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SPA STARTUP DIRECTIONS
The following procedure should be followed on initial startup and whenever the spa is drained for
maintenance. Read each step in its entirety before proceeding with that step.
Fill The Spa With Water
a. Clear all debris from your spa.
b. Using a garden hose, start filling the spa with water.
DO NOT
use water from a home water
heater or softener.
d. As water level rises, check inside equipment compartment for water leaks. It may be necessary to
tighten loose unions and / or fittings.
e. Make sure
SLIDE VALVES
at pump(s) and heater are open. (Fully extended position)
f. Continue filling spa until water level is midway in the skimmer opening. All jets will be under
water except neck & upper shoulder jets which will be above water level but are pointing down-
wards.
Apply Power
a. Rotate thermostat knob (if so equipped) counterclockwise to the lowest temperature setting.
b. Apply power by turning on the spa dedicated circuit breaker.
c. Test the GFCI before using your spa. The GFCI is located either on the spa control box or in the
electrical panel. To test the GFCI, push the TEST button and all power is disconnected from the spa,
and the spa should stop operating. Push the RESET button and power will be reapplied. If the inter-
rupter does not perform in this manner, then it is either defective or a ground current is still flowing,
indicating the possibility of electric shock. Disconnect the power and do not use the spa until the
fault has been identified and corrected.
Bleed The System
A certain amount of air is trapped in the lower plumbing. Trapped air causes poor performance and
may cause heater failure. To bleed it, do as follows:
a. Run the jets pump in low speed.
