2011 Portable Spa
LTR20111000, Rev. D
Appendix
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Symptom
Possible Causes
Possible Solutions
Water Problems
Water is not clean
For all water clarity problems, see page 21.
High water
consumption
Very high evaporation or heavy
splashing
Use the cover and refill as necessary
Low water stream
from the jets
Running in FILTER mode - slow
speed
Select high speed jets
Block wall suctions or skimmer
Clean the wall suction/skimmer. Remove
blockage
Dirty filter
Clean filter and replace
Jets are closed
Open jets
Valves closed
Open valves
No water stream from
the jets
Pump has airlock
Remove airlock by priming spa (page 11)
Jets are closed
Open jets
Power switched off, system off
Reset power
Pump is defective
Contact your dealer
Pump fluctuations
Low water. Check level on skimmer flap
Water leakage from
below the spa
Check the connections and empty
the hoses
Close or turn off empty cycle if necessary
Water Pressure Problems
Jets surge on and off
Water level is too low
Add water to normal level
Jets are weaker than
normal or do not work
at all
Jet valves are partially or fully closed
Open jet valves
Filter cartridge is dirty
See Cleaning the Filter
Air is trapped in the pump
Open the air bleed valve on each pump’s
housing and allow air to bleed out of the
system. Be sure to tighten each air bleed
valve as soon as water starts to flow.
The suction fittings are blocked
Remove any debris that may be blocking
the suction fittings
Gate valve is closed
Open gate valves. Note: Never operate your
spa with the gate valves closed!
Air and Jets Problems
No airstream from the
jets
Air control not open
Open the control
Jet spout opening not fixed properly
Check jet spout openings
Jet spout opening missing
Check jets and replace as necessary
Light Problems
Standard spa light does
not work
Light bulb has burned out
Replace light bulb
Lighting system is defective
Contact your dealer