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1998 OWNER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 1998 OWNER’S MANUAL D I M E N S I O N O N E S P A S...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions .......1-8 Spa Features ......... . .9-14 Jet System Selector Valve .

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    1998 Owner’s Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: 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.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    1998 Owner’s Manual 7) E L E C T R I C A L S U P P LY: The electrical supply for this product must include a suitably rated switch or circuit breaker to open all ungrounded supply conductors to comply with section 422-20 of the National Electrical Code, A N S I / N F PA 70-1993.

  • Page 5: Initial Start-Up For The Interlude, Arena, Triad And Quadra

    1998 Owner’s Manual Grounding, or the symbol * is located inside the supply terminal box or compartment. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this terminal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the electric supply service panel with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying this equipment.
  • Page 6 1998 Owner’s Manual WARNING: People with infectious diseases should not use a spa or hot tub. AVERTISSEMENT: LES PERSONNES ATTEINTES DE MALADIES INFECTIEUSES NE DEVRAIENT PAS UTILISER UNE CUVE DE RELAXATION. WARNING: To avoid injury exercise care when entering or exiting the spa or hot tub.
  • Page 7 1998 Owner’s Manual WARNING: Do not use a spa or hot tub immediately following strenuous exercise. AVERTISSEMENT: NE PAS UTILISER UNE CUVE DE RELAXATION IMMEDIATEMENT APRÈS UN EXERCICE SATIGANT. WARNING: Prolonged immersion in a spa or hot tub may be injurious to your health.
  • Page 8 1998 Owner’s Manual Fetal damage in pregnant women; and Unconsciousness and danger of drowning. WARNING: The use of alcohol or drugs can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas. AVERTISSEMENT: LA CONSOMMATION D’ALCOOL OU DE DROGUE AUGMENTE CONSIDÈRABLEMENT LES RISQUES...

  • Page 9: Electrical Requirements And Electrical Hook-Up Instructions

    1998 Owner’s Manual the spa and keep the spa cover secure in high-wind conditions. There is no representation that the cover, clip tie downs, or actual locks will prevent access to the spa. DO’S AND DON’TS • DO test water temperature with your hand before entering to be sure that it’s comfortable.
  • Page 10 1998 Owner’s Manual WARNING SIGN Each spa has been provided with a warning sign which outlines safety precautions. This sign should be permanently placed in a location that is visible to the spa user. Replacement signs can be obtained from:...

  • Page 11: Spa Features

    Read all of the instructions and view your owner's manual video for further reference on spa operation. If you have any questions, please contact your local Authorized Dimension One Spas Dealer. The following features are included on your spa: •...

  • Page 12: Jet System Selector Valve

    This is a normal condition, and is caused by the high rate of water flow and pressure that travels through the valves. JET OPTIONS Dimension One Spas jetting systems provide complete flexibility in per- sonalizing hydrotherapy sessions. The HydraFlex Jet ™...

  • Page 13: Neckflex Jet Pillow

    Likewise, the whirlpool jet found in the Nautilus and Arena may use these interchangeable nozzles. Contact your local Authorized Dimension One Spas Dealer for more information on the availability of optional jet styles. NECKFLEX JET PILLOW The NeckFlex Jet offers five position adjustable pillow heights to accom- modate different body sizes.

  • Page 14: Vision Systems

    1998 Owner’s Manual combined with water and re-injected through a secondary ozone jet back into the spa, virtually eliminating the negative attributes of off gassing experienced with conventional systems. The Ultra Pure Water Management System provides the most efficient method of mixing ozone gas into solution while delivering 100% filtra- tion, ozonization, and heat on demand.

  • Page 15: Heater And Circulation Pump Control

    HEATER AND CIRCULATION PUMP CONTROL On all Dimension One Spas, when the water temperature is 1˚ below the set temperature the heater will turn on and remain on until the water tem- perature rises to 1˚...

  • Page 16: Instructions For Your New Spa

    1998 Owner’s Manual INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SP A POSITIONING YOUR SPA Because your spa is completely self-contained, you can locate it just about anywhere you wish... on a deck, patio or even indoors. Just be sure to position it above ground, in an area with good drainage, and on a level, continuous surface that contacts the bottom of the spa fully.
  • Page 17 1998 Owner’s Manual ELECTRICAL REQ U IREMENTS AND HOOK-UP INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL HOOK -UP INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Do not turn on electrical power to your spa until told to do so later in this manual. Have a licensed electrician run the required 240 volt power line to the spa installation site.
  • Page 18 1998 Owner’s Manual ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT CHART Electrical Branch Cir. Model Branch Cir. Gauge Rating Protection D i p l o m a t 2 4 0 V, 32A 3 Wire + ground 4 0 A #6 AW G 2 4 0 V, 24A 3 Wire + ground...
  • Page 19 1998 Owner’s Manual 5) Electrical hook-up is now complete. Do not replace the ventilated equipment access panel yet. If you have an Interlude, Arena, Triad or Quadra please turn to the next page for Initial Start-up Information. If you have a Diplomat, Chairman, Californian, Nautilus, Aurora I or Aurora II, please turn to page 26 for Initial Start-up information.
  • Page 20 1998 Owner’s Manual INITIAL ST ART-UP FOR THE INTERLUDE, ARENA, QUADRA AND TRIAD 1) Before filling your spa, install the hose bib that is included in the owner’s manual packet located in the equipment compartment. Screw the hose bib onto the male fitting located at the bottom of the spa on the pedestal, to the lower left of the equipment compartment.
  • Page 21 1998 Owner’s Manual range” figures. I.E. At 105˚ F the temperature will read “OR5” and at 106˚ F the temperature will read “OR6”. Water temperatures in excess of 104˚ F should be used with extreme caution. NOTE: On initial start-up, you can confirm that the heater is on by looking to see that the heat LED indicator, located on the right side of the upper control panel, is dimly illuminated.

  • Page 22: The Programmable Digital Control

    1998 Owner’s Manual THE PROGRAMMABLE DIGIT AL CONTROL Advanced microprocessor technology has been utilized to produce the Programmable Digital Control. Easy to use and understand, Dimension One Spas has put every spa function within fingertip control. Temperature setting, jet power control, and the spa light are all spaside accessible.

  • Page 23: Programming The Programmable Digital Control

    1998 Owner’s Manual TEMPERATURE PADS Pushing the UP pad increases the temperature and pushing the DOWN pad decreases the temperature. Push the respective pad one time for each degree of temperature change. The existing spa water temperature will remain in the digital display window until a temperature pad is pushed.

  • Page 24: Programmable Digital Control Messages

    106˚ F, then push any pad on the upper control and the sys- tem will reset. If the problem recurs, turn off all power to the spa and contact your local Authorized Dimension One Spas Dealer, or authorized service center.
  • Page 25 2) A flow switch has malfunctioned. The spa will operate but the heater will not activate. Contact your local Authorized Dimension One Spas Dealer, or authorized service center.

  • Page 26: Aurora Ii

    1998 Owner’s Manual INITIAL STAR T-UP FOR THE DIPLOMA T, CHAIRMAN, CALI - FORNIAN, NA UTILUS, A URORA I AND AURORA II 1) Before filling your spa, install the black plastic hose bib that is included in the owner's manual packet located in the equipment com- partment.
  • Page 27 1998 Owner’s Manual 5) When the jets are in full operation, close both bleeder valves and push the UP pad until the desired spa temperature is indicated on the display screen. In a few seconds, the screen will start displaying the current spa water temperature again.

  • Page 28: The Scrolling Message Center

    Advanced microprocessor technology has been utilized to produce the Scrolling Message Center. The most technologically advanced spa con- trol in the world is also the easiest to operate. Dimension One Spas has put every spa function within fingertip control. Temperature setting, jet power control, the spa light and all other func- tions are spaside accessible.

  • Page 29: Programming The Scrolling Message Center

    For more information, see the next section, “Programming the Scrolling Message Center”. DIMENSION ONE SPAS ICON PAD (LOGO): The ICON pad is used to toggle between the spa temperature and the time-of-day. It is also used to initiate the panel lock features and func- tions as a reset.
  • Page 30 1998 Owner’s Manual spa programming, the spa will automatically exit the programming sequence and revert to the pre-set factory default settings. To initiate the programming sequence at any time, push the PROGRAM pad. To exit the programming sequence at any time, push the ENTER pad.
  • Page 31 1998 Owner’s Manual desired filter cycle length appears in the LCD, push the PROGRAM pad to select it. The pre-set factory default is 60 minutes. NUMBER OF FILTER CYCLES After setting the length of the filter cycle, you will be prompted to set the number of filter cycles.
  • Page 32 1998 Owner’s Manual Push the ICON (logo) pad. Push the ENTER pad. To unlock the panel: All the following pads must be pushed within 3 sec- onds: Push the ENTER pad. Push the ENTER pad. Push the ICON (logo) pad.

  • Page 33: Scrolling Message Center Messages

    IN SOLUTION... PUSH ICON TO RESET” will scroll from right to left on the bottom line of the display. To reset this message, push the Dimension One Spas Icon (logo) pad located at the right hand side of the control.

  • Page 34: Diagnostic Messages

    One spas icon to reset the system. NOTE: To eliminate any prompting message on the LCD the system can be reset by pushing the Dimension One Spas icon on the right end of the control. If the error still exists the message will redisplay.
  • Page 35 1998 Owner’s Manual will not activate. Contact your local Authorized Dimension One Spas dealer. FLOW SENSOR When “FLOW SENSOR” is displayed on the LCD, the flow switch has malfunctioned. Contact your local Authorized Dimension One Spas deal- er, or authorized service center.

  • Page 36: Water Chemistry

    We strongly recommend that you buy your chemicals from your local Authorized Dimension One Spas dealer. Your local Authorized dealer can also advise you on alternative methods for water sanitation. Discount...
  • Page 37 It is recommended that you test your spa water regularly with an accurate test kit or test strips. These are available from your local Authorized Dimension One Spas dealer. Also, be sure to follow manufacturer's instructions for chemical use. PH CONTROL All water solutions have pH, which is a measure of the acid to base rela- tionship.
  • Page 38 Do not drop bromine tablets directly into the water as this may damage the spa surface. A bromine “floater” will safely and properly dis- pense the tablets for you or you may purchase the Dimension One Spas Adjustable Bromine Feeder from your local Authorized Dimension One Spas dealer.
  • Page 39 1998 Owner’s Manual in 20 minutes. SHOCK TREATMENT (POTASSIUM PEROXYMONOSULFATE) Even with regular sanitization, shock treatment may be necessary on occasion. Shock treatment is recommended over Super Chlorination because it does not add additional sanitizer to the water. It is also effec- tive in oxidizing wastes and will reduce chloramines or bromamines.
  • Page 40 1998 Owner’s Manual your spa equipment. TOTAL ALKALINITY Total alkalinity is the amount of Carbonate, Bicarbonate and Hydroxyl ions in the water. TA (total alkalinity) affects and buffers the pH of the water. With high TA above 160, pH resists adjustment. With low TA below 130, pH is unstable and difficult to keep in the ideal range.

  • Page 41: Care For Your Spa

    CARE FOR YOUR SP A DRAINING YOUR SPA All Dimension One spas are gravity drained. Do not drain water onto your lawn or plants unless all of the bromine or chlorine has dissipated from the spa water. The sanitizer in your spa water can be dissipated very quickly by leaving the spa cover off and exposing the water to direct sunlight.

  • Page 42: Light Bulb Replacement

    NOTE: 1) Do not attempt to remove the light housing cover without the special tool. If you are not able to locate it, contact the Dimension One Spas Service Department to have one sent. 2) Be sure the O-ring is not damaged and is properly in place when replacing the lens.

  • Page 43: Care For The Spa Cabinet

    1998 Owner’s Manual the spa shell as this will cause suds build up in your spa water and you'll find yourself changing the water more frequently than should be neces- sary. CAUTION: Do not use “409” type cleaners or other caustic solutions as they may damage the spa shell surface and void the warranty.

  • Page 44: Warranty Service Information

    Draining and operating your spa disables this feature. For additional information about winterizing your spa, please contact your local Authorized Dimension One Spas dealer. WARRANTY SERVICE INFORMATION Your spa warranty gives you specific coverage. Be sure to read the enclosed warranty sheet carefully.
  • Page 45 1998 Owner’s Manual 2) Failure of spa to reach desired temperature because the set tempera- ture is not turned up high enough. Maximum thermostat setting is approximately 106˚ F. 3) Burned out spa light. Bulbs are not covered. 4) Spa water chemistry is the responsibility of the spa owner. Cloudy, dirty or chemically unbalanced water and cleaning of the spa filter are also the responsibility of the spa owner.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS ACTION 1. Spa will not come on a. No power to spa a. Check circuit breaker in any mode 2. Spa does not heat a. Temperature setting a. Turn up thermostat is too low b. Dirty filter b.

  • Page 47: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of Terms GLOSSARY OF TERMS BLEEDER VALVE - A small valve used to relieve or expel air from the spa’s plumbing or pump. CIRCULATION PUMP - A small pump that circulates the water in the spa continuously. DRY FIRING - Turning the heater element on when there is no water in the heater.

  • Page 48: Terminal Blocks

    1999 Owner’s Manual Power Hook-up for the Californian, Nautilus, Aurora, Aurora II, Diplomat and Chairman (240V) Power Hook-up for the Interlude, Arena, Quadra and Triad (240V) Power Hook-up for the Quadra (120V)

  • Page 49: Diagram

    Wiring Diagram WIRING DIAGRAM...

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