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Constance | Victoria
owner’s manual
6530-512X Rev. A
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Attention New Spa Owner! ® Congratulations on the purchase of your new Sundance spa! The following is a list of automated functions and maintenance recommendations for your new spa. Automated functions have been listed below in an attempt to suppress any operational concerns you may have during startup and the first 24-hours of ownership! Maintenance recommendations are listed in an attempt to stress their importance in protecting your new spa. Automated Operations Approximately two minutes
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ELITE SERIES Table of Contents 1.0 Important Spa Owner Information ............................................ 1 2.0 FCC Notice .................................................................................. 1 3.0 Important Safety Instructions for all Spa Owners .................. 2 3.1 Entrapment Risk .......................................................................... 6 3.2 Hyperthermia ............................................................................... 7 3.3 Important Ad
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ELITE SERIES 11.0 Spa Maintenance...................................................................... 35 11.1 Cleaning The Filter ..................................................................... 35 11.2 Draining And Refilling................................................................. 37 11.3 Pillow Care ................................................................................. 38 11.4 Cleaning The Spa Interior .......................................................... 39 11.5
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ELITE SERIES 1.0 Important Spa Owner Information ® Your new Sundance Spa is constructed to the highest standards and is capable of providing many years of trouble-free use. However, because heat retentive materials are utilized to insulate the spa for efficient operation, an uncovered acrylic spa surface and wall fittings directly exposed to sunlight and high temperatures for an extended period are subject to permanent damage or discoloration. Damage caused by exposing the spa to this abus
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ELITE SERIES 3.0 Important Safety Instructions for all Spa Owners REAd ANd FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY! This spa was manufactured to meet the standards and specifications outlined in the “Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act” (VGB Safety Act). When installing and using this spa, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including: ! 1. dANGER: RISK OF SEvERE INjURY OR dROWNING! • Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent unauthorized access by children. • To a
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ELITE SERIES • A grounding wire connector is provided on this unit to connect a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm²) solid copper conductor between this unit and any metal equipment, metal enclosures of electrical equipment, metal water pipe, or conduit within 5 feet (1.5m) of the unit. • Never permit any electrical appliance, such as a light, telephone, radio, television, etc. within 5 feet (1.5m) of a spa unless such appliances are built-in by the manufacturer. • Never bring any electrical applia
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ELITE SERIES ! 6. WARNING: RISK OF SEvERE INjURY OR dEATH! • Since excessive water temperatures have a high potential for causing fetal damage during the early months of pregnancy, if pregnant or possibly pregnant, consult your physician before using a spa. • Pregnant or possibly pregnant women should limit spa water temperatures to 100°F (38°C). • Persons suffering from obesity or a medical history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory system problems, diabetes, inf
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ELITE SERIES ! 9. WARNING: In addition to maintenance of filters and water chemistry, proper ventilation is recommended to reduce the risk of contracting a waterborne illness (e.g. an infection, bacteria or virus) and/or respiratory ailments that could be present in the air or water. Consult a licensed architect or building contractor to determine your specific needs if installing your hot tub indoors. 10. CAUTION: TO dECREASE RISK OF PROdUCT dAMAGE. • Maintain water chemistry in accorda
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ELITE SERIES 3.1 Entrapment Risk The Consumer Products Safety Commission/USA has reported that users of pools and spas have become entrapped (stuck) to drain and/or suction fittings causing death, drowning, or serious injury (see diagram below). This spa was manufactured to meet the standards and specifica- tions outlined in the “Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act” (VGB Safety Act). Entrapment risk can be minimized if proper precau- tions are taken. dANGER: RISK OF PERSONAL INjU
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ELITE SERIES ! 3. dANGER: RISK OF SEvERE INjURY OR dROWNING! body entrapment: May occur when part of the torso becomes entrapped, inserted or sucked into a suction or outlet opening. • Never allow children to play or get near the suction fittings, suction covers, filter, filter lid or skimmer assembly. ! 4. dANGER: RISK OF SEvERE INjURY OR dROWNING! Evisceration (disembowelment) entrapment: May occur when the buttocks becomes entrapped, inserted or sucked into a suction or outlet open
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ELITE SERIES 3.3 Important Additional CSA Safety Instructions (Canada Only) When using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. REAd ANd FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. A green colored terminal or a terminal marked G, Gr, Ground, Grounding or the symbol is located inside the supply terminal box * or compartment. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this terminal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the electric s
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ELITE SERIES 4.0 Choosing A Location IMPORTANT: Because of the combined weight of the spa, water and users, it is extremely important that the base upon which the spa rests be smooth, flat, level and capable of uniformly supporting this weight, without shifting or settling, for the entire time the spa is in place. If the spa is placed on a surface which does not meet these requirements, damage to the skirt and/or the spa shell may result. Damage caused by improper support is not covered un
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ELITE SERIES • The pathway to and from your spa (this should be free of debris so that dirt and leaves are not easily tracked into the spa). • The closeness to trees and shrubbery (remember that leaves and birds could create extra work in keeping the spa clean). • A sheltered environment (less wind and weather exposure can result in lowered operation and maintenance costs). • The overall enhancement of your environment. It is preferable not to place the spa under an unguttered roof overhang
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ELITE SERIES • PROPER vENTILATION: Proper ventilation should be discussed with an Engineer or authority competent enough to understand the necessary provisions needed to vent moist or heated air and air associated with chemical odors outdoors. When the spa is in use considerable amounts of moisture will escape potentially causing mold and mildew, over time this can damage certain surfaces and or surroundings. • SUFFICIENT ACCESS: In the unlikely event that you should ever need to access o
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ELITE SERIES 5.1 North American 60 Hz Power Options North American 2-Pump Models (60 Hz) 240v/40A* 240v/50A** 240v/60A*** Voltage: 240 VAC 240 VAC 240 VAC # of Wires: 3 3 3 Frequency: 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz Current Draw: 26A 36A 45A Circuit Breaker: 40A*, 2-Pole 50A**, 2-Pole 60A***, 2-Pole * In 40A configuration, the heater will not operate while either jets pump is running in high speed. Note: pump 2 runs only in high speed. ** In 50A configuration, the heater will not operate while both jets pump
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ELITE SERIES 6.0 Electrical Wiring Instructions IMPORTANT NOTICE: The electrical wiring of this spa must meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and any applicable state or local codes. The electrical circuit must be installed by a qualified electrician and approved by a local building/electrical inspection authority. 1. dedicated 240v Power Models: These spas must be permanently connected (hard-wired) to the power supply. No plug-in connections or extension cords are
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ELITE SERIES Figure A Equipment Area 10 9 4 1 8 Flow 2 7 3 2 5 6 6 11 Circulation pump behind load box 1. Control Box 8. Ozone injector 2. Power Supply Entrace(s) 9. Optional CD Ozonator Injector 3. 2-Speed Pump #1 Connection (Purchased separately 4. Heater on North American models; standard 5. Spa Drain Valve equipment on export models) 6. Pump Drain Plugs 10. Control Panel 7. 1-Speed Pump #2 11. Circulation Pump Figure b Control box 2 TB1 1 3 1. Terminal Block 2. Bonding Lug 3. Grounding T
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ELITE SERIES Figure-C Figure-D RED BLUE TB1 TB1 RED RED BLUE 1 1 BLK BROWN BLK BLK BROWN 2 2 to Circuit to Circuit Green Green Board Board TB3 TB3 North American Models: All Export Models: 240 VAC, 3-Wire Connection (60 Hz) 230 VAC, 3-Wire Connection (50 Hz) 7.0 Spa Fill Up Procedure For best results, read each step in its entirety before proceeding with that step. 1. Prepare The Spa For Filling • Clear all debris from the spa. (Although the spa shell has been polished at the factory, you ma
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ELITE SERIES IMPORTANT: Always fill your spa through the filter bucket after draining. Failure to do so may cause air to be trapped in either pump, preventing the pump from circulating water. Remove the hose and replace the filter cartridge as illustrated in Section 11.1 (pages 35-36). 3. Turn On Power Turn on power to spa at the home’s circuit breaker to start boot up sequence (Section 9.0, page 28). The heater and filter/circulation pump will automatically activate after several second
