SITE PREPARATION
Because your new spa is portable, you can locate it just about anywhere you wish on a
patio, on a deck, in the middle of your yard, or even indoors. Just be sure to position it
above ground in a levelled area with good drainage. It has to support the weight of the
spa when filled with water and people.
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It is responsibility, of the spa owner, to make sure that the spa is on a solid,
level, and appropriate surface or base.
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Place the spa on at least 1012 cm of solid dry concrete. Do not place spa on
wet or not completely dry concrete, which may tend to sink or sag and damage the spa
and will void your warranty. Make sure that the concrete is leveled.
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If the spa is to be placed on a wood deck or patio be sure that the wood
structure is able to hold the weight.
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Placing your spa on a bed of peagravel or on a dirt surface will damage your
spa, voiding your warranty.
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Make sure any wood decking does not have any low spots, high spots, or any
gaps between the surface and the bottom of the spa. This will cause damage to your
spa and will void your warranty.
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If any damage is done to your spa due to the surface on which the spa is
placed the warranty will be voided.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT: When installed in the EU, the electrical wiring of the spa must
meet the requirements of the given country. The electrical circuit must be
installed by an electrical contractor and approved by a local building/ electrical
inspector.
It is the customer’s responsibility to acquire necessary permits and to arrange for
installation and connection to electrical power supply by a licensed electrician.
Correct wiring of the electrical service box, GFCI box and pack terminal block is
essential.
Connection to the power supply
IMPORTANT:
Carefully read this paragraph before connecting the controller! Failure to
observe the instructions contained in this paragraph may cause serious damage to
the controller and to the other electrical devices installed.
The power cable should be connected to the main power supply.
The MICROSPA controller can be connected to power supply:
Singlephase: 230 V, 50/60Hz, 15 A
All models must be permanently connected (hard wired) and GFCI protected in
accordance with local and national electrical codes. All electrical wiring must be
performed by a licensed electrician knowledgeable in the operation and wiring of a
GFCI protected systems.
Aqua Spa Owner´s Manual, page9
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
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We recommend that you leave some space open around your spa to allow for easy
access from all sides, making any maintenance easier.
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Fill the spa with the water from the hose through the filter inlet (after filling is
complete, remember to put the filter cartridge in place prior to starting the spa). This way
you minimise the chances of trapping air into the pump system. The water level should be
half way up the filter area.
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Never allow the water level to drop bellow the skimmer opening. Air will enter into
water lines system, causing problems with the water flow. Running the pump without
water flow will damage the pump seal assembly and could result in further equipment
damage.
INSTALLING POWER THROUGH THE SPA CABINET
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Open the front panel located under keypad.
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Open the control head panel to reveal the terminal blocks.
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Run cable from the opening on the bottom of the spa through the plastic pipe into
the controller.
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Connect power cable to the terminal.
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Make sure the wires are in their correct positions before turning the power on
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Once the spa is wired in make sure all water knife valves area open.
Do not run spa with valves closed, this could damage the spa equipment.
STARTING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Before switching the controller on for the first time, make sure that:
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there is sufficient water in the pool;
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all the valves are open;
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there is nothing that can block the flow of the water in the pipes.
Generally, when starting for the first time, the temperature of the water introduced into
the spa should be lower than the temperature set point (35°C). For This ensures that once
the spa is started up the controller will activate the pump to send water to the heater.
Aqua Spa Owner´s Manual, page 10
