Important: The equipment should never be operated
without water in the spa. Serious damage to the
equipment will occur.
1. Installing your cover: Your Riptide spa cover comes
with tie-down straps and locking hardware to attach
the cover to the spa cabinet or decking.
2. Check drain valves: Check that the spa drain valve
is fully closed.
3. Tighten equipment ttings: In the equipment
compartment, hand-tighten all PVC pipe unions,
pump bleed valve and pump drain plugs to prevent
4. Check Valve: Verify that all valves aside from the
INSTALLATION & SET-UP
drainage valves described previously are in the fully
open position. A valve that is half closed will result in a
5. Fill the spa: Fill the spa to approximately the halfway
point on the skimmer.
6. If you live in a hard water area and have access to
softened water. The calcium balance of the spa water
should be approximately 40-250 ppm.
6. Check for leaks: After the Riptide spa is full, but
equipment in the equipment compartment for signs of
can be hand-tightened, call your authorised Riptide
dealer.
CONTROL PANEL OPERATIONS
CONTROL SYSTEM FEATURES
on Riptide spas allows total management of the
water temperature and jet power at the touch of a
button. Also included is an automatic timer switch
and operational safety features to ensure a safe and
relaxing spa experience.
Heater control
You can set the water temperature to your personal
preference. You can also set the water temperature in
advance ensuring your spa is ready for use anytime
you wish.
Jet control
The speed of the jets is fully adjustable via the simple
to operate buttons on the control panel.
Audio system
2 transducer speakers and a sub woofer speaker.
Safety features
The control system has multiple safety features
protection, high and low temperature protection
and anti dry heating protection to guarantee the spa
operates safely. The control box is fully waterproof
with International Protection Rating (IP) 55.