PDC spas SYNERGY Series FX15, Owner'S Manual

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Installa on and Ini al Start ‐ Up Instruc ons
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Once the swim spa is in its fi nal loca on perform the following steps to begin the start ‐ up procedure.
1. Locate white lines painted on the outside of the swim spa base. There are as few as 8 and as many as 14 depending
on the model and series. Insert provided composite shim below the painted line, between
the swim spa base and founda on. Push shim in by hand un l it stops, then gently tap shim
with hammer un l it stops. Score shim with u lity knife and break o ff fl ush with swim spa
base. Photo top right.
2. Consult the speci fi ca on sheet for your speci fi c swim spa model to locate the electrical
spa pack. Remove the cabinet panel exposing pack to complete electric connec on.
3. Consult the speci fi ca on sheet to locate all the pumps for your speci fi c model, then
remove appropriate cabinet panels. Be sure all pump and heater unions are secure. Each pump has 2 unions, the
heater has 2 unions. The unions of a newly delivered swim spa may have loosened during
transporta on. While checking the unions also check the slide valves are in the up posi on
and the lock is installed. Photo bo om right.
4. Inspect the swim spa for any dirt or par cles that may have go en on the surface a er
the plas c was removed from the swim spa. Wipe the swim spa with a so damp sponge.
5. For TruSwim® Series models, remove the end cabinet panel and check the hydraulic oil level
of the hydraulic oil reservoir. Oil reservoir should be 3/4 full. If oil is needed, add
biodegradable oil supplied by PDC Spas for TruSwim® propulsion systems only.
6. Ensure your water source is safe for hot tub use. Water may contain minerals that may cause stains or deposits.
Water with high mineral count may discolor the water once a sani zer is added.
7. Let the water run out of your garden hose for several minutes before fi lling the swim spa. This will fl ush out stagnant
water in the line that may cause bacteria.
8. Begin fi lling the swim spa. We recommend fi lling the swim spa to the top line on side wall. During the fi lling process
periodically check the unions to ensure they are ght and no water is leaking out. The dual zone models are separate
zones each with their own pack, heater, control. Follow the connec on, fi lling instruc ons for each zone.
9. Once the swim spa is fi lled turn the circuit breaker on. The spa will turn on and start the circula on pump.
10. It may be necessary to bleed air from the pump or pumps on your swim spa, if a er start up your swim spa pumps
do not operate. Due to the nature of water fl ow and hydrotherapy pumps, please be advised that air locking of
pumps may occur. PDC Spas has taken measures to reduce the possibility of this, but it s ll may occur, especially
a er re fi lling a swim spa. This is not a service covered under warranty. To relieve an airlock situa on, loosen the
pump union on the discharge side of the pump. You may possibly hear air come out when union is loosened, a er a
few seconds ghten the union. Turn the pump on to see if proper jet fl ow has been achieved. If proper jet fl ow has not
been achieved repeat process.
11. Open air regulators allowing maximum fl ow through jets assuring pump opera on.
Swim Spa Base
White Line
Composite
Shim
Founda on
Slide Valve
Pump Union