Cal Spas LTR20111000 manual Priming the Pump, New Portable Spa, Using the control panel

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Priming the Pump

 

The pump will not work properly while

New spa owners often have difficulty the first time they

air is trapped in it. Continuing to operate

start their spa and the pump fails to prime. This can be

the pump in this way will cause damage.

frustrating, but these simple instructions can help you.

 

Sometimes air can become trapped in the pump while filling the spa. You will know this has happened when after you have filled and started the spa, the pump does not seem to function. You will hear the pump operating, but no water will be moving.

There are two methods of priming the pump.

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Using the control panel:

1.Turn the spa on and wait for PR (Priming Mode) to appear on the topside display.

2.Press the JETS button to turn on the pump and let it run for 10 seconds. The pump should be running in low speed.

3.Press the JETS buttons again and let the pump run in high speed for 10 seconds.

4.Press the JETS button again to turn off the pump.

Using the bleeder valve:

1.Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the front panel from the spa and locate the pump.

2.Shut off the power to the spa.

3.Close the gate valve on the discharge side of the pump.

4.Turn the bleeder valve counter clockwise with a small pair of pliers or a flat head screwdriver until the air has been released from the pump.

5.If this is unsuccessful, loosen the white union nut on side of the pump with channel locks. When air is bled out, tighten the nut.

6.Turn on power to the spa and press the JETS button. If there is still air trapped in the pump, repeat steps 2 through 5 until the pump primes.

The pump should be left in the off position for 10 to 15 seconds.

5.Repeat steps 1 through 4 until water is flowing through all the jets and all air is removed from the plumbing.

Note: If you press the Temp button any time during Priming Mode, it will exit that mode and begin Standard Mode.

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Contents LTR20111000, Rev. D 9/14/11 Using the Entertainment System Cleaning and MaintenanceOperating Your Spa AppendixThis First Important Safety InstructionsRead First!This Planning the Best Location Preparing for Your New Portable SpaForYour New Portable Spa Preparing a Good Foundation Preparing forYour New Portable SpaGfci and Wiring Requirements Volt Electrical InstallationTesting the Gfci Breaker Testing the GfciControl System Power Setting Gfci Required Wires Required 240V Gfci and Wiring RequirementsWires Required Spa Model Electrical Installation for 11 kW Heater High Power ConfigurationOFF Position Down On Position Up A10Gfci Wiring Diagram Your New Portable Filling and Powering Up Your Portable SpaSpa Adjust water chemistry Using the bleeder valve Using the control panelPriming the Pump New Portable SpaOperating SpaYour Operating Your Spa5100DV, 6200DV, and 6300DV Electronic Control Operation Initial Start upJet Operation One Pump Systems Switching Heating ModesJet Operation Two and Three Pump Systems Heater LightElectronic Control Auxiliary controls for the 9800 system OperationTime Setting the Temperature LockStandard, Economy, Sleep, and Standby Modes JetsPreset Filter Cycles Circulation Pump Clean up CycleYour Spa OzonePeriodic Reminder Messages Diagnostic MessagesMessage Frequency Action Required Snb Sns Message Meaning Action RequiredStby OperatingYour Electrical Power Efficiency JetsLED Perimeter Lighting Hydro Streamer Waterfall Waterfalls Diverter KnobsAir Venturis Wireless Spa Monitor Adjustable Therapy SystemKey to Clear Water Water ClarityWater Clarity Balancing the Total Alkalinity Testing and Adjusting Spa WaterBalancing the pH Balancing the Calcium HardnessSanitation Using Chlorine as a SanitizerAbout the Pure XL Water Sanitizer Chemical SafetyShocking the Water Ozonator Filter CleaningBather Load Cal Clarity II Bromine Generator Spa capacity gallons Maintenance levelStarting the Spa with Fresh Water Testing the Water Cal Clarity II SettingsAdding BromiCharge to the Water Operating ModesMaintenance Schedule Clarity Troubleshooting Water Clarity ProblemsRemoving and Reseating the Pillows Cleaning and MaintenanceSpa Cover Draining Your Portable Spa Cleaning and Replacing the FilterWinterizing Cold Climate Draining Freeze damage is not covered by your warrantyVacation Care Continuous water flow and drainageJet Removal and Replacement Cleaning Your SpaSpa Cover and Pillows Spa ShellListening to the Radio Using the Entertainment SystemPlaying a CD Inserting and Ejecting a DiskSynchronizing the Remote Control with the Docking Station Using the EntertainmentIPod Docking Station SystemAppendix Replacement PartsWaterfalls Air Control ValveDrains Water Diverter ValvesPillows FiltersPure XL UV Water Sanitizer Replacement Cabinet PanelsLED Lights Diamond Series CoversEscape Series ES848B / ES848L / ES861B 93 x ES861L / ES864B / ES864L Family SeriesPlatinum Series Fitness SeriesUltimate Fitness Series Exercise Program Keeping Fit with your SpaConnecting the Exercise Equipment Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solutions TroubleshootingPossible Causes Possible Solutions Symptom Water ProblemsPump does not work Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solutions Pump ProblemsPortable Spas Limited WarrantyAuthorized Repairs and Service Manufacturer WarrantyProration of Warranty Acts That Will Void This WarrantyExclusions Customer ServiceDisclaimers Legal RemediesPortable Spa Portable Spa Locating the product serial number Warranty Registration