Strong Pools and Spas Patriot Spa - Manual (Page 8)

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Startup Preparations
- Make sure that if spa is equipped with gate valves, that valves are opened. (These gate
valves are easily noticed in your access area by the distinct “T” shaped handle.)
- When filling your spa remove the filter, and place hose into filter area.This will fill the plumb-
ing first, and hopefully reduce the chance of air lock.
- Fill your spa above top jets (excluding neck jets).
POWERING SPA
- Power up spa, Controls will read (Pr), this indicates priming mode, which is intended to clear
unwanted air. Priming mode will last less than five (5) minutes and begin normal operations.
A - Most spas do not require pump priming
B - Purge will clear lines of un-desired air pockets
C - If pump makes inconsistent sounds, “cavitations”,then it will need primed (this can be
done by loosening the unions)
- Top display will then read water temperature.
Due to the variations in spas and outside conditions, spas may take up to 24 hours to
reach desired temperature.