Nordic IMPULSE Owner's Manual

Nordic IMPULSE Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
Turn your day ahhh...round!
WARNING
This product can expose you to chemicals
including propylene oxide, which is known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
113579
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Conforms to ANSI/UL Std 1563
Certified to CSA Std C22.2 No. 218.1

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Turn your day ahhh…round! WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals including propylene oxide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 113579 For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Conforms to ANSI/UL Std 1563 Certified to CSA Std C22.2 No.
  • Page 2 First and foremost, I appreciate your purchase of a Nordic Hot Tub. With so many brands available, we are humbled by your choice. Nordic was founded in 1995 on 4 key principles which we still believe in and build into our product today. These principles are known by our employees and dealer partners across the globe as S.T.A.R.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Quick Reference by Model / Voltage & Amps by Series..31 Your Owner’s Manual Provides Important Safety Information. PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. N.P.I. 4655 Patterson Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI USA 49512 NORDIC HOT TUBS OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    GREATLY INCREASE THE RISK OF FATAL HYPERTHERMIA • Before entering a hot tub, the user should measure the IN HOT TUBS OR SPAS. water temperature with an accurate thermometer since the tolerance of water temperature-regulating devices varies. NORDIC HOT TUBS OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 5 • This unit should be subjected to periodic routine maintenance (for example, once every 3 months) to make sure that the unit is operating properly. Please read through this again and SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS (we care about your safety!) NORDIC HOT TUBS OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 6: Placement Of You Hot Tub

    4. ACCESS: if you have decided to drop your new hot tub into a deck (which looks great and makes it easy to get in and out of), you will eventually need to remove the service panel (on the same side as the topside control) to NORDIC HOT TUBS OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 7: Power Installation Instructions And Requirements

    Some installations work best to drill a hole in the side panels and others require the wiring to come up from the bottom. We’ve included line drawings with approximate “safe” locations for the wiring to be plumbed in from the bottom. Please reference the following drawings. IMPULSE, SPORT, CROWN II & IMPULSE DP 78.5" Diameter A good location for...
  • Page 8 4-6" from the left side and side of the tub 12-16" from the front 24-28" 12-16" 8-10" Access Panel Access Panel 4-6" 12-24" 79" 70" NORDIC HOT TUBS OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 9 20" Clear area for the wire to bottom is 16" from the left 6" enter through the bottom side and 6-8" from the front 12" 12" 6-8" Access Panel Access Panel 16" 84.75" 79" NORDIC HOT TUBS OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 10 6. Wire the controller as outlined in the 240volt wiring instructions 7. Attach system controller cover 8. Attach Cabinet Service Panel Toggle switch #10 needs to be in the “down” position. (shown in the “up” position) NORDIC HOT TUBS OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 11 240V WIRING SCHEMATIC NORDIC HOT TUBS OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 12 WARNING: DO NOT TURN ON POWER UNTIL TUB IS FILLED COMPLETELY WITH WATER! HOT TUB ANATOMY Air Controls Air Controls Cup Holders Cup Holders Suction Fittings Light Whirlpool Jet Ozone Jet Air Controls Topside Control Cup Holder Filter Air Controls Waterfall Jet Access Panel (side of cabinet) NORDIC HOT TUBS OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 13: Quick Start Guide

    • If your hot tub has a visible basket, rotate the basket counter-clockwise to remove it. The filter will pull straight out. 4. Locate the shut-off T-valves. Make sure they are in the up or open position. NORDIC HOT TUBS OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 14 10. Place the hot tub cover on tub. Keeping the cover on the hot tub when the tub is not in use will help minimize operating costs. 11. The time it will take for the water temperature to reach the desired setting will vary. NORDIC HOT TUBS OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 15: Operating Instructions

    Press “Light” to operate the spa light. Turns off after 4 hours. AUTOMATIC POLLING (in Standard Mode) The pump will activate for 2-5 minutes every 30 minutes to check the temperature. This also happens whenever the temperature is adjusted. NORDIC HOT TUBS OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 16 Press “Light” to operate the spa light. Turns off after 4 hours. (in Standard Mode) The pump will activate for 2-5 minutes every 30 minutes to check the temperature. This also happens whenever the temperature is adjusted. NORDIC HOT TUBS OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 17: Diagnostic Messages

    45ºF / 7.2ºC or higher. An optional freeze sensor may be added to protect against extraordinary freeze conditions. Auxiliary freeze sensor protection is advisable in colder climates. See your dealer for details. NORDIC HOT TUBS OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 18: Operating The Rest Of The Hot Tub

    OPERATING THE REST OF THE HOT TUB DTS ™ NORDIC STAR ™ WHIRLPOOL JET(S): Your hot tub is equipped with at least one Whirlpool Diverter jet (2, 3 or 4 positions depending on tub model purchased), located on the filter wall on most models. These jets, when turned, will divert water to either the Whirlpool Jet or to different groups of wall jets.
  • Page 19 The Bottom Diverter has (3) positions: Bottom Diverter 1. Only the Whirlpool Jet On Diverter Seat 2. Whirlpool and Seats 2 and 3 On 3. Whirlpool Jet off and additional pressure is applied to the jets to the top diverter. NORDIC HOT TUBS OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 20 NOTE: Rotate, do not lift. NORDIC STAR ™ JETS: There are several water jets which can be individually adjusted to customize the amount of waterflow through each. This feature allows you to create the perfect experience in each seat.
  • Page 21 NORDIC CASCADE ™ LED WATERFALL JET The Nordic Cascade™ LED Waterfall jet has an angled design which allows for a beautiful arcing waterfall. The water flow can be controlled with the built-in adjustment handle. Just rotate it left or right to adjust the flow to perfectly meet the ambiance you desire.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Do not attempt service of this control system. Contact your dealer or service organization for assistance. Follow all owner’s manual power connection instructions. Installation must be performed by a qualified, licensed electrician and all grounding connections must be properly installed. NORDIC HOT TUBS OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 23: Water Treatment Instructions

    1 spot (near the filter). This causes the chemicals to disperse very quickly and it will be hard to manage the As the owner of a Nordic Hot Tub it is important to maintain proper levels. Once the chemicals are gone, algae and proper water quality to keep your hot tub and equipment bacteria can grow quickly.
  • Page 24: Understanding Hot Water Chemistry

    “shocked” to keep the levels in check. When they are being between 80 and 120. correct, there is very little odor or irritation caused by the spa water. Most Nordic spas will require between ¼ and ½ ounce of granular Dichlor to get started. STEP 2: pH NOTE: Do not add sanitizer until TA, CH, and PH are pH is the measure of how acidic or alkaline your water is.
  • Page 25 • Don’t use swimming pool (muriatic) acid to lower pH • Don’t use household bleach to sanitize the water (liquid sodium hypochlorite) • Don’t sprinkle any chemicals onto the water surface unless it is above the filter (except Bella) NORDIC HOT TUBS OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 26: Common Water Q&A

    Test pH and chlorine levels, adjust if necessary. and staining • Use of clarifying agents with ozone. Clean with non-abrasive hot tub surface cleaner. • Hard water (minerals in water). Add a scale/stain control chemical. Take water sample to your dealer NORDIC HOT TUBS OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 27: Periodic Cleaning And Care

    Failure to maintain proper chemical balance (pH, Alkalinity, cover (as noted below) and refill your hot tub. and Hardness) could also negate your warranty. Nordic 8. Do not turn the power back on until the hot tub is full. does not recommend the use of any Bromine product with Ozone.
  • Page 28: Winterizing Your Hot Tub

    6. Place the cover on the tub, and place a tarp over the tub and cover. Making sure to securely tie down the tarp. The tarp will help reduce the amount of weather your tub is exposed to. NORDIC HOT TUBS OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 29: Warranty Registration

    HOT TUB WARRANTY REGISTRATION TWO WAYS TO REGISTER YOUR NORDIC HOT TUB: Option 1: Online at www.nordichottubs.com Option 2: Fill out form below, remove this sheet from the manual and mail your registration in an envelope to: NPI / HOT TUBS...
  • Page 30 The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources and ensure it is recycled in a manner which protects human health and environment. NO ELECTRICAL WASTE NORDIC HOT TUBS OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 31: Quick Reference By Model / Voltage & Amps By Series

    (US Gallons) Impulse Diameter: 78.5 x 31 deep Crown Diameter: 84 x 35 deep Sport, Crown II, Diameter: 78.5 x 35 deep and Impulse DP Warrior XL and Diameter: 84 x 38.5 deep Crown XL Bella 83 x 34 D’Amour...
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