Preparing for Your New Portable Spa
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2006 Portable Spa Owner's Manual
LTR20061000, Rev. A
Filling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa
Never fill your spa with soft water. Soft water makes it impossible to maintain the proper water chemistry and
may cause the water to foam, which will ultimately harm the finish of the spa and void your warranty.
1.
Once the spa has been placed on an approved surface and has been correctly wired by a licensed
electrician, inspect all plumbing connections in the equipment area of your spa. Ensure that these
connections are secure and that they did not loosen during shipment.
2.
If equipped, open all gate valves in the equipment area. Before operating the spa, these valves must be in
the up or “open” position.
3.
Remove the filter basket and cartridge from skimmer/filter canister.
4.
Place a garden hose in the skimmer/filter canister and fill your spa with regular tap water to the proper
water level (halfway up the skimmer area).
5.
(For owners of the automatic bromine generator) Make sure the dial on the face of the bromine generator
unit is turned to the “OFF” position.
6.
Open the air relief valve (located next to the two filters, if equipped) after the air bubbles stop coming out
of it. Close the valve hand-tight.
7.
Once the water is at the correct level and air is bled, turn on the power at the GFCI breaker. (Ensure that
the 120V spas are connected to the proper electrical outlet.)
NOTE:
When the power is turned on to the spa, it will perform a diagnostic check for 30 seconds. When the
diagnostic is complete, the spa will automatically operate at filter speed and continue heating until the
spa water temperature reaches the default temperature of 100˚F.
8. If no water is flowing when the pump is running there could be an air pocket at the suction side of the pump.
Shut off power to the spa and loosen the pump union on the suction side of the pump to bleed the air. When
air is bled, turn power back on.
9.
Re-install the filter and the filter basket into the skimmer/filter canister.
The spa is now ready for use.
NOTE: Never run the spa with the gate valves closed or without water circulating for long periods of
time. Be careful not to over-tighten the plumbing fittings.
