Startup Procedures - Arctic Spa Arctic Ocean Owner's Manual

Startup Procedures

IMPORTANT:
Your Arctic Spa
ensure reliability and long-term customer satisfaction. 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) Ensure the electrical connections have been made in accordance with this manual.
2) Ensure all O-Rings have been installed into unions and unions have been tightened sufficiently.
3) Ensure all ball valves are open, and the drain has been closed.
4) Using a garden hose with a pre-filter, fill the spa with pre-filtered water to the bottom of the pillows
(or approximately 6", 15cm above the base of the floating weir).
5) Once the spa is filled to the proper level, turn the power to the spa on, by turning on the GFCI
breaker in your panel.
6) The jet pump, heating system and all internal plumbing will achieve a partial prime as the spa is
filled. To check the operation of the jet system and to remove any remaining air from the plumbing
system, follow these steps:
a) All Models: Push the Pump 1 button a second time to turn the pump to high
speed. Allow to run for 1 minute.
b) Signature, Ultra, and Legend series: Push Pump 2 button also. This pump runs at high speed
CAUTION!
Do Not turn on power
to the spa until the spa
is filled to the required
level. Running the spa
pump without water
could cause immediate
damage and invalidate
your warranty!
® has been thoroughly tested during the manufacturing process to
only. Run for one minute.
c) Legend series only: Push Pump 3 also. This pump runs at high speed only. Run
for one minute. Once the jet system is fully operational (as indicated by strong,
non-surging jets), priming of the spa is complete. Push each Pump button once
to turn the pumps off.
IMPORTANT: Weak or surging jets are an indication of a low water level, a
clogged filter cartridge, or an improperly adjusted filter weir.
7) Adjust the chemicals and balance the water according to your dealer's instruc-
tions. A guideline is also included in this manual, under the Water Maintenance
Section.
8) Set the temperature control to the desired temperature (between 100ºF and
104ºF or 38ºC and 40ºC), then place the insulated cover on the spa and allow
the water temperature to stabilize (approximately 16 hours). Make sure you
secure the cover in place using the cover locks. Periodically check the spa water
temperature.
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