Whirlpool 11-0086-11 Owner's Manual page 23

SPA START-UP cont...
FILLING THE SPA WITH WATER cont...
4) Fill the tub from the circulation pump line until water level is above
the foot-well.
Note: This will purge all the air out of the circulation pump. An air
lock can cause damage to the circulation pump and is not covered
under warranty.
5) Once the water level is filled over the foot-well, you can pull the hose
out of the filter line and continue filling the spa from the filter well.
6) Fill the spa to the bottom of the pillows. Note: DO NOT OVER-FILL
YOUR TUB!
7) With the front panel off, verify there are no leaks at the pump union.
Note: Pump unions can become loose during shipping. Verify that
there are no leaks during filling of the spa.
8) Reinstall the circulation pump screen and all filters.
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