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      SPA RANGE CARE: MONTHLY

      Every month it's time to ensure there's no unwanted build up of bacteria in the bath

      Bio Logical Testing 

      Each month you should arrange a biological water test from an accredited 3rd party laboratory for bacterial testing.

      What to do when the results are in?

      If the results show your maintaining good levels of water sanitation then continue as you are remembering to adjust your regime as and when required. We still recommend you complete a system flush which will mean draining and replacing the water.

      If the results show concerning levels of bacteria follow the following

      1. Complete a System Flush 
      2. Complete a deep clean of the inside of the bath
      3. Seek to understand why the results aren’t as you expected
      4. Review the daily and weekly water logs
      • You may need to increase the frequency of your maintenance regime
      • Ensure bathers are following pre-showering

      System Flush 

      There are many brands of system flush. A system flush a strong cleaner that cleans the inside of pipe work from build up which if left can impact the performance of your product.

      Completing a monthly system flush not only ensures the unseen parts of your unit are kept clean, it also gives you a fresh start of water for the following month.

      Different brands will have different instructions on how to use their system flush product.

       

      Once the system flush has been added to the water and been left to run for the recommended length of time follow the Full drain down steps to empty and then re-fill.

       

      Drain Down and Refill

      DRAIN

      Task

      Why

      1. Take out the skimmer basket and use the bung to screw into the opening

      This will plug the top suction point, preventing air intake during backwashing.

       

      2. Activate maintenance mode
      (Press and hold the spanner for 3 seconds on the control panel).

      Turns off the engines and pump, allowing you to move the filter handle without water rushing through.

      3. Open the fill valve

      This is to allow fresh water to enter the bath whilst the backwash is being completed.

      4. Depress the media filter handle and turn it to the backwash position.

      Directs water through the media filter and out to waste.

      5. Activate backwash mode (Press and hold the down arrow for 3 seconds on the control panel).

      Turns on the pump for cleaning while keeping the engines off.

      6. Allow the backwash to run until the sight glass runs clear (if unsure allow the backwash to run for around 4 minutes).

      Ensures the media is fully cleaned the bath water is diluted with clean fresh water.

      7. Activate maintenance mode (Press and hold the spanner for the 3 seconds on the control panel).

      Stops the pump and engines so you can safely adjust the filter handle.

      8. Depress the media filter handle and turn it to the rinse position.

      Prepares the media for rinsing when the pump is turned back on.

      9. Activate backwash mode (Press and hold the down arrow for 3 seconds on the control panel).

      Starts the pump to rinse the media while keeping the engines off.

      10. Wait 60 seconds, then activate maintenance mode (Press and hold the spanner for 3 seconds on the control panel).

      Turns off the pump so the handle can be adjusted again.

      11. Depress the media filter handle and turn it to the closed position.

      Closes the media filter so the
      bath can be refilled with water.
      12. Power down the bath - do this by pressing the red button on the RCD box. Turning the bath off when it is empty keeps you and the mechanics safe
      13. Open drain valve until bath is empty. Opening the drain valve allows water to empty 
      14. Clear any debris and remove the last of the water using a cloth or a wet vac if you have one. Ensures the bath is clean 
      15. Follow daily wipe down steps and clean the inside of the bath.
      16. Use a microfibre cloth to dry the inside of the bath.
      17. Close the drain valve. Ensures the bath is ready for filling 

       

      Before refilling consider completing the deep clean steps

      Re Fill - The bath should have no power when empty 

      1. Check the filter is in the closed position.
       2. Open the fill valve
       3. Fill the bath until water line is in the middle of the skimmer 
       4. Close fill valve 
       5. Depress media filter handle and turn to filter position
       6. Power on by pressing orange button on RCD
      7. Check the bath is running, the light will be on and water will be flowing

       

       

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