__9. Make sure any wrinkles in the liner are smoothed out and add
about 1-2 inches of water. Stop filling, add one tablespoon of chlorine
from your water treatment kit. Hint: Now is a good time to get out any
remaining wrinkles. For those who have a 300+ with a seat, you will
need to stop filling again when the water is 1-2 inches above the seat to
smooth any wrinkles.
__10. To smooth out wrinkles, press on the wrinkle and move the mate-
rial outward. Pulling on the liner and tucking it into the corner edge also
helps to eliminate the wrinkles. When all wrinkles are removed, contin-
ue to fill until the water level is about 2 inches above the highest jet.
__11. As the tub fills, check threaded connections for leaks. Hint: If you
see a leak, don’t panic. Turn off the water and tighten the nut(s) until
the connections stop leaking.
__12. Plug the Hydromate into a grounded, three-hole, 110-120 volt
outlet with an isolated power supply of 15 amps. The light on your plug
will light up, and in 10 seconds, your pump will start. An isolated power
supply is an existing 15 amp circuit with no other appliance or power
drain on it. The tub is the only item connected on the circuit.
__13. Get the foam insulation piece from the accessory package and
place it between the Hydromate and the tub. Now cover the foam with
the vinyl cover and Velcro it at the bottom.
__14. Open your water treatment kit and follow the recommendations to
treat and test your water. Make sure you read the water treatment sec-
tion in this manual. Failure to do so could damage your liner and void
your warranty.
__15. Congratulations! Your Softub is now ready to heat to your de-
sired temperature. Push the increase (Λ) button to make the water hot-
ter or the decrease (V) button to lower the water temperature. Set the
temperature where you will be most comfortable.
Hint: The tub will heat faster if you turn off the air control (fewer bub-
bles) - it’s the handle on top of the Hydromate, and cover the tub with
the lid. The water temperature will rise at about 1 - 2 degrees F per
hour, depending on the model. The Softub will turn off after the water
reaches the set temperature. See TEMPERATURE SETTING, page 12,
to adjust temperature.
It is the responsibility of the tub owner to make sure the above installation
conditions are met as well as to follow the Safety and Warning Instruc-
tions. Softub, Inc. is not responsible for any damage, which may result
from water spillage, excessive humidity, or structural loading. Please take
all precautions necessary to ensure years of joyful use of your Softub.
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