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Spas Owners Manual
South Seas Spas
Allegro Spas
2009
OWNERS MANUAL
NEW PART #11-0097-11
Revision 12/30/2008

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  • Page 1 Spas Owners Manual South Seas Spas Allegro Spas 2009 OWNERS MANUAL NEW PART #11-0097-11 Revision 12/30/2008...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations..................1 Safety Warnings..................3 Electrical Requirements and Installation..........6 Electrical Wiring for 240VAC Setup ..........6 GFCI Wiring Diagram..............7 Procedure for 120VAC configuration..........8 Power Terminals Diagram for 120V Setup.........9 Spa Start Up...................10 Selecting a Location..............10 Inspection...................11 Filling the Spa with Water............11 Turning the Power On..............12 Verifying Water Circulation............12 Testing the GFCI Breaker............13 Priming the Pump...............14...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS cont... Water Chemistry..................26 Water Treatment Glossary............26 Spa Chemicals Glossary............31 Maintaining the Proper pH...........33 Product Warranty Information............34 Interior Spa Diagram................40...

  • Page 4: Congratulations

    Congratulations... Congratulations on the purchase of your new spa. We know you will enjoy your spa. Although spas are relaxing and fun, we be- lieve they can be an indispensable part of a healthy lifestyle. The spa lifestyle is one that encourages health and well-being. Owning a spa brings some responsibility.
  • Page 5 For your future reference and convenience, please record the Serial and Model number along with the installation date in the spaces provided below. STORE THIS MANUAL WHERE YOU CAN EASILY FIND IT WHEN NEEDED. The serial and model numbers are mounted on the base of the equipment enclosure area, as shown below.

  • Page 6: Safety Warnings

    SAFETY WARNINGS PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ ALL OF THESE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS PRIOR TO USING YOUR SPA. PLEASE, be a responsible spa owner. When installing and using this spa, always adhere to basic safety precautions. Be sure to list emergency tele- phone numbers at the telephone nearest the spa, including physician, hospi- tal, ambulance, police, and the fire department. Be certain to explain safety precautions to all new or occasional users of your spa.
  • Page 7 SAFETY WARNINGS cont... 8. WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury: a) The water in a spa should never exceed 40ºC (104ºF). Water tempera- tures between 38ºC (100ºF) and 40ºC are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for young children and when spa use exceeds 10 minutes.
  • Page 8 6. Do not service this product yourself as opening or removing coversmay expose you to dangerous voltage or other risk of injury. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnal. KEEP THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN A CONVENIENT AND READ- ILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION!!

  • Page 9: Electrical Requirements And Installation

    ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND INSTALLATION The following information is provided for hooking up electrical supply to your new spa. A qualified, licensed, electrician must perform this work. Failure to follow these instructions will terminate all warranty coverage and can cause serious injury or death. Your Allegro spa is preset at the factory to run on 240V 60Hz with a 37 amp input.

  • Page 10: Gfci Wiring Diagram

    Electrical 60Hz Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 11: Procedure For 120Vac Configuration

    PROCEDURE FOR 120VAC CONVERSION Verify that the required equipment attached to the VS Series spa control is rated for 120VAC When using 120VAC service, the effective heater output will be 25% of the 240VAC rating. Example: A 5.5kW @240VAC heater becomes approximately 1.25kW@120VAC 1.

  • Page 12: Power Terminals Diagram For 120V Setup

    Power Terminals Diagram for 120VAC setup...

  • Page 13: Spa Start Up

    SPA START-UP Please read each step of the Start-up section prior to doing the step. SELECTING A LOCATION In preparation for installing your new Artesian spa, you should en- sure that your chosen location meets some minimum guidelines: 1) Place your spa on a surface that is large enough for the entire spa to fit. Consider the space needed to easily access equipment compartments and circuit breakers.

  • Page 14: Inspection

    7) Have the spa deck installed by a knowledgeable contractor to ensure proper support. 8). If the spa is placed on the ground, even for a short period of time, it must be supported by stones that are at least 2 inches thick and 12 inch- es square.

  • Page 15: Turning The Power On

    SPA START-UP cont... FILLING THE SPA WITH WATER cont... 4) Fill the spa to the bottom of the pillows or about 6-8 inches from the top of the spa Note: DO NOT OVER-FILL YOUR TUB! 5) With the front panel off, verify there are no leaks at the pump union. Note: Pump unions can become loose during shipping.

  • Page 16: Testing The Gfci Breaker

    TESTING THE GFCI BREAKER NOTE: The electrical service panel for your spa should be equipped with a GFCI breaker. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, perform the following safety test before each use of your spa. 1) Make sure the power is turned on at the electrical service panel. 2) Turn on the GFCI breaker.

  • Page 17: Priming The Pump

    SPA START-UP cont... TESTING THE GFCI BREAKER cont... NOTE: When power is turned on, your spa is automatically pro- grammed to start circulating water for 5 minutes. Adjust your tem- perature by pressing the “Warm” button on your touchpad until the desired temperature is displayed.

  • Page 18: Controller Instructions

    Controller Instructions Initial Start up / Temperature setup When your spa is first actuated, it will go into Priming mode which is indicated by “Pr”. This Priming mode will last for 5 minutes and then the spa will begin to heat the spa and maintain the water tem- perature in the Standard Mode. Temp/Set (80°F - 104°F / 26°C - 40°C) The start-up temperature is set to 100°F/37°C.

  • Page 19: Light

    Light/ Mode/ Freeze Protection Light Press the “Light” button to turn the light on and off. If left on, the light automatically turns off after 4 hours. Mode The mode is changed by pressing the “Warm” or “Cool” button, then pressing the “Light”...

  • Page 20: Jets

    Controller Instructions cont... Jets/ Preset Filter Cycles Jets Touch the “Jets” button once to activate the pump for the jets. Touch the “Jets” button again to turn off the pumps. If left running, the pumps will automatically turn off after 15 minutes. Preset Filter Cycles The filter cycle begins 6 minutes after the spa is energized. The second filter cycle begins 12 hours later. Filter duration is program-...

  • Page 21: Diagnostic Messages

    Diagnostic Messages Temperature unknown. After the pump has been running for 2 minutes, the temperature will be displayed “Overheat” The spa has shut down. One of the sensors has detected 118°F/48°C at the heater. DO NOT ENTER THE WATER. Remove the spa cover and allow water to cool.
  • Page 22 Diagnostic Messages cont... Persistent low flow problems. (Displays on the fifth occurrence of “HFL” message within 24 hours.) Heater is shut down, but other spa functions continue to run normally. Follow action required for “HFL” message. Heating capability of the spa will not reset automatically; you may press any button to reset.

  • Page 23: Maintaining Your Spa

    MAINTAINING YOUR SPA PILLOW CARE Remove and clean the pillows with soapy water and a soft cloth when needed. Use a vinyl conditioner once a month. Remove pillows when doing chemical shock treatment. JET CARE We recommend that you clean your jets when you drain your spa. How- ever, if you do need to clean your jets in between this can be accom- plished with a full spa.

  • Page 24: Removing, Installing And Cleaning Filters

    MAINTAINING YOUR SPA cont... REMOVING, INSTALLING AND CLEANING FILTERS These are the steps needed to successfully replace your filters. You should replace your disposable spa filters and clean your nondisposable filters every four months. 1) Turn off all power to your spa and remove the filter lid by lifting it out towards you. 2) Turn the filter counterclockwise and remove it from the filter well. 3) Dispose of the used filter. 5) To replace, set screen back into its place and turn clockwise to fas- ten.

  • Page 25: Winterizing Your Spa

    WINTERIZING YOUR SPA It is not recommended that you drain your spa completely during freez- ing conditions. We recommend that you leave your spa full of water with the power on to keep the tub from freezing. If you decide to drain your spa during freezing conditions, contact your dealer for help.

  • Page 26: Spa Cabinet Care

    MAINTAINING YOUR SPA cont... SPA CABINET CARE Your spa comes standard with a PermaWood, or faux wood, cabinet. This cabinet requires no maintenance. You may wish to clean the cabi- net with mild soap and water from time to time. If you elected to pur- chase your spa with a wood cabinet, this cabinet is stained and sealed with an oil based acrylic stain.

  • Page 27: Cover Care

    MAINTAINING YOUR SPA cont... are removed prior to filling the spa. This will help prevent sudsing and improper chemical balance. COVER CARE Cleaning of your spa cover is an important part of routine maintenance. Dirt acts as an abrasive to the vinyl topcoat, and can also cause wear to folds, seams, and stitching. Mildew growing on damp, dirty vinyl will be- gin to actually root in the fabric, accelerating failure.

  • Page 28: Chemical Treatment Of Water

    MAINTAINING YOUR SPA cont... CHEMICAL TREATMENT OF WATER Water from your tap is fine for showers, bathing and drinking. However, in a contained recirculating system such as in a spa, water must be treated with chemicals. The main purpose of chemical treatment is to keep the water sanitary and to maintain a specific balance of the water. Proper balance ensures that the water will not cause irritation to the us- ers or harm the spa’s components.

  • Page 29: Water Chemistry

    WATER CHEMISTRY CAUTION: The chemicals used to maintain the pH balance of the water and to sanitize the water can be dangerous. Always follow these basic guidelines when handling the chemicals: 1. Always read and follow the directions on the label, unless directed otherwise.
  • Page 30 WATER CHEMISTRY cont... WATER TREATMENT GLOSSARY cont... be rapid sanitizer loss, eye and skin irritation, expedited corrosion of metals, as well as staining throughout the spa. High PH can result in cloudy water, low sanitizer efficiency, as well as eye and skin irritation. 3 - Parts per Million (PPM): The term “parts per million” will be used frequently in the world of water care.
  • Page 31 9 - Organic Matter: These are carbon-derived substances typically generated by living organisms. In a spa, they are most frequently intro- duced into the water by bathers. Enzyme products such as Spa Perfect by Natural Chemistry are most effective at eliminating organic matter from your body of water.
  • Page 32 WATER CHEMISTRY cont... WATER TREATMENT GLOSSARY cont... 17 - Chloramines: irritating, odorous forms of combined chlorine, formed by the reaction of chlorine with nitrogen containing waste prod- ucts. Chloramines are ineffective as a pool or spa sanitizer. High lev- els of chloramines can cause the problems of “Red Eyes” or “Stinging Eyes.”...
  • Page 33 of erosion and do not require electrical components. Most include some type of replaceable cartridge, that contains the copper, silver or zinc materials. 24 - Biguanide: the generic name for a non-chlorine, non-bromine, sanitizer that utilizes the polymer PHMB (polyhexamethylene bigu- anide).

  • Page 34: Spa Chemicals Glossary

    WATER CHEMISTRY cont... SPA CHEMICALS GLOSSARY 1 - Alkalinity Up: The total alkalinity of your spa water should be be- tween 80-140 PPM. A proper alkalinity will help buffer your spa water against sudden changes in pH. Every 2.5 tablespoons of Alkalinity Up will raise your alkalinity by 10 PPM in a spa holding 500 gallons of wa- ter.
  • Page 35 WATER CHEMISTRY cont... SPA CHEMICALS GLOSSARY 7 - pH Up: The effects of low pH can be rapid sanitizer loss, eye and skin irritation, expedited corrosion of metals, as well as staining through- out the spa. pH up can be purchased from your dealer in either liquid or solid granular form.

  • Page 36: Maintaining The Proper Ph

    WATER CHEMISTRY cont... MAINTAINING THE PROPER pH BALANCE The pH factor is a measure of the relative acidity or alkalinity in the wa- ter. It is measured on a scale of 1 to 14. Pure water has a value of 7, which is neutral.

  • Page 37: Product Warranty Information

    Spa Warranty This section is a description of your warranty. Here you will find descrip- tions of what is covered under your warranty and what can void your warranty. For warranty outside USA and Canada, please refer to your countries Artesian Distributor. One Year Structure Warranty Allegro Class Spas carry a one year structure warranty. The structure is defined as the fiberglass vessel below the exposed material finish.
  • Page 38 THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER, AND TERMINATES UPON TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. COM- MERCIAL APPLICATIONS ARE EXCLUDED FROM THIS AND ALL WARRANTIES. The spa must be set on a level solid surface that is sufficient to support the entire length and width of the spa. Standard building practices must be followed.
  • Page 39 WARRANTY cont... One Year Plumbing Warranty The plumbing is described as all piping, jet bodies, valve bodies and air controls. The manufacturer warrants all plumbing for a period of one year from the date of delivery. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER, AND TERMINATES UPON TRANSFER OF OWNER- SHIP.
  • Page 40 Other Items Not Covered In This Warranty Some items are not covered in this warranty. These items either have a different warranty, or are warranted through the manufacturer of that item. Stereo and Stereo Components The stereo and stereo components, including speakers, sub woofer, power supply, wire harness, and remote control are covered for 30 days from the date of delivery.
  • Page 41 WARRANTY cont... Limitations This warranty is void if this Artesian Spa has been subjected to altera- tion, misuse, or repairs have been performed by anyone other than an authorized agent of May Manufacturing LLC. Misuse or abuse is defined as: use of the spa in a nonresidential application, water temperature outside the range of 32 degrees F to 110 degrees F, damage caused by clogged or dirty filter cartridges, damage to the spa from an absence of a hard cover, damage to components from improper pH, use of any...
  • Page 42 Draining and filling the Spa Acts of Nature Travel Charges Cabinet Screws Incorrect Wiring Shipping Charges Any alteration of the spa that has not been pre-authorized by the manufacturer will void all warranties. If the maunfacturer approves an alteration, verify that this alteration is covered under warranty. Dam- age caused by moving a spa that is blocked in or that has been re- cessed, along with additional charges for labor, is not covered by this warranty.

  • Page 43: Interior Spa Diagram

    INTERIOR SPA DIAGRAM...
  • Page 44 1) Spa Pack 2) Heater 3) Therapy Pump...

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