Adding Start-Up Chemicals - Freeflow Spas Tropic Owner's Manual

Adding Start-Up Chemicals

You should have an adequate supply of chemicals on hand for your hot tub. You should familiarize yourself with
the necessary types and amounts of chemicals to maintain your water & keep it at clean and healthy levels. You can
purchase these chemicals from your dealer.
NOTE: The importance of the chemical balance in the hot tub cannot be over-emphasized.
WATER MAINTENACE
It may be necessary to replace the hot tub's water every 3 to 6 months. The frequency depends on a number of
variables including the frequency of use, number of users, attention paid to water quality maintenance, if equipped
with an ozone unit, etc. You will know it is time for a change when you can no longer get the normal feel or sparkle
to the water, even though the key water balance measurements are all within the proper parameters.
CAUTION: Never store spa chemicals inside the spa's equipment bay!
PH BALANCE
PH is a measure of water acidity. On a scale of 0 to 14, 7.6 is the ideal point of balance. A measurement below 7.2
indicates that your water is more acidic. This water condition results in corrosion of the equipment's metal
components. A measurement above 7.8 indicates that your water is more alkaline. This water condition causes
calcium deposits and scaling in the equipment and hot tub. Both conditions are detrimental and cause damage.
NOTE: Calcium deposits can also cause a restriction of air through your jets. Using a stain & scale
remover regularly, will greatly reduce the chance of this occurring.
CHLORINE/BROMINE/SHOCK (mps)
Granulated or tabs of chlorine/bromine/shock must be used to remove bacteria and other organic matter from the
water. Little or no sanitizer causes water to turn green and unhealthy. Too much chemical load causes water to
smell pungent, irritates the eyes and skin, and can cause damage to the heater tube on the power pack. All "non-
chlorine/bromine/shock" water treatment chemicals or systems must be complemented with EPA approved sanitizer
such as spa shock, chlorine or bromine.
NOTE: Improper pH will destroy the pump seals and heater elements. Damage to components
caused by improper pH balance or other improper chemistry will not be covered under warranty.
Fusion Hot Tubs strongly discourages the use of chemicals that contain Hydrogen Peroxide.
Hydrogen peroxide will eventually cause the light body and lenses (used on all spas) to become
brittle and crack.
*Read all labels on chemicals— Do not use any products that are not for use in hot tubs or with
ozonators (unless spa is not equipped with an ozone generation unit or unit is disabled)
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