Sunrise spas Essense 250E, Owner'S Manual

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European Sunrise Spas 2018 Paragon Collection Owner’s Manual
DOC: OM-PARAGON-18E
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FILLING YOUR SPA
Okay, your new spa has been connected to the power and you have a basic understanding of how the equipment
works and what the jets can do for you. We know you are anxious to fill the spa and get it started, but please read this
section carefully before you fill your spa.
1) Make certain that the breaker or fuse(s) that supplies your spa equipment is off.
2) Wash the spa surface thoroughly with warm water and a soft cloth only to remove any construction or
transportation debris.
3) Check that the drain connection is closed.
4) Check that the unions on the spa pack and pump(s) are tight. They can loosen during transportation.
5) Remove the filter cartridges. Open waterfall/water feature ON/OFF valve before filling. Refer to graphics on
valve handle or simply turn counter clockwise to open.
6) Begin filling the spa with a standard garden hose. Fill by inserting hose into filter body, in the case of a lilypad
style filter, or by positioning hose into a cartridge mount located in the filter well. Do not fill your spa with soft
water (consult dealer). If possible, your source fill water temperature should not be less than 70°F (21°C). Do
Not operate the spa with low water levels. A level 4" over the bottom of the skimmer mouth is recommended.
Maximum initial water level should be 6” below the spa lip. Adjust as needed based on number of bathers
using the spa. Consider adding an overflow to your spa if you are regularly having enough bathers in the spa to
significantly raise the water level such that damage to equipment may occur.
7) Increase the fill pressure slowly to prevent surface damage by a jerking hose.
8) Visually check all lines for leaks and correct immediately. If you cannot stop the leak simply by tightening a
union or resetting an "O" ring or gasket, contact your dealer immediately.
9) Turn on the main power at your electrical panel.
10) The topside control panel will initialize and begin its’ start-up procedure. Then the system will start the
circulation pump(or low speed pump) and the heater.
11) Re-install the filter cartridges.
IMPORTANT:
Now, read about the keypad operation, user settings, system defaults, automatic functions and display messages
included in this manual (see User Guide in the Index).
Take a few minutes to try the various keys and features on your new spa.
Once you feel comfortable with the operation of your spa's controls, set the temperature to the desired level
(100°F/38°C is an excellent starting point). Close the air controls and cover the spa with your hard cover. Heat up
times will vary based on volume of water in the spa, but you can generally expect 6-8 hours to reach maximum
temperature. Spas running on 120VAC will have a longer initial heat-up time.
Always view the temperature display before entering the water. For your own personal safety, do not enter when the
temperature exceeds the maximum set point of 40°C (104°F).