Newbie: Jacuzzi J315. Are pillows removable for purge? Anything else?

[sadelman]

Just received delivery of my Jacuzzi J315 and waiting for electrical hook up. I have been doing my reading and so far here are my plans once I fill it. 

1. Purge with Ahh-some as directed, drain. 

2. Purchase K2006 test kit for testing

3. Balance and sanitize water (Calcium>TA>Ph>chlorine)

 

Two questions:

1. Am I missing anything I should be doing?

2. All I read says to remove the pillows for any purge but this model has the 'Hydrosooth Pillows' which do not look to be removable by myself. Is this an issue?

 

Thanks