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Outdoor Spa Installation Use and Care Manual...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS It is the spa owner’s responsibility to read and follow all the instructions and precautions described in this manual. Failure to do so may result in personal injury. Liability rests with the spa owner. Before operating your spa, read and follow all instructions. Make these instructions available for reference by other spa users.
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Care for wood paneling ........................ 16 Setting of the Hydrotherapy Jets ....................16 Draining your Spa ........................16 Winterizing & Long Term Storage ....................17 Commonly Asked Installation Questions ..................18 Chemical Safety Tips ........................19 Hot Water Safety Tips ........................20 Chemical Problems &...
HEALTH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. Before using your spa you should check water temperature with a thermometer that is known to be accurate. Never use a spa with water temperature higher than 40°C/ 104° F. This is considered the maximum safe temperature for healthy adults for short periods of 15 to 20 minutes at a time. You may remain immersed in water for longer periods of time provided the water temperature is lower than 38°C/ 100°...
PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Please use the spa when others are present. 2. Children should have access and use the spa only with adult permission and supervision. 3. To reduce the risk of children drowning in the spa, keep the filter clean and unclogged. Do not remove the cover(s) of the main drain(s).
SAFETY MEASURES Spa installations that do not conform to the following procedures and requirements may expose spa users to the hazard of an electric shock. Non-conforming spas will not be covered by warranty. DANGER – RISK OF AN ELECTRIC SHOCK 1.
SPA INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS The spa should be installed on a concrete pad that is at least 10cm/ in in thickness. The concrete should be sloping enough to permit water drainage away from the spa and its electrical components. If you chose to put your spa on another kind of pad, it must be strong enough to support the com- bined weight of the spa, the water and the individuals in the spa.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INSTRUCTION NOTICE: All electrical spa wiring must be performed by a qualified licensed electrician and must meet all state and local codes and requirements. DANGER – RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Wiring 1. The lines carrying power to the spa must be dedicated to the spa and should not be shared with any other appliance(s).
Branch Circuit Breaker Requirements A new breaker must be used for a new spa installation. Do not use an existing or used breaker. 240 Volt Line 1 , Zero Conductor & Ground 16 Amp (better 20) 3 Wire System GFCI All spa installations must be protected by a GFCI.
SPA STARTUP DIRECTIONS The following procedure should be followed on initial startup and whenever the spa is drained for maintenance. Read each step in its entirety before proceeding with that step. Fill The Spa With Water a. Clear all debris from your spa. b.
b. Locate and loosen the heater output union a quarter turn. c. After all the air has escaped and the water starts dripping, re-tighten the union. In normal cases, your spa should now be properly de-aerated. Add Startup Chemicals You should have an adequate supply of spa chemicals at hand. Please familiarize yourself with the necessary types and amounts of chemicals necessary to maintain your spa clean and healthful.
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e. At this time the panel heater indicator light should be on, the red neon on the equipment box should also be on. Digital Systems If your spa is equipped with a digital electronic system, all necessary default settings are already set. There is no further programming necessary.
CHEMICALS & ADDITIVES Water chemistry balance is extremely important in maintaining good water quality and the preserva- tion of spa equipment. It is a simple task to maintain your spa chemistry in balance. It must be done on a regular basis. The 2 parameters that have to be maintained are the pH and chlorine content. pH BALANCE: pH is a measure of water acidity.
OZONE & OZONE GENERATORS If your spa is equipped with an ozonator, you will have to set the spa to filter for at least 6 hours per day, preferably in 2 or 3 time periods. Please note that ozonators and chemical treatment are com- plimentary.
overnight and then hose it down. Filters will last many years if properly maintained. Do not use a broken filter, since this could lead to damages on the jets and/or heater. Caution: Do not use high-pressure cleaners or other pressured cleaning tools to clean the filters (filters can be damaged) Notice: If the filters are taken out, make sure that no objects can fall into the opening, since this could lead to damages on the jets and/or heater.
To refill your spa with water please refer to and follow the instructions describe in the SPA STARTUP DIRECTIONS section. Winterizing & Long Term Storage If you intend to winterize or to not use your spa for an extended period of time, drain it as described above.
COMMONLY ASKED INSTALLATION QUESTIONS Can I do the electrical installation myself? Yes if the work meets NEC and local code. It is nevertheless best to have a licensed electrician do the installation. A spa electrical installation must be protected by a GFCI breaker at the panel. (GFCI breakers are available at the Depot.) Do I need to pour a concrete slab for the spa? A concrete slab is the best spa foundation.
CHEMICAL SAFETY TIPS Spa additives are chemicals. When using, please follow these general safety tips. 1. Read all labels and instructions carefully prior to use. 2. Never mix or combine chemicals. 3. When combining chemicals always add them both into water. Do not mix them directly together. 4.
HOT WATER SAFETY TIPS 1. Never use the spa at temperatures above 40°C/ 104°F. 2. Do not drink alcoholic beverages while using the spa. 3. If you are on medication, consult your physician before using the spa. 4. Use the spa for 10 to 20 minutes at a time. Leave the spa to cool off for an equal amount of time, before re-entering the spa.
CHEMICAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO CLOUDY WATER High organic contaminants Test & Adjust pH Particles too small to filter Clean Filter pH Out of balance Test & Adjust pH High calcium levels Test & Adjust Calcium Level Dirty filter Clean Filter EYE OR SKIN...
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WATER CLOUDY GREEN Algae growth Test & adjust pH WATER BLACK SPOTS Algae growth Test & adjust pH OROD High organic contaminants Test & adjust pH EXCESS FOAMING Residue from body oils and lotions Apply anti foam SCUM LINES & DE- Residue from body oils and Lotions Apply anti foam POSITS...
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