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WATER CARE
Your Shoreline Hot Tub™ is equipped with what we believe is the finest filtering device available. We call it the Skim/Filter system,
and it is one of the few skimmers available which actually skims the water surface. When your hot tub is operating, watch how the
Skim/Filter bobs up and down with the water level. You'll notice a distinct whirlpool being drawn into the system, and floating debris
of all sizes will literally "fall" into the unit and be trapped by the filter. It is important that you keep
your filter clean, and it is suggested that you check the filter at least once per month and replace it
when it becomes loaded with dirt or debris.
Filter Basket and Cartridge Removal and Replacement Procedure
1. Turn off electrical power to the hot tub.
2. Remove the floating weir and attached basket by rotating it counterclockwise to align the flat
tabs on the filter housing flange with the flat areas on the floating weir and basket assembly,
then lift out the assembly.
3. Lift the filter cartridge straight up and out of the filter housing, quickly moving it away from the
tub to prevent collected debris from falling back into the water.
4. Separate the floating weir from the basket by rotating it counterclockwise to align the notches
on the floating weir flange with the tabs on the top of the basket, then simply pull them apart.
5. Clean any accumulated debris from the basket. Avoid hitting the basket against objects to
knock debris loose, as this will break the basket.
6. Re-attach the basket to the floating weir.
7. Install a new filter cartridge in the filter housing.
8. Reinstall the floating weir and attached basket assembly.
9. Turn electrical power to your hot tub back on.
Chemicals
Due to the warm temperatures in your hot tub, you must properly test and maintain your hot tub water for health and appearance
reasons. Chemical imbalance can cause skin irritations, and dirty water is both unsightly and undesirable to soak in. With little effort
you can have clean water for your constant enjoyment. This is attained through the use of hot tub chemicals, a superb filter system
and the optional ozonator. Consult your dealer to set up a proper water treatment program that will work best with the equipment in
your hot tub.
CAUTION: Always follow the water treatment chemical manufacturer’s instructions when treating your water. Higher than normal
concentrations of certain chemicals can degrade or cause permanent damage to your hot tub. When introducing chemicals into the
water, never pour them directly into the filter.
Be aware that the mineral content of hot tub water increases from water evaporation and with the addition of algaecidal and sanitizing
chemicals. If the mineral concentration of the water becomes too high, the minerals will precipitate and deposit on the hot tub, in the
filter, and on the heater. The water must be changed when the amount of dissolved solids becomes excessive. Algaecidal and
sanitizing chemicals are either alkaline or acidic. Sodium and calcium hypochlorite are alkaline. Chlorine gas and practically all other
dry chlorine products are acidic. Whichever type of chlorine is used, it is very important that the ph level be checked frequently and
maintained between 7.2 and 7.8.
