GENESIS - Automatic Bromine Generators from Pioneer H2O Technologies

Pioneer H2O Technologies - Pool and Spa Products

Start Up Instructions

It is important that you read and understand the start-up instructions prior to proceeding with action. It is important that you follow the hot tub manufacturer’s instructions on start-up preparations and initial set-up of the hot tub itself. Then you can proceed to the step-by-step Genesis Device instructions below:

Step 1.	Before filling your spa - test your water source for “TDS” (Total Dissolved Solid– various organic and inorganic matter present in you water content). This can be done by your spa dealer or with purchased test meter. The ideal range for your start-up TDS is between 200 and 500 ppm. If your starting TDS is above 500 (or you are filling with water from a well or non-municipal source, a metal remover or pre-filter should be used to reduce TDS and metals. DO NOT FILL SPA WITH WATER FROM A SALT WATER SOFTENER
Step 2.	Fill your hot tub or spa with water - up to the level recommended by the manufacturer
Step 3.	Balance the water to the recommended water chemistry levels: pH: 7.2 - 7.8 Alkalinity: 80 -120 ppm Calcium Hardness 150 - 400 ppm Sodium Bromide 1500 - 1900 ppm *For additional information on balancing your water chemistry refer the Water Chemistry tab on the Genesis home page, consult your owner’s manual or download a copy provided here*
Step 4.	After your water is balanced properly, turn your jets on high speed and add the appropriate amount of Tru-Blu per your tub size. Allow the jets to run for 15 minutes on high speed to dissolve the Tru-Blu prior to proceeding to the next step.
Step 5.	Turn the decrease / increase dial clockwise until the LED displays 10. If using a two-speed pump system, set the daily circulation time to a minimum of 8 hours per day. NOTE – If using a 24 hour circulation pump, a power setting of 6 or 7 is adequate Keep the dial set at 10 and let your tub circulate for 24 hours - then test the Bromine level. You should have established a Bromine bank of between 3-5 ppm. Do not use your spa during this time. NOTE – The Genesis will only produce Bromine when the tub is circulating. The lights or power on the Genesis controller will only appear during these times. If using a 24 hour circulation pump, the unit will produce bromine 24 hours a day. NOTE - The controller will have a “+” or “-” sign to the left of the power setting (1-10) and will reverse every 4-6 minutes. This is normal and indicates that the Electrode cell is reversing polarity during its self-cleansing process.
Step 6.	Turn your Genesis dial down to an appropriate setting based on how often you use your spa. A spa with a higher-than-average bather load will require a higher setting. This simply means that the Genesis needs to produce more Bromine to maintain a level between 3 and 5 ppm. The average power setting for the Genesis Device is between 6-8.