SPA BOY® OWNERS MANUAL

1.10.5 Establishing Correct Water Chemistry

The following steps provide guidance to help establish correct chemically balanced water. To help ensure chemicals dissolve appropriately it is good practice to first mix/dissolve the chemical in an uncontaminated container of hot water before adding to the spa water.

Steps to Establish Chemically Balanced Water With Spa Boy

Step 1. Test and Adjust Total Alkalinity (Use drop Test Kit) Test Total Alkalinity. It should be 80 – 100 ppm (100 max). If high, lower Total Alkalinity with Arctic Pure, Salt Water Balance. Do not raise Total Alkalinity! WARNING: Skipping this step on Start-up can cause scaling problems and cloudy water that may not be covered under warranty.

NOTE: Use all products according to directions on the bottle. 

Step 2. Test and Adjust pH (Use drop Test Kit)

Test pH. Levels should be between 7.2 – 7.6. If pH is high, (over 7.6) add Arctic Pure, Salt Water Balance.

NOTE: Salt systems naturally drive pH levels to increase, strive to achieve a balanced pH level.

NOTE: High pH will cause calcium to precipitate (fall out of suspension). The problem with calcium falling out of suspension is that it collects on the heater and pump, and shortens their life.

Step 3. Mix Salt Crystals

Dissolve 1/3 of the required recommended salt dosage in a 5 Gallon (20 litre) pail of hot water. Refer Arctic Spas – Spa Boy Salt Dosage Chart contained in this guide.

WARNING: Salt causes pH to rise, to help ensure pH can be managed within the target range, it is most important not to add the entire salt dose in one step. If all the salt is added in one dose it may increase the pH level to an unmanageable level that requires the spas water to be drained.

Step 4. Add Salt to Spa Water & Re-Test TA / pH

(a) Slowly pour the dissolved salt from the pail into the spa water.

(b) Run pumps for 5 minutes to help mix salt blend through.

(c) Wait 1 hour.

(d) Then re-test and adjust pH level accordingly.

Refer: Steps 2 for correct pH levels.

Step 5. Repeat Steps 3 & 4

Repeat steps 3 and 4, ensuring all sub steps are carried out accordingly.

Step 6. Repeat Steps 3 & 4

Repeat steps 3 and 4, ensuring all sub steps are carried out accordingly.

Step 7. Test Sodium Chloride Level

(Aquacheck Salt Test Strips are suggested) Also refer Sub Steps to Help Ensure Sodium Chloride Test Strips are Used Correctly. You will now need to test sodium chloride levels. This can be carried out using a salt tests strip. If sodium chloride levels are low, dissolve 1/2 lb (225 Grams) of salt (using cup provided) into hot water. Pour the dissolved salt into the spa water. Test sodium chloride level. Repeat until required sodium chloride level is reached:

NOTE: For start up it is recommended to strive for the minimum salt dosage. Once a Sodium Chloride reading has been taken and the minimum salt dosage achieved, it can be increased slightly to accommodate spa usage and bather load.

NOTE: The Arctic Spa Boy Salt Chart in this guide provides the estimated impact of adding ½ lb (225Grams) of salt to your spa.

Sub Steps to Help Ensure Sodium Chloride Test Strips are Used Correctly