Owner`s manual

SPA START-UP

SPA LOCATION: In preparation for installing your new Island Spa, you should insure that your

chosen location meets some minimum guidelines.

1. Place your spa on a surface that is large enough for the entire spa to fit.

2. The spa must be on a solid, level foundation. Recommended: 4” cement slab, that has

cured for over 72 hours. (Your warranty will be voided if spa is not properly

installed.)

3. To avoid potential water damage to the skirt and frame, your spa should be placed on

a site where it will not be in the way of water sprinklers.

FILLING THE SPA WITH WATER:

CAUTION: DO NOT fill your spa with hot water straight out of your water heater or tap.

This water may be as hot as 180˚F and will cause damage to the surface and plumbing of

the spa (which will void your warranty).

1. Remove the filters from your spa. (See Removing and Cleaning Your Filters.)

2. Insert your garden hose into the filter well of the spa. (This will help push the air out

of the pumps avoiding an airlock.)

3. Fill the spa with water until the level is at the middle of the skimmer opening.

WATER PREPARATION:

NOTE: Before putting your new spa into operation, understand that preparing your new

water is an important part of maintenance. Failure to properly prepare your water can result

in substantially decreasing the life of the components and may void your warranty in severe

cases. Your spa dealer should have a start-up and maintenance kit available for you when

you receive your spa.

Your kit may contain the following:

1. PH (alkalinity) test kit

2. Bromine or Chlorine test kit

3. Metal Sequestrant (this is used after filling the spa with new water, to remove metal

deposits found in most water supplies).

4. Sodium Bicarbonate (raises the PH of your spa water)

5. Sodium Bisulfate (lowers the PH of your spa water)

6. Bromine or Chlorine tablets or granules (these are used to sanitize your spa water)

7. Enzyme type mineral inhibitor (keeps your spa water clean and clear)