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INITIAL SWIM SPA SETUP
SETUP STEPS
1.
Put swim spa in final position that allows for access to equipment and swim spa components.
Master Spas recommends that at least 3 feet of space be provided around all sides of the
swim spa for access. This provides adequate space for regular maintenance and service.
2.
Remove skirt panels “A” and “B” to access the electrical connections inside the swim spa.
The junction box (MP Swim Spas Only), swim spa control system(s) and majority of the
equipment in your swim spa can be accessed by removing access panels “A” and “B”. See
Equipment Access Panel in Glossary of Swim Spa Terminology for diagram.
3.
Be sure all pump and heater unions are secure. Each pump has
2 unions and the heater has 2 unions. A newly delivered swim
spa may have loose unions caused in transporting the swim
spa. Check that all slice valves are open, in the up position.
The slice valves may become closed during transportation of
the swim spa.
4.
Fill swim spa to the minimum water level label indication located on the swim spa shell near
the filter area or at least 1" above the filters or filter housing opening. We recommend filling
the swim spa through the filter area to help reduce air locks from occurring in the filter and
heating pump. Maximum water level should always be maintained below any swim spa
controls (i.e. air controls, diverters, topside control panel) to prevent water overflowing and
leaking into the equipment area. On the Momentum swim spa model with a clear acrylic
divider, it is recommended that the swim side be filled first and then the spa side. When
draining the swim spa always drain the spa side before draining the swim side.
NOTE:
In below freezing temperatures, caution should be taken when planning to install a
swim spa and fill it with water. As it takes time for the water to fill the swim spa and
reach the proper minimum water level, the water entering the various plumbing lines
and equipment may begin to freeze up when done in winter weather conditions.
This could result in pumps being seized until thawed or other potentially worse freeze
damage occurring to the equipment and plumbing lines.
5.
Turn on power to the swim spa. If your swim spa is equipped with two electrical supplies,
make sure that they are both turned on. The swim spa will go through its priming mode. This
lasts approximately 5 minutes. The purpose of the priming mode is to help insure that the jet
pumps have been primed with water and are ready to operate. It may be necessary in some
instances to bleed air from the jet pumps in your swim spa. If after the priming mode the
swim spa pumps run but do not move water, the pump may have an air lock.
Due to the nature of water flow and hydro-therapy pumps, please be advised that air locking
of pumps may occur. Master Spas has taken measures to reduce the possibility of this, but
it still may occur, especially after filling the swim spa. This is not a service covered by the
warranty and service charges may apply. See next page for instructions on how to relieve an
airlock.
6.
Be sure the adjustable jets in your swim spa are open by turning the face of the jet. Most of
the jets in your swim spa are adjustable and removable by turning the face of the jet.
WATCH HOW-TO VIDEOS:
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Slice Valve and Pump Union
