TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Hot Tub Owner Information .... pg. 3 Important Safety Information......pg. 4-5 Installation Requirements ......... pg. 6 Electrical/Wiring Requirement……………….…..……pg. 7 SmarTouch Setting Instructions ......pg. 8 SmarTouch Time of Day Instruction ....pg. 9 The Control Panel ..........pg. 10 Device Control Keys ...........
Sunbelt Spas Hot Tubs meet all requirements and regulations of ETL laboratories. Sunbelt Spas ETL listing is 9901934 and conforms to UL STD 1563 of Electric Hot Tubs, Spas and Associated Equipment. Further information may be requested from Sunbelt Spas, 3924 Dunvale Rd.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should be followed. Including the following: ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS – WARNING – To reduce risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times.
• 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. • Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a spa since some medication may induce drowsiness while other medication may affect heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation.
Wood decking must be a pier and beam style that properly supports the spa’s weight. Sunbelt Spas are produced for use in outdoors. We recommend you do not recess a Sunbelt Spas hot tub in a hole. Recessing the unit into a hole can cause potential problems with access and water retention within the hole itself.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Electrical Requirements 60 HZ United States Series- Supreme, Ultimate, Storm, & Wave Series Sunbelt Spas must to be wired as 240V hard wire system. For 240V Wiring Minimum Wire Size – Four Wire – Two (2) #6 thhn HOT, One (1) #8 thhn NEUTRAL, One (1) #9 thhn GROUND Breaker Required –...
IN A HURRY? READ THIS! For those who don’t like to read manuals or would like to read the manual later, please read at least the following section. SmarTouch Digital comes to you with a universal set of default settings. If you choose to keep these settings, then you only need to remember 2 things: how to set the spa temperature and to press the SET key whenever you are done using the spa.
TIME OF DAY SmarTouch Digital maintains a 12 hour AM / PM internal real time clock TOD (Time Of Day). The clock based on the line frequency. There is no battery backup and whenever the power is turned off, TOD is no longer correct. It defaults to 12:00 AM whenever the power is turned Setting TOD is only necessary if you are going to program the filtration and silence cycles.
THE CONTROL PANEL The control panel is normally installed on the lip of the spa for easy and convenient access. Within the panel housing is a 4 digit LED display used to communicate to the user spa temperature, TOD, elapsed user time, programming, status – diagnostic and error codes and messages.
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Air Blower If your spa is equipped with an air blower (bubbler), it is activated by the AIR key. This is an ON/OFF key. An LED will indicate when the air blower is on. Auxiliary Pump(s) You spa may be equipped with 1 or 2 more pumps. If you have a second pump, it could be a single speed or a dual speed.
The four device keys, JETS, AIR, AUX and LITE are exclusive, when one is pressed, no other key may be pressed simultaneously. You must release the pressed key before you may press another key. Also these keys do not repeat. If you press and hold a key for more than 20 seconds that key will be considered defective (collapsed) and will be deactivated and ignored by the system.
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The TIME key, which is also the DOWN ARROW key, is also a repeat key. Think of it as “-or previous”. Use it to: Press and hold for 2 seconds then release it to start setting the real time clock (TOD). ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SPA COMPONENTS Your Sunbelt Spa is made with the highest quality components in order to provide you with the ultimate hot tub. It is important to know the components and operation procedures for your components. NOTE- Some components are optional and will not be located in your spa.
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Water Jets – Bearlingless Massage Sunblaster Jets (5”, 4”, 3”, 2”) The jets pictured above can be found on a Sunbelt Spa. Water comes through the jet when the jet is turned clockwise or into the on position. Water will be blocked by turning the jet off by twisting it counterclockwise.
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Air Control Knob – The air control knob is a valve that allows the passage of air into the jets. This knob operates by turning the knob to the on position, clockwise, and the off position, counterclockwise. The air control knob will affect the strength of the jets and can be changed to personal preference.
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These molecules enter the spa water through the ozone injector jet and help to kill bacteria and most unicellular microorganisms. This option helps you maintain your Sunbelt Spa and utilize fewer chemicals. The Ozonator will operate each time the spa filtration functions are in service.
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On /Off Valve/Waterfall Valve - The on/off valve or waterfall valve, 1” valve above, operates the waterfall option of the Sunbelt Spa. Turning the knob clockwise will activate the waterfall and turning the knob counterclockwise will eliminate the waterfall action.
SPA CARE GUIDE Regular Schedule Maintenance The following section is a listing of the regular scheduled maintenance items you should complete to keep your spa working well. Testing Your Water - Minimum 2-3 Times A Week Test the spa water by placing a test strip into the water according to manufactures instructions.
For dust and/or dry dirt – Use a soft clean damp cloth and wipe. For grease, oil, paint and ink stains – Use isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Rinse well with a dry soft clean cloth. For small scratches – Buff lightly with a clean cloth and use either an automotive polishing liquid or toothpaste containing a fine polishing ingredient.
Please practice these techniques on a synthetic sample piece before attempting repairs to your finished product! Chemical Adjustments & Use - As Needed Easy Spa Care Guide Recommended For Sunbelt Spas- Place “Spa Frog” mineral purifier in skimmer tray or inside the inline frog system. (Break off the handle) ...
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1 – 2 oz. per week. Ozone – If the ozone generator is installed in your Sunbelt Spa it will run while the spa is on the filtration cycle. Ozone will greatly reduce the total amount of chemicals you will use over the lifetime of your spa.
Liquid aromatherapy is another option if you do not have the aromatherapy option on your Sunbelt Spa. Remember to use one ounce of aroma per 300 gallons of water. NEVER USE aromatherapy products intended for bath use, bath salts, bubble baths, or bath oils in your hot tub.
Winterization is the process of emptying your spa of all water and turning the product off during winter/cold months. All Sunbelt Spas are designed for year round use and are intended for use throughout cold weather conditions. The spa controls will automatically start a freeze protection mode if the temperature reaches cold levels.
Spa Cover Maintenance: Preserve and Protect Whether you are in the market for a new hot tub cover or just want to get the most out of your existing one, there are a few simple steps to ensure the longevity of your spa cover. It is a good idea to thoroughly clean your cover every 120 days.
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Do Not Use products such as Armor All, Turtle Wax, and petroleum-based cleaners, as they will cause the cover to dry dramatically and crack. Cleaning your spa cover is an important part of routine spa maintenance. Dirt acts as an abrasive to the vinyl topcoat, and can also cause wear to fold, seams and stitching.
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expect to get out every last drop. Just try to get out as much as you can and you’ll be in good shape. You can fix liner holes with a product called Tear-Aid Type A. This is an inexpensive product that provides a permanent sealing solution around water.
ERROR MESSAGES There are 9 error messages that a SmarTouch may generate. Here is a list of these messages and what they indicate: CoLd Temperature in the spa heater housing is below 40° Fahrenheit. Because spa temperature should never get this low, the status of the heater element is unknown. Therefore the low speed pump or circulation pump will run continuously until the temperature rises above 45°.
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flow. To prevent the heater from being turned on when there is no water running through, the heater is turned off and one of these messages will be displayed indicating which pump is supposed to be running. A pressure switch error may also be indicated if the switch is out of adjustment or there is an air lock in the pump.
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