| 1. |
 Make
sure the circuit breaker is on. To reset the breaker, turn it
all the way off, then turn it to 'ON' position. 220 v. units
may be powered by two circuit breakers: one in the main service
panel, and one in a sub panel located near the spa. Make sure
that both of these breakers are reset.
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| 2. |
110
v. units plug into a receptacle. Check to see that the unit
is plugged in. Most outdoor receptacles are protected by a GFCI
(ground fault circuit interrupter). Push the RESET button (usually
red) on the GFCI. Test the receptacle for power by plugging
in a small appliance such as a lamp, radio, drill, etc. 110
v. spas are protected by a redundant GFCI at the end of the
power cord near the plug. Press the reset button sharply and
quickly release it. The amber light on the GFCI should remain
lit.
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| 3. |
Check
to see that the line cords for each appliance in the equipment
chamber are plugged into the control unit. There is a line cord
for each pump, one for the optional ozone generator, and one
for the light. |
| 4. |
The
slice valves (or shut off valves) in the equipment chamber must
be open. Grip the white tee handle and pull it open so the stainless
steel stem is entirely visible. (Turning the tee handle does
not open the two or three valves). |
| 5. |
 The
spa must be filled to the proper water level. Fill the spa to
the level about ½" below the top of the fins on
the skimmer-filter housing. If the water level is too low, the
pump will suck air instead of water and the spa will not heat. |
| 6. |
The
pump must be primed in order for the spa to heat. The system
must not be air bound. When filling the spa, remove the round
cap and the filter cartridge(s) from the filter housing(s).
Insert the garden hose directly into the filter housing and
shoot the water down the hole at the bottom of the housing.
Filling the spa this way will force the air out of the lines
and displace it with water. When the spa is filled, restore
power (see #1 and 2). Test for prime by turning the pump on
high speed (JETS BUTTON). The jets should operate strongly and
smoothly. If the jets are surging or if the motor is seizing
up or if a 'FLO' symbol is indicated on the touch pad screen,
try to prime the pump by turning it on and off a series of times,
allowing it to run ten seconds, then shutting it off for five
seconds before repeating the procedure. If you fail to fill
the spa this way, it may be necessary to burp the system by
loosening any of the threaded collars (unions) in the equipment
chamber (counterclockwise) until the air lock is released and
water begins to flow. Hand-tighten the unions and test for prime
again. Turn off the high-speed pump by pressing the JETS button.
Low speed pump will automatically engage. After a few seconds,
the red 'HEAT' indicator on the touch pad will light. When satisfied,
replace both the round cap and the filter cartridge(s). Set
your temperature to the desired level and cover the spa. 110
v. units have only a 2° per hour rate of heat rise. If the
starting temperature of the water is 70° (indicated on the
LCD screen on the touch pad), the spa will need to run approximately
fifteen hours to reach 100°. 220 v. units have a rate of
heat rise of 4°-8° per hour depending on gallonage.
220 v. spas require 4-7 hours of running time to reach usable
temperature. Press 'HEAT MODE' on the master touch pad until
the standard mode or 'S+d' symbol appears on the screen. Then
press the pink 'TEMP SET' pad to input the information and exit
the routine. The factory default or pre-set temperature is 100°.
Press the 'TEMP SET' pad to change the temperature setting to
your comfort point. |
| 7. |
 It
is imperative that your filter cartridge(s) be clean in order
for the water to heat. A dirty filter will impede the water
flow and shut down the heater. Clean the filter monthly by using
the spray nozzle on your garden hose to thoroughly wash the
dirt and debris from the cartridge. Replace the cartridge every
3-4 years. Make certain that the suction fittings near the bottom
of the spa are clear of obstructions, leaves, etc., in order
to allow for a free flow of water. |
| 8. |
A
good quality spa cover is an essential factor in efficient heating
and in minimizing heat loss. Replace your spa cover when it
becomes heavy or when the vinyl encasement is damaged. |
| 9. |
If
your spa is not heating or if it fails to maintain temperature,
it is good practice to drain, clean, and refill the spa and
clean or replace the filter cartridge to eliminate the most
basic causes of the problem. |
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