Alps Electric Tigra XLS - Manual (Page 7)

ALPS-Spas 4400 Steve Reynolds Blvd. Norcross, Georgia 30093
770-381-2022 Fax: 770-925-1900 www.ALPS-spas.com
FILLING THE HOT TUB WITH WATER
1. Clear all the debris from your hot tub.
2. Use a garden hose to fi ll your hot tub with water.
3. Fill just underneath the highest pillow or to the mark on the fi lter faceplate.
APPLYING POWER
Note: All power connections must be installed by a licensed electrician. Please follow the
electrical diagram located in the owner’s package.
1. Once power is connected turn breaker
on.
2. Refer to page 4, Controls.
2. Make sure all pumps are free of air
locks.
3. You may experience a pump air lock.
This is uncommon, but if you have a
pump running but see no water action
you may have to loosen the nut on the
pump inside the cabinet. Turn the
pump off, loosen the nut until you see
water drip, and turn the pump back on
high. Once you have fl ow, tighten the
nut.
CHEMICALS
Once all pumps are primed and all operations are working
properly it is time to add chemicals:
You should have an adequate supply of chemicals on hand for your
hot tub. Your dealer should provide or assist you in obtaining the
proper chemicals. Below are recommended chemicals for proper water treatment.
One bottle of pH Balance- This will keep your pH levels accurate for 3-5 months.
One Frog- this is a mineral dispenser (one provided with your hot tub) which is good for
3-5 months.
Chlorinated Shock: 2-3 cap fulls per week (depending on usage).
Bromine Tables: 2-3 tablets every few weeks or until dissolved.
Defoamer: Use as needed (eliminates suds in the water).
pH BALANCE
pH is a measure of water acidity. On a scale of 0 to 14, 7.6 is the ideal point of balance. A
measurement below 7.2 indicates that your water is more acidic. This water condition results in
corrosion of the equipment metal components. A measurement above 7.8 indicates that water is
more alkaline. This water
condition causes calcium deposits and scaling in the equipment
and hot tub. Both conditions are detrimental and cause damage.
FILL UP AND START INSTRUCTIONS
The following procedures should
be followed on initial startup and
whenever the hot tub is drained for
routine maintenance.
CAUTION
Never store spa
chemicals inside the
spa’s equipment bay!
!
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