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Portofino Series
Portofino Series
Installation & Owner’s Manual
Installation & Owner’s Manual
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Attention New Spa Owner! Congratulations on the purchase of your new Portofino spa! Listed below are important maintenance recommendations you should observe on a regular basis to protect your new investment. Filter Maintenance Your new spa is equipped with an advanced 2-stage water filtration system that provides unsurpassed water quality! To ensure maximum water quality at all times, you should clean and reuse the larger pleated filter car- tridge every month. See page 17-18 for detailed
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Table of Contents 1.0 Important Spa Owner’s Information................................... 1 2.0 FCC Notice............................................................................ 1 3.0 Important Safety Instructions ............................................. 2 3.1 General Electrical Safety Instructions.................................... 4 4.0 Choosing a Location ........................................................... 5 4.1 Outdoor Location ............................................
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10.5 Maintaining The Cover ........................................................ 21 10.6 Maintaining The Wood Cabinet ........................................... 21 10.7 Maintaining The Synthetic Cabinet ..................................... 21 10.8 Winterizing The Spa ............................................................ 21 10.9 Maintaining Water Quality ................................................... 22 10.10 Controlling pH ........................................................
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1.0 Important Spa Owner’s Information Your Portofino spa is constructed of 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 spa surface directly exposed to sunlight and high temperatures for an extended period of time is subject to permanent damage. Damage caused by exposing the spa to this abuse is not covered by warranty. We recommend that you al
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for FCC compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 3.0 Important Safety Instructions When installing and using this equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERAT- ING THE SPA! 2. DANGER - RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Install spa at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from all metal surfaces. (A spa may be installed within
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rated switch or circuit breaker to open all ungrounded supply conductors to comply with the country electrical code. 8. Before entering a spa or hot tub the user should measure the water temperature with an accurate thermometer since the tolerance of the water temperature regulating device may vary as much as ±5 °F (±3 °C). 9. Always enter and exit the spa slowly and cautiously. Wet surfaces are slippery. 10. Do not use the spa alone. 11.WARNING - RISK OF CHILD DROWNING. Extreme caution must b
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20. Excessive temperatures may cause hyperthermia. Symptoms and first aid information are as follows: • HEAT STROKE: The most susceptible people are the very young and elderly, alcoholics, and most people under the influ- ence of drugs, medication and alcohol. • SYMPTOMS: Hyperthermia causes loss of salt, sweating, dizziness, headache, dryness of mouth and nausea, faintness and/or unconsciousness, convulsions, flushed appearance of skin, and rapid pulse and/or weak, shallow breathing. • TREATME
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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 under the manufactu
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4.2 Indoor Location For indoor installations, be certain to make provisions for proper ventilation. When the spa is in use, considerable amounts of mois- ture will escape. This can damage various surfaces over time. A dehumidifier can help control the moisture in the room. If you have any questions regarding the placement or installation of your spa, consult your authorized Portofino dealer. 120/240 Volt Convertible Models A spa connected to a 120 VAC electrical service must be located clos
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All Export 230-240 VAC Models (50 / 60 Hz) 230VAC/ 230VAC/ 20 A* 30 A** Voltage: 230 VAC 230 VAC Frequency: 50 / 60Hz 50 / 60Hz Current Draw: 13A 19A # of Wires: 3 3 Circuit Breaker: 20 A 30 A * In the 20 A configuration, the heater will not operate at the same time as the main jets pump. This is the factory setting. ** In the 30 A configuration, the heater will operate at the same time as the main jets pump. Important Information: The Portofino series spa can be adapted to use higher amperage
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6.0 Electrical Wiring Instructions Important Notice: The electrical supply to this product must be installed by a qualified, licensed electrician to comply with all regulations and standards specified by the electrical authority in your state or country. 1. A 240 VAC powered spa must be permanently connected (hard- wired) to the power supply. No plug-in connections or extension cords are to be used in conjunction with the operation of this spa. Supplying power to the spa which is not in accord
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BLUE fig. I TB1 BLUE 1 BROWN BROWN 2 to Circuit Board GRN All Export Models: 230-240 VAC, 3-Wire (50/60 Hz) 7.0 Start-Up Instructions Congratulations! You are now all set to get your new spa ready to use. Simply follow this step-by-step procedure and, before long, you will be enjoying your first glorious experience in your Portofino spa. For best results, read each step in its entirety before proceeding with that step. During power-up, the control panel will display a series of start-up display
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Always refill with garden hose in filter compartment. This helps to purge trapped air from pump intakes. Failure to do so may cause air to be trapped in either pump 1 or the circulation pump’s intake (air lock), preventing either pump from circulating water. After filling, make sure the filter is installed properly before applying power to the spa. Refer to section 10.1 (Page 17-18) “Cleaning the Filter” for specific cleaning and installation instructions. Solo Models Only - For installation
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8.0 Control Panel Functions Panel Functions: A. Heat Indicator: lit when A D heater is on. B E B. Warmer Button: C F increases water temperature setpoint. *Display shown for example purposes only, actual water temperature display will vary. C. Cooler Button: decreases water temperature setpoint. D. LED Display: can display current water temperature (default display*), water temperature setpoint, selected filtration mode, and error messages. E. Light Button: turns underwater light on and off. F.
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9.0 Operating Instructions Startup Sequence The spa control system has automatic functions that operate upon start-up and normal operation to 1. protect the system. Upon power up, the readout displays the following information: 2. 1. Control displays current software release 3. (e.g. 3.54), then; 2. Control panel displays “888” and all indicator LEDs are lit, permitting visual inspection of all display segments and indicator lights for proper operation. 3. After the initial start-up sequence
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9.4 Solo Massage Selector / Air Control Operation Air Controls A Functions: Air Controls A-C A Open An Air Venturi to Specified Jets: C A A A = Jets A B = Jets B B B C = Jet Group C Massage Selector B Z Functions: Z Diverts Water B Flow Between Jet C Group C and Jets A&B 9.5 Metro Massage Selector / Air Control Operation Air Controls A B Functions: Air Controls A&B Open An Air Venturi to Specified Jets: A B B A = Jets A B = Jets B A Z Massage Selector Functions: Z D
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9.6 Caprio Massager / Air Control Valve Operation Air Controls Functions: Massage Selector Functions: Air Controls A-C Open An Z Diverts Water Flow Between Jet Group Air Venturi to Specified A and Jets D. Jets: A = Jet Group A Jet Groups B & C Are Always On. However, B = Jet Group B The Jet Faces of These Jets Can be C = Jet Group C Adjusted to Personal Preference Levels. A B D B A Z D C D C 14
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9.7 Filtration Options Your new spa includes a 24-hour circulation pump which filters the water continuously while using less energy than a common 100 watt light bulb! The circulation pump draws water through the short side of the double-ended filter cartridge and effectively removes small debris in your spa. Note: the 24-hour circulation pump system also supplies heated water to the spa when the heater turns on. This features cannot be altered or disabled. The control system activates a prog
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9.11 Selecting The Skimming/Heating Mode Press and hold both control panel WARMER and COOLER buttons at the same time, then release. Then press either WARMER or COOLER button to select skimming/heater mode F0-F6 or lock modes L1-L2 below: Standard Skimming/Heating Modes F0 5 minutes of skimming per day (one 5 minute “Blow-Out” cycle every 24 hours to purge all plumbing lines) F1 1 hour of skimming per day (one 30-minute cycle every 12 hours); this is the factory default setting. F
