2000 OWNER’S MANUAL
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____________________________________________________________________________________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction / Important Safety Instructions .................................................................... 4-6 Electrical Installation Requirements ....................................................................................7 Site Preparation / General Guidelines .............................................................................. 8-9 Initial Start-Up Procedure ...........
____________________________________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION It’s time to relax! You now have your very own portable spa by Master Spas, Inc. By fully understanding the operation of each of the features of your new Down East Spa you will be assured of many years of hassle-free, hot water therapy and fun. Your safety is of paramount importance to the Master Spa family.
____________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. DANGER – To reduce the risk of injury to persons, do not remove suction grate. Suction through drains and skimmers are powerful when the jets in the spa are in use. Damaged covers can be hazardous to small children and adults with long hair. Should any part of the body be drawn into these fitting, turn off the spa immediately. As a precaution, long hair should not be allowed to float in the spa. 7.
____________________________________________________________________________________________ g. Children’s body temperature can increase more rapidly than adults in the same water with elevated temperatures (above 99° F). Children should spend less time in water above body temperature than adults. h. The use of a spa while under the influence of alcohol, drugs and/or medication may lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning.
____________________________________________________________________________________________ ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS HAVE YOUR ELECTRICIAN READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLATION BEGINS Electrical connections made improperly, or the use of wire gauge sizes for incurring power which are too small, may continually blow fuses in the electrical equipment box, may damage the internal electrical controls and components, may be unsafe and in any case will void your warranty.
____________________________________________________________________________________________ SITE PREPARATION/GENERAL GUIDELINES Portable spa installation is simple when properly planned. To that end it is important that you read the following information carefully and consult with your Down East Spa dealer. 1) Access - The actual dimensions of your new spa will determine the amount of space that is needed in moving the spa from curbside to its final installation area.
____________________________________________________________________________________________ • • • • • • • Exposure to sunlight and shading from trees Privacy Getting to spa from house and return Proximity to dressing rooms and bathrooms Storage for spa chemicals Local building codes ( if applicable) Power cable (see electrical requirements) GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR INDOOR INSTALLATION Installing your spa indoors creates an entirely different set of considerations.
____________________________________________________________________________________________ GLOSSARY OF SPA TERMS PUMP - The water pump(s) in your system produce flow through your hydro-therapy jets, heater and filtration system. In most systems pumps will consist of two speeds - high or low. Generally, low speed is used for maintaining a constant temperature or for filtering the water, while high speed operates your hydro-therapy jet functions.
____________________________________________________________________________________________ PORTSMOUTH/EXETER (1 PUMP OR 2 PUMP SYSTEMS) Your spa side control panel consists of two main parts. The control pads operate individual functions and allow for several programming modes. The LED Display shows constant water temperature and will monitor various functions. TEMPERATURE CONTROL Your spa will maintain the water temperature for whatever it is programmed. It has been factory set at 100° F.
____________________________________________________________________________________________ FILTRATION Your Down East Spa is designed to automatically filter twice each day on low speed through the pump. The first cycle will begin one minute after the spa is energized. The second daily cycle will begin twelve (12) hours later. The length of each cycle period is preset at three (3) hours. It may be reset for one, two, three, five or seven hour increments via the top panel control.
____________________________________________________________________________________________ NEWPORT/BAR HARBOR Your spa side control panel consists of two main parts. The control pads operate individual functions and allow for several programming modes. The LED Display shows constant water temperature and will monitor various functions. TEMPERATURE CONTROL Your spa will maintain the water temperature for whatever it is programmed. It has been factory set at 100° F.
____________________________________________________________________________________________ FILTRATION FILTRATION Your Down East Spa is designed to automatically filter twice each day on low speed through the pump. The first cycle will begin one minute after the spa is energized. The second daily cycle will begin twelve (12) hours later. The length of each cycle period is preset at three (3) hours. It may be reset for one, two, three, five or seven hour increments via the top panel control.
____________________________________________________________________________________________ BRISTOL/SOMERSET Your spa’s controls have been specifically designed so that by simply connecting the spa to its properly grounded source, the spa will automatically heat to the set temperature. The temperature range is 80ºF-104ºF. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT Your spa will maintain the water temperature for whatever it is programmed. It has been factory set at 100° F.
____________________________________________________________________________________________ FILTRATION Your spa will automatically filter itself twice each day. The first filter cycle will begin one minute after the spa is energized. The second filter cycle will begin twelve hours after the start of the first filter cycle. The standard setting from the factory is a 2-hour cycle twice a day totaling 4 hours daily.
____________________________________________________________________________________________ MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS Your spa requires periodic draining and cleaning to ensure a safe, healthy environment. It is recommended that you clean you spa every 60-90 days. Heavy bather load will require cleaning a more often. TO DRAIN YOUR SPA • • • • Turn off power at breaker box. Pull out the drain valve located on the exterior wall of the cabinet. Turn the black knob counter-clockwise.
____________________________________________________________________________________________ LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Replacing a light bulb in your spa is not difficult. Access to the light fixture is through your equipment door and behind the electrical panel box. Simply twist (turn counter clockwise) the holding fixture and remove. The bulb will then pull loose. Replace with new 12 volt bulb (available through your dealer). Reverse process for fixture replacement.
____________________________________________________________________________________________ WINTERIZING YOUR SPA Many people find they enjoy using their spa more in the winter than any other time. Your spa is designed to be used year round in any type of climate. However, if you decide you don’t want to use your spa in the winter, you must drain it and follow the winterizing steps listed below: NOTE: FAILURE TO WINTERIZE YOUR SPA COULD CAUSE FREEZE DAMAGE TO YOUR PLUMBING WHICH WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
____________________________________________________________________________________________ CHEMICAL MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES There are certain variables to proper chemical application in spas. This information, as it states, is to be used as a general guideline. Your spa dealer or service center will assist you with properly detailed recommendations and instructions. NOTE: IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT pH, TOTAL ALKALINITY AND CALCIUM HARDNESS LEVELS BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED.
____________________________________________________________________________________________ pH CONTROL pH is the measure of the relative acid/base content of the water. If the pH indicator is below 7.4, your water is too acidic and may corrode your spa equipment and/or cause irritation to bathers. If the pH indicator is above 7.6, the water is too basic and may result in cloudiness and a scale formation in the spa. High pH also reduces the effectiveness of chlorine as a sanitizer.
____________________________________________________________________________________________ TROUBLE SHOOTING / PROBLEM SOLVING Symptom Solution System not operating- a) Check circuit breaker in panel box. b) Check GFCI. If GFCI has been tripped, reset. If it trips repeatedly, locate cause of problem or consult your dealer. c) Check for correct wiring. Heater not working- a) Be sure temperature is set to the desired temperature. b) Be sure adequate time has been allowed for heating.
