1. Ensure you know what the volume of water is in your hottub. Please note that some hottub manufacturers provide volume information to the lip of the tub
rather than to normal water level.
If you are unsure what the correct measurement is contact us at info@aquagarde.com

2. Check the table on the back of the bottle to find the correct measure of AquaGarde® before applying the product.

3. Make sure you have clean water (without obvious debris), your hottub is clean and that you put in clean filters.

4. SHAKE the bottle before use.

5. Measure out the correct quantity of AquaGarde® using the handy measuring cup which forms the top of the bottle.

6. Pour it in the hottub

7. Put 2 tables of Pur'O Spa in the water.

8. Put the jets on for two minutes to ensure that it has been mixed in well.

9. Enjoy your hottub!

 

 

Repeat this procedure ONCE every week.

Please note: When starting up with new fresh water from the tap, we recommend a double measure at the first application.

General Recommendations For Use

.     AquaGarde® is intended for water care in only domestic hot- tubs and spas.
.     AquaGarde® is not recommended for use in a commercial environment.
.     We recommend using AquaGarde® in conjunction with Pur'O Spa.
.    Please be aware of your local regulations regarding sanitization in recreational water. Many countries have recommendations for pool and spa owners regarding minimal free residual chlorine and bromine levels.AquaGarde is compatible with both. AquaGarde® is intended for use with tap water which fits within standard norms (including normal pH, calcium and alkalinity levels).
.     Should your local tap water be outside normal values (for example with a pH value of less than 7.2 or more than 7.8), you may have to adjust the levels before starting on the AquaGarde® treatment.

Instructions on start up:

If you have a new spa
Eventhough your spa is brand new it already comes with dirty piping. This is because your spa was tested for leaks at the manufacturer's before leaving the production line. It is therefore important to take the time to clean the spa correctly on start up. We recommend the following start up procedure:

1. Fill your spa with fresh water
2. Turn on the tub and set at low temperature
3. Take out the filter(s)
4. Close air vents and open all jets
5. Add cleaning product (Swirl Away or cleaning soda, for a spa of 1500 liters use 3 kg of cleaning soda diluted in a bucket of warm water)
6. Let the tub run for 15 minutes to mix it
7. Leave the tub to stand for 24 hours. DO NOT bathe in the tub during this treatment.
8. After 24 hours.
9.. Run the tub again for 15 minutes and drain the water out. You will probably find that you will need a soft sponge to clean the walls a bit where the edge of the water was.
10. Turn off the tub
11. Rinse the tub out as much as you can and drain again
12. Refill with fresh water
13. Put filters in
14.. Turn the tub on and set to desired temperature
15. Add a double measure of AquaGarde and 2 tablets of Pur'O Spa.
16. Wait until the tub is at correct temperature
17. Jump in and enjoy!

NOTE: You can also use the soda to clean your filters with. Soak the filters in buckets with a solution of soda water. Give them a good scrub between the flaps or use the hose pipe to get between the flaps. Leave them to dry. You need to use two sets of filters to alternate between them.

Refill you tub with clean tap water, put the filters back, and use AquaGarde.

If you already have a spa and are switching to AquaGarde spa water management.

First, flush out the pipes using a pipe-scouring product (for example Swirl Away of diluted cleaning soda) with the old water to help clean out as much Bio-film as possible from the pipework. Refill your spa with fresh water and add a double measure of AquaGarde as directed by the instructions on the back of the bottle togehter with 2 tablets of Pur'O Spa.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to build up of Bio-Film in the piping of older spas, you may experience a release of old Bio-Film into the water after the first few weeks of usage of AquaGarde.

This is not dangerous and it is a sign that the product is actively cleaning the piping to eradicate old Bio-Film and bacteria. This process can take one - two weeks. During this time, please clean your filters every other day and set your circulation system on maximum setting to eliminate the debris as quickly as possble.