Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents Important Hot Tub Owner Information .....................................................1 Important Safety Instructions.........................................................................2 Locating Your Sundance Hot Tub .................................................................8 General Electrical Safety Instructions........................................................9 Electrical Installation Instructions (240V)..............................................
Water Quality Maintenance ...........................................................................28 pH Control...........................................................................................................29 Sanitizing .............................................................................................................29 Other Additives .................................................................................................29 Optional SunZone™ Water Maintenance System.......
Important Hot Tub Owner Information Your Sundance hot tub is constructed to the highest standards and is capable of providing many years of trouble-free use. However, because heat retentive materials are utilized to insulate the hot tub for efficient operation, an uncovered hot tub surface directly exposed to sunlight and high temperatures for an extended period is subject to permanent damage. Damage caused by exposing the hot tub to this abuse is not covered by warranty.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including: 1) WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times. 2) WARNING: A grounding wire connector is provided on this unit to connect a minimum No. 8AWG (8.
8) WARNING: To Reduce the Risk of Injury: a) The water in a hot tub should never exceed 104˚F (40˚C). Water temperatures between 100˚F (38˚C) and 104˚F (40˚C) are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for young children and when hot tub use exceeds 10 minutes.
c) At least two lugs marked “Bonding Lugs” are provided on the external surface or on the inside of the supply terminal box/compartment. To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect the local common bonding grid in the area of the hot tub to these terminals with an insulated or bare copper conductor not smaller than No. 6 AWG.
AVERTISSEMENT: POUR EVITER L’EVANOUISSEMENT ET LA NOYADE EVENTUELLE, NE PRENDRE NI DROGUE NI ALCOOL AVANT D’UTILISER LA CUVE DE RELAXATION NI QUAND ON S’Y TROUVE. WARNING: Pregnant or possibly pregnant women should consult a physician before using a hot tub. AVERTISSEMENT: LES FEMMES ENCEINTES, QUE LEUR GROSSESSE SOIT CONFIRMEE OU NON, DEVRAIENT CONSULTER UN MEDECIN AVANT D’UTILISER LA CUVE DE RELAXATION . WARNING: Water temperature in excess of 38˚C (104˚F) may be injurious to your health.
CAUTION: Maintain water chemistry in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. ATTENTION: LA TENEUR DE L’EAU EN MATIERES DISSOUTES DOIT ETRE CONFORME AUX DIRECTIVES DU FABRICANT. WARNING: The use of alcohol or drugs can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs. AVERTISSEMENT: LA CONSOMMATION D’ALCOOL OU DE DROGUE AUGMENTE CONSIDERABLEMENT LES RISQUES D’HYPERTHERMIE MORTELLE DANS UNE CUVE DE RELAXATION .
Cautions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Persons suffering from heart disease, diabetes, high or low blood pressure, and any condition requiring medical treatment, pregnant women, the elderly, or infants should consult with a physician before using a hot tub. The Consumer Products Safety Commission has stated that the water temperature in a hot tub should not exceed 104˚F (40˚C). Immersion in water in excess of 104˚F (40˚C) can be hazardous to your health.
Locating Your Sundance Hot tub IMPORTANT: Because of the combined weight of the hot tub, water and users, it is extremely important that the base upon which the hot tub rests be smooth, flat, level and capable of uniformly supporting this weight, without shifting or settling, for the entire time the hot tub is in place. If the hot tub is placed on a surface which does not meet these requirements, damage to the skirt and/or the hot tub shell may result.
General Electrical Safety Instructions Your new Sundance hot tub is equipped with the "state-of-the-art" SentryTM equipment system. It contains the most advanced safety and self-protective equipment in the industry. Nonetheless, this hot tub must be installed properly to insure dependable usage. Please contact your dealer or local building department should you have any questions regarding your installation. Proper grounding is extremely important.
Ill. No. 1 Equipment Area 1 4 6 2 2 7 8 5 9 7 3 1. Ill. No. 1.2 Terminal Block 240V Wire Connection TB 3 BLACK RED GREEN 1. Terminal Block 2.
Electrical Installation Instructions For Connection to 240V Service IMPORTANT NOTICE: The electrical wiring of this hot tub must meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and any applicable state or local codes. The electrical circuit must be installed by a qualified electrician and approved by a local building/electrical inspection authority. 1. This hot tub must be permanently connected (hard-wired) to the power supply.
Table No. 1 POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Sundance hot tubs are designed to provide optimum performance and flexibility of use when connected to the maximum electrical service as listed below. However, they are shipped configured for the most commonly preferred electrical connection -- 50A, 240V* If you prefer, your Sundance dealer can perform a minor circuit board modification to allow the hot tub to accept different electrical service.
Start Up Instructions CAMEO, OPTIMA, ALTAMAR, MARIN and CAPRI FOR BEST RESULTS, READ EACH STEP IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THAT STEP. 1. PREPARE THE HOT TUB FOR FILLING • Clear all debris from the hot tub. (Although the hot tub shell has been polished at the factory, you may want to treat it with a specially formulated hot tub cleaner and wax available from your dealer prior to filling the first time.) • Remove the filter lid (Ill.
5 ADD START-UP CHEMICALS Add the hot tub water chemicals as recommended by your Sundance Dealer. (See the section titled WATER QUALITY MAINTENANCE (page 28) for general guidance.) 6. SET HOT TUB TO HEAT To warm the hot tub water up to a comfortable temperature, follow these steps: • The LCD display on the control panel displays the actual temperature of the hot tub water. Press either the COOLER (Down) or WARMER (Up) sensor pad to display the “set” temperature for 5 seconds.
Operating Instructions Your Sundance hot tub has a touch-sensitive control panel, Massage Selector valves and air control knobs located on the top rim of the hot tub (See Ill. 3, items 1, 2, 4, 7). These controls let you operate many of the special functions of your Sundance hot tub. By familiarizing yourself with the following information, you will be able to gain the full benefit afforded by the various functions of your hot tub.
Ill. No. 2.1 COMMAND CENTER These display temperature setting and increase or decrease temperature setting and other programmable features. Scrolls menu through filter cycle programming features. Accesses filter cycle program mode and advances display to next cycle. Switches between standard and economy modes. (page 22). (LCD Screen not shown) Inverts the main 4-digit display. Controls the hot tub light (bright, dim, dimmer, off). Controls the air blower. Controls 2-speed pump 1 (Lo, Hi, Off).
JETS The sensor pad labeled JETS controls the 2-speed pump 1. Pressing this sensor cycles pump 1 from off, to low speed, to high speed, and back to off. JETS 2 — On models with two jet pumps, JETS 2 controls the high-speed pump 2. Auto Turn Off — Anytime a pump has been manually turned on, it will automatically turn off after approximately 20 minutes. If at this time you desire more jet operation you may simply turn the pump(s) back on. Ill. No. 3 Top View Hot tub 9 2 8 6 7 4 14 13 5 11 12 3 2 1.
SELECTING THE DESIRED MASSAGE ACTION Your Sundance hot tub is equipped to allow you to customize the massage action you desire. Customizing the Massage Most Sundance Models incorporate Massage Selectors which allow you to customize the massage and performance by diverting water between various jet systems. In the Optima, Cameo and Marin, one Massage Selector controls the therapy jets and whirlpool jets. The other Massage Selector controls the therapy seat jets and vertical jets.
CAUTION: Use Only Sundance SunScentsTM Fragrances in your new hot tub. Never remove the SunScentsTM beads from their webbed bag for any reason. Install webbed bead bag directly into SunScentsTM dispensor. Never use this dispenser for any other type of fragrance. Always make certain that the dispenser cap is securely in place before operating the hot tub’s air blower.
Programming Instructions ADJUSTING THE TIME OF DAY The Sentry control system remembers the time of day even in the event of a prolonged power outage. However, it may occasionally be necessary to reset the time of day. For example: if you are not in the Pacific Time Zone you will want to reset the time for your own time zone. (The system will automatically adjust to and from daylight savings time.) To accomplish this, press DISPLAY, MODE and DISPLAY within five seconds each.
(4) Press DISPLAY to make the filter cycle programming characters disappear from the screen and the main display return to showing the water temperature. If no sensor is pressed within 30 seconds, the screen automatically returns to normal display. At any time, you may check the programming of any aspect of any filter cycle by first pressing CYCLE then moving through the menu by pressing either CYCLE or SELECT. The programming is changed only by pressing UP or DOWN during this process.
To unlock the filter cycle programming to make changes, simply press DISPLAY, MODE and DOWN within five seconds each. CHOOSING THE “STANDARD” OR “ECONOMY” MODE Pressing MODE switches your hot tub between the “standard” and “economy” operating modes. The mode currently selected is displayed on the right side of the LCD screen. By selecting the appropriate operating mode, you can ensure that your hot tub will be ready to use when you want it with the lowest possible energy consumption.
To unlock the temperature setting so that it can be adjusted, simply follow the instructions above under “To Unlock the Panel.” Hot tub Maintenance Proper and regular maintenance of your hot tub will help it retain its beauty and performance. Your authorized Sundance Dealer can supply you with all the information, supplies and accessory products you will need to accomplish this. Ill. No. 4 Cartridge Filter Removal CAUTION! NEVER remove filter cartridge while a pump is running.
Periodically, the filter cartridge will need a more thorough cleaning to remove imbedded oils and minerals. For this, we suggest cleaning as above and then soaking the cartridge overnight in a plastic container filled with a solution of water and a specially formulated filter cleanser available from your Sundance dealer. Replace the filter cartridge by sliding it back onto the pipe then securing one of the protruding tabs on the other end under the filter hook.
Once the hose is connected and the end placed where you want the water to drain, open the valve by pulling the “T” handle outward from the pipe. After draining, always remember to close the "T" handle valve and reinstall the threaded plug (to prevent water from seeping past the valve) prior to refilling. After refilling, turn on power to the hot tub and follow the steps listed under "Start Up Instructions".
INTELLI-JET CLEANING PROCEDURE If you experience a sticky rotational jet, perform the following cleaning procedure. In most of these cases debris is present in the jet bearings and must be cleared to achieve proper operation. Note: This procedure is considered normal maintenance for this type of jet. Procedure 1. Remove jet internal from hot tub wall fitting by placing your hand around the outer jet adjustment ring and rotating it counterclockwise (fig. 1).
MAINTAINING THE WOOD CABINET With time and exposure to the elements, the wood on your hot tub will tend to lose its new appearance. Protecting or reviving the wood surfaces is a fairly simple process. Light sanding with fine-grit sandpaper will help smooth any roughness and regular applications of a penetrating wood preservative will enhance and protect the richness of the wood. A specially formulated wood stain available from your Sundance dealer is ideal for this.
4. Turn the power to the hot tub back on briefly and press the AIR button to activate the air blower. This will evacuate the water from the air injector lines. (Note: Stand back to avoid the misty spray.) 5. Turn off power to the hot tub. 6. Remove the equipment-side cabinet panels and locate the drain plugs in the front of the pump(s) (see Ill. No.1, item 7). Remove these plugs to allow the water to drain out of the pumps and heater.
Troubleshooting DISPLAY MESSAGES There are a number of unique functions designed into your Sundance hot tub to protect it from damage and/or to aid in troubleshooting. Following is a listing of all the possible messages along with their meanings: MESSAGE MEANING Overheat Protection (Heater is deactivated, pump’s low speed is activated). Water temperature is above acceptable limits. Do not enter the water! Remove hot tub cover to speed cooling. See “WATER IS TOO HOT” on page 33.
Circuit board temperature has exceeded acceptable limit. This message will disappear when the circuit board temperature drops below acceptable limit. If condition persists, provide shade for the equipment side of the hot tub. FREEZE PROTECTION A potential freeze condition has been detected. No action is required. Pump(s) operate until the hot tub is out of danger. Communication between the control panel and the circuit board is faulty. Contact your dealer or service organization.
Troubleshooting Procedures In the unlikely event your hot tub is not working the way you believe it should, please first review all the installation and operating instructions in this manual and check the message on the panel display; second, if you are still not satisfied it is working properly, please follow the appropriate troubleshooting instructions. PROBLEM NONE OF THE COMPONENTS OPERATE (i.e. pump, blower, light) PROCEDURE Check the control panel lights. 1.
IMPORTANT: If freezing conditions exist and pump is not operational, take measures to protect the system from freeze damage. See “Winterizing” (page 27). POOR JET ACTION (see III. 3 page 17) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Make certain the pump is on high speed. Check position of massage selectors Open air control for the jet system selected. Check for adequate water level. Check for dirty filter. Check for dirty filters on all three pump 2 footwell suction covers. WATER IS TOO HOT. 1. Reduce thermostat setting. 2.
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