Image Fitness Renew 400 Canadian English Manual - Page 10

Using the Hydrotherapy Spa The spa is designed to seat four adults. The spa holds 200 gallons of water and offers a heating system (70°F to 104°F [ 21°C to 40°C]) and a filtration system. The eight jets provide a relaxing massage to sooth away stress and the intensity of the massage can be adjusted with the air control. The guidelines below explain how to properly use the spa. Follow these guidelines to maintain the spa for your long-term enjoyment. TESTING THE GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), should always test the GFCI before using the spa. To test the GFCI, turn on the spa by pressing the on/off button on the console. Once the spa is running, press the GFCI "test" button. The spa should shut off. Press the "reset" button. The spa should resume normal operation. If the spa continues to run after the "test" button is pressed, the GFCI is damaged. Do not use the spa until the GFCI has been repaired or replaced by a qualified electrician. TESTING AND TREATING THE WATER The spa comes with a starter chemical pack for maintaining the water in the spa. Disregard the directions on the individual packages of "QUICK pHix It DOWN" and "QUICK pHix It UP." However, the directions on the bottle of "Non-chlorine Shox" and "Bromine Base" are correct. Always keep the chemicals away from children and pets. The first time you use the spa, you should test and treat the water. You must also treat the water each time you refill the spa. Once you have verified that the spa is functioning properly, and have allowed the water to circulate for a while, you should remove the spa cover and add 1/3 of the "Bromine Base" bottle, and 1/3 of the "Non-chlorine Shox" bottle to the water in the spa. Allow the water to circulate for five minutes. You should now test the pH level of the water by using the included test strips. Refer to the test strip packaging for instructions on using the test strips. The pH reading should be between 7.2 and 7.8. If the level is too low, add half of one of the "QUICK pHix It UP" packets to the water. Let the water circulate through the spa for five minutes. Test the pH level again. Repeat until the pH level is correct. If the level is too high, add half of one of the "QUICK pHix It DOWN" packets to the water. Let the water circulate through the spa for five minutes. Test the pH level again. Repeat until the pH level is correct. See WATER CHEMISTRY on page 14 for information concerning proper water maintenance. STARTING THE HYDROTHERAPY SPA Once you have tested the GFCI, you should verify the water flow from the pumping unit. Set the air control on the console to the lowest setting (see USING THE CONSOLE on page 12). The pumping unit will heat the water as it pumps. Cover the spa with the spa cover. The spa cover must be tight (see SECURING THE SPA COVER below). The water will heat at about 1.8°F (2°C) per hour with the cover on. If you are using the spa indoors, and the room temperature is maintained at 70°F (21°C), it will take approximately 18 to 22 hours for the water to reach the set tempera ture. The temperature and water flow can be set or changed by the controls on the console (see USING THE CONSOLE on page 12). SECURING THE SPA COVER To secure the spa cover, snap the latches on the spa cover into the buckles on the side panels. Latch To lock the buckles, Key insert the key and turn it clockwise 1/4 turn. To unlock the buckles, insert the key and turn it counterclockwise 1/4 turn. Buckle Always keep the buckles locked when the spa is not in use. Keep the keys in a safe place, out of the reach of children. 10