HotSpring HIGHLIFE Quick Start Manual page 2

Getting Started with
Your Hot Spring
Congratulations on your purchase of a new Highlife®
Collection spa! We are excited to welcome you to the
Hot Spring family and look forward to becoming an
integral part of your daily routine.
This Quick Start Guide is intended to help you set up
your hot tub quickly and easily. Use the camera on
your smartphone to scan the QR code below or visit
www.hotspring.com to find a digital copy of:
• Your full owner's manual, including the safety and
electrical guides
• The FreshWater® Salt System start-up guide and
owner's manual
Follow this 9-step process to begin experiencing the
rejuvenation and vitality that comes from spending time in
a Hot Spring spa.
Here's What You'll Need
REQUIRED
• Your chosen water care start-up kit
(FreshWater Salt System or other water care system)
• FreshWater 5-Way Test Strips
• FreshWater pH/Alkalinity Up
• FreshWater pH/Alkalinity Down
• Garden hose
RECOMMENDED
• FreshWater Clean Screen® Pre-Filter and/or On The Go®
• FreshWater Mineral Spa Sanitizer
• FreshWater Concentrated Chlorinating Granules
• FreshWater Vanishing Act® pillow or Vanishing Act XL
• FreshWater Cover Shield
Spa
®
Follow These 9 Simple Steps
1
���� Safely Connect Your Spa
If you haven't already, hire or consult an electrician to safely
connect your spa. Your local dealer can suggest local vendors
or help with the installation.
2
���� Test Your Fill Water
A. Before filling your spa, take a sample of the water you
will use to fill your spa to your local dealer for testing to
determine if the water contains high levels of metals,
phosphates, and/or calcium.
B. Your local dealer can suggest an appropriate water
treatment program for your specific fill water.
3
���� Fill Your Spa
A. Close the spa's drain, located in
the bottom front of the spa.
B. Flush out your garden hose
before you begin filling your spa.
C. Fill your spa through the filter
compartment, preferably using
the Clean Screen pre-filter hose
attachment, until the water level
is one inch (2.5 cm) above the
highest jet.
D. Replace the filter compartment
cover.
CAUTION: Filling the spa through the basin can result in an
airlock and difficulty starting the spa.
4
⏻ Power On Your Spa
A. After the spa has been filled
with water, turn on the power.
B. Open the door of the electrical
subpanel and switch on the
GFC breakers.
C. Close and secure the subpanel
door.
SPA DRAIN
FILL THROUGH FILTER COMPARTMENT
SWITCH POWER ON AT BREAKER PANEL