Recreational Spas Installation and Owner’s Manual C
TABLE OF CONTENTS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Your Spa and Dealer Information Important Safety Instructions Installation Procedures Electrical Specifications (Power Requirements) CS6200 Control Box Power Switch Diagram CS6200 Control System VDS System Operation Procedures (Start Up Preparation) Draining Your Spa Operating Top Side Control Programming Filtration Additional Features Ozone Generator Safety Instructions Filter Assembly and Parts Spa Serial Number Location Maintenance and Care You
www.HYDROSPA.com YOUR SPA and DEALER MONTE CARLO SAN MARCO SIESTA VENICE INFORMATION CONERNING YOUR NEW SPA (Please take this time to fill out the information below along with your Dealer) Complete the Warranty Registration Card on the back, and mail it to Hydro Spa with-in 90 Days, or complete your Warranty Registration on-line at http://www.hydrospa.com. Thank you for your purchase of a quality spa manufactured by Hydro Spa, 1-800-BEST-SPA.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When installing your SPA and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, to include the following: • • READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS! The following instructions are required by ETL to be printed as a condition of their listing this product. They contain important safety information we strongly urge you to read and apply.
• • • • • • • • • • • DANGER - RISK Of ACCIDENTAL DROWNING: Extreme Caution must be exercised at all times, to prevent unauthorized access by children. To avoid accidents, ensure that children cannot use spa unless they are supervised at all times. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY: The suction fittings is the 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 that the flow rates are compatible.
because some medications induce drowsiness while others may affect heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation. 2. DANGER – Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hypothermia. The causes, symptoms and effects of hypothermia may be described as follows: Hypothermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98.6 o F.
Indoor Installations Be sure your spa will fit into the space you have chosen. Proper access into the home is needed to move the spa into place. Ventilation may be needed because of the humidity from the spa. In most cases, a Spa Cover is sufficient. Be sure to check the load carrying capabilities of the floor you will be installing your spa, as most homes meet the requirement of 125lbs per square foot. Insure you have proper drainage in the event of a leak.
POWER REQUIREMENTS! Below is an example of hooking up a 50 G.F.C.I. amp breaker box. IMPORTANT BREAKER BOX 6 Guage Wire Must Be Used Load 120 Volts (Red) To Spa From House To Box (Red) Input G.F.C.I.
An illustration showing the proper electrical connections for 240 volt service has been provided for you on a wiring diagram and conversion instruction affixed to the backside of the electrical box faceplate. GFCI wiring instructions you can find on the backside of the electrical box too. Be sure to follow these and all other instructions carefully. Be sure that all connections are tight before switching on the circuit breaker.
CS6200 CONTROL BOX POWER SWITCH DIAGRAM POWER SWITCH (OPTIONAL) If equipped, your system may incorporate a power switch. This switch will turn power either on or off to the internal circuitry and connected components. POWER DETECTION SWITCH (OPTIONAL) The power test switch allows you to verify that voltage is being supplied to your system.
CS6200 CONTROL SYSTEM VDS – Visual Diagnostic System This indicator light activates when the heater is “on”. It is a diagnostic tool for service technicians. If your system is equipped with Hydro-Quip’s exclusive, Visual Diagnostic System, your control will do the troubleshooting for your. VDS consist of control-mounted indicators and (if equipped) lighted component cords.
OPERATION PROCEDURES START UP PREPARATION Before performing the operations in this section, make sure you have read and understand all of the previous instructions set forth in this manual. Make sure the spa has been installed correctly, including electrical wiring connections as specified in the wiring diagram. Filling Your Spa Make sure GFCI breaker that supplies your spa equipment power is shut off. Filling your spa is the first step in maintaining water quality and chemical balance.
DRAINING YOUR SPA Turn Power Off . Remove Drain Valve Safety Cap – Attach a standard garden hose to drain valve. Select A Safe Suitable Drain – Route hose to a sewer drain capable of safely assimilating 300 plus gallons of water, which may contain both unsanitary contaminants and chemical residue. Open drain valve. WARRANTY – Do Not Supply Power To An Empty Spa! - This could damage your electrical equipment and pumps, voiding warranty.
Pump 1 Key (Jets 1): Press this key once to turn Pump 1 onto Low speed, press this key a second time to turn Pump 1 onto High speed, a third press will turn the pump off. A built-in timer will shut the pump off after 20 minutes of operation unless done so manually. The Pump 1 indicator will illuminate while the pump is running. If the filter cycle indicator is illuminated, a filtration cycle has begun and you will not be able to turn the pump off.
Programming Filter Cycle Duration: You may choose to filter your spa 60, 120, 180 or 480 minutes per cycle as required to keep the water clean and sanitary. Press and hold the Light Key. The current duration of the filter cycle will be displayed. Press and hold the Temperature Set Key in increase or decrease the duration of the filter cycle. The duration is now set. To start a filter cycle immediately, press and hold the Light Key.
oxidize organics, and control minerals. Anytime the pump, the air blower, or the light is turned on, the ozone will turn off. OZONE GENERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – OPTIONAL Do not add any device that could, or attempt in anyway to, interrupt the flow of ozone to spa water. Do not allow ozone level to reach or exceed 0.1 PPM. Do not attempt to energize ozone generator with ozonator’s cover off.
SPA SERIAL NUMBER Location of Spa Serial Number Inside your spa cabinet above the electrical spa equipment control box you will locate your 8 digit serial number, which is on the fiberglass body of the shell itself. MAINTENANCE and CARE Bulb Replacement To replace the spa light bulb, open up the access door and look on the body of the shell and locate the light. Remove the bulb by twist on the bulb socket (not wires), as illustrated.
Cleaning The Spa The spa shell should be cleaned with a mild soap solution. Do not use solvents. The spa should always be clean and dry before being moved or stored. Maintaining The Spa Cover The spa cover should be cleaned monthly. To clean the spa cover, use water and a non-abrasive cleaner on the entire cover. Rinse the cover with a garden hose to remove any cleaner residue. Dry the cover entirely. You should also use a nonsilicone based vinyl conditioner on the cover after you clean it.
conditions such as rain, sun and the wind. It will be necessary at least every 4 months to retreat the wood using a water-resistant stain (linseed oil) to protect the wood as needed. You may also order stain though your dealer or manufacturer. CHEMICALS IMPORTANT! The following section on chemicals must be read and understood fully! The warranty on your new spa is dependent on the proper use of these chemicals. The biggest threat to a spa is poor chemical balancing the water.
damage to your spa's finish. Recommended temperatures ranges are 102 o F to 104 o F. water in excess of 104 o F is UNSAFE! The following chemicals are not necessary for safe use in your spa. However, depending on the type of water available to you, the products are highly recommended. In most cases, these products will increase the life of your spa and equipment and will make the spa more pleasant to maintain. SPA SHOCK: This chemical oxidizes or “burns-out” most organic contaminants in the spa water.
increase or reduce the pH gradually to ensure damage does occur to your spa or equipment. Add chlorine/bromine into the water in the method your have chosen. NOTE! If a tablet of chlorine/bromine is used, “shock” the water first with the spa shock. Add the Water Clarifier and Stain & Scale chemicals as recommended on the chemical bottle. CHEMICAL TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Just as with anything else, adjusting and balancing spa chemicals takes practice.
104 Three Flashing Dots with Pump On Pressure or Flow Switch Not Activated: If 3 flashing dots appear below the temperature display while the pump is operating, turn the pump off. If the 3 flashing dots went away this indicates that the pressure or flow switch was not activated although there was water flow. Note: A dirty filter limiting the water flow will also cause this error message to appear.
Restricted Flow - Insure that the water shut-off valves are open and that suction fittings are not blocked by debris. Dirty Filter - Clean or replace filter. Low Water Level - Increase water level to recommended level. NO LOW SPEED PUMP OPERATION Low level Programming Incorrect - Contact your local dealer. Over or High Temperature Protection - Turn power off then back on to reset. Pump Not Plugged-In - Plug in the Pump.
GFCI TRIPS OCCASIONALLY Lightning or Electrical Storm, Power Surge, Extremely Humid Conditions, or Radio Frequency Interference - Reset GFCI. NOTE: GFCI must be properly grounded and bonded. GFCI TRIPS IMMEDIATELY Defective Component - Contact a qualified service technician or the factor for assistance. NO LIGHT OPERATION Light Bulb Defective - Replace bulb or contact your local dealer. Reflector has Fallen Off - Replace deflector or contact your local dealer. Light Not Plugged-In - Plug in the light.