Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 1
LTR20091058, Rev. A
1/16/09
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 2
Starting the Spa with Fresh Water . . . . . . . 15 . . . Preparing for Your New Portable Spa Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . 6 . . . . . . . Planning the Best Location . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems . . . . 1 . 7 Preparing a Good Foundation . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . Electrical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . Cleaning and Maintenance Filling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa . . 4 . . Removing the Access P
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 3
Read This First! 1 Important Safety Instructions When installing and using this electrical equipment, for young children and when spa use exceeds 10 always follow basic safety precautions. Following minutes. these instructions will help make your first spa High water temperatures have a high potential for session a pleasurable one. causing fetal damage during pregnancy. Women who are pregnant, or who think they are pregnant, READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS should always check with their p
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 4
2 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. Planning the Best Location Provide a View with Your Sp
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 5
Preparing for Your New Portable Spa 3 Preparing a Good Foundation Damage caused by inadequate or improper Place the spa on a level foundation (preferably a foundation support is not covered by the concrete slab not less than 3” / 8 cm thick). If you warranty . are installing the spa indoors, pay close attention to the flooring beneath it. Choose flooring that will not It is the responsibility of the spa owner to provide a be damaged or stained. proper foundation for the spa. If you are in
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 6
4 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. 1. Once the spa has been placed on an approved 5. Presoak the filters in spa water. surface and has been correctly wired by a licensed electrician, inspect all plumbing connections in the VERY IMPORTANT! equipment area of your spa. Ensure
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 7
Operating Your Spa 5 Operating Your Spa Electronic Control Operation Initial Start up When first powered up, your spa will perform a self-diagnostic check and to into priming mode. The topside will display PR to indicate this. Priming mode will be active for less than five minutes. When the spa has finished priming, 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 a
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 8
6 Setting Filtration Cycles Your spa is programmed to filter twice a day. The When power has been restored, press either the Up first cycle will begin 6 minutes after the spa is turned or Down button then the Jets button. Press either on and the second cycle 12 hours later. The factory the Up or Down button again to change the filtering has programmed the cycle to last for 2 hours but cycle duration. When desired duration is selected this can be switched to 4, 6, or 8 hours depending pre
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 9
Operating Your Spa 7 Diagnostic Messages Message Meaning Action Required No message 1) Spa temperature is unknown. 1) After pump has been running for 2 minutes on display temperature will be displayed. 2) Spa is in Economy or Sleep 2) In Economy or Sleep mode, the pump may be off mode. 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 3) The control panel
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 10
8 Message Meaning Action Required OHH Overheat protection (spa is DO NOT ENTER THE WATER! shutdown). One sensor has Remove the spa cover and allow spa to cool below detected 118˚F (48˚C) at the 107˚F (42˚C). Press any button on the topside heater. display to reset spa. If spa will not reset after spa has cooled, turn off power for approximately 30 seconds and then turn power back on. If display message is repeated then shut the power off to the spa and call your dealer or service organ
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 11
Operating Your Spa 9 Jets LED Light Operation Almost all of the jets in your spa are adjustable. Press the LIGHT button on the topside control Rotating the face of an adjustable jet to the left panel to turn the spa light on. If your spa has LED (counter-clockwise) will decrease the amount of lights, they will also light up at the same time as water flow through the jet. Rotating the face of an the spa light. adjustable jet to the right (clockwise) will increase The LED lights operate in thr
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 12
S n a o n i i t t a a t r i t l o i n F 10 Clear Water Plan This section is intended for new spa owners with Contents of this section: no experience with water chemistry. Everyone’s ex- Testing and Adjusting Spa Water perience with maintaining water quality is different, Sanitation but there are some general concepts you need to know. Filtration Bather Load Water maintenance is not difficult, although it re- quires regular attention. The most important thing Starting the Spa with Fresh Water
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 13
Clear Water Plan 11 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. Balancing the Total Alkalinity Balancing the Calcium Hardness Total alkalinity (TA) is the measure of the total Calcium hardness (CH) is a measure of the total levels of carbonates, bicarbona
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 14
12 Sanitation After you fill your spa, you need to decide which chemical sanitizer you wish to use. Consult your Cal Spas 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 . Trichlor is very acidic and the hot temperature of the spa causes it to dissolve too quickly . It will cause damage to your spa and will void your warranty . Sanitizers kill bac
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 15
Clear Water Plan 13 Testing For: Ideal Range Chemicals To Use: (ppm) Minimum Maximum To Raise To Lower Chlorine level Without ozonator 3.0 5.0 Chlorinating Granules With ozonator 2.0 4.0 Bromine level Without ozonator 6.7 11.0 Go Brom With ozonator 5.7 10.0 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
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 16
14 Cleaning the Filter 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. Even if the filter looks clean, scale and particles ca
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 17
Clear Water Plan 15 Starting the Spa with Fresh Water We recommend you use Cal Spas chemicals only. • Adjust total alkalinity (acceptable range is Other brands of chemicals may have similar names 80-120ppm). and/or usage descriptions but due to manufacturing • Adjust pH if necessary (between 7.2 to 7.8). differences, use of other chemicals can increase the likelihood of under- or over-dosing the spa 5. Pour in 16 oz of Cal Spas “Metal Protector” in the chemicals. Damage to the spa or spa’
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 18
16 Maintenance Schedule Each time you refill the spa Follow the section “Starting the Spa with Fresh Water”. 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. Once a month Deep clean your spa’s filter. (Follow filter cleaning instruction at beginning of Clear Water Plan) Every two to four months Drain and clean yo
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 19
Clear Water Plan 17 Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems Problem Probable Causes Possible Solutions Cloudy Water • Dirty filter • Clean filter • Excessive oils / organic • Shock spa with sanitizer matter • Add sanitizer • Improper sanitization • Adjust pH and/or alkalinity to recommended • Suspended particles / range organic matter • Run jet pump and clean filter • Overused or old water • Drain and refill the spa Water Odor • Excessive organics in water • Shock spa with sanitizer • Improper s
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 20
18 Cleaning and Maintenance Removing the Access Panel You will need to remove the access panel in order to drain your Genesis spa. 1. Unplug the spa. 2. Remove the screws from 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. Do not run the spa with the access panel removed! Draining Your Portable Spa Your spa should be drained every four to six months and refilled with fresh tap water. The following is
