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LTR20091000, Rev. A
11/24/08

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  • Page 1 LTR20091000, Rev. A 11/24/08...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Draining Your Portable Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Auxiliary Control Operation .

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING -- RISK OF INJURY WARNING: The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication The spa water should never exceed 104˚F (40˚C). can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia. Water temperatures between 100˚F (38˚C) and 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 4: 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 5: 120 Volt Electrical Installation

    OFF position, wait a moment, then aluminum wire. turn the breaker back on. The spa should have power again. Use the table on the next page to determine your GFCI and wiring requirements. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...
  • Page 6 SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR INSTALLATION DIAGRAM. Service 2 (swim side): Service 2: Three #8 AWG copper wires One 30 amp GFCI Service 3 (spa side): Service 3: Four #8 AWG copper wires One 40 amp GFCI 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...
  • Page 7 Electrical Installation for 11 kW Heater This applies to Ultimate Fitness spas with the 11 kW heater only. Two electrical services are required to heat the swim side of the Fitness Spa. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 8: Gfci Wiring Diagram

    GFCI Wiring Diagram 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 9: Gas Heater Hook Up

    Cut off both sides of the union and discard it. Create two 2½” diameter holes through the spa panel. Use two 2” couplings to connect the hoses to 10’ - 15’ 2-3/8” diameter PVC lines. Connect PVC lines to the gas heater. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...
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  • Page 11: 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.

  • Page 12: Operating Your Spa

    • Temp button followed by the Light • Press and will alternate with spa temperature if measured button. temperature is current. • Press the same sequence to switch to the next mode. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 13: Automatic Time Outs

    Doing this will increase your operating cost and makes your heater work more than necessary. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A...

  • Page 14: Operation

    Mode/Prog: This button is used to switch between standard, economy, and sleep modes. Press “MODE/PROG” enter mode programming. Press the “DOWN” button to cycle through to the desired mode. Press “MODE/PROG” to confirm selection. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 15: Sounds Good" System Operation

    SOUNDS GOOD panel: Once All sounds play at full volume Twice All sounds play at half volume Three times One sound plays for all controls Four times All sounds are off 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 16: Periodic Reminder Messages

    Test and reset GFCI per manufacturer’s instructions. Drain and refill spa per manufacturer’s instructions. Every 90 days Drain and refill spa per manufacturer’s instructions. Every 180 days Clean and condition spa cover. Every 365 days Install a new filter. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 17: Diagnostic Messages

    At 107°F, the spa should has detected that the spa water is automatically reset. If spa does not reset, shut off 110°F. the power to the spa and call your dealer or service organization. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...
  • Page 18 Indicates heater is in Standard None. Mode. Stby Pressing a button combination Press any button to leave Standby Mode and return to on the user panel has activated normal operation. Standby Mode. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 19: Jets

    (clockwise). Aromatherapy This optional accessory is very easy to use. Unscrew the cap on the aromatherapy chamber and drop in a bag of scented aromatherapy beads and replace the cap. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 20: Adjustable Therapy System

    The table below describes each button’s function. Light Operates spa light and LED mood lighting Temp Display or adjust the set temperature control Jet 1 Turn on or off jet 1 Mode Switch between Standard, Economy, and Sleep Modes 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 21: Led Perimeter Lighting

    Spas with exterior corner LED lighting work in the same modes as described above but do not light up when the interior perimeter lights are yellow/green, green or red. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 22: Clear Water Plan

    2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 23: Testing And Adjusting Spa Water

    Testing For: Ideal Range (ppm) Chemicals To Use: Minimum Maximum To Raise To Lower Total Alkalinity pH-Alkalinity Up pH-Alkaliity Down Calcium Hardness Liquid Hardness Increaser Stain and Scale Defense pH-Alkalinity Up pH-Alkaliity Down 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 24: Sanitation

    30 minutes. Place three or four bromine tablets in the chamber inside the filter cartridge as shown in the figure at right. Follow the maintenance schedule on page page 26. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 25: Contact

    Do not allow chemicals to come in contact with skin, and even death. Do not store your chemicals inside eyes or clothing. Remove and wash clothing that the equipment area of your spa. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 26: Filter Cleaning

    Be sure to give them your bather All versions of the Cal Spas Clear Water Plan are load information. designed for spas with average bather load (3 to 4 people, 15 minutes of usage, three times a 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 27: Starting The Spa With Fresh Water

    Water level is very important to the operation of your spa . If the water level is too low or too high, your spa will not operate properly . The water level should be about six inches from the top when the spa is not being used . 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 28: 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. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 29: Cal Zone Quest Ozonator

    The Cal Clarity bromine generator automatically generates and releases free bromine into the spa water. You will still need to test for bromide and occasionally replenish it to return the bromine level to the baseline. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...
  • Page 30 Vacuum debris from the bottom of your spa with out impurities in fill water. the “Spa Vacuum”. Turn the dial on the bromine generator clockwise Replace cover. until the LED display reads 10. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems

    Adjust total alkalinity and pH – if scale water – total alkalinity and requires removal, drain the spa, scrub off the pH too high scale, refill the spa and balance the water • Use a stain and scale inhibitor 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 32: Cleaning And Maintenance

    • Covering your spa helps prevent children from drowning in the spa. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 33: 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.

  • Page 34: Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining)

    Allow spa cover to dry completely. vinyl protectants on spa covers or pillows. These Reinstall cover on spa. products are generally oil-based and will cause severe water clarity issues that are difficult to correct. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...
  • Page 35 Only apply to clean, cool, Prior to Spa Start-Up and Refilling dry surfaces. Incorrect product usage may cause water clarity issues. Spray Cal Spas™ Multi-Purpose Cleaner directly to the spa’s finish. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 36: Using The Entertainment System

    For the Sony CDX-GT10M system, simply insert a disk into the slot in the faceplate. To remove the disc, press the EJECT button. Functions for the Aeware DVD player 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 37: Playing A Cd

    To remove the disc, press the OPEN button on the DVD player. The faceplate will open. Press the small EJECT button located to the left of the disk drive slot. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 38: Programming The Universal Remote Control

    DVD player to navigate til the display shows AUX. DVD menus on the TV screen. Play the iPod. Adjust volume using the vol- ume control in the docking station. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 39: Appendix

    MFRW 3 .25” Neck Blasters Stainless steel PLU21703449 Standard gray PLU21703431 psa 4” Polystorm Stainless steel PLU21703627 Acupressure Standard gray PLU21703448 MFW 4” Maxi Flow Stainless steel PLU21703667 Standard gray PLU21703430 Stainless steel PLU21703630 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...
  • Page 40 SXW 5 .5” Storm, 2 Hole PLU21700637 Standard gray PLU21703424 Stainless steel PLU21703623 Pillows Quad T 5 .25” Tornado ACC01400930 Standard gray PLU21703428 Stainless steel PLU21703629 Neck Blaster ACC01400920 W 4” Whirlpool Stainless steel PLU21703609 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...
  • Page 41 Chemical Chamber FIL11100215 Bottom Drain Filtration Return Assembly Filter Cartridge, 50 Sq Ft, Anti-Bacterial, with OZO18300005 Chemical Chamber FIL11100205 Cover Lifts Filter Cartridge 75 Sq Ft, Cover Lift Kit, Bottom Anti-Bacterial Mounting FIL11703211 ACC01600116 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...
  • Page 42 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. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...
  • Page 43 Standard Slate ACC01200452 Deluxe Slate ACU02200285 Standard Palomino ACC01200454 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200286 Deluxe Rust ACU02200290 Custom Teal ACU02200282 Deluxe Gray ACU02200291 Custom Navy ACU02200283 Deluxe Slate ACU02200295 Custom Hunter ACU02200284 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200289 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...
  • Page 44 Deluxe Slate ACU02200256 Deluxe Gray ACU02200408 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200257 Deluxe Slate ACU02200409 Custom Teal ACU02200252 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200410 Custom Navy ACU02200253 Custom Teal ACU02200411 Custom Hunter ACU02200254 Custom Navy ACU02200412 Custom Hunter ACU02200413 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...
  • Page 45 Deluxe Gray ACU02200211 Deluxe Slate ACU02200216 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200217 Deluxe Teal ACU02200212 Deluxe Navy ACU02200213 Deluxe Hunter ACU02200214 FII730/FII745 84” x 84” Standard Rust ACC01200410 Standard Gray ACC01200411 Standard Slate ACC01200412 Standard Palomino ACC01200419 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...
  • Page 46 Standard Rust ACC01200410 Standard Gray ACC01200411 Standard Slate ACC01200412 Standard Palomino ACC01200419 Deluxe Rust ACU02200250 Deluxe Gray ACU02200251 Deluxe Slate ACU02200256 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200257 Custom Teal ACU02200252 Custom Navy ACU02200253 Custom Hunter ACU02200254 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 47: Keeping Fit With Your Spa

    Attach an ankle band to your ankle and attach a 62” exercise band to any exercise anchor. Lift your leg to the side or back as the band provides tension. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...
  • Page 48 Connecting the Exercise Equipment The drawings below show different ways the exercise kit can be connected depending on the exercises you wish to do. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 49: 2009 Warranty

    To obtain service, contact the selling dealer. In the event the consumer is unable to obtain satisfactory customer service from the selling dealer, written notification must be 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A...

  • Page 50: Contact

    See your Cal Spas dealer for a copy of the applicable excessive chemical levels.) warranty, details, and any questions you may have regarding the warranty coverage on your spa. 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...

  • Page 51: Cal Spas™ Chemicals

    Cal Spas™ Chemicals 2009 Portable Spa LTR20091000, Rev. A www.calspas.com...
  • Page 52 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.

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