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START-UP
Your
HOT SPRING
spa has been thoroughly tested during the
manufacturing process to ensure reliability and long-term customer
satisfaction. A small amount of water may have remained in the
plumbing after testing and, as a result, may have spotted the spa shell
or the spa siding prior to delivery. Before filling the spa, wipe the spa
shell clean with a soft rag.
The following instructions must be read and followed exactly to ensure
a successful start-up or refill.
1. CLOSE DRAIN AND FILL THE SPA
with water through the
filter compartment. Your
HOT SPRING
spa water level should be
maintained at a level one inch above the highest jet in the spa.
NOTE
: Remove
FROG
cap while filling to allow the air to escape the
plumbing lines. Replace
FROG
cap once filled.
2. AFTER THE SPA HAS BEEN FILLED
with water and the
equipment compartment door is secured, power must be applied
to the spa.
• 115 volt models:
Connect the GFCI to the waterproof
receptacle and push the RESET button on the GFCI.
• 230 volt converted models:
Open the door of the electrical
subpanel, reset the 50 amp GFCI breaker, verify the system is
primed. Close and secure the subpanel door.
3. TO CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE JET SYSTEM
and
to purge any remaining air from the heating system:
• Push the JETS button 2 times to run the jet pump on high
speed, run for one minute. Press JETS button one more time to
shut the JETS off.
Weak or surging jets are an indication of a low water level condition or
clogged filter cartridges
.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure the air Lever (see illustration in Spa Features
section) is open by turning clockwise until it stops. Combination jet
faces can be turned to completely shut off jet flow, these jets should
be open as well.
4. USING A TEST STRIP AND APPLICABLE CHEMICALS
,
adjust Total Alkalinity (TA) to 80 ppm, Calcium Hardness (CH)
to 100 ppm, then spa water pH to between 7.2 and 7.8. These
procedures are listed in the “Water Quality and Maintenance”
section.
When using the FROG @ease system it is required to
use the @ease Test Strips.
IMPORTANT:
Always add spa water chemicals directly into the
filter compartment with the jet pump on high speed for at least
ten minutes. Adjusting the Total Alkalinity (TA) 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. IF USING FROG @ease:
Dial a new @ease mineral cartridge
to setting 6 and snap into the top space of the cartridge holder. Dial
@ease SmartChlor Cartridge per the setting chart based on your
gallons (see page 11).
IF USING FROG
Bromine Cartridge (Canada Only): Dial the
cartridge to setting 3 and snap into the bottom section of the
cartridge holder. Leave the top section empty.
IMPORTANT:
With
FROG
Bromine Cartridge shock once a week.
WIth
FROG
@ease, shock once a month or when replacing
a SmartChlor Cartridge. We recommend the FRESHWATER
Chlorine Free Oxidizer (MPS).
6. SUPERCHLORINATE THE SPA WATER
by adding 1½
teaspoons of chlorine (sodium dichlor) per 250 gallons (950 liters)
of spa water with the spa in the Cleaning mode.
All
HOT SPRING
spas are equipped with a Cleaning mode. When
the mode is activated, the jet pump will turn on and run for ten
minutes (used for water maintenance). To activate the “Cleaning"
mode, press the MODE (
S
or
T
) button several times until the
CLEAN menu is displayed. Press the
(+)
button to activate the
CLEAN mode feature.
7. SET THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL
, the spa is
pre-programmed to reach 100°F (38° C), and will normally do
so within 18 to 24 hours. You may raise or lower the water
temperature by:
• Pressing the
(+)
button on the control panel to raise the
temperature.
• Pressing the
(-)
button on the control panel to lower the
temperature.
Place the vinyl cover on the spa and allow the water temperature
to stabilize. 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 (32°C), proceed to the
next step.
To prevent tampering, you can lock your desired temperature
setting. Refer to the Operating section for details.
8.
IF NOT USING @ease SMARTCHLOR SYSTEM, TEST THE SPA
WATER FOR CHLORINE RESIDUAL.
If the residual is between 3
and 5 ppm on the test strips, go on to the next step. If the residual is
less than 3 ppm, activate the Clean cycle, and then retest, add more
chlorine as necessary.
IMPORTANT:
For Canada, if you are only using the
FROG bromine
cartridge, your bromine levels should be between 3.0 - 5.0 ppm.
WARNING:
High sanitizer levels can cause discomfort to the
user’s eyes, lungs and skin. Always allow the sanitizer level to fall
to the recommended range before using the spa.
IMPORTANT:
Each time the spa is filled with water, you must
remove and reinstall the
FROG cap, even if you are not replacing
the cartridge, in order to properly prime the jet pumps.
9. RECHECK
the Total Alkalinity (TA) at 80 ppm, Calcium Hardness
(CH) at 100 ppm, then spa water pH at between 7.2 and 7.8. using
a
FRESHWATER
5-way test strip or an @ease test strip when
using @ease cartridges .
IMPORTANT:
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 spa water has circulated
and the bromine level remains between 1 and 2 ppm or
chlorine level remains between 0.5 and 1 ppm with @ease, or
3-5 ppm with regular chlorine.
10. TEST WATER WEEKLY OR BEFORE EACH TIME
THE SPA IS USED
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