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You Deserve One Now!
2019 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 You Deserve One Now! 2019 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. KEEP FOR FUTURE USE. When installing the spa, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times by adults.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Letter from our CEO Environmental Statement Health Benefits First Things First Topside Control Guide Maintenance Parts of the Spa Troubleshoting Electrical Wiring...

  • Page 4: Letter From Our Ceo

    I want to personally thank you for the confidence you have shown in me and my team here at BarefootSpas. Now it’s time to kick back, relax and enjoy your new spa, because "You Deserve One NOW!"...

  • Page 5: Environmental Statement

    BarefootSpas is committed to managing its environmental affairs as an integral part of its business. It is our policy to assure environmental integrity in our business processes and facilities. BarefootSpas will provide personnel and other resources to ensure successful compliance with all applicable environmental requirements.

  • Page 6: Health Benefits

    ~ Health Benefits ~ The health benefits attributable to the spa are both mental and physical. The heat, buoyancy, and massaging characteristics of the spa work together to produce a euphoric sense of comfort and relaxation. Stress and Stress-Related Conditions Sitting in hot water causes endorphins to be released, which melts away the aches and pains.

  • Page 7: First Things First

    ~ First Things First ~ Choosing where to place the spa requires careful consideration. The spa must be installed on a sturdy, flat surface that is built to code. Consult a building inspector or a licensed contractor When properly installed, the spa base will rest flat on the supporting surface. Do not attempt to shim the spa or place in an otherwise unleveled surface.
  • Page 8 ~ First Things First ~ Filling the Spa Please take the following precautionary measures before filling the spa: 1. Make sure the electrical service is shut off at the breaker. Failure to do so may cause damage to the pump(s) and/or heater, which is not covered under your limited warranty. 2.

  • Page 9: Topside Control Guide

    ~Topside Control Guide~ Start-up When your spa is powered up, it will go into priming mode. The display will read RUN PMPS PURG AIR ----. Priming mode can last up to 10 minutes, press WARM or COOL to manually exit the priming mode. Temperature settings (80°F - 104°F) The last measured temperature is constantly displayed on the topside’s LCD.
  • Page 10 Ozonator The Ozonator will run when the “Jets 1” is running in the lower setting. Lights Press the “Light” button once to start the lights. Continue to press the light button to go through the wheel, stop at the desired selection. Press the light again to turn the lights off. Please see the following guide for messages that may display on your spa’s topside.

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    ~ Maintenance ~ Proper Water Level It is normal for the spa to lose approximately one inch of water per week. The water loss is due to evaporation and run off from people exiting the spa. Please be mindful of this and add water as necessary. If the water level drops below the filter level then the pumps will draw in air.
  • Page 12 Panel Maintenance The standard synthetic panels installed on most spas are weather resistant and non-porous. They are virtually maintenance free, only requiring the occasional rub-down with a wet cloth. Preparing for Cold Weather There are two options when preparing for a winter with freezing conditions: maintain it or drain it. Maintain It Maintaining the spa in the winter months is much the same as maintaining the spa the rest of the year.
  • Page 13 ~10 Easy Steps to a Perfect Hot Tub!~ Spa First Aid Kit 1. Fill your spa with water that has NOT gone through a water softener. If you have very hard water, lots of rust, or are using well water use a pre-filter on the end of your hose (Not included). Remove the Hot tub filter, and place the end of the hose in the filter compartment.

  • Page 14: Parts Of The Spa

    ~ The Parts of Your Spa ~ Filter Assembly LED Light Lenses Varies, in most models it consists Houses individual LED accent of the filter housing, filter, basket, lights and telescoping skimmer. Topside Control Unit Headrest (Pillow) Controls the temperature, light(s), Provides a cushioned surface mode, and filter settings Footwell Light Lens...
  • Page 15 ~ The Parts of Your Spa ~ Pump Waterfall Propels water throughout the spa. The Enhances visual and audible pump(s) can have either one or two ambiance speeds. Ozone Generator Kickplate Produces ozone, which helps to break Base of spa down organic contaminants and maintain a sanitary spa.

  • Page 16: Troubleshoting

    ~ Troubleshooting ~ Airlock Air in the pump – pump is working but nothing is coming out of the jets Locate the pump by turning If the pump is airlocked it on and listening for its position. Remove the panel(s) around the pump to gain access.
  • Page 17 ~ Troubleshooting ~ Pump/motor is not working correctly Check the GFCI and topside If that does not solve the problem, control to make sure the spa follow the actions below. is receiving power. Remove the spa panels around the pump and try to turn it on by pressing its coresponding ‘Jets’...
  • Page 18 ~ Troubleshooting ~ Flow issues in one or more jets. Rotate the jet counterclockwise to open it. If the jet is already open… Remove the jet from the jet body. Check the back of the jet and the jet line for any obstructions. If there are no obstructions…...
  • Page 19 ~ Troubleshooting ~ Tripping Breaker Circuit Breaker Tripping If your GFCI breaker trips and will not let you use the spa’s functions, and the spa has been wired correctly, you can determine the root of the problem through process of elimination. 1) With the breaker turned off, remove the panel below the topside control to access the equipment compartment.

  • Page 20: Electrical Wiring

    ~ Electrical Wiring ~ Remember Safety First NOTE: ALL ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND MEET THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE REQUIREMENTS. ALL WIRE GAUGE AND TYPE SHOULD BE SIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEC AND INSTALLED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN. PLEASE HAVE THE ELECTRICIAN REFER TO THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE.
  • Page 21 To Learn More visit www.barefootspas.com...
  • Page 23 Barefoot Spas 8401 Fort Darling Road North Chesterfield, VA 23237 (804) 298-3950...

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