Apollo Spas Cascade Manuel du propriétaire - Page 15

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Water Maintenance

It's important to have clean water. Water maintenance is one of the least understood, but very important areas of

spa ownership. Your dealer can guide you through the process of achieving and maintaining perfect water in your

spa, given your local conditions. Your program will depend on your water's mineral content, how often you use

your spa, and how many people use it. Here is our suggested step-by-step program:

General Information

There are three fundamental areas of water maintenance. They are (1) Water Filtration, (2) Water Sanitation, and

(3) Chemical Balance/pH Control.

Before you even begin it is highly recommended to use the pre-filter when filling your spa, because tap water is not

really pure water. By starting with water that is already filtered clean you will find that you have fewer problems

maintaining crystal clear water.

Although your spa's filter system is working several hours a day to remove particles from your water, it does not

remove bacteria or viruses. Water sanitation is the responsibility of the spa owner. It can be achieved through the

regular and periodic (daily, if necessary) addition of an approved sanitizer. The sanitizer will chemically control the

bacteria and viruses present in the spa water. Bacteria and viruses can grow quickly in under sanitized spa water.

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 bal-

ance 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.

Methods For Testing The Spa Water

Accurate water testing and analysis are an important part of effectively maintaining your spa water. To follow

the 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. Keep in mind that test strips are susceptible to heat and moisture contamina-

tion, which will result in inaccurate readings. Very high sanitizer levels will also render test strips unreliable.

IMPORTANT: Always read and carefully follow the directions included with the Test Kit or Test Strips to ensure

the accuracy of the test results.

Hints For Successful Water Testing

When using the reagent test kit:

• Always take water samples 12" - 18" below the water surface.

• Rinse the test cells before and after each use.

• Do not dispose of test samples into the spa water.

• When adding drops of chemicals from the kit (the reagents) into the test block, hold the bottle

vertically and add the drops slowly to be sure the correct quantity is used.

• The reagents should be replaced on a yearly basis to maintain the accuracy of the test results.