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6 8 0 Denali ™ | Edison ® | Hartford ™ | Hawthorne ™ | Peyton ™ | Tacoma ™ O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L 6530-681A Rev. A...
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Attention New Spa Owner! Congratulations on the purchase of your new Sundance ® 680 Series spa! The following is a list of automated functions and maintenance recommendations for your new spa. Automated functions have been listed below in an attempt to...
Important Spa Owner Information ® Your Sundance 680 Series spa is constructed to the highest standards and is capable of providing many years of trouble-free use. However, because heat retentive materials are utilized to insulate the spa for efficient operation, an uncovered spa surface and wall fittings directly exposed to sunlight and high temperatures for an extended period are subject to permanent damage or discoloration.
680 SERIES Important Safety Instructions for all Spa Owners READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY! This spa was manufactured to meet the standards and specifications outlined in the “Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act” (VGB Safety Act). When installing and using this spa, basic safety precautions...
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680 SERIES • A grounding wire connector is provided on this unit to connect a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm²) solid copper conductor between this unit and any metal equipment, metal enclosures of electrical equipment, metal water pipe, or conduit within 5 feet (1.5m) of the unit.
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680 SERIES WARNING: RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH! • Since excessive water temperatures have a high potential for causing fetal damage during the early months of pregnancy, if pregnant or possibly pregnant, consult your physician before using a spa.
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680 SERIES WARNING: In addition to maintenance of filters and water chemistry, proper ventilation is recommended to reduce the risk of contracting a waterborne illness (e.g. an infection, bacteria or virus) and/or respiratory ailments that could be present in the air or water.
680 SERIES Entrapment Risk The Consumer Products Safety Commission/USA has reported that users of pools and spas have become entrapped (stuck) to drain and/or suction fittings causing death, drowning, or serious injury (see diagram below). This spa was manufactured to meet the standards and specifica- tions outlined in the “Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act”...
680 SERIES DANGER: RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DROWNING! Body entrapment: May occur when part of the torso becomes entrapped, inserted or sucked into a suction or outlet opening. • Never allow children to play or get near the suction fittings, suction covers, filter, filter lid or skimmer assembly.
Sundance dealer or local building department should you have any questions regarding your installation. Proper grounding is extremely important. Sundance spas are equipped with a current collector system. A pressure wire connector is provided on the surface of the control box, located outside the equipment door...
680 SERIES within 5 feet (1.5m) of the spa. Bonding wire must be at least No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm²) solid copper wire. This is a most important safety assurance feature. Before installing your spa, check with your local building department to insure installation conforms to local building codes.
680 SERIES which will be recessed into a floor or deck, install so as to permit access to the equipment, either from above or below, for servicing. Make certain that there are no obstructions which would prevent removal of all side cabinet panels and access to the jets components, especially on the side with the equipment bay.
680 SERIES Indoor Location For indoor installations many factors need to be considered before installing a spa indoors: WARNING: In addition to maintenance of filters and water chemistry, proper ventilation is recommended to reduce the risk of contracting a waterborne illness (e.g. an infection, bacteria or virus) and/or respiratory ailments that could be present in the air or water.
680 SERIES Power Requirements ® Sundance spas are designed to provide optimum performance and flexibility of use when connected to the maximum electrical service listed on pages 12-14. If you prefer, your dealer can perform a minor circuit board modification to allow your spa to accept an electrical service other than the factory setting.
680 SERIES North American Edison/Hartford/Hawthorne/Peyton 2-Pump Models (60 Hz) 240V/40A* 240V/50A** 240V/60A*** Voltage: 240 VAC 240 VAC 240 VAC # of Wires: Frequency: 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz Current Draw: Circuit Breaker: 40A, 2-Pole 50A, 2-Pole 60A, 2-Pole In 40A configuration, the heater will not operate while either jets pump is running in high speed.
680 SERIES Export Edison/Hartford/Hawthorne/Peyton 2-Pump Models (50 Hz) 230V/20A* 230V/30A** 230V/40A*** Voltage: 230 VAC 230 VAC 230 VAC # of Wires: Frequency: 50 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz Current Draw: Circuit Breaker: In the 20A configuration, the heater will not operate while either jets pump is running in high speed.
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680 SERIES 2. Dedicated 240V Edison®, Hartford, Hawthorne Peyton Models: This spa must be permanently connected (hard-wired) to the power supply. No plug-in connections or extension cords are to be used in conjunction with the operation of this spa. Supplying power to the spa which is not in accordance with these instructions will void both the independent testing agency listing and the manufacturer’s...
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680 SERIES 10. Install control box door and screws and reinstall the cabinet side panels. Figure A Equipment Area WARNING! DONOT LOOK AT LIT BULB SEVERE EYE DAMAGE OR BLINDNESS CAN OCCUR Note: Equipment location (such as pumps, CLEARRAY® system, drain, heater etc.) varies by model.
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680 SERIES Figure D Figure C to Circuit Board to Circuit Move Red Board Wire Here North American Denali/Tacoma Convertible North American Denali/Tacoma Convertible Models: 120 VAC, 3-Wire Connection (60 Hz) Models: 240 VAC, 4-Wire Connection (60 Hz) CAUTION (For 4-wire 240 VAC Heater Operation): Move the red wire on the main terminal strip (TB1) from position #1 to position #3.
680 SERIES Spa Fill Up Procedure For best results, read each step in its entirety before proceeding with that step. 1. Prepare The Spa For Filling • Clear all debris from the spa. (Although the spa shell has been polished at the factory, you may want to treat it with a specially formulated spa cleaner).
680 SERIES 4. Activate Jets Pumps Turn on jets pump(s) to ensure proper mixing when adding start-up chemicals in step 5. 5. Add Start-Up Chemicals Add the spa water chemicals as recommended by your authorized Sundance dealer. See Section titled “Water Quality Maintenance”...
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680 SERIES Important Heater Details: • The maximum temperature for which the spa can be set is 104°F (40°C) and the minimum is 65°F (18°C). • For North American (60 Hz) 2-pump spas powered by a 40 amp service, jets pump #1 must be set to low speed and jets pump #2 must be turned off to operate the heater.
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680 SERIES Water Volume by Model Average Sodium Model Fill Volume* Dichlor Denali ........240 Gal ( 908 L) ......6.0 oz. Tacoma ........145 Gal ( 549 L) ......4.0 oz. Hartford .......390 Gal (1,476 L) ......10.0 oz. Hawthorne ......443 Gal (1,677 L) ......10.5 oz.
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680 SERIES CAUTION: TO DECREASE BUILD UP ON COMPONENTS AND MINIMIZE ACRYLIC DAMAGE. Never fill with water from a water softener. If your water is extremely “hard”, it is preferable to fill half-way with hard water and the rest of the way with softened water.
680 SERIES Control Functions Control Panel A. LED Display: Can display current water temperature (default display), water temperature set point, selected filtration/heating mode, and error messages. B. Heat Indicator: Lit when heater is on. 2 Pump Panel Shown C. Warmer ( ) Button: Increases water temperature set point.
680 SERIES General Spa Features And Controls Hartford model illustrated - Jet locations and features will vary by model. Specifications subject to change without notice. 10. Gravity Drain: Fitting functions as Control Panel floor gravity drain, heater return and Headrest Pillows (4 ea.) CLEARRAY purification system return.
680 SERIES General Spa Features And Controls (Edison® and Peyton Models) Peyton model illustrated - Jet locations and features may vary. Specifications subject to change without notice. Control Panel 10. Filter skimmer with one underlying Headrest Pillows (3 ea.) filter cartridge (Filter needs periodic Air Controls (3 ea.)
680 SERIES Operating Instructions The spa control system has automatic functions that operate upon start-up and normal operation to protect the system. Upon power up, the readout displays the following information: 1. Control panel displays current software release, then; 2. Control panel displays “888” and all indicator LEDs are lit, permitting visual inspection of all display segments and indicator lights for proper operation.
680 SERIES Activate Pumps The JETS 1 button activates the jets pump 1. The first press activates in low speed, the second press activates high speed, and the third press shuts the pump off. The JETS 2 button (if equipped) activates jets pump 2 which only operates in high speed.
680 SERIES Multi-Colored LED Light System Operation (Edison®, Hartford, Hawthorne, and Peyton Models) The multi-colored LED spa light offers seven constant color variations and three unique random modes for enhanced spa enjoyment. Press the light button once to activate the light modes, then continue pressing the button to either turn the light off or to select random fade, one of seven constant colors, random solid color mode or strobe mode as illustrated.
680 SERIES Adjusting Individual Jet Flow The water flow through certain jets in your spa can be adjusted or turned off by rotating the outside jet ring. Other jets also offer an adjustable center nozzle that allows you to change the water DST Jet discharge angle.
680 SERIES 10.0 Automatic Filtration Cycles The control system activates a programmable “Standard” or “Economy” filtration cycle to remove debris from your spa. These cycles use the low speed pump, skimmer basket, and filter cartridge quickly clear “skim” the water of debris and minimize their “bathtub ring” affect. Apart from their filtration benefit, each mode also effects the operation of your spa’s...
680 SERIES 10.5 Filtration Modes During the filtration/heating cycle the Jets pump 1 low speed will activate. To set a time for the first filtration/heating cycle, simply turn power on to the spa two minutes prior to the desired time. Example: If you desire your first filtration/heating cycle to begin at 10:00 AM turn off power to the spa and turn it back on again at 9:58 AM.
680 SERIES L3* Lock Mode (disables the temperature up and down buttons to prevent unauthorized temperature adjustments). Filtration/heating cycle will continue to operate as programmed in this mode. The jets and lights buttons will still continue to operate as normal. The temperature display flashes when this function is enabled.
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680 SERIES B. Resetting the duration countdown timer (CLEARRAY System only) Once the duration countdown timer for the CLEARRAY System has reached zero, you will need to reset it, replace the UV bulb and clean the quartz tube. To reset the duration countdown timer:...
680 SERIES 11.0 Spa Maintenance Proper and regular maintenance of your spa will help it retain its beauty and performance. Your authorized Sundance dealer can supply you with all the information, supplies, and accessory products you will need to accomplish this.
680 SERIES During spa use or an automatic filter cycle, water flows through the spa skimmer and into both polyester mesh filter cartridges to trap suspended particles and oils on their surface pleats. To ensure optimum performance, it is necessary to remove and clean both filter cartridges once a month or sooner depending on spa use and water quality.
680 SERIES CAUTION! READ THIS BEFORE DRAINING: To prevent damage to the spa’s components, turn off power to the spa at the circuit breaker before draining it. Do not turn the power back on until your spa has been refilled. There are certain precautions to keep in mind when draining your spa.
6. Use only recommended cover lift systems. 7. Use only chemicals and cleaners recommended by Sundance Spas. 8. Remember to keep spa covered when not in use. Maintaining proper water levels assures efficient operation and efficient electrical usage.
680 SERIES 11.6 Maintaining The Synthetic Cabinet Your new spa’s synthetic cabinet requires little or no maintenance of any kind. To clean, simply wipe cabinet with a clean towel and mild soap solution. CAUTION: Never spray cabinet with a garden hose for any reason since this action may induce an electrical short in the spa’s electrical equipment.
For specific guidance on maintaining water quality, consult your Authorized Sundance Spas dealer who can recommend appropriate chemical products for sanitizing and maintaining your hot tub. WARNING:...
20 minutes. By doing this you will allow excessive chemical vapors to exit the spa, protecting pillows and plastic knobs from chemical attack. Note: SunPurity brominator cannot be used with the 680 Series. WARNING: RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DROWNING...
680 SERIES 12.3 CLEARRAY® Water Purification System Your new hot tub has our water purification system factory WARNING! DO NOT LOOK AT LIT BULB SEVERE EYE DAMAGE OR BLINDNESS CAN OCCUR installed that will begin disinfecting your water instantly. CLEARRAY Water Purification System is exclusive technology utilizing natural ultraviolet technology to sanitize your water, disinfecting bacteria, viruses, and algae in portable hot tubs.
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680 SERIES DANGER: NEVER LOOK AT THE LIT BULB. THIS CAN CAUSE SEVERE EYE DAMAGE OR BLINDNESS. UV bulb replacement and quartz tube maintenance: UV Unit Note: Location of CLEARRAY System and connection WARNING! DO NOT LOOK AT LIT BULB...
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680 SERIES WARNING: Do not use abrasive cleaners as they can scratch the quartz tube surface. 9. Rinse the quartz tube with clean water to completely remove any cleaning products that were used in step 4. 10. Replacing quartz tube: You will notice that the new quartz tube does not have a black cushion on the domed end as the old quartz tube does.
680 SERIES 19. Reinstall the enclosure cover (10) with gasket (9) and secure with the screws. 20. Reconnect the CLEARRAY System to the controller and turn on the power to the spa. 21. Properly dispose of the old UV bulb.
UV bulb needs to be replaced. The message will flash between “blb” and the water temperature. The timer for the UV bulb must also be reset, refer to Section 10.6, page 32. A new UV bulb can be purchased from a local Sundance Spas dealer. Page 45...
680 SERIES 14.0 Troubleshooting Procedures In the event your spa is not working the way it should, please first review all the installation and operating instructions in this manual and check the message on the panel display. If you are still not satisfied it is working properly, please follow the appropriate troubleshooting instructions below.
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680 SERIES We build the best spas in the industry. Nonetheless, we are always striving to improve the quality and features of our products. Your input as a Sundance spa owner is a cherished part of this process. If you have any comments or suggestions, or if you wish to be informed on any new products for your spa, please write to us.
680 SERIES 15.0 North American Denali/Tacoma Convertible Circuit Diagram (60 Hz) This wiring diagram is used for all North American Denali/Tacoma 120/240 VAC (60 Hz) convertible power models. DANGER RISK OF SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION! Light DCU Ports 1-10 power spa...
680 SERIES 16.0 North American Edison®, Hartford, Hawthorne and Peyton Circuit Diagram (60 Hz) This wiring diagram is used for all North American Edison, Hartford, Hawthorne and Peyton models. Page 49...
680 SERIES 18.0 Export Edison®, Hartford, Hawthorne and Peyton Circuit Diagram (50 Hz) This wiring diagram is used for all Export Edison, Hartford, Hawthorne and Peyton models. Page 51...
680 SERIES 19.0 Optional BLUEWAVE™ Spa Stereo System To start enjoying your new stereo receiver, please read the following operation instructions in their entirety. 30-pin 3.5 mm cable Connector USB connector 1. Media Locker Handle Slide the handle to lock and unlock the protective door.
680 SERIES WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD EXISTS AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE! Never install or remove electrical devices (e.g. Apple device/MP3/USB/AUX/ Bluetooth) while hands are wet or while sitting partially or fully immersed in the spa! CAUTION: Never leave electrical devices in the Media...
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680 SERIES 2. Treble Setting: Press the Audio button 2 times to access the treble setting. The LCD display will change to “TRE 0,” Figure E Figure E. Press the Up button to adjust the setting to a maximum of +5. Press the Down button to adjust the setting down to Note: The default setting is “0.”...
680 SERIES 9. Stereo Setting: Press the Audio button 9 times to access the Stereo setting. The LCD display will change to Figure M “STEREO,” Figure M. Press the Up button to select either Stereo or Mono. 19.3 Wireless Remote Control Functions A wireless radio frequency (RF) remote control is supplied on all spas with the optional audio system.
680 SERIES Apple Device: Press once to turn feature on. Press again to repeat entire album. Press again Preset 2: Press to access a preset station to turn off REPEAT USB Mode: Press once to turn on. Press again to turn off...
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680 SERIES B. Connecting Your Apple device/MP3 Player Using the USB: 1. Locate the USB port in the stereo locker (Figure B). 2. Locate the 30-pin cable provided for compatible devices (Figure C) or a cable provided with your device.
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680 SERIES D. Operating the USB drive: 1. Plug in your USB device into the “USB” connection on the stereo, Figure A. 2. Turn power ON to the stereo unit and the stereo remote. 3. The LCD screen on the remote will display the following: “Welcome,”...
680 SERIES CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE! Never install, remove or operate any electrical device (e.g. Apple device/MP3/USB/AUX/Bluetooth) while hands are wet or while sitting partially or fully immersed in the spa! 19.5 Wireless Remote Battery Replacement Procedure 1.