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  • Page 1 Installation, use and maintenance instructions...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your new VIBES spa - the hydrotherapeu- tic equipment that offers everyday relaxation, hydrotherapy and plesant moments. Your new VIBES spa is manufactured from first-class materials and components from leading global producers to guarantee easy operation and offer pleasure for many years.

  • Page 4: Important Information For Spa Users

    Important information for spa users The design of your VIBES spa meets the highest requirements for this type of equipment. However some basic rules should be observed for using the spa without problems for long time: When the spa is out of operation, keep the appliance covered with the cover that is supplied as a standard feature.

  • Page 5: Spa Safe Operation Rules

    Spa safe operation rules The spa offers a lot of pleasure and fun, but its use is associated with considerable responsibility. Never forget to observe safety rules when using the spa. Below, there are the basic principles for safe spa use. Failure to follow the listed rules below may result in damage, injury, or fatal injury.
  • Page 6 Use only unbreakable cups, dishes and utensils in the vicinity of the spa. Try to prevent accidents and injuries. Never use the spa all by yourself. Always pay extra attention to children around and inside the spa. Children should use the spa only in the presence of an adult. Make sure that no one is running near the spa and that there are no disturbances.

  • Page 7: Warning For The Use Of The Cover

    Make sure the water is always properly maintained and disinfected. Do not enter the spa immediately after treatment with any of the chemical products. For some of the spa chemical water treatment, it can take up to 24 hours to fully dissolve and react. Carefully follow these instructions for the maintenance or repair works of the spa.

  • Page 8: General Requirements Before Putting The Spa Into Service

    General requirements before putting the spa into service It is recommended that the installation and regular maintenance of the spa is carried out by a qualified service technician! General requirements of the spa installation Due to the great weight of the spa, it is necessary to provide a flat, horizontal and sufficiently firm foundation (e.g.

  • Page 9: General Requirements For The Electrical Connection Of The Spa

    Connection of the spa Disassembly and assembly of the cabinet panel To access the technological area of the VIBES spa (power cable connection, service, etc.) it is necessary to remove the front panel of the cabinet with VIBES logo. All interventions into the technology must only be carried out by a qualified service technician!.

  • Page 10: Electrical Wiring

    The original Gecko documentation with full details is available at http://www.geckodocs.com/ The technology of VIBES models is equipped with the Gecko YE-5 series switchboard, which are characterized by a long list of technical features. Each of them brings advanced solutions that are available to all spa owners.

  • Page 11: Description Of The Switchboard And Diagram Of The Base Board

    5.2.1.1 Description of the switchboard and diagram of the base board Only for Gecko YE-5; ID NUMBER 0610-221045-338! The wiring diagram is located on the bottom of the Gecko IN.YE 5 enclosure. A list of possible low-level configurations is located on the back of the Gecko IN.YE 5 switchboard.
  • Page 12 Warning: The IN.YE 5 switchboard must always be connected to a separate circuit breaker protected by a RCD, supply current not exceeding 30 mA, see points in chapter 4.3 on page 11. Always check local standards and regulations for the wiring of electrical equipment before installation.
  • Page 13 Quick Start Card in.ye-3-ce & in.ye-5-ce European version ™ ™ 1- Connect all outputs & keypads Before connecting the power supply, it is recommended to ALWAYS check Optional floating connector the position of the jumpers on the base board - see the wiring diagram on (Part #9920-401346) the underside of the enclosure.

  • Page 14: Connection Of Spa Equipment

    5.2.1.3 Connection of spa equipment Only for Gecko Gecko YE-5; ID NUMBER 0610-221107-338! For the connection to the terminals, the high voltage accessories (motors, blower, etc.) must be provided with female quick connect terminals, straight and non-insulated for all types of connections, including the ground. Only 230 V accessories may be connected to the corresponding terminals of the control unit.

  • Page 15: Led Light - In.mix Unit

    in.flo Temp/HL sensor Note: The heating cables, flow sensor (in.flo) and Temp/HL sensor are always connected to the switchboard. Heating is a standard part of the Gecko IN.YE 5 control unit. 5.2.1.4 LED light – IN.MIX unit Only for Gecko Gecko YE-5; ID NUMBER 0610-221107-338! The lighting consists of a Gecko IN.MIX unit and two cable circuits (not light circuits) with a set of interconnected LEDs around the perimeter of the spa.

  • Page 16: Connection Of Gecko Ye-5; Id Number

    AC Power input in.mix.300 in.ye-5 OUT 1 OUT 2 (first LED (second LED cable circuit) cable circuit) Volume X Volume 1 Volume 3 Volume 2 The connection between the connecting cable and the LEDs is made with a waterproof connector. Connection and disconnection is done with a bayonet connector (turning clockwise/counterclockwise).

  • Page 17: Control Unit Connection

    Diagram of the motherboard 5.2.2.2 Control unit connection Only for Gecko Gecko YE-5; ID NUMBER 0610-221107-338! Default settings: Power supply connection = single-phase Circuit breaker = 25 A Configuration number: 30 = LUCKY 34 = MOMENTO, NATURA, SOULA Warning: The IN.YE 5 switchboard must always be connected to a separate circuit breaker protected by a RCD, supply current not exceeding 30 mA, see points in chapter 4.3 on page 11.
  • Page 18 protector must be tested before connecting and starting the spa! The basic configuration is pre-prepared by the manufacturer for connection to a single-phase 25 A circuit breaker! In the event of a change in the type of power supply (e.g. to a 3-phase connection or to a different type of single-phase circuit breaker), this must be consulted and approved by the spa supplier.

  • Page 19: Connection Of Spa Equipment

    Quick Start Card P65 Light output CO - Communication links (2 ports) in.touch, in.stik, C1 - Main keypad in.ye-3-ce & in.ye-5-ce European version ™ ™ Aux keypad in.k112, Swim Spa com. cable, etc. connector P63 and P64 in.lu.me outputs 2- Connect the main power puts &...
  • Page 20 Only 230 V accessories may be connected to the corresponding terminals of the control unit. Refer to the following tables for correct connections. Note that all female terminals must be correctly and completely seated on the printed circuit terminals for proper current ratings. LUCKY –...

  • Page 21: Led Light - Integrated In.mix Function

    MOMENTO, NATURA, SOULA – basic equipment Connector A3 or alternatively: Pump 1 L black (low speed) Relay K2 P (right terminal) dual-speed (230 V, 10 A max.) L brown (high speed) Relay K1 P (right terminal) Neutral P 20 Connector A2 or alternatively: Pump 2 Relay K3 P (right terminal)

  • Page 22: In.touch 2 Connection (If Equipped)

    wired to the corners of the cabinet and to any additional LED lighting that could not be connected to the first circuit. The Gecko circuits are plugged into connectors P63 and P64. The LED lighting colour settings are automatically loaded in the left scrolling menu on the control panel (bulb icon).

  • Page 23: Configuration Of The Control Unit

    5.2.4 Configuration of the control unit The configuration of the switchboard is always carried out during the production of the spa. Therefore, for switchboards delivered with the spa, it is not necessary to do so unless the electrical supply parameters (number of phases, breaker sizes) need to be changed.

  • Page 24: Completing The Installation

    Procedure for setting low-level parameters (model type, number of motors, supply phase and circuit breaker values): Use the Settings button to accessthe configuration menu. In the menu, locate Electrical Config. And press to confirm the selection. The following settings can be made in the Electrical Config. window: a) Config - basic configuration number (setting the number of motors and filtering method).
  • Page 25 Note: • The temperature of the inflowing water must not exceed 36°C. • Avoid the spa overflowing when filling; defects caused by spa overflowing are not covered by the warranty. • It is recommended to use mains water, do not use untreated water, e.g. from the well;...

  • Page 26: Technology Components

    - the so-called Turbo Boost System. Ozonator By default, each VIBES spa is equipped with an ozonator with a sophisticated way of water ozonization. The ozonator generates O molecules from passing air by means of an electrical discharge (Corona discharge).

  • Page 27: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories 7.2.1 in.touch 2 (if equipped) The in.touch 2 app allows you to control your spa using your home network or an Internet connection anywhere in the world. This gives you full control over the settings for filter cycles, water temperature, economy modes, etc. Push notifications inform you about the status of the spa, even if you don‘t have the app open.
  • Page 28 Measure a distance of 5 cm between the lifting bar and the side panel of the spa, which is necessary for the smooth movement of the lifting mechanism. At this position of the lifting bar (5 cm from the side panel of the spa) tighten the first anchor ring on one side (at the edge of the spa).

  • Page 29: Closing And Opening The Cover

    Closing and opening the cover 1. Place the cover over the lip of the 2. Slip the strap under the bar spa so that the sewn straps face located in the corner under the corners of the cabinet. the cabinet lip. 3.

  • Page 30: Spa Control And Functions

    Spa control and functions Spa control and functions The modern Gecko in.k 1001 touch control panel with a large colour display is used to control all spa functions. all-on or all-off key direct to function (one touch activation) selection wheel (settings mode selection wheel and additional options) on-screen system...

  • Page 31: Switching On The Control Panel

    The lighting icon is animated on the display when the lighting is on. The message „wipe screen“ appears when too much water is detected on the touch screen. Simply wipe away excess water. 9.1.1 Switching on the control panel Touch the screen to exit sleep mode. 3 minutes after the last pump is turned off, the screen will shut off if there is no touch activity.

  • Page 32: Starting Pump 1

    9.1.5 Starting pump 1 Press the Pump 1 button (icon 1) to switch pump 1 to slow speed. Press the button again to switch the pump to high speed. Pressing the button again turns the pump off. If you don‘t turn off the pumps manually, the built-in timer will automatically turn it off after 20 minutes.

  • Page 33: Water Temperature

    will turn off the lights automatically after 2 hours. The lighting icon is animated on the display when the lighting is on. LED lighting colour settings can be made on the in.mix screen. For a detailed description, see chapter 9.1.21 Color mode. 9.1.9 Water temperature The temperature shown at the bottom of the screen indicates the...

  • Page 34: Settings

    9.1.13 Settings You can use the Settings mode to manage settings of your spa system. mode selection wheel: - date & time settings icon - keypad list of featured items - electrical config direct to function - miscellaneous selection wheel: - about - water care - maintenance...
  • Page 35 Super Energy The spa will always be in economy mode during peak hours, every day of the week (default: from 6:00 to 18:00). Weekender The spa will be in economy mode from Monday to Friday, and will run normally on the weekend. Default Settings When you select Default Settings you will be asked to confirm your choice.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    9.1.15 Maintenance To modify maintenance settings, slide the right wheel until the maintenance icon is highlighted in the middle. From the Maintenance page you can access the following: Reminders Standby Simply touch the line of the item you want to change. Reminders The keypad will provide reminders about maintenance required on your spa, like rinsing or cleaning the filter.

  • Page 37: Keypad Settings

    Set time Here you can change the hour, minute and time format (24h / 12h). Simply swipe up and down the column you want to change, and select the desired value. When done, touch the calendar icon at the right of the screen. This saves the settings.

  • Page 38: Electrical Configuration

    9.1.18 Electrical Configuration This section is for service technicians only. Do not make any changes in this section unless you are a qualified technician. Any unprofessional intervention may lead to loss of warranty. 9.1.19 Miscellaneous This menu gives access to modify the Warm Weather option and Info messages in the media center.

  • Page 39: Color Mode

    9.1.21 Color mode Only available if in.mix is detected among the spa accessories. color wheel Note: Some models may synchronization/ display more than one desynchronization icon zone, but only zone 1 is (inactive) always active. The other mode selection wheel: zones (2 and 3) are not in.mix icon active...

  • Page 40: Selected Spa Functions

    The second way is by touching the light bulb icons located each side of the intensity bar. The slider allows you to modify the intensity of the color. Synchronizing zones (inactive) The synchronization/desynchronization icon allows you to match the color of the selected zone with the other zones.

  • Page 41: Filtration And Function Of The Ozonator

    9.2.3 Filtration and function of the ozonator The filtration is used for the mechanical cleaning of water in the spa, together with ozonization, which contributes to the ease of keeping the water clean in your spa and it also reduces the consumption of chemicals. It runs in set cycles, which can be selected and changed in the main menu, see chapter 9.1.14 Water care.

  • Page 42: Economy Mode

    9.2.6 Economy mode In this mode, the required water temperature is automatically reduced by 7°C. The water heater does not turn on if the temperature does not drop by 7°C below the set water temperature. When the economy mode is active, a message is shown on the display. It is active according to the settings that can be selected and changed in the main menu, see chapter 9.1.14 Water care.

  • Page 43: Regular Maintenance Of The Spa

    Regular maintenance of the spa 10.1 Filter cleaning and replacement On the display, go to Settings -> Maintenance and activate Standby (see chapter 6.1.9 Standby). The spa will shut down for 30 minutes. Release the pressure valve by turning it counter-clockwise. Pull out the grey flap slightly and turn the outer ring counter-clockwise.

  • Page 44: Twice A Week

    Note: When the mode is exited, the filter pump is automatically started for a few minutes, during which bleeding is required. The spa can be used again now. 10.2 Twice a week If you use the spa daily, it is advisable to check the water cleanliness twice a week.

  • Page 45: Every Other Week

    10.4 Every other week Pull out the skimmer basket (suction from the surface) and remove any dirt; after cleaning, put it back in the same position as before cleaning (see the illustrated proced). 10.5 Once a month Treat the filter cartridge with a special cleaner to remove grease and solid impurities that cannot be removed with a jet of water.

  • Page 46: Maintenance Of The Spa

    Maintenance of the spa The following text gives the basic information on how to maintain and protect your spa. Regular and correct maintenance will ensure a trouble-free and comfortable use of the spa. 11.1 Changing the spa water For normal family use, we recommend changing the spa water every 3–6 months.

  • Page 47: Filling The Spa

    After connecting the hose to this outlet, turn the drain nut counterclockwise to open the drain valve. Note: You can connect a ¾“ hose with a corresponding thread to the drainage outlet. It is recommended to open (anti-clockwise) and close (clockwise) the drain outlet only by hand! Using the tool may cause damage.

  • Page 48: Filter Cleaning And Replacement

    We recommend always using the safety cap, even after the outlet has been closed. • Avoid overflowing the spa when it is being filled, as the electric parts of the spa may be flooded and damaged, which is not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 49: Cleaning The Spa

    • Make sure the cartridge is properly seated in the filter case after each cleaning or replacement. This ensures 100% filtration of the water passing through the filter. • Keep the particular chemical indicators in the correct ranges. The filter itself is not able to keep the water completely clean and safe (it is not able to destroy bacteria and algae).

  • Page 50: Maintenance Of The Pillows

    11.6 Maintenance of the cabinet The VIBES spa cabinet is made of insulating polyurethane sandwich with a polypropylene-based surface combined with elements with a car paint finish. Thanks to the materials used, it does not require any specific maintenance, moreover it is dimensionally stable and resistant to the external conditions and possible parasites.

  • Page 51: Maintenance Of The Stainless Steel Parts

    (the products are available either directly from USSPA or from your spa supplier or from over-the-counter products such as Silichrom). When dosing chemicals into the spa, the dosed chemicals must not come into direct contact with the stainless steel elements.

  • Page 52: Care Of The Cover

    Always keep the cover in a safe place to prevent damage. • We recommend the use of a special lift bar from the USSPA offer for easier handling of the cover. • The cover is not designed for walking or sitting on it.

  • Page 53: Winterizing The Spa

    • Remove dirt from it with soapy water or a special product - Polstrin, or it is also possible to use a high-pressure water cleaner WAP. For such cleaning, however, it is necessary to remove the fabric cover from the cover to avoid damaging the insulation boards of the cover.
  • Page 54 Even if you fill the spa with clean, drinking water, it is necessary to regularly check the spa water, keep it in balance (pH, alkalinity) and disinfect it too. Use only USSPA-recommended chemicals for water maintenance. Defects caused by the use of unsuitable chemical agents are not covered by the warranty.
  • Page 55 The ideal value of total alkalinity is between 80 and 120 ppm. Consequences caused by too high or too low levels of total alkalinity: high total alkalinity low total alkalinity difficult pH value change rapid pH value changes or “pH value jumps” surface film forming corrosion of metal / metal parts of the spa irritation to skin and eyes...
  • Page 56 1 appears on the display. above. If the problem persists, is running. The whole system is call an USSPA authorized blocked for next 2 hours. partner. Turn the spa main circuit breaker The system detects water flow off and on.
  • Page 57 If the problem persists, call an USSPA authorized partner. Call an USSPA authorized Faulty water temperature sensor. appears on the display. partner. Internal HW error Call an USSPA authorized appears on the display.
  • Page 58 An error code is active. the error code. Connect the power cord or No light or disconnected connect the disconnected lighting cable. lighting cable, or call an USSPA authorized partner. The lighting is off. Call an USSPA authorized Faulty main LED unit. partner.
  • Page 59 Tighten them - only by hand. Water leak from the spa. Replace sealing if necessary. Loose pump/heater flanges. If the problem persists, call an USSPA authorized partner. Call an USSPA authorized Defective technology. partner. Dripping water under Call an USSPA authorized the control panel partner.
  • Page 60 Equipment of the VIBES spa Momento model Note: The location and quantity of specific jets and equipment features are specific to each model; your spa may not contain all of the features described in this manual.
  • Page 61 Power Storm Massage jet Poly Storm Twin Roto jet Mini Storm Directional jet Mini Storm Twin Roto jet Cluster Storm Directional jet Cluster Storm Twin Roto jet Ozone jet- small Ozone jet - large Air Jet Filter Mazzei jet - displacement of ozonization Skimmer - suction from the surface Light Suction, large - from hydro-massage pumps...

  • Page 62: Table Of Contents

    Content Introduction Important information for spa users Spa safe operation rules Warning for the use of the cover General requirements before putting the spa into service General requirements of the spa installation General requirements for installation General requirements for the electrical connection of the spa Connection of the spa Disassembly and assembly of the cabinet panel...
  • Page 63 Commissioning the spa Technology components Basic technology components Optional accessories 7.2.1 in.touch 2 (if equipped) 7.2.2 Installation of the Coverlift Closing and opening the cover Spa control and functions Spa control and functions 9.1.1 Switching on the control panel 9.1.2 All-on, all-off target key 9.1.3 Main screen...
  • Page 64 9.1.20 About 9.1.21 Color mode Selected spa functions 9.2.1 Massages and lighting 9.2.2 Water heating 9.2.3 Filtration and function of the ozonator 9.2.4 Standby 9.2.5 Smart Winter mode 9.2.6 Economy mode Regular maintenance of the spa 10.1 Filter cleaning and replacement 10.2 Twice a week 10.3...
  • Page 65 Keeping the spa water clean 12.1 12.2 Overall alkalinity 12.3 Water hardness 12.4 Disinfection 12.5 Water maintenance products Technical advice and error codes 13.1 Selected error codes and their solutions 13.2 Other problems and their solution Equipment of the VIBES spa...
  • Page 66 Made in EU...

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