Once the installation of your spa has been completed, it is time to fill your spa for absolute enjoyment and thorough relacation.
Please follow these instructions to ensure a trouble free spa:
The main isolator switch and circuit breakers for the pump, blower and heater must be in off positions.
The thermostat must be set to
0°c.
Open all the ball valves except the waste valve (situated on top of the jet pump).
Fill the spa with a garden hose. The spa should be filled to at least 50mm above the top suction and/or highest jet.
To get the system operational, switch on the main isolator switch and the pump circuit breaker. Press the button (located on the rim) once to activate the jet pump. Leave unit running.
Switch on the air blower circuit breaker and press the button on the spa to activate stage 2. Stage two will turn the pump off and the air blower on.
Having the pleasure of complete therapeutic relaxation, press the button on the spa to stage three which will operate both the jet pump and the air blower.
Pressing the button on the spa to the fourth stage will result in the unit switching off.
Note:
Where the pump system is situated higher than the spa, prime the unit by filling up the basket end of the jet pump with water. This can be done by removing the transparent cover on the pump.
By opening the air control (situated on the rim of the spa) the hydro jet pressure can be adjusted from minimum to maximum.
Timer and Thermostat
Heating the size of the spa for a one pump system will take approximately 6 to 8 hours, depending on the surroundings.
To maintain the temperature whilst the spa is in use, switch the override button on the timer to the on position. (Remember-switch off the override switch to auto on the timer when the spa is not in use).
Switch the heater circuit breaker on and set the required temperature on the dial of the thermostat. Suggested temperature is between 32 °C and 40 °C.
Please note, turning the thermostat higher will not result in heating the water any quicker.
Note:
The heating period may vary according to season.
A Bubble blanket and/or solid cover will assist in reducing the heat dissipation into the air, therefore resulting in heating the water a little quicker.
The red button situated on the distribution board is a safety cut out. Should the water temperature exceed 50°C this safety device will automatically cut the power to the heating elements. The unit can be reset by depressing the red button once the water temperature has cooled down.
Emptying your spa
Switch all the circuit breakers to the “off” position.
If no permanent waste has been fitted, attach the waste pipe to the connection supplied above the jet pump.
Close all the ball valves and then open the waste valve.
Unscrew the suction cover from the top suction and replace with the stopper unit.
Turn on the jet pump circuit breaker and switch the timer to “override”.
With the heater circuit breakers in the “off” position turn the thermostat dial to 50°C. The jet pump should switch on.
Once the spa is empty turn the thermostat to 0 °C. Switch the override button on the timer and the jet pump circuit breaker to the “off “ position.
Leave the mains isolator on.
Note:Remove all residue water on the seat and the footwell by hand.
Changing the filter cartridge
The filter cartridge can be removed by undoing the locking ring on top of the filter.
Clean the filter cartridge by rinsing it with a garden hose between every pleat. Ensure that the unit is clean before soaking it in a mixture of luke warm water and biotex for 30 minutes.
After soaking, hose down the cartridge. It is advisable to rotate filter cartridges (to give one a rest period where it can dry out and so destroy most water micro-organisms).
Please ensure that water filtration system functions correctly as this has an impact on the water quality and clarification.
A dirty or worn out cartridge will put the jet pump under strain. Clean out the filter every 3 to 4 months to prevent it from clogging up.
Spa Chemicals
Recommended chemicals to be used in your spa is spa chlorine tabs or bromine tabs, no pool chemicals!
The spa tablets must be put in a floating dispenser to prevent direct contact with the acrylic surface of the spa. Refer to manufacturers specification for dosage.
A very important aspect of the spa hygiene is the PH level. Ideally the range should be between 7.2 PH and 7.6 PH.
Speak to your local pool shop regarding methods to decrease or increase the PH level of your the spa water.
Chemicals not to be used in your spa
Do not use pool chemicals in your spa.
Use only fragrances made for spas and not ordinary bath salts.
Body lotions and oils should not be used in your spa.
Abrasive cleaners, bleach or other strong chemicals should not be used when cleaning the unit.
After installation of your spa is completed, it is time to fill your spa up in preparation to enjoying your spa.
Make sure that all the circuit breakers and the isolator is in the off positions, and that the thermostat is set to 0 °C, for a clean spa, make sure the filter cartridge is installed. Now open all ball valves except the waste valve that is situated on top of the pump. It is now the time to fill up your spa with a garden hose.
The unit should be filled to at least 50mm above the top suction and/or highest jet. To get the system operational we now need to switch on the isolator switch and the filter pump circuit breaker, switch the override button on the timer to the on position and turn the thermostat to required temperature. This will switch on the filter pump, leave running till all air bubbles escaped. Switch off the timer override and turn the thermostat dial to 0 °C. Turn on the jet pump circuit breaker and press the button on your spa once to activate the pump, leave unit running. Getting the bubbles going, switch on the blower circuit breaker and press the button on the spa to activate stage 2, which will turn the pump off and the blower unit on.
Having the pleasure of full use therapeutic relaxation in your spa press the button on the spa to stage 3 which will operate both the pump and the blower. Pressing the button on the spa to the fourth stage will result in the unit switching off. Note:
Where the pump system is higher than the spa, please prime the unit by filling up the basket end of the pump with water this can be done by removing the see through lid on the pump.
By opening the air control on the unit one can adjust the pressure through the jets to maximum.
Timer and thermostat
Heating the size of the spa for a two pump system will take approximately 4 to 8 hours, so one can work backwards from the time one want to use the unit and set the timer accordingly, add one or two hours depending on the lenth of time one want’s to spend in the unit. Example : want to use unit about 18H00 take 4 to 8 hours off of this time which gives us the start of the heating cycle as 10H00, now add the time one wants to spend in the unit to the time from which the unit will be in use - 2 hour, thus the heating of the unit should stop at 20H00 – to keep the unit on temperature whilest the unit is in use. One can also switch the override button on the timer to the on position to maintain temperature (Remember to switch off the override on the timer when unit is not in use).
Switch the heater circuit breaker on and set the required temperature on the dial of the thermostat. Suggested temperature is between 32 °C and 40 °C. Turning the thermostat higher will not result in heating the unit quicker.
Note:
The heating period may vary according to season.
A Bubble blanket and/or solid cover will help in reducing the heat dissipation into the air, resulting in heating the unit a little quicker.
The red button on the distribution board is a safety cut out, should the temperature of the spa exceeds 50°C this unit will automatically cut the power to the heating elements. The unit can be reset by depressing the red button after the water temperature has cooled down.
Emptying your spa is just as easy as enjoying the unit. Turn off all circuit breakers inside the spa distribution board. If no permanent waste, attaché the waste pipe to the connection supplied above the pump. Now close all ball valves and then open the waste valve. Unscrew the suction cover from the top suction and replace with stopper unit. Turn on the filter pump circuit breaker and switch on the override button on the timer. With the heater circuit breakers in the off position turn the thermostat dial to 50°C, this should switch on the pump. Once the unit is empty, turn the thermostat to 0 °C and switch off the override on the timer and the filter pump circuit breaker.
Remember to leave the mains isolator on. Note: Remove all residue water on the seat and the footwel by hand.
The filter cartridge can be removed by undoing the locking ring on top of the filter and taking the cartridge out. Clean the filter cartridge by rinsing it with a garden hose between every pleat, make sure that the unit is clean before soaking it in a mixture of luke warm water an biotex for 30 minutes. After soaking, hose down the cartridge. It is advisable to rotate filter cartridges (to give one a rest period wherin it can dry out and so destroy mast water microorganisms). It is very important for your spa water quality that the filtering unit is working properly, a dirty or worn out cartridge will put the pump under strain. Clean out the filter every 3 to 4 months to prevent it from clogging up.
Recommended chemicals to be used in your spa is spa chlorine tabs or bromine tabs, no pool chemicals! These tablets must be put in a floating dispenser to prevent direct contact with the acrylic surface of the spa. Refer to manufacturers specification for dosage.
A very important aspect of spa hygiene is a PH level ideally in the range of 7.2 PH and 7.6 PH. Speak to your local pool shop regarding methods to lower or rise the PH level of your spa.
Chemicals not to be used in your spa.
Do not use pool chemicals in your spa.
Use only fragrances made for spas and not ordinary bath salts.
Body lotions should not be used in your spa.
Abrasive cleaners, bleach or other strong chemicals should not be used when cleaning the unit.
After installation of your spa is completed, it is time to fill your spa up in preparation to enjoying your spa.
Make sure that all the circuit breakers and the isolator is in the off positions, and that the thermostat is set to 0 °C, for a clean spa, make sure the filter cartridge is installed.
Now open ball valves marked by the installer as V2 and V4. Close Ball valves V1 and V3. It is now the time to fill up your spa with a garden hose. The unit should be filled and overflowing into the rim, the tank should also be filled to about halfway.
To get the system operational we now need to switch on the isolator switch and the filter pump circuit breaker and leave unit running till water flows evenly over the rim. Turn on the jet pump circuit breaker and press the button on your spa once to activate the pump, leave unit running. Getting the bubbles going, switch on the blower circuit breaker and press the button on the spa to activate stage 2, which will turn the pump off and the blower unit on. Having the pleasure of full therapeutic relaxation in your spa press the button on the spa to stage 3 which will operate both the pump and the blower. Pressing the button on the spa to the fourth stage will result in the unit switching off. Note:
Where the pump system is higher than the spa, please prime the unit by filling up the basket end of the pump with water this can be done by removing the see through lid on the pump.
By opening the air control on the unit one can adjust the pressure through the jets to maximum.
Timer and thermostat
Heating the size of the spa for a two pump system will take approximately 12 to 16 hours, so one can work backwards from the time one want to use the unit and set the timer accordingly, add one or two hours depending on the lenth of time one want’s to spend in the unit. Example : want to use unit about 18H00 take 12 to 16 hours off of this time which gives us the start of the heating cycle as 02H00, now add the time one wants to spend in the unit to the time from which the unit will be in use - 2 hour, thus the heating of the unit should stop at 20H00 – to keep the unit on temperature whilest the unit is in use. One can also switch the override button on the timer to the on position to maintain temperature (Remember to switch off the override on the timer when unit is not in use).
Switch the heater circuit breaker on and set the required temperature on the dial of the thermostat. Suggested temperature is between 32 °C and 40 °C. Turning the thermostat higher will not result in heating the unit quicker. Note:
The heating period may vary according to season.
A Bubble blanket and/or solid cover will help in reducing the heat dissipation into the air, resulting in heating the unit a little quicker.
The red button on the distribution board is a safety cut out, should the temperature of the spa exceeds 50°C this unit will automatically cut the power to the heating elements. The unit can be reset by depressing the red button after the water temperature has cooled down.
Emptying your spa is just as easy as enjoying the unit. Turn off all circuit breakers inside the spa distribution board. If no permanent waste, attaché the waste pipe to the connection supplied above the filter pump. Now close ball valve marked V2 and then open the waste valve V1. Turn on the filter pump circuit breaker. The tank should be emptying at this moment, once empty switch off the filter pump circuit breaker. Now open ball valve V3 and close ball valve V4. Again switch on the filter pump circuit breaker until the spa is empty then switch off the circuit breaker.
Remember to leave the mains isolator on. Note:Remove all residue water on the seat and the footwell of the spa and inside the tank by hand.
The filter cartridge can be removed by undoing the locking ring on top of the filter and taking the cartridge out. Clean the filter cartridge by rinsing it with a garden hose between every pleat, make sure that the unit is clean before soaking it in a mixture of luke warm water an biotex for 30 minutes. After soaking, hose down the cartridge. It is advisable to rotate filter cartridges (to give one a rest period wherin it can dry out and so destroy mast water microorganisms). It is very important for your spa water quality that the filtering unit is working properly, a dirty or worn out cartridge will put the pump under strain. Clean out the filter every 3 to 4 months to prevent it from clogging up.
Recommended chemicals to be used in your spa is spa chlorine tabs or bromine tabs, no pool chemicals! These tablets must be put in a floating dispenser to prevent direct contact with the acrylic surface of the spa. Refer to manufacturers specification for dosage.
A very important aspect of spa hygiene is a PH level ideally in the range of 7.2 PH and 7.6 PH. Speak to your local pool shop regarding methods to lower or rise the PH level of your spa.
Chemicals not to be used in your spa.
Do not use pool chemicals in your spa.
Use only fragrances made for spas and not ordinary bath salts.
Body lotions should not be used in your spa.
Abrasive cleaners, bleach or other strong chemicals should not be used when cleaning the unit.
