Opening Your Spa

For both chlorine and bromine sanitization:

Clean your spa.

• Remove any debris and scrub walls to remove dirt and grime buildup.

• Use a surface cleaner to remove residue from the sides of the spa.

If you use Chlorine you should:

		Balance: Test and adjust the total alkalinity, calcium hardness and pH of the water. For recommended ranges, please refer to the Balanced Water Chart.
		Sanitize: Broadcast HTH Spa™ Chlorinating Sanitizer over the surface of circulating water. Measure and adjust the free available chlorine (FAC). For startup, do not enter the spa until the FAC level is in the range of 4 – 5 ppm. FAC levels should be maintained in the range of 3 – 5 ppm.

If you use Bromine you should:
Each time your spa is freshly filled with water you will need to add one-half ounce of HTH Spa™ Brom-Start per 100 gallons of water to establish an immediate 30 ppm bromide reserve. The bromide reserve keeps the system completely bromine based, to eliminate odors and to ensure maximum water comfort to skin and eyes. The 30 ppm bromide reserve is not the same as the 2 – 4 ppm bromine level that must be maintained on a daily basis. Any time the spa is drained and refilled HTH Spa™ Brom-Start will need to be added.

		Balance: Test and adjust the total alkalinity, calcium hardness and pH of the water. For recommended ranges, please refer to the Balanced Water Chart.
		Sanitize: Add HTH Spa™ Brominating Tablets to the HTH® Spa and Pop-up Pool Floater. Test and adjust the bromine residual. Do not enter the spa until the bromine residual level is in the range of 2 – 4 ppm. Bromine levels should be maintained in the range of 2 – 4 ppm.

To convert your spa from bromine to chlorine or vice versa, simply drain your spa and refill it with fresh water.