Preparing for Your New Portable Spa Cal Clarity II Bromine Generator . . . . . . . . 36 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Pre-Delivery Checklist .
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• Unconsciousness dizziness, lethargy, drowsiness and fainting. The WARNING: The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication effects of excessive hyperthermia may include: can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
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WARNING: Do not use a spa or hot tub immediately following strenuous exercise. WARNING: Prolonged immersion in a spa or hot tub may be injurious to your health. CAUTION: Maintain water chemistry in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS . 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
Consider the view of your neighbors as well when always best to design special installations so that the you plan the location of your spa. spa can still be moved, or lifted off the ground. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
We strongly recommend that a qualifi ed, licensed will weigh approximately 5,000 lbs, or 2267 kg, when contractor prepare the foundation for your spa. full of water. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
Power saver mode 5100DV One 40 amp GFCI Four #8 AWG copper wires Factory default High power setting One 50 amp GFCI Four #6 AWG copper wires See configuration instructions on page 8. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
One 40 amp Four #8 AWG copper One 40 amp Four #8 AWG copper Service 1 GFCI wires GFCI wires F1418 One 30 amp Three #8 AWG copper Service 2 GFCI wires One 50 amp Four #8 AWG copper One 60 amp...
Press the TEST button on the GFCI. The GFCI will trip and the spa will shut off. Reset the GFCI breaker by switching the breaker to the full OFF position, wait a moment, then turn the breaker back on. The spa should have power again. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
Testing the GFCI spa and call your local Cal Spas dealer for service. DO NOT USE THE SPA! Test the GFCI plug prior to fi rst use and periodically when the spa is powered. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
Never fi ll your spa with soft water. Soft water makes it impossible to maintain the proper water chemistry and may cause the water to foam, which will ultimately harm the fi nish of the spa and void your warranty. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
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Put the cover on and let the spa run for two hours. Adjust water chemistry . After the spa has run for two hours, test and adjust the water chemistry. See the section on page 31 for instructions on water clarity. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
When air is bled out, tighten the nut. Turn on power to the spa and press the JETS button. If there is still air trapped in the pump, repeat steps 2 through 5 until the pump primes. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
10 seconds. 100°F (37.5°C) at start up until the set temperature is changed as described below. JETS button again to turn off the pump. Press the 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
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30 amps while in operation and will alternate • Three times to turn pump 2 OFF. between 110V and 220V, while spas configured for high power will operate continuously at 220V. • Four times to turn pump 2 OFF. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
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You will frequently see the or slowly blinking. heater light flashing rapidly while it is also steady or slowly blinking. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
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Optional turbo After 15 minutes • Spa light After 4 hours the filtering cycle duration. Jets button to exit. • Press the If you have an ozonator, it will activate during the filtration cycles. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
Each time either button is pressed again, the set temperature will increase or decrease depending on which button is pressed. After three seconds, the control panel will automatically display the last measured spa temperature. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
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1”, and then the “DOWN” button. the mode. When the low speed turns on automatically, it cannot be deactivated from the panel; however, the 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
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Make sure spa is filled to proper level and that temperature sensors has been pumps are primed and filter cartridges are clean. If detected indicating a possible water message does not reset, call your dealer or service flow problem. organization. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
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Indicates heater is in Standard None. Mode. Stby Pressing a button combination Press any button to leave Standby Mode and return to on the user panel has activated normal operation. Standby Mode. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
This is because the system requires approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Be sure that the pumps have been one minute of water flowing through the heater to primed by this time. determine the water temperature and display it. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
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Jets 1 ON state, so the icon will change to reflect the state that the equipment is in. Below are some examples Back Jets 2 Light Ready in Rest Mode Heating Jets 3 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
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(Pump 1) or a circulation pump. If the heater pump by default. The settings can be edited the same way is a 2-Speed Pump 1, READY Mode will circulate as filter cycles. water every 1/2 hour, using Pump 1 Low, in order 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
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1 hour has passed. After 1 hour, the System will revert to Rest Mode. This mode can also Press: Twice be reset by entering the Settings Menu and changing the Heat Mode. Then Once Press: 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
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Check for low water level, suction fl ow restrictions, closed valves, trapped air, too many closed jets and pump prime. On some systems, even when spa is shut down by an error condition, some equipment may occasionally turn on to continue monitoring temperature or if freeze protection is needed. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
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This address setup only has to be done once. Using the app When the app has been installed, it will provide you with instant access and conrol of your spa wherever you connect within the spa’s Wi-Fi range. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
Spas with exterior corner LED lighting work in the Magenta same modes as described above but do not light up Blue when the interior perimeter lights are yellow/green, Yellow/green green or red. Green 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
When water from the hydro streamer sprays the bottom of the cover, it will collect and run to the edge of the spa and drip over the top. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
The table below describes each button’s function. Light Operates spa light and LED mood lighting Temp Display or adjust the set temperature control Jet 1 Turn on or off jet 1 Mode Switch between Standard, Economy, and Sleep Modes 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
Need to raise the pH level surfaces. High pH can be corrected by adding a pH causes corrosion increaser Ideal Water Chemistry Testing For: Ideal Range (ppm) Minimum Maximum Total Alkalinity Calcium Hardness 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
Follow the maintenance schedule on page 38. floater. Follow the maintenance schedule on page 38. Testing For: Ideal Range (ppm) Minimum Maximum Chlorine level Without ozonator With ozonator Bromine level Without ozonator 11.0 With ozonator 10.0 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
Cal Spas dealer for additional chemical or system recommendations. Be sure to give them your Recommendations are designed for spas with average bather load information. bather load (3 to 4 people, 15 minutes of usage, three 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
Set the spa’s filtration time for “F4” (described on page 16 and page 19). This activates the ozonator and produces the ozone gas. Note: Filtration time may need to be increased with heavy bather load. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
5 ppm. If it is too low, raise it in increments of 5 1515 (as described in step 9). 1700 1890 Use 1.2 lbs. per 100 gallons, or .5 kg per 378 liters. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
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BromiCharge™ is the chemical additive used with Bromine (ppm) the Cal Clarity II. It can be added anywhere in the TDS level spa by simply pouring it from the container. Do not breathe or get into your eyes. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
We recommend that your spa water be changed every 4 to 6 months. You may find the need to change your spa water more frequently with heavy use. When empty, your spa should be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner and then rinsed thoroughly. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
Adjust total alkalinity and pH – if scale water – total alkalinity and requires removal, drain the spa, scrub off the pH too high scale, refill the spa and balance the water • Use a stain and scale inhibitor 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
Therefore, as a safety precaution and to preserve the life of your cover, you must not sit, stand, or lie on it, nor should you place objects of any kind on top of it. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
Pull the hose outward about ½” to start water the garden hose. fl ow. Push inward to shut off water fl ow. Replace the cap. Push the knob in about 2” until it snaps back into place. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
NOTE: All manifolds are plumbed in series directly to the main drain (see example at right), making it easier to remove Continuous water fl ow and drainage water and reducing the possibility of freeze damage. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
Use a low detergent, non-abrasive cleaner specifically formulated to clean the spa without damaging its acrylic finish. Use a non-oil based surface protectant that is specifically formulated to protect the spa’s finish from the chemicals and minerals associated with normal spa use. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
When replacement UV lamp has been installed, conduct a final leak check: Restore power to the spa at the GFCI. Turn on the pump and let water run for five minutes to check for leaks. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
Insert a disk in the disk drive as described above. The player will identify the type of disk and begin playing it. Use either the remote control or the buttons on the faceplate to start and stop the player and to jump to selections. To remove the disk, press the EJECT button. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
Water damage is not covered by Cal Spas or the manufacturer’s warranty . Note: The system includes an MP3 docking station and remote control and does NOT INCLUDE an MP3 player such as an iPod . 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
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Model AQ-DM-4UBT has basic controls built into the front panel. They are briefl y described below. For further information, see the manufacturer’s manual. Power button Mode button Forward or reverse radio scan or track selection Volume control 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
Insert the tether in the anchor hole when you are ready to use it. Buckle the strap around your waist. It is easily adjustable and can accommodate most sizes. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
The exercise kit for 11 foot spas contains: • Two hand grips • Two hand grips • Two 6” elastic bands • Two 6” elastic bands • One 56” elastic band • One 18” elastic band 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
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18” band or ankle braces. 25” bands 25” bands 18” band All elastic bands can also be used with either hand grips or ankle braces. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
NJD 2” Directional Neck Jet 100% Shut Off PSD 5” Power Storm PLUCS2255048S PLUCS2295138S MED 3” Micro XL Directional PLUCS2125038S PSR 5” Power Storm Riffl ed PLUCS2295148S mfd 3” Micro Flow Directional PLUCS2295068S 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
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Swoosh logo Black (CS6004231) PLU21300451 River Jet Assembly Black 210-5101CS PLU21703466 Diverter Valve 1½” On/ Off ASSY (600-4601) PLU21100045 Air Control Valve Air Control with Swoosh Old Faithful Jet Black Logo Black CS6603508-1 PLU21703739 PLU21300501 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
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(D24 .5) LIT16000384 Bottom Drain Filtration Return Assembly Quartz thimble (24 .5X350) PLU21400215 LIT16000383 Ballast (UV-3) Weir Skimmers LIT16000382 Weir Skimmer Gate Small Black Clips PLU21600284 LIT16000385 Weir Skimmer Gate Large Black PLU21600294 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
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Exercise Kit for 9 Foot Spas EXC10000004 Light Mini 2” Diameter Exercise Kit for Fitness Spas LIT16000151 (F1239 & F1439) EXC10000002 Exercise Kit for Fitness Spas LED Lights (F1418, F1640, F1770) EXC10000001 Small Controller Daisy Chain Exercise Kit Attachment LIT16100218 Plate EXC11000065 Large Controller...
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4” to 2½” Basic Rust: COV7684BAS42R1.0 Slate: COV7684BAS42S1.0 Gray: COV7884BAS42G1.0 78” x 84” Z630L 4” to 2½” Basic Rust: COV7884BAS42R1.0 Slate: COV7884BAS42S1.0 Gray: COV78RDBAS42G1.0 78” round A511R 4” to 2½” Basic Rust: COV78RDBAS42R1.0 Slate: COV78RDBAS42S1.0 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
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Gray: COV93141STD53G1.5 93” x 141” F1239 5” to 3” Standard Rust: COV93141STD53R1.5 Slate: COV93141STD53S1.5 Gray: COV93167STD53G1.5 93” x 167” F1418 5” to 3” Standard Rust: COV93167STD53R1.5 Slate: COV93167STD53S1.5 Gray: COV93171STD53G1.5 93” x 171” F1439 5” to 3” Standard Rust: COV93171STD53R1.5 Slate: COV93171STD53S1.5...
The spa may not be properly ventilated. Make sure the front of the spa is not blocked to allow air flow. High speed pumps may have been running too long. Limit pump running time to no more than 15 to 30 minutes. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
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Power to the spa may be shut off. Turn on or reset the GFCI circuit breaker. If this does not solve the problem, contact your dealer or a qualified spa technician. 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
Spa to ensure components not mentioned specifi cally, including, but optimal performance and function. not limited to the wood frame, jets, diverter valves, LED lighting systems, fi lter lids, and mechanical 2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000, Rev. E www.calspas.com...
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Cal Spas product as soon as possible. By taking just a few quick minutes to register, you can enjoy product alerts, more efficient support, and quicker service. Register now -- it’s fast and it’s easy! 1) Go to www.calspas.com/warranty 2) Fill in your information and click “Send Warranty Info” Locating the product serial number The serial number of your spa is located on a metal plate attached to the inside of the door for the equipment area.
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