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The RENEW 815 spa is designed to be used by up to
three adults. The spa holds 268 gallons of water and
offers an automatic, programmable heating and filtra-
tion system (70¡F to 104¡F). The guidelines below
explain how to properly use and maintain the spa for
your long-term enjoyment.
PRIMING THE SPA JET UNIT
The water pump in the spa jet unit must be primed
before the RENEW 815 is first used. The water pump
must be primed again before use each time the spa is
refilled and each time the filter is cleaned.
To prime the spa
jet unit, first press
the four jet plugs
into the four
hydrotherapy jets.
Next, remove the
filter cap and the
filter. Fill the filter
housing with
water until water
is visible in the
bottom of the filter
housing. Then, re-
insert the filter
and fill the filter
housing to the top
with water.
Replace and hand
tighten the filter
cap. Remove the jet plugs and store them in the
pouch inside the cover.
IMPORTANT: The spa jet
unit may be seriously damaged if the water pump
is not properly primed or if the filter cap is not
re-attached and fully tightened.
PLUGGING IN THE RENEW 815
Once the RENEW 815 is filled with water up to the fill
line and the pump has been primed, the power cord
can be plugged in and the spa jet unit can be turned
on. Note: The first time the power cord is plugged in,
the spa jet unit will turn on automatically after a 5 to 10
second delay.
When connecting the power cord, plug the power cord
directly into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15
or more amps. No other appliance should be on the
same circuit. Replace the power cord immediately, if it
becomes damaged.
The power cord is equipped with a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), located at the end of the
power cord. You should always test the GFCI before
using the RENEW 815. First, turn on the RENEW 815
by pressing the power button on the console. Once
the unit is running, press the GFCI ÒtestÓ button. The
RENEW 815 should shut off. Press the ÒresetÓ button.
The RENEW 815 should resume normal operation. If
the RENEW 815 continues to run after the ÒtestÓ but-
ton is pressed, then the GFCI is damaged. Do not use
the RENEW 815 until the GFCI has been repaired or
replaced by a qualified electrician.
STARTING THE RENEW 815
Once you have tested the GFCI, verify the water flow
from the pumping unit. Turn on the console (see
USING THE CONSOLE on page 12). The pumping
unit will heat the water as it pumps. Cover the
RENEW 815 with the spa cover.
The spa cover must
be tight.
The temperature can be set or changed by
the control on the console (see USING THE CON-
SOLE on page 12).
TESTING AND TREATING THE WATER
The RENEW 815 comes with a starter chemical pack
for maintaining the water in the spa. Disregard the
directions on the individual packages of ÒQUICK pHix
It DOWNÓ and ÒQUICK pHix It UP.Ó However, the
directions on the bottle of ÒNon-chlorine ShoxÓ and
ÒBromine BaseÓ are correct.
Always keep the chemi-
cals away from children and pets.
The first time you use the spa, you should test and
treat the water. Once you have verified that the spa
jet unit is functioning properly, and have allowed the
water to circulate for a while, you should remove the
spa cover and add 1/3 of the ÒBromine BaseÓ bottle,
and 1/3 of the ÒNon-chlorine ShoxÓ bottle to the water
in the spa. Allow the water to circulate for five min-
utes. You should now test the pH level of the water.
Test and Reset
Buttons
Grounded circuit
capable of carrying
15 or more amps
GFCI
Using the Hydrotherapy Spa
Filter Cap
Filter
Jet
Plugs
