Maintenance; Water Chemistry; Sanitizing; Ph Level - MAAX Spas Powerpool Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE

Water Chemistry

Water chemistry is critical in a PowerPool™
system. Chemicals are used to sanitize
the water and control the pH balance.
The combination of warm or high water
temperature and small water volume
means that the chemical balance must be
watched carefully. It is recommended that
you purchase a chemical start up kit, and the
additional chemicals needed to maintain the
proper/optimum chemical balance of your
PowerPool™, from your dealer.

Sanitizing

Sanitizing the water destroys harmful
organisms and keeps your PowerPool™
healthy and safe. Three commonly used
sanitizer or oxidizing agents are bromine,
chlorine and ozone. Chlorine and bromine are
chemicals that you add to the water. Ozone is
a gas that is produced by an ozone generator
and injected into the water. It is important that
a residual of sanitizer remain in your water.
High water temperature, aeration and use will
increase the need for sanitizer.
In addition to maintaining a residual, it
is important to "shock" your PowerPool™
water periodically and after heavy use. This
addition of substantial amounts of sanitizer
super-chlorinates the water and oxidizes
non-filterable organic residue. Allow the
sanitizer level to drop back to the residual
amount before using. Also use your Clean
Up Cycle (See pgs. 15 and 19) after heavy use
for additional filtration. Tests should be done
daily with your test kit to keep a chlorine or
bromine residual of 3.0 to 5.0 ppm.
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pH Level

pH is the balance of acidity and alkalinity in
the water. Maintaining proper pH is important
for the effectiveness of your sanitizer, for
user comfort, and to prevent corrosion of the
PowerPool™ equipment.
Caution: Never mix two chemicals together.
Caution: Never store chemicals in the
equipment compartment of your PowerPool™.
Caution: Do not use muriatic acid to balance
pH as it will damage your PowerPool™ surface
and equipment.
Recommended Levels
pH:
Chlorine/Bromine Residual: 3.5–5.0 ppm
Total Dissolved Solids:
Free Available Sanitizer:
Total Alkalinity:
NOTE: Make sure you use fresh test kit
strips/chemicals. Test kits and test chemicals
should be stored in a cool, dry location.
Check the manufacturer's instructions to
determine shelf life and expiration date.
Water Maintenance With the CleanZone™
Ozone Water Treatment and CleanZone II™
Ultra Violet Water Treatment Systems
Your PowerPool™ comes complete with both
the Clean Zone™ system that includes the
Powerworks™ Ozonator, and the CleanZone II™
system that includes an Ultra Violet Sanitizer.
These systems treat the water in your
PowerPool™ with a specialized ozone
7.2–7.6
(Ideal 7.4–7.6)
100–200 ppm
3.0–5.0 ppm
80–100 ppm
ideal for dichlor,
trichlor, and
bromine
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