Bather Load; Starting The Spa With Fresh Water - Cal Spas LTR20101000 Owner's Manual

Bather Load

"Bather Load" is the term used to describe the number
of people using a spa, combined with the length of
usage, and the frequency of usage. All these factors
have a great effect on the spa water. The higher the
bather load, the more chemicals need to be added
and a longer filtration time will be needed.
All versions of the Cal Spas Clear Water Plan are
designed for spas with average bather load (3

Starting the Spa with Fresh Water

This applies to all spa owners EXCEPT those with
the Cal Clarity bromine generator. See instructions
on page page 31 for bromine generator operating
instructions and spa filling procedures.
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
chemicals. 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 routine
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.
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 .
2010 Portable Spa
LTR20101000, Rev. C
to 4 people, 15 minutes of usage, three times a
week at 100 degrees) If your bather load exceeds
these guidelines, and you experience water quality
problems, increase the amount of filtration first, (go
to the next higher filtration number) then if water
quality is still not adequate, consult the advice of your
Cal Spas dealer for additional chemical or system
recommendations. Be sure to give them your bather
load information.
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.
• 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
establish a bromine base.
Add 2 Cal Spas "Bromine Tablets" to
bromine floater.
Set floater opening at #2.
8. Turn on jets for 15 minutes. Leave spa uncovered
during this time.
9. Put cover on spa and allow to heat up to desired
temperature.
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