Owner`s manual
START-UP PROCEDURE
Your spa is equipped with solid-state Comfort Con-
trols specific to your spa model. Please see SPA
CONTROL OPERATION for your specific spa model.
To start your spa, you need a spa water test kit and an
underwater thermometer. It is important to follow each
of these steps when starting your spa. Once you
have completed the following steps, refer to the
instructions in your start-up kit for proper start-up
water maintenance, or see MARQUIS CARE AND
ENJOYMENT GUIDE, Marquis SpaCare Start-up Kit.
NOTE: Your spa has been filled and test-run at the
factory. The first time your spa is filled with water, some
discoloration from residual test water may appear. This
will disappear when the spa is completely filled and the
filtration system is functioning. Test the water for the
proper chemical balance and adjust as necessary.
Marquis SpaCare products are recommended. (See
WATER TREATMENT.) PROPER CHEMICAL BAL-
ANCE IS IMPORTANT for your safety and the
longevity of your spa.
THERAPY PUMP(S)
Allow the spa to circulate on high-speed (see SPA
CONTROL OPERATION) for four to five minutes to
discharge air from the plumbing system. Do not
expect hot water immediately from the jets; the
heater will take several hours to heat the water.
Start-up procedure for all models
1. Place spa on a hard, flat, level surface. Make
sure the power supply is off.
2. Make sure the suction guard(s) in the footwell
are in place and undamaged.
3. Open the equipment door. Close the drain valve
in the equipment bay. Screw the plug in the hose
connector located on the external DuraBase.
Tighten all disconnects and open all shut-off
valves.
4. Install filter cartridges. (See INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS, Filter Cartridges.)
5. Fill the spa with water to two-thirds of the way
up the Vortex skimmer openings. The use of a
Fill Filter is recommended, especially in areas
with high mineral content in the water.
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starting your spa
Fill spa with water to
two-thirds of the way
up the Vortex skimmer
opening.
MARQUIS SPAS
Close drain valve in
equipment bay (shown
in open position).
Screw plug in hose
connector.
Screw pump plug into
face of pump.