Specifications

9
Startup Procedures
IMPORTANT:
Your Arctic Spa
®
has been thoroughly tested during the manufacturing process to
ensure reliability and long-term customer satisfaction. Before filling the spa, wipe
the spa shell clean with a soft rag.
The following instructions must be read and followed exactly to ensure a successful
start-up or refill.
1) Ensure the electrical connections have been made in accordance with this manual.
2) Ensure all O-Rings have been installed into unions and unions have been tightened sufficiently.
3) Ensure all ball valves are open, and the drain has been closed.
4) Using a garden hose with a pre-filter, fill the spa with pre-filtered water to the bottom of the
pillows (or approximately 6”, 15 cm above the base of the floating weir).
5) Once the spa is filled to the proper level, turn the power to the spa on, by turning on the GFCI
/RCD breaker in your panel.
6) The jet pump, heating system and all internal plumbing will achieve a partial prime as the spa is
filled. To check the operation of the jet system and to remove any remaining air from the
plumbing system, follow these steps:
a) All Models: Push the Pump 1 button a second time to turn the pump to high
speed. Allow to run for 1 minute.
b) Signature, Ultra,Epic, and Legend series: Push Pump 2 button also. This pump runs at high speed
only. Run for one minute.
c) Legend and Epic series: Push Pump 3 also. This pump runs at high speed only. Run for one
minute. Once the jet system is fully operational (as indicated by strong, non-surging jets),
priming of the spa is complete. Push each Pump button once to turn the pumps off.
d) Epic Series push pump #4 and #5 buttons once to turn on and run for one minute.
IMPORTANT: Weak or surging jets are an indication of a low water level, a clogged filter cartridge, or
an improperly adjusted filter weir.
7) Adjust the chemicals and balance the water according to your dealer’s instructions. A guideline
is also included in this manual, under the Water Maintenance Section.
8) Set the temperature control to the desired temperature (between 100ºF and 104ºF (38ºC and
40ºC), then place the insulated cover on the spa and allow the water temperature to stabilize
(approximately 16 hours). Make sure you secure the cover in place using the cover locks.
Periodically check the spa water temperature.