Cal Flame Portable Spa User Manual
2009 Portable Spa
LTR20091000, Rev. A
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Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems
Problem
Probable Causes
Possible Solutions
Cloudy Water
Dirty filter
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Excessive oils / organic
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matter
Improper sanitization
Improper sanitization
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Suspended particles /
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organic matter
Overused or old water
Overused or old water
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Clean filter
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Shock spa with sanitizer
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Add sanitizer
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Adjust pH and/or alkalinity to recommended
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range
Run jet pump and clean filter
Run jet pump and clean filter
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Drain and refill the spa
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Water Odor
Excessive organics in water
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Improper sanitization
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Low pH
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Shock spa with sanitizer
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Add sanitizer
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Adjust pH to recommended range
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Chlorine Odor
Chloramine level too high
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Low pH
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Shock spa with sanitizer
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Adjust pH to recommended range
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Musty Odor
Bacteria or algae growth
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Shock spa with sanitizer – if problem is
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visible or persistent, drain, clean and refill
the spa
Organic buildup /
scum ring around
spa
Buildup of oils and dirt
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Wipe off scum with clean rag – if severe,
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drain the spa, use a spa surface and tile
cleaner to remove the scum and refill the spa
Algae Growth
High pH
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Low sanitizer level
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Shock spa with sanitizer and adjust pH
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Shock spa with sanitizer and maintain
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sanitizer level
Eye Irritation
Low pH
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Low sanitizer level
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Adjust pH
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Shock spa with sanitizer and maintain
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sanitizer level
Skin Irritation / Rash
Unsanitary water
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Free chlorine level above 5
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ppm
Shock spa with sanitizer and maintain
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sanitizer level
Allow free chlorine level to drop below 5 ppm
Allow free chlorine level to drop below 5 ppm
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before spa use
Stains
Total alkalinity and/or pH
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too low
High iron or copper in
High iron or copper in
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source water
Adjust total alkalinity and/or pH
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Use a stain and scale inhibitor
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Scale
High calcium content in
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water – total alkalinity and
pH too high
Adjust total alkalinity and pH – if scale
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requires removal, drain the spa, scrub off the
scale, refill the spa and balance the water
Use a stain and scale inhibitor
Use a stain and scale inhibitor
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