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Atera's Choice Water® Treatment

Atera's Choice Water® Treatment System Filters & Purifies your water 24 Hours Per Day, so your water is always ready to Enjoy!  Atera's Five Minute Quick Clean Mode is programmed into every Atera Spa Control, so your entire Hydrology System is purged and clarified multiple times each day.  Atera's Choice Water® Treatment is All Natural, Non-Toxic, Hypo-Allergenic and Economical, with No Harmful Gases, Unpleasant Odors, Dry Skin or Eye Irritation. Ask our Sales Consultant for the details on this Exclusive, All Natural, Simple, Liquid Purifying System. And Enjoy!

Millions of years of evolution have created a wonderful system that gives all natural waterways the ability to cleanse and renew themselves with natural life giving bacteria and the enzymes they produce.  This process, known as "biodegration", breaks down all organic contamination and returns it to mother earth as harmless carbon dioxide, water and simple salts.  Natural oxidation is the principal mechanism in biodegration.  Given enough time in an environment free of man made toxins and harsh chemicals, water will rejuvenate itself.  We have developed a system that accelerates this age old process and gives spa water the ability to cleanse itself through natural biodegration.

WATER CHANGES: Every 12 months. Drain spa water, flush spa lines, install clean spa filters and fill spa with water using a new Atera Choice Water® Treatment Pre filer.

SPA FILTER CLEANING: Rinse filters weekly! Remove all spa filters and clean well with high pressure water and reinstall. Super clean filters monthly. Remove spa filters and soak in water and 2 cups of household bleach for 1 hour. Rinse and reinstall. Keeping your filters clean, especially the small center filter if your Atera Spa® is equipped with a circulation pump, is paramount in the proper operation of your spa.  A dirty center filter can and will cause the spa to shut down and can cause permanent damage to your system.

COMFORT COVER® CARE:  Your cover has been crafted to provide years of comfortable AnyTemp® bathing.  It should be tightly locked to the vessel at all times when not in use.  Hosing it off and wiping it down with a vinyl cleaner/moisturizer, such as Protectant 303, is recommended at least monthly, or more often as needed.  We do not recommend using Armor All as your cleaner as we have found that this product shortens the life of the vinyl.  Wipe off the water side (underside) of your cover at least monthly with a clean damp rag.  Any stubborn build up of foreign matter can normally be removed by cleaning with a light paste of baking soda.  Using baking soda will not add soap or detergent to your vessels water.  Remember, always supervise children near water and keep the cover tightly locked on all four corners when not in use.  If your cover develops a concave bow that is holding rain water, the insulating foam can be removed through the zipper compartment, straightened and replaced.  Do not stand on the cover as this damage it.

ECO-SMART™ CABINET PANELS:  No staining or maintenance is required.  Simply wipe with a damp rag as needed to remove dirt or dust.

ACRYLIC SURFACE: The cosmetic surface layer of Lucite XL Acrylic can easily be cleaned with a damp rag.  Once again, to remove stubborn foreign matters and to eliminate contaminating the water with soap or detergent, wipe with a paste of baking soda.  Foreign matters that cannot be removed with a baking soda paste can safely be removed with "Goof Off." Be sure to rinse the acrylic good after using "Goof Off."  Do not use a course, rough sponge as this may scratch the surface.  To return scratched acrylic to its original luster, use an acrylic wax such as "gel gloss" and polish lightly.

DO NOT use Tri-chlor (chlorine) tabs in any acrylic spa as this chemical can cause permanent damage to the acrylic surface as well as the rest of the spa components!

DO NOT leave your spa uncovered and empty of water in direct sunlight for any length of time.  Heat and solar rays can cause solar damage to your acrylic surface and all plastic components.

AQUA CHILLER FAN VENTS: Be sure both (two) Aqua Chiller Fan Vents are always clear of leaves and debris.  These vents require good ventilation and must not be blocked by debris, walls, etc.  A minimum clearance of 6" is required in front of both of these vents.

CONFIRM WATER TEMPERATURE:  Always check the vessels water temperature with your hand prior to immersing your body into the vessel.

CONFIRM PROPER GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) OPERATION:  Before each and every use, check the proper operation of the GFCI electrical breaker by depressing its test button.

Atera Spas® will continue to add information to the proper care list in order to protect you and your investment long term. Providing accurate and thorough information about your expected personal aqua therapy experience should enhance your ability to make a well informed, intelligent purchasing decision and provide you a lifetime of healthy, fun benefits.

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