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Water Maintenance and Care
Water Care Initial Start-Up
Improper use of hot tub chemicals may be dangerous and could damage your hot tub spa and cover. Since this damage is not
covered by the warranty, it is extremely important to take precautions when using these products. Only use chemicals and cleaning
agents designed for hot tubs. Damage resulting from the use of non-recommended chemicals and/or cleaning agents is not covered
under the warranty. Following the procedures in this guide will make the maintenance and care of your hot tub simple and reliable.
Proper Handling of Chemicals
Keep all chemicals out of the reach of children.
Always keep lids on chemicals when not in use and store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight.
Do not store chemicals within the interior of the hot tub cabinet.
Do not interchange caps or measuring scoops for different types of chemicals.
Do not smoke around chemicals. Some may emit highly flammable fumes.
In case of contact or if a doctor is required, bring the chemical container to medical authorities for proper treatment.
Never use swimming pool chemicals in your hot tub. This may void the warranty.
Never mix chemicals or chemical solutions directly with each other.
Always add chemicals to water when mixing them. Never add water to chemicals.
Important:
Before using chemicals, read the labels and follow directions carefully.
Always add the chemicals directly to the hot tub water, either in a suitable feeder, distributed over the water surface, or poured
into the water, preferable with the pump on.
Never add chemicals to the water while persons are using it.
Leave the cover off and circulate the water for at least 15 minutes after adding chemicals to effectively distribute the chemicals
and allow odors to escape.
Initial Start-Up
1. Never use more than 50% softened water when filling the hot tub. It is suggested to use an in-line filter on the hose when
filling to prevent many minerals from entering the water making balancing and adjusting the water easier.
2. Add a sequestering agent to treat suspended minerals in the water during this initial fill. Allow water to circulate and filter for
at least half an hour before adding additional chemicals.
3. Test water for pH, total alkalinity and calcium hardness. Acceptable levels for pH are 7.4-7.6, for total alkalinity 100-120 ppm
and calcium hardness between 150-250 ppm.
4. Adjust pH and total alkalinity per the instructions on the chemical bottle. Allow the chemicals to circulate and wait at least 24
hours to retest.
5. Adjust and retest as necessary.
6. Add concentrated chlorinating granules (sodium dichlor) until a level of 5-8 ppm is reached to effectively treat initial fill water.
Add this chlorine by broadcasting over the water surface while the pumps are operating. Do not use the hot tub until that level
drops to below 5 ppm. DO NOT add the chlorine granules until after the pH, alkalinity and calcium hardness levels are
appropriately met. Do not use a floating dispenser and never use trichlor. Hot tub water care is NOT like pool care and the PDC
Spas effective ozone systems reduce the amount of chemicals required. High doses of chemical cause component damage and
may void the
warranty.
Hot tubs may be treated with AquaFinesse or Eco One water care systems that maintain pH, and alkalinity levels on a monthly
routine using less chemicals than standard routines. These systems have been formulated to work in conjunction with the
EverPure™ and Everpure2™ systems and the use of dichlor as the sanitizing agent.
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