Vita Spa L100 - Manual (Page 36)

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SYMPTOM
Organic Buildup/
Scum Ring
Around The Tub
Algae
Eye Irritation
Skin
Irritation/Rash
Stains
Scale
PROBABLE CAUSE
Body oils and dirt
Inadequate filtration
High pH
Low free chlorine/bromine
Low pH
Insufficient free available
chlorine/bromine
Unsanitary/polluted water.
Chlorine/bromine level too
high (above 5ppm FAC).
pH or total alkalinity too low.
High iron or copper in water
source.
Too much calcium dissolved
in water pH.
SOLUTIONS
Wipe off scum with a clean rag or
use mild detergent. If needed,
drain, refill spa, and adjust water.
Clean filter with a filter cleaner or
degreaser.
Shock with “POTASSIUM PEROXY
MONOSULFATE”, adjust pH.
Shock with “POTA S S IUM PE R OX Y
M O N O S UL FAT E ”, maintain sanitizer
at recommended level.
Raise pH with “PH-UP”.
Shock with “POTASSIUM PEROXY
MONOSULFATE."
Maintain recommended sanitizer
residual at all times; super-chlorinate.
Allow chlorine/bromine level to drop
below 5 ppm before using spa.
Adjust pH and total alkalinity; use
sequestering agent; drain and
clean with appropriate product.
Use sequestering agent for metals;
adjust water
Adjust total alkalinity and pH levels
by adding the appropriate sodium
bisulfate
product; with
concentrated scale deposits, drain
the spa, clean the liner (as
outlined in Liner Clean Up), refill
the spa and balance the water.
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