2011 Portable Spa
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Filling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa
Inspect the spa equipment .
1 .
Fill the spa .
3 .
This applies to all spa owners
EXCEPT
those with the Cal Clarity II bromine generator. See instructions on
page 28
for bromine generator operating instructions and spa filling procedures.
Never fill your spa with soft water.
Soft water makes it impossible to maintain the
proper water chemistry and may cause the
water to foam, which will ultimately harm the
finish of the spa and void your warranty.
Remove the cartridge from filter canister.
2 .
Place a garden hose in the filter canister and fill your spa
with
regular tap water
about six inches from the top.
If the water level is too low or too high, your spa will not
operate properly.
Always fill the spa through the filter canister! Failure
to do so may cause air to be trapped in the filtration
system and prevent the pumps from operating
properly.
Unscrew the cartridge and remove it.
After you remove the filter, remove the plastic wrapper
and soak it in water for 30 minutes before you replace
it. A dry filter can allow air into the filtration system
which can cause the pump to fail to prime.
After the spa has been placed on an approved surface
and has been correctly wired by a licensed electrician,
inspect all plumbing connections in the equipment area
of your spa. Ensure that these connections are secure
and that they did not loosen during shipment.
If your spa has gate valves, make sure they are all in the
UP or OPEN position.
Never run the spa with the gate valves closed or without
water circulating for long periods of time. Be careful not
to over-tighten the plumbing fittings.
