Gulf Coast Spas DX 5000, Owner'S Manual

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18
Before Adding Water
Before adding water, go through these simple steps now to
prevent common issues when setting up your spa for the first time.
Verify that the following have all been rechecked.
1. Turn off all power to the spa at the main breaker panel.
2. Open the side panels to access the internal components.
3. Check that all slide valves are opened (T-handles
pulled out) to the heater and all pumps.
4. Check that there are no obvious signs of loose
wires or broken pipes.
5. Check that the two heater unions are tight. These are hand-
tightened and do not need any kind of special tool to tighten
them.
Caution: Do not use a wrench. Over-tightening may cause
damage to unions and gaskets, which will not be
covered under warranty.
6. Check that the unions on the pump are tight.
7. Clean out any foreign debris from within the service access
area or inside of the spa itself.
8. With the drain open and filters removed, thoroughly rinse out
the spa with warm water until the drained water runs clear. Run
water through the filtration canister and jet lines to remove any
incidental dust, dirt, and debris that may have accumulated
during shipment or installation. Drain all water completely.
9. Make sure that the spa drain valve is closed and the cap is on
tight (see page 32).
10. Install the filter.
11. Check that all of the spa jets are open (turned full counter-
clockwise).
12. Now is the best time to clean and polish the surfaces of your
spa (see page 33-34).