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Product information from
westerbergs
Box 525, 301 80 Halmstad, Sweden
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Product information from
westerbergs
Box 525, 301 80 Halmstad, Sweden
Getting started
1. Close the outlet and fill the spa with water
Once you have closed the outlet, place the garden hose in the spa
and fill with water until the water level is approx. 10 cm above the
highest jet nozzle. It is very important to always maintain the correct
water level as too low a level can cause damage to system compo-
nents. Damage due to too low a water level is not covered by the
warranty.
N.B.
Fill the spa tub via the filter inlet to minimise the risk of air
pockets in the system. Keep an eye on the spa during filling. If you
see any leaks (or flooding) anywhere, switch off the water until this
has been rectified.
NB!
If you have your own sunken well, for example, instead of a
municipal water supply, it can be more difficult to achieve the correct
chemical balance of the water.
We recommend that you contact your local water authority or the fire
brigade, for example, to arrange to fill the spa from a tanker rather
than your own well.
2. Switch on the power to your spa
First check that the RCD is functioning correctly and then switch on
the power to the spa.
3. Testing
The control unit has a standard configuration from the factory. When
power is supplied to the tub, a configuration sequence runs auto-
matically, enabling the system to check the status of the component
electrical parts. This takes 4-5 minutes. Once this process has been
completed, press the PUMP and AIR BLOWER buttons and run
the jets for a few minutes to check the jet system and to clear the
heating system of any air pockets. Once the jet system is fully op-
erational, the spa is ready for use. Check that the air control and jet
nozzles are open. A possible problem that can arise when filling the
tub is air pockets in the system. This can impede the performance
of the jet streams or cause them not to work at all. This can happen
when you fill the spa quickly. Air is left in the pipes leading to the inlet
devices and jet nozzles and the water level rises above the openings
in the spa before there is time to expel all the air. The air is trapped
in the pipes, and when you start up the pump on the spa and it tries
to draw in water there is only air in the pipes. When this happens,
the pump cannot be configured and therefore runs without any water
being pumped through the system. Open the hatch to the pump area
in the panel, carefully loosen the quick release coupling at the top
of the pump and release the air to break the airlock. Once you can
see water coming out, retighten the quick release coupling, switch
on the pump and, after a few seconds, it will begin to pump water
as it should. You may need to do this several times before all the air
is expelled. If this still does not work, you can contact Westerbergs
customer service centre for help.
4. Protective lid
Use the spa lid when the spa is not in use, whether the tub is empty
or full. The spa lid must always by fitted to the tub when not in use
and locked with the lid locks provided. This is for safety reasons and
to avoid damage that can occur in conjunction with direct exposure
to sunlight. Damage due to too much exposure to direct sunlight is
not covered by the warranty.
CLEANING – GENERAL INFORMATION:
Filtering the water circulation
To keep the water in the massage container clean, dirt must be
removed mechanically and chemicals mixed in the water during
continuous recirculation. All our tubs have a pump and filter for this
purpose. The filter removes dirt in the water or on the water surface.
Filtering using medium grade paper or textile filters is used for
the tubs. Dirt that has fallen to the bottom of the tub is filtered out
through the tub’s suction intake.
Any particles remaining at the bottom of the tub that the system
is unable to deal with must be removed manually, e.g. using a spa
wand.
1. Do not attempt to open the electrical control box. It contains no
components that can be maintained by the user.
2. Empty, clean and refill the spa regularly using fresh water.
3. Clean the particle filter at least once a week.
4. All users of the spa should shower and rinse their bathing
clothes before getting in. By getting people to shower and
carefully wash off any soap before getting into the spa and using
rinsing only when washing bathing clothes, you can avoid
deposits of detergent and soap in the water of the spa.
5. It is of utmost importance that the suction in the bottom of the
tub always is clean and free from dirt that can clog the holes in
the strainer. This can damage other components and reduces
the tub prestandard. Faults due to clogged suction strainer are
not covered by warranty.
Chemical balance of water
The water in the spa is clean and clear if the
chemical components are in equilibrium.
1. pH values:
The first important indicator is the pH value of the water. The pH
value is measured on a scale from 0 to 14, where 7 is neutral. Water
below that level is acidic, while water above that level is alkaline.
The human eye has a pH of approximately 7.5; water below 7.2 and
above 7.8 will sting the bather’s eyes. Experience shows that most
problems are caused by an excessively high pH value. An incorrect
value reduces the effect of the disinfectant. Read more about the
chemical balance in our separate chemicals manual.
2. Water hardness:
The hardness of water is determined by the quantity of calcium and
magnesium salts dissolved in the water. Hard water has high levels
of these dissolved salts, and deposits will therefore form if nothing is
done. Deposits can cause major damage to the walls of the tub, the
pipes, the filter and the heating and technical equipment. Drinking
water in Sweden is generally soft. It is not possible to reduce the
hardness of water by adding chemicals, but it is possible to prevent
the formation of deposits.
3. Disinfection:
Disinfectants are the chemicals that eliminate or neutralise micro-
organisms (bacteria, algae, fungi, viruses) in the water. Microorgan-
isms are small (microscopic) organisms that cannot be seen with the
naked eye and which enter the water continuously through rain, the
wind and the bodies of bathers. If they are not eliminated, they can
be transmitted from one person to another through the water (and
can cause illnesses and infections). Organic substances make the
water in the tub cloudy. Usually, chlorine or bromine-based disinfect-
ants are used as these are hot water tubs.
4. Foam:
Foam is a gathering of small and large bubbles and colloidal impuri-
ties on the water surface. It is caused mainly by a mixture of dirt,
cosmetics, body care products, etc., which break off from the skin
and are not soluble in water. This adversely affects the appearance
and cleanliness of the water.
5. Water analysers:
There are several types of water analyser, which are usually used to
measure the effect of chemicals and disinfectants. Chemical (pH) –
Disinfectant (Br, O3)
Types:
• Box of tablets and a graduated measuring jug.
• Litmus paper in a box.
Product information from
westerbergs
PO Box 525, SE-301 80 Halmstad, Sweden
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