Basic Installation Information - Vortex Spas Ikon Owner's Manual

Basic Installation Information

Your new portable spa must be
placed on a uniformly flat and level
surface. A concrete pad 100mm thick
is recommended. We recommend
you contact your local council for
up to date fencing regulations and
requirements. If your spa is located
near sprinklers, adjust or cap them so
as not to hit the siding of the spa.
300mm
Initial start up procedure
1) 1. 15 amp spas are supplied with a power cord
but must be connected to a weatherproof
15A outlet. 32 amp – 60 amp spas must be
hardwired directly to your house supply. All
electrical connections must be performed by
a licensed electrician and must confirm to all
national, state and local electrical codes in effect
at time of install.
2) DO NOT turn power ON to the spa until it is
filled with water.
3) Remove the cabinet door panel on the electronic
keypad side of the spa and check that the
pump(s) and heater barrel unions are tightened
(Note: It is possible for these connections to
become loose during transportation). Also check
that all T-handled gate vales are pulled UP in the
open position.
4) Ensure that the external drain valve is firmly
tightened and the jets are in the open position.
5) Remove each filter from the spa and insert your
garden hose down the filter lines for at least 5
minutes each. This will flood the pipework of the
spa and help prevent air locks in the pipework.
6) Your spa should be filled until the water level is
at least 50mm above the skimmer (a water fill
level is marked on the side of the filter area).
Your new portable spa must be placed on a
uniformly flat and level surface. A concrete pad
100mm thick is recommended. We recommend
you contact your local council for up to date
7) Once spa has been filled with water to the
correct level, plug the power cord into the power
point and switch the power ON. If the spa is
hardwired, switch the spa ON at the isolation
switch. Any switches should be located within 3
metres of the spa.
8) The filtration pump will start immediately
after the power is turned on. ENSURE YOU
SEE WATER CIRCULATING. If water is not
moving, switch the spa off and refer to the
troubleshooting guide in this manual: PUMPS
RUN BUT NO WATER MOVING.
9) Once you have the water circulating, adjust the
water temperature to the desired level and set
the time (please refer to separate instructions
provided for the control panel).
10) Add and adjust your chemicals to the spa water
following the chemical start up procedure
supplied to you by your spa dealer.
11) Ensure that the hard cover is fitted to the spa as
this will greatly reduce heat up time.
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