Index
Using the Spa
A. Initial Startup……………………………………….………………4
B. Turning On The Light……………………..……………………….6
C. Pump System…………….………….…………………………….7
D. Music………………………..……………………………………...8
Jet Operation
A. Air Controls………………………….…………………..………....9
B. Water Jets…………………………….…………………………..10
Adjusting Spa Functions
Programming Lock Function…………...……………………….……11
Economy Heating Mode……………..…………………………….…11
Auto Heating Mode……………..…………………………………….12
Filtration Times………….…………………………………………….13
Clock Adjust……………….…………………………………………..14
Filtration Cycles…………….…………………………………….......15
Resetting The Spa…………….…………………………………..….15
LED Display Icons…………………………………………………….16
Special Features
A. Daily Automatic Purge………………………………………..…17
B. Memory………………………………………………………...…17
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C. Freeze Protection………………………………………………..18
D. Massage Pump Protection………………....…………………...18
E. Heater Protection………………………………………………...18
F. Overheat Protection……………………...……………………...19
G. Temperature Sensor...…………………...…..………………….19
H. Water Level Sensors……………………...……………………..19
Spa Chemical Guide
A. Pools Versus Spas…..…………………...………………..…….20
B. So What About A Spa?...........................................................21
C. Ozonators...............................................................................22
D. Filters......................................................................................23
E. Filling Your Spa.......................................................................24
F. Eliminating Excess Calcium...................................................24
G. Checking And Adjusting pH…………………..…………………25
H. Shocking The Water………………………….……….………...26
I. Daily Maintenance……………………………..………….……..28
J. Weekly Maintenance………………………….………………...29
K. What If The Water Goes Funny?............................................29
L. The Last Resort………………………………….……………....30
Spa Maintenance
A. Filter Maintenance……………………..…………………..…….31
B. Cabinet Maintenance………………..….…………………....…32
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C. Cover Maintenance………………….…..………………………32
D. Care Of Acrylic Spa Surface……………………………………32
E. Care of Spa Pillows………………….…………………………..33
F. Winterizing Your Spa………………….…………………………33
G. Filling And Emptying The Spa……….………………………….34
Important Safety Instructions
A. Risk of Accidental Drowning………….…………………..…….36
B. How To Reduce The Risk Of Injury….…………………………36
C. Risk Of Electrical Shock……………….………………………..36
D. Health Considerations…………………………………………..37
E. Safe Use Instructions……………...………….…………………38
Table of Error Messages………………….……….…………….…41
Maintenance Log……………………………………..…….…….….42
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Using the Spa
A/ INITIAL START UP
1. Your spa has been programmed at the factory to function simply
and easily. Before filling the spa with water, if your spa is
connected to the power, the screen will flash “EE03” to inform
you that there is not enough water in the spa. Wipe the interior of
the spa with a damp soft cloth to remove any residue or dust that
may be on the surface. Fill with a garden hose by inserting the
nozzle of the hose in the filter inlet. After filling is complete
remember to check that the filter cartridge is in place prior to
starting the spa. Also check that the gate valves are pulled out to
the open position. Once the water level covers the two water
level sensors located in the filter compartment the screen will
flash “GOOD” and you can stop the water. The exact amount of
water to put in the spa varies depending on how many people
habitually will enter the spa simultaneously. Each person will
cause a certain amount of water displacement and a large
number of people in the spa could cause the spa to overflow
which might damage the equipment.
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2. Once filled with water and connected to the electric supply the
pump and heater will automatically come on and heat the spa to
the default temperature of 38°C. The display will show first
“GOOD” if the water level is correct and all systems are
functioning properly. Then it will display the time for several
seconds and then will show 4 digits with a colon in the middle
00:00 (these are the current water temperature and the set or
target temperature that the spa is programmed to heat to which
are separated by the colon) and the display will begin alternating
between these two every few seconds.
3. Next a 6 hour (360 minute) filtration cleanup mode will begin.
After a few minutes an automatic purge will begin and all the
pumps and the blower will turn on for one minute and then they
will turn off again. The spa will filter for the entire period of 6
hours and will purge itself for varying periods of time during this
time period, during these purges the pumps and blower will
activate automatically. If you want to turn off this 6 hour filtration
program press the
button and then the
button twice
until the screen shows “F360”, now press and hold the
button until “F000” is displayed and this filtration program will be
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cancelled. This only occurs on first start up of the spa or after a
reset so you can cancel it if you wish.
Note: Canceling this filtration period will not necessarily stop the filtration pump
if, for example, the water is heating or the filtration cycle is active.
LED Control Panel
The control panel is touch sensitive so you do not need to press it
hard, simply pass your finger over the button and it will activate.
When it is very wet it might not detect the heat of your finger and
will not function, dry it and it will function again.
B/ TURNING ON THE LIGHT
1. Your Spa has an underwater light and may also be equipped
with LED waterline lights. In either case press the
button
once and the lights will turn on. To turn the light off press and
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hold for 2 seconds and the light will turn off.
2. If your Spa has a luminescent multi-color LED lighting system
once the lights are on press
or
to change the light
color. There are 7 different fixed colours and 3 types of auto
changing sequences that you can select. The 3 auto changing
sequences are the same sequence of colours however the
duration of each colour will vary depending on which auto
changing mode is selected. The display will also illuminate and if
in auto changing mode will flash slowly for the slower colour
changing sequences and faster for the quicker ones. If the light
is left on it will automatically turn off after 3 hours of continuous
operation.
C/ PUMP SYSTEM
1. Press
once to activate massage pump number one and
press it again to de-activate.
2. Jet 2
is not in use on this model.
3. There is no airblower in this model so the
button is also not
in use.
Note: When the heater is working if you press the JET 1 button the heater will
turn off while the pump is on to reduce the electrical load. When you turn the
pump off again the heater will come back on automatically.
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F/ MUSIC
button and if you have speakers installed you
1. Press the
can adjust first the radio by setting the frequency in “MHz” using the
or
buttons to select the frequency desired.
2. Press the
button again and “dB” will flash on the display,
to set the volume use the
or
buttons to raise or lower
the volume by 3 dB with each press.
3.
Press the
button at any time and hold for 3 seconds until
“CD” appears and you can then set the CD volume using the
or
buttons.
button for 5 seconds at any time
4. Pressing and holding the
will turn the radio (or CD) off.
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JET OPERATION
Your spa is designed with a unique jet system to allow you to select
a wide variety of massage patterns. The following is a description of
the various types of controls and jets available and their functions
which you can use to tailor your spa massage to your specific
needs.
A/ AIR CONTROLS
The Air Controls are used to introduce air into the
water jet steam which allows the user to increase
or decrease the jet pressure as desired for a
stronger or softer massage.
B/ WATER JETS
All the water massage jets can be turned on or off by simply turning
the outer ring of the jet. Turning clockwise will close the jet and
turning counterclockwise will open it. Closing jets can add more
power to the remaining open jets however too many closed jets will
put a strain on the plumbing system & pump as the system has
been specifically designed for a pre-determined water flow. The jets
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come in 2 types either spinning or direct and are also in various
sizes and designs.
Following are photos of the various types of jets:
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Adjusting Spa Functions
All adjustments to the spas functions are accessed through the
button and each time you press the
button you will move on to
the next parameter. All changes are memorized immediately so you
do not need to go through all the parameters to memorize any
single change. If you change a parameter and then leave the
display for 30 seconds it will automatically revert to its normal
display of time alternating with temperature.
The order of the parameters is as follows:
1st Press
The
Programming Lock Function
icon will display with the word “LOCK” so press
to
unlock and you will now see the current MODE displayed (AUTO or
ECO). Press
2nd Press
or
to toggle between the two modes.
Economy Heating Mode
The display will start flashing the temperature
and
filter
icons indicating that the heating will only be activated during
filtration times. Four digits will be displayed below with a colon
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between them (00:00) the first two (actual water temperature) will
be fixed and the other two (Economy heating temperature) will be
flashing. You can adjust the Economy heating temperature using
the
and
buttons and when set in Economy mode the
spa will heat to this temperature during preset filtration times only. If
the length of time of the preset filtration is not long enough to heat
the spa to the temperature selected it will not continue to heat. If
you want the spa to always heat to the selected temperature you
have to select “AUTO”. Default Economy Heating temperature is
32º C, maximum temperature is 32 ºC and minimum temperature is
13º C.
3rd Press
Auto Heating Mode
The display will start flashing the temperature
icon only. Four
digits will be displayed below with a colon between them (00:00)
the first two (actual water temperature) will be fixed and the other
two (Auto heating temperature) will be flashing. You can adjust the
Auto heating temperature using the
and
buttons and
when set in Auto mode the spa will maintain the water at this
temperature, heating whenever necessary. Default Auto Heating
temperature is 38º C, maximum temperature is 42º C and minimum
temperature is 13º C.
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4th Press
Filtration Times – AM Start Time
The display will start flashing the clock
and the filter
icons. Four digits will be displayed below with a colon between
them (00:00) the first two (filtration start hour) will be flashing and
you can adjust the hour you want the filtration to start in the
morning (1 am to 12 noon) using the
and
buttons. If
you set the start time at, for example, 08 (8 am) you cannot set the
end time lower than 08 and if you set the start and end time the
same the filtration will not activate during that 12 hour period. The
default setting is from 8 to 10 in the morning.
5th Press
Filtration Times – AM End Time
The display will continue flashing the clock
and filter
icons. Four digits will be displayed below with a colon between
them (00:00) the second two (filtration end hour) will be flashing
and you can adjust the hour you want the filtration to end at in the
morning (1 am to 12 noon) using the
6th Press
and
buttons.
Filtration Times – PM Start Time
The display will continue flashing the clock
and
filter
icons. Four digits will be displayed below with a colon between
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them (00:00) with the letters PM before them to indicate that you
are now adjusting the filtration from 12 noon to midnight, the first
two (filtration start hour) will be flashing and you can adjust the hour
you want the filtration to start at using the
and
buttons.
The default setting is from 4 to 6 in the afternoon.
7 th Press
Filtration Times – PM End Time
The display will continue flashing the clock
and
filter
icons. Four digits will be displayed below with a colon between
them (00:00) with the letters PM before them to indicate that you
are now adjusting the filtration from 12 noon to midnight, the last
two (filtration end hour) will be flashing and you can adjust the hour
you want the filtration to end at using the
8th Press
and
buttons.
Clock Adjust - Hours
The display will now flash only the clock icon
and four digits
will be displayed below with a colon between them (00:00)
indicating the hours and minutes. If the time displayed is between
noon and midnight the PM icon will also be displayed. The first two
digits will be flashing and you can adjust the hour using the
and
buttons.
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9th Press
Clock Adjust - Minutes
The display will continue to flash only the clock
icon and four
digits will be displayed below with a colon between them (00:00)
indicating the hours and minutes. If the time displayed is between
noon and midnight the PM icon will also be displayed. The last two
digits will be flashing and you can adjust the minutes using the
and
10th Press
buttons.
End of Programming Sequence
Now “END” will display and after 2 seconds the display will revert to
its normal display of time alternating with temperature.
Filtration Cycles
The spas filtration system can be set as described above at
whatever times are convenient. When an AM or PM filtration cycle
begins the water pumps and air blower will come on for one minute
to agitate the water before the programmed filtration begins. Every
25 minutes the filtration pump will stop for 5 minutes and then
recommence, this is to avoid overheating the pump.
Resetting the Spa
Press the “PROG” button and hold for 5 seconds until “RST”
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flashes on the display and the spa will be reset and all default
parameters will be re-established, the only parameter not reset is
the actual time. When the spa is reset the startup 6 hours of
filtration will automatically re-commence. To see the counting down
on the screen from 360 minutes (6 hours) press “PROG” and then
the
button and it will display the remaining time. If you want to
turn off this filtration program press and hold the
button until
the screen shows “F000” and this filtration will be cancelled (see
“Initial Startup” on page 4 for more information)
LED DISPLAY ICONS
Still : Light is on
Still:
Filtration is on
Flashing: Filtration adjustment
Still: Time is displayed
Flashing : Time adjustment
Still : Screen is locked
Still : Spa is heating
Flashing : Temperature adjustment
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SPECIAL FEATURES
A. DAILY AUTOMATIC PURGE.
a. Once each day your spa will run for one minute at 10 am in
the morning, this is designed into the software and cannot be
cancelled. The Blower, Pump 1 and Pump 2 will all come on
simultaneously in order to agitate the water and bring any
small particles up into suspension in the water so that they can
be filtered out.
b. During the initial startup of the spa or after a reset, there is an
automatic filtration and cleaning cycle during which the spa will filter
and periodically run the Blower, Pump 1 and Pump 2 to agitate
the water and clean out all the pipes. This cycle is independent
of other filtration settings, for more details please see “Initial
Startup” on page 4.
B. MEMORY
All settings that are entered into your spa controller will be
permanently retained in its solid-state memory. In the event of a
power failure the time will be captured and held until power returns
and all other settings at the time of the power failure will be restored
when power returns.
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C.FREEZE PROTECTION
If the water temperature in the spa plumbing falls below 10º Celsius
the water pump(s) will turn on and run for at least one minute and
the heater will turn on and raise the water temperature to 13º
Celsius.
D. MASSAGE PUMP PROTECTION
To avoid that the pump could be running for too long a time it will
automatically turn off after 30 minutes of continuous operation. If
you want to continue your massage you must press the
or
key again.
E. HEATER PROTECTION
If the flow of water through the heater is insufficient the spa
controller will automatically turn the heater and filter pump off to
prevent overheating and diagnostic testing will be initiated by the
controller. The filtration pump will run every 5 minutes to check if
this problem persists and an error message “EE04” will appear on
the display. The speech system, if installed and operative, will warn
you that “Your filter needs to be cleaned” (see page 16 for more
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information about the speech system).
F. OVERHEAT PROTECTION
If the water temperature inside the spa reaches 42º C the pumps
and heater will be disabled and the screen will flash an error
message “EE02” Do not enter the water. Remove the cover and
allow the water temperature to cool then reset the system by
holding down the
button for 5 seconds.
G. TEMPERATURE SENSOR
There is a temperature sensor in
your spa inside the filter compartment
(see fig.4) which reports the water
temperature to the heating system and
also displays the temperature on the
display.
H. WATER LEVEL SENSORS
There are two water level sensors in the filter compartment that
report the water level to the system. When there is insufficient
water in the spa error code EE03 will display and nothing will
function until the level is corrected.
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Spa Chemical Guide
Following is a guide based on our experience with water maintenance in
spas. Having installed hundreds of spas we have had time to observe how
all sorts of different systems and chemicals work and have distilled out
what doesn't work very well or simply is not necessary. If you surf the net
looking for water maintenance information you will find some very
complicated advice full of formulas touting a plethora of chemicals and
"special products". In our experience it is very simple to maintain your
water crystal clear and you don't need any additives or clarifiers - just
good old chlorine, and very little of it to boot!
Pools vs. Spas
Many people seem to think that pools and spas are the same but nothing
could be further from the truth. A residential pool contains a very large
amount of water compared to a spa (30 to 60 times more) and
consequently requires equally
larger amounts of chemicals
and attention. In addition to
that there is an even more
fundamental difference in that
a spa is always covered and protected by its thermal cover while a pool is
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always open to the elements. This means, in practical terms, that huge
amounts of bacteria are constantly entering into the pool water while the
only bacteria getting into the spa is that brought in by the bathers. When
you also consider that pools are generally at ground level where
everything that blows past falls in, it becomes clear that reducing bacteria
levels in a pool is a different kettle of fish than in a spa. Pools have to
have a high chlorine level because of the rapid influx of bacteria (whether
the pool is used or not) and also lose a lot of chlorine which just
dissipates into the air. The sun, shining down in all its glory (something
greatly appreciated here on the Costa) is also the foe as this creates algae,
which again has to be eliminated with chemicals (algicide) and filtered
out. And if that wasn't enough we have a huge amount of evaporation so
we have to keep adding more water that then has to be adjusted as well!
So What About A Spa?
One question that many of our prospective customers ask is how long they
can leave the water in the spa if they want to
go away for a while. To answer this we use
the analogy of a water tank. A water tank is
covered all the time, like a spa and so the
water stays clean because nothing is getting
in to contaminate it. It might get a bit stale but as long as we are not talking
periods of years the water will stay clear and clean and the same applies to
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a spa. As the only bacteria that gets into the spa is taken in by the bathers it
is relatively easy to maintain the water. The cleaner you are the less there is
to eliminate and if you keep your hair out even better! The object in a spa,
as far as we are concerned, is to have as little sanitizer (chlorine or others)
in the spa as possible when you want to use it. This means that we
endeavour to only put in as much sanitizer as is necessary each time we use
the spa in order to eliminate the bacteria we have just brought in. As the
sanitizer and bacteria eliminate each other we end up with clear, clean
water and little chemical residue although chlorine produces hypochloric
acid and other salts in water applications so eventually the water has to be
changed due to this build-up. When customers ask how much chlorine they
need to put in or how often they need to change the water the answer has to
be that it depends on them. If the spa is kept closed and the bathers always
shower beforehand the water will last longer and need less chemicals and
consequently will not need to be changed as often.
Ozonators
An ozonator is a device that creates ozone from
air just like lightning does during a storm or like
the ultraviolet rays from the sun do when
creating the ozone layer that surrounds our
planet. This ozone is then combined with the
water in the filtration system to sanitize the water. Ozone is second only to
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fluoride as the most powerful oxidizer known to man for water sanitation
and is commonly used to purifying drinking water - the first drinking water
purification plant using ozone was built in Nice, France in 1906.
In the quantities needed for water purification, ozone does not irritate
bathers skin or equipment or have any noticeable
smell, taste or colour and it eliminates much of the
routine maintenance because it does such an
effective job of keeping the water clean. This
system eliminates many different kinds of
bacteria leaving the filter to the job of filtering out
all the debris however because of the toxic nature of ozone it cannot be
used in sufficient quantities to work entirely alone and therefore has to be
supplemented with some chlorine or bromine - but up to 70% less! All our
spas come with an ozonator included because we want our customers to
have the cleanest and most chemical-free water in their spa.
Filters
A very large part of keeping your spa water crystal clear is
your filter. A clogged filter or a filter full of sun cream will
not clean your water and can even stop your heater from
working! Luckily cleaning the filter is easy. Just take it out and spray water
from your hose on it to remove debris trapped in the pleats or you can
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simply pop it into the dishwasher (not too hot!) and clean it like that. This
should be done every week or two but like all these guidelines it really
depends on how much the spa is being used.
So Lets Get Started!
Filling Your Spa
When you fill your spa you do it with your garden
hose. Make sure the hose contains fresh water, let it run
first, until all the old water in the hose is gone. Fill the
spa to the indicator mark on the filter housing or halfway up the skimmer
opening and then plug it back in. Once the spa has gone through its startup
routine and is operative with the pumps functional you can proceed to
adjusting the water.
Eliminating Excess Calcium
If you live in an area where there is a lot of calcium in the water it is
advisable to remove some of the calcium so that it does not form a crust on
the surface of the spa, on the jets and in the
pipes, pumps and heater. To do this use a
calcium reducer product which you just pour
in. This has to be done before adjusting the pH
as it will reduce the alkalinity of the water. Do not fill the spa with softened
water as this can damage the equipment and the surface of the spa.
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Normally you only need to reduce the calcium content of the water slightly
and this can also be done later on if you notice a grittiness on the surface of
the shell. Calcium deposits can easily be scrubbed off the spa using a
sponge or other non-abrasive scrubber.
Checking and Adjusting The pH
Before the water can be adjusted it has to be tested with the test strips. The
test that is important at this stage is the pH which must be within 7,2 and
7,8 ppm or the sanitizer won't work as efficiently. What this means in
practical terms is that if the pH is not right you will have to put a lot of
chlorine, bromine or
whatever other sanitizer
you use into the water
and most of it won't
work so you end up with a lot of smelly chemicals and not very clear water.
To balance the pH we test the water with a strip and depending on the result
add pH + to raise a low reading or pH- to lower a high reading. In our area
the water is generally fine but has a tendency to go up so we include in our
chemical kit pH- to lower it again although for those clients that for some
reason have a low pH problem we gladly exchange it for pH+. When
adding pH adjuster first dissolve one tablespoon in a glass or cup of water
and be sure to turn the pumps on so that it will mix well as it takes about 3
hours to work so you have to wait before you can test the water again. As
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the water is probably still heating up to bath temperature this shouldn't
pose any problem. If, on the first attempt you do not get the water adjusted
properly just repeat the procedure until you do. Quite often the water out of
the tap is already balanced or quite close.
Shocking The Water
Once you have the pH adjusted you need to shock the water. This means
that you put in a high dose of chlorine in order to clear all the bacteria out
of the water so that you start with perfectly clean water. Although the
normal level of chlorine when you are using the spa
would be 1-3 ppm you now want to get it up to 10
ppm so you need to throw in about 2 tablespoons
per cubic meter (1000 liters) of water. Test again
after about an hour and if the level has slipped
below 10 ppm raise it again with a bit more chlorine. You need to maintain
the level at 10 ppm for at least 4 hours to insure that the water is perfectly
clean so if you test after 1 hour and it has slipped down below 10 ppm you
have to add more chlorine and then start counting your 4 hours again. To
bring the level down afterwards just leave the cover open on the spa and
the extra chlorine will dissipate into the air. When adding chlorine in
granulated form you can just sprinkle it onto the surface of the water with
the pumps on as it dissolves very quickly. The kind of chlorine to use is
Dichlor 55%, never use pool chlorine (trichlor) as it is very aggressive and
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can damage the pumps and surface of the spa. Do not sprinkle chlorine on
the surface of the spa, control panel or pillows as it can cause damage.
Many people are worried about the use of chlorine in their spa water. When
asked why, most people will answer that they don't like the smell. Actually
chlorine is not the culprit here, at least not directly, Most problems with
chlorine occur when the water chemistry is not correct, here is why. When
any type of chlorine is added to water, it usually forms hypochlorous acid
(HOCI -the most powerful cleansing form of chlorine in water) and
hypochlorite ion (OCI a relatively weak form of chlorine in water). The
percentage of HOCI and OCI is determined by the pH of the water. As the
pH goes up, less of the chlorine is in the powerful cleansing form and more
of the chlorine is in the weaker form and this why you have to keep your
pH properly adjusted. The total sum of HOCI and OCI is called the "free
available chlorine". Chlorine can combine with ammonia and nitrogen
compounds in the water to form chloramines, sometimes called "combined
chlorine". By combining with ammonia and nitrogen the free chlorine in
the water is disabled. Chloramines are 60 to 80 times less effective than
free chlorine but by adding a mega-dose of chlorine (shocking the water)
you can eliminate these chloramines. Usually 3 to 6 times more chlorine
than a normal dose is added to the water or the level of chlorine is raised to
10 ppm and held there for 4 hours. This is called super chlorination or
shocking and needs to be done when you smell a strong smell of chlorine
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and but the water is not completely clear. To remove chloramines, the ratio
of chlorine to ammonia must be at least 7.6 to 1. If this ratio is not obtained,
then more chloramines will be produced so although it sounds odd the way
to get rid of the chlorine smell is to add a LOT more chlorine as described
above. Swimmers and bathers should not enter the water until the level of
chlorine has dropped to below 3 ppm or less and this can be achieved, once
again by leaving the cover open and allowing the excess chlorine to
dissipate into the air.
Daily Maintenance
Now that your water is adjusted and sanitized your spa is ready to use!
From now on all you have to do is to maintain the water by eliminating the
bacteria that you bring in each time you use the spa. During the first weeks
of use we recommend that you test the water every time you get out of the
spa. If you do this you will soon realize how much chlorine you need to add
in order to keep the water fresh. Perhaps you need a level tablespoon each
time or perhaps it is every second time. As we have stressed before it all
depends on use - how many people and how often. Once you have
established your rhythm you will no longer need to test all the time and will
test more to check on your pH level than to monitor the chlorine. Aim to
maintain the chlorine level at 3-5 ppm when you get out so that next time
you get in it will be below this level.
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Weekly Maintenance
Once a week, if the spa is in regular use, you should
test the water and adjust the pH if necessary. Also
take a look at the filter and rinse out any debris that
has collected there. If your home is a holiday home and you normally come
for 2 - 3 weeks then do this before you leave so the spa is fresh for the next
time. The water should be crystal clear all the time and should not smell.
We recommend Aquachek strips for water testing purposes as they are
quick, safe and accurate.
What If The Water Goes Funny?
If your water becomes cloudy or smelly you have not been using enough
sanitizer and need to shock the water as described above. Be sure to check
the filter at this time because the water might be cloudy because the filter is
so full it cannot filter out the debris. Also check the pH because if it is way
out of line then even though you put loads of chlorine in it will not work.
The other cause of cloudy water is that the spa is not filtering long enough
to remove the debris from the water. If you have a high bather load or the
water becomes cloudy and your filtration is set for only 1 hour twice a day
then it is not filtering long enough to remove the debris and no matter how
much chlorine there is in the water it will remain cloudy. Refer to your
owners manual for instructions on how to change the filter cycles or go to
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our Info page and download the Spa Pack Reference card or manual that
applies to your spa and then adjust the filtration time.
The Last Resort
When your water won't go clear no matter what you do or if you simply
don't want to have a bunch of chemicals in your water the solution is
simple - Dump The Water!
As a spa normally contains less than 2000 liters of water it is not a big deal
to refill it. If you have a garden you can use the water to water your garden,
just make sure that the chlorine level is below 3 ppm and water away!
Many times it is better to just empty the spa and start again. You have to
change the water every 3 months or so anyways so don't worry about it.
Most pools, even in winter, will evaporate more water in three months than
it takes to fill your spa so just change the water, clean your filter and above
all remember to enjoy your spa!
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SPA MAINTENANCE
A/ FILTER MAINTENANCE
Caring for your filter is simple and easy and your filter should give
you years of service before needing to be replaced. Cartridge spa
filters use a pleated design and water is sucked through the fiber
pleats trapping all debris which then can be easily rinsed out under
the tap. You can even wash your filter in the dishwasher! The filter
should be cleaned every 2 weeks or so depending on use and
special filter cleaning products are available for this purpose – do
not use soap of any type.
To remove your filter:
Lift cover up and off
Remove the tray
Unscrew & remove
Replace the filter in reverse sequence. On some models there are
2 filters that are stacked so remove them one at a time and replace
them in the same order.
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B/ CABINET MAINTENANCE
The exterior of your spa cabinet is made from a newly formulated
high strength material that is factory stained and sealed. Depending
on the location and exposure of the spa to nature’s elements,
especially the sun, colour fading can occur over time. It is
recommended that you clean the cabinet once or twice a year with
warm water and a mild soap.
C/ COVER MAINTENANCE
Your cover is manufactured from a durable marine grade UV
resistant material. Even so, monthly cleaning and periodic
conditioning is recommended to maintain its beauty. To clean and
condition the vinyl cover, first lightly spray the cover with a garden
hose to wet it and remove any dirt and debris. Using a large sponge
or a soft cloth, and a mild soap solution (1 teaspoon dish washing
liquid with 8 liters of water) scrub lightly in a circular motion and
then rinse thoroughly with plenty of water. Condition the vinyl after
cleaning by applying a thin film of vinyl conditioner.
D/ CARE OF ACRYLIC SPA SURFACE
To maintain the surface of your spa simply clean with a soft damp
cloth or with any glass cleaner.
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DO NOT clean the surface with any type of abrasive as it will dull
the surface and the natural luster of the acrylic.
DO NOT use any type of oil based solvent. Use of such products on
the spa will void the surface warranty of the spa.
E/ CARE OF SPA PILLOWS
The spa pillows will provide years of comfort if treated with care.
Each pillow has been positioned above the water level to minimize
the bleaching effects of chlorinated water and other spa water
chemicals - take care not to spill chlorine on them. It is
recommended that pillows be removed and cleaned each time the
spa itself is cleaned. A mild soap solution and warm water works
best in removing body oils. If you are winterizing your spa or do not
plan on using it for a while it is best to remove the pillows until the
next use.
F/ WINTERIZING YOUR SPA
Your spa has been designed and engineered for year-round use in
any climate. If the spa will not be used for prolonged periods of time
you should drain it and clean it, remove the filter and cushions and
lock the cover down. If your spa is installed in an area that
experiences freezing conditions in winter unscrew the pipes from
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the pumps and try to remove as much water as possible form the
plumbing so that the water cannot freeze and burst the pipes.
Perhaps the best way to avoid freezing is to leave the spa full and
running, making sure the water level is correct, and it will take care
of itself.
G/ FILLING & EMPTYING YOUR SPA
Normally the spa is filled using a hose given that the majority of
spas are installed in gardens and terraces where there is always a
hose at hand. Aquarius spas also have a dedicated water inlet that
can be used to fill or empty the spa – in situations where the spa is
installed indoors, for example. A drain is also installed which you
can simply open or
connect to another
tube to drain the
water to wherever
you want. To open the drain turn the entire inner part clockwise until
it pops forward and then you can remove the stopper. When you
remove the stopper a small amount of water will come out and now
you can screw in a hose adaptor and connect a hose. Pushing the
inner part of the drain in and turning anti-clockwise will open the
drain and water will start to come out. If you want to simply drain in
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place just remove the stopper.
In the photo you can also see the air blower overflow which will
divert any water that has come up through the air pipes out of the
spa and away from the blower.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When installing and using this electrical equipment basic safety
precautions should always be followed including the following:
DANGER: RISK OF ACCIDENTAL DROWNING
Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent unauthorized access
by children. To avoid accidents ensure that children can not use the
spa unless they are supervised at all times.
DANGER: HOW TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY
DO NOT remove the pump suction fittings or covers. The pump
suction fittings and covers on the spa are sized to match the
specific water flow produced by the pump. Should the need arise to
replace the pump suction fittings, covers or the pump be sure that
the flow rates are compatible. Never operate the spa if the pump
suction fittings or covers are broken or missing. Never replace a
pump suction fitting with one rated at less than the flow rate marked
on the original pump suction fitting.
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK: Do not permit any
electrical appliances such as a lights, telephones, radios or
televisions within 1.5 m of the spa. A spa may be installed within
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1.5m of a metal surface if each metal surface is permanently
connected by a minimum 8.42mm2 solid copper conductor to the
earth wire connector on the terminal box that is provided for this
purpose.
HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS
Prolonged immersion in water that is warmer than normal body
temperature can result in a dangerous condition known as
hyperthermia. The symptoms and effects of hyperthermia can be
described as follows: Hyperthermia occurs when the internal
temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above the
normal body temperature of 38 degrees Celsius. The symptoms of
hyperthermia include dizziness, fainting, drowsiness, lethargy and
an increase in the internal temperature of the body. The effects of
hyperthermia include (1) unawareness of impending hazard. (2)
failure to perceive heat. (3) failure to recognize the need to exit the
spa. (4) physical inability to exit the spa. (5) fetal damage in
pregnant women. (6) unconsciousness resulting in a danger of
downing. Children are especially sensitive to hot water because
their bodies are smaller and they heat up faster. At no time should
children have unsupervised access to the spa or use a spa with
water temperature over 36 degrees Celsius.
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The use of the alcohol, drugs or medication before or during spa
use can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in a spa.
Persons taking medications that induce drowsiness such as
tranquilizers, antihistamines or anticoagulants should not use a spa.
Pregnant women and persons with a medical history of heart
disease, circulatory problems, diabetes, low or high blood pressure
and obesity should consult their physician before using a spa.
Persons using medication should consult a physician before using
a spa since some medication may induce drowsiness while other
medication may affect heart rate or blood pressure and circulation.
SAFE USE INSTRUCTIONS
A. The water in a spa should never exceed 45 degrees Celsius.
Water temperatures between 38º Celsius and 42º Celsius are
considered safe for healthy adults. Lower water temperatures
are recommended for extended use (exceeding 10 minutes)
and for young children. Don’t use the spa for long periods of
time at temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius
B. To ascertain the actual water temperature it is advisable to use
an accurate thermometer since the tolerances of the water
temperature regulating devices installed in the spa can vary.
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C. The use of elevated decking or high steps may encourage
children to climb onto the thermal cover – it is not designed as a
safety or child resistant cover! Every spa comes with a thermal
cover which is provided with locking straps. Install and use the
locks for your child’s safety.
D. Make sure that the spa is connected to a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) protected circuit. This GFCI is required by the
National Electrical Code and must be installed by licensed
electrician. This is normally found in the main house electrical
box.
E. Remember that wet surfaces can be slippery so take care when
entering and exiting the spa. Avoid stepping directly into the spa
as water depth can be deceptive. Sit on the edge of the spa and
turn, then slip into the water.
F. Use the thermal cover when the spa is not in use whether it is
empty or full. Take steps to prevent the intrusion of sand and dirt
into the spa and use your hose as a siphon to remove any that
has accumulated.
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G. Maintain proper water chemistry, clean the filter cartridge weekly
and do not store chemicals in the spa equipment compartment.
H. Do not operate the spa without water, turn the circuit breaker off
before emptying the spa and while it is empty.
I. Do not turn the pump(s) on high speed for extended periods of
time with the cover on. Extended high speed pump operation
will cause a slow heat build-up due to water friction which could
trip the hi-limit thermostat.
NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN
UNATTENDED IN THE SPA
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TABLE OF ERROR MESSAGES
Error Code
Malfunction
Resolution
EE01
Temperature sensor
malfunction
EE02
Water temperature higher than Open spa and wait for
42° C
temperature to cool to
38°C
EE03
Insufficient water
Fill your Spa / clean the
water sensor
EE04
Low water pressure
Clean or change the filter
EE05
Heater short circuit or a power Check the heater or
failure
change 220V PCB board
EE06
Circulation pump short circuit
or a power failure
Check the circulation
filter pump or change
EE07
JET1 pump short circuit or a
power failure
Check pump1 or change
220V PCB board
EE08
JET2 pump short circuit or a
power failure
Check pump2 or change
220V PCB board
EE09
Blower short circuit or a power Check blower or change
failure
220V PCB board
EE10
Underwater light short circuit Check light or change
or a power failure
220V PCB board
EE11
Ozone short circuit or a power
failure
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Clean or change
temperature sensor
Check ozone, fuse or
change 220V PCB
board
Maintenance Log
Use this page to keep a record of when you perform any
maintenance on your spa.
Date
Drain
Spray
Soak
Clean
Clean and
Service
Miscellaneous
and
Clean
Filter
Spa Skirt
Condition
Inspection
Service
Clean
Filter
Cartridge
Spa Shell
Cartridge
Vinyl Spa
Cover
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