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LTR20101000, Rev. C
2/28/10

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  • Page 1 LTR20101000, Rev. C 2/28/10...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Cal Spas™ Chemicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS . WARNING: DANGER -- Risk of injury: To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to The suction fittings in this spa are sized to match use this product unless they are closely supervised the specific water flow created by the pump.

  • Page 4: Save These Instructions

    DANGER -- Risk of electric shock: • Replace a damaged power cord immediately. • Do not bury the power cord. • Connect to a grounded, grounding-type receptacle only. WARNING: People with infectious diseases should not use a spa or hot tub. WARNING: To avoid injury, exercise care when entering or exiting the spa or hot tub.

  • Page 5: Preparing For Your New Portable Spa

    Preparing for Your New Portable Spa Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction and electrical circuits. In addition, some communities have codes requiring residential barriers such as fencing and/or self-closing gates on property to prevent unsupervised access to the property by children. Your dealer can provide information on which permits may be required and how to obtain them prior to the delivery of your spa.

  • Page 6: 120 Volt Electrical Installation

    Do not bury the power cord. If your cord becomes RESET button. If the GFCI does not reset, unplug the damaged, replace it before next usage. spa and call your local Cal Spas dealer for service. DO NOT USE THE SPA! 240 Volt Electrical Installation...
  • Page 7 240V GFCI and Wiring Requirements All 5100 and 6200 control systems are set at the factory to run on the low power setting for 40 amp operation. This is the default setting. Spa owners can have their installer change this setting so the spa will run on high power for 50 amp operation.
  • Page 8 5060 System High Power Configuration Applies to 6300 systems The 6300 control system requires higher power than other 240V systems. Dip switch #10 is factory set in the ON position. This causes the heater to shut off when any pump is running in high speed. To allow the heater to continue operating, dip switch #10 must be set to the OFF position.

  • Page 9: Gfci Wiring Diagram

    GFCI Wiring Diagram 2010 Portable Spa LTR20101000, Rev. C www.calspas.com...

  • Page 10: Gas Heater Hook Up

    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.
  • Page 11 2010 Portable Spa LTR20101000, Rev. C www.calspas.com...

  • Page 12: Filling And Powering Up Your Portable Spa

    Filling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa Never fill 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 finish of the spa and void your warranty. Once the spa has been placed on an approved Presoak the filters in spa water.

  • Page 13: Priming The Pump

    Priming the Pump New spa owners often have difficulty the first time they start their spa and the pump fails to prime. This can be frustrating, but these simple instructions can help you. Sometimes air can become trapped in the pump while filling the spa. You will know this has happened when after you have filled and started the spa, the pump does not seem to function.

  • Page 14: Operating Your Spa

    Operating Your Spa 5100, 6200 and 6300 Electronic Control Operation These instructions will describe features and options that your particular spa may not be equipped with. 5100 Control Panel (one and two pump systems) 6200 and 6300 Control Panel Initial Start up When the spa has finished priming, the heater will be activated and the water temperature will be maintained When first powered up, your spa will perform a self-...

  • Page 15: Automatic Time Outs

    Standard, Economy and Sleep Heating 6300 Control - Pump 2 and Pump 3 Modes Sequence Your new spa is equipped with a heating feature that • Press Option button once to activate high speed gives you complete control of the heating system. pump 2.

  • Page 16: 9800 Electronic Control Operation

    9800 Electronic Control Operation These instructions will describe features and options that your particular spa may not be equipped with. Initial Start up Temperature Adjustment When first powered up, your spa will perform a self- (Range 80°F to 104°F, 26°C to 40°C) diagnostic check and go into priming mode.

  • Page 17: Preset Filter Cycles

    Light Press the “DOWN” button to cycle through to the desired mode. Press the “LIGHT” button to turn the spa light on and off and to shift between dim and bright settings if Press “MODE/PROG” to confirm selection. your light is dimmable. On dim, the control panel will Standard Mode: This is programmed to maintain show the center circle plus one quarter of the light the desired temperature.

  • Page 18: Freeze Protection

    Ozone The “FILTER 1” indicator icon will light when filter 1 is running. This is an optional feature. On most systems, the ozone • The second filter cycle is automatically activated generator (if installed) runs during filter cycles (except at 8:00 PM and operates the pump until 10:00 PM. when pump 1 is operating at high speed on a non-circ The “FILTER 2”...

  • Page 19: Sounds Good" System Operation

    “Sounds Good” System Operation The “Sounds Good” system is available on 9800 controls only. When you press the button once, it activates the sound system. You will hear a unique sound for each button you press on the control panel. The “Sounds Good”...

  • Page 20: Periodic Reminder Messages

    Periodic Reminder Messages Press the “Mode” button to reset a displayed reminder. Message Frequency Action Required Every 7 days Test and adjust chemical levels per manufacturer’s instructions. Every 7 days Test and adjust chemical levels per manufacturer’s instructions. Every 30 days Remove, clean, and reinstall filter per manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 21 Message Meaning Action Required Persistent low flow problems. Follow action required for HL or HFL message. Heater is shut down, but other spa Heating capacity of the spa will not reset functions continue to run normally. automatically. Press any button to reset. Displays on the fifth occurrence of the HL or HFL message within 24 hours.

  • Page 22: Electrical Power Efficiency

    Electrical Power Efficiency Your new spa comes equipped with an electric heater. Following the directions listed below will ensure the most efficient operation: NOTE: This method is only for spa usage under two hours a week. • Keep the spa’s operating temperature 5˚F below the desired usage temperature when not in use. One or two hours before use, set the temperature to the desired temperature.

  • Page 23: Jets

    Jets Diverter Knobs Almost all of the jets in your spa are adjustable. Diverter knobs are 1” and 2” knobs located around Rotating the face of an adjustable jet to the left the top of your spa. They allow you to divert water (counter-clockwise) will decrease the amount of through jets from one side of the spa to the other, or water flow through the jet.

  • Page 24: Adjustable Therapy System

    Adjustable Therapy System Pump On/Off Time Reset Mode This button allows the user to turn on and off the ATS seat pump. Press this button once to turn the Pulse mode will pump on. Once on, the green LED light on the control normally run for panel will illuminate, indicating that the system is 15 minutes then...

  • Page 25: Led Perimeter Lighting

    LED Perimeter Lighting To cycle through the different color choices, press Press the LIGHT button on the topside control panel to turn the spa light on. If your spa has perimeter the button repeatedly. Each time you press the LED lights, they will also light up at the same time as button, you advance to the next color.

  • Page 26: Clear Water Plan

    Clear Water Plan Contents of this section: This section is intended for new spa owners with Testing and Adjusting Spa Water no experience with water chemistry. Everyone’s ex- perience with maintaining water quality is different, Sanitation but there are some general concepts you need to Filtration know.

  • Page 27: Testing And Adjusting Spa Water

    Low TA can be corrected by adding Cal Spas “pH-Alkalinity Up”. If the CH is too low, add Cal Spas “Liquid Hardness Increaser”. If the TA is too high, the pH level will tend to be too high and may be difficult to bring down.

  • Page 28: Sanitation

    Sanitation After you fill your spa, you need to decide which chemical sanitizer you wish to use. Consult your Cal Spas dealer for the right decision with regards to your lifestyle and spa usage. We recommend either bromine or chlorine as your sanitizer. Both work well when maintained regularly.

  • Page 29: Shocking The Water

    Do not use chlorinating shock, which will damage your spa’s jets and pump seals. The only shock you should use is Cal Spas Oxidizer Shock. It is an easy way to maintain either chlorine or bromine chemical plans. For best results use the directions below.

  • Page 30: About The Pure Xl Water Sanitizer

    Remove the filter by turning it counterclockwise, unscrewing the bottom threads, then pulling it up and out. Place the dirty filter into a bucket of water deep enough to cover the filter. Add 8 oz of Cal Spas “Liquid Filter Cleaner” to the bucket of water.

  • Page 31: Bather Load

    • Adjust pH if necessary (between 7.2 to 7.8). differences, use of other chemicals can increase Pour in 16 oz of Cal Spas “Metal Protector” in the the likelihood of under- or over-dosing the spa center of the spa. chemicals. Damage to the spa or spa’s components from improper chemicals or chemical usage is not Add Stain and Scale Prevention.

  • Page 32: Maintenance Schedule

    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, such as Cal Spas™ All Surface Cleaner, and then rinsed thoroughly. 2010 Portable Spa LTR20101000, Rev.

  • Page 33: Cal Zone Quest Ozonator

    This plan and its chemical dosages are intended for spas equipped with the optional Cal Zone Quest 1000 / 2000 Ozonator or Del Zone Eclipse Ozonator. The chemical references are designed for Cal Spas chemicals only. Start Up Follow the spa start up procedures for chlorine Clear Water Plan.
  • Page 34 Adjust pH if necessary (between 7.2 to 7.8). Note: It can take several days for the bromine level Pour in 16 oz. of Cal Spas “Metal Protector” in the to stabilize because the fill water that was used center of spa.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems

    Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems Problem Probable Causes Possible Solutions Cloudy Water • Dirty filter • Clean filter • Excessive oils / organic • Shock spa with sanitizer matter • Add sanitizer • Improper sanitization • Adjust pH and/or alkalinity to recommended •...

  • Page 36: Cleaning And Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 37: Draining Your Portable Spa

    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. If your drain valve is mounted on the side of the spa cabinet as shown at right, proceed to step 5.

  • Page 38: Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining)

    Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining) In many areas of the country, the temperature drops below 32˚F (0°C). We recommend that you always have your spa full of water and running at normal spa temperatures (80˚F to 100˚F, 26.7°C to 37.8°C). This will help reduce the risk of freezing in your spa and your spa’s equipment.

  • Page 39: Cleaning Your Spa

    Spa Shell Each time you drain your spa, before you refill it you should clean your spa shell with our Cal Spas All-Purpose Cleaner and apply a protective coat of Cal Spas Fast Sheen.

  • Page 40: Jet Removal And Replacement

    Jet Removal and Replacement Rotate the jet face counterclockwise until you feel some resistance. Continue to rotate the jet for another quarter turn. You will feel the jet snap out of position. Continue to rotate the jet as you pull it out of the jet well. To replace jets, insert the jet in the jet well and push and rotate it clockwise until you feel it snap into position.

  • Page 41: Using The Entertainment System

    NOT waterproof. Observe the following precautions for your enter- You must take every precaution to keep this system tainment system: dry! Water damage is not covered by Cal Spas or the manufacturer’s warranty. Listening to the Radio Playing a CD Press the POWER button on the unit or the re- You can play CDs with any of the media systems.

  • Page 42: Using The Ipod Docking Station

    Programming the Universal Remote Control The Cal Spas universal remote has been pre-programmed 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.

  • Page 43: Using The Isound Remote Music System

    NOT INCLUDE an MP3 player such as an iPod . About the SunBriteTV Monitor Because Cal Spas does not offer an integrated TV or DVD option with any line of spas, we recommend spa owners use the SunBriteTV monitor as a high quality, weather resistant video monitor.

  • Page 44: Appendix

    Appendix Replacement Parts Jets Jets CRW 5 .5” Power Storm MJW 5 .5” Shower Storm Stainless steel: PLU21703677 Stainless steel: PLU21703625 Cobalt blue: PLU21703677-BLU Cobalt blue: PLU21703625-BLU ED 2 .25” Euro Directional MNW 3” Neck Stainless steel: PLU21703674 Stainless steel: PLU21703628 Cobalt blue: PLU21703662-BLU Cobalt blue: PLU21703628-BLU ELE 2 .25”...
  • Page 45 Jets Valves 1” LED Diverter Valve with SFW 5 .5” Sure Flow Swoosh Logo Stainless steel: PLU21703626 PLU21300450 Cobalt blue: PLU21703626-BLU 2” LED Diverter Valve with Swoosh Logo SW Swim PLU21300460 PLU21700565 1” Diverter Valve Silver Handle with Dark Gray Cap and Wall Fitting SXW 5 .5”...
  • Page 46 Pillows Waterfalls Quad Cascade Waterfall ACC01400931 PLU21800820 Neck Blaster Filter Waterfall ACC01401010 PLU21800830 Cascade (Logo) ACC01401030 Vertical Waterfall PLU21800840 Infinity ACC01400950 Filters Filter Cartridge, 75 Sq Neck Ft, Anti-Bacterial, with ACC01401040 Chemical Chamber FIL11100215 Drains Filter Cartridge, 50 Sq Ft, Anti-Bacterial, with Main Drain, Super Hi Flo Chemical Chamber Suction 2 1/2”...
  • Page 47 The complete selection of replacement cabinets for O-Ring for Twist Top 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- Quartz Cap, Clear SPAS.
  • Page 48 Covers Avalon Series Diamond Series A515/A526/A534 84” X 64” D836L / D836B / D847M / 93” X 93” D850L / D850B / D865B / D865L Standard Rust ACC01200460 Standard Rust ACC01200420 Standard Gray ACC01200461 Standard Gray ACC01200421 Standard Slate ACC01200464 Standard Slate ACC01200422 Standard Palomino...
  • Page 49 D950N / D965N / D635V 84” X 93” 93” x 130” D963S / D950S Standard Rust ACC01200462 Standard Rust ACC01200450 Standard Gray ACC01200463 Standard Gray ACC01200451 Standard Slate ACC01200465 Standard Slate ACC01200452 Standard Palomino ACC01200467 Standard Palomino ACC01200454 Deluxe Rust ACU02200510 Deluxe Rust ACU02200290...
  • Page 50 Family II Series FII730/FII745 84” x 84” Standard Rust ACC01200410 FII515B 78” ROUND Standard Gray ACC01200411 Standard Rust Standard Slate ACC01200412 Standard Gray Standard Palomino ACC01200419 Standard Slate Deluxe Rust ACU02200250 Standard Palomino Deluxe Gray ACU02200251 Deluxe Rust Deluxe Slate ACU02200256 Deluxe Gray Deluxe Palomino...
  • Page 51 Victory Xtreme Series VX834B/L, VX848B/L, VX860B/L 93” x 93” Standard Rust ACC01200420 VX901 72” x 72” Standard Gray ACC01200421 Standard Rust ACC01200566 Standard Slate ACC01200422 Standard Gray ACC01200567 Standard Palomino ACC01200423 Standard Slate ACC01200568 Deluxe Rust ACU02200260 Standard Palomino ACC01200559 Deluxe Gray ACU02200261 Deluxe Slate...

  • Page 52: Keeping Fit With Your Spa

    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.
  • Page 53 Connecting the Exercise Equipment The drawings below show different ways the exercise kit can be connected depending on the exercises you wish to do. 2010 Portable Spa LTR20101000, Rev. C www.calspas.com...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solutions System / Power Problems System does not work Power is turned off Reset spa Control pad and spa No electrical power to spa Turn on or reset the GFCI circuit breaker. equipment do not If this does not solve the problem, have operate a qualified electrician check the electrical...
  • Page 55 Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solutions Water Problems Water is not clean For all water clarity problems, see page 24. High water Very high evaporation or heavy Use the cover and refill as necessary consumption splashing Low water stream Running in FILTER mode - slow Select high speed jets from the jets speed...
  • Page 56 Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solutions Pump Problems Pump runs constantly – Problem with circuit board Contact your dealer will not shut off Noisy pump Water level is too low Add water to normal level Block wall suctions or skimmer Clean the wall suction/skimmer Damaged or worn-out motor block Contact your dealer Clogged floor suction or skimmer...

  • Page 57: Cal Spas™ Chemicals

    Cal Spas™ Chemicals 2010 Portable Spa LTR20101000, Rev. C www.calspas.com...

  • Page 58: 2010 Warranty

    This limited warranty is effective for portable spas manufactured after February 28, 2010 . Cal Spas portable spas are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty starts from date of manufacture and ends either by specified time-frame listed below, owner-transfer, relocation, or installation of any component other than by manufacturer.
  • Page 59 • Damage caused by incorrect water level (low, overflow, Customer Service etc.). See your Cal Spas dealer for a copy of the applicable • Damage caused by extreme weather conditions (hot, warranty, details, and any questions you may have regarding cold, etc.).

  • Page 60: Warranty Registration

    Easy Online Registration Registering your new Cal Spas product is quick and easy! It is important that you register your Cal Spas product as soon as possible. By taking just a few quick minutes to register, you can enjoy: •...

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