TABLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations............Safety Warnings............Line Drawing Key............Spa Configuration and Water Capacities....Electrical Requirements and Installation....Electrical Wiring..........Spa Start Up.............. Selecting a Location........Inspection............Filling the Spa with Water........ Turning the Power On........Verifying Water Circulation......Testing the GFCI Breaker........ Priming the Pump..........
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Congratulations... TABLE OF CONTENTS cont... Using the Audio.............. Turning Power On/Off..........Congratulations on the purchase of your new Platinum spa by Volume Up/Down........... Artesian. We know you will enjoy your spa. Although spas are Seek/Track Up/Down..........relaxing and fun, we believe they can be an indispensable part Selecting the Source..........
SAFETY WARNINGS For your future reference and convenience, please record the Serial and Model number along with the installation date in the PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ ALL OF THESE spaces provided below. STORE THIS MANUAL WHERE YOU WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS PRIOR TO USING YOUR SPA. CAN EASILY FIND IT WHEN NEEDED.
SAFETY WARNINGS cont... 6. Do not service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other risk of injury. Refer 8. WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury: all servicing to qualifi ed service personnal. a) The water in a spa should never exceed 40 C (104 F).
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SPA CONFIGURATION AND WATER CAPACITY Volumen 1514 liters Peso seco/439 kg llenado/1891 kg Dimensiones 2.34m x 2.34m x .94m Control IN.XM 3-5P Bomba (5) 3.0 HP 1SPD 230V Power WOW Calentador IN.THERM 3.6 kw Sistema de la circulación HI-FLO Ozono IN.ZONE, CD Filtrar Direct Flow Control...
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Volumen 1174 liters SPA CONFIGURATION AND WATER CAPACITY Peso seco/263 kg llenado/1388 kg Dimensiones 2.34m x 1.96m x .86m Control IN.XM 3-5P Bomba (4) 3.0 HP 1SPD 230V Power WOW Calentador IN.THERM 3.6 kw Sistema de la circulación HI-FLO Ozono IN.ZONE, CD Filtrar Direct Flow Control...
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SPA CONFIGURATION AND WATER CAPACITY Volumen 1514 liters Peso seco/409 kg llenado/1861 kg Dimensiones 2.34m x 2.34m x .94m Control IN.XM 3-5P Bomba (5) 3.0 HP 1SPD 230V Power WOW Calentador IN.THERM 3.6 kw Sistema de la circulación HI-FLO Ozono 110v.
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SPA CONFIGURATION AND WATER CAPACITY Volumen 1174 liters Peso seco/293 kg llenado/1418 kg Dimensiones 2.08m x 2.08m x .94m Control IN.XM 3-5P Bomba (4) 3.0 HP 1SPD 230V Power WOW Calentador IN.THERM 3.6 kw Sistema de la circulación HI-FLO Ozono IN.ZONE, CD Filtro Direct Flow Control...
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SPA CONFIGURATION AND WATER CAPACITY Volumen 1174 liters Peso seco/293 kg llenado/1417 kg Dimensiones 2.13m x 2.13m x.94m Control IN.XM 3-5P Bomba (3) 3.0 HP 1SPD 230V Power WOW Calentador IN.THERM 3.6 kw Sistema de la circulación HI-FLO Ozono IN.ZONE, CD Filtro Direct Flow Control 6”...
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE DONE BY A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND INSTALLATION Important Connections The following information is provided for hooking up electrical supply to Neutral of GFCI your new spa. A qualifi ed, licensed, electrician must perform this work. must be connected Failure to follow these instructions will terminate all warranty coverage to neutral bus.
SPA START-UP 7) Have the spa deck installed by a knowledgeable contractor to ensure proper support. Please read each step of the Start-up section prior to doing the step. 8). If the spa is placed on the ground, even for a short period of time, it must be supported by stones that are at least 2 inches thick and SELECTING A LOCATION 12 inches square.
SPA START-UP cont... TURNING THE POWER ON Turn the power to the spa on at the main circuit breaker. Verify that FILLING THE SPA WITH WATER cont... your spa has no error codes. (See page 47) Verify that there is good water circulation in the spa.
SPA START-UP cont... TESTING THE GFCI BREAKER cont... NOTE: When power is turned on, your spa is automatically programmed to start circulating water through the circulation pump. Each pump and/or blower will come on consecutively for approximately 1 minute to automatically purge the system. Adjust your temperature by pressing the up button on your touchpad until the desired temperature is displayed.
Keypad Introduction Menu Title Mode of operation Plus Key Display Area Display Area Key 2 Mode Key Number Key Key 1 Function Message Prompt Display Area Display Area Status Icon OK Key Information Display Area Display Area BASIC PROGRAMMING You can personalize the operation of your spa by changing preset factory settings in the Options menu.
BASIC PROGRAMMING cont... SETTING ECONOMY MODE This menu allows the user to program Economy mode start time and SETTING PURGE CYCLES stop time. This menu allows the spa user to set the purge start time and stop time. Economy Options Key Filter Options Exit Key Setting Economy Mode...
BASIC PROGRAMMING cont... MAINTENANCE REMINDER PROMPTS cont... This menu allows the user to view active warning messages. MAINTENANCE REMINDER PROMPTS This menu allows the user to turn on/off maintenance reminder prompts and to view active maintenance messages. Reminder Warning Key Options Key Exit Key Turning On/Off...
CHANGING DISPLAY OPTIONS cont... BASIC PROGRAMMING cont... Setting Backlight Level Setting Backlight Level - Use “Plus” or “Minus” keys to CHANGING KEYPAD OPTIONS change backlight level. change backlight level. Use “Next” key to confi rm and This menu allows the user to change display, sound, regional, and go to Backlight settings.
BASIC PROGRAMMING cont... CHANGING SOUND OPTIONS cont... CHANGING SOUND OPTIONS Setting Audio Type Setting Audio Type - Use “Plus” or “Minus” keys to This menu allows the user to change sound settings: Keypad and set audio type to “in.tune” or set audio type to “in.tune”...
BASIC PROGRAMMING cont... CHANGING SECURITY OPTIONS cont... CHANGING REGIONAL OPTIONS cont... Setting Audio Type Setting Audio Type - Use “Plus” or “Minus” keys to Setting Temperature Units lock (partial or full) or unlock lock (partial or full) or unlock - Use “Plus” or “Minus” keys to keypad.
BASIC PROGRAMMING cont... SPA FUNCTIONS SETTING THE TIME To control spa operation, you must fi rst be in the Spa Mode. If not already in Spa Mode, you can go to that mode by pressing the “Mode” key and select “Spa” from the Mode Menu. Clock Key CHANGING THE WATER TEMPERATURE SET POINT - Use “Plus”...
SPA FUNCTIONS cont. TURNING THE PUMPS ON/OFF Pump 4 TURNING THE PUMPS ON/OFF - Press “Next Page” key to go to page 2 of Spa Key Menu (if not already on page 2). Pump 1 - Press “Pump 4” key again to turn Pump 4 ON at high speed. - Press “Pump 1”...
SPA FUNCTIONS cont. USING THE AUDIO ON/OFF KEY (QUIET OR STANDBY MODE) To control audio functions, you must fi rst be in the Audio Mode. If not already in Audio Mode, you can go to that mode by pressing the “Mode”...
USING THE AUDIO cont. PAUSING THE PLAYING OF A DISK - Press “Pause” key to pause the playing of a disc. SEEK / TRACK UP/DOWN - Press “Pause” key again to resume play. In Radio Mode : - Press “+” or “-” key to manually adjust frequency up/down. Press and Pause Icon hold “+”...
USING THE AUDIO cont. EQUALIZATION - Press “Next Page” key to go to page 3 of Audio Key Menu TONE (if not already in page 3). - Press “Fader” key to select from one of the following adjustments: - Press “Next Page” key to go to page 2 (or 3) of the Audio Key Menu Successive presses on EQ will allow you to choose from DSP Off, (if not already in page 2 (or 3).
USING THE AUDIO cont. SELECTING WEATHER BAND MODE - Press “Next Page” key to go to page 4 of Audio Key Menu REPEAT MODE (if not already in page 4). - Press “Weather Band” key to access Weather band mode (or press - Press “Next Page”...
MAINTAINING YOUR SPA JET CARE DRAINING YOUR SPA We recommended tthat you clean your jets when you drain your spa. However, if you do need to clean your jets in between this can be Your spa needs to be drained, cleaned, waxed, and refi lled about accomplished with a full spa.
MAINTAINING YOUR SPA cont... WINTERIZING YOUR SPA It is not recommended that you drain your spa completely during REMOVING, INSTALLING AND CLEANING FILTERS freezing conditions. We recommend that you leave your spa full of water with the power on to keep the tub from freezing. If you decide to These are the steps needed to successfully replace your filters.
However, it is won’t break it. important that you do not use any abrasive cleaners or strong chemicals. Your Artesian Spas authorized dealer will be able to supply...
MAINTAINING YOUR SPA cont... WATER CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL TREATMENT OF WATER CAUTION: The chemicals used to maintain the pH balance of the water and to sanitize the water can be dangerous. Always follow Water from your tap is fine for showers, bathing and drinking. these basic guidelines when handling the chemicals: However, in a contained recirculating system such as in a spa, water must be treated with chemicals.
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WATER CHEMISTRY cont... 9 - Organic Matter: These are carbon-derived substances typically generated by living organisms. In a spa, they are most frequently introduced into the water by bathers. Enzyme products such as Spa Perfect by Natural Chemistry are most effective at eliminating organic WATER TREATMENT GLOSSARY cont...
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WATER CHEMISTRY cont... of erosion and do not require electrical components. Most include some type of replaceable cartridge, that contains the copper, silver or zinc materials. WATER TREATMENT GLOSSARY cont... 24 - Biguanide: the generic name for a non-chlorine, non-bromine, sanitizer that utilizes the polymer PHMB (polyhexamethylene 17 - Chloramines: irritating, odorous forms of combined chlorine, biguanide).
WATER CHEMISTRY cont... 7 - pH Up: The effects of low pH can be rapid sanitizer loss, eye and skin irritation, expedited corrosion of metals, as well as staining throughout the spa. pH up can be purchased from your dealer SPA CHEMICALS GLOSSARY in either liquid or solid granular form.
WATER CHEMISTRY cont... TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTAINING THE PROPER pH BALANCE Auto-diagnostic module with multiple detection levels, in.scan continuously reads current at input to monitor breaker status. It also identifies corrective actions by displaying error codes on the box The pH factor is a measure of the relative acidity or alkalinity in the display.
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TROUBLESHOOTING cont... TROUBLESHOOTING cont... In.xm internal temperature’s too high A hardware error was detected in in.xm. (overheat). • Restart the spa pack and start and stop all • Remove spa skirt and let system cool down. pumps and blower. • A system reset may be required to clear error. •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING cont... TROUBLESHOOTING cont... This code is displayed when a “no flow” High Limit hardware circuit tripped. condition is detected by in.therm. • Add cold water in spa and let heater cool Important: System will make three continuous down. flow checks during 9 minutes before displaying •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING cont... TROUBLESHOOTING cont... System hasn’t detected any current change when turning on or off circulation pump. System hasn’t detected any current change • Make sure circulation pump is connected when turning on or off fi ber box. properly. • Make sure fi ber box is connected properly. •...
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TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS ARE Artesian Spa Platinum Class Warranty EXCLUDED FROM THIS AND ALL WARRANTIES. The spa must be set on a level solid surface that is sufficient to support the entire length This section is a description of your warranty. Here you will find and width of the spa.
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WARRANTY cont... Other Items Not Covered In This Warranty Some items are not covered in this warranty. These items either have a different warranty, or are warranted through the manufacturer of that not be covered under this warranty. Alterations or replacements of item.
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This is not an all-inclusive list. Diagnosis of Spa Problems Fuses Light Bulbs of Any Kind Removing a Spa from a Structure Pillows Filters Chemical Misuse Filter Lids Any Part not Purchased from Artesian Spas Jet Inserts Valve Handles Pump Seals...
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