Caldera Installed FROG Startup Instructions
Please take the time to read the owners manual to associate yourself with the spa model you purchased.
This instruction sheet was designed for you, to simplify the chemical maintenance of your hot tub. The chemical instructions inside the manual are very thorough, but may be confusing to some customers. We hope that the following instructions will allow you to spend minimal time in maintenance and more time enjoying your hot tub.
- Locate grey cap that says “replace minerals after draining spa”
- Unscrew counter clockwise to remove.
- Push down handle and rotate counter clockwise “two arrows will line up.
- Pull up canister.
- Make sure both blue and purple cartridges are set at #1 setting
- Put blue caldera mineral cartridge on top and the purple bromine cartridge on bottom.
- Slide canister back in, line up arrows, push down and rotate clockwise.
Make sure the power is off when draining or filling, do not run spa without water. Always fill spa with water running through filter compartment to allow water to bleed out air pockets in spa. The proper water level is one inch below any spa pillow.
- Turn on power to spa
Remember, if you have an ozone system make sure bubbles are coming out of the side of your spa. If no bubbles are present, you may need to prime your circulation pump.
The following steps below are the chemical startup instructions. All chemicals are added only when the cover is removed, and when the jets are running. Chemicals should be added into the filter compartment. Please allow chemicals to circulate 20 minuets between each step.
| THE FOLLOWING CHART IS TO DETERMINE YOUR SPA SIZE AND GALLON | ||
| Spa model | Size | Gallons |
| Elation | Large | 500 |
| Niagara | Large | 500 |
| Geneva | Large | 500 |
| Tahitian | Large | 400 |
| Aspire | Large | 400 |
| Hawaiian | Large | 400 |
| Moorea | Medium | 400 |
| Martinique | Medium | 300 |
| Kuai | Small | 300 |
PROCEED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING CHEMICALS
| CHEMICAL STEPS | LARGE SPA | MEDIUM SPA | SMALL SPA |
| ADD STAIN & SCALE | 4 OZ. | 3 OZ. | 2 OZ. |
| ADD ENHANCED SHOCK | 3 OZ. | 2 OZ. | 1 OZ. |
After enhanced shock is added set desired temperature and wait overnight.
The next day, clean your spa filter(s) with a garden hose and wipe off any residue on the water line with stain and scale chemical on a sponge.
BALANCING WATER
Use your spa test strips (follow instructions on bottle to get reading) or bring water to the store for computer water analysis.
Remember to use the spa chart to determine your spa model and gallons to use the following charts.
Note: All chemicals must be added into filter compartment with jets running.
APPLY CHEMICALS BY TABLESPOON (TBS.)
TOTAL ALKALINITY RANGE MUST BE BETWEEN 125 TO 150 PPM |
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| SPA GALLONS | TO RAISE 25PPM | TO RAISE 50PPM | TO LOWER 25PPM | TO LOWER 50 PM |
| 100 | 1 Tbs .TA Increaser | 2 Tbs. TA Increaser | 1 Tbs. Ph Decrease | 2 Tbs. Ph Decrease |
| 200 | 2 Tbs. TA Increaser | 3 ½ Tbs. TA Increaser | 1 ½ Tbs. Ph Decrease | 2 ½ Tbs. Ph Decrease |
| 300 | 2 ½ Tbs. TA Increaser | 5 Tbs. TA Increaser | 2 ½ Tbs. Ph Decrease | 3 ½ Tbs. Ph Decrease |
| 400 | 3 ¼ Tbs. TA Increaser | 6 ½ Tbs. TA Increaser | 3 Tbs. Ph Decrease | 4 ½ Tbs. Ph Decrease |
| 500 | 4 ¼ Tbs. TA Increaser | 8 ½ Tbs. TA Increaser | 4 Tbs. Ph Decrease | 6 Tbs. Ph Decrease |
PH RANGE SHOULD BE BETWEEN 7.2 – 7.6 |
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| SPA GALLONS | IF STRIP READS BELOW 7.2 | IF STRIP READS BETWEEN 7.2 - 7.6 | IF STRIP READS BETWEEN 7.6 - 8.4 | IF STRIP READS ABOVE 8.4 |
| 100 | 2 Tb . PH Increaser | NOT NEEDED | 1 Tbs. Ph Decrease | 2 Tbs. Ph Decrease |
| 200 | 3 Tbs. PH Increaser | NOT NEEDED | 1 ½ Tbs. Ph Decrease | 2 ½ Tbs. Ph Decrease |
| 300 | 4 Tbs. PH Increaser | NOT NEEDED | 2 ½ Tbs. Ph Decrease | 3 ½ Tbs. Ph Decrease |
| 400 | 6 Tbs. PH Increaser | NOT NEEDED | 3 Tbs. Ph Decrease | 4 ½ Tbs. Ph Decrease |
| 500 | 8 Tbs. PH Increaser | NOT NEEDED | 4 Tbs. Ph Decrease | 6 Tbs. Ph Decrease |
Remember your spa is using the everfesh system. Please ignore the last part of the strip (MPS). That will be used in as trouble shooting guide only.
To test calcium hardness, please bring a water sample to the store to have analyzed. Range should be 150-200 ppm.
SPA MAINTENANCE
| SIZE SPA | ONCE A WEEK | ONCE A WEEK | ONCE A WEEK | After Heavy Use |
| SMALL SPA | enhanced Shock ¾ ounce | Spray off filter(s) with a garden hose | Balance water using test strips | Enhanced Shock 1 oz |
| MEDIUM SPA | enhanced shock 1 ounce | Spray off filter(s) with a garden hose | Balance water using test strips | Enhanced Shock 1 oz |
| LARGE SPA | enhanced shock 2 ounces | Spray off filter(s) with a garden hose | Balance water using test strips | Enhanced Shock 1 oz |
| SIZE SPA | EVERY 6 WEEKS | EVERY 4 MONTHS | EVERY 4 MONTHS | EVERY 8 MONTHS |
| SMALL SPA | Replace Purple Frog Cartridge | Drain / refill your spa and replace Blue Caldera Frog Cartridge | Follow Ever fresh startup and refill procedures | Spray on filter cleaner/degreaser, wait 2 hours, then hose off with garden hose |
| MEDIUM SPA | Replace Purple Frog Cartridge | Drain / refill your spa and replace Blue Caldera Frog Cartridge | Follow Ever fresh startup and refill procedures | Spray on filter cleaner/degreaser, wait 2 hours, then hose off with garden hose |
| LARGE SPA | Replace Purple Frog Cartridge | Drain / refill your spa and replace Blue Caldera Frog Cartridge | Follow Ever fresh startup and refill procedures | Spray on filter cleaner/degreaser, wait 2 hours, then hose off with garden hose |