Lifesmart LS500 5-Person 23-Jet 110v Plug and Play Spa with Thermal Locking Cover

Hello, Dan! Our spas do not come with shims, as your new spa needs a full, solid foundation. The area your spa sits on must be able to support the spa, the water, and those who use it. A concrete foundation or reinforced deck are most effective. If the foundation is inadequate, it may shift or settle after the spa is in place, causing stress to the shell or components. You can check out the pre-delivery guide for more information here: https://images.homedepot-static.com/catalog/pdfImages/f4/f40a8b0e-42f6-4318-8530-644ce839e313.pdf - Happy soaking!

Hello! Here is the 50 sq. ft. filter for your LS500 Plus: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Lifesmart-Replacement-Spa-Filter-50-sq-ft-78460/203161156 -- Model # 78460. Happy soaking!

ADJUSTING PRESET FILTER CYCLES Filter duration is programmable between 0.5 and 6 hours in 30 minute increments (0.5 hours) for both filter cycles. To program the cycle times: 1. Press and hold Light button for 5 seconds until F1 is displayed. 2. Press the Plus or Minus button to adjust the cycle time for F1. 3. Press the Light button to store the F1 cycle and move to the F2 cycle. 4. Press the Plus or Minus button to adjust the cycle time for F2. 5. Wait 15 seconds to allow the exit timer to expire and store the setting. IMPORTANT: To reset the first filter cycle start time, skip step 5 and continue pressing the Light button until the actual temperature is displayed. Powering down of the spa will also reset the first filter start time. FILTER CYCLE SUSPENSION: The filter cycle will be suspended every time a jet pump or light is activated manually during the filter cycle time. The suspension will end 10 minutes after the completion of the manual use. OPERATIONAL MODES The Standard Mode is the default operational mode preset from the factory. STANDARD MODE: Is programmed to maintain the desired temperature with periodic water circulation (sampling) to sample and heat the water to the set temperature. The Following Three Modes are only used with LS550 Plus & LS600DX/CORONDO HD MODELS ECONOMY MODE This will reduce the set temperature of the spa by 20°F. Water sampling and heating of the water is only done during the filter cycles. SLEEP MODE: Water sampling and heating is only done during the filter cycles while trying to bring the spa water up to the set temperature. QUIET MODE: Maintains temperature with periodic sampling between the start of F1 and the end of F2 while not allowing any water sampling to happen between the end of F2 and the start of F1. To enter the programming screen and toggle between Standard, Economy, Sleep and Quiet Modes the following is required: 1. Press and hold the Light button for 5 seconds. 2. Press the Light button several times until St, Ec, SL, or nt is displayed. 3. Use the Plus or Minus button to choose between the Modes. St = Standard Mode, Ec = Economy Mode, SL Sleep = Mode and nt = Quiet Mode. 4. Wait 15 seconds to allow the exit timer to expire and store the setting. OFF MODE: This mode allows you to stop all spa functions for 30 minutes to perform quick spa maintenance To place the spa in OFF MODE, press and hold the Jets button for 5 seconds. The display will toggle between OFF and water temperature when in the OFF MODE. To stop the OFF MODE before the 30 minute cycle time is complete, simply tap (short press) the Jet button. FAHRENHEIT/CELSIUS SETTING To change water temperature display to either Fahrenheit or Celsius, press and hold Light button for 5 seconds until F1 is displayed. Press the Light button several times until F or C is displayed. Press the Plus or Minus button to change. Wait 15 seconds to allow the exit timer to expire and store the setting.

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WATER CHEMISTRY GUIDELINES The following step-by-step instructions are a recommended guideline for balancing water chemistry. If unsure about any step in the process, please contact a Customer Care Associate at (888) 961-7727 Ext. 8440. Initially, it is advisable to identify what minerals (e.g. iron) are present in the local source water. This will provide a better understanding of how to treat the water. Please follow the four steps below and be sure to achieve the correct levels in each area before moving onto the next step. STEP #1: ESTABLISH PROPER PH LEVEL: The recommended range for pH is between 7.2 and 7.8. If the reading is too high, lower the pH by using a pH Down/Decreaser (sodium bisulfate). If the pH level needs to be increased, do so with a pH Up/Increaser (sodium hydrogen carbonate). Any pH Up or Down should be added one teaspoon at a time, waiting one-half hour between application and re-measuring. STEP #2: MEASURE TOTAL ALKALINITY: The ideal range is between 40-120 parts per million (PPM). If the total alkalinity is too high, it should be reduced by using an Alkalinity Down/Decreaser (sodium bisulfate). If the total alkalinity is too low, it can be increased by adding an Alkalinity UP/Increaser (sodium bicarbonate or sodium hydrogen carbonate). These products should be added in small amounts – a teaspoon at a time. After adding one teaspoon, wait one half hour before re-measuring. Once the safe range of total alkalinity is established, proceed to the next step. STEP #3: DETERMINE CALCIUM HARDNESS: It is important to bring the calcium reading between 50-150 PPM. If the reading requires adjustment, it should now be corrected. If the water is too soft (a low reading) calcium hardness should be added to the water to increase the PPM reading. If the water is too hard (a high reading), it can be corrected by either: (A) a mixture of hard and soft water added to attain a reading in the safe range, or (B) addition of stain and scale control. If calcium hardness is a problem with the local source water (either too hard or too soft) a test kit, which measures calcium hardness, is essential. STEP #4: SANITIZING: After steps 1-3 are complete, the spa must be sanitized using Chlorine (sodium dichlor). Add 2 teaspoons of Chlorine, and increase as necessary to reach a level of 3-5 ppm. Check and maintain this level weekly, and before and after using the spa. IMPORTANT NOTE: A granulated sodium dichlor is highly recommended for sanitizing spa water, granular bromine may also be used. Never use compressed sanitizers even with a floater. As with any other chemicals, the sanitizer should be introduced to the spa with the jets running a minimum of 10 minutes. WEEKLY SHOCK: Using a potassium monopersulfate (MPS) shock, add approximately 2 oz. spreading it over the water while the jets are running. Shocking is achieved by adding the MPS to turbulent water. Leave the cover off and jets on for 10 minutes. Then shut jets off and return the cover to the closed position to maintain heat. IMPORTANT: Damage caused by dirty, clogged, or calcified filters; damage to the spa surface caused by improper use of chemicals to lie on the surface; damage caused by improper pH balance, improper calcium hardness level or other improper water chemistry is not covered under the spa warranty...

No you cannot. that's the hottest temp that just about any hot tub will get any higher can cause external and interal damage to the body . At that temp ( 104* ) Soaking in a hot tub with water heated past 104 degrees Fahrenheit, for example, can raise human body temperature to the point of heat stroke (or impairment of the body’s ability to regulate its internal temperature). These conditions can be fatal even to fully healthy adults. Small children under the age of 12 the water temp should only be 100 degrees max. Before entering the hot tub, users should check the water temperature with an accurate thermometer; hot tub thermostats may error in regulating water temperatures by as much as four degrees..Women who are pregnant should consult their doctor about the temp of water before entering hot tub. Persons with medical history of heart disease, circulatory problems, and diabetes or blood pressure problems should obtain their physician’s advice before using hot tubs and what temp the hot tub should be. Hot tubs are very relaxing, and can make you feel calm, at peace, and maybe even fall asleep. Alcohol also relaxes the muscles and the brain. If you combine the two, you may pass out while soaking, and slip under the water and potentially drown. Alcohol also makes you lose your ability to pay attention to your body, increasing the likelihood of this happening

Comes with cover; No Stairs. Bought that seperate with one it recommends

There are valves to control jets and have higher jet propulsion coming from certain jets. Really great high power jets in my opinion. On 110 V doesn’t appear to be a high/low pump adjustment. Just alter control valves for higher or lower flow.

The measurement is as follows: Interior Depth (in.) 84 Interior Height (in.) 32 Interior Width (in.) 74 Product Depth (in.) 87 Product Height (in.) 34 Product Width (in.) 77

Yes. Simple plug in outlet that has a gfi attached