Installation & Setup
Delivery
When you purchase a spa, such as Clearwater Spas, they are delivered to their final location.
You will want to be present on delivery day to inspect the spa for any damage. With a few helpers on hand, follow your plan and move the tub to its final location.
Positioning the Spa
Moving the hot tub to its final location is easy for 2 to 3 people depending on its size. Since the tub will arrive on a pallet, a pallet jack is an easy tool to use.
Furniture or piano dollies are other options. These wheeled frames are available at moving companies to rent or buy.
Sections of lawn or uneven ground are easy to navigate with a smooth runway. Cut a 4’ X 8’ piece of plywood in half, yielding two 2’ X 8’ sheets. Move one sheet in front of the other as the spa moves forward.
Pre-Fill Prep
With the tub placed in its final location and the power connected, it’s time to begin the startup procedure. Familiarizing yourself with the features and functions of the spa is important, so read the owner’s manual completely before continuing.
- Remove exterior panels
- Hand tighten loose unions at the heater and each pump
- Open gate valves by pulling the handle up & locking it using the Gate Keeper
- Remove filters from spa filter chamber
- Clean the interior with a pH neutral, non-foaming cleaner
- Rinse the spa shell
- Fill with about 12″ of water
- Open the drain valve to release the dirty water
- Close the drain valve
Filling your Spa
Before finally filling your hot tub, take stock of the condition of your water source. Use a PreFresh hose-end spa pre-filter if your water is from a well, or has other impurities.
Also double check your manual for the recommended fill height, as it can vary between spa brands.
Insert the hose into the empty filter chamber and fill the spa.
Power Up
The spa must be full of water before turning it on. Powering on your hot tub without water can damage the heater.
- Turn on the power at the GFCI breaker or plug-in
- Reinstall the filter
- Check the pumps by pressing the “Jets” buttons on the keypad
- Look for leaks inside the cabinet while the pumps are running
- Set the heat to your desired temperature
- Replace and secure the cabinet panels
Note: It can take from several hours to a full day for the tub to heat up.
Balance & Sanitize
Now that the tub is full and everything checks out, it’s time to balance and sanitize the water.
