Premium Leisure Swimmer’s Edge 18 Owner's Manual page 29

te mperature the first time you fill your swim spa.
N ote: The hydraulic hoses should be changed every year.
Balancing the Swim Spa Water
Using a water test kit (if one was not provided, please call 877.530.PARTS) test
for chlorine, pH, total alkalinity, etc. (You may also take a sample of your water to
y our local pool dealer.)
Follow all instructions with the test kit and take notes accordingly. Water quality is
different across the world, so once you know your water type, follow up ca
be easier. Your goal is to balance the water to accepta
al kalinity, pH and calcium hardness levels.
Note: A chlorine-based system with 3-5 ppm of free chlorine is recommended if
you intend to keep your swim spa at "swimming pool" temperatures. A bromine-
based system i s recommended if you intend to keep your swim spa at "hot tub"
te mperatures.
S ee balanced water chart (Table 2) on page 30.
Draining Your Swimmer's Edge 18
We recommend draining your water every 6-12 months.
1. Turn off the breaker and disconnect electrical power to all eq
2. Locate the drain valve at the base of your swim spa cabinet
3. Attached a garden hose to the valve, open the valve and drain
Note: For faster draining, you may use a sump pump or siphon.
Operational Checks: Dual Zone 18, Swimmers 18/14
Caution : Do not turn on any pump until your swim spa is properly filled with
water. Running any pump without water in your swim spa can cause
IMMEDIATE damage, which is not covered under warranty!
By now you have rechecked your swim spa's mechanical connections and fille
with water to about 1" above all jets by adding cold tap water through the pre-
filter (if equipped). Turn on power to the swim spa at the main breaker panel and
test the operation of the electrical system. If you e
reference the troubleshooting guide on page 45.
1. Turn on the breaker and test the swim side operation of the Ground-Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker by pushing the
automatic ally trip the swim spa's circuit breaker.
DANGER: I f this breaker does not trip, im
Do not use your swim spa!
ncounter a problem, please
mediately call your electrician.
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