Owners Manual - Expedition Class
11
Startup Procedures
IMPORTANT:
Your Arctic Spa® has been thoroughly tested during the manufacturing
process to ensure reliability and long-term customer satisfaction.
Before filling the spa, wipe the spa shell clean with a soft rag. Make
sure to fill spa through filter bucket.
The following instructions must be read and followed exactly to ensure
a successful start-up or refill.
1)
Ensure the electrical connections have been made in accordance with this manual.
2)
Ensure all O-Rings have been installed into unions and unions have been tightened suf
ficiently.
3)
Ensure all ball valves are open, and the drain has been closed. The spas drain fitting
located on the external cabinet. Refer to page 16 for location information
4)
Using a garden hose with a pre-filter, fill the spa with pre-filtered water to the bottom of the
pillows (or approximately 6”, 15 cm above the base of the floating weir).
Note: If your spa is equipped with Peak 2 Ozone ensure you fill the spa
from the filter bucket that does not have the weighted filter weir.
5)
Once the spa is filled to the proper level, turn the power to the spa on, by turning on the
GFCI /RCD breaker in your panel.
6)
The jet pump, heating system and all internal plumbing will achieve a partial prime as the
spa is filled. To check the operation of the jet system and to remove any remaining air from
the plumbing system, follow these steps:
a) All Models:
Push the pump 1 button a second time to turn the pump to high
speed. Allow to run for 1 minute.
b) Signature, Epic, and Legend series:
Push pump 2 button also. This pump runs at
high speed only. Run for one minute.
c) Legend and Epic series:
Push pump 3 also. This pump runs at high speed
only. Run for one minute. Once the jet system is fully operational (as indicated
by strong, non-surging jets),priming of the spa is complete. Push each
pump button once to turn the pumps off.
d) Epic Series
push pump #4 and #5 buttons once to turn on and run for one min
ute.
IMPORTANT:
Weak or surging jets are an indication of a low water level, a clogged filter
cartridge, or an improperly adjusted filter weir.
7)
Adjust the chemicals and balance the water according to your dealer’s instructions. A
guideline is also included in this manual, under the Water Maintenance Section.
8)
Set the temperature control to the desired temperature (between 100ºF and 104ºF (38ºC
and 40ºC), then place the insulated cover on the spa and allow the water temperature to
stabilize (approximately 16 hours). Make sure you secure the cover in place using the
cover locks.
Periodically check the spa water temperature.
When the water temperature climbs above 85ºF (29ºC), proceed to the next step.
