Using the Hydrotherapy Spa

The hydrotherapy spa is designed to seat four adults. The eight jets provide a relaxing massage to sooth away stress, and the strength of the water massage can be adjusted by the air control. The hydrotherapy spa holds 200 gallons of water and offers a heating system (70¡F to 104¡F) and a 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

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.

The power cord is equipped with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), located at the end of the power cord. You should always test the GFCI before using the hydrotherapy spa.

Grounded circuit capable of carrying 15 or more amps

Test and Reset

Buttons

GFCI

First, turn on the hydrotherapy spa by pressing the On/Off Switch on the console. Once the unit is run- ning, press the GFCI ÒtestÓ button. The hydrotherapy spa should shut off. Press the ÒresetÓ button. The hydrotherapy spa should resume normal operation. If the hydrotherapy spa continues to run after the ÒtestÓ button is pressed, then the GFCI is damaged. Do not use the hydrotherapy 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 ÒQUICK pHix It DOWNÓ and ÒQUICK pHix It UP.Ó However, the directions on the bottle of ÒNon-chlorine ShoxÓ and ÒBromine BaseÓ 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 have allowed the water to circulate for a while, you should remove the spa cover and add 1/3 of the ÒBromine BaseÓ bottle, and 1/3 of the ÒNon-chlorine ShoxÓ bottle to the water in the spa. Allow the water to circulate for five min- utes. You should now test the pH level of the water by using the included test strips. Refer to the test strip packaging for instructions on using the test strips. The pH reading should be between 7.2 and 7.8.

If the level is too low, add half of one of the ÒQUICK pHix It UPÓ packets to the water. Let the water circu- late through the spa for five minutes. Test the pH level again. Repeat until the pH level is correct.

If the level is too high, add half of one of the ÒQUICK pHix It DOWNÓ packets to the water. Let the water cir- culate 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 11). The water will heat at about 1.8¡F an hour with the cover on. If you are using the hydrotherapy spa indoors, and the room temperature is maintained at 70¡F, it will take approximately 18 to 22 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).