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Important informa- tion regarding the installation, startup, operation, mainte- nance and ultimate enjoyment of your Marquis spa. r e l a x i n g y o u r w o r l d...
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M A N U A L WELCOME TO THE SPA LIFE! Please enjoy your new Marquis spa, but think “Safety First”. Read your Owner’s Manual in its entirety before installing your spa and encourage all spa users to do the same.
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Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual. However, Marquis Spas reserves the right to improve its product without notice. This could create a minor variation between this manual and the actual product you receive. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
OWNER’S MANUAL INDEX IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 120V, Cord & Plug Connected Models 240V, Permanently Installed or Converted Models All Spa Models Safety Sign Personal Safety Safety Do’s and Don’ts SPA INSTALLATION Location Shut Off Valves Overheating Filter Cartridge Suction Fittings Electrical Requirements 240 Volt 120 Volt and Converting`...
Disconnect the plug from the receptacle until the fault has been identified and corrected. NOTE: Failure to wait thirty seconds before resetting the GFCI may cause the spas’ power indicator on the control panel to blink. If this occurs, repeat the GFCI test procedure. page 4...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 240 VOLT, PERMANENTLY INSTALLED OR CONVERTED MODELS A ground terminal is provided on the terminal block (TB-1, terminal 7) located inside the control box. To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect this terminal to the grounding terminal of your electrical service or supply panel with a continuous green, insulated copper wire.
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17. DANGER: Children are especially sensitive to hot water. At no time should children have unsupervised access to the spa. Children must not be allowed to climb onto the spa cover. All Marquis Spas are equipped with a locking cover that meets the ASTM F1346-91 Standard for Safety Covers. Always lock the child resistant locks after using the spa for your children’s safety.
SAFETY SIGN Each Marquis Spa is shipped with a SAFETY SIGN in the spa’s Owner’s Package. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) recommends this sign be permanently installed where it is visible to the users of the spa. To obtain additional Safety Signs, contact your Marquis Spas dealer and request Part #710-0789.
• Don’t lift or drag the cover by using the tie-down straps; always lift and carry by using the handles. • Don’t store chemicals in the spa’s equipment compartment. • Don’t hesitate to call your Marquis Spas representative with any questions or mainte- nance concerns.
For your portable spa to function properly and safely, it must be located on a hard, flat, level surface. In-ground spas require special installation techniques and should be planned in conjunction with your spa dealer. Improper installation can result in structural damage to the spa and the voiding of your spa warranty.
FILTER CARTRIDGE Your portable spa is equipped with the Constant Clean Spas use #5040, 50 sq. ft. T-Handle Filter cartridge. Depending on your spa model, it will feature one or two Vortex filter(s) that includes Hi-Flo Vortex skimmer(s) and filament filter cartridge(s).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS This equipment is designed to operate on 60Hz Alternating Current only at a voltage of 240. Units to be operated at 240V must have all connections made by a qualified electrician in accordance with any electric codes in effect at the time of installation. All 240V units require a three wire plus ground (line 1, line 2, neutral, ground).
8. SHOCK the water and test the water chemistry following the instructions in your Marquis Spa Care Water Treatment Guide, included with the spa. (Also see WATER CHEMISTRY GUIDELINES.) 9.
We recommend the use of sodium dichloracyanurate (DyCloro) or lithium hypochlo- rite. Calcium hypochlorite is used for swimming pools and is not recommended for spas. Tri-Cloro is not recommended either. It’s important that you read and follow the safety tips for chemical usage and storage listed in the Water Treatment Guide.
Pr Diagnostic Message NOTE: Coastal and Ultimate Series spas have a “pump priming” feature which begins at start-up. When the spa is energized, the LCD panel will display a “Pr” message. This mode will last approximately four to five minutes if not exited manually.
This action provides a passive, whole body massage. This high-flow jet is perfect for intense foot and leg massage. Many jets are interchangeable. See your Marquis Dealer for additional jets to customize your hydrotherapy experience. (CONTINUED)
Scumbug Duramitt #6875 or Tub Scrubber #6000. Do not use any abrasive cleaners as they can scratch or dull the spa surface. Your Safety Energy Cover can be cleaned with Marquis Spa Care both top and bottom sides. Marquis Spa Care SILICONE based vinyl restorer that will help protect the surface from the sun’s rays.
7. Clean the spa interior. 8. Clean the filter cartridge(s). 9. Reinstall the Safety Energy Cover and lock in place. 10. For added protection, cover the entire spa with a Marquis Protective Spa Cover. page 18 (continued)
• Remove the filter cartridge(s) and rinse thor- oughly with a hose and high-pressure nozzle. MONTHLY • Soak the filter cartridge(s) in Marquis Spa Care Filter Revive. Rinse thoroughly in clean water. • Clean the spa Safety Energy Cover with Marquis ™...
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spa care & mainte- nance schedule Date of Water Drain Mainte- Mainte- nance nance Water _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ page 20 Clean Clean Clean/ Filter Treat Shell Cartridge...
• Check the control panel LCD display code. • 240V Spas: Check the circuit breaker on the main circuit panel. • 120V Spas: Check the GFCI power cord and reset if necessary (see IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS at beginning of manual).
Maintaining proper water chemical balance is critical to your health and enjoyment. Marquis recommends that you use the ozonator along with the proper supplemental sanitizer. Marquis offers a complete line of Marquis Spa Care products which meet or surpass Environment Protection Agency (EPA) requirements. Marquis ™...
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S: Adjust pH and sanitizer as necessary. ERRATIC pH TEST COLOR C: Sanitizer level is too high. (See TOO MUCH SANITIZER IN THE WATER) S: Test pH again when sanitizer level is below 5 ppm. MARQUIS SPA CARE •Bromine •Calcium Hardness Increase •Chlorine Sanitizer •Crystal Clear Clarifier...
Series Manual. You’ll find descriptions of your spa and its components, and instructions on how to operate the spa. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local authorized Marquis Dealer or Marquis Corp. page 24...