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Preparing for Your New Inground Spa Clear Water Plan Inground Spa Installation Checklist . . . . . . 4 The Key to Clear Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Planning the Best Location For Your Spa . . 4 Testing and Adjusting Spa Water . . . . . . . 24 Planning the Best Place for the Outdoor Equipment Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Safety Instructions 104˚F (40˚C) are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for young children and when spa use exceeds 10 minutes. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: A licensed electrician may be required to upgrade your standard receptacle and/or circuit breaker. High water temperatures have a high potential for causing fetal damage during pregnancy.
Preparing for Your New Inground Spa 4 Preparing for Your New Inground 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 Cal Spa.
Planning the Best Place for the Outdoor Equipment Pack • The equipment pack must be located within a maximum of 15 feet from the spa. • Ensure the equipment running its normal filtration cycles does not make too much noise for spa owners and/or neighbors. • Ensure the equipment can be easily serviced for filter cleaning and periodic inspections in the location chosen. • If you are using a gas heater, you will need to consider wind and drafts as well as heater exhaust for proper heater placement.
Preparing for Your New Inground Spa 6 Electrical Requirements – US and Canada All 240V spas must be permanently connected (hard wired) to the power supply. These instructions describe the only acceptable electrical wiring procedure. Spas wired in any other way will void your warranty and may result in serious injury. See the wiring diagram on page 7.
Preparing for Your New Inground Spa GFCI Wiring Diagram 2009 Inground Spas LTR20091002, Rev. A www.calspas.
Preparing for Your New Inground Spa 8 Electrical Installation -- Europe All 230V spas must be permanently connected (hard wired) to the power supply. These instructions describe the only acceptable electrical wiring procedure. Spas wired in any other way will void your warranty and may result in serious injury. This the only acceptable electrical wiring procedure. Spas wired in any other way will void your warranty. See the wiring diagram on page 9.
Preparing for Your New Inground Spa RCD Wiring Diagram 2009 Inground Spas LTR20091002, Rev. A www.calspas.
Preparing for Your New Inground Spa 10 Installing the Inground Shell 2009 Inground Spas www.calspas.com LTR20091002, Rev.
The example shown below is typical for a system with two pumps with external heater and external filter. Designer Spa Specifications DIJ401 and DIJ405: Equipment pack weight = 250 lbs. DIJ407: Equipment pack weight = 300 lbs. One 2.5 HP heat pump One 4 HP swim pump Note: Equipment pack cannot exceed 15 feet from spa. Plumbing Connections IMPORTANT! Always check local codes prior to any inground spa installation.
Preparing for Your New Inground Spa 12 Air Test The air test requires a wet/dry vacuum. Locate the plumbing line you wish to identify and secure the vacuum hose to cut open end. Turn on the vacuum, enter the spa and listen for vacuum suction sound from inside the spa side filter canister. If you hear the suction sound in the canister, the line is properly marked and can be connected to the suction side of the pump on the equipment pack. Water Test The water test requires a garden hose and water source.
Connecting the plumbing from the spa to the equipment pack must be performed in accordance to local and city codes. NOTE: Most codes require plumbing to be rigid PVC schedule 40 or heavier in both above and below ground installations. In most cases, the use of flexible PVC plumbing is acceptable when properly buried in trenches. Most water plumbing lines are 2” or larger and must be schedule 40 or heavier PVC. When plumbing, minimize the use of 90˚ elbows as much as possible.
Preparing for Your New Inground Spa 7. Once topside panel operation is verified. Turn off power, disconnect the extension loom from the circuit board and GENTLY route through conduit to complete installation. NOTE: This loom and its connector are not meant to withstand heavy pulling. Make sure, when routing the extension loom and temperature sensor lines through conduit, you exercise extreme caution. Once properly run through the conduit, repeat steps 5 and 6 above.
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Preparing for Your New Inground Spa 16 Pouring the Deck It is recommended that all electrical hook ups and all plumbing be completed before pouring the concrete. Make certain all electrical inspections on lights, bonding and all other electrical work have been completed and checked off by the local inspectors prior to proceeding with your concrete or finish work. It is a good idea to run the spa for at least 24 hours before pouring the concrete to insure there are no leaks.
9800 Electronic Control Operation When first powered up, your spa will perform a self-diagnostic check and then automatically go 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 automatically heat to 100°F (37.
Operating Your Spa 18 on, the equipment will automatically turn off after 15 minutes. • The first filter cycle is automatically activated at 8:00 AM and operates the pump until 10:00 AM. The “FILTER 1” indicator icon will light when filter 1 is running. • The second filter cycle is automatically activated at 8:00 PM and operates the pump until 10:00 PM. The “FILTER 2” indicator icon will light when filter 2 is running.
Press the “Mode” button to reset a displayed reminder. Message rPH rSA rCL rtg Frequency Action Required Every 7 days Test and adjust chemical levels per manufacturer’s instructions. Every 7 days Test and adjust chemical levels per manufacturer’s instructions. Every 30 days Remove, clean, and reinstall filter per manufacturer’s instructions. Every 30 days Test and reset GFCI per manufacturer’s instructions. Drain and refill spa per manufacturer’s instructions.
Operating Your Spa 20 Diagnostic Messages 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.
Meaning Action Required HH 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 The priming mode will last for up to four minutes and will go into priming mode. then the spa will begin to heat and maintain the water temperature in the Standard mode. SF Safety Suction. Spa is shut down. SL Indicates heater is in Sleep Mode. None. SA Sb SNA Snb Spa is shut down.
Operating Your Spa 22 Adjustable Jets Diverter Knobs 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. Diverter knobs are 1” and 2” knobs located around the top of your spa.
Clear Water Plan Water maintenance is not difficult, although it requires regular attention. The most important thing to understand about taking care of your spa water is that preventive action is much easier than correcting water quality issues. The Key to Clear Water Excellent water quality is a simple matter of four things: Regularity Regularity Filtration Filtration Ing et augait alit requires esto dolut dioregular doleniam maintenance.
Clear Water Plan 24 Testing and Adjusting Spa Water 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.
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.
Clear Water Plan 26 Testing For: 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 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.
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.
Clear Water Plan 28 Starting the Spa with Fresh Water We recommend you use Cal Spas chemicals only. Other brands of chemicals may have similar names and/or usage descriptions but due to manufacturing differences, use of other chemicals can increase the likelihood of under- or over-dosing the spa chemicals. Damage to the spa or spa’s components from improper chemicals or chemical usage is not covered under the spa’s warranty.
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.
Clear Water Plan 30 Del Zone Eclipse Ozonator The Del Zone Eclipse ozone generator releases ozone into the spa water. You will still need to test for chlorine and occasionally replenish it to return the chlorine level to the baseline. This plan and its chemical dosages are intended for spas equipped with the optional Del Zone Eclipse ozonator. The chemical references are designed for Cal Spas chemicals only. Start Up 1. Follow the spa start up procedures for chlorine Clear Water Plan. 2.
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 32 Cleaning and Maintenance Removing and Reseating the Pillows You can remove the pillows for cleaning and maintenance quickly and easily. This method works for all types of pillows. Grab the lower edge of the pillow with both hands firmly and pull up. As you do this, the pillow inserts will pop out of the holes. Reseat the pillows by aligning the pillow inserts with the holes and striking the pillow hard enough to insert the pegs back into the holes.
Your spa should be drained every four to six months, and refilled with fresh tap water. The following is the recommended method for draining your spa. 1. Turn off the power at the breaker. 2. Remove all filters. 3. Hook up the female end of a garden hose to the drain fitting (if equipped). 4. Place the other end of the garden hose where you would like the water to drain to. 5. Let spa drain completely, then remove garden hose and refill.
Cleaning and Maintenance 34 Cleaning the Cover, Shell and Pillows Due to the constant punishment your spa cover and pillows receive, you should protect them by applying Vinyl and Leather Cleaner as part of your monthly maintenance plan. Cal Spas™ Vinyl and Leather Cleaner is specifically designed to protect spa covers and pillows from chemical and ultraviolet light damage. It accomplishes this without leaving an oily residue behind that is normally associated with common automotive vinyl protectants.
2. Wipe clean with a soft cloth. Cal Spas™ Fast Sheen 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™ Fast Sheen is a non-oil based wax that is specifically formulated to protect the spa’s finish from the chemicals and minerals associated with normal spa use. 4. Wipe spa thoroughly with a wet sponge, rinsing often in a bucket of clean water.
Appendix Appendix Replacement Parts Lights Jets CXW 5.
IMPORTANT: Always consult your physician before starting any exercise activity or program. The fitness series spas feature rubber exercise bands. When stretched, these bands create a high tension condition. Improper use or failure to connect the exercise bands properly may cause injury. Always inspect all of the exercise equipment prior to beginning any exercise.
Appendix 38 Connecting the Exercise Equipment The drawings below show different ways the exercise kit can be connected depending on the exercises you wish to do. 2009 Inground Spas www.calspas.com LTR20091002, Rev.
Appendix Cal Spas™ Chemicals 2009 Inground Spas LTR20091002, Rev. A www.calspas.
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