Cal Spas Patio Owner's Manual

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2017 Portable SpaLTR20171000, Rev. CWater Claritywww.calspas.com35Maintaining the Bromine LevelAlways keep your spa or hot tub water in balance. Maintainingthe pH and the alkalinity is part of being a spa owner.The bromine generator requires you to determine yourpower setting based upon your circulation time and your spausage. It requires a minimum of eight hours of circulationper day. If the spa is not circulating, the bromine generatoris not generating bromine. If you find that you are havingtrouble maintaining the desired level, make sure the spa iscirculating the required amount.A spa that is frequently used will require a higher powersetting. If you have a bromine reading that is too highor too low, adjust the DECREASE / INCREASE controlaccordingly. Depending on the amount usage, circulationtime, and type of spa, each spa owner’s setting will bedifferent.Intelligent Controller Codes for the Bromine GeneratorThe bromine generator can go up to 12 months before adrain and fill is required, unlike non-equipped spas thatrequire it every three months. This is because the brominegenerator does not add unwanted chemical by-products liketraditional chemicals do.Sodium bromide is not the only contributor to the TDS countin your water. Over time, the TDS count in your water willrise (from such things as residuals from other chemicals andminerals, and unfilterable material). Test the TDS every fewmonths to make certain it stays within range.Shower prior to entering any hot tub or spa. This will helpprevent phosphate contamination and reduce the demandon the bromine.Shocking your tub is recommended after heavy bather load.