3
Getting Started
Initial set up.
When you first get your RotoSpa, your supplier may commission it for you and talk you through everything, such as the
touchpad features, chemical usage and general maintenance tips. However if you have opted for kerbside delivery please follow
the subsequent steps on initial set up or when filling your RotoSpa up, after a water change or taking out of winterization.
STEP 1; when you get your RotoSpa you will need to begin by filling it with water to the specified level as shown to
the right, minimum fill level is no lower than the second slot down from the top. To fill your DuraSpa you will need
a water supply and a hosepipe. Before inserting your hosepipe into your RotoSpa please allow water to flow
through freely removing all contaminants from the hosepipe within, once done you can then insert the end of the
hosepipe into the filter housing and allow to fill, this will prevent any air locks forming in the pipework. Depending
on your water pressure this can take 2+ hours.
STEP 2; once filled, you can then plug your DuraSpa in so it can heat up. The default temperature is set at 37 deg, to adjust the
temperature press and hold the up button, this will raise the temperature. To reduce the temperature press and hold the down
button.
STEP 3; once powered up the RotoSpa will enter auto mode and heat to the set
temperature. It takes approximately 8-12 hours to heat from cold depending on
ambient temperature. The heat, pump and auto lights should all be on.
STEP 4; before you can use your DuraSpa you will need to add some chemicals to get
the water balanced. Once filled and you have set your desired temperature you will
need to check the pH level of the water. The level of Ph. will need to be at 7.2 so your
sanitiser can work to its optimum ability.
Test Strip Users- Using the test strips supplied. Dip one into the water and compare to
the diagram on the back of the pack.
Scuba Digital Tester- switch on using the ON/OFF key. Swirl the instrument several times under the water allowing the chamber
to completely fill with water. Tightly close the lid and press the ZERO/TEST key, allow ‘0.0.0’ to show on the display. Press the
mode key until Ph is displayed along the bottom of the display screen. Remove the lid and add a phenol red tablet to the
chamber of water, using the crushing rod break the tablet up until it is fully dissolved, close the lid and swirl instrument for
approx. 15 seconds, keep the instrument still for 15 seconds then press the ZERO/TEST key and await the final result. It may
state high or low depending on the levels.
To increase the Ph., add 10.5 grams of Ph. + to some water in a plastic container and mix, slowly add the solution to your
RotoSpa. Ensure the jets are on so the ph.+ solution is evenly distributed through the entire volume of water. After 5 minutes
turn the jets off and use the test strips or Scuba tester to check the ph. level, continue until 7.2 is achieved. To lower your ph.
follow the same instructions using ph. -.
It is vitally important that the ph. is kept at the correct level to ensure the sanitizer can work efficiently.
Always follow each brands individual instructions.
Step 5; while the water is still cold and your ph. level is correct you will then need to introduce some chlorine shock or non-
chlorine shock to the water, this is only to be done when you are refilling your DuraSpa and once a week if needed.
For Chlorine users add 2 grams of Chlorine Shock to a plastic container with a sample of your spa water, mix and add to the
RotoSpa slowly, again leave jets on and allow solution to distribute throughout the water. It is advised that you let your chlorine
shock run at 5ppm to completely eliminate any contaminants within your water (allow levels to drop between 2-3ppm before
using your RotoSpa).
