Sears 831.105021 user manual Plugging in the Hydrotherapy SPA, Testing and Treating the Water

USING THE HYDROTHERAPY SPA

The hydrotherapy spa is designed to seat two adults. The ten thera-jets can be regulated to provide a relax- ing massage to sooth away stress, and the strength of the water massage can be adjusted by the air con- trol. The hydrotherapy spa holds 200 gallons (167 imperial gallons) of water and offers an automatic,

programmable heating (70°F to 104°F [21°C to 40°C]) and filtration system.

The guidelines below explain how to properly use the hydrotherapy spa. Follow these guidelines to maintain the hydrotherapy spa for your long-term enjoyment.

PLUGGING IN THE HYDROTHERAPY SPA
Important: The hydrotherapy spa is equipped with a
120/240V convertible electronics package. Operation
at 240V will allow the heater to run more efficiently
and less often.	Conversion of the spa to 240V oper-
ation must be performed only by a qualified,
licensed electrician and must comply with all
local, state, and federal electrical codes.		Please
refer to the instructions on the inside of the electronics
package for information about converting the spa to
240V operation.

Once the hydrotherapy spa is filled with water, the power cord can be plugged in and the spa can be turned on. Note: The first time the power cord is plugged in, the spa will turn on automatically.

When connecting the power cord, plug the power cord directly into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15 or more amps. No other appliance should be on the

same circuit. Replace the power cord immediately if it becomes damaged.

There is a Ground	Test and
Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI)	Reset
on the end of the	Buttons
power cord. Always
test the GFCI
before using the
hydrotherapy spa.	GFCI	Grounded
First, turn on the		circuit capable
		of carrying 15 or
spa by pressing the		more amps
jet control on the
console (see USING THE CONSOLE on page 13).

Once the unit is running, press the GFCI “test” button. The spa should shut off. Press the “reset” button. The spa should resume normal operation. If the spa contin-

ues to run after the “test” button is pressed, the GFCI is damaged. Do not use the spa until the GFCI has been repaired or replaced by a qualified electrician.

TESTING AND TREATING THE WATER

The hydrotherapy spa comes with a starter chemical pack for maintaining the water in the spa. Disregard the directions on the individual packages of “QUICK

pHix It DOWN” and “QUICK pHix It UP.” However, the directions on the bottle of “Non-chlorine Shox” and

“Bromine Base” are correct.			Always keep the chemi-
cals away from children and pets.
The first	time you use the spa, you should test and
treat the	water.	You must also treat the water each
time you refill the spa.			Once you have verified that

the spa is functioning properly, and the water has cir- culated for a while, remove the spa cover and add 1/3 of the “Bromine Base” bottle, and 1/3 of the “Non- chlorine Shox” bottle to the water. Allow the water to circulate for five minutes. You should now test the pH

of the water using the included pH test kit. The pH reading should be between 7.2 and 7.8.

If the level is too low, add one teaspoon from one of

the “QUICK pHix It UP” packets to the water. Let the water circulate through the spa for five minutes. Test

the pH level again. Repeat until the pH level is cor- rect.

If the level is too high, add one teaspoon from one of

the “QUICK pHix It DOWN” packets to the water. Let the water circulate through the spa for five minutes.

Test the pH level again. Repeat until the pH level is correct.

See WATER CHEMISTRY on page 14 for information concerning proper water maintenance.

STARTING THE HYDROTHERAPY SPA

Once you have tested the GFCI, you should verify the water flow from the pumping unit. Set the air control on the console to the lowest setting (see USING THE CONSOLE on page 12). The pumping unit will heat the water as it pumps. Cover the hydrotherapy spa

with the spa cover. The spa cover must be tight. (See SECURING THE SPA COVER on page 13.) The

water will heat at about 2.0°F (1°C) an hour with the cover on. If you are using the spa indoors, and the

room temperature is maintained at 70°F (21°C), it will take approximately 24 to 26 hours for the water to reach the set temperature.

The temperature and water flow can be set or changed by the controls on the console (see USING THE CONSOLE on page 12).

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