Installation and Setup
Pre-Fill Checklist
Important: The equipment should never be operated without water in the spa. Serious damage to the pump and heater may occur.
Step 2: Tighten Equipment Fittings: Hand tighten all PVC pipe unions located in the equipment compartment. This will prevent the possibility of a leak. NOTE: Fittings can loosen during shipment.
Step 1: Check Drain Cap: There is a drain cap included in
Step 3: Check Slice Valve Keepers: Verify that a slice
the Owner’s Packet. Make sure this drain cap is securely
valve keeper is installed on each slice valve. Slice valve
tightened to the end of the drain hose.
keepers prevent the slice valve from vibrating shut during shipment or operation. A slice valve that closes will result in a noisy pump due to the lack of water flow. NOTE: Slice valves are not installed on the Tadpole 251 or Tadpole 362. For all Tadpole models, omit this step.
22