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www.imperialspaparts.com Special Notice Your spa is required by National Electric Code (NEC) to have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed in the electric wiring circuit supplying electricity to your spa. GFCI devices are very sensitive components that if installed incorrectly, can nuisance trip & cause component damage that is not covered by the Manufacturers Warranty.
www.imperialspaparts.com Table of Contents 4 Important Safety ................................................................................................... 6 Spa Location .................................................................................................... 7 Spa Equipment System ....................................................................................... 8 Topside Control Operating Instructions ................................................................
www.imperialspaparts.com Important Safety Instructions The following instructions are required by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to be printed as a condition of their listing this product. They contain important safety information that we strongly urge you to read and apply. When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read and Follow All Instructions 1.
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www.imperialspaparts.com Safety Instructions (Continued) 8. Danger: The use of alcohol, drugs or medication before or during spa use may lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning. Persons suffering from obesity, medical history of heart disease, low/high blood pressure, circulatory system problems or diabetes, should consult a physician before using a spa.
www.imperialspaparts.com Spa Location The location of your spa is very important in order to achieve maximum enjoyment. Please consider the following: Outdoor Location 1 .Consider local city codes pertaining to fencing, enclosures, walls, electrical and plumbing. You will need to ensure that your spa is within adequate distance from power lines, both above ground and underground. Your spa will also need to be childproof (covered and of adequate height).
www.imperialspaparts.com Spa Equipment System Single Speed Pump The system consists of a single speed pump (two, if equipped) that provide hydrotherapy jet action, a special small circulation pump with a factory installed ozonator (if equipped), provides continuous filtration and oxidation of the water (see page 19 for sanitizing instructions). Each spa is equipped with an electrical heater and mood lighting.
www.imperialspaparts.com TOPSIDE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Warmer Jet 1 Economy Jets 2 Jet 2 Heat Mode Cooler Light Temperature Controls Buttons When either of the buttons is pressed once, the display will show the temperature that has been set. Each time either of the buttons is pressed again, the set temperature will increase or decrease in increments of 1ºF depending on which button is pressed. After 3 seconds, the display will automatically show the current spa water temperature.
www.imperialspaparts.com TOPSIDE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS(Continued) Light Button The control panel button designated time-out. If the Mode Button activates the spa light when pressed. The light has a forty minute button is pressed again prior to of the 40 minute time-out, the light will be deactivated. Mode The button designated switches the system between Standard and Economy modes. In Standard mode, the spa will be heated automatically to the set temperature and maintain that temperature.
www.imperialspaparts.com Error Messages The control system is a self-diagnostic system. The system will automatically display the error messages in the topside control window, if a problem is detected. HtS High Temp Sensor: The control system checks the heating components and temperature sensor for errors. If a temperature sensor is open or an error is detected, the topside control will display the code HtS current water temp - HtS. The heater will shut down.
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www.imperialspaparts.com Error Messages ( Continued ) “FLO” The control system checks for water flow through the circulation / filtration and heater plumbing. During this process the system checks to see if the circulation pump has input current. If an error is detected, the topside control will display the error code “FLO”- THE CURRENT WATER TEMPERATURE- “FLO” And the heater is deactivated. The filter pump may have lost prime and is overheating and stopped running or the filter pump cord is disconnected.
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www.imperialspaparts.com Control System Features High Temperature Limit Protection The high temperature protection will disable all relays when the spa water temperature is equal to or greater than 120ºF(48ºC). This condition will require manual reset by pushing the buttons simultaneously, or by turning the power off and then back on. The high limit protection cannot be reset until the spa water temperature drops below 117ºF(47ºC).
www.imperialspaparts.com ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19 24 10 21 23 8 12 20 9 15 7 22 5 16 11 6 13 18 14 17 2 3 2 4 4 1 12. OZONE RECEPTACLE** 13. ELECTRIC CONTROL PACK 1. DISCHARGE UNION 2. PUMP WETEND 3. PUMP MOTOR 4. PUMP CORD 5. PRESSURE/FLOW SWITCH RECEPTACLE 6. GROUNDING BAR 7. STAINLESS STEEL HEATER 8. SINGLE SPEED PUMP #1 RECEPTACLE 9. LIGHT RECEPTACLE 10. TOPSIDE CONTROL PORT CONNECTION 11. HEATER RECEPTACLE www.imperialspaparts.
www.imperialspaparts.com 14. OZONATOR** 15. FILTER PUMP RECEPTACLE 16. FILTER PUMP 17. TEMPERATURE SENSOR (T.S.) 18. HI-LIMIT SENSOR (H.T.S.) 19. TOPSIDE CONTROL 20. SINGLE SPEED PUMP #2 RECEPTACLE** 21. TOPSIDE CONTROL INTERCONNECT CABLE 22. LIQUID TIGHT CONNECTOR 1" 23. BLOWER RECEPTACLE** 24. BLOWER ASSEMBLY** (**IF EQUIPPED) 13 www.imperialspaparts.
www.imperialspaparts.com INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Your spa, from the factory is designed for a 240 VAC 50 amp circuit. A qualified electrician should be called in to install the necessary wiring and equipment. Run the proper size wire in conduit from a dedicated circuit breaker (see chart below) to the equipment package. The circuit must contain a separate neutral wire and ground wire.
www.imperialspaparts.com Filter Maintenance Spa Maintenance Guide Filter Maintenance It is important to maintain an unobstructed filtration system. Not only does this provide the maximum performance for the hydrotherapy jets, but it allows for proper sanitation. It is recommended that the filter(s) be cleaned every 2 weeks. Remove and soak filters in a solution of one part bleach to one part water for a period of 24 hours.
www.imperialspaparts.com START UP STEPS Make sure you have read and understood all of the previous instructions in this manual. Make sure the spa has been installed correctly, including electrical wiring connections as specified in the wiring diagram. Prior to filling your spa with water and turning on the power, perform the following steps: 1. Install the filter(s). 2. Ensure that none of the water or air lines have slipped under the footwell area of the spa shell during shipment. Move them if they have.
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www.imperialspaparts.com START UP STEPS (continued) 11. For systems equipped with an air blower, press the “AIR” button on the topside control and verify that air bubbles are flowing through the air jets. Also verify that the “AIR” LED on the topside control is illuminated. 12. Press the “AIR” button a second time and verify that the air flow stops and that the “AIR” LED goes off. 13. Once the water is flowing freely from the hydrotherapy jets, you may adjust your temperature setting.
www.imperialspaparts.com Spa Maintenance Cleaning the Spa Surface To properly clean the acrylic surface, it is recommended to wipe the surface with a soft damp cloth or sponge using a mild household soap or liquid detergent. Stubborn dirt or stains may be removed by using Spic & Span which adequately dissolves in water. DO NOT USE any cleaning products containing abrasives or solvents. This could dull or permanently damage the brilliant surface.
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www.imperialspaparts.com Water Quality Maintenance Maintaining the quality of the water within specific limits will serve to enhance your enjoyment and prolong the life of the spa’s equipment. It is a fairly simple task, but it requires regular attention because the water chemistry involved is a balance of several factors. There is not a simple formula and there is no avoiding it.
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www.imperialspaparts.com Trouble Shooting Guide PROBLEM ITEMS TO CHECK Motor does not start Disconnect switch open Main fuse 30 amp blown Thermal protect open on motor Locked motor shaft (frozen) Motor is bad may need to be replaced Disconnected or Failing pump cord Too low voltage Noisy pump and motor Air lock within pump.
www.imperialspaparts.com GFCI WIRING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTES: FOR INSTALLATION OF A (2) TWO-POLE GFCI-CIRCUIT BREAKER INTO A LOAD CENTER. THESE ASSEMBLIES ARE DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR USE BY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS TO MEET THE SWIMMING POOL & SPA REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLES 68012 & 680-42 OF THE 1996 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC) 680-12.
www.imperialspaparts.com CONDUIT FUSE3/4a 50 J1/1 J1/2 J1/3 J1/4 J1/5 J1/6 PIN1 RED BLK GRN PIN1 BLUE BLUE 23 www.imperialspaparts.