Aries Portable Spa - Suction Fittings

Page 14
Aries Spas • User Manual
Bottom Suctions
Skimmer
ttings;suctionandreturn.Somearedesignedto
movewaterfromthespatotheequipment(suction
ttings),whileothersmovewaterfromtheequip-
menttothespa(returnttings).
Thespa’sCirculatingPumpcirculatesthewater
bypullingitfromthespaviaSuctionFittings(the
TopSuctionorSkimmer,andtheBottomSuctions),
passingitthroughtheheaterandlter,thenreturn-
ingittothespaviatheCirculationJets,usually
locatednearthelightorstepofthespa.Normally,
therearetwoCirculationJets:oneisanormal-sized
jet,theotherisaverysmalljet.
The
spa'sJetPumpcirculates
waterbypullingitfrom
thespaviaseparateBot-
tomSuctionFittingand
returnsthewaterthrough
theMassageJets.
Suction Fittings
TheTopSuction,or
Skimmer,isdesignedtoskimdebrisfromthewater’ssurface.TheBot-
tomSuctionsaredesignedtopullwateranddirtfromnearthespa’s
bottom.TheSuctionsdrawwaterfromthespawhenevertheCirculating
Pumpisrunning.
It is important that the perforated cover of the suction always
be in place and in good condition.
If it is damaged or broken, it must be replaced immediately.
Dangerous conditions may occur if the spa is operated with
damaged or missing suction covers.