Hot Spring ® Spa Water Maintenance Program; Filling The Spa With Water - HotSpring LANDMARK Owner's Manual

BASIC CHEMICAL SAFETY
When using chemicals, read the labels carefully and follow directions precisely. Though chemicals protect you and your
spa when used correctly, they can be hazardous in concentrated form. Always observe the following guidelines:
• Allow only a responsible person to handle spa chemicals. Keep them out of the reach of children.
• Accurately measure the exact quantities specified, never more. Do not overdose your spa.
• Handle all containers with care. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place.
• Always keep chemical containers closed when not in use. Replace caps on their proper containers.
• Don't inhale fumes or allow chemicals to come in contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Wash your hands
immediately after use.
• Follow the emergency advice on the product label in case of accidental contact, or if the chemical is swallowed.
Call a doctor or the local Poison Control Center. If a doctor is needed, take the product container along so that the
substance can be identified.
• Don't let chemicals get on surrounding surfaces or landscaping. Don't use a vacuum cleaner to clean up chemical
spills.
• Never smoke around chemicals. Some fumes can be highly flammable.
• Don't store any chemicals in the spa equipment compartment.
HOW TO ADD CHEMICALS TO THE WATER
IMPORTANT: All spa water chemicals, including granulated dichlor, MPS, granulated pH increaser or decreaser,
granulated total alkalinity increaser, liquid stain and scale inhibitor, and liquid de-foamer must always be added directly into
the filter compartment while the jet pump is running, and it must run for a minimum of ten minutes.
To Administer Spa Water Chemicals:
1. Fold back the cover. Carefully remove and set aside the filter compartment cover.
2. Push the Clean button to turn on the jet pump.
3. Carefully measure the recommended amount of chemical and slowly pour it into the filter compartment. Use care not
to splash chemicals on your hands, in your eyes, on the spa shell surface or on the skirt.
4. Replace the filter compartment cover. Close and secure the cover. After ten minutes, the jet pump will automatically
shut off to complete the procedure. Risk of Drowning: Never leave an open spa unattended!
IMPORTANT "SUPER CHLORINATION/NON-CHLORINE SHOCK TREATMENT" NOTE: After administering a super
chlorination treatment or non-chlorine shock to your spa, leave the cover open for a minimum of 20 minutes to allow the
oxidizer gas to vent. A high concentration of trapped oxidizer gas which may exist as a result of the shock treatment (not
daily sanitation) may eventually cause discoloration or vinyl degradation to the bottom of the cover. This type of damage is
considered chemical abuse and is not covered under the terms of the limited warranty.
THE HOT SPRING
PROGRAM
Following the Hot Spring
IMPORTANT: Each step in your water maintenance program is dependent on the completion of the previous steps.
Omitting a step or failing to reach the recommended range may cause an imbalance in your water's chemistry.
Unbalanced water chemistry can damage the spa and its components as well as cause discomfort for the user.

FILLING THE SPA WITH WATER

A. Watkins recommends using the FreshStart
WARNING: DO NOT use the FreshStart
Sanitizer Level section).
B. The FreshStart
detergents, algae and chemicals from the fill water. Dissolved minerals and metals such as lead, calcium, copper and
iron are not removed.
C. Instructions are included with the FreshStart
Water Quality and Maintenance
® SPA WATER MAINTENANCE
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Spa program will save you time and frustration as well as ensure clear, clean spa water.
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Pre-filter when filling the spa (through the filter compartment) with water.
Pre-filter if you plan to use granular bromine (see Maintaining the
Pre-filter. When the spa is filled, proceed to the next step.