
C S S 5
Installation
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INTRODUCTION TO OZONE
PREPARING YOUR SPA
Draining and refilling of your spa is recommended, but not required unless bromine or Baquaspa was previously used.
Shock spa to 20 ppm with chlorine shock. DO NOT use non-chlorine shock.
The Table below summarizes the levels that are recommended by The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals
(APSP). It is important to maintain these levels in order to prevent corrosion or scaling and to ensure maximum enjoyment
of the pool. Test your water periodically. Take a water sample in to be professionally tested by a Pool and Spa
Professional at least once a month. See our web site for more information on Basic Pool Water Chemistry.
pH 7.2 – 8.0
Alkalinity 80 – 120 ppm
TDS < 1,000
Cyanuric Acid 30 – 70 ppm
Free Chlorine 0.5 – 1.5 ppm
Calcium Hardness < 300 ppm
Metals 0 ppm
Nitrates / Phosphates < 30 ppm
Your CSS 5 System produces both ozone and chlorine. The Ozone Generator produces ozone with light energy, the way the sun does. Therefore
it is only emitting pure O3 ozone that has no harmful by-products, unlike other ozone generators that use corona technology which produce
nitrous acid compounds and other harmful byproducts. Ozone is a molecule of oxygen that is formed when three atoms of oxygen are
bound together instead of the normal two atoms. The extra oxygen atom makes ozone the most powerful, naturally occurring oxidizer and sanitizer
readily available. Pioneers of the original ozone generator cartridge, produced the first Ultraviolet Ozone Generating cartridge in 1977 for the
swimming pool and spa industry. The O3, naturally produced ozone, generated by the CSS 5 System serves as the primary sanitizer and oxidizer,
however, a small residual of free available chlorine is required at all times to control algae growth and provide a residual sanitizer requirement.
The CSS 5 System provides the necessary chlorine residual for your spa. A measured amount of pool grade salt is dissolved in the spa water. The
Chlorine is made by passing a very low voltage electric current through the salt water as it flows through the Cell and back in to the spa.
The CSS 5 System (Advanced Oxidation Processor™) produces and combines ozone and chlorine. These super oxide compounds, even stronger
oxidizers than ozone or chlorine alone, are injected in to the spa water through a patented Venturi Injection system.
ADDING SALT
Mix required amount ot salt with warm water in a bucket or pitcher. Ensure it is thoughly mixed and pour the mixture into the
spa, distributing it evenly, away from the skimmers. Repeat as necessary to dissolve all salt required. Add salt when spa water
temperature is 75 degrees or higher to ensure it dissolves fully. Use the chart below to determine the amount of salt required
for your spa. It is recommended that 2,600 ppm be used as a starting point. If salt levels reach > 4,000 ppm, the unit will shut
down automatically. CSS System should be reset, by turning the system off then back on again after 10 seconds, when salt is
added to the spa. DO NOT USE: Table salt, Kosher salt, or any Food grade salt unless it specially states “for swimming pools”.
Use ONLY swimming pool salt which may be purchased at pool and spa dealers or home improvement stores.
Start-Up Salt Requirements
Spa Size (Gallons)
200 300 400 450 600
Salt (ppm) Pounds of salt required if starting at 0 ppm
1,600 2.7 4.0 5.3 6.0 8.0
1,800 3.0 4.5 6.0 6.8 9.0
2,000 3.3 5.0 6.7 7.5 10.0
2,200 3.7 5.5 7.3 8.3 11.0
2,400 4.0 6.0 8.0 9.0 12.0
2,600 4.3 6.5 8.7 9.8 13.0
2,800 4.7 7.0 9.3 10.5 14.0
3,000 5.0 7.5 10.0 11.3 15.0
3,200 5.3 8.0 10.7 12.0 16.0
3,400 5.7 8.5 11.3 12.8 17.0
3,600 6.0 9.0 12.0 13.5 18.0
3,800 6.3 9.5 12.7 14.3 19.0
4,000 6.7 10.0 13.4 15.0 20.0