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NEW SPA FILL
INSTRUCTIONS |
What to do: |
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Step 1 |
After your hot tub has been electrically
connected, it is time to fill the spa with warm
water (if possible). Do not use tap water
that is softened. |
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Step 2 |
Remove the factory installed filter. Place the
end of the garden hose several inches into the
pipe or opening where the filter was located. |
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Step 3 |
Turn on the hose at full pressure and begin to
fill the spa with water. |
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Step 4 |
Check water level to ensure proper fill depth.
The proper fill depth is 2-3 inches above the
top of the spa filter.
Improper fill depth could
lead to improper
circulation. |
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Step 5 |
After your spa is properly filled and the filter
cartridge is replaced, the power should be
turned on immediately (as per your electrician's
instructions). |
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Step 6 |
Turn on the spa's jet buttons. Repeat
turning jets on and off several times to insure
proper operation. If water circulation
cannot be established or other operational
issues exist, please call Watermark's Service
Center at 1-800-530-2133 or e-mail us at
service@watermarkspas.com |
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Step 7 |
After you have filled the spa, add 2 ounces of
stain and scale product. You will add this
product again only upon your next drain and
refill. Stain and scale will remove all
unwanted metals and minerals from the water.
After 15 minutes, add 1 teaspoon of chlorine per
250 gallons of water and 2 bromine tablets (in
skimmer) per 250 gallons of water. See the Spa Care Guide below for start-up, daily, weekly and
monthly spa water chemistry recommendations. |
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Step 8 |
Set the temperature of the spa to your desired
level. 100°
to 104° F is recommended. |
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Note |
If
your spa is located outdoors and temperatures
are expected to be at 32 F or lower, a light
bulb must be placed inside of the equipment area
located under the spa. This is to prevent your
spa from freezing.
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| When: |
What to do: |
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Spa Start-up and Every 4
Months |
Drain and refill your spa.
Do this a minimum of 4 times
per year or more often with
strong usage. |
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Everyday |
Run the pump and filter
system a minimum of 2-4 hours
daily (depending on spa model and capacity). This can be set
automatically in most spas
as per owner's manual. |
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After Each Use |
Close air controls to
minimize chemical
dispersion. Close
cover to prevent water
exposure to elements. |
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As needed |
Check water level to ensure
proper fill depth.
This is 2-3 inches above the
top of the spa filter.
Improper fill depth could
lead to improper
circulation. |
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Once Per Month |
Rinse off filter cartridge
with high pressure hose
(strong water spray).
Occasionally, soak the
filter in a filter
cleaner/degreaser product
for 8-12 hours, then rinse
thoroughly with fresh water. |
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Twice Per Year |
Protect your wooden spa
cabinet by applying "Duckback®"
brand stain. For synthetic
cabinets use 303 Protectant®.
This cleaner may also may be
used to clean your vinyl spa
cover. Do not
use Armor All®.
Do not use products
that contain ammonia (such
as Windex) because use of
ammonia may damage spa
finish. To prevent
cracks, polish/clean spa
finish with approved spa
products only. |
