Solana DRAFT 00, Owner'S Manual

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jet system and remove any remaining air from the heating system, push the JETS button twice to make the jet pump run on high
speed for one minute. Once the jet system is fully operational (as indicated by strong, non-surging jets), priming of the spa is
complete.
IMPORTANT: The air control which is located on the top of the spa shell and labeled “Comfort Control
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” should be set to the MAX
position when checking jet operation. Always turn the air control to the MIN position anytime the spa is not being used. This will
help to make the spa operate more quietly and heat more efficiently when the cover is in place.
4. Adjust Total Alkalinity (TA) to 125 ppm, Calcium Hardness (CH) to 150 ppm, then spa water pH to between 7.2 and 7.4. These
procedures are listed in the “Water Quality and Maintenance” section.
IMPORTANT: Add spa water chemicals directly into the filter compartment with the jet pump on high speed for at least ten
minutes.
OPERATION NOTE: Adjusting the Total Alkalinity as the first step is important, as out-of balance TA will affect your ability to
adjust the pH correctly and will prevent the sanitizer from operating effectively.
5. Superchlorinate the spa water by adding 3/4 teaspoon of chlorine (sodium dichlor). Run the jet pump (push the JETS button twice
to make the pump run on high speed) for 10 minutes.
6. Set the temperature control to the desired temperature (between 100°F and 104°F), then place the vinyl cover on the spa and allow
the water temperature to stabilize (approximately 24 hours). Make sure you secure the cover in place using the cover locks.
Periodically check the spa water temperature. When the water temperature climbs above 90°F, proceed to the next step.
7. Turn on the jets (push the JETS button twice to make the pump run on high speed) for 10 minutes to circulate the spa water. After
the cycle is complete, test the spa water for Free Available Chlorine (FAC) residual. If the residual is between 3 and 5 ppm on the test
strips (found in the test kit) go on to the next step. If the residual is less than 3 ppm, superchlorinate the spa water by adding 3/4
teaspoon of chlorine (sodium dichlor). Run the jet pump (push the JETS button twice to make the pump run on high speed) for 10
minutes.
8. Recheck the Total Alkalinity (TA) at 125 ppm, Calcium Hardness (CH) at 150 ppm, then spa water pH at between 7.2 and 7.4.
Operational Note: Make sure you adjust your Total Alkalinity first, as an out-of-balance condition will affect your ability to adjust
the pH correctly, and will prevent the sanitizer from operating effectively. The spa is ready for use when the chlorine level remains
between 3 ppm and 5 ppm.
9. The spa temperature is pre-programmed to reach 102°F, and will normally do so within 18 to 24 hours; thereafter, the water will
remain within 3°F of the set temperature.
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