Start-Up - HotSpring Hot Spot Relay Owner's Manual

START-UP

Your HOT SPRING spa has been thoroughly tested during the
manufacturing process to ensure reliability and long-term customer
satisfaction. A small amount of water may have remained in the
plumbing after testing and, as a result, may have spotted the spa shell
or the spa siding prior to delivery. Before filling the spa, wipe the spa
shell clean with a soft rag.
The following instructions must be read and followed exactly to ensure
a successful start-up or refill.
1. CLOSE DRAIN AND FILL THE SPA
filter compartment. Your HOT SPRING spa water level should be
maintained at a level 2.5 cm (1") above the highest jet in the spa.
NOTE: Remove FROG cap while filling to allow the air to escape the
plumbing lines. Replace FROG cap once filled.
2. AFTER THE SPA HAS BEEN FILLED
equipment compartment door is secured, power must be applied
to the spa.
3. TO CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE JET SYSTEM
and to purge any remaining air from the heating system:
RELAY & RHYTHM Models:
• Push the JETS button 3 times to run pumps on high speed, run
for one minute.
• Push the JETS button 2 more times to shut all the jets off.
PROPEL, STRIDE, SX & TX Model:
• Push the JETS button 2 times to run the jet pump on high
speed, run for one minute. Press JETS button one more time to
shut the JETS off.
Weak or surging jets are an indication of a low water level condition or
clogged filter cartridges.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the air Lever (see illustration in Spa Features
section) is open by turning clockwise until it stops. Combination jet
faces can be turned to completely shut off jet flow, these jets should
be open as well.
4. USING A TEST STRIP AND APPLICABLE
CHEMICALS
, adjust Total Alkalinity (TA) to 80 ppm, Calcium
Hardness (CH) to 100 ppm, then spa water pH to between 7.2
and 7.8. These procedures are listed in the "Water Quality and
Maintenance" section.
IMPORTANT: Always add spa water chemicals directly into the
filter compartment with the jet pump on high speed for at least
ten minutes. Adjusting the Total Alkalinity (TA) as the first step is
important, as out-of-balance TA will affect your ability to adjust
the pH correctly and will prevent the sanitizer from operating
effectively.
5. SUPERCHLORINATE THE SPA WATER
teaspoons of chlorine (sodium dichlor) per 950 liters (250 gallons)
of spa water with the spa in the Cleaning mode.
All HOT SPRING spas are equipped with a Cleaning mode. When
the mode is activated, the jet pump will turn on and run for ten
minutes (used for water maintenance). To activate the "Cleaning"
mode, press the MODE ( or ) button several times until the
CLEAN menu is displayed. Press the (+) b utton to activate the
CLEAN mode feature.
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6. SET THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL
pre-programmed to reach 38° C (100°F), and will normally do
so within 18 to 24 hours. You may raise or lower the water
temperature by:
• Pressing the (+) button on the control panel to raise the
temperature.
• Pressing the (-) button on the control panel to lower the
temperature.
Place the vinyl cover on the spa and allow the water temperature
to stabilize. Make sure you secure the cover in place using the
cover locks. Periodically check the spa water temperature. When
the water temperature climbs above 32°C (90°F), proceed to the
next step.
To prevent tampering, you can lock your desired temperature
setting. Refer to the Operating section for details.
7. IF USING FROG INSTALL FROG bromine cartridge. Dial the
bromine cartridge to setting 6 and snap into the bottom space of the
cartridge holder.
WARNING: High sanitizer levels can cause discomfort to the user's
eyes, lungs and skin. Always allow the sanitizer level to fall to the
recommended range before using the spa.
IMPORTANT: Each time the spa is filled with water, you must
remove and reinstall the FROG cap, even if you are not replacing
the cartridge, in order to properly prime the jet pumps.
8. ACTIVATE THE CLEAN CYCLE as described in step 5 to turn
on the CLEAN cycle to circulate the spa water. After the clean cycle
is complete, test the spa water for Free Available Chlorine (FAC)
residual. If the residual is between 3 and 5 ppm on the test strips
(found in the test kit) go on to the next step. If the residual is less
than 3 ppm, superchlorinate the spa water by adding 1½ teaspoons
of chlorine (sodium dichlor) per 950 liters (250 gallons) of spa
water. Activate the clean cycle again to circulate the spa water for
another ten-minute period.
9. RECHECK
the Total Alkalinity (TA) at 80 ppm, Calcium Hardness
(CH) at 100 ppm, then spa water pH at between 7.2 and 7.8. using
a FRESHWATER 5-way test strip.
Make sure you adjust your Total Alkalinity first, as
IMPORTANT:
an out-of-balance condition will affect your ability to adjust the pH
correctly, and will prevent the sanitizer from operating effectively.
The spa is ready for use when the chlorine level remains
between 3 ppm and 5 ppm.
10. TEST WATER WEEKLY OR BEFORE EACH TIME
THE SPA IS USED
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