16LX CollectionIMPORTANT: Always fill your spa through the filter bucket afterdraining. Failure to do so may cause air to be trapped in eitherpump, preventing the pump from circulating water. Remove thehose and replace the filter cartridge. Note: DO NOT overtightenfilter cartridge, finger tight only!3. Turn On PowerTurn on power to spa at the home’s circuit breaker to start boot upsequence (Sec. 10.0, page 27). The heater and filter pump willautomatically activate after several seconds. If the control panel LEDflashes water temperature and “COL” or “ICE” this is normal, refer topage 48 for additional information.Note: “COL” and “ICE” will only appear when the spa is in Economymode.4. Activate Jets PumpsTurn on jets pump(s) to ensure proper mixing whenadding start-up chemicals in step 5.5. Add Start-Up ChemicalsAdd the spa water chemicals as recommended by your authorizedJacuzzi dealer. Section 13.0 “Water Quality Maintenance” (page43) for general guidance.WARNING: RISK OF POISONING OR DEATH.Never leave chemicals opened and accessible to anyone.Use chemicals according to the vendors instructions. Alwaysstore chemicals in a safe and/or locked location. Keep awayfrom and out of reach of children.!6. Establish A Stable Sanitizer ReadingEstablish a stable sanitizer reading of no less than 1.0 ppm freechlorine or 2.0 ppm bromine. To ensure healthy water conditions,always maintain a constant sanitizer reading within the levelsrecommended on the inside cover of this manual. If sanitizer levelscannot be stabilized, perform the decontamination procedure steps9-15 on the following page.Note: The “decontamination procedure” steps 9-16 should also be usedafter the spa has been “Winterized” (Section 12.9, page 41) or hasbeen sitting without power for an extended period.7. Set Spa To HeatTo warm spa water to a comfortable temperature,follow these steps:• The LED display on the control panel displays the actual temperatureof the spa water. Press either the COOLER ( ) or WARMER( ) button once to display the “set” temperature for 5 seconds. Ifyou want the water to heat to a different temperature, simply press21