ENJOY Your QCA Spa VS300/501/515 PAK (VL260 TOPSIDE) OWNER’S MANUAL This owner’s manual is for YOU! It will show you how to operate and maintain your very own spa. We think it is important for you to take a few moments and get acquainted with your new spa operation. Please keep this manual available for references. QCA Spas would like to congratulate you on your purchase and we sincerely hope you enjoy your QCA Spa.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Cleaning the Filter Cartridge ............................................................................ 8 Diagnostic Messages ......................................................................................... 6 Draining the Water ............................................................................................ 7 Filter Maintenance ............................................................................................. 8 Hyperthermia Description ...................
ETL INSTRUCTIONS The instructions that you are about to read, are required by Underwriters Laboratories to be published in your manual. These instructions are very important for your safety and QCA would like to encourage you to read and apply all instructions. Thank you. b. Since excessive water temperatures have a high potential for causing fetal damage during the early months of pregnancy. Pregnant or possibly pregnant women should limit spa or hot tub water temperatures to 100°F (38°C).
Spa Location Installation Instructions Electrical-General Prior to performing any service to the spa package turn OFF ALL primary electric power at the main circuit breaker or disconnect panel. Opening the front cover of the electrical control box can make all field electrical connections. The selection of a site for the installation of your spa is a very important decision and should be undertaken keeping several factors in mind. 1. Always check your local codes before installing your spa.
YOUR • QCA • SPA • EQUIPMENT VL260 Series Control VS300/501/515 =Jets2 / Jets1 / Temp / Light Disclaimer: This is a representation only; your control panel overlay may vary from the one above. Initial Start Up Aux – Pump 2 and Blower When your spa is first actuated, it will go into Priming mode, indicated by “Pr.” The Priming mode will last for less than 5 minutes (press "Temp" to skip Priming Mode) and then the spa will begin to heat the spa and maintain the water temperature in the Standard mode.
Diagnostic Messages Message Meaning No message on display. Power has been cut off to the Spa. PR System is priming. (Spa must be filled to proper level. Water should be at least halfway up the skimmer.) Action Required The control panel will be disabled until power returns. Spa settings will be preserved until next power up. Spa is powering up. This operation takes 6 minutes total. After 4 minutes,”- -“ will appear for two minutes.
QCA Spa Light Optional Draining of the Water • Simply siphon water from spa with garden hose • A sump pump may be used to pump water from spa. • Use a wet/dry vacuum to remove the remaining amount of water. All equipment Modules have a receptacle, located on the Equipment Module. This receptacle is provided for the connection of the spa light. Your QCA Spa has a standard 12v light. The spa light may be turned ON or OFF by pressing the LIGHT button, located on the spa side control.
Removing a Filter Cartridge The cartridge of the in-line filter must be removed for cleaning. This is accomplished as follows: Water Care Daily Checklist 1. Test for proper bromine or chlorine level. Proper bromine level should be maintained at 2.0 - 4.0 PPM. 2. Test pH levels and adjust if needed. If you are having difficulty keeping pH properly balanced, it may be an indication that total alkalinity needs adjusting. Have your dealer test the water and adjust if needed. Weekly Checklist 1.
Acrylic Finish - The acrylic finish on all QCA spas is impervious to most of the problems associated with non-acrylic finished spas and requires very little effort to keep it looking bright, shiny and clean. Every one or two months the spa should be drained, cleaned, polished and refilled. For the cleaning, use any nonabrasive cleaner. There are several non-abrasive products on the market that can be used for polishing.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION This warranty applies to spas manufactured by QCA Spas and sold to an original consumer purchaser at retail ("Purchaser") after January 1, 2008. To validate this warranty, the Purchaser must complete the enclosed warranty registration card and mail it to QCA Spas within 30 days of deliver of the spa. RETURN OF THE OWNER REGISTRATION CARD IS A CONDITION OF WARRANTY COVERAGE.
