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St. Martin
OWNER’S MANUAL
™
3204 Point Township Drive (Rte 11) • P.O. Box 108
Northumberland, PA 17857
1-800-STRONG-9
1-800-787-6649
12/20/06
CAUTION:
More than one GFCI
used on the electrical
circuit will render this
spa inoperable.
This spa must be on a
dedicated circuit.
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Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 1 Health Safety.............................................................................................................................. 2 Installation -Spa placement ....................................................................................................... 3 Electrical - General.........................................
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the finest, Rotational Molded resin base with acrylic insert whirlpool spa on the market today. We at Strong Pools & Spas are excited to assist your family in "Creating a Lifestyle that Lasts a Lifetime". With proper care, operation and maintenance, your spa will provide your family many years of comfort and pleasure. Please take time to read all the instructions before you install your Strong Pools & Spa, "St. Martin" spa. This manual explains
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Health Safety Spas are known for their helpful qualities such as hydrotherapy and arthritic relief. But spas are not only a toy, there are several health concerns which the owner must be aware of such as the following: WARNING People with infectious diseases should not use a spa. The use of alcohol, drugs or medication before or during spa use may lead to uncon- sciousness with the possibility of drowning. Do Not use the spa immediately following strenuous exercise. Persons suffering from heart
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Installation - Spa placement Spa Location: Improper installation may result in equipment damage and will void the warranty. Your spa must be placed on a flat, level surface. The space you choose to install your spa is a very important decision, you should consider all of the listed suggestions. Check your local code office for understanding of building, fencing, gates, electrical, plumbing and enclosure required codes. A location should be selected to compliment your lifestyle, the view from yo
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Electrical - General Instructions It is recommended that a licensed electrician install the power to your spa, in accordance with the National Electric Code or any local electrical codes in effect at the time of installation. Power supply installation must include a properly rated GFCI circuit breaker. The circuit breaker must be dedicated and cannot be shared with any other appliances. It should be labeled and easily accessible to users. Power supply must be hard wired into the power pack.
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Control Panel Identification Blower This key is not used to activate any operation in Strong Spas. Jets Touch 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 run- ning, the low speed of the pump will automatically turn off after 4 hours, and the high speed will automatically turn off after 15 minutes. It may also activate for at least 2 minutes every 30 minutes to detect the spa temperature and
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Startup Preparations - Make sure that if spa is equipped with gate valves, that valves are opened. (These gate valves are easily noticed in your access area by the distinct “T” shaped handle.) - When filling your spa remove the filter, and place hose into filter area.This will fill the plumb- ing first, and hopefully reduce the chance of air lock. - Fill your spa above top jets (excluding neck jets). POWERING SPA - Power up spa, Controls will read (Pr), this indicates priming mode, which is int
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Changing Filter Cycles FILTRATION Proper filtration is an important key to maintaining the clarity of your spa's water. The filter system is designed for unsurpassed effectiveness at removing debris and suspensions from the water anytime the water is circulating. Your control panel is set to filter for two hours every twelve hours. A two speed pump is supplied with your spa that provides filtration on low speed, the low speed will shut off if the temperature creeps more than 2 degrees above th
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Troubleshooting continued from previous page Problem: No message on display. Power has been cut off to spa. Solution: The control panel will be disabled until power returns. Spa settings will be preserved until next power up. Problem: Temperature unknown. Solution: After the pump has been running for 2 minutes, the temperature will be displayed. Problem: “Overheat” - The spa has shut down. One of the sensors has detected that 110ºF/43ºC at the heater. Solution: DO NOT ENTER THE WATER. Remove the
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Troubleshooting continued from previous page Problem: A significant difference between temperature sensors has been detected. This could indicate a flow problem. Solution: Check water level in spa. Refill if necessary. If water level is okay, make sure the pumps have been primed. If problem persists, contact your dealer or service organiza- tion. Problem: Persistent low flow problems. (Displays on the fifth occurrence of “HFL” message with- in 24 hours.) Heater is shut down, but other spa functi
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Spa Maintenance The maintenance and care of your spa is simple and easy to carry out, and if performed regularly as scheduled, problems will be minimal. It is important that the following procedures be read through and carried out on a regular basis for the best, long term, overall performance of your spa. The filtering cycle of your spa should be operated at least two hours or more a day (whether or not the heater is heating) to remove impurities and to prevent disposition of contaminants in
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Spa Maintenance (continued) CONCENTRATED CHLORINATING GRANULES - The minimum chlorine level in the spa should be at least 2PPM (parts per million). Chlorine level should be tested frequently and the chemical added to maintain a safe level of 2PPM. This type of chemical can be added in quantities of 0.5 ounce per 500 gallons of spa water. Check the chlorine level at least seven hours or more after adding to determine the full effect of the added chemical. Liquid chlorine is not recommended. O
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WARRANTIES Spa Structure: 5 years Strong Spas warrants the original retail purchaser the structural integrity of the spa shell against water loss due to defects in material or workmanship for a period of 5 years from the date of the original retail purchase. (repair or replacement) Spa Surface: 3 years Strong Spas warrants the original retail purchaser the surface integrity of the spa against blistering or delaminating as a result of defects in material or workmanship for a period of 3
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Points on Spa Safety for Strong Spas Spa Owners SAFETY PRECAUTIONS / DANGER - RISK OF INJURY 1. Please use the Hot Tub when others are present. 2. Children should be supervised at all times. 3. To avoid the risk of drowning, keep the filter clean and unclogged. Do not remove the suction drain cover. Do not modify the suction or filtration systems. 4. Exercise caution when entering or leaving the Hot Tub. When changing positions, be sure of your footing before applying your full weight as water
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RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE: FOR ANY MISSING PARTS, PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS CALL: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM E.S.T. (570) 275-2700 • QUANTITY AND TYPE OF PARTS • GIVE YOUR NAME • REASON FOR REQUEST • TELEPHONE NUMBER (AREA CODE) A. DAMAGED • NAME OF SPA B. DEFECTIVE • NAME OF MODEL PLACE STAMP HERE STRONG POOLS & SPAS 3204 Point Township Drive (Rte. 11) P.O. Box 108 Northumberland PA 17857 USA
