10USING THE HYDROTHERAPY SPAThe hydrotherapy spa is designed to seat two adults.The ten thera-jets can be regulated to provide a relax-ing massage to sooth away stress, and the strengthof the water massage can be adjusted by the air con-trol. The hydrotherapy spa holds 200 gallons of waterand offers an automatic, programmable heating (41°Fto 104°F) and filtration system.The guidelines below explain how to properly use thehydrotherapy spa. Follow these guidelines to maintainthe hydrotherapy spa for your long-term enjoyment.PLUGGING IN THE HYDROTHERAPY SPAOnce the hydrotherapy spa is filled with water andyou have made sure that the cut-off valves to thepump are open, the power cord can be plugged inand the spa can be turned on. Note: The first time thepower cord is plugged in, the spa will turn on auto-matically.When connecting the power cord, plug the power corddirectly into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15or more amps. No other appliance should be on thesame circuit. Replace the power cord immediately if itbecomes damaged.The power cord is equipped with a Ground FaultCircuit Interrupter (GFCI), located at the end of thepower cord. You should always test the GFCI beforeusing the hydrotherapy spa.First, turn on the hydrotherapy spa by pressing thepower button on the console. Once the unit is run-ning, press the GFCI “test” button. The hydrotherapyspa should shut off. Press the “reset” button. Thehydrotherapy spa should resume normal operation. Ifthe hydrotherapy spa continues to run after the “test”button is pressed, then the GFCI is damaged. Do notuse the hydrotherapy spa until the GFCI has beenrepaired or replaced by a qualified electrician.TESTING AND TREATING THE WATERThe hydrotherapy spa comes with a starter chemicalpack for maintaining the water in the spa. Disregardthe directions on the individual packages of “QUICKpHix It DOWN” and “QUICK pHix It UP.” However, thedirections on the bottles of “Non-chlorine Shox” and“Bromine Base” are correct. Always keep the chemi-cals away from children and pets.The first time you use the spa, you should test andtreat the water. You must also treat the water eachtime you refill the spa. Once you have verified thatthe spa is functioning properly, and the water has cir-culated for a while, remove the spa cover and add 1/3of the “Bromine Base” bottle, and 1/3 of the “Non-chlorine Shox” bottle to the water. Allow the water tocirculate for five minutes. You should now test the pHof the water. You will need a pH test kit (not included),which can be obtained at a pool and spa supply store.The pH reading should be between 7.2 and 7.8.If the level is too low, add half of one of the “QUICKpHix It UP” packets to the water. Let the water circu-late through the spa for five minutes. Test the pH levelagain. Repeat until the pH level is correct.If the level is too high, add half of one of the “QUICKpHix It DOWN” packets to the water. Let the water cir-culate through the spa for five minutes. Test the pHlevel again. Repeat until the pH level is correct.See WATER CHEMISTRY on page 16 for informationconcerning proper water maintenance.STARTING THE HYDROTHERAPY SPAOnce you have tested the GFCI, you should verify thewater flow from the pumping unit. Set the air controlon the console to the lowest setting (see USING THECONSOLE on page 12). The pumping unit will heatthe water as it pumps. Cover the hydrotherapy spawith the spa cover. The spa cover must be tight.(See SECURING THE SPA COVER on page 13.) Thewater will heat at about 1.5°F an hour with the coveron. If you are using the spa indoors, and the roomtemperature is maintained at 70°F, it will take approxi-mately 24 to 26 hours for the water to reach the settemperature.The temperature and water flow can be set orchanged by the controls on the console (see USINGTHE CONSOLE on page 12).Test and ResetButtonsGrounded circuitcapable of carrying15 or more ampsGFCI