LTR20081000, Rev.
Read This First! Water Quality Maintenance Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Cal Spas Clear Water Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Basic Spa Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Alternative Sanitation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Preparing for Your New Portable Spa Planning the Best Location . . .
Read This First! Read This First! Important Safety Instructions When installing and using this electrical equipment, always follow basic safety precautions. Following these instructions will help make your first spa session a pleasurable one. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: A licensed electrician may be required to upgrade your standard receptacle and/or circuit breaker. DANGER -- RISK OF ACCIDENTAL DROWNING: Do not allow children to be in or around a spa unless a responsible adult supervises them.
Read This First! jets, which will relax even the tightest muscles. In addition to the water pressure, you can add air into the spa water with air venturi handles located seat-side that increase the intensity of your massage. The filtering of this spa is very important. It will minimize cleaning time and the amount of chemicals needed to keep your spa water balanced. The two daily preprogrammed filter cycles of two hours in duration can be increased to six hour cycles if the need arises.
Preparing for Your New Portable Spa Preparing for Your New Portable Spa Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction and electrical circuits. In addition, some communities have codes requiring residential barriers such as fencing and/or self-closing gates on property to prevent unsupervised access to the property by children. Your dealer can provide information on which permits may be required and how to obtain them prior to the delivery of your spa.
Preparing for Your New Portable Spa 120 Volt Electrical Installation 240 Volt Electrical Installation Always follow applicable local, state and federal codes and guidelines. All 240V spas must be permanently connected (hardwired) to the power supply. These instructions describe the only acceptable electrical wiring procedure. Spas wired in any other way will void your warranty and may result in serious injury. Use only a dedicated electrical line with a 20 amp breaker.
Preparing for Your New Portable Spa Spa Model All 240V spas (except 6300 control boxes requiring high amperage - see below) GFCI Required Wires Required One 50 amp GFCI Four #8 AWG copper wires Spas with the 6300 control box (when high amperage One 60 amp GFCI is selected on circuit board) Four #8 AWG copper wires SEE CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. Ultimate Fitness spas with one 5.5 kW heater One 50 amp GFCI Four #8 AWG copper wires Ultimate Fitness spas with two 5.
Preparing for Your New Portable Spa GFCI Wiring Diagram Page 2008 Portable Spa Owner’s Manual LTR20081000, Rev.
Preparing for Your New Portable Spa Gas Heater Hook up Ultimate Fitness Series spa owners may buy and install a separate gas heater and pump for use with their spa. This option may be purchased separately from your local distributor. Spa owners are responsible for ensuring installation of their gas heater conforms to local, state, and federal regulations. The electrical and gas installation must be performed by contractors and approved by a local building / electrical inspector.
Preparing for Your New Portable Spa Page 2008 Portable Spa Owner’s Manual LTR20081000, Rev.
Preparing for Your New Portable Spa Filling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa Never fill your spa with soft water. Soft water makes it impossible to maintain the proper water chemistry and may cause the water to foam, which will ultimately harm the finish of the spa and void your warranty. 7. Once the water is at the correct level and air is bled, turn on the power at the GFCI breaker. (Ensure that the 120V spas are connected to the proper electrical outlet.) 1.
Operating Your Spa Operating Your Spa 5100, 6200 and 6300 Electronic Control Operation Initial Start up When first powered up, it will automatically revert to Priming mode. A Pr on the topside display will indicate this. Priming mode will be active for less than five minutes at which time the heater will be activated and the water temperature will be maintained in Standard mode. The spa will heat to 100°F (37.5°C) at start up until the set temperature is changed as described below.
Operating Your Spa Light • Low speed pump After 4 hours Press the Light button to turn on the light. Press it once again to turn the light off. All optional lighting such as the control panel light and cabinet perimeter lighting is controlled by the Light button and will turn on and off with the spa light.
Operating Your Spa HL A difference in readings between temperature sensors has been detected indicating a possible water flow problem. Make sure spa is filled to proper level and that pumps are primed (water is flowing). Also check to make sure filter cartridges are clean. If message does not reset, call your dealer or service organization. LF This will display on the 5th occurrence of the HL message in 24 hours indicating a persistent flow problem.
Operating Your Spa 9800 Electronic Control Operation When first powered up, the 9800 electronic system will perform a self-diagnostic check and then it will automatically heat to and maintain a temperature of 100°F (37.5°C) until you change the set temperature as listed in the “Temperature Adjustment” section below. These instructions will describe features and options that your particular spa may not be equipped with.
Operating Your Spa Jets 2 Preset Filter Cycles Press the “JETS 2” button once to turn pump 2 on or off and to shift between low and high speeds if it is a twospeed pump. If left running, the pump will turn off after 15 minutes. There are two filter cycles per day. The start and end times of each cycle are programmable. To program, set the time as instructed above, then press “MODE/PROG” to advance to the next setting (or to exit after the last setting).
Operating Your Spa Periodic Reminder Messages Press the “Mode” button to reset a displayed reminder. Message Frequency Action Required rPH Every 7 days Test and adjust chemical levels per manufacturer’s instructions. rSA Every 7 days Test and adjust chemical levels per manufacturer’s instructions. rCL Every 30 days Remove, clean, and reinstall filter per manufacturer’s instructions. rtg Every 30 days Test and reset GFCI per manufacturer’s instructions.
Operating Your Spa Message Meaning LF Persistent low flow problems. Follow action required for HFL message. Heating capacity of (Displays on the fifth occurrence of the spa will not reset automatically; you may press any button the HFL message within 24 hours.) to reset. Heater is shut down, but other spa functions continue to run normally. dr Inadequate heater. dry Inadequate water detected Follow action required for dr message. Spa will not in heater.
Operating Your Spa Auxiliary Control Operation The auxiliary control option is available with the 9800 controls only. It is a small panel with four buttons that control certain spa functions, such as primary or additional jets, TV, or lights. It conveniently puts the control of several spa functions at your fingertips without having to get up. For operation, see the previous section, “9800 Electric Control Operation”.
Operating Your Spa Adjustable Jets Diverter Knobs Almost all of the jets in your spa are adjustable. Rotating the face of an adjustable jet to the left (counterclockwise) will decrease the amount of water flow through the jet. Rotating the face of an adjustable jet to the right (clockwise) will increase the amount of water flow through the jet. (See example shown below.) Diverter knobs are 1” and 2” knobs located around the top of your spa.
Operating Your Spa Adjustable Therapy System™ Pump On/Off This button allows the user to turn on and off the ATS™ seat pump. Press this button once to turn the pump on. Once on, the green LED light on the control panel will illuminate, indicating that the system is operational. To turn off the pump, press the “PUMP ON/OFF” button a second time. Note: The pump must be on prior to operating any other features of this system. Pulse Mode This button allows the user to turn the ATS™ massage control on and off.
Water Quality Maintenance Water Quality Maintenance Cal Spas Clear Water Plan Great spa water is easily achieved when the right chemicals and / or systems are used and the Cal Spas Clear Water Plan is implemented. The key to clean, clear, and safe water is to fully understand how spa water reacts to users, system operation and chemical use. The Clear Water Plan will help give you that understanding.
Water Quality Maintenance Bather Load “Bather Load” is the term used to describe the number of people using a spa, combined with the length of usage, and the frequency of usage. All these factors have a great effect on the spa water. The higher the bather load, the more chemicals need to be added and a longer filtration time will be needed. All versions of the Cal Spas Clear Water Plan are designed for spas with average bather load.
Water Quality Maintenance Chemical Descriptions The following descriptions and recommendations are intended for use with Cal Spas chemicals only. Many of these chemicals will be used with alternative sanitation systems as well. For use with any Clear Water Plan Oxidizer Shock Destroys ammonia, organic contaminants, and odor causing wastes in spa water. Ph / Alkalinity Up Raises pH and alkalinity levels in spa water. Iron Out Helps prevent metals in water from staining spa. Use during start up.
Water Quality Maintenance For use with the chlorine Clear Water Plan Chlorinating Granules Quick acting sanitizer / disinfectant for spa water. Test Strips – Chlorine Provides accurate spa water testing for bromine, pH, and total Alkalinity. For use with the bromine Clear Water Plan Test Strips -- Bromine Provides accurate spa water testing for bromine, pH, and total alkalinity. Go Brom Establishes a bromide reserve in spa water. Use during start up.
Water Quality Maintenance Traditional Chemical Start Up Bromine Clear Water Plan Prior to filling a spa for the first time, or after a routine draining, you will want to follow this start-up plan to extend water life and performance. If you are following either the Bromine or Chlorine Clear Water Plans, you will notice that both start-up processes are the same with the exception of Step 7. As with all chemical dosages listed in these Clear Water Plans, start-up dosages are intended for 500-gallon spas.
Water Quality Maintenance Chlorine Clear Water Plan 5. Place your extra clean filter cartridge back into the spa. This plan and its chemical dosages are intended for Cal Spas chemicals only. Most chemical manufacturers use different chemical formulas and strengths. Only Cal Spas chemicals are specially formulated to provide chemical balance at lower dosages. Always read and follow printed instructions on chemical bottles and packages. 6. Vacuum debris from the bottom of your spa with the spa vacuum.
Water Quality Maintenance 5. Place your extra clean filter cartridge back into the spa. 6. Vacuum debris from the bottom of your spa with the spa vacuum. Day Two (Friday) 1. Test spa water using chlorine test strips. • Adjust total alkalinity, then the pH if needed. • Add 1 tablespoon of chlorine granules (if needed). 3. Add 2 oz of Cal Spas “Oxidizer Shock” to spa. Run spa for 15 minutes with cover off. 4. Replace cover. 2.
Water Quality Maintenance 12. Use sodium bromide test strips (not bromine) and adjust sodium bromide level to 7.4 to 8.2 (equates to 1700 to 2500 ppm TDS level). 13. Add 2 oz of Cal Spas “Oxidizer Shock” to help burn out impurities in fill water. 14. Turn the dial on the bromine generator clockwise until the LED display reads 10. 15. This will initiate the build up of a bromine bank. 16. Set the filtration cycle to “continuous” (F-C) for the first 24 hours. 3.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Removing and Reseating the Pillows You can remove the pillows for cleaning and maintenance quickly and easily. This method works for all types of pillows. Grab the lower edge of the pillow with both hands firmly and pull up. As you do this, the pillow inserts will pop out of the holes. Reseat the pillows by aligning the pillow inserts with the holes and striking the pillow hard enough to insert the pegs back into the holes.
Cleaning and Maintenance Draining Your Portable Spa Your spa should be drained every four to six months, and refilled with fresh tap water. The following is the recommended method for draining your spa. 1. Turn off the power at the breaker. 2. Remove all filters. If your drain valve is mounted on the side of the spa cabinet as shown at right, proceed to step 5. If your drain valve is located inside the spa cabinet: 3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws to the access panel and open it. 4.
Cleaning and Maintenance 2. Remove the filter baskets and filters. All-Purpose Cleaner (Spa Finish cleaning) 3. Drain your spa completely as described in the instructions above. Cal Spas™ All-Purpose Cleaner is an essential part of maintaining your spa’s finish. Through normal use, the spa’s finish can accumulate dirt, oil, and calcium causing a rough feel and unsightly scum lines.
Cleaning and Maintenance based wax that is specifically formulated to protect the spa’s finish from the chemicals and minerals associated with normal spa use. The most effective solution to minimize cleaning time is prevention. When the following steps are followed, the spa’s finish will actually start to resist most of the elements that cause calcium build-up and make scum line clean-up easier. the flow of water goes through the filter, dirt and debris is removed and accumulated in the filter cartridge.
Entertainment System Using the Entertainment System Some spas may be equipped with audio/visual entertainment options. Several options are available and include marine grade CD players, DVD players, and an iPod® docking station. Two different TV monitors are also available. Each spa equipped with an audio/visual system is delivered with the manufacturer’s operating instructions. We strongly recommend that you read these instructions prior to operating the unit. 2.
Entertainment System 4. Use the remote control to navigate the DVD menu using the fast forward and fast reverse buttons located at the lower part of the universal remote. 5. To remove the disc, press the OPEN button on the DVD player. The faceplate will gently open. Press the small EJECT button located to the left of the disk drive slot. Using the iPod Docking Station To play an iPod from the docking station to the spa’s stereo system: 1. Place the iPod in the docking station. 2.
Entertainment System Programming the Universal Remote Control The Cal Spas universal remote has been preprogrammed to function with the entertainment system the spa has been configured with. However, in case you need to reprogram the remote, use the device list below for the programming code. 1. Turn on the device (TV, CD player, DVD player) with the manufacturer’s remote control. 2. Press the button on the remote for the device you want to program (TV, CD, DVD, etc.) 3.
Appendix Appendix Replacement Parts Jet Type CXLW CXW E / EW / EP / EPW Description Standard Gray Face Stainless Steel Face PLU21703421 PLU21703622 PLU21703425 PLU21703624 PLU21703420 PLU21703621 PLU21703430 PLU21703630 PLU21703431 PLU21703627 PLU21703432 PLU21703631 6.5” POWER STORM JET DIRECTIONAL 5.5”. POWER STORM JET, DIRECTIONAL INTERNAL CLUSTER STORM, PULSATOR, EURO MFLW / 4.25”, STORM JET, MAXI FLOW W/ DRK MFW EYEBALL MFRW MFW 3.25”, STORM JET, MAXI FLOW W/DRK EYEBALL 3.
Appendix MJLW 6.5”, POWER STORM JET, DIRECTIONAL MJW 5.5”, POWER STORM JET, DIRECTIONAL MNW 2.5”, NECK JET, QUAD BLASTER MSRW / MFS 3”, STORM JET, MICRO SWIRL W/DRK EYEBALL SFW 5.
Appendix SXW 5.5”, POWER STORM JET, SWIRLEY TW 4.75”, POWER SWIM JET TORNADO W WHIRLPOOL PLU21703424 PLU21703623 PLU21703428 PLU21703629 PLU21703122 OZONE INJECTOR JET PLU21700818 DIRECTIONAL JET EURO PLU21703643 AIR INJECTOR CAP FIX12500050 2008 Portable Spa Owner’s Manual LTR20081000, Rev.
Appendix Valves PLU21300052 DIVERTER VALVE 1” (2 WAY) SILVER, TEARDROP HANDLE (2 TONE) PLU21300062 DIVERTER VALVE 2” (2 WAY) SILVER, TEARDROP HANDLE (2 TONE) PLU21700378 VENT, 1” AIR CONTROL SILVER, TEARDROP (2 TONE) PLU21700637 AROMATHERAPY CHAMBER AND CAP Pillows ACC01400884 QUAD BLASTER PILLOW ACC01400874 NECK JET/ BLASTER PILLOW ACC01400864 STD PILLOW, #965 RECTANGULAR ACC01400886 PILLOW, VX ACC01400479 PILLOW, FLOATING, GREY ACC01400481 BOOSTER SEAT, GREY Drains PLU21400132 MAIN DR
Appendix Filters FIL11100190 FILTER CARTRIDGE, 50 SQ FT. ANTI-BACTERIAL RED FIL11100191 FILTER CARTRIDGE, 75 SQ FT. ANTI-BACTERIAL WHITE FIL11100193 FILTER CARTRIDGE, 35 SQ FT. ANTI-BACTERIAL WHITE FIL11100125 FILTER CARTRIDGE CAL 75 SQ FT 10 1/16 X 15 1/6 (REMOTE EQUIPMENT) FIL11703200 FILTER CARTRIDGE 75 SQ FT ANTI-BACTERIAL SCREW-IN FIL11100200 FILTER CARTRIDGE, 50 SQ FT. ANTI-BACTERIAL WHITE, SCREW-IN Pumps PUM22000951 PUMP, 5.0 HP 2 SP SWITCHLESS, DBL SEAL 240V PUM22000941 PUMP 6.
Appendix Covers Standard Rust 5 to 3 Part No.
Appendix Deluxe Rust 5 to 3 Part No.
Appendix Deluxe Slate 5 to 3 Part No.
Appendix Keeping Fit with your Spa IMPORTANT: Always consult your physician before starting any exercise activity or program. The Ultimate Fitness series spas feature rubber exercise bands. When stretched, these bands create a high tension condition. Improper use or failure to connect the exercise bands properly may cause injury. Always inspect all of the exercise equipment prior to beginning any exercise.
Appendix Connecting the Exercise Equipment The drawings below show different ways the exercise kit can be connected depending on the exercises you wish to do. Page 44 2008 Portable Spa Owner’s Manual LTR20081000, Rev.
Appendix Cal Spas™ Chemicals 2008 Portable Spa Owner’s Manual LTR20081000, Rev.
U.S. and Canada Portable Spas 2008 Warranty This limited warranty is effective for portable spas manufactured after January 14, 2008 Spa Shell / Structural LMS warrants against the loss of water through the spa shell due to defects in materials and/or workmanship for a period of 10 years from the original date of purchase.
Appendix See your Cal Spas™ dealer for a copy of the applicable warranty, details, and any questions you may have regarding the warranty coverage on your spa. Warranty Specifics • Five Year Cabinet Warranty: Cabinet surface peeling, blistering, fading, or delamination are specifically excluded from this warranty. • Lifetime Warranty on XL Heat Exchanger and Quest 2000 Ozonator: After original five-year coverage from date of delivery, lifetime warranty covers parts only.
Page 48 2008 Portable Spa Owner’s Manual LTR20081000, Rev.
2008 Portable Spa Owner’s Manual LTR20081000, Rev.
Locating the product serial number The serial number of your spa is located on a metal plate attached to the lower right front panel of the spa.You will need this number to properly register your spa and activate coverage. Write this information in the space provided below.
