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Sundance Spas 850 Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Hot Tub Owner Information ...1 Important Safety Instructions...2 Locating Your Sundance Hot Tub ...8 General Electrical Safety Instructions...9 Electrical Installation Instructions (240V)...1 1 Power Supply Options and Requirements...12 Start Up Instructions...13 Operating Instructions...15 View ...15 Light ...15 Air Injection ...15 Jets ...1 7 Selecting the Desired Massage Action ...18...
  • Page 3 Water Quality Maintenance ...28 pH Control...29 Sanitizing ...29 Other Additives ...29 Optional SunZone™ Water Maintenance System...29 Troubleshooting...30 Display Messages ...30 Troubleshooting Procedures ...32 Electrical Wiring Diagram ...34 Typical Spa Wiring Diagrams A-B ...35...

  • Page 4: Important Hot Tub Owner Information

    Read and carefully follow the requirements for your hot tub’s support base (found in the section titled, “Locating Your Sundance Hot Tub”). Sundance Spas constantly strives to offer the finest hot tubs available, therefore modifications and enhancements may be made which affect the specifications , illustrations and/or instructions contained herein.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including: 1) WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times. WARNING: A grounding wire connector is provided on this unit to con- nect a minimum No.
  • Page 6 8) WARNING: To Reduce the Risk of Injury: a) The water in a hot tub should never exceed 104˚F (40˚C). Water tem- peratures between 100˚F (38˚C) and 104˚F (40˚C) are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for young children and when hot tub use exceeds 10 minutes.

  • Page 7: Save These Instructions

    c) At least two lugs marked “Bonding Lugs” are provided on the external surface or on the inside of the supply terminal box/compartment. To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect the local common bonding grid in the area of the hot tub to these terminals with an insulated or bare copper conductor not smaller than No.
  • Page 8 AVERTISSEMENT: POUR EVITER L’EVANOUISSEMENT ET LA NOYADE EVENTUELLE, NE PRENDRE NI DROGUE NI ALCOOL AVANT D’UTILISER LA CUVE DE RELAXATION NI QUAND ON S’Y TROUVE. WARNING: Pregnant or possibly pregnant women should consult a physi- cian before using a hot tub. AVERTISSEMENT: LES FEMMES ENCEINTES, QUE LEUR GROSSESSE SOIT CONFIRMEE OU NON, DEVRAIENT CONSULTER UN MEDECIN AVANT D’UTILISER LA CUVE DE RELAXATION .
  • Page 9 CAUTION: Maintain water chemistry in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. ATTENTION: LA TENEUR DE L’EAU EN MATIERES DISSOUTES DOIT ETRE CONFORME AUX DIRECTIVES DU FABRICANT. WARNING: The use of alcohol or drugs can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs. AVERTISSEMENT: LA CONSOMMATION D’ALCOOL OU DE DROGUE AUG- MENTE CONSIDERABLEMENT LES RISQUES D’HYPERTHERMIE MORTELLE DANS UNE CUVE DE RELAXATION .
  • Page 10 Persons suffering from heart disease, diabetes, high or low blood pres- sure, and any condition requiring medical treatment, pregnant women, the elderly, or infants should consult with a physician before using a hot tub. 2. The Consumer Products Safety Commission has stated that the water temperature in a hot tub should not exceed 104˚F (40˚C).

  • Page 11: Locating Your Sundance Hot Tub

    Locating Your Sundance Hot tub IMPORTANT: Because of the combined weight of the hot tub, water and users, it is extremely important that the base upon which the hot tub rests be smooth, flat, level and capable of uniformly supporting this weight, without shifting or settling, for the entire time the hot tub is in place.

  • Page 12: General Electrical Safety Instructions

    General Electrical Safety Instructions Your new Sundance hot tub is equipped with the "state-of-the-art" SentryTM equipment system. It contains the most advanced safety and self-protective equipment in the industry. Nonetheless, this hot tub must be installed prop- erly to insure dependable usage. Please contact your dealer or local building department should you have any questions regarding your installation.
  • Page 13 Ill. No. 1 Equipment Area Ill. No. 1.2 Terminal Block 240V Wire Connection TB 3 BLACK GREEN 1. Terminal Block 2. Bonding Lug Page 10...
  • Page 14 Electrical Installation Instructions For Connection to 240V Service IMPORTANT NOTICE: The electrical wiring of this hot tub must meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and any applicable state or local codes. The electrical circuit must be installed by a qualified electri- cian and approved by a local building/electrical inspection authority.

  • Page 15: Power Supply Options And Requirements

    POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Sundance hot tubs are designed to provide optimum performance and flexi- bility of use when connected to the maximum electrical service as listed below. However, they are shipped configured for the most commonly pre- ferred electrical connection -- 50A, 240V If you prefer, your Sundance dealer can perform a minor circuit board modifi- cation to allow the hot tub to accept different electrical service.

  • Page 16: Start Up Instructions

    Start Up Instructions CAMEO, OPTIMA, ALTAMAR, MARIN and CAPRI FOR BEST RESULTS, READ EACH STEP IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THAT STEP. 1. PREPARE THE HOT TUB FOR FILLING • Clear all debris from the hot tub. (Although the hot tub shell has been polished at the factory, you may want to treat it with a specially formu- lated hot tub cleaner and wax available from your dealer prior to filling the first time.)
  • Page 17 5 ADD START-UP CHEMICALS Add the hot tub water chemicals as recommended by your Sundance Dealer. (See the section titled WATER QUALITY MAINTENANCE (page 28) for general guidance.) 6. SET HOT TUB TO HEAT To warm the hot tub water up to a comfortable temperature, follow these steps: •...

  • Page 18: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Your Sundance hot tub has a touch-sensitive control panel, Massage Selector valves and air control knobs located on the top rim of the hot tub (See Ill. 3, items 1, 2, 4, 7). These controls let you operate many of the special functions of your Sundance hot tub.
  • Page 19 COMMAND CENTER These display temperature setting and increase or decrease temperature setting and other Scrolls menu through filter programmable features. cycle programming features. (LCD Screen not shown) Inverts the Controls the hot tub Controls the air main 4-digit light (bright, dim, blower.

  • Page 20: Jets

    JETS The sensor pad labeled JETS controls the 2-speed pump 1. Pressing this sen- sor cycles pump 1 from off, to low speed, to high speed, and back to off. JETS 2 — On models with two jet pumps, JETS 2 controls the high-speed pump 2.

  • Page 21: Selecting The Desired Massage Action

    SELECTING THE DESIRED MASSAGE ACTION Your Sundance hot tub is equipped to allow you to customize the massage action you desire. Customizing the Massage Most Sundance Models incorporate Massage Selectors which allow you to customize the massage and performance by diverting water between various jet systems.

  • Page 22: Automatic Filtration Cycles

    CAUTION: Use Only Sundance SunScents tub. Never remove the SunScents reason. Install webbed bead bag directly into SunScents Never use this dispenser for any other type of fragrance. Always make certain that the dispenser cap is securely in place before operating the hot tub’s air blower.

  • Page 23: Programming Instructions

    Programming Instructions ADJUSTING THE TIME OF DAY The Sentry control system remembers the time of day even in the event of a prolonged power outage. However, it may occasionally be necessary to reset the time of day. For example: if you are not in the Pacific Time Zone you will want to reset the time for your own time zone.

  • Page 24: Programmable Operation Time For Circulation Pump

    (4) Press DISPLAY to make the filter cycle programming characters disap- pear from the screen and the main display return to showing the water tem- perature. If no sensor is pressed within 30 seconds, the screen automatically returns to normal display. At any time, you may check the programming of any aspect of any filter cycle by first pressing CYCLE then moving through the menu by pressing either CYCLE or SELECT.

  • Page 25: Choosing The "Standard" Or "Economy" Mode

    To unlock the filter cycle programming to make changes, simply press DISPLAY, MODE and DOWN within five seconds each. CHOOSING THE “STANDARD” OR “ECONOMY” MODE Pressing MODE switches your hot tub between the “standard” and “econo- my” operating modes. The mode currently selected is displayed on the right side of the LCD screen.

  • Page 26: Hot Tub Maintenance

    To unlock the temperature setting so that it can be adjusted, simply follow the instructions above under “To Unlock the Panel.” Hot tub Maintenance Proper and regular maintenance of your hot tub will help it retain its beauty and performance. Your authorized Sundance Dealer can supply you with all the information, supplies and accessory products you will need to accomplish this.

  • Page 27: Draining And Refilling

    Periodically, the filter cartridge will need a more thorough cleaning to remove imbedded oils and minerals. For this, we suggest cleaning as above and then soaking the cartridge overnight in a plastic container filled with a solution of water and a specially formulated filter cleanser available from your Sundance dealer.

  • Page 28: Cleaning The Interior Of The Hot Tub

    Once the hose is connected and the end placed where you want the water to drain, open the valve by pulling the “T” handle outward from the pipe. After draining, always remember to close the "T" handle valve and reinstall the threaded plug (to prevent water from seeping past the valve) prior to refilling.

  • Page 29: Intelli-Jet Cleaning Procedure

    INTELLI-JET CLEANING PROCEDURE If you experience a sticky rotational jet, perform the following cleaning procedure. In most of these cases debris is present in the jet bearings and must be cleared to achieve proper operation. Note: This procedure is considered normal maintenance for this type of jet. Procedure 1.

  • Page 30: Maintaining The Wood Cabinet

    MAINTAINING THE WOOD CABINET With time and exposure to the elements, the wood on your hot tub will tend to lose its new appearance. Protecting or reviving the wood surfaces is a fairly simple process. Light sanding with fine-grit sandpaper will help smooth any roughness and regular applications of a penetrating wood preservative will enhance and protect the richness of the wood.

  • Page 31: Restarting Your Hot Tub In Cold Weather

    4. Turn the power to the hot tub back on briefly and press the AIR button to activate the air blower. This will evacuate the water from the air injec- tor lines. (Note: Stand back to avoid the misty spray.) 5.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting DISPLAY MESSAGES There are a number of unique functions designed into your Sundance hot tub to protect it from damage and/or to aid in troubleshooting. Following is a list- ing of all the possible messages along with their meanings: MESSAGE MEANING Overheat Protection (Heater is deactivated, pump’s...
  • Page 34 Circuit board temperature has exceeded acceptable limit. This message will disappear when the circuit board temperature drops below acceptable limit. If condition persists, provide shade for the equipment side of the hot tub. FREEZE PROTECTION A potential freeze condition has been detected. No action is required.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Procedures

    Troubleshooting Procedures In the unlikely event your hot tub is not working the way you believe it should, please first review all the installation and operating instructions in this manu- al and check the message on the panel display; second, if you are still not sat- isfied it is working properly, please follow the appropriate troubleshooting instructions.
  • Page 36 IMPORTANT: If freezing conditions exist and pump is not opera- tional, take measures to protect the system from freeze damage. See “Winterizing” (page 27). POOR JET ACTION 1. Make certain the pump is on high speed. (see III. 3 page 17) 2.

  • Page 37: Electrical Wiring Diagram

    Electrical Wiring Diagram Cameo, Optima, Altamar, Marin and Capri Page 34...

  • Page 38: Typical Spa Wiring Diagrams A-B

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  • Page 39 14525 Monte Vista Ave. • Chino, CA 91710 Part #6530-316 • Rev. B • © 2001 Sundance Spas, Inc.

This manual is also suitable for:

Cameo 850Optima 850Altamar 850Marin 850Capri 850

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