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Filling Your Spa Through the Filter Chamber

Before you fill your spa, it is advisable to have your water tested for hardness (calcium and mineral content). Water from wells usually contain harder water than urban water supplies. Mineral and metal imbalances in your water can shorten the life of your spa. Please contact your local dealer for a proper water analysis or to purchase a testing kit.

We strongly recommend a high quality “Water Test Kit” for checking pH and sanitizer levels. Test the water daily until your “user load” is determined.

Make sure there is no dirt or sediment at the bottom of the tub and that there is nothing inside the filter compartment before filling with water. Filling the spa through the filter housing will help to prevent air locks (trapped air) in pumps on start up.

Fill the spa to the correct water level. Be sure to open all valves and jets in the plumbing system before filling to allow as much air as possible to escape from the plumbing and the control system during filling. After turning the power on at the main power panel, the top-side panel will display a “splash”, or “startup” screen.

1. Place your garden hose into the filter housing. This will ensure that air bubbles are removed from the lines while you fill the spa.
2. Fill your spa so that most of the water enters through the filter chamber.

3. Fill the water to the proper level – half way up the filter housing, just below the head pillow or just under the neck jets as shown in picture above

 

warning iconIMPORTANT! Improperly balanced water may damage your spa and void your warranty! Do not fill our tub with water from your hot water heater!