Cal Spas ESCAPE - Filling, Powering Up, and Pump Priming; Filter Preparation and Installation

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2.7 Filling and Powering Up your Portable Spa2.7 Filling and Powering Up your Portable Spa
This applies to all spa owners EXCEPT those with the Cal Clarity II Bromine generator. See instructions on page
66 for bromine generator operating instructions and spa filling procedures.
Step 1.Step 1.
Inspect the spa equipment.
Inspect all plumbing connections in the equipment area of your spa.
• Make Sure unions in the equipment pack are tight. (Be careful not to over-tighten the plumbing fittings.)
• If your spa has gate valves, make sure they are all in the UP or OPEN position.
• Make sure the drain valve is closed and capped.
NOTE: Never run the spa with the gate valves closed or without water circulating for long periods of time.
Step 2.Step 2.
Remove the cartridge from the filter canister.
Unscrew the cartridge and remove it.
NOTE: Aer you remove the filter, remove the plastic wrapper and soak it in water for 30 minutes before
you replace it. A dry filter can allow air into the filtration system which can cause the pump to fail to prime.
Never try to pull the filter cartridge while the spa is running in low or high speed (i.e., any speed).
Step 3.Step 3.
Fill the spa.
Place a garden hose in the filter canister and fill your spa with regular tap water about six inches from the top.
If the water level is too low or too high, your spa will not operate properly.