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OPERATION
Priming Pump:
NEVER run pump dry! Running pump dry
may damage seals, causing leakage and flooding! Fill
pump with water before starting motor.
Do not add chemicals to spa system directly in
front of pump suction. Adding undiluted chemicals
may damage pump and voids warranty.
Open gate valves before starting system.
Pump will prime itself when used in flooded suction
system.
Be sure to release all air from filter and piping system; see
spa/filter owner’s manual.
On two speed models, low speed is used for filtration and
heating; high speed provides therapy jet action.
Do not block pump suction! To do so with body
may cause severe or fatal injury. Small children
using spa must ALWAYS have close adult supervision!
• Tub should have dual suction outlets to prevent body
or hair entrapment.
• Use only tub suction fittings certified to meet
ASME/ANSI standard A112.19.8M-1987.
NOTICE:
Do not block jets! To do so may flood area
causing damage to equipment and water damage to sur-
rounding area.
Water:
Keep water level at least two inches above bottom of
skimmer opening when system is not in use. Failure to do
so can allow air to enter system, causing pump to lose its
prime.
Keep water temperature at 104°F (40°C) or below.
Keep an accurate thermometer in spa; check it before
getting in.
Age or health conditions may require a lower tempera-
ture; consult a physician for more information.
If in doubt, start at a lower temperature and gradually in-
crease it according to your experience, but do not in-
crease it above 104°F.
Do not use or allow the use of the tub by anyone
using alcohol or drugs. The effects of hot water, al-
cohol and/or drugs can cause dizziness and falling, loss
of consciousness, or heart attack.
A long bath in hot water may cause hyperthermia
(too much heat in the body) which can be fatal.
Some symptoms of hyperthermia are:
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Fainting
If these symptoms appear while in the spa, GET OUT AT
ONCE!
Cool the body at once with cold towels or a cool shower.
Call a doctor if symptoms do not go away.
Too much heat
can cause nausea,
dizziness,
fainting, or death.
Check temperature.
before using tub.
Hazardous suction.
Can trap hair or
body parts, causing
severe injury
or death.
Do not block
suction.
