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5. FILLING YOUR SPA THROUGH
THE FILTER CHAMBER
Before you begin to fill your spa, it is advisable to have your water tested
for hardness (water rich in calcium and mineral content). Wells usually
contain harder water than urban water supplies. Mineral and metal im-
balances in your water can shorten the life of the equipment in your spa.
Contact your local utility/water provider for proper water analysis.
We recommend that you purchase a high quality “Water Test Kit” for checking
pH and sanitizer levels. Test the water daily until your “user load” is deter-
mined.
Make sure there is no dirt or sediment at the bottom of the tub and that
there is nothing inside the filter compartment before filling with water.
Filling the spa through the filter housing will help to prevent air locks
(trapped pockets of air)
in pumps on start up.
1. Place your garden
hose into the filter
housing. This will ensure
that air bubbles are
removed from the lines
while you fill the spa.
2. Turn the water on so
that most of the water
enters through the filter
chamber.
3. Fill the water to the
proper level – half way
up the filter housing as
shown in picture above.
IMPORTANT!
Improperly
balanced
water may
damage your
spa and void
your warranty!
IMPORTANT!
Do not fill your
tub with water
from your hot
water heater!
