Vita Spa Portable Spa - Manual (Page 20)

P AGE 18
SP A WATER TROUBLESHOOTING
S YMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS
Cloudy Water Inadequate filtration/dir ty filter Clean filter with a filter cleaner or degreaser.
Excessive oils/organic matter Shock the spa with “POTASSIUM PEROXY
MONOSULFATE”.
Improper sanitation Increase sanitizer to recommended level.
High pH and/or high alkalinity Adjust pH; add “PH-DOWN”.
Suspended particles/organic matter Use clarifier.
Overused or old water Drain the spa, clean and refill.
W ater Odor Excessive organics Shock the spa with “POTASSIUM PEROXY
/too many chloramines/ MONOSULFATE”
bromamines - insufficient free
available chlorine
Improper sanitation Increase sanitizer level to
recommended level.
Low pH Raise pH with “PH-UP”.
Chlorine Odor T oo many chloramines-insufficient Shock the spa with “POTASSIUM PEROXY
free available chlorine MONOSULFATE”
Low pH Adjust pH; raise pH with “PH-UP”
Musty Odor Bacterial or algae g rowth Shock the spa. If problem is visible,
draining and cleaning may be required.
F oaming Buildup of body oils, Add defoamer; or drain and refill.
lotion and chemicals
resulting in soap or detergent
Overused or old water Drain and refill.
Excessive organics Shock with “POTASSIUM PEROXY
MONOSULFATE”.
Organic Buildup/ Body oils and dir t Wipe off scum with a clean rag or use mild
Scum Ring detergent. If needed, drain, refill spa, and
Around T he Tub adjust water .
Inadequate filtration Clean filter with a filter cleaner or degreaser.