In-ground & Partial In-ground Installations ......7 Overall Support ..............7 Routine Hot Tub Maintenance Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly ........30 Leveling your Hydropool Hot Tub ..........7 Cleaning the Skimmer Basket ...........30 Cartridge Filter - Removal, Cleaning, Re-installation ..31 Equipment Accessibility & Protection ........8 Changing your Hot Tub Water ...........31...
On behalf of everyone at the company, we thank you for your decision to purchase a Hydropool hot tub. Recognized for quality worldwide, we are confident that your new hot tub will provide you, your family and friends, with years of enjoyment and fulfill all your hydrotherapy needs.
S AvE TH ES E I NST RU CT IONS IMPORTANT USER SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS Your physiological response to hot water is subjective and depends on your age, health, and medical history. If you don’t know your tolerance to hot water, or if you get a headache, or become dizzy or nauseous when using your hot tub, get out and cool off immediately.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION Your Hydropool hot tub can be installed indoors or out, on the ground, in the ground or half-and-half. The following information will assist you in choosing the right location for your individual needs. When making your decision, always remember that hot tubs can be enjoyed year-round, indoors or out, regardless of the climate.
GENERAL INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 1 Your HYDROPOOL Hot Tub is a self-contained pre-plumbed Always provide adequate access for servicing the unit, so that no on-site plumbing connections to the support equipment. residential water supply or drain are required. Decking should be constructed to allow repair access 2 Ensure that your HYDROPOOL Hot Tub is properly around the entire hot tub.
OvERALL SUPPORT Your Hydropool hot tub is equipped with a factory In regions where freeze/thaw occurs, or where there will installed load support substructure, which distributes the be custom decking abutting the hot tub we recommend...
• Always ensure that the equipment is mounted on a raised water. The standard Hydropool hot tub has the equipment base or platform to prevent potential water damage to installed inside the protective cedar cabinet.
2 Electrical installation must be completed by a qualified G.F.C.I./R.C.D. APPLICATION GUIDE FOR electrician in accordance with all National, Regional and Local Codes and Regulations in effect at the time HyDROPOOL SERENITy SERIES of installation. 3 Connect only to a dedicated circuit protected by a class NORTH AMERICA ‘A’...
NORTH AMERICA – GFCI INSTALLATION Important Note: Installation of the GFCI - Circuit Breaker, including ampere sizing and selection of conductor size and type, must be performed by a qualified electrician in accordance with the National Electrical Code, or the Canadian Electrical Code, and all Federal, State/Provincial and local codes and regulations in effect at the time of installation.
EUROPE – R.C.D. INSTALLATION - TyPICAL Important Note: Installation of the R.C.D. - Circuit Breaker, including ampere sizing and selection of conductor size and type, must be performed by a qualified electrician in accordance with National, Regional and Local Codes and Regulations in effect at the time of installation. House Breaker Box (Neutral) TO HOT TUB SUPPORT...
• Mode 5 – solid colour red • Mode 6 – solid colour white (simulated) OPTIONAL COvER REMOvER Hydropool offers several different devices to assist in the removal of the safety hard cover. Please refer to the instructions supplied with your particular cover remover for installation.
PUMP Priming MODE. This mode will last for 4 to 5 minutes before automatically entering the normal operation mode. See complete details for your spa in section HYDROPOOL CONTROL SYSTEMS Definition: ‘Priming’ a pump is a term used to describe the process in which air trapped in the plumbing and pump wet-end (referred to as an ‘air lock’) is released, allowing...
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• When the hot tub pump is located below water level, the O-RING/ GASKET water should start circulating immediately. If the motor AT UNION CONNECTIONS works but you do not notice water circulation within the first 15 seconds, the pump may require priming due to trapped air (referred to as an ‘air lock’).
HyDROPOOL SERENITy SERIES CONTROL SySTEMS NORTH AMERICA / EUROPE HYDROPOOL SERENITY – SILvER & GOLD SERIES North America pad. If you do not manually exit PRIMING MODE, it will automatically terminate after 4 to 5 minutes. Be sure that the pump is primed before exiting this mode.
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PUMP / JETS FUNCTION MODE FUNCTION Press this pad to activate the pump A combination of keypads is used to change hot tub operation to either ‘STANDARD’, ‘ECONOMY’ or ‘SLEEP’ mode. 1st press – turns on low speed PROGRAMMING MODE FUNCTION 2nd press –...
STANDbY bLOWER OPTIONAL – FACTORY INSTALLED The standby feature stops the system from operating Press this pad to turn the blower on and off. automatically, allowing for convenient filter cartridge removal and replacement. The following pads must be The system will automatically turn off the blower after pressed within 3 seconds of each other.
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HyDROPOOL SERENITy SERIES CONTROL SySTEMS NORTH AMERICA / EUROPE HYDROPOOL SERENITY – PLATINUM SERIES PUMP PRIMING MODE As soon as PRIMING MODE is indicated on the topside panel, push the left to start Pump 1 in low speed, then again to switch to high speed.
TO CHECK/CHANGE THE SET TEMPERATURE PUMPS AUTOMATIC TIME-OUT The last measured temperature is constantly P1 high speed, P2 & P3 – 15 minutes displayed on the topside control. When either of these pads P1 low speed – 4 hours. is pressed once, the display will show the set temperature. PUMP &...
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FILTER CYCLES PROGRAM, FILTER 2 END TIME At this point will appear Once the system clock time has been programmed, the on the display system will automatically activate P1 low speed to filter the water for 2 hours twice each day. During the filter cycle, the Adjust time as above display will show FILTER 1 or FILTER 2.
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STANDbY / DRAIN ASSIST LIqUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) The standby/drain assist feature stops the system from Continually provides feedback on the operating status of operating automatically, allowing for convenient filter the hot tub. Icons indicate various functions and program- cartridge removal and for safe draining of the hot tub. The ming information.
TOPSIDE PANEL DISPLAy MESSAGES (solid) Overheat – Spa has shut down. One of the sensors has Spa has shut down – sensor plugged into Sensor ‘B’ port detected 48˚C (119˚F ) at the heater. not working. DO NOT ENTER WATER! Remove cover and allow water to cool.
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If water level is okay, make sure that pumps are primed and all gate valves are fully opened. Press any System is operating in ECONOMY mode. See section Hydropool topside panel pad to reset. Serenity Control Systems for complete details.
INTERCHANGING JET INSERTS A great feature for custom tailoring the jets in your Hydropool To reduce the flow: grasp the outer flange of the jet, and hot tub to suit your personal hydrotherapy needs. Jets of like turn clockwise approximately a 1/4 turn.
DIvERTER vALvE When your HYDROPOOL hot tub is equipped with a diverter valve, it allows you to direct the flow of the water so that it increases the power of the jets on the CAPTAINS CHAIR or on the LOUNGER, or a combination of the two.
AUDIO AND MP3 DOCKING STATION AUDIO AND MP3 DOCKING STATION DOCKING YOUR AUDIO/MP3 The Docking Station is compatible with all alternate audio sources such as MP3 players. To install any audio source: 1 Locate and open the Docking Station door by gently pulling upward on the handle.
4 Add sanitizing tablets (Bromine or Chlorine) to the dispenser requirements will be different, dependant on such • built in dispenser: if your Hydropool hot tub was ordered factors as: with the optional built in bromine/chlorine dispenser, –...
GLOSSARy OF COMMON WATER MAINTENANCE TERMS 1 CHLORINE – in granular, liquid or puck/tablet form, is an oxidant and biocidal agent. It is very effective and fast acting. Recommended chlorine residual level is 1.0 to 3.0 ppm. 2 CHLORAMINES – a compound formed when chlorine combines with nitrogen or ammonia present in the water. When allowed to go unchecked, it causes eye and skin irritation and is indicated by a strong chlorine odour.
Test total alkalinity levels and if necessary increase with sodium bicarbonate* pH resistant high Total Alkalinity levels Test total alkalinity levels and if necessary decrease to changing with sodium bisulfate* or muriatic acid* * contact your local Hydropool retailer for specific product recommendation...
1 Soak your filter cartridge in a filter cartridge cleaning solution. Rinse thoroughly and, if possible, allow to dry before re-installing. Hydropool recommends purchasing a second filter so that while the first is cleaning, the other is clean and ready to install.
7 A cleaning cylinder may be purchased from your HYDROPOOL Hot tub retailer 8 Rinse thoroughly and dry before replacing 9 Hydropool recommends purchasing a spare filter cartridge so that you always have a clean substitute ready to rotate 10 After the element has dried - if necessary, lightly brush...
1 Check to be sure that the shut off valve is closed (turn The acrylic surface can be cleaned and polished using handle clockwise until it stops) a soft cloth and acrylic cleaner, available at your Hydropool 2 Safety cap is securely in place. retailer.
GAZEBOS If you are mounting, or planning to mount a gazebo over the top of your hot tub, it is critical to ensure that Hydropool is aware of this, as extra supports may be necessary. Otherwise, it will be necessary for your installer to add the extra...
HOT TUB safety hard cover. • Remove and clean the cartridge filter element see • It is assumed that your HYDROPOOL hot tub has been section - CARTRIDGE FILTER properly installed on a reinforced concrete pad to • Using a wet/dry utility vacuum, remove remaining water eliminate lifting of the hot tub due to hydrostatic ground from the jet openings, filter cartridge housing, and footwell.
– Top up water level – Faulty sensor – Contact your Hydropool retailer Noisy Motor – Damaged or worn bearings – Contact your Hydropool retailer or a qualified electrician – Low voltage – Contact qualified electrician – Low water level –...
If this does not reset the service. Ensure that safe clearance to system, contact your local Hydropool retailer or service combustible surfaces is maintained. Do organization. not leave unattended.
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