Spa Maintenance - Strong Monaco 20 Owner's Manual

SPA MAINTENANCE

The maintenance and care of your spa is simple and easy to carry out, and if performed regularly as sched-
uled, problems will be minimal. It is important that the following procedures be read through and carried out
on a regular basis for the best, long term, overall performance of your spa.
The filtering cycle of your spa should be operated at least two hours or more a day (whether or not the heater
is heating) to remove impurities and to prevent disposition of contaminants in your spa. The filtering system
works automatically. Keep the spa covered when not in use to reduce the loss of heat and to keep debris from
settling in the water.
Maintaining the spa's proper water chemical balance is essential to the comfort and safety of the user. Water
mineral content varies constantly and is directly affected by evaporation and the use of cleaning and mainte-
nance chemicals, which will increase mineral content, when added. If the mineral content deviates from pre-
scribed pH level (7.2-7.8) deposits on the spa walls, filter, electric heating element and piping may adversely
affect the condition of your spa equipment.
Since the water capacity of your spa is far less than that of a swimming pool, the chemical reaction caused
by the presence of one or more persons in the spa is more rapid and pronounced. In other words, it is much
more difficult to maintain the proper pH balance in a spa than in a swimming pool. For these reasons, it is
important to check frequently, the total alkalinity of the water, the pH level, and the sanitize level, then add
prescribed chemicals as necessary to maintain the proper chemical balance. Failure to maintain a proper bal-
ance of chemicals in your spa will result in an early, premature failure of your spa parts including, but not
limited to, the spa cover, piping, certain electrical components in the spa, electrical control box and topside
panel, thus voiding the warranty.
Always check with your pool and spa dealer to determine which chemicals and/or procedures they recom-
mend to maintain your spa correctly. STRONG POOLS & SPAS does hereby claim no responsibility or
liability for use of and quantities of the chemicals used.
spa Water - should be changed periodically, depending upon frequency of use and other conditions that may
affect water suitability. Typically 60 to 90 days is a satisfactory interval under normal conditions. With heavy
usage, the interval between water changing should be less.
spa filter Cartridge - should be cleaned every 2 to 4 weeks depending on the frequency of use. Rinse the
filter cartridge with a pressure hose and re-install filter cartridge in the filter housing. When changing spa
water it is good practice to soak the filter cartridge in filter cleaner. The filter cleaner is specially made to re-
move accumulation of oils and other contaminates which will ensure good, sanitary water and extended filter
cartridge life.
adding Chemicals - to your spa water: Add to the center of the spa with the pump running. Make sure
the water is heated. Never add chemicals to cold water, as this will effect chemical action. Also, never add
chemicals directly into the skimmer. Store all chemicals in a cool, dry place and in such a way as to prevent
children and pets from contacting.
CHildren sHould Be suPervised in
or near THe sPa aT all Times!
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