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Cal Spas LTR20111000 Owner's Manual

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Summary of LTR20111000

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    Ltr20111000, rev. D 9/14/11.

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    Copyright 2011 lms, inc. All rights reserved. Duplication without written consent is strictly prohibited. Cal spas ® , adjustable therapy system™, ats™, cal premium™, cal select™, cal stone™ ultimate fitness spa series™, and xl heat exchanger™ are registered trademarks. Due to continuous improvement...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D read this first! Www.Calspas.Com 1 important safety instructions read and follow all instructions . Warning: to reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times. Danger -- risk of accidental dr...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D read this first! Www.Calspas.Com 2 danger -- risk of electric shock: replace a damaged power cord immediately. • do not bury the power cord. • connect to a grounded, grounding-type receptacle only. • save these instructions . Warning: people with infectious dise...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D pr eparing f or your ne w p or tab le spa www.Calspas.Com 3 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 ga...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D pr eparing f or your ne w p or tab le spa www.Calspas.Com 4 preparing a good foundation your spa needs a solid and level foundation. The area that it sits on must be able to support the weight of the spa, with water and the occupants who use it. If the foundatio...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D pr eparing f or your ne w p or tab le spa www.Calspas.Com 5 120 volt electrical installation all 240v spas must be permanently connected (hard wired) to the power supply. See the wiring diagram on page 8. These instructions describe the only acceptable electrica...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D pr eparing f or your ne w p or tab le spa www.Calspas.Com 6 240v gfci and wiring requirements all 5100dv and 6200dv control systems are set at the factory to run on the low power setting for 40 amp operation. This is the default setting. Spa owners can have thei...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D pr eparing f or your ne w p or tab le spa www.Calspas.Com 7 electrical installation for 11 kw heater shown below is the correct electrical connection for the oe9900 circuit board. Off position (down) on position (up) test mode off a1 test mode (normally off) sta...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D pr eparing f or your ne w p or tab le spa www.Calspas.Com 8 gfci wiring diagram.

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D pr eparing f or your ne w p or tab le spa www.Calspas.Com 9 filling and powering up your portable spa inspect the spa equipment . 1 . Fill the spa . 3 . This applies to all spa owners except those with the cal clarity ii bromine generator. See instructions on pa...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D pr eparing f or your ne w p or tab le spa www.Calspas.Com 10 prime the pump . 5 . Your spa will perform a self-diagnostic check and go into priming mode. When the control panel displays pr, do the following: turn on power to the spa . 4 . When the spa is filled ...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D pr eparing f or your ne w p or tab le spa www.Calspas.Com 11 priming the pump new spa owners often have difficulty the first time they start their spa and the pump fails to prime. This can be frustrating, but these simple instructions can help you. Sometimes air...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D operating your spa www.Calspas.Com 12 operating your spa 5100dv, 6200dv, and 6300dv electronic control operation these instructions will describe features and options that your particular spa may not be equipped with. Used for single pump systems used for single...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D operating your spa www.Calspas.Com 13 jet operation: one pump systems single pump systems operate on high power only. To operate the jets, press the jets button: once to turn the pump on. • twice to turn the pump off. • jet operation: two and three pump systems ...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D operating your spa www.Calspas.Com 14 temperature adjustment (range 80°f to 104°f, 26°c to 40°c) the electronic control panel displays the actual water temperature in degrees fahrenheit. The displayed temperature will only be current after the pump has been runn...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D operating your spa www.Calspas.Com 15 initial start up when first powered up, your spa will perform a self- diagnostic check and go into priming mode. When the control panel displays pr, immediately do the following: press the jets 1 button to turn on the pump a...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D operating your spa www.Calspas.Com 16 high speed may be started. Jets 2 press the “jets 2” button once to turn pump 2 on or off and to shift between low and high speeds if it is a two-speed pump. If left running, the pump will turn off after 15 minutes. Option t...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D operating your spa www.Calspas.Com 17 circulation pump this is an optional feature. The circulation pump will come on when the system is checking temperature, during filter cycles, during freeze conditions, or when another pump is on. Preset filter cycles there ...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D operating your spa www.Calspas.Com 18 periodic reminder messages press the “mode” button to reset a displayed reminder. Message frequency action required rph every 7 days test and adjust chemical levels per manufacturer’s instructions. Rsa every 7 days test and ...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D operating your spa www.Calspas.Com 19 message meaning action required lf persistent low flow problems. Heater is shut down, but other spa functions continue to run normally. Displays on the fifth occurrence of the hl or hfl message within 24 hours. Follow action...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D operating your spa www.Calspas.Com 20 electrical power efficiency your new 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....

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D operating your spa www.Calspas.Com 21 diverter knobs diverter knobs are 1” and 2” knobs located around the top of your spa. They allow you to divert water through jets from one side of the spa to the other, or in most cases from floor jets to wall jets. This is ...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D operating your spa www.Calspas.Com 22 wireless spa monitor the wireless spa monitor allows you to monitor and change your spa’s activity from a distance. The table below describes each button’s function. Light operates spa light and led mood lighting temp displa...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D w ater clarity www.Calspas.Com 23 water clarity this section is intended for new spa owners with no experience with water chemistry. Everyone’s experience with maintaining water quality is different, but there are some general concepts you need to know. Water ma...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D w ater clarity 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 • are...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D w ater clarity 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. Once a week, check the chlorine level using either a test strip or a reagent kit. See the table on th...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D w ater clarity www.Calspas.Com 26 chemical safety do not exceed chemical dosages as recommended on chemical bottles and packages. Never change chemical brands or types without completely draining, flushing and thoroughly cleaning the spa and cover first. Never m...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D w ater clarity www.Calspas.Com 27 filter cleaning 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 of...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D w ater clarity www.Calspas.Com 28 tds level indicators indicates when bromine is being generated on / off / boost diagnostics mode maintenance mode up down spa capacity amount of bromicharge™ gallons liters pounds kilograms 300 1135 3.6 1.6 400 1515 4.8 2.2 450 ...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D w ater clarity www.Calspas.Com 29 cal clarity ii settings before entering the spa, the bromine level should be tested. The bromine generator can only produce bromine when: the spa is running, • bromicharge™ has been added, and • the bromine generator is in the p...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D w ater clarity www.Calspas.Com 30 maintenance schedule each time you refill the spa follow the section “starting the spa with fresh water” on page 9 . Prior to each use test the spa water using either test strips a reagent test kit. Adjust chemical levels as nec...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D w ater clarity www.Calspas.Com 31 troubleshooting water clarity problems problem probable causes possible solutions cloudy water dirty filter • excessive oils / organic • matter improper sanitization • suspended particles / • organic matter overused or old water...

  • Page 34: Cleaning and Maintenance

    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D 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 pu...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D cleaning and maintenance www.Calspas.Com 33 draining your portable 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. Re...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D cleaning and maintenance www.Calspas.Com 34 winterizing (cold climate draining) in many areas of the country, the temperature drops below 32˚f (0°c). We recommend that you always have your spa full of water and running at normal spa temperatures (80˚f to 100˚f, ...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D cleaning and maintenance www.Calspas.Com 35 cleaning your spa spa cover and pillows due to the constant punishment your spa cover and pillows receive, you should protect them by applying a vinyl and leather cleaner as part of your monthly maintenance plan. Use a...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D using the enter tainment system www.Calspas.Com 36 some spas may be equipped with audio/visual entertainment options. Several options are available and include marine grade cd players and an ipod docking station. Each spa equipped with an audio/ visual system is...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D using the enter tainment system www.Calspas.Com 37 ipod™ docking station the ipod™ docking station is fully integrated with your cal spa. The docking station is tailored to the needs of apple ipod™ owner, although it will play most other mp3 players. The docking...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D appendix www.Calspas.Com 38 jets ed 2” euro directional plu282051w ele 2” euro no eyeball plu282050w med 3” directional plu282053w mfc 3” directional plu283050w 3 .5” directional plu283550w 3 .5” swirl plu283551w njd directional neck jet plu282052w psd 5” direct...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D appendix www.Calspas.Com 39 water diverter valves diverter valve, 2” led ready no handle plu11-4080cl diverter valve, 1” led ready no handle plu11-4090cl diverter valve cap, 2” silver used for plu4080cl plu21300633 diverter valve cap, 1” silver used for plu4090c...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D appendix www.Calspas.Com 40 lights red lens insert, jumbo spa light lit16100155 blue lens insert, jumbo spa light lit16100156 pure xl uv water sanitizer pure xl water sanitizer, complete system replacement uv lamp lit16000320 replacement quartz sleeve lit1610026...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D appendix www.Calspas.Com 41 covers diamond series di750b / di750l / di760b / di760l / di770b / di770l / di780b / di780l 84” x 84” standard rust acc01200410 standard gray acc01200411 standard slate acc01200412 standard palomino acc01200419 deluxe rust acu02200250...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D appendix www.Calspas.Com 42 es848b / es848l / es861b / es861l / es864b / es864l 93” x 93” basic rust 4” - 2.5” acc01200424 basic gray 4” - 2.5” acc01200425 basic slate 4” - 2.5” acc01200426 basic palomino 4” - 2.5” acc01200427 standard rust 5” - 3” acc01200420 s...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D appendix www.Calspas.Com 43 fitness series f1255 / f1239 93” x 141” deluxe rust acu02200390 deluxe gray acu02200391 deluxe slate acu02200392 deluxe palomino acu02200393 fp1455 / f1439 93” x 171” deluxe rust acu02200520 deluxe gray acu02200521 deluxe slate acu022...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D appendix www.Calspas.Com 44 keeping fit with your spa important: always consult your physician before starting any exercise activity or program. The ultimate fitness series spas feature rubber exercise bands. When stretched, these bands create a high tension con...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D appendix www.Calspas.Com 45 configuration course ou marche 157.5 cm bandes d’exercise ceinture d’exercise when attaching the arm bar, place the hook into the eye pad. Rowing configuration rowing bars 62” exercise bands 32” exercise bands 27” exercise band streng...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D appendix www.Calspas.Com 46 symptom possible causes possible solutions system / power problems system does not work power is turned off reset spa control pad and spa equipment do not operate no electrical power to spa turn on or reset the gfci circuit breaker. I...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D appendix www.Calspas.Com 47 symptom possible causes possible solutions water problems water is not clean for all water clarity problems, see page 21. High water consumption very high evaporation or heavy splashing use the cover and refill as necessary low water ...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D appendix www.Calspas.Com 48 symptom possible causes possible solutions pump problems pump runs constantly – will not shut off problem with circuit board contact your dealer noisy pump water level is too low add water to normal level block wall suctions or skimme...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D appendix www.Calspas.Com 49 limited warranty u .S . And canada portable spas this limited warranty is effective for portable spas manufactured after january 1, 2011 and is only valid on portable spas delivered in the united states and canada. Cal spas portable s...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D appendix www.Calspas.Com 50 non-lms authorized personnel, incorrect electrical installation, installation by unqualified personnel, installation without a permit if required by local codes, installation of any component other than by the manufacturer, acts of go...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D appendix www.Calspas.Com 51 exclusions replaceable service items such as filters, light bulbs, pillows, jet inserts, and filter covers are specifically excluded from the limited warranty. Equipment adjustments (such as pressure switch adjustments) are specifical...

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D appendix www.Calspas.Com 52.

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    2011 portable spa ltr20111000, rev. D appendix www.Calspas.Com 53.

  • Page 56: Warranty Registration

    Locating the product serial number the serial number of your spa is located on a metal plate attached to the lower right front panel of the spa. You will need this number to properly register your spa and activate coverage. Write this information in the space provided below. Spa model: _____________...