Spa care booklet - BioGuard

08Starting or refilling your spa.Ideally, when a spa is filled for the very first time a shock dose of a BioGuard ® SPAoxidiser should be added, with the spa circulation and aeration turned on. You shouldallow the system to operate for a couple of hours, before draining the spa and rinsingthe interior surfaces. If this is not possible, based on local water usage guidelines,follow the steps below.Always read and follow label directions on each package. Apply correctly measureddosages following the application directions on the label.Start up.The following suggestions are suitablefor the Perfect Balance Method and theMineral Balance Method (see page 14).1. As the spa is filing with water, addBioGuard ® SPA Defence to preventstains caused by metals in the water,whilst protecting spa equipment.2. Once the spa is filled, start equipmentfollowing manufacturer’s directions.Apply BioGuard ® SPA Crystal Clear andallow the water to circulate for aboutfive minutes.3. If using either the Perfect BalanceMethod or Mineral Balance Method,follow the recommendations on yourcomputerised water analysis from yourBioGuard ® Approved Retailer. Theserecommendations are personalisedfor your water and spa. Use eitherBioGuard ® SPA Perfect Balance,or the correct Mineral Balancingchemicals (see page 17). Be sureto wait the indicated time betweenthe addition of balancing products.4. Allow the water to circulate forapproximately 30 minutes, then addBioGuard ® SPA Purity to initially oxidisethe water. BioGuard ® SPA Armour orChlorinated Concentrate can also beused to oxidise the water.5. Add the initial dose of your preferredSpa Care Sanitiser as detailed in startup directions on label.6. Once you have established a bromineresidual of 4 - 6 ppm, or chlorineresidual of 2 - 3 ppm, apply NaturalChemistry Spa Perfect.