LTR20091058, Rev.
Preparing for Your New Portable Spa Starting the Spa with Fresh Water . . . . . . . . . 15 Planning the Best Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Preparing a Good Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems . . . . 17 Electrical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Important Safety Instructions READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: A licensed electrician may be required to upgrade your standard receptacle and/or circuit breaker. DANGER -- RISK OF ACCIDENTAL DROWNING: Do not allow children to be in or around a spa unless a responsible adult supervises them. Keep the spa cover on and locked when not in use. See instructions enclosed with your cover for locking procedures.
Preparing for Your New Portable Spa 2 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.
3 Damage caused by inadequate or improper foundation support is not covered by the warranty. It is the responsibility of the spa owner to provide a proper foundation for the spa. We strongly recommended that you have a qualified, licensed contractor prepare the foundation for your spa. Place the spa on a level foundation (preferably a concrete slab not less than 3” / 8 cm thick). If you are installing the spa indoors, pay close attention to the flooring beneath it.
Preparing for Your New Portable Spa 4 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. 1. Once the spa has been placed on an approved surface and has been correctly wired by a licensed electrician, inspect all plumbing connections in the equipment area of your spa.
5 Operating Your Spa Initial Start up When first powered up, your spa will perform a self-diagnostic check and to into priming mode. The topside will display PR to indicate this. Priming mode will be active for less than five minutes. When the spa has finished priming, the heater will be activated and the water temperature will be maintained in standard mode. The spa will heat to 100°F (37.5°C) at start up until the set temperature is changed as described below.
Operating Your Spa 6 Setting Filtration Cycles Your spa is programmed to filter twice a day. The first cycle will begin 6 minutes after the spa is turned on and the second cycle 12 hours later. The factory has programmed the cycle to last for 2 hours but this can be switched to 4, 6, or 8 hours depending on your requirements. The default filter time is two hours.
7 Message Meaning No message 1) Spa temperature is unknown. on display Action Required 1) After pump has been running for 2 minutes temperature will be displayed. 2) Spa is in Economy or Sleep mode. 2) In Economy or Sleep mode, the pump may be off for hours outside a filter cycle. If you wish to see the current spa temperature, either switch to Standard mode or turn Jets1 on for at least two minutes. 3) Power has been cut off to the spa. 3) The control panel will be disabled until power returns.
Operating Your Spa 8 Message Meaning Action Required OHH Overheat protection (spa is shutdown). One sensor has detected 118˚F (48˚C) at the heater. DO NOT ENTER THE WATER! Pr When your spa is first actuated, it will go into priming mode. The priming mode will last for up to four minutes and then the spa will begin to heat and maintain the water temperature in the Standard mode. SL Indicates heater is in Sleep Mode. None. SnA Snb Spa is shut down.
9 Almost all of the jets in your spa are adjustable. Rotating the face of an adjustable jet to the left (counter-clockwise) will decrease the amount of water flow through the jet. Rotating the face of an adjustable jet to the right (clockwise) will increase the amount of water flow through the jet. (See example shown below.) Neck jets adjust in the opposite directions (counterclockwise to increase, clockwise to decrease).
Clear Water Plan Contents of this section: Testing and Adjusting Spa Water Sanitation Filtration Bather Load Starting the Spa with Fresh Water Maintenance Schedule Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems This section is intended for new spa owners with no experience with water chemistry. Everyone’s experience with maintaining water quality is different, but there are some general concepts you need to know. Water maintenance is not difficult, although it requires regular attention.
11 You have two types of testing methods to choose from: • The reagent test kit is a method which provides a high level of accuracy. It is available in either liquid or tablet form. • Test strips are a convenient testing method commonly used by spa owners. Balancing the Total Alkalinity Balancing the Calcium Hardness Total alkalinity (TA) is the measure of the total levels of carbonates, bicarbonates, hydroxides, and other alkaline substances in the water. TA can be considered a “pH buffer”.
Clear Water Plan 12 Sanitation After you fill your spa, you need to decide which chemical sanitizer you wish to use. Consult your Cal Spas dealer for the right decision with regards to your lifestyle and spa usage. We recommend either bromine or chlorine as your sanitizer. Both work well when maintained regularly. DO NOT use trichlor. Trichlor is very acidic and the hot temperature of the spa causes it to dissolve too quickly. It will cause damage to your spa and will void your warranty.
13 Ideal Range (ppm) Minimum Maximum Without ozonator 3.0 5.0 With ozonator 2.0 4.0 Without ozonator 6.7 11.0 With ozonator 5.7 10.0 Clear Water Plan Testing For: Chemicals To Use: To Raise To Lower Chlorine level Chlorinating Granules Bromine level Go Brom Shocking the Water In addition to using a chemical sanitizer, you will periodically need to shock the water.
Clear Water Plan 14 Cleaning the Filter The filter is the part of your spa that removes the debris from the water and needs to be cleaned on a regular basis to maximize your spa’s filtering performance and heating efficiency. In addition to spraying off the filter weekly to remove surface debris, your filter should be deep cleaned periodically to dissolve scale and particles that get lodged deep within the filter fibers and impede the filtration process.
15 We recommend you use Cal Spas chemicals only. • Adjust total alkalinity (acceptable range is Other brands of chemicals may have similar names 80-120ppm). and/or usage descriptions but due to manufacturing • Adjust pH if necessary (between 7.2 to 7.8). differences, use of other chemicals can increase the likelihood of under- or over-dosing the spa 5. Pour in 16 oz of Cal Spas “Metal Protector” in the chemicals. Damage to the spa or spa’s components center of the spa.
Clear Water Plan 16 Maintenance Schedule Each time you refill the spa Follow the section “Starting the Spa with Fresh Water”. Prior to each use Test the spa water using either test strips a reagent test kit. Adjust chemical levels as necessary. Once a week Test the spa water using either test strips a reagent test kit. Adjust chemical levels as necessary. Once a month Deep clean your spa’s filter.
17 Problem Cloudy Water Probable Causes Possible Solutions • Dirty filter • Clean filter • Excessive oils / organic matter • Shock spa with sanitizer • Improper sanitization • Add sanitizer • Suspended particles / organic matter • Adjust pH and/or alkalinity to recommended range • Overused or old water • Run jet pump and clean filter • Drain and refill the spa • Excessive organics in water • Shock spa with sanitizer • Improper sanitization • Add sanitizer • Low pH • Adju
Cleaning and Maintenance 18 Cleaning and Maintenance Removing the Access Panel You will need to remove the access panel in order to drain your Genesis spa. 1. Unplug the spa. 2. Remove the screws from the access panel. 3. Remove the access panel and set it aside. Replace the access panel when you are finished. Do not overtighten the screws. Do not run the spa with the access panel removed! Draining Your Portable Spa Your spa should be drained every four to six months and refilled with fresh tap water.
19 Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining) Warning: If you find the need to drain your spa, please be aware of the potential of freezing in your spas equipment and plumbing. Even if the directions below are followed perfectly, there is no guarantee that your spa will not suffer freeze damage. Freeze damage is not covered by your warranty. 1. Open all filter covers. 2. Remove the filter baskets and filters. 3. Drain your spa completely as described in the instructions above. 4.
Cleaning and Maintenance 20 Covering Your Spa Important! Keep the spa covered when not in use! • Covered spas will use less electricity in maintaining your set temperature. • Covering your spa will protect your spa’s finish from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. • You are required to keep the spa covered to maintain warranty coverage. • Covering your spa helps prevent children from drowning in the spa.
21 All-Purpose Cleaner (Spa Finish Cleaning) Cal Spas All-Purpose Cleaner is an essential part of maintaining your spa’s finish. Through normal use, the spa’s finish can accumulate dirt, oil, and calcium causing a rough feel and unsightly scum lines. Cal Spas All-Purpose Cleaner is a low detergent, non-abrasive cleaner specifically formulated to clean the spa without damaging its acrylic finish. The most effective solution to minimize cleaning time is prevention.
Appendix 22 Appendix Replacement Parts Jets Light EW 2” Euro Standard gray PLU21703420 Light Mini 2” Diameter Stainless steel PLU21703621 LIT16000151 mfw 3” Micro Flow Standard gray PLU21703432 Stainless steel PLU21703631 Covers G418T 72” x 72” G318R 78” Round G518L 80” x 80” OZ 2” Ozone Injector Standard gray PLU21700818 Drain Main Drain, Super Hi Flo Suction 2” Silver PLU21400132 Waterfall Standard Rust G618B ACC01200495 84” x 76” Waterfall PLU21800700 Filters Filter Cartridge, 50 Sq
23 This limited warranty is effective for Genesis portable spas manufactured after January 14, 2009. All Cal Spas portable spas are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time if delivery. This warranty becomes valid at time of purchase and ends either by specified time-frame listed above, owner-transfer, relocation, or installation of any component other than by manufacturer. This limited warranty is only valid on portable spas delivered in the United States and Canada.
Appendix 24 This warranty is void if the spa has been subject to negligence, alteration, misuse, abuse, repairs by non-LMS authorized personnel, incorrect electrical installation, installation of any component other than by the manufacturer, acts of God (including, but not limited to, acts of nature and surrounding environments), and any other cases beyond the control of LMS.
25 Appendix Cal Spas Chemicals 2009 Genesis Portable Spa LTR20091058, Rev. A www.calspas.
Locating the product serial number The serial number of your spa is located on a metal plate attached to the base of the equipment pack inside the equipment area of the spa. You will need this number to properly register your spa and activate coverage. Write this information in the space provided below.
