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  • Page 1 O W N E R S M A N U A L...

  • Page 2: Serial Number

    This owner's manual has been designed to acquaint you with your Champion Spas® operation and general maintenance. Keep this manual available for future reference. If you have any questions regarding your Champion Spas® model, contact your local dealer. Thank you.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Clean-up cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Champion SpaS® modElS Light Control Button .

  • Page 4: Champion Safety Instructions

    Champion SpaS® SaFETY inSTruCTionS read and Follow all instructions aVoi di ng ThE riS K To Chil drE n ri SK o F C hild droW n ing Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent unauthorized access by children . To avoid accidents, ensure that children cannot use a spa unless they are supervised at all times .

  • Page 5: Avoiding Risk Of Injury

    • Install at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from all metal surfaces. A spa may be installed within 5 feet of a metal surface if each metal surface is permanently connected by a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm) solid copper conductor attached to the wire ground connector on the terminal box that is provided for this purpose if in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI/NMFPA70-1993.

  • Page 6: Avoiding Risk Of Hyperthermia

    aVo i di n g r iS K oF h Yp E rTh Ermi a The causes, symptoms and effects of hyperthermia may be described as follows: Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98 .6ºF .

  • Page 7: Important Do's And Don'ts

    • Allow children to have unsupervised access to the spa. • Leave the Champion Spas® exposed to the sun without water or the cover in place. Exposure to direct sunlight can cause solar distress of the shell material and will void the warranty.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    S pa S p E C i Fi C aT ion S Width Length Height Average Average Seating Fill Weight Fill Weight Locations 78 .5” Round 31 .5” 240 gal 310 lbs . 2,278lbs . Round 0 .80 m 909 L 141 kg 1033 kg 59”...

  • Page 9: Installation Instructions

    S Ta l laT i on i nS T ru CTi on S location preparation Your Champion Spas ® model is totally self-contained and portable . You can install the spa outside or inside . Preferable places are on a patio, deck or indoors . The spa should always be placed on a level, load bearing surface in accordance with your local building code requirements .

  • Page 10: Electrical Requirements And Precautions

    E lEC T ri C a l r Eq u i r E m E n T S a n d p r E C au T ion S Your Champion Spas® model has gone through numerous tests to verify that all of the spa functions operate .

  • Page 11: Electrical Spa Wiring Connection Instructions

    b oTTom V i E W Factory oF b rE a K Er Installed Neutral (Pigtail) Power to Spa Neutral to Spa Ground to Spa Incoming Outgoing Power to Spa Ground (Green) Outgoing Neutral to Spa Incoming Incoming Power (Black or Red) Power (Black Incoming Neutral (White) Electrical Spa Wiring Connection instructions Due to the risk of damaging the PC Board, the equipment and the GFCI tripping, never, under any circumstances, should you connect power to the neutral terminal.

  • Page 12: 110/220 Volt Convertible Models

    The use of any other receptacle or the connection of the plug to a 220 Volt service may cause the spa pack to operate improperly, create the potential for an electrical hazard and may void the spa warranty. Champion Spas® models must be wired in accordance with all local electrical codes . All electrical work should be done by an experienced, licensed electrician familiar with spa installations . note: As of January 1, 1996 the National Electrical Code (NEC) requires a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) on all spa installations .
  • Page 13 STal laTion in STruCTion S : The following instructions are for the conversion of the Champion Spas® models 110V/220V control pack from a 220 Volt application to a 110 Volt application . Due to the risk of equipment damage or fire, use only approved pressure-type wire splicing lugs or connectors suitable for the size and type of wiring used.

  • Page 14: Initial Operating Instructions

    T ia l o pE raTi n g i n ST ru C T ion S Start-up and refill procedures Your Champion Spas® model has been tested at the manufacturing plant to ensure that all of the spa functions operate . During the test procedure, a small amount of water may have remained in the spa plumbing .

  • Page 15: Model Start-Up Procedures

    Start-up procedures For a successful start-up, remove both filter cartridges, and fill the spa with water through the openings in the filter compartment . Locate the filter compartment area . Pull up and remove filter cover . Remove each filter cartridge and screen adapter by turning counter clockwise . d .

  • Page 16: Equipment Maintenance

    . Pull bulb out of receptacle and replace it with a new light bulb, available at your Champion Spas® dealer . Re-attach the light bulb holder to the light niche by turning the light bulb holder clockwise .

  • Page 17: Panel Functions

    If a Temperature button is pressed and held when the temperature is flashing, the temperature will continue to change. When the spa is first powered up the water temperature will not be displayed until the pump has been running for at least two minutes. The Default Water Temp from the factory will be 80*F in HIGH RANGE.

  • Page 18: Operating The Hydro Pumps

    o p E r aT i ng T h E hY d ro p um p (S )/J E T buTTon (S ) Activate the hydro jet pump(s) for maximum hydrotherapy jet action. Press the “Jets1” button once for low speed, twice for high speed and a third time to turn the pump off. If you spa has two hydro jet pumps, “Jets 1”...

  • Page 19: Heating Modes

    hE aT i ng mo dE S There are two Heating Modes, described as READY and REST. READY Mode will allow the spa to “Poll” (circulating the water every 30 minutes to sense the temperature) and determine a need for heat. The Panel will maintain a “current” temperature display.

  • Page 20: Filter Cycle Modes

    F i lTE r C YC lE m odE S Filter Cycles are set using a start time and duration. Start Time is indicated by an “A” for AM and a “P” for PM in the bottom right corner of the display. The Duration setting has no “A” or “P”...

  • Page 21: Reminder Messages

    Then set the duration as listed above, advancing the duration hours to 24. The FLTR2 cycle start time, 12 hours after the FLTR1 start time will only engage the Purge Cycle. The end time for FLTR2 in this setting will be unavailable with 24-Hour duration. * When Pump 1 low is operating and an ozone generator is installed, they will operate together.

  • Page 22: Diagnostic Messages

    d iag n o S T i C m E S S ag E S Scroll message meaning action required NO COMM Call for Service The panel is not receiving communication from the system ---*F ---*C After pump has run for 1 minute, the Temperature unknown temperature will be displayed DO NOT ENTER THE WATER .

  • Page 23: Spa Care & Water Maintenance

    3 . Open the drain valve by turning the knob . The spa will drain by gravitational flow . 4 . Champion Spas® will drain to the lower suction fittings in the footwell of the spa . It may be necessary to vacuum or sponge up a small amount of the remaining water in the spa .

  • Page 24: Filter Cartridge Removal And Cleaning

    C arE o F Th E Spa p il loW S The spa pillows used on Champion Spas® models will provide years of comfort if treated with care . To extend their life the spa pillows should be removed and cleaned . Wash with a mild soap and water solution .

  • Page 25: Care Of Exterior

    Keep all cleaners out of the reach of children and use care when applying. Spa Cabinet The skirt around the Champion Spas® models are manufactured with the finest quality material and is available in a low maintenance exterior. Weatherall™ Skirt The WeatherAll™...

  • Page 26: Winterizing Your Spa

    Locate the drain valve and attach a garden hose to the drain valve . Open the drain valve and allow the water to drain ( Champion Spas® will drain to the drain fitting in the footwell of the spa) .
  • Page 27 . note: It may be necessary to lubricate o-rings and gaskets for a positive seal . Use only Champion Spas® approved lubricants, contact your local dealer for more information . important: If these instructions are not followed, damage due to freezing water in the plumbing lines may occur and is not covered under manufacturer's warranty.

  • Page 28: Water Quality Maintenance

    . To lower pH add a granular pH Decreaser, or sodium bisulfate at the rate suggested on the container . After initial application, allow water to circulate approximately 20 minutes on Jets 1 at high speed . Test pH and add second dose if required . (Champion Spas® Jets 1 operates 15 minutes) Total alkalinity There are minerals in your spa water that act as buffering agents .

  • Page 29: Calcium Hardness

    Example: At low total alkalinity levels, the water’s pH easily drifts, making frequent pH adjustments necessary and the added expense of multiple chemical treatments . On the other hand, a high total alkalinity level keeps the water pH rigidly fixed . If pH adjustment is necessary, you will need unusually large amounts of treatment chemicals to change the water’s pH.
  • Page 30 • Non-chlorine shock weekly or as needed based on spa use • Test pH, total alkalinity and calcium hardness weekly • Test disinfectant daily (Spa test kits are available through your Champion Spas® Dealer.) optional ozone generators Champion Spas® are designed ozone ready. The optional ozonator automatically produces ozone when pump 1 is operating on low speed, unless it is overridden by another system protection mode.

  • Page 31: Operational Trouble Shooting Guide

    o p E r aT i onS T ro u blE ShooT in g g uidE pr o bl E m p robab l E C au SE S olu T ion S Spa is not • Power failure • C heck power source operating • G FCI breaker tripped • T ry resetting GFCI breaker. If breaker...

  • Page 32: Control Panel Identification

    E : * 1 Jet B u t t o n o n m o dels 108, 2 13, 215 , 320, 436 * 2 Jet B u t t o n o n m o dels 540, 650 C h a mp i o n Spa s ®...

  • Page 33: Service And Warranty Information

    . d iS C la i m E r S Champion Spas® Company shall not be liable for loss of use of your Champion Spas® model or other incidental, consequential, special, indirect, or punitive costs, expenses or damages, which may include but are not limited to the removal of a permanent deck or other custom fixture or the necessity for crane removal .

  • Page 34: Spa Care And Maintenance Record

    Spa Ca r E a nd m ai n T E na n C E rE Cord C h a mp i o n Spa s ® OWN E R 'S M A N UA L...
  • Page 35 S pa C a R E aND m ai N TENaNCE RECo RD...
  • Page 36 33 Wade Road Latham, NY 12110 518-786-1200 fax: 518-782-0632 www.championspas.com 25012 04/12 Champion Spas® is a registered trademark of Saratoga Spa and Bath®...

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