Table Of Contents Important Safety Instructions Placement Information & Access Spa Specifications Electrical Specifications Electrical Instructions Start Up Instructions Spa Care & Maintenance Water Maintenance Troubleshooting DiSclaimer This manual and its contents are subject to change without notice. Although Blue Falls Manufacturing has prepared this manual as accurately and precisely as possible, Blue Falls Manufacturing will not be liable for loss, injury or damages caused by improper servicing or by use of spa (improper or otherwise).
100°F. If pregnant, please consult your physician before using a hot tub. Apollo Spa. Any The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or during hot tub use may lead to unconsciousness modifications to the with the possibility of drowning.
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WARNINGS! WARNING: Children should not use hot tubs without adult supervision. WARNING: Do not use hot tubs unless all suction guards are installed to prevent body and hair entrapment. WARNING: People with infectious diseases should not use a hot tub. WARNING: To avoid injury, exercise care when entering or exiting the hot tub.
Unconsciousness and danger of drowning. hot tubs or spas. Placement Information Congratulations on the purchase of your Apollo spa. Here are a few helpful tips to assure you of the ease of placement and use of your spa. Curbside Delivery or Self Delivery The Apollo spa you have purchased is constructed to be very durable.
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Examples of the above would be: a 3.9” reinforced concrete pad, a wood deck built to local building codes, or an engineered stage platform built to our Apollo Spa’s standards. It is important to note that when spas are placed on soft surfaces, or platforms that are not integrated, the ground may settle.
Removing or bypassing any GFCI breaker will result in an unsafe spa and will void the spa’s warranty. IMPORTANT: Should you ever find the need to move or relocate your Apollo spa, it is essential that you understand and apply these installation requirements. Your Apollo spa has been carefully engineered to provide maximum safety against electric shock.
Fill the tub with the garden hose until all jets excluding the neck jets are submerged. C. Telescoping Filter Bucket (Discover, Saturn, Commander) Using a garden hose with a pre-filter, fill the spa with pre-filtered water to the bottom of the pillows...
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This will show that there isn’t any air trapped within the system. If water is not exiting from the jets, see the troubleshooting section of this guide or call your Apollo Spas outlet.
1. Shut off the GFCI breaker located in the sub panel or the quick disconnect. 2. All Apollo spas have an external drain that can be attached to a typical garden hose for convenient draining. Simply locate the drain on the side of the floor, pull the nozzle out, remove cap, and attach your hose. Once the hose is attached, push the nozzle in slightly to open the internal valve and the spa will start draining.
Filtration System Apollo Spas are equipped with balanced filtration, meaning that the filter cartridges are sized to meet the needs of the pump system. As with any water filtration system, the filter cartridge may become clogged, resulting in re- duced water flow. It is important to maintain a clean, un-obstructed filter system.
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Care of the Spa Shell Your Apollo Spas has a fiberglass reinforced, cast acrylic shell. Stains and dirt generally will not adhere to your spa’s surface. A soft cloth or sponge should easily remove most dirt. Most household chemicals are harmful to your spa’s shell.
MANUAL SAFETY COVER CLASSIFIED TO MANUAL SAFETY COVER ASTM F1346-91 MANUFACTURING DATE: CONTROL NO. RISING DRAGON WARNING AVERTISSEMENT KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. CHILDREN ENFANTS DE SUBSISTANCE PARTIS. DES ENFANTS OU LES OBJETS NE PEUVENT PAS OR OBJECTS CANNOT BE SEEN AVOID ÊTRE VUS SOUS LA COUVERTURE.
Water Maintenance It’s important to have clean water. Water maintenance is one of the least understood, but very important areas of spa ownership. Your dealer can guide you through the process of achieving and maintaining perfect water in your spa, given your local conditions. Your program will depend on your water’s mineral content, how often you use your spa, and how many people use it.
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For a Bromine System: Bromine Tablets, Spa Oxidizing Shock, Chlorinating Granules. IMPORTANT: Sanitizers are acidic and will decrease the Total Alkalinity. Regular testing and balancing of TA is extremely important with these products. This is why Apollo Spas Alkalinity Increaser is part of the system.
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2. If you do not have an ozonator and/or use a Silver Sentinel Filter, add two teaspoons (9.5 grams) of Chlorine Granules to the spa water. 3. If you do not use your spa for 3-4 days, add 1-2 tablespoons (4.75 - 9.5 grams) of Apollo Spas Chlorinating Granules to the spa water for maintenance purposes.
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C. Organic contaminants build up D. Add Apollo Spas pH Down until level reads 7.2-7.6 D. pH high CLOUDY E. Add Apollo Spas pH Down to adjust TA level to WATER E. Total alkalinity high 100-130 ppm F. Shock treatment until combined chlorine is F.
Troubleshooting Spa Problems 1. Nothing functions: The GFCI Breaker has tripped or there is a power failure. Test GFCI Breaker. Turn breaker back on and see if spa powers up, if not contact your factory authorized dealer. 2. Spa does not heat: Check to see if the heat indicator is on or there are any error messages on the topside control panel.
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