2007 Owner’s Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS • Important Safety Instructions Personal Safety Precautions Installation and Set-Up Instructions Electrical Requirements (VS-500 & 501) GFCI Wiring Installation (220v) Electrical Specifications 2 4 5 5 7 8 • Operation Instructions Topside Control Instructions Topside Functions Diagnostic Messages Aurora III, Royale, Legacy & Heritage Features Operation Instructions (Legacy & Heritage) Topside Control Instructions (Legacy & Heritage) Spa Jets and Air Controls 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 19 • Sp
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS 2 1. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times. Keep spa cover locked when not in use. 2. A wire connector is provided on this unit to connect a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.
6. DANGER: Risk of Electric Shock. Do not permit any electrical appliance, such as a light, telephone, radio or television within 5 feet (1.5m) of a spa. 7. WARNING: To Reduce the Risk of Injury: a) Before using your spa you should check the water temperature with a thermometer that is known to be accurate. The water temperature in a spa should never exceed 104°F (40°C). A water temperature of 104°F is considered safe for a healthy adult.
• • • • Unawareness of impending hazards Fetal injury in pregnant women Physical inability to exit the spa or hot tub Unconsciousness resulting in the potential of drowning 9. WARNING: The use of alcohol, drugs or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia. If you suspect hyperthermia, immediately get medical help, lay the victim on their back with the head slightly elevated for easier breathing, cover the body with a blanket and apply ice packs to the head. 10.
INSTALLATION AND SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS SURFACE AND PAD REQUIREMENTS • Your new portable spa must be placed on a uniformly firm, flat and level surface. A concrete pad 4 inches thick is best. • In order to prevent flooding of the electrical equipment, the pad must be such that water will drain away from the spa. • If your spa is located near sprinklers, adjust or cap them so as not to hit the siding of the spa. BALCONIES AND DECK REQUIREMENTS • Decking must be constructed to support 85 pounds per square ft.
• Use of any extension cord is dangerous and is not to be used in conjunction with the operation of the spa. Low voltage damage may result and will void your warranty. • It is the customer’s responsibility to acquire necessary permits and to arrange for installation and hook up of the electrical power. • Your spa comes set up from the factory to accept 220v. 220-VOLT WHITE BLACK RED GREEN* *Green ground connection located on left side of control panel.
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL NOTICE: All spa electrical wiring must be performed by a qualified, licensed electrician in order to meet NEC (National Electrical Code) state and local codes. 1. The lines carrying power to the spa must be dedicated to the spa and should not be shared with any other appliance(s). 2. All electrical wiring lines must originate from the electrical panel and terminate, hard wired, into the electrical wiring compartment.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS It is very important to make sure that the spa is filled up to the proper level (note the water level mark on the skimmer face) before operating spa. WARNING: Do not run spa with gate valves closed or run pump with no water circulating in spa for long periods. Damage could occur to the spa equipment. NOTE: The Viking I, Viking II, Aurora I and Eclipse models are 110v/220v systems.
TOPSIDE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS (All Models Except Legacy & Heritage) INITIAL START-UP When your spa is first activated, it will go into Priming mode, indicated by “Pr”. The priming mode will last for less than 5 minutes. Then, the spa will begin to heat and maintain the water temperature in the Standard mode indicated by “St”. TEMPERATURE (80°F - 104°F / 26°C - 40°C) The start-up temperature is set at 100°F/37°C. The last temperature is constantly displayed on the LCD.
TOPSIDE FUNCTIONS JETS Press the “Jets” button once to activate the low speed of the pump and again for the high speed. Press the “Jets” button again to turn off the pump. If left running, the low speed of the pump will automatically turn off after 4 hours, and the high speed will automatically turn off after 15 minutes. LIGHT Press the “Light” button to turn the light on and off. If left on, the light automatically turns off after 4 hours.
DIAGNOSTIC MESSAGES Message Meaning 12 Action Required __ Temperature Unknown After the pump has been running for 2 minutes, the temperature will be displayed. HH “Overheat” – The spa has shut down. One of the sensors has detected 118°F/48°C at the heater. DO NOT ENTER THE WATER. Remove the cover and allow water to cool. Reset by pushing any button. OH “Overheat” – The spa has shut down. One of the sensors has detected that the spa water is 110°F/43°C. DO NOT ENTER THE WATER.
Sn Sensors are out of If the problem persists, balance. If alternating contact your dealer or service with spa temp, it may organization. just be a temporary condition. If flashing by itself, spa is shut down. HL A significant difference Check water level in spa. between temperature Refill if necessary. If the water sensors has been level is okay, make sure the detected. This could pump(s) have been primed. indicate a flow problem. LF Persistent low flow Follow action required for “HL” problems.
“AURORA III”, “ROYALE”, “LEGACY SERIES” & “HERITAGE SERIES” FEATURES The Aurora III, Royale, Legacy Series, & Heritage Series models also feature a Waterfall jet, which allows the user to regulate the flow of water to the jet by simply turning the valve for the waterfall from “off” to “on”. (See illustration below) The Aurora III, Royale, Legacy Series, & Heritage Series models are also equipped with an LED light system.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS (Legacy & Heritage Series) Water Gate Valve Drain Hose Operation instructions are virtually the same for all of our models. Please refer to Page 9 for these instructions.
TOPSIDE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS (Legacy & Heritage Series) Displays Temperature and Diagnostic Messages Pump 2 Controls Secondary Pump, On and Off Jets Controls Low Speed/High Speed Pump Heat On Indicator Light Jets Temp Light Sets Water Temperature Turns Light On/Off INITIAL START-UP When your spa is first activated, it will go into a Priming mode, indicated by “Pr”. The Priming mode will last for less than 5 minutes.
PUMP 1 Press the “Pump 1” button once to activate the low speed of the primary pump and again for the high speed. Press the “Pump 1” button again to turn off the pump. If left running, the pump’s high speed will automatically turn off after 15 minutes. The low speed of the pump runs when the secondary pump is on. It may also activate for at least 2 minutes every 30 minutes to detect the spa temperature and then to heat to the set temperature, if needed, depending upon mode.
Preset filter cycles The first filter cycle begins 6 minutes after the spa is energized. The second filter cycle begins 12 hours later. Filter duration is programmable at the topside control for 2, 4, 6, 8 hours, or 12 hours for continuous filtration, (indicated by “FC”). The default filter time is 2 hours. To program, press “Temp”, then “Jets”. Press “Temp” to adjust. Press “Jets” to exit programming. Note: The Secondary Pump purges for 30 seconds at the beginning of each filter cycle.
SPA JETS AND AIR CONTROLS SPA JETS Adjustable Spa Jets may be turned off and on by rotating jet faceplate left or right. Note: DO NOT TURN ALL SPA JETS OFF AT THE SAME TIME. THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PUMP AND MOTOR.
TURBO (Whirlpool) JET / (VIKING II ONLY) & Volcano Jet (Heritage II only) The Turbo jet is located on the filter cavity wall is the Turbo jet. This jet is a combination valve and high capacity jet. To turn the Turbo jet on, simply turn the face counterclockwise to the first stop position. To turn the Turbo jet off, turn the face clockwise to bring the main jets back to full power.* The Volcano Jet operates on a valve located in the middle of the lounger. Turn the valve to activate the jet.
SPA STARTUP DIRECTIONS All Viking Spas require a solid, flat surface.* This is to ensure that the spa cabinet is not exposed to a pressure stress condition that may result in cabinet damage and shell cracking. A concrete pad is the best example of a solid, flat surface, however, wood decking is suitable, provided it can withstand 85# per sq. ft. without deflection. * FAILURE TO PROVIDE A PROPER, SOLID, FLAT SURFACE MAY DAMAGE YOUR SPA AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
GFCI is defective or the equipment is malfunctioning. Only a LICENSED ELECTRICIAN should do further inspection. ACTIVATE WATER PUMP Press the jet button on the control board. The high-speed pump will come on. Press the jet button again to turn the water to low speed. Check for water leaks at unions and/or fittings on your equipment while pump is running. SKIMMER SIDE FILTER All Viking spas have a skimmer side filter that does not require “air bleeding” on initial startup.
MAINTENANCE SPA DRAINING Every 3 to 4 months, depending upon water condition, you may need to renew the spa water. To drain your spa, power must be disconnected at the circuit breaker. Locate the drain faucet within the equipment access compartment. Attach a garden hose to the faucet and then open it. Water will start draining. The drain spigot will not remove all of the water in the spa. You may have to remove a small amount of water by hand.
NOTE: We also recommend vacuuming each jet opening to ensure that all of the water is out of the plumbing lines. *FREEZE DAMAGE TO THE SPA PLUMBING IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. VIKA-SHIELD CABINET All Viking spas have a standard synthetic wood cabinet. This “VikaShield” material is virtually maintenance free and does not require any type of sealant or treatment. FILTER CLEANING (Viking I, Viking II & Aurora I) Your filter should be replaced once a year.
FILTER CLEANING (All Other Spas) Remove filter face cover by pulling straight up on front plate/face cover. (As shown below.) Remove access basket and unscrew filter cartridge(s) from housing. Refer to filter cleaning procedure for Viking I, Viking II & Aurora I on previous Page #24. Note: Spas with this filter utilize 50 sq. ft. cartridge filters. A. Locate skimmer. B. Remove front plate. C. Remove basket & filters. D. Clean per instructions.
OZONATOR If your spa is equipped with an ozonator, it is factory set to filter during the filter cycles only. This should provide adequate ozonation, provided there is proper chemical balance in the spa. NOTE: Please Do Not attempt to disassemble ozonator if it becomes inoperable. Ozonators contain no user serviceable parts. Please contact your spa retailer or service organization.
SPA SITUATIONS & SOLUTIONS Situation Cause or Result Product to use Solution Calcium deposits on surfaces of heater, fittings or plumbing Hard water Stain n Scale Add 1oz. of Stain n Scale pH/total alkalinity out of adjustment pH Up pH Down Test water - adjust with pH Up or pH Down. For preventative maintenance add Stain n Scale weekly. (1oz. up to 300 gals.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Caution: Viking Spas have slide type water shut off valves referred to as Gate Valves. The spa should never be operated with the Gate Valves in the closed position, as this will cause severe damage to the pump and/or heater. Spa Will Not Heat Check For Air Lock • Is this a new installation with trapped air? Solution; Open drain hose and cycle pump to high speed for approximately 30 seconds or open bleed plug on face of pump for same amount of time.
“Warning: Children should not use spas or hot tubs without adult supervision” and “Avertissement: Ne pas laisser les enfants utiliser une cuve de relaxation sans surveillance” “Warning: Do not use spas or hot tubs unless all suction guards are installed to prevent body and hair entrapment” and “Avertissement: Pour eviter que les cheveux ou une partie du corps puissent etre aspires, ne pas utiliser une cuve de relaxation siles grilles de prise d’aspiration ne sont pas toutes en place” “Warning: People using
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