Owner`s manual

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Aries Spas • User Manual
Operation
Initial Start-up
Please read this section fully before attempting initial start-up of
your spa.
Always turn the thermostat(s) and electric power off when lling or
draining the spa, and always fully open any valves that could restrict
water ow to and from the heater element.
Filling your Spa
Yourspashouldbelledwithwatertoapproximatelythemiddleofthe
skimmer(toidentify,seepictureofskimmerinthe“SuctionsFittings”
sectionofthismanual).Thewaterlevelshouldneverbebelowtheregu-
larorwhirlingjets,butshouldnevercoveranyneckjets,recoverytting,
orbuilt-inpillows.Do not overll spa.
Starting your Spa
Turnonyourhomecircuitbreakerandservicedisconnect(ifapplicable).
Within10to15secondsallpumpsonthespawillrunfor1minute.The
JetPumpsandAirPumpwillthenturnoff,leavingthecontinuous-circu-
lationpumprunning.If,within30to60seconds,waterisnotobserved
owingfromReturnJets(see“Jets”sectionfordescription),liftthelid
thatcoversyourTopLoadingPressureFilter,andreleaseanytrapped
airbyturningtheBleedValve(thesmallvalvelocatedonthelterlid)
counterclockwiseuntilyouhearareleaseofair.Do not totally unscrew or
remove the Bleed Valve. Do not remove the black locking ring of the lter
lid at this time or serious damage could occur. OpeningtheBleedValve
willallowanytrappedairtobepurgedandsomegurglingorbubblesmay
comefromtheReturnJets.Onceasteadystreamofwaterstartsspurting
fromtheBleedValve,retightenbyturninginaclockwisedirectionuntil
hand-tight.(FormoreinformationontheBleedValve,seethe“TopLoad-
ingPressureFilter”sectionofthismanual.)