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Cal Spas Inground Spas Owner's Manual

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    Ltr20091002, rev. B 1/30/09.

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    Preparing for your new inground spa inground spa installation checklist . . . . . . . 4 planning the best location for your spa . . . 4 planning the best place for the outdoor equipment pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 inground spa site preparation . . . . . . . . . . . 5 electri...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B read this first! Www.Calspas.Com 3 when installing and using this electrical equipment, always follow basic safety precautions. Following these instructions will help make your first spa ses- sion a pleasurable one. Read and follow all instructions note: a lice...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 4 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 gat...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 5 the designer spa series requires an external equip- ment pack. When locating the outdoor equipment pack, you will want to consider the following: the equipment pack must be located within a • maximum of ...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 6 all 240v spas must be permanently connected (hard wired) to the power supply. These instructions de- scribe the only acceptable electrical wiring procedure. Spas wired in any other way will void your war...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 7 gfci wiring diagram.

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 8 all 230v spas must be permanently connected (hard wired) to the power supply. These instructions de- scribe the only acceptable electrical wiring procedure. Spas wired in any other way will void your war...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 9 rcd wiring diagram.

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 10 installing the inground shell.

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 11 equipment pack plumbing connections the example shown below is typical for a system with two pumps with external heater and external filter. Designer spa specifications dij401 and dij405: equipment pack...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 12 air test the air test requires a wet/dry vacuum. Locate the plumbing line you wish to identify and secure the vacuum hose to cut open end. Turn on the vacuum, enter the spa and listen for vacuum suction...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 13 connecting plumbing to remote equipment connecting the plumbing from the spa to the equip- ment pack must be performed in accordance to local and city codes. Note: most codes require plumbing to be rigi...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 14 once topside panel operation is verified. Turn off 7. Power, disconnect the extension loom from the circuit board and gently route through conduit to complete installation. Note: this loom and its conne...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 15.

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 16 pouring the deck it is recommended that all electrical hook ups and all plumbing be completed before pouring the concrete. Make certain all electrical inspections on lights, bond- ing and all other elec...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B operating your spa www.Calspas.Com 17 9800 electronic control operation initial start-up when first powered up, your spa will perform a self-diagnostic check and then automatically go into priming mode. The topside will display pr to indicate this. Priming mode...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B operating your spa www.Calspas.Com 18 on, the equipment will automatically turn off after 15 minutes. Light press the “light” button to turn the spa light on and off and to shift between dim and bright settings if your light is dimmable. On dim, the control pan...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B operating your spa www.Calspas.Com 19 your new cal spa comes equipped with an electric heater. Following the directions listed below will ensure the most efficient operation: note: this method is only for spa usage under two hours a week. Keep the spa’s operati...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B operating your spa www.Calspas.Com 20 diagnostic messages message meaning action required no message on display 1) spa temperature is unknown. 1) after pump has been running for 2 minutes tempera- ture will be displayed. 2) spa is in economy or sleep mode. 2) i...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B operating your spa www.Calspas.Com 21 message meaning action required hh ohh overheat protection (spa is shut- down). One sensor has detected 118˚f (48˚c) at the heater. Do not enter the water! Remove the spa cover and allow spa to cool below 107˚f (42˚c). Pres...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B operating your spa www.Calspas.Com 22 adjustable jets almost all of the jets in your spa are adjustable. Rotating the face of an adjustable jet to the left (counter-clockwise) will decrease the amount of water flow through the jet. Rotating the face of an adjus...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B clear w ater plan www.Calspas.Com 23 clear water plan this section is intended for new spa owners with no experience with water chemistry. Everyone’s ex- perience with maintaining water quality is different, but there are some general concepts you need to know....

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B clear w ater plan www.Calspas.Com 24 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 •...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B clear w ater plan www.Calspas.Com 25 using chlorine as a sanitizer if you choose to use chlorine as a sanitizer, only use granulated chlorine, not liquid chlorine. We recommend you use only cal spas “chlorinating granules”. Once a week, check the chlorine level...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B clear w ater plan www.Calspas.Com 26 testing for: ideal range (ppm) chemicals to use: minimum maximum to raise to lower chlorine level without ozonator with ozonator 3.0 5.0 2.0 4.0 chlorinating granules bromine level without ozonator with ozonator 6.7 11.0 5.7...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B clear w ater plan www.Calspas.Com 27 “bather load” is the term used to describe the num- ber of people using a spa, combined with the length of usage, and the frequency of usage. All these fac- tors have a great effect on the spa water. The higher the bather lo...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B clear w ater plan www.Calspas.Com 28 we recommend you use cal spas chemicals only. Other brands of chemicals may have similar names and/or usage descriptions but due to manufacturing differences, use of other chemicals can increase the likelihood of under- or o...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B clear w ater plan www.Calspas.Com 29 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....

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B clear w ater plan www.Calspas.Com 30 del zone eclipse ozonator the del zone eclipse ozone generator releases ozone into the spa water. You will still need to test for chlorine and occasionally replenish it to return the chlorine level to the baseline. This plan...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B clear w ater plan www.Calspas.Com 31 troubleshooting water clarity problems problem probable causes possible solutions cloudy water dirty filter • excessive oils / organic mat- • ter improper sanitization • suspended particles / organ- • ic matter overused or o...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B cleaning and maintenance www.Calspas.Com 32 removing and reseating the pillows you can remove the pillows for cleaning and maintenance quickly and easily. This method works for all types of pillows. Grab the lower edge of the pillow with both hands firmly and p...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B cleaning and maintenance www.Calspas.Com 33 draining your spa your spa should be drained every four to six months, and refilled with fresh tap water. The following is the recommended method for draining your spa. Turn off the power at the breaker. 1. Remove all...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B cleaning and maintenance www.Calspas.Com 34 cleaning the cover, shell and pillows due to the constant punishment your spa cover and pillows receive, you should protect them by applying vinyl and leather cleaner as part of your monthly maintenance plan. Cal spas...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B cleaning and maintenance www.Calspas.Com 35 fast sheen (spa finish protecting wax) cal spas™ fast sheen is an essential part of main- taining your spa’s finish. Through normal use, the spa’s finish can accumulate dirt, oil, and calcium, causing a rough feel and...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B appendix www.Calspas.Com 36 appendix replacement parts jets cxw 5 .5” storm standard gray plu21703425 stainless steel plu21703624 mfw 3” micro flow standard gray plu21703432 stainless steel plu21703631 ew 2” euro standard gray plu21703420 stainless steel plu217...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B appendix www.Calspas.Com 37 keeping fit with your cal spa important: always consult your physician before starting any exercise activity or program. The fitness series spas feature rubber exercise bands. When stretched, these bands create a high tension conditi...

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B appendix www.Calspas.Com 38 connecting the exercise equipment the drawings below show different ways the exercise kit can be connected depending on the exercises you wish to do..

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    2009 inground spas ltr20091002, rev. B appendix www.Calspas.Com 39 cal spas™ chemicals.

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    Ltr20091002, rev. B 1/30/09 lms customer service department 1462 east ninth street pomona, ca 91766 toll free: 1-800-cal-spas fax: 1-909-629-3890 www.Calspas.Com.