This does not apply to lights, stereos and televisions that are built into the spa as factory options from Cal Spas™. WARNING -- RISK OF INJURY The spa water should never exceed 104˚F (40˚C). Water temperatures between 100˚F (38˚C) and 104˚F (40˚C)
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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, such as Cal Spas™ All Surface Cleaner, and then rinsed thoroughly. See the section “Cleaning and Maintaining Your Spa” for instructions on draining your spa.
150 pounds per square foot. Your Cal Spas™ retailer can help you with your foundation and more. Your retailer has a wealth of information and experience about how to get the most out of your spa...
Do not bury the power cord. If your cord becomes damaged, replace it before next usage. All 120V spas must have a GFCI. This can be either a 20 amp GFCI receptacle or a 20 amp GFCI cord and plug kit as shown (CKIT110 - P/N ELE09700086).
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INSTALLATION DIAGRAM. 2008 Portable Spa Owner’s Manual LTR20081000, Rev. E Preparing for Your New Portable Spa GFCI Required One 50 amp GFCI Four #8 AWG copper wires One 60 amp GFCI Four #8 AWG copper wires One 50 amp GFCI...
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• When installing electrical system, use a 60 amp GFCI. Follow the GFCI wiring diagram on the next page. • Have your dealer or installer set dip switch #10 to the OFF position on the circuit board as shown at right.
Preparing for Your New Portable Spa Gas Heater Hook up Ultimate Fitness Series spa owners may buy and install a separate gas heater and pump for use with their spa. This option may be purchased separately from your local distributor. Spa owners are responsible for ensuring installation of their gas heater conforms to local, state, and federal regulations.
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Preparing for Your New Portable Spa 2008 Portable Spa Owner’s Manual Page 9 LTR20081000, Rev. E...
OFF position. Once the water is at the correct level and air is bled, turn on the power at the GFCI breaker. (Ensure that the 120V spas are connected to the proper electrical outlet.)
Operating Your Spa 5100, 6200 and 6300 Electronic Control Operation Initial Start up When first powered up, it will automatically revert to Priming mode. A Pr on the topside display will indicate this. Priming mode will be active for less than five minutes at which time the heater will be activated and the water temperature will be maintained in Standard mode.
Operating Your Spa Light Press the Light button to turn on the light. Press it once again to turn the light off. All optional lighting such as the control panel light and cabinet perimeter lighting is controlled by the Light button and will turn on and off with the spa light.
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A difference in readings between temperature sensors has been detected indicating a possible water flow problem. Make sure spa is filled to proper level and that pumps are primed (water is flowing). Also check to make sure filter cartridges are clean. If message does not reset, call your dealer or service organization.
Operating Your Spa 9800 Electronic Control Operation When first powered up, the 9800 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”...
Jets 2 Press the “JETS 2” button once to turn pump 2 on or off and to shift between low and high speeds if it is a two- speed pump. If left running, the pump will turn off after 15 minutes. Option This is an optional feature.
Test and adjust chemical levels per manufacturer’s instructions. Test and adjust chemical levels per manufacturer’s instructions. Remove, clean, and reinstall filter per manufacturer’s instructions. Test and reset GFCI per manufacturer’s instructions. Drain and refill spa per manufacturer’s instructions. Drain and refill spa per manufacturer’s instructions.
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Message Meaning Persistent (Displays on the fifth occurrence of the HFL message within 24 hours.) Heater is shut down, but other spa functions continue to run normally. Inadequate water heater. Inadequate water heater. (Displays occurrence of dr message.) Spa is shut down.
Operating Your Spa Auxiliary Control Operation The auxiliary control option is available with the 9800 controls only. It is a small panel with four buttons that control certain spa functions, such as primary or additional jets, TV, or lights. It conveniently puts the control of several spa functions at your fingertips without having to get up.
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.
Operating Your Spa Adjustable Therapy System™ Pump On/Off This button allows the user to turn on and off the ATS™ seat pump. Press this button once to turn the pump on. Once on, the green LED light on the control panel will illuminate, indicating...
Cal Spas Clear Water Plan Great spa water is easily achieved when the right chemicals and / or systems are used and the Cal Spas Clear Water Plan is implemented. The key to clean, clear, and safe water is to fully understand how spa water reacts to users, system operation and chemical use.
All versions of the Cal Spas Clear Water Plan are designed for spas with average bather load. (3-4 people, 15 minutes of usage, 3 times a week at 100 degrees)
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 Destroys ammonia, organic...
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Water Quality Maintenance For use with the chlorine Clear Water Plan Chlorinating Granules Quick acting sanitizer / disinfectant for spa water. For use with the bromine Clear Water Plan Test Strips -- Bromine Provides accurate spa water testing for bromine, pH, and total alkalinity.
Adjust total alkalinity (acceptable range is 80-120ppm). • Adjust pH if necessary (between 7.2 to 7.8). Pour in 16 oz of Cal Spas “Metal Protector” in the center of the spa. Add either bromine or chlorine (according to your preferred plan).
Adjust total alkalinity, then the pH if needed. • Add 2 tablespoons of chlorine granules (if needed). Add 2 oz of Cal Spas “Oxidizer Shock” to spa. Run spa for 15 minutes with cover off. Replace cover. 2008 Portable Spa Owner’s Manual...
This plan and its chemical dosages are intended for spas equipped with the optional Cal Clarity Automatic Bromine Generator. The chemical references are designed for Cal Spas chemicals only. Note: Following these instructions is very important to ensure proper operation of your Cal Clarity Automatic Bromine Generator.
7.4 to 8.2 (equates to 1700 to 2500 ppm TDS level). Add 2 oz of Cal Spas “Oxidizer Shock” to help burn out impurities in fill water. Turn the dial on the bromine generator clockwise until the LED display reads 10.
Cleaning and Maintenance 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.
Cleaning and Maintenance Draining Your Portable 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.
Allow spa to dry completely. Apply a coat of Cal Spas™ Fast Sheen to the spa’s entire finish with a soft towel or sponge. Allow Fast Sheen to dry until white and powdery.
Allow the spa to dry completely. Apply a coat of Cal Spas™ Fast Sheen to the spa’s entire finish with a soft cloth or sponge. Allow Fast Sheen to dry until white and powdery.
Do not place wet CD’s or DVD’s into this unit at any time. • Water damage is not covered by Cal Spas or the manufacturer’s warranty. Although the marine grade entertainment system is en- cased in a plastic housing with weather seals, the sys- tem is water resistant and NOT waterproof.
. Playing a Movie This applies to the Aeware system only . Note: The Cal Spas universal remote control requires a direct line of sight between the remote and the CD/DVD player in order to function. The remote will not function when used inside the spa.
Using the Universal Remote Control The Cal Spas universal remote control requires a di- rect line of sight between the remote and the CD/DVD player in order to function. The remote will not function when used inside the spa.
Using the Entertainment System Programming the Universal Remote Control The Cal Spas universal remote has been pre-pro- grammed to function with the entertainment system the spa has been configured with. However, in case you need to reprogram the remote, use the device list below for the programming code.
Appendix Replacement Parts CXLW 6.5” POWER STORM JET DIRECTIONAL Standard gray PLU21703421 5.5”. POWER STORM JET, DIRECTIONAL Standard gray PLU21703425 E / EW / EP / EPW INTERNAL CLUSTER STORM, PULSATOR, EURO Standard gray PLU21703420 MFLW / MFW 4.25”, STORM JET, MAXI FLOW W/ DRK EYEBALL Standard gray PLU21703430 2008 Portable Spa Owner’s Manual...
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Appendix 2.5”, NECK JET, QUAD BLASTER Standard gray PLU21703427 MSRW / MFS 3”, STORM JET, MICRO SWIRL W/DRK EYEBALL Standard gray PLU21703433 5.5”, POWER STORM JET, SURE-FLO Standard gray PLU21703426 S / SJW / SJ 5”, POWER STORM JET W/DRK EYEBALL Standard gray PLU21703429 STREAM (SWIM) JET COMPLETE...
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Replacement Cabinet Panels The complete selection of replacement cabinets for all models is very extensive and too lengthy for this owner’s manual. See your Cal Spas deal to order replacement panels for your spa, or call 1-800-CAL-SPAS. Page 40 2008 Portable Spa Owner’s Manual...
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Covers Avalon Series A515/A526/A534 - 84 x 64 Standard Rust Standard Gray Standard Slate Standard Palomino Deluxe Rust Deluxe Gray Deluxe Slate Deluxe Palomino A726 / A734 / A744 - 84 x 84 Standard Rust Standard Gray Standard Slate Standard Palomino Deluxe Rust Deluxe Gray Deluxe Slate...
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Appendix CLASSIC/LEGACY NEWPORTER - 93 x 130 Standard Rust Standard Gray Standard Slate Standard Palomino Deluxe Rust Deluxe Gray Deluxe Slate Deluxe Palomino Custom Teal Custom Navy Custom Hunter CLASSIC/LEGACY LAGUNA - 64 x 84 Standard Rust Standard Gray Standard Slate Standard Palomino Deluxe Rust Deluxe Gray...
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Appendix FII730B/L, FII745B/L - 84 x 84 Standard Rust Standard Gray Standard Slate Standard Palomino Deluxe Rust Deluxe Gray Deluxe Slate Deluxe Palomino Deluxe Teal Deluxe Navy Deluxe Hunter FII830B/L, FII845B/L - 93 x 93 Standard Rust Standard Gray Standard Slate Standard Palomino Deluxe Rust Deluxe Gray...
Keeping Fit with your Spa IMPORTANT: Always consult your physician before starting any exercise activity or program. The Ultimate 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.
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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 46 2008 Portable Spa Owner’s Manual LTR20081000, Rev. E...
Manufacturer Warranty All Cal Spas hot tubs are manufactured with the highest quality appliances and are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of delivery. Cal Spas electronic component warranty is extended through the manufacturer of the product including, but not limited to: televisions, stereos, DVD players, etc.
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See your Cal Spas™ dealer for a copy of the applicable warranty, details, and any questions you may have regarding the warranty coverage on your spa. Warranty Specifics • Five Year Cabinet Warranty: Cabinet surface peeling, blistering, fading, or delamination are specifically excluded from this warranty.
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Locating the product serial number The serial number of your spa is located on a metal plate attached to the lower right front panel of the spa.You will need this number to properly register your spa and activate coverage. Write this information in the space provided below.