Canadian Spa Halifax Manuel D'instructions page 12

FILLING UP YOUR HOT TUB/ SPA
IMPORTANT: Before filling the spa, it is important to read and
understand the water chemistry section of this manual. Do not
proceed until the water chemistry section is understood and the source
water is tested.
Verify that the spa is in the desired final location. Refer to the
'Choosing a Location' section - once filled, the spa cannot be moved
without draining.
Follow these filling instructions to avoid damage to the spa pumps:
1. Leave power to the spa off until spa is completely filled.
2. Never leave an unfilled spa exposed to direct sunlight without the
Spa Cover installed. Resulting damage such as bubbles and
wrinkles in the spa shell and fading of the jet faces is not
covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
3. Never operate spa pumps without water because this could result
in permanent pump and/or heater damage which is not covered
by the manufacturer's warranty.
4. Remove all warning labels from spa shell.
5. Apply Acrylic Surface Protection solution if desired to keep the
spa shell clean, especially around the water line. Follow package
instructions.
6. Remove the filter lid, basket and filter cartridge.
7. Inspect all Jets (shipping may cause jets to become loose or
detached). Check to see that the Black Drain Valve (located to
the left or right of the front access panel) is closed and that all
barrel unions are tight. The slice valves should be open.(valve is
open when the handle is pulled up, closed when it is pushed in).
IMPORTANT: Follow the next steps closely to prevent damage to
the Spa Pumps.
8. Insert garden hose or other clean water source directly into filter
housing. Push hose pipe into filter housing until it stops. Fill up to
bottom of spa pillows. Secure hose placement and turn on water.
The spa can be filled with tepid water. If warm water is used, the
spa will be available for use in a shorter period of time.
9. Filling spa through the filter housing prevents air lock in the spa
pumps, which is an air pocket preventing the flow of water
through the pump. Permanent damage caused by running the
pump with an air lock (or without water) is not covered by the
manufacturer's warranty.
Starting your hot tub/spa
10. Check for leaks! Although spas are fully checked at the factory,
11. Before power is applied familiarise yourself with the spa
12. Adding a Scale Control during the filling process to reduces
13. Fill the spa until water is 1 inch (25mm) above the waterline on
14. Turn water off and remove hose.
15. Reinstall filter cartridge, basket and filter lid.
16. Add Start-up Chemicals after power is turned on. Refer to
DRAINING YOUR HOT TUB/ SPA USING THE DRAIN VALVE
1. Start by shutting off the electrical breaker connected to your spa
2. Open the drain valve located at the side of the spa and let the
3. With the valve extended, unscrew the cap from the middle of the
4. Screw in the male end of the garden hose to the valve and run
5. Once the water has stopped flowing out of the drain valve, use
6. Twist valve and pull out to CLOSE.
shipping and delivery might cause a leak.
control operations.
limescale. Follow package instructions.
the spa shell or 1 inch (25mm) above the mid point of the
filter housing. Do not overfill the spa. If needed, more water may
be added after the power is turned on and the plumbing is
filled. See Powering Up Spa section.
Powering Up the Spa section.
water drain out. This valve has a straightforward locking
mechanism that stops the water from flowing out while you
attach a garden hose to the cap. Here are the steps to
operate your valve:
valve.
the hose to your drain location. When ready, push the valve back
in and twist it to empty the water from the spa.
the wet/dry vacuum to suck out any remaining water from each
jet head (NOTE: If your spa is equipped with a blower, briefly turn
the power to the spa back on and run the blower for 10 seconds
to remove excess water. Shut off the power when finished).
Extended closed position
(pull out to fully extended
position and remove cap);
place cap in safe place.