IMPORTANT WHEN USING ARCTIC PURE® BOOST OR REFRESH 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 warranty. The Arctic Pure® Water Maintenance Program Following the Arctic Pure® water maintenance program will save you time and frustration and ensure clear, clean spa water. Remove Excess Minerals Most tap water has minerals such as Calcium, Copper, Iron, Manganese and Sodium in it, and the circulation of water can cause the erosion of metals from spa equipment which can present possible scaling and staining problems in your spa. Cases of source water with high minerals (such as some well water): We recommend you add 3 1/2 tablespoons (48 grams) of Arctic Pure® Best Defense per 1000 litres (265 gallons) of water while filling your spa.
The water's chemical balance and pH control are also the responsibility of the spa owner. You will have to add chemicals to maintain proper levels of Total Alkalinity (TA), Calcium Hardness (CH) and pH. Proper water balance and pH control will minimize scale buildup and corrosion of metals, extend the life of the spa, and allow the sanitizer to work at maximum efficiency. For Onzen™ System: Please refer to your Onzen User Guide for direction in water maintenance. (Pg. 96) For Spa Boy® System: Please refer to your Spa Boy Owners manual for directions in water maintenance. 70) Methods For Testing The Spa Water Accurate water testing and analysis are an important part of effectively maintaining your spa water. To follow the Arctic Spas® recommended program, you must have the ability to test for: Total Alkalinity (TA) Calcium Hardness (CH) pH Sanitizer Although reagent liquid test kits provide the highest level of accuracy, Test Strips are the most convenient testing method used by many spa owners.
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The pH will be affected by the bather load, the addition of new water, the addition of various chemicals, and the type of sanitizer used. When the pH is within the recommended range, proceed to the final step. Calcium Hardness (CH) Most spa manufacturers recommend a Calcium Hardness (CH) level for your spa of 150-200 ppm. However, we do not recommend adding calcium to your spa if your spa water is above 100 ppm, or if your incoming water has a very low level of calcium hardness. Warning: When calcium falls out of suspension it can collect on the heater and pump, and shorten their life. Sanitize the Spa Sanitizer is extremely important for killing algae, bacteria and viruses, and preventing unwanted organisms from growing in the spa. At the same time, you don't want too high a sanitizer level, or it can irritate your skin, lungs and eyes. Always maintain the sanitizer level in your spa at the recommended level for each type of sanitizer. We recommend the following sanitizers: Chlorine System: Arctic Pure® Chlorine Tablets Arctic Pure® Refresh Arctic Pure® Boost Important: Sanitizers are acidic and will decrease the Total Alkalinity.