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HOT TUB SET UP
SPA SETUP
Unpacking
1. Completely unwrap your hot tub and dispose of the packaging materials.
2. Remove any tape that holds down various components within the hot tub.
3. Clean any dirt or dust from the interior of your hot tub with a damp cloth. Remove stubborn stains with an acrylic hot tub cleaner .
Never use an abrasive cleaner or scraper to clean the surface of your hot tub.
4. Position the cover on the hot tub and install the locking tabs to the hot tub cabinet (instructions included with cover).
5. Remove the hot tub access panel to reach the pump and control box. This panel is held in place with 4-8 square drive screws.
A square drive screwdriver bit has been furnished in this packet for your convenience.
Electrical
Be sure your electrician reads this section and any others relating to the electrical hookup of your hot tub.
A multi-terminal bonding connector, located on the side of the equipment module, is provided to permit connection of a bonding w ire
between this point and any accessible metal surface within 5 feet of the hot tub, as may be needed to comply with local requirements.
The bonding wire connecting this bonding connector to the accessible metal surfaces must be a solid, No. 6 AWG copper conductor.
This bonding connector may also be used to bond any field wired components.
All electrical connections to the equipment module must be accomplished by a qualified electrician in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and in accordance with any local electrical codes in effect at the time of installation. All electrical connections must be
made in accordance with the wiring information contained in this manual, or on the back of the field wiring access panel of the
equipment module. National Electrical Code requires a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) at the power source. All 230-volt
models with an air blower require an over-current protection device, GFCI, and minimum supply conductors rated at 50 amperes. All
230-volt models without an air blower require an over-current protection device, GFCI, and minimum supply conductors rated at 40
amperes. Use copper conductors only. WARNING: Improper electrical connections or conductor sizing may cause the equipment
module to operate improperly, create the potential for an electrical hazard, and may void the warranty. CAUTION: Use only approved
pressure-type wire splicing lugs or connectors suitable for the size and type of wiring used.
WARNING: Do not turn ON the power to the hot tub unless it is filled with water and all valves are open. Be sure water level is at the
recommended point. If the power is ON, the system may start even though the controls were not activated. If the equipment module
is started without sufficient water in the hot tub, the system could be permanently damaged. Also, operating hot tub without sufficient
water could cause a fire.
Filling Your Hot Tub
Once the electric power has been connected, check the following while the power is OFF:
1. Be sure all fittings to the support system are tight. Hand tighten only!
2. Be sure the drain valve is closed.
3. Your hot tub is equipped with 2 or 4 push/pull valves. There is one located before the suction side of the pump and one located
after the discharge side of your heater. If you have a secondary pump, there will be two valves for this pump as well. Pull the
push/pull valves OUT so they are open.
4. Using a garden hose, fill with water to 2-4" above the skim filter. Always fill your hot tub with hard (not softened) water. Do not
overfill. After the hot tub is filled, remove the garden hose.
5. Check the equipment module area for water leaks. If there is water dripping, it is probably a loose connection at the equipment
module. You should re-check the tightness of the fittings and placement of the "O"-rings. If you cannot locate the source of the
water leak, contact your dealer.
6. Check that the filter is positioned in the skim/filter system. To remove, refer to the "Cleaning Your Filter" section.
7. Activate the power to your hot tub. Push the pump button on your controller until you hear the pump activate to HIGH speed. If
you have a secondary pump, push the second pump button until you hear the second pump activate. It only has a single speed.
Allow the pump(s) to run on HIGH speed for 2 minutes to purge the system of air, then push the pump button(s) until you hear the
primary pump switch to LOW speed, and then turn off the secondary pump.
