weeks after start-up. Add
pH Down if needed. Ensure that pH and alkalinity levels stay within the OK range.
• Keep total calcium hardness between 25-75 ppm. Use a new FreshWater
Vanishing Act Calcium Remover when calcium hardness is above 75 ppm.
• The recommended chlorine level is between 3-5 ppm. Adjust output level up or
down to maintain the chlorine level. Supplemental chlorine can be added if the
spa is set to the max output level or to speed up residual generation. You can
reduce the chlorine level in the spa water by adding hydrogen peroxide
(see High Chlorine on page 8).
• Phosphates affect chlorine levels. Test and maintain phosphates levels less than
300 ppb.
2. 10-day system check - Test the spa water & confirm output level
You should test your spa water and confirm output level at least once every 10 days.
A system check reminder will appear on your spa control panel.
Test and balance spa water using a FreshWater 5-Way Test Strip. Measure
chlorine, pH, alkalinity, and calcium hardness levels to determine if your water is in
the OK ranges specified for the system. Adjust as needed.
Reduce calcium hardness if necessary to mantain a range between
25-75 ppm by using the FreshWater Vanishing Act Calcium Remover.
a. Confirm output level
ii. Adjust your output level as needed to maintain a 3-5 ppm chlorine residual.
iii. Press the Confirm or OK button to clear the 10-day system check reminder.
If you don't press the Confirm / OK button on your spa screen within 15
days, your FreshWater Salt System will automatically lower the output level.
• Day 15 - Output level automatically lowered to 3.
• Day 20 - Output level automatically lowered to 1
(Vacation/Low Output Mode).
4. Replace FreshWater Salt System cartridge
The chlorine-generating cartridge in the system will typically need replacement after
four months of operation. The cartridge can be changed at any time.
1. Follow instructions on control panel to replace cartridge.
2. Remove cap.
3. Press button (on top of cartridge) to remove cartridge.
4. Insert new cartridge. Press button on top of cartridge and push into place.
5. Secure cap. Follow instructions on control panel.
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