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Catalina Spas Priming Mode After Power-Up

Display shows Pr or PRIMING; pumps may run intermittently and heater is disabled.

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Possible Causes

Normal startup sequence after power is restored, Air in plumbing after refill, User not exiting priming mode

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Ensure all jets are open and water level is correct before running pumps.

  • Step 1 – Allow priming: After restoring power, the Catalina spa enters priming mode for several minutes. Use the pump buttons to run each pump and purge air from the lines.
  • Step 2 – Exit priming: After 4–5 minutes, the spa should automatically exit priming and display water temperature. If not, follow the manual to exit priming (often pressing a specific button).
  • Step 3 – Bleed air if needed: If pumps are noisy or not moving water, bleed air from pump unions as described in other entries.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5
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