PRE-DELIVERY
ELECTRICAL
SPA OPERATION
Please take the time to read this booklet carefully, as it will provide you with the information you will need to ensure the safe, secure, and timely installation of your new Leisure Home Products Spa.
The following sections are guidelines on how to prepare for delivery and set-up of your new spa. Specifically covered are site selection, delivery access, surface preparation, and electrical requirements.
Carefully read this guide before you attempt to connect or operate the hot tub. In order to activate your Leisure Home Products warranty you need to complete warranty sheet within 30 days after delivery and send it to us by mail.
Leisure Home Products, Inc. reserves the right to change features, specifications and design without prior notification and without incurring any further obligation.
In most cities and counties, permits will be required for the installation of electrical circuits or the construction of exterior surfaces (concrete pads, decks and gazebos). In addition, some communities have adopted residential barrier codes, which may require fencing and/or self-closing gates on the property to prevent unsupervised access to a pool (or spa) by children less than 5 years of age.
Your Leisure Home Products Spa is equipped with a locking cover that meets the ASTM Standard for Safety Covers and as a result, is usually exempt from most barrier requirements. As a general practice, your local Building Department will inform you of any applicable barrier requirements at the time a permit is obtained for the installation of an electrical circuit. Your dealer can usually provide information on which permits may be required in your local area.
SPA PREPARATION
IMPORTANT: Site selection and preparation are your responsibility. Carefully read these instructions and consult your authorized dealer if you have any questions.
Here are some things to consider before you position your spa.
· Winter is by far the greatest time to be in a hot tub. Do not let your fear of the cold prevent you from enjoying the spa. Bring a bathrobe and slippers out open the cover and get in.
· The path that leads to the spa should be cleared of all debris and nice to walk in your bare feet.
· Check overhead from the location to see if falling leaves and wind blown rain or snow will be a problem.
· Choose your location with the thought that your spa will need to be serviced in the future. Enclosing a spa in a deck or three sided wall may look great but if your spa is difficult to service it could be cost prohibitive.
· Imagine where the seats are in the spa and what your view will be like in advance. Having a great seat or lounge in a spa means nothing if you are facing a wall and have a beautiful view behind you.
· Privacy is a consideration. Second story neighbors may see more of you that you would like, so position the hot tub where feel comfortable. Privacy screens, umbrellas, lattice and fabric curtains may be required to give you the peace that you are looking for while you enjoy your hydrotherapy experience.
· Provide an awning or umbrella to avoid putting your spa in direct sunlight to offer you protection from the elements. UV rays make getting sunburn dangerous, and by wearing sunscreen and limiting your exposure to direct sunlight.
· Do not place your spa within 10 feet of any overhead power lines or electrical fixtures that can fall into your spa.
· Always put your spa on a structurally sound, level surface. A spa filled with water can weigh in excess of 500 lbs or more.
· Make certain that the location you choose can support the weight of your spa when completely filled with water. A minimum of 100 pounds per square foot load. (Is the recommended guideline).
· Don't forget to level your spa before filling it.
· Locate your equipment compartment, which houses all of the electrical components, in a place where water will drain away from it. Allowing water into the equipment compartment can damage the electronics, or may result in tripping your home circuit breaker.
· Leave yourself easy access to the circuit breakers in the sub-panel (220 volt models), or to the interrupter switch on the end of the power cord (120v models). Never let water get into the sub-panel (220v models), into the interrupter switch (110v models), or into the electrical outlet that your spa is plugged into (120 volt models).
· Your 110v spa will require a dedicated circuit to operate properly.
· Your 220v spa's sub-panel is weather resistant when installed correctly with the door closed. Your electrician will provide this panel.
Leave access to the equipment compartment for periodic spa care and maintenance.
OUTDOOR INSTALLATION
No matter where you install your Leisure Home Products, Inc. spa, it's important that you have a solid foundation to support it. Structural damage to the spa resulting from incorrect installation or placement on an inadequate foundation is not covered under the spa's limited warranty.
If you install the spa outdoors, a reinforced concrete pad at least four inches thick is required. The minimum load for any of our spa models is 100 pounds per square foot. The reinforcing rod or mesh in the pad should be attached to a bond wire to give added strength. Always make the pad larger than the spa. This will allow you to add accessory items like steps and railings and give you room to get into and out of the spa safely. All Leisure Home Products Spas may be installed onto a deck, provided that the load capacity of the deck is greater than the dead weight of the spa.
If you place the spa on the bare ground, even temporarily, place stepping stones under the leveling areas of the spa. The stones should be at least two inches thick and twelve inches square. Even with stones in place, the spa will inevitably settle and not be level. We do not recommend filling your spa unless you have a rigid level surface that can withstand the minimum weight of 100 pounds per square foot, even on a temporary basis.
INSTALLATION
To be certain your deck can support your spa, you must know the deck's maximum load capacity. Consult a qualified building contractor or structural engineer before you place the spa on an elevated deck or inside your home. When you consider the weight load of the deck add the weight of people and other object that you plan to put on the deck like plants and furniture. This weight per square foot must not exceed the structure's rated capacity, or serious structural damage could result.
IN HOME INSTALLATION
There are some special requirements if you place your spa indoors. The use of a dehumidifier is recommended for all indoor installations of spas. We highly recommend that you only utilize a tiled room with a floor drain if you plan to put your spa indoors. Since water should accumulate around the spa, use flooring materials to provide a good grip when wet. The humidity will naturally increase with the spa installed. Water may get into woodwork and produce dry-rot, mildew, or other problems. Check for airborne moisture's effects on exposed wood, paper, etc. in the room. To minimize these effects, it is best to provide plenty of ventilation to the spa area.
First, locate the dimensions of your spa from the specification sheet for your model.
Next, contact your dealer to find the height and width added by the delivery cart, which the dealer will use to deliver your new spa. Use the height of the cart plus the width of your spa to determine the vertical clearance required to clear the spa and cart. Use the width of the cart, or the height of the spa, whichever is greater, to determine the maximum width of clearance necessary.
NOTE: It may be necessary to allow for additional over-head clearance if the spa will be rolled up or down an incline or moved up or down a short flight of stairs.
Plan the delivery route in advance
Consider the following when planning your delivery route:
· Check the width of the gates, doors and sidewalks to make sure your hot tub will pass through unobstructed. You may have to remove a gate or part of a fence to allow for adequate width clearance.
· If the delivery route will require a 90-degree turn, check the measurement at the turn to ensure the hot tub will fit.
· Check to see if there are protruding gas meters, water meters or A/C units on your home which will cause obstruction along the delivery path to your yard? Are there more than two consecutive stairs without a landing in your delivery route? If so, you must consult your Hydro Spa dealer prior to delivery to make adequate preparations.
A: Check number of stairs. No more than 3 in a row without landing.
B: Check corner clearance.
C: Check overhanging branches, power and clothes lines
D: Check structures such as dog houses, wood piles, etc.
E: Check all gates and entries for width clearance, remove in advance if required
F: Check over-hang clearance.
G: Check protruding electric and gas meters, air conditioners, fixtures and rain gutters.
The use of a crane for delivery and installation is necessary occasionally. It is used primarily to avoid injury to your hot tub, your property or to delivery personnel. Your dealer may be able to assist you with arrangements. If your hot tub delivery requires the use of a crane, the cost of a crane is not included in standard delivery service.
Spas are big, bulky and pretty hard to move around. If you are going to place the spa in the backyard yourself you will need some friends to help. We recommend that you have at least five people that are willing to work hard. Most spas are moved on a mover's dolly or two on their side. Be sure that the path you choose is clear of all dirt and debris. If you have to go over dirt or grass put down 4'x8' plywood sheets and roll the spa over them moving them as required from the back to the front.
Walk the entire delivery path and note any points that make be difficult. If you do not feel confident about your ability to safely delivery your spa, please do not attempt it yourself. Hire a professional spa moving company to finish the job.
TRACTOR TRAILER DELIVERY - DROP SHIP – CURBSIDE
There are many Leisure Home Products, Inc. shipped via Tractor Trailer to the front of the home. Some points to consider:
· Your location must be tractor trailer accessible. (75 foot truck)
· The delivery company will contact you in advance to schedule a delivery date and time.
· The spa will be lowered on a lift gate at the curb and you will need to provide all labor in order to get it from the curb to the sidewalk or driveway of your home.
· We recommend that you have at least three people on hand to help at this stage of the process.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Electrical setup before delivery of your spa.
1. All 220v spas must be permanently connected (hard wired) to the power supply. 110v spas may use a GFCI cord, plugged into a dedicated grounded outlet. Supplying power to the spa which is not in accordance with these instructions will void both the independent testing agency's listing and the manufacturer's warranty.
2. The power supplied to the spa must be a dedicated circuit with no other appliances or lights sharing power.
· Wire size must be appropriate per NEC and/local codes
· Wire size is determined by length of run from breaker box to spa and maximum current draw.
· We recommend copper wire with THHN insulation
· All wiring must be copper to ensure adequate connections. Do not use aluminum wire.
· When using wire larger than #6 add a junction box near the spa and reduce to short lengths of #6 - 3 wire between the junction box and the spa.
· The Electrical supply for the spa must include a suitable rated switch or circuit breaker to open all ungrounded supply conductors to comply with Section 422-20 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. The disconnecting means must be readily accessible to the spa's occupant but installed at least 5 feet from the spa water. Check with local municipalities for additional code requirements.
· The electrical circuit for the spa must include a suitable ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) as required by NEC Article 680-42. We recommend Square-D or Siemens GFCI breakers.
110v operation requirement The 110v spa requires a dedicated 20A, 110v circuit. This circuit must be properly wired. You will need a 20A single pole GFCI Plug and # 12-3 power cord.
The hot tub must be located no more than 10 feet from a dedicated grounded, grounding type electrical outlet so that the power cord can be plugged directly into it. Do not use an Extension cord. If the hot tub is more than 10feet from an outlet it must be hard wired to a 20A single pole GFCI breaker (purchased separately). Long electrical runs may require a larger gauge feed wire than stated. We recommend that a maximum voltage drop of 3% be used when calculating the larger wire size.
The 110v GFCI plug and the receptacle must be protected from weather and landscape-sprinklers. They should never get wet.
220volt operation requirement The 220v models require a 50 or 60A, dual pole circuit breaker in main electrical service panel. 50 or 60A GFCI breaker installed in sub panel in the vicinity of the spa but it should not be closer than five (5) feet from the spa water edge.
Important safety notice for all models.
1. To gain access to the spa's power terminal strip, remove the cabinet panel on the side of the spa under the control panel. After removing the cabinet panel, remove the metal control box cover screws and metal control box cover.
2. An inlet is provided to allow the power supply to enter the equipment area from the left of the hot tub near the base. Select the inlet, then feed the power cable through to the control box. If necessary you can drill a cable hole through either the bottom or right side of the spa cabinet to meet cable connection to control box.
3. Install power cable through the large opening provided on the left side of the metal control box.
4. Connect wires, color to color, on the terminal strips and tighten securely.
5. Secure the metal control box door by installing its screws, then re-install the cabinet panel under the control panel. Electrical installation is now complete.
Hot Tub Motors
The hot tub motor drives the pump and is the heart of your hot tub. When it is not working properly, the hot tub does not provide a good experience. Identifying a problem with the motor is often easy but sometimes requires a little detective work. The following will help you diagnose what's wrong with your hot tub motor.
The Motor Will Not Start Always check the obvious. Make sure that the power supply is active and that all switches are ‘on’. Use a mains tester to check that there is power arriving at the pump.
If the pump makes a brief humming noise this will warn you that the pump has an obstruction or the motor is damaged. You will have to check the pump and motor.
The Pump Starts but Then Runs Intermittently
This is probably a sign that the motor is over heating. Make sure that there is enough water in the tub for proper cooling of the motor. There is also the possibility of mains power interruptions so check other electrical equipment to see if that shows the same symptoms.
Excessive Noise A pump that is not fully submerged will sound a lot noisier and will probably damage itself. Make sure the water level is high enough to cover the pump. The bearings on the central shaft of the motor do wear. When these bearings start to break down, they become noisy. You will need to examine the bearings and replace any that are worn or replace the motor.
Pump Will Not Operate
If the pump is running but not actually pumping water the pump is probably air locked. This often happens when a hot tub has been drained and refilled. Usually it can be fixed simply by loosening the connection from the pump to the tub and letting the air bleed out.
The Flow Rate and Filter Pressure Are Low
The cause of this problem is often that the water level in the tub has been allowed to fall too low. The problem can also be caused by a blockage in the pump impellor which will have to be cleared.
On rare occasions this will be caused by a leak in the suction line allowing air to mix with the water. Locating the leak can be difficult while the pump is working, so check for this with the pump off. With luck, you will see water leaking from the pipe.
The Flow Rate is Low and the Filter Pressure is High. This is usually caused by a dirty hot tub filter. Cleaning or changing the filter is all that is required.
If some of the jets show high pressure it is possible that those showing low pressure are blocked. Check them and clean them out where necessary. Try to find out where the blockage came from to prevent a repetition.
Water Leaks around the Pump This can be caused by worn ‘O’ rings on the pump or loosening of the plumbing connections. You will need to identify exactly where the water is coming from. Tighten up the plumbing or replace the ‘O’ rings.
Hot tub pumps are critical for any spa. These pumps are the mainstay of filling the hot tub up with clean, fresh and sparking water. So it is mandatory for your enjoyment that you get a good-quality pump. To understand what would be the best pump for your requirements, you may want to know how the pump works.
A hot tub pump is made up of two sections. One is the wet section. This has an impeller. The impeller is responsible for moving the water around. The other part is the dry section. This has the electrical wires and the motor that drives the impeller. The dry and the wet section work together in tandem to pull out water.
So clearly, to get a good pump, you would want to maximize the efficiency of both the parts. There may not really be much that you can do about the wet part. However, you can control the power that you apply to suck the water in by buying a more powerful pump. A pump with a higher horsepower is going to cost you more - so make sure that you understand how much force you need to apply to suck the water in. This will depend upon two factors - the general water pressure in your area and the size of the hot tub that you want to fill. Go for a more powerful spa pump if you have a bigger jacuzzi or the pressure of water in your area is relatively lower. There are 3 HP and 4.5 HP pumps available for 115 V and 230 V power supply lines.
Now that you understand how a hot pump works and what the differentiating factors are, you are better positioned to select the right pump for you. One word of caution - no hot tub pump is permanent. So when you get your first pump or replace your old pump, go for the best brand to enjoy the most hassle-free ownership.
What is Hydrotherapy?
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It's a natural therapy, safely used by hospitals, physiotherapists and health spas around the world. Consult with your physician to see if it can benefit you. There are several forms of hydrotherapy. The focus of this page is the therapeutic benefits that can be realized by hydromassage and hydrothermal therapy through use of
Three basic factors comprise this aquatic therapy: heat, buoyancy, and massage:
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- The massaging action of a spa is created by sending a mixture of water and air through hot tub jet nozzles. This energized warm-water stream relaxes tight muscles and stimulates the release of endorphins, the body's natural pain killers.
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What Typically Happens During Hydrotherapy?
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For Tension and Everyday Aches & Pains
To reduce tension, a water temperature between 94º to 96º F, which is close to the skin temperature, will often produce good results. Many people have reported that a higher water temperature between 102º to 104º F is great for loosening tight, tense muscles and reducing the pain of stress-related conditions such as backache. Using temperature settings above 104ºF is not recommended as it can raise your core temperature very fast, inducing an artificial fever.
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If you dare, take a cold shower after you step out of the spa, like the ancient Romans did as part of their bath ritual. This brings an immediate rush of blood through your system, as well as an exhilarating rush of natural energy. Just as hot water opens and cleanses the pores, cool water closes them back up again afterward. |
Evening is one of the best times to soak in hot water. You will probably find that a good soaking before going to bed will make falling asleep easier, and you'll likely experience deeper sleep throughout the night. If you have a medical condition or are pregnant, consult with your physician before starting any hydrotherapy regimen.
Soak Into a Good Night's Sleep
The National Sleep Foundation recently conducted a poll which showed that 38% of men, and 48% of women suffer from some form of sleep disorder, such as insomnia more than one night per week. In fact, after pain, insomnia is the second leading reason that people visit their doctors.
Researchers in this field believe that our often hectic and stress filled lifestyles are a major reason for the rise in insomnia cases. Lack of sleep can cause memory problems, shattered nerves, even mood swings and depression.
Many people have sought medication to treat sleeping problems. But did you know that you can often help your own body prepare for a deep and restful sleep? According to a report in the scientific publication Sleep, your body can be eased into a state of deep and relaxing sleep by a drop in body temperature after going to bed. Soaking in hot water about 90 minutes before bedtime triggers your internal thermostat to lower your temperature, thus inducing sleep to set in more easily.
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A 15 minute soak in your hot tub before bedtime can be a natural way to achieve restful sleep without the use of drugs. Most awaken in the morning with a clear head, and none of the grogginess often associated with the use of sleeping medications or alcohol. |
Can Hydrotherapy help relieve Arthritis?
Arthritis, which most of us understand to be an inflammation of a joint or joints, resulting in pain and swelling, is actually the name for a family of over a hundred separate diseases. These include: rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout and lupus. By some estimates, one out of every three families has someone who suffers from this condition.
If you suffer from arthritis, you will need to consult with your doctor on the treatment regimen that is best for you. This is because there are several safe and effective ways to minimize loss of motion and the associated pain. Your doctor may recommend exercise, use of warm water and heat, use of cold, or other treatments. Some may be right for you, and others may not. That is why it is so important for your doctor to be involved closely in your treatment.
In a home spa, the buoyancy of its warm water hydrotherapy make it a safe, ideal environment for relieving arthritis symptoms including stiffness and the associated pain while improving the range of motion.
Warm water exercise is one method of hydrotherapy which is more gentle to joints and muscles. This is because the water supports the weight and lessens stress on them to encourage free movement. It also provides a level of resistance to assist in re-building muscle strength. Using a spa adds a third component to the therapy which is massage. A hot tub's jets release a mixture of air and warm water, relaxing and massaging your body. The Arthritis Foundation has published articles on the subject of hot tubs, hydrotherapy and exercise. Speak with your physician and find out if hot water exercise or hydrotherapy is right for you.
The New England Journal of Medicine reported on a study (08-16-1999) regarding the benefits of physical exercise and therapy from the use of hot tub spas. As reported, patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus were studied using a hot tub 30 minutes a day, 6 days per week. After only 10 days, patients required reduced doses of insulin, lost weight, showed distinct decreases in plasma glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin, and benefited from improved sleep and an increased general sense of well-being.
The study also reported of benefits for patients who are unable to exercise. These patients would specifically benefit from increased blood flow to skeletal muscles. Once again, if you have this condition or other medical issues, you must consult with your physician prior to starting any hydrotherapy program.
Back Pain
Ask anyone who owns one: they will tell you that they feel better after using their spa. For hundreds of years Europeans have used hot water spa therapy as a treatment for various chronic diseases. In fact, the Romans developed a fabulous
A later French study, published in the Journal of Rheumatology by another group of researchers, sought to quantify the overall benefits of hot water spa therapy. It appears to confirm these results. After three weeks of consistent hydrotherapy, examinations showed more improvement in the health status (as measured in pain duration and intensity and back flexibility) of the spa treatment group than in the medication-only group. After six months, significant improvement continued in the spa therapy group. In addition, their use of analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs had decreased.
Cardiovascular Health
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The Mayo Clinic found in a recent study that since bathing in your hot tub simulates exercise, soaking in one gives you some of the same health benefits of exercise but with less heart stress. A hot tub increases the heart rate while lowering blood pressure, instead of raising it as other forms of exercise do. |
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In the article Mayo Clinic OK's Spas for Heart Patients it states that spas may not pose as much risk to heart patients as previously had been thought. The report stated that relaxing in a spa might actually be less stressful to your heart than working out on an exercise bicycle.
The research examined the body temperature and cardiovascular stress experienced by 15 patients at risk for heart disease both in hot water and on bicycles. The studies showed that exercise caused blood pressure to rise from an average of 121/73 to 170/84. In contrast, sitting in a spa made the blood pressure drop from an average of 117/77 to 106/61.
The article goes on to state that in a hot tub, the heart naturally beats faster and heart disease patients want to know if the stress placed on the heart is too great. If you suffer from heart disease, consult with your physician first to see if hot tub bathing is appropriate for your condition.
Benefits for Athletes
Professional sports teams have long known the value of hot tub hydrotherapy, but weekend athletes can use the same therapy to aid in relieving minor aches and pains and sore muscles. Neck and back pain, sports injuries, muscle pulls, spasms and soreness are often eased simply by a soak in the spa.
It is also good preventative medicine. Since skin and muscles loosen and relax from the increased blood circulation, improvement in athletic performance can bee seen by using your hot tub both before and after you exercise.
Prior to athletic activity, soaking relaxes and loosens muscles, and can reduce the risk of injury while improving overall performance.
After physical exercise of any kind, hot soaking helps you relax your muscles and wind back down. It can also significantly reduce next-day muscle stiffness.
Note: If you have a sports injury, consult with your physician before using a hot tub. It is often necessary to treat swollen areas with cold first. You doctor will likely advise you to avoid hot water until swelling of an injury has subsided. When the swelling is gone, the massaging action of warm water circulation will generally help speed the healing process.
We do not promote any one particular spa chemical for use in your spa. There are many to choose from in the spa industry. We suggest you visit www.poolandspa.com for a complete list of brands.
Initial Hot Tub Spa Set Up
- Drain spa water every 2 - 3 months, depending on use.
- Clean spa shell with an acrylic spa cleaner like Spray Away, do not use a soap based cleaner.
- Soak filter cartridge overnight in Filter Cleaner solution and rinse off thoroughly with water. If it does not come clean, replace the Filter.
- Squeeze out any surface oil removers such as Scumballs or Scumbugs and rinse them off with fresh water. Replace if damaged or used up.
- Refill spa with fresh water to recommended level.
Water Chemical Set Up
- If using Perfect pH, add the entire bottle to the spa water. Run the spa on high speed (jets) for 15 minutes, then proceed with Step # 2. If you are not using Perfect pH, go directly to Step # 2.
- Add 2 bottle caps of concentrated Demineralizer or Metal Out to the water. Some brands require that you must add the entire bottle. Read the instructions on your bottle to be sure.
- Add 2 bottle caps of Spa Shock to the water. Do not use Non-Chlorine Spa Shock the first time when refilling tub with fresh water.
- Add 2 bottle caps of Water Clarifier to the water.
- Add 2 ounces of Scumdigester or any other enzyme based oil-eating product to the water.
- Test and adjust the pH of the water to 7.6 - 8.2 by adding either pH Plus or pH Minus (Don’t do this if using Perfect pH).
- Test and adjust the Alkalinity of the water to between 100 - 120 by adding Alkalinity Plus (Don’t do this if using Perfect pH).
- Add 4 - 6 Bromine Tablets to the Bromine Floater and put the floater in the spa water.
- Run spa on low speed (heat) for at least 6 hours to heat up, properly mix all the chemicals and completely filter the water.
Weekly Maintenance
- Test water for Bromine, pH and Alkalinity.
- Add 4 - 6 new Bromine Tablets to the Floater if necessary. Try to maintain an average Bromine level of between 1.0 - 1.5.
- Adjust the Alkalinity to between 100 - 120 and the pH to 7.6 - 8.2 (Don’t manually adjust the pH or Alkalinity if using Perfect pH).
- Rinse off the cartridge filter with fresh water.
- Squeeze out Scumballs or Scumbugs and rinse them off with fresh water.
- Add 2 bottle caps of Water Clarifier.
- Add 2 bottle caps of Spa Shock, Spa Chlor or Non-Chlorine Spa Shock.
- Add 2 ounces of Scumdigester or any other enzyme based oil-eating product to the water.
- Clean water line and lip of spa with Spray Away (do not use a soap based cleaner !)
Daily Operation
- Spa water should filter on low speed for at least 3 hours per day.
- Bromine Floater should have Bromine Tablets in it and should remain in the spa at all times, except when you are using it.
- Scumballs or Scumbugs should remain in spa at all times, except when you are using it. They absorb surface oils and reduce “ring around the spa” at the water line.
- Ozonator (if equipped) should operate on low speed at least 3 hours for every 12 hours.
- If your spa has an Ozonator, you should also use at least 2 Bromine Tablets in a Bromine Floater as well.
Helpful Hot Tub Tips
· Use a swim suit that has NOT been washed in a washing machine. Simply air dry swim suit that you use in your hot tub.
· Hair spray, lotions, makeup, underarm deordorants, etc. can bring a soap byproduct into your clean hot tub water. Showering prior to entry of the hot tub is recommended.
· Simply use a hose to clean hot tub filter(s) once a month to keep cartridges clean so that water can filter efficiently.
· Every month or so, open your hot tub panels and hand tight your unions.
· If your spa is not used for a long long time, before restarting it, check the pump union seals to see if they have dried out. If they have dried out, they may need to be replaced to prevent a leak.
· Spa water can remain in your hot tub for up to three months or longer if maintained according to chemical use you are using. However, if your water is looking kinda funky, we always say, “When in doubt, drain it out!”
Happy Hot Tubbing!!!!
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