Starting The Spa With Fresh Water - Cal Spas LTR20091058 Owner's Manual

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Starting the Spa with Fresh Water

We recommend you use Cal Spas chemicals only.
Other brands of chemicals may have similar names
and/or usage descriptions but due to manufacturing
differences, use of other chemicals can increase the
likelihood of under- or over-dosing the spa chemi-
cals. Damage to the spa or spa's components from
improper chemicals or chemical usage is not covered
under the spa's warranty.
Prior to filling a spa for the first time, or after a rou-
tine draining, you will want to follow this start-up
plan to extend water life and performance.
As with all chemical dosages listed in these Clear
Water Plans, start-up dosages are intended for 500-
gallon spas. Please adjust the chemical dosages to
the capacity of your particular spa.
1. Clean the surface of the spa with Cal Spas "Multi-
Purpose Cleaner".
2. Apply a protective coat of Cal Spas "Fast Sheen"
to the acrylic surface.
3. Fill the spa to the proper water level with normal
tap water. (Do not use soft water.)
4. Use test strip and balance the spa water.
Water level is very important to the operation of your spa . If the water level
is too low or too high, your spa will not operate properly . The water level
should be about six inches from the top when the spa is not being used .
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• Adjust total alkalinity (acceptable range is
80-120ppm).
• Adjust pH if necessary (between 7.2 to 7.8).
5. Pour in 16 oz of Cal Spas "Metal Protector" in the
center of the spa.
6. Add Stain and Scale Prevention.
7. Add either chlorine or bromine (but not both).
Chlorine: Add two tablespoons of Cal Spas "Chorine
Granules" to the spa water.
Bromine: Add 2 oz of Cal Spas "Go Brom" to estab-
lish a bromine base.
Add 2 Cal Spas "Bromine Tablets" to bro-
mine floater.
8. Turn on jets for 15 minutes. Leave spa uncov-
ered during this time.
9. Put cover on spa and allow to heat up to desired
temperature.
2009 Genesis Portable Spa
LTR20091058, Rev. B