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SmarterSpa OverviewSmarterSpa Overview
SmarterSpa is a semi-automated saltwater chlorine generation system, specically designed forSmarterSpa is a semi-automated saltwater chlorine generation system, specically designed for
portable spas up to 1000 gallons (3800 liters). SmarterSpa generates chlorine from a small amount of portable spas up to 1000 gallons (3800 liters). SmarterSpa generates chlorine from a small amount of
ordinary salt (sodium chloride, NaCl) dissolved in the spa water. The amount of salt added is very small ordinary salt (sodium chloride, NaCl) dissolved in the spa water. The amount of salt added is very small
in relation to the volume of the water in the spa. The concentration required for the SmarterSpa is only in relation to the volume of the water in the spa. The concentration required for the SmarterSpa is only
about 5% of the salt level of ocean water, which is below the level that most people can taste.about 5% of the salt level of ocean water, which is below the level that most people can taste.
The small addition of salt also benets spa users by providing a softening effect on the water, leaving The small addition of salt also benets spa users by providing a softening effect on the water, leaving
hair and skin feeling smoother and healthier than with traditional sanitizing products. All it takes for hair and skin feeling smoother and healthier than with traditional sanitizing products. All it takes for
SmarterSpa to keep your spa water fresh and clean is 2.5 cups of salt per 100 gallons (380 liters) of SmarterSpa to keep your spa water fresh and clean is 2.5 cups of salt per 100 gallons (380 liters) of
water.water.
SmarterSpa produces chlorine in its pure form using electrolysis in order to sanitize the spa water. The SmarterSpa produces chlorine in its pure form using electrolysis in order to sanitize the spa water. The
SmarterSpa will automatically start a chlorine generation cycle when the chlorine level is low enough,SmarterSpa will automatically start a chlorine generation cycle when the chlorine level is low enough,
using its chlorine detection technology. Since the warmer temperatures of the spa cause the chlorine to using its chlorine detection technology. Since the warmer temperatures of the spa cause the chlorine to
dissipate more quickly, that chlorine detection maintains the chlorine level without risking over-dissipate more quickly, that chlorine detection maintains the chlorine level without risking over-
chlorination.chlorination.
Since the chlorine originates from the salt, the unused chlorine inherently converts back into that salt, Since the chlorine originates from the salt, the unused chlorine inherently converts back into that salt,
allowing the SmarterSpa to reuse that salt to make new chlorine. Essentially, this means that the saltallowing the SmarterSpa to reuse that salt to make new chlorine. Essentially, this means that the salt
level will remain fairly steady, only gradually decreasing from things like splashing or people leaving the level will remain fairly steady, only gradually decreasing from things like splashing or people leaving the
spa with salt water still inherently on them.spa with salt water still inherently on them.
Water Preparation & MaintenanceWater Preparation & Maintenance
To ensure proper operation, the spa should be prepared before installing the SmarterSpa, so it should To ensure proper operation, the spa should be prepared before installing the SmarterSpa, so it should
be drained, rinsed, relled with fresh water, and balanced to the recommended levels indicated in this be drained, rinsed, relled with fresh water, and balanced to the recommended levels indicated in this
section. We have included test strips to help you measure and verify the water chemistry in that last section. We have included test strips to help you measure and verify the water chemistry in that last
step.step.
In most cases, lter replacement is recommended but not required, with the exception being forIn most cases, lter replacement is recommended but not required, with the exception being for
hydrogen peroxide systems. The combination of hydrogen peroxide and chlorine may cause gum-like hydrogen peroxide systems. The combination of hydrogen peroxide and chlorine may cause gum-like
buildup, water discoloration, and skin irritation, so it is important in that case to make sure that there isbuildup, water discoloration, and skin irritation, so it is important in that case to make sure that there is
no residual hydrogen peroxide in any part of the spa, particularly that lter.no residual hydrogen peroxide in any part of the spa, particularly that lter.
SmarterSpa will signicantly reduce the amount of spa maintenance required, but regular chemical SmarterSpa will signicantly reduce the amount of spa maintenance required, but regular chemical
checkups, including chlorine levels and pH, are recommended, for the sake of proper watercheckups, including chlorine levels and pH, are recommended, for the sake of proper water
maintenance and thus the health and safety of the spa users, not to mention also for the lifespan of maintenance and thus the health and safety of the spa users, not to mention also for the lifespan of
the SmarterSpa unit and the spa. The table on the next page lists the generally accepted ideal water the SmarterSpa unit and the spa. The table on the next page lists the generally accepted ideal water
chemistry for spas.chemistry for spas.
It is recommended that chlorine and pH levels are checked before each use, or at least once per week It is recommended that chlorine and pH levels are checked before each use, or at least once per week
when not in use. Alkalinity, calcium hardness, and salt levels should be checked at least once per monthwhen not in use. Alkalinity, calcium hardness, and salt levels should be checked at least once per month
(see the table on the next page and Salt Requirements for recommended levels).(see the table on the next page and Salt Requirements for recommended levels).
About once a month, use a phosphate remover (available at your local pool and spa supply store orAbout once a month, use a phosphate remover (available at your local pool and spa supply store or
online) to manage the phosphates in the spa water, to keep them from increasing the demand foronline) to manage the phosphates in the spa water, to keep them from increasing the demand for
chlorine and reducing the life expectancy of the SmarterSpa electrode.chlorine and reducing the life expectancy of the SmarterSpa electrode.
It is also recommended to manually shock the spa after high usage (e.g. after a party with multiple It is also recommended to manually shock the spa after high usage (e.g. after a party with multiple
users), or biweekly if used frequently. Make sure to leave the spa circulating for several hours before users), or biweekly if used frequently. Make sure to leave the spa circulating for several hours before
retesting, ensuring more accurate test results.retesting, ensuring more accurate test results.
