Can someone tell me what this pool equipment thing is and what it does...

Be sure your valves are set to for suction and return to spa only. Then turn on the blower.
 
You must have the pump on for the spa blower to work right. If you only turn on the blower, you'll get big slow bubbles coming up along the sides instead of small fast bubbles that relieve the sore body.
 
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