You will need:
Sirona Chlorine Test Strips
Sirona Spa Up
Sirona Calcium Booster
Liquid Chlorine (10% Sodium Hypochlorite)
Swimming Pool Muriatic Acid Balancer (14.5% Hydrochloric Acid)
Water Balancing - Set up (After Filling the Tub)
This will need to be performed every time you empty and refill the tub.
Step 1: Take the test strip and place it in the water for 2 seconds (directions on test strip tube). Shake once to remove excess water and read immediately.
Step 2: Ensure the auto doser ball valves are open and the Plunge is on with the pump running.
Step 3: Water Balancing
Total Hardness | |
Test Strip Reading | Action |
0-49 | Add 3 Tbsp of Calcium Booster |
50-99 | Add 2 Tbsp of Calcium Booster |
100-249 | Add 1 Tbsp of Calcium Booster |
250+ | No action required |
Alkalinity | |
Test Strip Reading | Action |
0-39 | Add 4 Tbsp of Spa Up |
40-79 | Add 2.5 Tbsp of Spa Up |
80-119 | Add 1 Tbsp of Spa Up |
120+ | No action required |
Step 4: Let the unit run for 3 hours to balance the chemicals and get to temperature.
Note: The longer you let it sit the more stable the water will become.
Auto Doser Reading Information:
Look at the Auto Doser Controller screen and follow directions below:
Auto Doser pH and ORP reading is fluctuating up. | No action required. Allow the auto doser to stabilize the water. |
Auto Doser pH and ORP reading isn’t fluctuating at all and no chemicals can be seen coming through the clear tubing. | Please read the instructions on how to prime the lines of the auto doser in the help center. |
Chlorine and pH Management: Routine Testing
Recommended Schedule: Test 1x per day before use.
Disclaimer: The recommended ranges and target levels are subject to your local jurisdiction’s rules and regulations governing pool and spa water maintenance.
Step1: Take the test strip and place it in the water for 2 seconds (directions on test strip tube).
Shake once to remove excess water and read immediately.
Step 2: Check the Free Chlorine (FCI)
Recommended Ranges
Target: 1-3 PPM
Min: 1 PPM
Max: 5 PPM
Reading | Action |
<1 PPM |
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1-5 PPM | No action necessary. |
>5 PPM | drain some water (3-5 gal) from the tub and add water to the tub as necessary. |
Note: If tub exceeds 5 PPM consistently please email us at commercial-support@plunge.com.
Step 3: Check the pH of the tub
Recommended Ranges:
Target 7.35 pH
Min: 7.10 pH
Max: 7.80 pH
Reading | Action |
<7.10 pH | Add 1 Tbsp of Spa Up. Retest in 3-5 Hrs |
7.11-7.80 | No action required |
>7.80 pH |
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Note: If tub exceeds 7.8 pH consistently, please email us at commercial-support@plunge.com.
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