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GLOSSARY OF SPA TERMINOLOGY
13. FILTER LID -
Your filter lid will serve to prevent major objects from
entering your filter area and possibly damaging your filter elements which are
located under the filter lid.These filter elements are designed to remove
small debris and oils from your spa water.
14. WEIR GATE -
The weir gate is the horizontal door located in front of the
filter that traps debris and contains it in the filter area.
15. SPA LIGHT -
Your spa light is designed for safety and is located in the
interior wall of your spa.The on/off switch is located on the topside of the
control panel.
16. EQUIPMENT CONTROL SYSTEM -
This houses the wiring and electrical
components necessary to operate the spa.
17. SPA HEATER -
This element is a 5.5 kW-220v electric heater on systems
with 2 or more pumps and a 4 kW-220v heater on 1 pump systems housed in
a stainless steel tube. It is thermostatically controlled and equipped with a
high-limit temperature safety shut-off sensor.The high-limit sensor cannot be
reset until the temperature within the heater assembly drops several degrees
below the shut-off temperature of 108° - 110° F (varies by model). Should
the high-limit switch trip repeatedly, contact your dealer or qualified service
representative to diagnose the problem.
18. SLICE VALVES -
These valves are used by service personnel to shut off water
to the heater, main pump system and secondary pump system so that the
water does not need to be drained should the spa require service.
*NOTE -
Slice valves must be completely open during normal operations.
Slice Valve
and Pump Union
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