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LTR20081002, Rev. A
1/28/08

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  • Page 1 LTR20081002, Rev. A 1/28/08...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Cal Spas™ Chemicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 3: Read This First

    Read This First! Read This First! High water temperatures have a high potential for causing fetal damage during pregnancy. Women who are pregnant, or who think they are pregnant, should Important Safety Instructions always check with their physician prior to spa usage. The use of alcohol, drugs or medication before or When installing and using this electrical equipment, during spa use may lead to unconsciousness, with the...
  • Page 4 Your new Cal Spa comes equipped with an electric your spa should be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner, heater. Following the directions listed below will ensure such as Cal Spas™ All Surface Cleaner, and then rinsed the most efficient operation: thoroughly.
  • Page 5: Preparing For Your New Spa

    Preparing for Your New Inground Spa Preparing for Your New Spa Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction and electrical circuits. In addition, some communities have codes requiring residential barriers such as fencing and/or self-closing gates on property to prevent unsupervised access to the property by children.
  • Page 6: In-Ground Spa Site Preparation

    Preparing for Your New Inground Spa • The equipment pack must be located within a Grading Prior to Excavation maximum of 15 feet from the spa. Selection of the Designer Spas site will determine how much grading will have to be accomplished prior to the Ensure the equipment running its normal filtration •...
  • Page 7: Electrical Requirements - Us And Canada

    Preparing for Your New Inground Spa Electrical Requirements – US and Canada When NEC requires the use of wires larger than #6 240 Volt Electrical Installation AWG, install a junction box near the spa and use #6 All 240V spas must be permanently connected (hard AWG wire between the junction box and the spa.
  • Page 8 Preparing for Your New Inground Spa GFCI Wiring Diagram Page 8 2008 Inground Spa Owner’s Manual LTR20081002, Rev. A...
  • Page 9: Electrical Installation -- Europe

    Preparing for Your New Inground Spa Electrical Installation -- Europe 230 Volt Electrical Installation When wires larger than #6 AWG are required, install a All 230V spas must be permanently connected (hard junction box near the spa and use #6 AWG wire between wired) to the power supply.
  • Page 10 Preparing for Your New Inground Spa RCD Wiring Diagram Page 10 2008 Inground Spa Owner’s Manual LTR20081002, Rev. A...
  • Page 11: Installing The In-Ground Shell

    Preparing for Your New Inground Spa Installing the In-ground Shell 2008 Inground Spa Owner’s Manual Page 11 LTR20081002, Rev. A...
  • Page 12: Equipment Pack Plumbing Connections

    Preparing for Your New Inground Spa Equipment Pack Plumbing Connections The example shown below is typical for a system with two pumps with external heater and external filter. Designer Spa Specifications DIJ401 – DIJ406: Equipment pack weight = 250 lbs. DIJ407: Equipment pack weight = 300 lbs.
  • Page 13 Preparing for Your New Inground Spa Air Test The air test requires a wet/dry vacuum. Locate the plumbing line you wish to identify and secure the vacuum hose to cut open end. Turn on the vacuum, enter the spa and listen for vacuum suction sound from inside the spa side filter canister.
  • Page 14: Electrical And Electronic Connection

    Preparing for Your New Inground Spa PVC plumbing is acceptable when properly buried in Connect one end of the black terminal connector to trenches. the topside control panel cable. Most water plumbing lines are 2” or larger and must be Connect the other end of the terminal connector to schedule 40 or heavier PVC.
  • Page 15 Preparing for Your New Inground Spa Incorrect installation may damage the light and void its Wrap light cord slack around back of light housing warranty. and attach light to niche with mounting screw. The light circuit must be on a GFCI protected service Run light supply wires in conduit from spa control (alone or with a switch).
  • Page 16 Preparing for Your New Inground Spa Page 16 2008 Inground Spa Owner’s Manual LTR20081002, Rev. A...
  • Page 17: Pouring The Deck

    Preparing for Your New Inground Spa Pouring the Deck It is recommended that all electrical hook ups and all plumbing be completed before pouring the concrete. Make certain all electrical inspections on lights, bonding and all other electrical work have been completed and checked off by the local inspectors prior to proceeding with your concrete or finish work.
  • Page 18: Operating Your Spa

    Operating Your Spa Operating Your Spa 9800 Electronic Control Operation When first powered up, the electronic system will perform a self-diagnostic check and then it will automatically heat to and maintain a temperature of 100°F (37.5°C) until you change the set temperature as listed in the “Temperature Adjustment”...
  • Page 19 Operating Your Spa to advance to the next setting (or to exit after the last Option setting). The default filter cycles are as follows: This is an optional feature. Press the “OPTION” button The first filter cycle is automatically activated at 8:00 to turn the optional equipment on and off.
  • Page 20 Operating Your Spa Periodic Reminder Messages Press the “Mode” button to reset a displayed reminder. Message Frequency Action Required Every 7 days Test and adjust chemical levels per manufacturer’s instructions. Every 7 days Test and adjust chemical levels per manufacturer’s instructions. Remove, clean, and reinstall filter per manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 21 Operating Your Spa Message Meaning Action Required Persistent flow problems. Follow action required for “HFL” message. Heating capacity (Displays on the fifth occurrence of the spa will not reset automatically; you may press any of the “HFL” message within 24 button to reset.
  • Page 22: Adjustable Jets

    Operating Your Spa Adjustable Jets Almost all of the jets in your spa are adjustable. Rotating the face of an adjustable jet to the left (counter-clockwise) will decrease the amount of water flow through the jet. Rotating the face of an adjustable jet to the right (clockwise) will increase the amount of water flow through the jet.
  • Page 23: Removing And Reseating The Pillows

    Operating Your Spa Removing and Reseating the Pillows You can remove the pillows for cleaning and maintenance quickly and easily. This method works for all types of pillows. Grab the lower edge of the pillow with both hands firmly and pull up. As you do this, the pillow inserts will pop out of the holes.
  • Page 24: Cleaning And Maintaining Your Spa

    This can for bacteria growth. cause your spa to not run or heat effectively. The Cal Spas™ exclusive Bio-Clean™ Filter is the only Clean your filter regularly and replace as needed. antibacterial filter cartridge on the market today. Having a filter cartridge that prevents bacteria growth is added protection for those times you forget to clean the filter.
  • Page 25: Cleaning The Cover, Shell And Pillows

    Spray Vinyl and Leather Cleaner to cover evenly and Allow spa to dry completely. wipe dry. Apply a coat of Cal Spas™ Fast Sheen to the spa’s entire finish with a soft towel or sponge. Allow spa cover to dry completely.
  • Page 26: Prior To Spa Start-Up And Refilling

    120V spas are connected to the proper electrical Allow the spa to dry completely. outlet.) Apply a coat of Cal Spas™ Fast Sheen to the spa’s entire finish with a soft cloth or sponge. When the power is turned on to the spa, it will perform a diagnostic check.
  • Page 27: Draining Your Spa

    Cleaning and Maintaining Your Spa Draining Your Spa Your spa should be drained every four to six months, and refilled with fresh tap water. The following is the recommended method for draining your spa. Turn off the power at the breaker. Remove all filters.
  • Page 28: Water Quality Maintenance

    Great spa water is easily achieved when the right Filter Cleaning chemicals and / or systems are used and the Cal Spas Place the dirty filter into a bucket of water deep enough “Clear Water Plan” is implemented. The key to clean, to cover the filter.
  • Page 29: Chemical Overview

    Water Quality Maintenance Chemical Overview • In the event of overdosing a sanitizing chemical (chorine or bromine), immediately turn off the power to the spa and drain water to a safe and approved The following information is intended for use with Cal area.
  • Page 30: Chemical Descriptions

    Water Quality Maintenance Chemical Descriptions The following descriptions and recommendations are intended for use with Cal Spas chemicals only. Many of these chemicals will be used with alternative sanitation systems as well. For use with any Clear Water Plan Oxidizer Shock...
  • Page 31 Water Quality Maintenance For use with the chlorine Clear Water Plan Chlorinating Granules Test Strips – Chlorine Quick acting sanitizer / disinfectant for spa Provides accurate spa water testing for water. bromine, pH, and total Alkalinity. For use with the bromine Clear Water Plan Test Strips -- Bromine Go Brom Brominating...
  • Page 32: Traditional Chemical Start Up

    Water Quality Maintenance Traditional Chemical Start Up Pour in 16 oz of Cal Spas “Metal Protector” to center of spa. Prior to filling a spa for the first time, or after a routine Add either Bromine or Chlorine (According to your...
  • Page 33: Bromine Clear Water Plan

    This plan and its chemical dosages are intended for Cal Spas chemicals only. Most chemical manufacturers use Spas chemicals only. Most chemical manufacturers use different chemical formulas and strengths. Only Cal spas different chemical formulas and strengths. Only Cal spas chemicals are specially formulated to provide chemical chemicals are specially formulated to provide chemical balance at lower dosages.
  • Page 34: Del Zone Eclipse Ozonator

    Check inside the equipment area for leaks, rodents, • 80-120 ppm), and insects. Then adjust the pH if needed. (range is between If a leak is discovered, contact your Cal Spas dealer • 7.2 to 7.8) for service. If you see evidence of rodents or insects, take •...
  • Page 35: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Replacement Parts PLU21700818 PLU21703420 PLU21703425 (EW) 2” INTERNAL CLUSTER STORM, (CXW) 5.5”. POWER STORM JET, OZONE INJECTOR JET` PULSATOR (EURO) DIRECTIONAL PLU21703432 PLU21700565 ACC01400864 (MFW) 3.25”, STORM JET, MICRO STD PILLOW, #965 RECTANGULAR SW, STREAM (SWIM) JET COMPLETE FLOW W/DRK EYEBALL PLU21300062 PLU21700378...
  • Page 36 Appendix Filters FIL11100125 FILTER CARTRIDGE CAL 75 SQ” 10 1/16 X 15 1/6 (REMOTE EQUIPMENT) Pumps PUM22000951 PUMP, 5.0 HP 2 SP SWITCHLESS, DBL SEAL 240V PUMP 6.0 HP 2SP 145T DBL SEAL, SWITCHLESS 2” 240V PUM22000941 PUM 1.5 HP 2 SP 2” WET END 120V - PUM22000031 PUM22000916 PUMP DUALLY, DBL SEAL SWITCHLESS 2”...
  • Page 37: Keeping Fit With Your Cal Spa

    Appendix Keeping Fit with your Cal Spa IMPORTANT: Always consult your physician before starting any exercise activity or program. The fitness series spas feature rubber exercise bands. When stretched, these bands create a high tension condition. Improper use or failure to connect the exercise bands properly may cause injury. Always inspect all of the exercise equipment prior to beginning any exercise.
  • Page 38 Appendix Connecting the Exercise Equipment The drawings below show different ways the exercise kit can be connected depending on the exercises you wish to do. Page 38 2008 Inground Spa Owner’s Manual LTR20081002, Rev. A...
  • Page 39: Cal Spas™ Chemicals

    Appendix Cal Spas™ Chemicals 2008 Inground Spa Owner’s Manual Page 39 LTR20081002, Rev. A...
  • Page 40: East Ninth Street Pomona, Ca

    C.A.I. Customer Service Department 1462 East Ninth Street Pomona, CA 91766 Toll Free: 1-800-CAL-SPAS Fax: 1-909-629-3890 www .calspas .com LTR20081002, Rev. A 1/28/08...

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