Owners Manual - Arctic Spas®
Startup Procedures
IMPORTANT:
Your Arctic Spa
®
has been thoroughly tested during the manufacturing
process to ensure reliability and long-term customer satisfaction. Before
lling the spa, wipe the spa shell clean with a soft rag. Make sure to ll
spa through lter bucket.
The following instructions must be read and followed exactly to ensure a
successful start-up or rell.
1) Ensure the electrical connections have been made in accordance with this manual.
2) Ensure all O-Rings have been installed into unions and unions have been tightened
suciently.
3) Ensure all ball valves are open, and the drain has been closed. The spas drain tting
located on the external cabinet.
4) Using a garden hose in the lter bucket, ll the spa with pre-ltered water to the bottom
of the pillows (or approximately 6”, 15 cm above the base of the oating weir).
5) Once the spa is lled to the proper level, turn the power to the spa on, by turning on the
GFCI /RCD breaker in your panel.
6) The jet pump, heating system and all internal plumbing will achieve a partial prime as the
spa is lled. To check the operation of the jet system and to remove any remaining air from
the plumbing system, follow these steps:
a) All Models: Push the pump 1 button a second time to turn the pump to high
speed. Allow to run for 1 minute.
b) Signature: Push pump 2 button also. This pump runs at high speed only.
Run for one minute.
c) Legend and Legend Select: Push pump 3 also. This pump runs at high speed
only. Run for one minute.
d) SDS Series push pump 4 button once to turn on and run for one minute. Once the jet
system is fully operational (as indicated by strong, non-surging jets), priming of the
spa is complete. Push each pump button once to turn the pumps o.
IMPORTANT: Weak or surging jets can be indication of a low water level, or a clogged lter
cartridge.
7) Adjust the chemicals and balance the water according to your dealer’s instructions. A
guideline is also included in this manual, under the Water Maintenance Section.
8) Set the temperature control to the desired temperature (between 100ºF and 104ºF (38ºC
and 40ºC), then place the insulated cover on the spa and allow the water temperature to
stabilize (approximately 16 hours). Make sure you secure the cover in place using the
cover locks. Periodically check the spa water temperature. When the water temperature
climbs above 85ºF (29ºC), proceed to the next step.
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