Operating Guide

7
QCA Spa Light
All equipment Modules have a receptacle, located on the
Equipment Module. This receptacle is provided for the
connection of the spa light.
Your QCA
Spa has a
standard
12v light.
The spa
light may
be turned
ON or OFF
by pressing
the LIGHT
button,
located on the spa side control. The light will automatically
turn off after 4 hours.
Spa Light Lens Installation
Colored lenses (Optional) are included with the spa light.
To install or remove lenses simply push ON or pull OFF of
the spa light, as shown below.
Spa Light Bulb Replacement
To replace the spa light bulb; turn ALL power to the
Equipment Module OFF. Locate the rear of the spa light
and remove the bulb socket by rotating socket counter
clockwise 1/8 turn and pulling on the socket (not the wires),
as shown below. Pull the bulb from the socket and replace
by reversing the above steps.
CAUTION: The replacement bulb must be the same
rating as the factory installed bulb.
Spa Care and Maintenance
It is recommended to completely drain the spa at least four
times a year. Otherwise, the water becomes chemically
"saturated" and no longer responds to regular chemical
upkeep. The spa should also be drained before long periods
of disuse, or for equipment repair.
Draining of Water
Because of the small water volumes involved with spas,
sometimes it is much simpler and less expensive to drain
the water than to adjust the water chemistry with chemical
additives. To drain the spa, shut off the main breaker to
your spa equipment pack. A drain fitting (if equipped) is
provided. It will be located inside the spa cabinet on the left
side. Attach garden hose to the adapter, then pull adapter to
release the water flow.
Optional Draining of the Water
• Simply siphon water from spa with garden hose
• A sump pump may be used to pump water from
spa.
• Use a wet/dry vacuum to remove the remaining
amount of water.
Refilling your Spa
1. Be sure the main breaker to your spa equipment pack
is off.
2. Fill spa thru the filter housing with water to proper
level.
3. Turn power back on, spa will automatically start to run
and heat water to set temperature.
Your Water Care Program
Before adding chemicals to your spa, do a full water
analysis with a test kit or ask your QCA Spa dealer to
conduct the water test for you. (The following is an
illustration of the steps taken when Bromine is the water
care program. You may choose to use an alternate water
care program with different chemicals. Please consult your
QCA Spa dealer for proper water care instructions.)
Step 1: Always have the circulation system running before
adding any chemicals. As you fill your spa to the
level recommended by the manufacturer, add
cleaning agent to prevent mineral staining and to
protect equipment against scale and corrosion.
Circulate for one hour.
Step 2: "Balance" the water so that it is neither alkaline
(scale forming) nor acidic (corrosive). Balanced
spa water should be 7.2- 7.8 on the pH scale, with
total 7.3 alkalinity (the measure of the ability of
water to resist a change in pH) in the range of 80-
120 parts per million (PPM).
A. If pH is lower than 7.2, add pH UP
B. If pH is higher than 7.8, add pH DOWN
C. If total alkalinity is below 80, add
ALKALINITY UP.
Step 3: Shock treat the water with non chlorine shock to
destroy any organic contaminants that may have
accumulated in the spa during filling.
Step 4: Prepare your disinfectant dispenser or feeder for
use according to directions. A bromine residual of 2.0
- 4.0 PPM, as determined by your test kit, should be
maintained at all times. Directions for using the
bromine are indicated on the float ring.
We suggest you follow a regular maintenance program to
keep your spa water fresh and crystal clear.