Frog Water Care System; Frog Cartridge Replacement Instructions; The Hot Spring Spa Water Maintenance Program; Filling The Spa With Water - HotSpring HOT SPOT Serie Manual Del Propietário

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use tri-chlor chlorine, bromo-chloro-dimethyl-
hydantoin (BCDMH), or any type of compressed bromine or chlorine,
acid or any type of sanitizer which is not recommended by WATKINS
WELLNESS.

FROG WATER CARE SYSTEM

THE FROG @ease
MINERAL CARTRIDGE.
This cartridge introduces
minerals into the spa
water, inhibiting bacteria
growth.
THE FROG @ease
SMARTCHLOR
CARTRIDGE. The
recommended chlorine
sanitizer that works in
Cut-away view of cartridges
Cut-away view of cartridges
snapped into holder and
snapped into holder and
conjunction with the
placed into the In-Line
placed into the In-Line
FROG Mineral cartridge
System.
System.
to maintain softer, crystal
clear water with up to 75% less chlorine than ordinary dichlor systems.
Step 1: Prepare the Hot Tub
To monthly "shock treat" your spa, we recommend that you use either
1.
FRESHWATER Chlorine-Free Oxidizer, Monopersulfate (MPS) or sodium
dichlor (chlorine). Sodium dichlor may be a more appropriate shock for
Metal
those users that experience heavy bather load conditions.
The following optional products can be used in conjunction with the
FROG Water Care system:
2.
FRESHWATER Chlorine-Free Oxidizer, Monopersulfate (MPS) is
an oxidizing chemical used to prevent the buildup of contaminants,
maximize sanitizer efficiency, and improve water clarity. When used in
conjunction with the FROG system it oxidizes particulates in the spa
3.
water.
Balance water by following STEPS
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT NOTE: FRESHWATER Monopersulfate (MPS) is an
chemical packages. Add balancing chemicals in small increments one at a
oxidizer, not a sanitizer.
time with the jets on and wait 6 hours before testing again and adding any
additional balancing chemicals.
FRESHWATER III high output ozone system is the only ozone
purification system approved for installation in your HOT SPRING
Spa. The FRESHWATER III high output ozone system utilizes CD
technology to produce a higher concentration of ozone than is
produced by a competing chip style CD or ultraviolet light ozone
systems.
a.
NOTE: Refer to the Start-Up instructions of your FROG @ease
Take a water sample from the hot
tub and dip an @ease
SmartChlor owner's manual, (same for FROG Bromine, Canada
it.
only). The owner's manual can be found with your FROG starter kit.
b.
Look at the Total Alkalinity reading first. Adjustments
It is important to follow the recommended application and maintenance
should be made to bring the Total Alkalinity in the range of
programs outlined for each product's use. If the spa is being used over
80 – 120 ppm prior to making any adjustments to pH even if
it throws pH off further.
an extended period or time, such as a whole afternoon or evening,
additional sanitizer will be needed. When using @ease SmartChlor the
use of @ease Test Strips is also required.
NOTE: The FROG @ease Mineral Cartridge or @ease Chlorine
c.
After Total Alkalinity is in range, test for pH. It should be
Cartridge are not approved for use in Canada.
between 7.2 and 7.8. If higher or lower, add a pH adjuster.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
• Check water balance, pH and Total Alkalinity needs to be in the
proper ranges for the @ease In-Line System to work correctly.
d.
Lastly test for Calcium Hardness. It should be between
150 and 250 ppm. If higher, partially drain the hot tub (about 6 inch-
• If the SmartChlor Cartridge is Not empty, turn dial setting up
es) and fill with water low in calcium. If lower, add Calcium Increaser.
1 number and monitor chlorine levels for a few days while
If balancing takes longer than 2 days, shock the water and
maintain a chlorine level while continuing balancing.
maintaining water balance. If needed, turn dial up again.
4.
• Check SmartChlor Cartridge and replace if empty.
FOR SPAS AND HOT TUBS
Water Quality and Maintenance
that quickly dissolves with an effervescent fizzing action – one
packet per 500 gallons.
5.
Heat water to the manufacturer's recommended
temperature.
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Begin routine hot tub care (see Step 4: Routine Hot
In-Line
Sanitizing
System
Operating
Instructions
A. Cap
A. Cap The In-Line System is made up of:
The In-Line System is made up of:
(A) a cap that is easliy distinguish-
(A) a cap that is easily distinguish-
able among the fittings on the top of
able among the ttings on the top
Water
the hot tub
Flow
C. of the hot tub
C.
@ease
@ease
(B) a cartridge holder that pulls out
(B) a cartridge holder that pulls
Mineral
Mineral
of the system
Cartridge
out of the system
Cartridge
D.
(C) an @ease mineral cartridge
D. (C) an @ease mineral cartridge
@ease
@ease
that helps control bacteria in the
that helps control bacteria in the
SmartChlor
SmartChlor
water and
Cartridge water and
Cartridge
(D) an @ease SmartChlor Cartridge
(D) an @ease SmartChlor Cartridge
B.
B.
that helps support the minerals
Cartridge
Cartridge
that helps support the minerals
Holder while oxidizing contaminants like
Holder
while oxidizing contaminants like
body oils and ammonia compounds
body oils and ammonia compounds
responsible for smelly chloramines.
responsible for smelly chloramines.
The cartridges are adjustable to
The cartridges are adjustable to
mee your specific hot tub water
meet your speci c hot tub water
care needs.
care needs.
Fill hot tub with fresh water.
If using source water that is high in
iron or other metals, see your dealer
Out
before filling the hot tub. It may
require the use of a metal control
product.
Clean or replace filter
cartridges.
(Follow manufacturer's instructions).
a — d
in order.
Always follow printed instructions on the balancing
Water Balance Guidelines
pH: 7.2 – 7.8
Total Alkalinity: 80 - 120 ppm
Calcium Hardness: 150 - 250 ppm
Total Dissolved Solids: <1500
® Test Strip into
Very Important!
Before using car-
tridges, establish an initial residual of
0.5 - 1.0 ppm free chlorine with FROG
Jump Start ® (EPA Reg. No.: 53735-12)
start-up shock, included in this package,
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FROG CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
@ease ® is the hot tub sanitizing system+ that takes the guess work out of
water care so you always feel at ease while enjoying your hot tub.
INSTRUCTIONS
• @ease creates Fresh Mineral Water
• @ease employs SmartChlor ® Technology that knows when and how
much free chlorine is needed so it uses less. The FROG @ease cartridge should be replaced every 3-4 weeks,
• @ease requires far less shocking – only once a month!
depending on User Load (shock spa after replacing the cartridge). The
FROG @ease mineral cartridge should be replaced every 4 months
or when draining and refilling the spa. After refilling the spa with water,
Step 2: Set the Cartridges
balance the Total Alkalinity (TA), Calcium Hardness (CH) and pH to the
recommended levels. Shock the spa monthly by adding FRESHWATER
Set the blue Mineral Cartridge to #6
Chlorine-Free Oxidizer (MPS) non-chlorine shock or sodium dichlor
(hold the bottom and turn the top until
(chlorine).
6 appears in the window). No further
adjustments are necessary for the life of
To replace FROG cartridges, follow these steps:
the cartridge.
1. Turn off power to the spa.
Unscrew FROG cap on top edge of spa.
2.
3. Push down on handle and turn counter-clockwise.
Step 3: Put the System to Work
4. Lift cartridge holder up and out of spa.
5. Remove and discard old cartridges.
1.
Open cap of In-Line System and
6. Turn top cap of new @ease Mineral cartridge to setting #6
set aside.
(evaluate water in 1 week and adjust as necessary). DO NOT OPEN CAP WHILE JETS
ARE ON.
7. For @ease SmartChlor cartridge setting, see table below:
2.
Remove holder by pushing down
@ease
and turning counter clockwise
SmartChlor
before pulling out.
Setting
8. Snap @ease Smartchlor cartridge into the bottom of holder and
snap @ease mineral cartridge into the top.
9. Reinstall cartridge holder into spa, push down, and twist clockwise.
Snap the @ease Mineral Cartridge
10. Replace FROG cap.
into the area marked "Minerals" (top
3.
Using
the SmartChlor portion) and the @ease SmartChlor
11. Reconnect power to the spa.
Cartridge in the
Cartridge into the area marked
area marked
"Bromine or SmartChlor" (bottom
"Minerals" can
USING THE FROG BROMINE CARTRIDGE (BCDMH) (Canada Only).
cause over
portion) making sure to line up
chlorination
the indentation at the top of the
which shortens
This is a stand-alone sanitizer that fits inside the FROG In-Line
cartridges with the raised area on
cartridge life.
the holder.
Sanitizing System that came with your HOT SPRING Spa. Follow steps
1-5 above. Then set the FROG Bromine Cartridge to #3 and snap into
Indent on
the bottom section of the holder. Lastly, follow steps 9-11 above. When cartridges
using a FROG Bromine Cartridge the spa should be shocked once a
week.
Step 4: Routine Hot Tub Care
IMPORTANT NOTE: Only use the bottom section for this cartridge or
the bromine contents will dispense too quickly. Test your water and
1.
Drain and refill hot tub as direct-
adjust the bromine cartridge daily until the proper range of 3.0 to 5.0 is
ed by your hot tub manufacturer
or every four months when FROG
established.
minerals need to be replaced.
WARNING: High sanitizer levels can cause discomfort to the user's
eyes, lungs and skin. Always allow the sanitizer level to fall to the
recommended range before using the spa.
2.
Run filtration system as the
manufacturer recommends
THE HOT SPRING SPA WATER
to maintain proper water flow
through the In-Line System.
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
3.
Regularly test water with @ease

FILLING THE SPA WITH WATER

Test Strips and follow directions
in Step 1 for maintaining pH,
Use the CLEAN SCREEN Pre-filter to remove unwanted contaminants
Total Alkalinity and Calcium
such as rust, dirt, detergents, and algae from the fill water. Dissolved
Hardness.
metals, copper, iron, and manganese are also removed. Instructions are
included with the CLEAN SCREEN Pre-filter. Always fill the spa through
NOTE: pH is affected by bather load, chemicals used, evapo-
the filter compartment. Do not fill your spa using water from a swimming
ration and the make-up of your source water so maintaining
water balance regularly is important.
pool as pool chemicals are very different from those used in a spa and
can damage your spa.
Troubleshooting
Cloudy Water or Low-Chlorine Levels
• Check water balance. pH and Total Alkalinity need to be in the
®
proper ranges for the @ease In-Line System to work correctly.
•If the SmartChlor Cartridge is not empty, turn dial setting
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up 1 number and monitor chlorine levels for a few days while
maintaining water balance. If needed, turn dial up again.
• Check SmartChlor Cartridge and replace if empty—see
instructions under "Replacing Cartridges".
• Check your calendar. The entire @ease In-Line System, including
the mineral cartridge, needs to be replaced every four months.
that's cleaner, clearer and softer.
®
@ease Setting Chart
Gallons Setting #
200-250 1
251-300 2
301-450 3
451-600 4
4.
HOT SPOT Series Models
TX SX
1 2
5.
Replace
Cap
Replacing Cartridges
Replace blue Mineral Cartridge every four months.
• Discard it in the trash even if it appears to have media left i
• Don't attempt to reuse: the minerals are spent after 4 mon
Replace silver SmartChlor Cartridge when empty.
• Life of cartridge varies depending on hot tub size and num
Raised
of users. The SmartChlor Cartridge will last about 3-4 week
area inside
holder,
an average 400 gallon hot tub.
one for
each
• Drain water from cartridge to ensure it is empty.
cartridge
• Discard in trash or recycle.
4.
SmartChlor will maintain a 0.5-1.0 ppm free chlorine
level as long as the water is balanced.
NOTE: Free Chlorine levels are reduced up to 75%
when using FROG
NOTE: Why @ease Test Strips? The SmartChlor cartridge form
chlorine reserve that will be inaccurately measured as total ch
on other test strips. Unlike conventional chlorine, the SmartCh
reserve readily shifts to free chlorine as needed, maintaining s
health with a low level of chlorine.
5.
6.
7.
Lubricate in-line holder o-ring twice a year with a silico
lubricant.
High Chlorine Levels
@ease Mineral Cartridge
(Blue)
@ease SmartChlor
Cartridge (Silver)
Registe
In-Line Syst
FrogProduct
Set the silver SmartChlor Cartr
to the setting that matches your
tub size in gallons. SmartChlor
maintain a low 0.5 to 1.0 ppm chlo
level as long as the pH stays within
and 7.8 so there is little need to ad
the cartridge setting.
If needed, you have two addition
settings to increase output.
Slowly insert holder into system (s
diagrams). Line up holder arrow (1
with system arrow (2). Push down
holder tabs- 3) go past system tab
and turn holder to the right (clockw
until it stops. To ensure a locked
position, attempt to pull holder up
If it stays in place, the lock is secu
1-Holder
Arrow
3-Holder
Tab
4-System
2
-System
Tab
Arrow
® Minerals.
Shock the hot tub with a non-chlorin
shock when you replace the SmartC
Cartridge or once a month.
Replace your SmartChlor Cartridg
and the complete @ease system
directed.
• This is highly unlikely with
@ease because SmartChlor is
self-regulating. However, if you
standard test strips, it may app
that total chlorine is higher tha
free chlorine.
No worries—the strip is measur
the SmartChlor reserve, which
shift to free chlorine as needed