Summary of LTR20121002
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Ltr20121002, rev. A 12/30/11.
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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 spa she...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A 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 licensed ...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A 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 gates on...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A 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 15 fe...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 6 spa shell dimensions and side views ig-401.
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 7 ig-402.
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 8 ig-403.
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 9 ig-404.
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 10 ig-405.
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 11 ig-406.
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 12 ig-407.
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 13 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 warrant...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 14 gfci wiring diagram.
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 15 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 warrant...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 16 rcd wiring diagram green/ yellow (ground) green/ yellow (ground) green/ yellow (ground) circuit board.
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 17 installing the inground shell.
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 18 equipment pack plumbing connections equipment pack specifications all inground spas except igj-407: equipment pack weight = 250 lbs. Igj-407: equipment pack weight = 300 lbs. One 2.5 hp heat pump one 4 hp sw...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 19 gate/slice valves the use of gate valves is recommended on all plumb- ing lines (both suction and return lines). These valves are used to contain the spa’s water in either the equip- ment or the spa. This wi...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 20 remote equipment topside control panel the next few steps to complete the installation should be performed along with installation of the tempera- ture sensor and 12v spa light wiring (if applicable). All of...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 21 inground spa light installation in- structions on spas ordered with inground lights, the factory installs the light niche for you. The next steps of installation should be performed by a qualified licensed e...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A pr eparing f or your ne w ingr ound spa www.Calspas.Com 23 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 electrica...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A operating your spa www.Calspas.Com 24 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 will...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A operating your spa www.Calspas.Com 25 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 panel wi...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A operating your spa www.Calspas.Com 26 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 operating te...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A operating your spa www.Calspas.Com 27 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) in eco...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A operating your spa www.Calspas.Com 28 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). Press any...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A operating your spa www.Calspas.Com 29 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 adjustable...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A clear w ater plan www.Calspas.Com 30 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. Wate...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A clear w ater plan www.Calspas.Com 31 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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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A clear w ater plan www.Calspas.Com 32 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 the...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A clear w ater plan www.Calspas.Com 33 shocking the water in addition to using a chemical sanitizer, you will periodically need to shock the water. Shocking the water helps remove burned-out chemicals, bacteria, and other organic material from your spa’s water and im-...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A clear w ater plan www.Calspas.Com 34 “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 load, t...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A clear w ater plan www.Calspas.Com 35 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. Once...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A cleaning and maintenance www.Calspas.Com 36 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 pull u...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A cleaning and maintenance www.Calspas.Com 37 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 filt...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A cleaning and maintenance www.Calspas.Com 38 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 pro...
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Inground spas ltr20121002, rev. A appendix www.Calspas.Com 39 appendix replacement parts jets ele 2” euro no eyeball plu282050w mfc 3” directional plu283050w psr 5” rim plu285052w sw swim standard face plu21700565 lights light inground 100w 120v 30’ lit16000100 walfitting, clear lens cap, jumbo spa ...
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Ltr20121002, rev. A 12/30/11 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.