LTR50001108, Rev.
Preparing for Your New Portable Spa Chemical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Planning the Best Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Ozonator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Preparing a Good Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Bather Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Location of Electrical Cord . . . . . . . . . .
1 Important Safety Instructions WARNING: DANGER -- Risk of injury: To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times. The suction fittings in this spa are sized to match the specific water flow created by the pump. Should the need arise to replace the suction fittings, or the pump, be sure the flow rates are compatible.
Read This First! 2 DANGER -- Risk of electric shock: • Replace a damaged power cord immediately. • Do not bury the power cord. • Connect to a grounded, grounding-type receptacle only. WARNING: People with infectious diseases should not use a spa or hot tub. WARNING: To avoid injury, exercise care when entering or exiting the spa or hot tub. WARNING: Do not use drugs or alcohol before or during the use of a spa or hot tub to avoid unconsciousness and possible drowning.
3 Preparing for Your New Portable Spa Planning the Best Location Safety First Do not place your spa within 10 feet (3 m) of overhead power lines. Consider How You Will Use Your Spa How you intend to use your spa will help you determine where you should position it. For example, will you use your spa for recreational or therapeutic purposes? If your spa is mainly used for family recreation, be sure to leave plenty of room around it for activity.
Preparing for Your New Portable Spa 4 Location of Electrical Cord This applies to 110V systems. The electrical cord is located inside the equipment area and must be removed in order to plug in the spa. Remove the access panel for the equipment area and set it aside. (Access panel removal is described on page 23.) Locate the power cord with the GFCI plug. Inspect the cord for damage before use. Route the GFCI plug through the access hole located in front under the access panel area.
5 To convert the system from 110V to 220V: 1. Remove jumper from J11 and J32. 2. Set DIP switches. 3. Connect 240V to circuit board. See section “240 Volt Electrical Installation” for wiring and GFCI requirements. To convert from 110V to 220V, remove jumper from J11 and J32. K1 J25 J63 J15 G C G J11 J20 Ozone W10 J73 12V Light 2-Spd P1 WHT T AC J29 FUSE 3A 250V C J23 G K6 F5 C CLASS G FUSE 30A Ozone must be same voltage as Pump 1. Ozone runs with Pump 1 low-speed.
Preparing for Your New Portable Spa 6 240 Volt Electrical Installation All 240V spas must be permanently connected (hardwired) to the power supply. See the wiring diagram on page 8. 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.
7 Preparing for Your New Portable Spa High Power Configuration OFF Position (Down) Default setting ON Position (Up) Test Mode OFF A1 Test mode (normally OFF) Button layout will be: Unused, Pump 1, Temp, Light A2 Button layout will be: Pump 1, Light, Temp Down, Temp UP Use Lite Duplex or Digital Duplex panel A3 N/A (must be OFF) A4 Pump 1 high-speed timeout See table below A5 60Hz operation A6 Standard/Economy/Sleep mode changes allowed A7 Temperature displayed in Fahrenheit A8 Pump 1
Preparing for Your New Portable Spa 8 GFCI Wiring Diagram Genesis Spa www.calspas.com LTR50001108, Rev.
9 All 230V 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. This is the only acceptable electrical wiring procedure. Spas wired in any other way will void your warranty. See the wiring diagram on page 10. The electrical wiring of this spa must meet the requirements of any applicable local, state, and federal codes.
Preparing for Your New Portable Spa 10 RCD Wiring Diagram GREEN/ YELLOW (Ground) GREEN/ YELLOW (Ground) CIRCUIT BOARD GREEN/ YELLOW (Ground) Genesis Spa www.calspas.com LTR50001108, Rev.
11 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. 1. Once the spa has been placed on an approved surface and has been correctly wired by a licensed electrician, inspect all plumbing connections in the equipment area of your spa. Ensure that these connections are secure and that they did not loosen during shipment. 2.
Light Operating Your Spa 12 Cool Heat Operating Your Spa Electronic Control Operation Initial Start up When first powered up, your spa will perform a self-diagnostic check and go into priming mode. When the control panel displays PR, IMMEDIATELY do the following: 1. Press the JETS button to turn on the pump and let it run for 10 seconds. The pump should be running in low speed. 2. Press the JETS buttons again and let the pump run in high speed for 10 seconds. Jets Warm Light Cool Heat 3.
13 Operating Your Spa Automatic Time outs These features will automatically turn themselves off during periods of continuous use: • Low speed pump After 2 hours • High speed pumps After 15 minutes • Spa light After 4 hours Setting Filtration Cycles Your spa is programmed to filter twice a day. The first cycle will begin 6 minutes after the spa is turned on and the second cycle 12 hours later.
Operating Your Spa 14 Diagnostic Messages Message Meaning No message 1) Spa temperature is unknown. on display Action Required 1) After pump has been running for 2 minutes temperature will be displayed. 2) Spa is in Economy or Sleep mode. 2) In Economy or Sleep mode, the pump may be off for hours outside a filter cycle. If you wish to see the current spa temperature, either switch to Standard mode or turn Jets1 on for at least two minutes. 3) Power has been cut off to the spa.
15 Meaning Action Required OHH Overheat protection (spa is shutdown). One sensor has detected 118˚F (48˚C) at the heater. DO NOT ENTER THE WATER! Pr When your spa is first actuated, it will go into priming mode. The priming mode will last for up to four minutes and then the spa will begin to heat and maintain the water temperature in the Standard mode. SL Indicates heater is in Sleep Mode. None. SnA Snb Spa is shut down. The sensor that is plugged into the sensor “A” or “B” jack is not working.
Operating Your Spa 16 Adjusting Jets The larger massage jets in your spa are adjustable. Rotating the face of an adjustable jet to the left (counter-clockwise) 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.) The neck jets are smaller in size and are not adjustable. Genesis Spa www.calspas.com LTR50001108, Rev.
17 Clear Water Plan Water maintenance is not difficult, although it requires regular attention. The most important thing to understand about taking care of your spa water is that preventive action is much easier than correcting water quality issues. The Key to Clear Water Excellent water quality is a simple matter of four things: Regularity Regularity Filtration Filtration Ing et augait alit requires esto dolut dioregular doleniam maintenance.
Clear Water Plan 18 Testing and Adjusting Spa Water You have two types of testing methods to choose from: • The reagent test kit is a method which provides a high level of accuracy. It is available in either liquid or tablet form. • Test strips are a convenient testing method commonly used by spa owners.
19 Sanitizers kill bacteria and other organic waste by breaking them down to non-harmful levels and are filtered out. Before you fill your spa, you need to decide which chemical sanitizer you wish to use. Consult your spa dealer for the right decision with regards to your lifestyle and spa usage. We recommend either bromine or chlorine as your sanitizer. Both work well when maintained regularly. DO NOT use trichlor.
Clear Water Plan 20 Shocking the Water In addition to using a chemical sanitizer, you will periodically need to shock the water. Shocking the water helps remove burned-out chemicals, bacteria, and other organic material from your spa’s water and improves your sanitizer’s effectiveness. Do not use chlorinating shock, which will damage your spa’s jets and pump seals. Only use an oxidizer shock. It can be used with either chlorine or bromine sanitizers.
21 The filter is the part of your spa that removes the debris from the water and needs to be cleaned on a regular basis to maximize your spa’s filtering performance and heating efficiency. In addition to spraying off the filter weekly to remove surface debris, your filter should be deep cleaned periodically to dissolve scale and particles that get lodged deep within the filter fibers and impede the filtration process.
Clear Water Plan 22 Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems Problem Cloudy Water Probable Causes Possible Solutions • Dirty filter • Clean filter • Excessive oils / organic matter • Shock spa with sanitizer • Improper sanitization • Add sanitizer • Suspended particles / organic matter • Adjust pH and/or alkalinity to recommended range • Overused or old water • Run jet pump and clean filter • Drain and refill the spa • Excessive organics in water • Shock spa with sanitizer • Im
23 Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Removing the Access Panel You will need to remove the access panel in order to drain your spa. 1. Unplug the spa. 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws located in the four corners of the access panel. 3. Remove the access panel and set it aside. Replace the access panel when you are finished. Do not overtighten the screws.
Cleaning and Maintenance 24 Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining) In many areas of the country, the temperature drops below 32˚F (0°C). We recommend that you always have your spa full of water and running at normal spa temperatures (80˚F to 100˚F, 26.7°C to 37.8°C). This will help reduce the risk of freezing in your spa and your spa’s equipment. Warning: If you find the need to drain your spa, please be aware of the potential of freezing in your spas equipment and plumbing.
25 Important! Keep the spa covered when not in use! • Covered spas will use less electricity in maintaining your set temperature. • Covering your spa will protect your spa’s finish from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. • You are required to keep the spa covered to maintain warranty coverage. • Covering your spa helps prevent children from drowning in the spa. See the manual enclosed with your cover for instructions on mounting the locks and how to lock and unlock the cover.
Cleaning and Maintenance 26 Removing and Tightening the Jets Part of your periodic maintenance includes retightening the jets. This needs to be done at least every six months. Although the roto mold shell is durable, the polyethelene material can bend and warp over time. This may allow some water to leak around the jet fittings. Regularly tightening the jet bodies can prevent this.
27 Each time you refill the spa Follow the section “Starting the Spa with Fresh Water” on page 21. Prior to each use Test the spa water using either test strips a reagent test kit. Adjust chemical levels as necessary. Once a week Test the spa water using either test strips a reagent test kit. Adjust chemical levels as necessary. If your water source is high in calcium, add stain and scale preventer. Once a month Deep clean your spa’s filter.
Appendix 28 Appendix Replacement Parts Jet Inserts and Jet Bodies Jet Insert Jet Body Gasket 2-3/8” XL Face Cluster Stainless Steel Cluster 3/8” B x 3/4” RB with 3/16” Gray jet gasket, 1 x nozzle (#212-0090SM) 1.8 PLU212-9901S-DSG PLU212-0690 PLU21702821 Adjustable Mini Jet Int.
29 Light Mini 2” Diameter LIT16000151 Circuit Board Circuit Board VS300 ELE09100411 Spa Light, Mini 9 LED Ultrabrite W/BI-PIN (#7018619-P) LIT16100234 Two Speed Pumps Appendix Lights Heater 5.5 kW flowthrough heater with Smart Spa sensor HEA14100450 115V 1.5 BHP XP2 Ozonator Ozone generator PUM22000551 OZO18000250 230V 5.
Appendix 30 Spa Covers All covers are basic spa covers with 4” - 2.5” taper and no logo Size Slate Hunter Green 76” Round COV76RDBAS42S1.0-NL COV76RDBAS42GR1.0-NL 73” x 83” COV7383BAS42S1.0-NL COV7383BAS42GR1.0-NL 83” x 83” COV8383BAS42S1.0-NL COV8383BAS42GR1.
31 Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solutions System / Power Problems System does not work Power is turned off Reset spa Control pad and spa equipment do not operate No electrical power to spa Turn on or reset the GFCI circuit breaker. If this does not solve the problem, have a qualified electrician check the electrical service.
Appendix 32 Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solutions Water Problems Water is not clean For all water clarity problems, see page 22. High water consumption Very high evaporation or heavy splashing Use the cover and refill as necessary Low water stream from the jets Running in FILTER mode - slow speed Select high speed jets Block wall suctions or skimmer Clean the wall suction/skimmer.
33 Possible Causes Possible Solutions Pump Problems Pump runs constantly – will not shut off Problem with circuit board Contact your dealer Noisy pump Water level is too low Add water to normal level Block wall suctions or skimmer Clean the wall suction/skimmer Damaged or worn-out motor block Contact your dealer Clogged floor suction or skimmer Clean floor suction or skimmer Leakage of air into suction line Contact your dealer Debris is inside pump Contact your dealer Gate valves are clos
Appendix 34 Limited Warranty This limited warranty is effective for Genesis portable spas manufactured after January 1, 2012. This portable spa is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty starts from date of manufacture and ends either by specified time-frame listed below, owner-transfer, relocation, or installation of any component other than by manufacturer. This limited warranty is only valid on portable spas delivered in the United States and Canada.
35 this limited warranty. Examples of common acts invalidating this warranty include, but are not limited to: This limited warranty is made with the express understanding that the spa is not an essential device or medical device as defined under State and Federal Law. • • • • • • • • • • • • • Use of spa in a non-residential application. Operation of spas water temperature out of the normal operating range of 32˚F (0°C) to 118˚F (47.8°C). Damage caused by incorrect water level (low, overflow, etc.
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37 Appendix Genesis Spa LTR50001108, Rev. B www.calspas.
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