Initial Spa Setup - Master Spas Michael Phelps Signature Swim Spas Owner's Manual

INITIAL SWIM SPA SETUP
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SETUP STEPS
1. Put swim spa in final position that allows for access to equipment and swim spa
components. Master Spas recommends that at least 3 feet of space be provided
around all sides of the swim spa for access. This provides adequate space for regular
maintenance and service.
2. Remove skirt panels "A" and "B" to access the electrical connections inside the swim spa.
The junction box (MP Swim Spas Only), swim spa control system(s) and majority of the
equipment in your swim spa can be accessed by removing access panels "A" and "B". See
Equipment Access Panel in Glossary of Swim Spa Terminology for diagram.
3. Be sure all pump and heater unions are secure. Each pump
has 2 unions and the heater has 2 unions. A newly delivered
swim spa may have loose unions caused in transporting
the swim spa. Check that all slice valves are open, in the
up position. The slice valves may become closed during
transportation of the swim spa.
4. Fill swim spa to the minimum water level label indication
located on the swim spa shell near the filter area or at least 1 " above the filters or filter
housing opening. We recommend filling the swim spa through the filter area to help
reduce air locks from occurring in the filter and heating pump. When filling or topping off
water, do not exceed the maximum fill level indication on the water level label. On the
Momentum swim spa model with a clear acrylic divider, it is recommended that the swim
side be filled first and then the spa side. When draining the swim spa always drain the spa
side before draining the swim side.
NOTE:
In below freezing temperatures, caution should be taken when planning to install a swim spa
and fill it with water. As it takes time for the water to fill the swim spa and reach the proper
minimum water level, the water entering the various plumbing lines and equipment may begin
to freeze up when done in winter weather conditions. This could result in pumps being seized
until thawed or other potentially worse freeze damage occurring to the equipment and
plumbing lines.
5. Turn on power to the swim spa. If your swim spa is equipped with two electrical supplies,
make sure that they are both turned on. The swim spa will go through its priming mode.
This lasts approximately 5 minutes. The purpose of the priming mode is to help insure
that the jet pumps have been primed with water and are ready to operate. It may be
necessary in some instances to bleed air from the jet pumps in your swim spa. If after the
priming mode the swim spa pumps run but do not move water, the pump may have an
air lock.
Due to the nature of water flow and hydro-therapy pumps, please be advised that air
locking of pumps may occur. Master Spas has taken measures to reduce the possibility
of this, but it still may occur, especially after filling the swim spa. This is not a service
covered by the warranty and service charges may apply. See next page for instructions
on how to relieve an airlock.
6. Be sure the adjustable jets in your swim spa are open by turning the face of the jet. Most
of the jets in your swim spa are adjustable and removable by turning the face of the jet.
DO NOT DIVE.
DO NOT DIVE.
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