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SPA MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW

Your spa is a great investment in your health & lifestyle. This section is designed to give you a better understanding of the key areas that affect your spa, water quality and sanitiser effectiveness.

Spa Clear is a proven system that is gentle on bathers while keeping your water health in pristine condition with minimal fuss.

SPA MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW

Your spa is a great investment in your health & lifestyle. This section is designed to give you a better understanding of the key areas that affect your spa, water quality and sanitiser effectiveness.

WATER BALANCE

Water balance refers to the pH & Total Alkalinity level of the spa water. These act together and have an effect on water quality, equipment and your sanitiser. They should be checked and maintained in accordance with the spa manufacturer’s instructions. Generally, water is regarded as either balanced, corrosive or scaling.

Balanced water refers to water whereby the correct pH, Total Alkalinity and Calcium Hardness levels are achieved. Corrosive water usually refers to water with a low pH that is acidic. This will shorten the life of equipment in your spa and may also make water uncomfortable for bathers either in aggressive fuming or skin irritation.

Scaling water refers to water where the pH is generally too high and can lead to cloudy water and calcium deposits forming in pipes and around equipment.

SANITISER

The primary purpose of a sanitiser is to kill potentially harmful bacteria in your spa. Heated water provides a fertile environment for bacteria to thrive in, and your sanitiser is your defense against infections. Always dose accordingly and never use your spa without an effective sanitiser.

FILTRATION

There is no magic stand-alone product that
can provide crystal clear water. Like all sanitisers, the
SPA CLEAR ULTRATM chlorine system must be used in conjunction with quality microban filters. Your filters remove oxidised organic debris and suspended matter from the spa, providing clear, sparkling water. Your filtration system should be run in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations to ensure optimum clarity, however it may need to be increased in high use periods. A cartridge will only hold a certain amount of debris, before
flow rates and filter effectiveness will diminish. Clean your cartridges regularly & replace annually. We recommend a 2nd set of filters
to rotate weekly.

SPA CLEAR ULTRA IS ALL YOU NEED TO GET STARTED

Congratulations on purchasing your new spa, swim spa or hot tub. You and your family will enjoy countless hours of fun, relaxation and therapeutic benefits. Treating your new spa or swim spa with the SPA CLEAR ULTRATM chlorine system is an easy process that will get you in your spa as quickly as possible!

  1. Fill spa or swim spa by placing hose through filter box to hold. Leave cover off.

  2. Check pH & Alkalinity level using test strip pH should be between 7.4-7.6.
    Alkalinity should be between 125 - 150ppm

  • Use SPA FRESH ULTRA ALKALINITY UP or SPA FRESH ULTRA pH DOWN to adjust pH and Alkalinity levels.

  • Use SPA FRESH ULTRA CAL UP to increase Calcium if necessary. (See full testing procedure for more detail)

  1. Add SPA CLEAR ULTRA SPA SANITISER
    at 6gms per 1,000L. Run filtration pump only for 1 hour.

  2. Add SPA FRESH ULTRA OXY SHOCK at 20g per 1,000L. Run filtration pump only for 30 minutes.

  3. Add SPA FRESH ULTRA CLARIFIER at 60ml per 1,000L. Run filter pump only for 30 minutes.

  4. Run filtration pump for a minimum of 6 hours, or until water is clear.

  5. After 24 hours remove filter cartridges and clean using SPA FRESH ULTRA INSTANT FILTER CLEAN.

CONVERTING AN EXISITING SPA OR SWIM SPA TO SPA CLEAR ULTRA

Converting an existing spa to the SPA CLEAR ULTRA system is an easy process. Soon you’ll be enjoying the benefits of an ultra sanitising system that is gentle on both you and your pocket! Follow the simple steps below & you’ll be back in your spa in no time.

1. Remove cover from spa, swim spa or hot tub.
2. Remove filter cartridges and thoroughly clean using
AQUASPA INSTANT FILTER KLENZ.
3. Add SPA FRESH ULTRA TM PIPE DEGREASER at 250ml per 1000 ltrs, and then run pump for 2 hours (see label for full instructions).
4. Scoop foam residue from spa, drain spa then thoroughly
wipe spa with soft cloth.
5. Refill spa through filter box with fresh water.
Reinstall filter cartridges.
6. Check pH, Alkalinity and Calcium Hardness level using 
test strip. pH should be between 7.4-7.6. Alkalinity should be between 125 - 150ppm. Calcium Hardness should be between 200-275ppm.

• Use SPA FRESH ULTRA ALKALINITY UP or SPA FRESH ULTRA pH DOWN to adjust pH and Alkalinity levels.
• Use
SPA FRESH ULTRA CAL UP to increase Calcium if necessary. (See full testing procedure for more detail)

7. Add SPA CLEAR ULTRA SPA SANITISER at 6gms per 1,000L. Run filtration pump only for 1 hour.
8. Add
SPA FRESH ULTRA OXY SHOCK at 20g per 1,000L. Run filtration pump only for 30 minutes. 9. Add SPA FRESH ULTRA CLARIFIER at 60ml per 1,000L. Run filter pump only for 30 minutes.
10. Run filtration pump for a minimum of 6 hours, or until 
water is clear.
11. After 24 hours remove filter cartridges and clean using
SPA FRESH ULTRA INSTANT FILTER CLEAN.

MAINTAINING THE HEALTH OF YOUR SPA WITH SPA CLEAR ULTRA

Maintaining a SPA CLEAR ULTRA spa or swim spa is a simple, 4 STEP process.

• When adding chemicals run the filtration pump only. Add each chemical at 30-minute intervals.

STEP 1: BALANCE pH & Alkalinity levels weekly using test strips (see levels below)

STEP 2: Add SPA CLEAR ULTRATM SPA SANITISER alternate days at 6gms per 1,000L.

STEP 3: Add SPA FRESH ULTRATM OXY SHOCK once per week at 20gms per 1,000L. 

Add SPA FRESH ULTRATM OXY SHOCK at 20g per 1,000L after each use for optimum water clarity.

BALANCE GUIDE (See full testing procedure for more detail)

When adjusting pH it is better to use HALF RECOMMENDED DOSE at a time, rechecking after 1 hour. pH should be between 7.4-7.6. Alkalinity should be between 125 - 150ppm

• Use SPA FRESH ULTRATM ALKALINITY UP or SPA FRESH ULTRATM pH DOWN to adjust pH and Alkalinity levels.

Use SPA FRESH ULTRATM INSTANT FILTER CLEANSE to clean filter cartridges once per week OR after high usage.

Alcohol consumption will significantly increase the amount of bodily fluids & fats released into the spa. These body fats will be trapped in the filter cartridge until it becomes clogged and the water will start to cloud. For optimum water clarity, filter cartridges should be cleaned straight after use.

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