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Preparing for Your New Portable Spa Bather Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Planning the Best Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Starting the Spa with Fresh Water . . . . . . . . . 19 Preparing a Good Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Electrical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Important Safety Instructions WARNING: DANGER -- Risk of injury: To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times. The suction fittings in this spa are sized to match the specific water flow created by the pump. Should the need arise to replace the suction fittings, or the pump, be sure the flow rates are compatible.
Read This First! 2 DANGER -- Risk of electric shock: • Replace a damaged power cord immediately. • Do not bury the power cord. • Connect to a grounded, grounding-type receptacle only. WARNING: People with infectious diseases should not use a spa or hot tub. WARNING: To avoid injury, exercise care when entering or exiting the spa or hot tub. WARNING: Do not use drugs or alcohol before or during the use of a spa or hot tub to avoid unconsciousness and possible drowning.
3 Preparing for Your New Portable Spa Planning the Best Location Safety First Do not place your spa within 10 feet (3 m) of overhead power lines. Consider How You Will Use Your Spa How you intend to use your spa will help you determine where you should position it. For example, will you use your spa for recreational or therapeutic purposes? If your spa is mainly used for family recreation, be sure to leave plenty of room around it for activity.
4 Preparing for Your New Portable Spa Electrical Installation 110V / 60 Hz This product is a cord-connected spa with a pump heater, lighting fixture, and spa side control. The operating power is 110V AC. A licensed electrician may be required to upgrade your standard receptacle and/or circuit breaker. Always follow applicable local, state and federal codes and guidelines. The spa is equipped with a 15 amp GFCI cord and plug kit. Plug the spa into a dedicated electrical line with a 15 amp breaker.
5 All 230V spas must be permanently connected (hardwired) 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. Use copper wire with THHN insulation. Do not use aluminum wire. This is the only acceptable electrical wiring procedure. Spas wired in any other way will void your warranty. See the wiring diagram on page 6.
Preparing for Your New Portable Spa 6 RCD Wiring Diagram GREEN/ YELLOW (Ground) GREEN/ YELLOW (Ground) CIRCUIT BOARD GREEN/ YELLOW (Ground) 2011 Genesis Portable Spa www.calspas.com LTR20111058, Rev.
7 Preparing for Your New Portable Spa Circuit Board Connection 2011 Genesis Portable Spa LTR20111058, Rev. B www.calspas.
Preparing for Your New Portable Spa 8 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.
9 Operating Your Spa Operating Your Spa Electronic Control Operation Initial Start up When first powered up, your spa will perform a self-diagnostic check and go into priming mode. When the control panel displays PR, IMMEDIATELY do the following: 1. Press the JETS button to turn on the pump and let it run for 10 seconds. The pump should be running in low speed. 2. Press the JETS buttons again and let the pump run in high speed for 10 seconds. 3. Press the JETS button again to turn off the pump.
Operating Your Spa 10 Automatic Time outs These features will automatically turn themselves off during periods of continuous use: • Low speed pump After 2 hours • High speed pumps After 15 minutes • Spa light After 4 hours 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.
11 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 12 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.
13 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.
15 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 16 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.
17 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 18 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.
19 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.
Clear Water Plan 20 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.
21 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 22 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.
23 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 24 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.
25 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 26 Appendix Replacement Parts Jets Covers ELE 2” Euro No Eyeball G418T PLU282050W Basic Rust 4” - 2.5” ACC01200616 Basic Gray 4” - 2.5” ACC01200617 Basic Slate 4” - 2.5” ACC01200618 Basic Palomino 4” - 2.5” ACC01200619 MED 3” Directional for 2 Jet Body 72” x 72” PLU282053W G318R 78” Round Basic Rust 4” - 2.5” ACC01002550 Basic Gray 4” - 2.5” ACC01002551 Basic Slate 4” - 2.5” ACC01002552 Main Drain, Super Hi Flo Suction 2” Silver Basic Palomino 4” - 2.
27 This limited warranty is effective for Genesis portable spas manufactured after January 1, 2011. Cal Spas portable spas are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty starts from date of manufacture and ends either by specified time-frame listed below, 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 28 Proration of Warranty Units determined by the Company to be non-repairable will be replaced on a prorated basis with the same or a comparable unit. The user will be charged one percent of the current retail cost for each full month of ownership from the date of purchase through the date failure is determined to be non-repairable. This charge will be waived during the first twelve months of ownership.
29 Appendix Cal Spas Chemicals 2011 Genesis Portable Spa LTR20111058, Rev. B 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.
