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~ First Things First ~
Filling the Spa
Please take the following precautionary measures before filling the spa:
1. Make sure the electrical service is shut off at the breaker. Failure to do so may cause damage to the
pump(s) and/or heater, which is not covered under your limited warranty.
2. Remove the cabinet panel directly below the topside controls to access the equipment compartment. Make
sure the pipe unions on either side of the pump(s) are tight.
You are now ready to fill your spa. Please follow the instruction’s below:
1. Place the garden hose down inside the filter housing. On a dual-filter system, use the filter closest to the
topside control panel. Remove the skimmer (and filter basket on certain systems) to access the filter and filter
housing.
2. Feed the garden hose down into the filter housing and turn on the water. **If using well water, use the hose
filter attachment to reduce contaminants and help water’s alkalinity**
3. Fill the spa until the water level is approximately one inch above the highest jet (excluding any small jets the
spa may have that are designed for the neck and/or shoulders).
4. When the spa is filled to the appropriate water level, you may turn power “ON”.
Following these instructions carefully allows the spa to prime the pump(s) properly, preventing possible air
pockets that may result in an air lock. In which case, no water can be pulled through the pump until the pocket
of air is released.
IF you experience an air lock, turn ‘pump 2’ on high. If the spa does not work out the air pockets and prime
properly within 12-24 hours, contact Barefoot Spas customer service.
