Owner’s Guide
congratulations on the purchase of your beachcomber hot tub! Your hot tub is an investment in your health and happiness. Your Beachcomber Hot Tub will bring you relaxation, great family moments, romance, therapy and so much more. This Owner’s Guide is intended to give you instructions on the basic operation of your hot tub. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for easy reference; you can also find this Owner’s Guide online, at: www.beachcomberhottubs.com Table of Contents Your Beachcomber Hot Tub.......................
Important details of your new Beachcomber Hot Tub Record information about your hot tub in the space below, so that you can have it on hand if you need to contact your local dealership: Model Number:____________________________ Date of Purchase:___________________________ Hot Tub Serial Number:____________________ Dealership Name:___________________________ Guarantee Number:________________________ Dealership Phone:___________________________ The Basic Components of Your Beachcomber Hot Tub Please use the
Important Safety Instructions WARNING Important! Read and Follow All Instructions AND KEEP FOR EASY REFERENCE. A green colored terminal, or wire connector marked Ground is provided within the control box. To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect this terminal or connector to the grounding terminal of the electric service or supply panel with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying this equipment. In addition bonding lugs are provided and marked Bonding Lugs.
CAUTION: THE EQUIPMENT AND CONTROLS SHALL BE LOCATED NOT LESS THAN 3.5 ft or 1m HORIZONTALLY FROM THE HOT TUB. Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level of several degrees above normal body temperature of 98.6ºF (37ºC).The symptoms of hyperthermia include drowsiness, lethargy and an increase of internal temperature of the body.
Starting up a Beachcomber Hot Tub Once the Protec equipment is hooked up using the separate instructions provided with the Protec Equipment box, and the electrical connection is made by a qualified electrician, do the following: 1. Check all union fittings on the Protec or Portable equipment to ensure that they are tight. Hand-tightened is sufficient. If leaking is noted at these fittings you may need to tighten further or the gasket may be missing or not seated properly. Unscrew the union and check. 2.
4. Open the air bleed thumb screws to release any air trapped in the external plumbing. (See Figure 4) There is one on the 300 and 500 series hot tubs, two on a 500 series with HushPump™ and a standard 700 series and three on a 700 series with HushPump™. See the equipment configuration diagrams on the next page to locate the air bleed thumb screws. Once all air is bled from the system, open any knife valves that are facing down. 5.
Equipment Configuration Diagrams Please use these diagrams for component location on all Beachcomber models. Original Portable Hot Tub, 2 Speed Pump Version Original Portable Hot Tub, Hush Pump & Turbo Version Please Note: Your hot tub may or may not be equipped with features shown in this Owner’s Guide.
Protec Hot Tub, Hush Pump & Turbo Version Protec Hot Tub, 2 Speed Pump Version Please Note: Your hot tub may or may not be equipped with features shown in this Owner’s Guide. Beachcomber makes continual changes, upgrades and improvements; if you need more specific information on your hot tub, please call your local Beachcomber Dealership, or use the contact information in this guide.
Time Warm Mode/Prog Cool Light Turbo F1 F2 PL TL 1 Massage 2 ET-7 CONTROL PANEL INSTRUCTIONS START UP When your hot tub is first activated, it will go into priming mode (after displaying some configuration information). The priming mode will last up to 4 minutes; then circulation will start, then heat icon will come on for 6 seconds, and then flicker for 90 seconds. Then heater will come on to heat water to set temperature.
Time of Day and Filter Cycles Setting On all systems, the 2 speed filter pump or HushPump™ and ozone generator will run during filtration. There are two filter cycles per day. The start/end times of each cycle are programmable. Programming filter times on HushPump™ equipped hot tubs are used to tell the system how many hours a day to turn the heater on when in Economy mode. To Program: 1. Press then . 2.
Heat Massage Temp Turbo Light ET-5 CONTROL PANEL INSTRUCTIONS Startup When your hot tub is first activated, it will go into priming mode (after displaying some configuration information). The priming mode will last up to 4 minutes; then circulation will start, then heat light will come on for 6 seconds, and then flicker for 90 seconds. Then heater will come on to heat water to set temperature. It is recommended that priming mode be allowed to finish, preventing any pumps from operating dry.
Standby Mode Pressing followed by or will turn off all hot tub functions temporarily. Sby will appear on your display. This is helpful when changing a Microfilter cartridge. Pressing any button exits Standby mode. Note: If the hot tub is in a heat cycle when standby is selected the 2 speed filter pump or HushPump™ will run for approximately 15 seconds. To suppress reminders, refer to the edit menu on page 16 of this Owner’s Guide.
Massage Temp Light ET-3 CONTROL PANEL INSTRUCTIONS Startup When your hot tub is first activated, it will go into priming mode (after displaying some configuration information). The priming mode will last up to 4 minutes; then circulation will start, then heat light will come on for 6 seconds, and then flicker for 90 seconds. Then heater will come on to heat water to set temperature. It is recommended that priming mode be allowed to finish, preventing any pumps from operating dry.
Standby Mode Pressing followed by or will turn off all hot tub functions temporarily. Sby will appear on your display. This is helpful when changing a filter element. Pressing any button exits Standby mode. Note: If the hot tub is in a heat cycle when standby is selected the 2 speed filter pump or HushPump™ will run for approximately 15 seconds. To suppress reminders, refer to the edit menu on page 16 of this Owner’s Guide.
Edit Menu There are three selections available in the Edit Menu. Suppress Reminders: Your system will periodically remind you to perform certain maintenance tasks on your hot tub. If you do not want these reminders to display, you can suppress them. See the Control Panel section for a complete list of the reminders and what they mean. Temperature display: You have the option of changing the default temperature display from Fahrenheit to Centigrade.
Beachcomber’s recommended parameters for balanced hot tub water pH Level: 7.2 - 7.8 Sanitizer level (chlorine or bromine): 3 - 5 ppm Calcium Hardness: 150 - 200 ppm Total Alkalinity: 100 - 120 ppm Total Dissolved Solids: no more than 1500 ppm Your dealer may recommend slightly different levels depending on your local source water. Please see your dealer for more information by taking a water sample in to be analyzed.
POINTS 1 THROUGH 4 APPLY TO EVERLITE 4. THE EVERLITE 6 INCLUDES ALL SIX POINTS. *Note: If the light is left off for more than ten seconds, it will revert back to ‘Beachcomber Mode A’ when switched back on. Hot Tub Care and Maintenance Cleaning of the Acrylic Surface The acrylic surface is very easy to maintain and care for. Use Tub Clean to remove water level scum lines with warm water and a damp cloth; wipe down, avoiding contact with the water as Tub Clean can cause foaming. 3.
Never use an abrasive cleaner for cleaning the Enviroskirt™ cabinet as this will damage the finish. WARNING Plastic Components The jets should be removed periodically and rinsed out to remove debris from the spinning assemblies. If calcium build-up is present, soak the parts in Filter Cure to loosen the calcium and then scrub with a brush and rinse off. If a lot of hair and debris is present on suction covers located in the foot well, this can reduce water flow to the pumps.
the diverter valve handle must be left in the center position. This ensures that water in both zones is always in circulation during periods of non use. figure 11 AquaCoustic Surround Sound System™ (ACSS) If your hot tub is equipped with the ACSS feature simply lift up the front cover, insert your CD or select a radio station, then select a volume level between 28-34. If you purchased the optional remote see the remote control reference card for operation instructions.
HushPump™ The HushPump™ is a very quiet, low amperage, high flow circulation and filtration pump that looks after the filter and heating functions of your hot tub. It comes set from the factory to operate 24 hours a day. Draining Your Beachcomber Hot Tub Change three to four times a year or more if bather load is high. To calculate the change frequency, use the following formula. # Days = 1/3 (Volume in US Gallons) Max # of daily bathers Before draining, check the sanitizer level. It should not be above 1.
for disinfectant will be low during this time. 4. Lock the Heatshield and attach a Hurricane Strap in high wind areas. Upon returning do the following: 1. Check pH and sanitizer level and adjust if necessary. 2. Return temperature setting to your desired level. Winter Operation Information All Beachcomber Hot Tubs have built in freeze protection for their equipment.
Removing these allows the last bit of water in the bottom half of the pump to drain out. 7. Rinse your Microfilter at least once a week if the hot tub is used daily. 4. Remove the Microfilter cartridge and store in a dry place. 8. Always check the water temperature before entry. 5. Lock Heatshield and attach Hurricane strapping if in high wind areas. 6. Provide Extra Support for the Heatshield in heavy snow by placing a 4x8 sheet of 3/4” plywood on top of the Heatshield. Don’ts 1.
Diagnostic Display Messages & Trouble Shooting Guide, cont’d. SnA Hot tub is shut down. The sensor that is plugged into the sensor “A” jack is not working. If the problem persists, contact your dealership. (May appear temporarily in an overheat situation and disappear when heater cools.) Snb Hot tub is shut down. The sensor that is plugged into the sensor “B” jack is not working. If the problem persists, contact your dealer for service. SnS Sensors are out of balance.
Hot Tub Operation Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM SYMPTOM MOST LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTION G.F.C.I. breaker will not stay on or trips intermittently. If hot tub is new; the load neutral wire has been inserted on the neutral buss in the panel. Load neutral wire should be inserted into the G.F.C.I. load neutral connection. Call your Electrician to change location of the load neutral wire. Heater element is defective and leaking current to ground. Call your dealer for service to replace the heater element. G.
THE BEACHCOMBER GUARANTEE Since 1978, Beachcomber Hot Tubs has been building the finest quality hot tubs worldwide. We have taken a leadership position with our Beachcomber Guarantee that every hot tub we build is guaranteed to be free of defects. Beachcomber Hot Tubs is a family owned and operated business with hundreds of thousands of happy customers. All of our customers enjoy a worry-free, Beachcomber Certified Guarantee of Ownership, with no fine print.
SIMPLICITY GIVES YOU PIECE OF MIND We started Beachcomber in the late 70’s, in a small farming community just a few miles from the USA border. It was a late, rainy evening that a small team worked hard to create the first Beachcomber Hot Tub, from that day forward we had a desire to create the finest quality products, with good, simple design in form, fit and function.
THE BEACHCOMBER PREMIUM GUARANTEE Available in North America only. Available at time of sale; see your Beachcomber dealership for details. Since 1978, Beachcomber Hot Tubs has been building the finest quality hot tubs worldwide. We have taken a leadership position with our Beachcomber Guarantee that every hot tub we build is guaranteed to be free of defects. Beachcomber Hot Tubs is a family owned and operated business with hundreds of thousands of happy customers.
SIMPLICITY GIVES YOU PIECE OF MIND We started Beachcomber in the late 70’s, in a small farming community just a few miles from the USA border. It was a late, rainy evening that a small team worked hard to create the first Beachcomber Hot Tub, from that day forward we had a desire to create the finest quality products, with good, simple design in form, fit and function.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE AQUACOUSTIC SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM Do not service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other risk of injury. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Turn power CAUTION – Risk of Electric Shock. Do not leave compartment door open. CAUTION – Risk of Electric Shock. Replace components only with identical components and do not operate the audio controls while inside the hot tub. Prevent Electrocution.
Hot Tub Care Details Chart Model Water Capacity Dry Weight Filled Weight 750 398 US gallons / 1507 litres 800 lbs / 363 kg 4123 lbs / 1870 kg 740 398 US gallons / 1507 litres 800 lbs / 363 kg 4123 lbs / 1870 kg 738 398 US gallons / 1507 litres 750 lbs / 341 kg 4073 lbs / 1848 kg 720X 350 US gallons / 1325 litres 675 lbs / 307 kg 3596 lbs / 1632 kg 720 350 US gallons / 1325 litres 675 lbs / 307 kg 3596 lbs / 1632 kg 580 400 US gallons / 1515 litres 725 lbs / 329 kg 4065 lbs / 1844
From my family to yours, thank you for your trust and confidence in Beachcomber Hot Tubs. Keith Scott, Founder of Beachcomber Hot Tubs My Commitment to Your Family A Beachcomber Hot Tub is an investment in you and your family. Since 1978, our extended family of dealerships around the world have been helping people just like you to make a solid, informed decision about buying a hot tub. We have always believed in giving the information and education needed to make that important decision.
