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5. Keep containers closed tightly when not in use.6. Never add water to the chemicals—always addthe chemicals to the water as directed.7. Always store chemicals in a cool, dry place.MAINTAINING THE PROPER PH BALANCEThe pH factor is a measure of the relative acidity oralkalinity in the water, and is measured on a scale of1 to 14. Pure water has a value of 7, which is neutral.Any value above 7 is alkaline, and any value below 7is acidic. You should maintain a slightly alkaline pHlevel, between 7.2 and 7.8, in the hydrotherapy spa.Severe problems can occur when the pH balance isnot maintained within this range. If the pH levelexceeds 7.8, dissolved minerals can build up and clogthe plumbing in the spa jet unit. If the pH level fallsbelow 7.2, the acid level in the water will begin to corrodethe metal parts in the spa jet unit. Also, the sanitationagents in the water will not be effective if the pHlevel is not properly maintained. Damage caused byimproper pH levels is not covered under the warranty.To maintain the proper pH level, test the pH of thewater regularly. To test the water, purchase a pH testkit at a pool and spa supply store. The pH readingshould be between 7.2 and 7.8. If the level is too low,add a pH increaser (usually soda ash). If the level istoo high, add a pH reducer (usually sodium bisulfate).Test the water again after five minutes. See theinstructions with your pH test kit for additional informationabout testing and adjusting the pH.SANITIZING THE HYDROTHERAPY SPAThe most common sanitizing agent is a solid bromineconcentrate. The amount required varies according toseveral factors, such as user load, temperature, andwater conditions. Proper water maintenance is a complexprocess. Contact your local pool and spa supplierfor information concerning which chemicals youshould use in your area to sanitize the spa.CHANGING THE FILTER CYCLEThe spa will filter the water every 12 hours. The durationof the cycle can be adjusted to last 2 to 5 hours.Press the temperature up or temperature down buttonon the console. When the display begins to flash,press the pump button. The display will read F2. Tochange the time, press the temp up button until thedesired time is reached. Press the pump button toconfirm the selection. As spa usage increases, theduration of the filter cycle may need to be increased.REMOVING AND ATTACHING THE ACCESS PANELTo locate the access panels, refer to the drawing onpage 6. Turn off the power to the spa. To remove anaccess panel, first remove the four indicated screws.Slide the access panel down and then pull the bottomof it away from the spa. Note: Be careful not todamage the spa shell as you remove the accesspanel.ScrewAccessPanelScrewTo re-attach the access panel, insert the top of theaccess panel under the edge of the spa shell. Slidethe access panel up until the bottom of the accesspanel clears the trim along the bottom of the spa.Then, slide the access panel into place and re-attachit with the four screws.DRAINING THE HYDROTHERAPY SPAThe hydrotherapy spa should be drained at least fourtimes per year and refilled with clean water. You mayneed to drain the spa more often, depending on theuser load. This must be done because after repeatedchemical treatment the water becomes chemicallysaturated. Once this happens, additional chemicaltreatment of the water is no longer effective. The spashould also be drained if you will not be using it forlong periods of time. The spa must always be drainedbefore major repairs are made.The hydrotherapy spa should always be coveredwhen it is empty. Direct sunlight can cause extensivedamage. The surface of the spa shell canreach temperatures as high as 150°F in a matterof minutes if exposed to the sun while it is empty.These high temperatures can cause significantdamage, such as blistering of the shell surfaceand warping of the spa shell. Any damage causedby sun exposure is not covered under warranty.14