ARIES SPAS BY ARIES ACRYLIC MFG., INC.
ARIES SPAS BY ARIES ACRYLIC MANUFACTURING, INC. 2500 I-30 EAST ROCKWALL, TEXAS 75087 ARIES SPAS OWNER'S MANUAL Copyright © 1997 Aries Acrylic Mfg., Inc.
Aries Spas • User Manual Spa Safety The consumer Product Safety Commission (December, 1979) recommends the following “Safety Rules for Spas and Hot Tubs”: ii 1. Hot tub water temperature should never exceed 104˚F. A temperature of 100˚F is considered safe for a healthy adult. Special caution is suggested for young children. 2. Drinking of alcoholic beverages before or during spa/hot tub use can cause drowsiness, which could lead to unconsciousness and subsequently result in drowning.
Aries Spas • User Manual About this manual This booklet was designed to be an aid in understanding the operation, functions, and maintenance of your Aries Spa. To receive maximum pleasure from your Aries Spa, it is helpful to understand how the spa operates and to have knowledge of proper maintenance procedures. Different applications and installations require various types of equipment.
Aries Spas • User Manual Contents Spa Safety........................................................................ii About this manual............................................................ iii Placement of Portable Spa................................................ 1 Electrical Hookup......................................................... 1 Location..................................................................... 1 Operation....................................................................
Aries Spas • User Manual Standard Jets......................................................... 12 Whirlie Jets............................................................ 12 RotoJet................................................................. 12 Neck Jets.............................................................. 13 Circulation & Recovery Jets.................................... 13 Air Injectors.............................................................. 14 Maintenance............................
Aries Spas • User Manual Placement of Portable Spa Electrical Hookup Please refer to your equipment manual and contact a qualified electrician. All spa equipment packs require a dedicated breaker (not a GFCI type, as one is built into your equipment pack). The breaker should be 50 or 60 amp (depending on equipment options), single phase, 220 volt service, consisting of four wires; two hot wires, a neutral wire and a ground wire.
Aries Spas • User Manual Filling your Spa Your spa should be filled with water to approximately the bottom slit in the skimmer (to identify, see picture of skimmer in the “Suctions Fittings” section of this manual). The water level should never be below the regular or whirling jets, but should never cover any neck jets or the recovery jet (to identify, see pictures of the above mentioned jets in “Jets” section of this manual). Do not overfill spa.
Aries Spas • User Manual direction until hand-tight. (For more information on the Bleed Valve, see the “Top Loading Pressure Filter” section of this manual.) The Circulating Pump motor should start running immediately. If it does not, recheck your Rocker Switch setting and try again.
Aries Spas • User Manual Equipment Pack Settings Fuses System Light Time Clock Heater Light Rocker Switch Limit Switch GFCI Thermostat Equipment Pack with access door open Power Switch (GFCI) Your Aries Spa Equipment Pack is provided with a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). It is located in the center front of the Equipment Pack. This breaker protects against accidental electrical shock caused by water or excessive moisture on the electrical components.
Aries Spas • User Manual To reset, push the red “reset” button. If the equipment has been wet, and the black button immediately pops out again, wait a sufficient amount of time for all moisture to evaporate, and try to reset again. If it continues to pop out, call your spa dealer or Aries. Equipment Pack Thermostat If you have a Spa-side Thermostat, make sure that the Thermostat on your Equipment Pack is set to “Off”, or the minimum setting possible. Otherwise, malfunctions of both Thermostats could occur.
Aries Spas • User Manual Rocker Switch set to Low Speed Mode The common uses for Low Speed Mode are: continuous filtration, constant operation of the Ozone Generator (optional), maintaining a precise and even temperature, and aiding in freezeprotection during colder weather. Rocker Switch set to Time Clock Mode The Time Clock Mode offers daily filtration at selected intervals. You can set up to 24 separate “On-Off” cycles a day, which can provide additional protection in freeze control management.
Aries Spas • User Manual If you have set your Rocker-Switch to the Time Clock Mode or the Thermostat Mode, then the settings on your Time Clock will determine when your spa will circulate and filter (see Rocker-Switch settings above). The Time Clock is a 24-hour timer, designed to control the heating and/or circulating (see “Rocker-Switch” settings above) of your spa water.
Aries Spas • User Manual than-normal condition. This can happen when your filter is clogged or dirty enough to slow the water flow and water is trapped in the heater for longer-than-normal periods of time. If the Limit Switch pops out, thoroughly clean your filter to restore maximum water flow before attempting to reset it. To reset, push the button inward. If it will not reset, wait until the water inside the heater has had sufficient time to cool, then try again to reset.
Aries Spas • User Manual “Jets” Button This button(s) operates the different types of massage jets in your spa. “Blower” Button This button operates the Air Blower Pump. It forces air through the Air Injectors (fittings in the spa seats that introduce air into the spa under pressure). “Light” Button This button operates the Spa Light, which is usually located in the step area of your spa. L.E.D. Indicator Lights There are several Indicator Lights on your Spa-side Control.
Aries Spas • User Manual the “Jet” Button (above). The Jet Pump circulates water at high speed through the various types of Massage Jets in your spa. Digital Temperature Reading This digital readout displays the spa water temperature in a conveniently located, easy-to-read manner. Thermostat If you have a Spa-side Thermostat, make sure that the Thermostat on your Equipment Pack is set to “Off”, or the minimum setting possible. Otherwise, malfunctions of both Thermostats could occur.
Aries Spas • User Manual To control the amount of air introduced into your jets, turn the Venturi Control to the desired setting, to any position from far counterclockwise (maximum on) to far clockwise (maximum off). For maximum air injection and a firmer massage, turn the knob all the way counterclockwise. For a more gentle massage, turn toward clockwise. Circulation Fittings The interior of your spa has two types of water fittings; suction and return.
Aries Spas • User Manual Below are the description and operation of several of the more popular Massage Jets available at press time. In our continuing effort to update and improve the quality of our product, and because of the rapid advancements in the components available to us, jet availability changes frequently. Because of this, the jets described below may not be identical with those being used at the time of your spa's manufacture.
Aries Spas • User Manual from 2" to 16" in diameter, determined by adjustment. of the slot. The RotoJet's nozzle can be adjusted to three different positions to increase or decrease the diameter of the circular pattern. For the smallest diameter flow, push the center nozzle into the center position of the slot in which it rests. For a larger diameter flow, push toward either side of the slot.
Aries Spas • User Manual steps. One is a regular-sized jet, the other a very small jet. After the water is circulated through your Circulating Pump, it is returned to the spa via these two jets. If your spa is equipped with an Ozone Generator (described later in this manual), the air bubbles coming from these jets contains the cleansing agent produced by the Ozone Generator. If not equipped with an Ozone Generator, the bubbles are merely air.
Aries Spas • User Manual Maintenance Filter As the Circulating Pump circulates the spa’s water, it passes through a filter, removing dirt, debris, and body oils from your spa. The Top Loading Pressure filter is most commonly used due to its ease of cleaning and maintenance. It is available in the majority of Aries Spa models. Cleaning Your Filter Cleaning the Filter is an important maintenance procedure. We recommend that you clean your Filter at least once a week.
Aries Spas • User Manual Once power to the spa has been terminated you may proceed to clean your Filter. As the Top Loading filter is a pressure filter, make sure that power to spa is turned off before attempting to open this type of filter. To locate the Filter Cartridge, remove the round acrylic cover located on the top “lip” of your spa. Underneath, you will see a dome-shaped plastic lid held in place with a “mason-jar” type retaining ring.
Aries Spas • User Manual it dry and shake or brush lightly. This process helps to remove body oils and fine embedded particles, resulting in the cleanest possible Cartridge with the least amount of effort. If you use this method, make sure to hose off the cartridge thoroughly (after soaking and brushing) to remove bleach or acid residue. Before repositioning the Cartridge, examine it for any tears or other damage. If damage is detected, you will need to replace it.
Aries Spas • User Manual subject. It is necessary to treat your spa’s water for two important reasons: 1) To keep the spa water free from harmful bacteria and algae. 2) To keep the water’s percentage of acidity and alkalinity (pH) in balance, so that your spa’s equipment will not be corroded by acid or clogged by alkaline buildup.
Aries Spas • User Manual Because this method of sanitizing uses no chemicals, chemical residue in the spa water is eliminated. Also, because you are not adding a product with its own pH factor (see below), the pH of your spa water stays balanced longer. When using an Ozone Generator for sanitizing, it is extremely important to operate the Circulating Pump for sufficient periods of time each day. We recommend operating the Circulating Pump continuously.
Aries Spas • User Manual to 30,000 gals.). Proper dilution of these chemicals to an acceptable strength is difficult at best. Whenever possible, use one of the chemicals specifically formulated for spas. The Aries Factory carries a complete line of spa chemicals. Caring for your Spa’s Surface To clean the acrylic surface of your spa, use a nonabrasive cleaner, such as Lysol Tub & Tile Cleaner®, Ivory Bathroom Cleaner®, etc. Make sure to rinse thoroughly before refilling.
Aries Spas • User Manual Note: The above method of starting a siphon only works when the faucet is below the water level of the spa. Another way of emptying your spa is to use the faucet or spigot attached to the equipment pack. Open the valve (turn the spigot). It is best if you attach a garden hose to the faucet, keeping the water off of the Equipment Pack. The water will start to drain out as long as the free end of the hose is below the water level of the spa.
Aries Spas • User Manual Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Causes/Solutions Spa Equipment does not operate. Nothing works. GFCI has possibly tripped. Reset GFCI on spa pack by pushing “reset”. If GFCI resets for a moment, then trips again, see “Blower does not work” below. Household circuit breaker has tripped. Switch breaker to "Off" position, then reset to "On". Equipment is not wired correctly. Refer to wiring directions in your equipment manual.
Aries Spas • User Manual prime. If you still can't start circulation, then call Aries Service Department for additional tips. After prime has been restored, reset Thermostat to desired temperature setting. The Filter Cartridge is very dirty. A clogged Filter Cartridge may not allow water to pass through to the spa. To verify whether this is your problem, remove the Filter Cartridge, and reseal your filter without the Cartridge inside.
Aries Spas • User Manual (or overnight) for the water to cool sufficiently to allow resetting. (Clogged, dirty Filter Cartridge can cause “Limit Reset” Button to trip.) Spa water is too warm and won't cool off You've heated the water too warm, and the outside temperature is hot, not letting the water cool . Turn down the Thermostat, and add cool water to your spa. If the outside temperature is very hot, you might try adding some ice, also. This will help speed the process of cooling the water.
Aries Spas • User Manual slow speed “Pump/Blower” Fuse (on front of Equipment Pack) has blown out. Replace the fuse (available at hardware and auto parts stores) and try to restart Jet Pump and Air Blower Pump. Nothing works except Air Blower Pump and Light The system has been incorrectly wired and is only receiving 110 power, intead of 220. Call your electrician, or call Aries Service Department for proper wiring instructions.
Aries Spas • User Manual GFCI. If GFCI immediately trips, the blower may still have moisture in it. It may take up to a few days for the blower to dry sufficiently to be able to reset the GFCI. If, after a few days, the problem persists, contact your spa dealer or Aries Service Department.. Can hear Air Blower motor, but there are no bubbles in the spa The pipe may have become disconnected from the blower. Locate the Air Blower, and check to see if the pipe has become disconnected.
Aries Spas • User Manual water, allowing it to become disinfected. Water is not being filtered sufficiently. Run Circulating Pump for longer periods each day. Each time the Circulating Pump operates, make sure that it runs for at least 6 hours, so that the chemicals will be properly mixed in the water. We recommend running the Circulating Pump continuously for maximum filtration. Filter Cartridge is clogged with body oils and other debris, or filter is damaged..
Aries Spas • User Manual Index E Electrical Hookup 1, 22 F A Acrylic Surface 20 Air Blower 9, 14 Malfunctions 24, 25, 26 Air Control.
Aries Spas • User Manual Jets Light 10 K Knife Valve 3, 22, 23, 24 L L.E.D.
