IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS DANGER To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times. WARNING - RISK OF CHILD DROWNING. Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent unauthorized access by children.
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Before entering the spa or hot tub, the user should measure the water temperature with an accurate thermometer. The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or during spa or hot tub use may lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning. Persons suffering from obesity or with a medical history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory system problems, or diabetes should consult a physician before using a spa or hot tub.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your new purchase. Hydro-Quip Equipment & Control Systems are constructed of the finest materials and assembled under the strictest quality control standards. With proper care and maintenance your system will provide you with many years of reliable performance. The following pages contain informative information concerning the operation and care of your system.
HEATER OPERATION Your control system may have a convertible heater (120 volts; or 240 volts). Refer to the system data label to determine which, if any, convertible options are available to you. The heater configuration was set at the factory and may have been changed by your installer. A covered, 300-gallon spa will experience a heat rise approximately as detailed below.
YOUR SPASIDE CONTROL PUMP 2 ICON BLOWER/LIST KEY AIR BLOWER ICON HEATER ON ICON PUMP 2 KEY PROGRAM MODE ICON PUMP 1 ICON PUMP 1 KEY LIGHT/ENTER KEY LIGHT ON ICON PROGRAM KEY LCD WINDOWS AUXILIARY 2 KEY ECONOMY/NORMAL FILTERING ICON AUXILIARY 3 KEY MODE KEY TEMPERATURE SET ICON...
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Programming Parameters: There are 11 parameters that may be programmed. Follow these procedures to set each parameter: Press and hold the Program Key for 5-seconds, the program icon ( ) will appear. You may continue to press the Program key to access the desired parameter to be modified.
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SPASIDE CONTROL - Continued ADDITIONAL FEATURES Inverted Display: The lower display can be inverted for easy viewing inside or outside the spa. Press and hold the Economy key for 2 seconds to toggle between inverted and normal display modes. Panel Lock: It is possible to lock all of the spaside control keys. Press and hold the Pump 1 key for 5 seconds, “LocF”...
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES - Continued Smart Winter Mode: If the system detects ambient conditions below a preset factory setting, the system will automatically activate the Smart Winter Mode for a period of 24 hours. In this mode, if a pump has not been powered in the last 2 hours, the system will turn it on for one minute to prevent freezing.
SPA LIGHT Your control may contain a high intensity, low voltage light to enhance nighttime use. This illustration shows how and where to find the bulb for replacement. It also shows the mounted spa light with a replacement (colored) lens. Colored lenses will further the enhancement of the light.
OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS The following describes situations you may encounter and situations to be aware of. WARM WEATHER CONDITIONS Since your spa will normally be expected to maintain warm to hot water to be ready for your use, a great deal of attention has been directed to the energy conservation detail of insulation so as to keep electrical costs down.
FILTRATION Please refer to your Spa Manufacturer's owner's manual regarding the operation, maintenance and cleaning of your filtration system. Dirty or clogged filters can cause flow restrictions and you may experience difficulty in reaching and/or maintaining desired heat levels. FREEZE PROTECTION & WINTERIZING When freezing weather and/or power losses are expected, contact your local spa dealer for freeze protection or winterizing recommendations for both the spa and the equipment system.
TROUBLESHOOTING The following describes situations and possible solutions to common problems you may encounter as a spa owner. NOTHING OPERATES Main Breaker is OFF - Set to On. Sub-Panel Breaker Off - Set to On. Equipment GFCI Off - Set to On. Power switch in Off position - Set to On.
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WATER LEAKS Spa Overfilled - Adjust water level. Too Many People in the Spa - Adjust water level. Drain-Valve Left Open - Close drain valve. Couplings or Unions Loose - Tighten or contact your local dealer. Pump Seal Leaking - Contact your local dealer. Plumbing / Connections Leaking - Contact your local dealer.
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SYSTEM DATA LABEL The system data label is located on the control box. This label is very important and contains information you will need to establish your electrical service. The voltage and amperage ratings are shown on the bottom of the label. Product, Model, Serial and Code numbers are also shown on the label.
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NOTES Use this section to jot down any information you may need at a later date. Date of Install: Dealer: Contact: Phone: Address: City: State: Zip: Notes:...
WARRANTY INFORMATION To all original purchasers, HYDROQUIP warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. HYDROQUIP will repair or replace the part, which in our opinion, is defective.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION To all original purchasers, HYDROQUIP warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. HYDROQUIP will repair or replace the part, which in our opinion, is defective.
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