Sundance Spas CAMDEN 780 - Manual (Page 42)

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780 SERIES
WARNING:
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN WATER QUALITY
WILL:
Increase risk of contracting a waterborne illness (e.g. an •
infection bacteria or virus) and/or respiratory ailments.
Damage the equipment, components and spa shell, which •
are not covered under the hot tub’s warranty.
!
CAUTION: Never store hot tub chemicals inside the hot tub’s equip-
ment bay. The equipment bay may reach elevated temperatures,
this is where high voltage electronic devices are located. This area
is not intended for storage of any kind.
12.1 pH Control
pH is a measure of relative acidity or alkalinity of water and is measured
on a scale of 0 to 14. The midpoint of 7 is said to be neutral, above
which is alkaline and below which is acidic. In spa water, it is very
important to maintain a slightly alkaline condition of 7.4 to 7.6 pH.
Problems become proportionately severe the further outside of this
range the water gets. A low pH will be corrosive to metals in the spa
equipment. A high pH will cause minerals to deposit on the interior
surface (scaling). In addition, the ability of the sanitation agents to keep
the spa clean is severely affected as the pH moves beyond the ideal
range. That is why almost all spa water test kits contain a measure for
pH as well as sanitizer.
12.2 Sanitizing
To destroy bacteria and organic compounds in the spa water, a sanitizer
must be used regularly. Chlorine and bromine are the two most popular
sanitizers used to date. SunPurity™ mineral cartridge designed
specifically for your hot tub. Many other additives are available for your
spa. Some are necessary to compensate for out-of-balance water;
some aid in cosmetic water treatment and others simply alter the feel or
smell of the water. Your authorized Sundance dealer can advise you on
the use of these additives. When adding spa shock (chlorine or non-
chlorine) or pH balancing chemicals activate the jets pump(s) and leave
the spa cover open for a minimum of 20 minutes. By doing this you will
allow excessive chemical vapors to exit the spa, protecting pillows and
plastic knobs from chemical attack.