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Caldera GENEVA Owner's Manual
Summary of GENEVA
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Paradise series portable spa owner’s manual geneva • niagara hawaiian • tahitian martinique • kauai quality spas and gazebos since 1976..
Page 2: Table of Contents
Table of contents set up and installation • site selection and preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 • equipment compartment access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 • electrical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 maintenance • important maintenance procedures ...
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Important service information dealer: address: phone: date of purchase: electrician: installation date: spa serial #: model #: optional equipment: congratulations on your new ownership of a quality caldera portable spa. This manual will help you with every aspect of operation as well as provide help...
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Important safety instructions read and follow all instructions 1. Danger - risk of accidental drowning. Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent unautho- rized access by children. To avoid accidents, ensure that children cannot use this spa unless they are under adult supervision at all times. 2...
Page 5: Set Up and Installation
Set up and installation 30 i nch es m inim um 30 inches minimum equ ipm ent acc ess equipment access ar ea area equipment compartment access when considering an installation site, always allow for a minimum access space of 30 inches in front of the equip- ment compartment of the spa. This provides a...
Page 6: Electrical Installation
Spa control module circuit breaker panel (house) g.F.C.I. 1 2 3 4 5 tb 1 a b hot electrical installation 240v wiring schematic diagram power connection to connect power to the spa, refer to “240 volt wiring schematic diagram” and “power connection access” illustrations above, then proceed with the f...
Page 7: Start-Up Instructions
Page 5 start-up instructions once the spa is placed on a proper foundation and con- nected to the appropriate electrical service, the spa may be filled and made ready for use. For best results, read each step in its entirety before proceeding with that step. 1. Prepare spa for filling • clear all de...
Page 8: Start-Up Instructions
Page 6 9. Install the spa cover • place the cover squarely on the spa. • position the tie-down locks included with your cover on the side of the spa so that they are easily reached by the cover tie-down straps. Allow for about 1/2” to 3/4” slack in the straps to make it easy to insert straps into lo...
Page 9: Customizing Your Massage
Customizing your massage page 7 your caldera spa offers numerous ways for you to cus- tomize your massage experience. Experimentation is the best way to find what feels best to you. Try sitting in dif- ferent seats, adjusting the power diverters, air controls and jet nozzles and turning each pump on...
Page 10: Operation - Control Panel
Operation - control panel page 8 liquid crystal display (lcd) mode touch pad selects standard or economy operating mode spa-side control operation your spa-side control system consists of an illuminated liquid crystal display (lcd) and convenient touch pads that allow you to set the water temperatur...
Page 11: Operation - Control Panel
Standard or economy mode when in economy mode, “econ” flashes alternately with the water temperature on the lcd. The heater oper- ates only during skim/filter cycles to heat the spa water with the following exception: should the spa water tem- perature fall below 20 0 f of set temperature, the heate...
Page 12: Maintenance
Maintenance 3 days a week check water level. Make certain water level is 1 inch above the highest jet. Check and adjust chlorine level to 1.0 to 3.0 ppm if chlorine is used as sanitizer. If bromine is used, check weekly. Once a week test the spa water using test strips or test kit. Adjust ph and tot...
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Typical equipment compartment: geneva • niagara • tahitian • hawaiian a b c d e f g h i p p k l m n o j j q a. Caldera pure water ozone system. (option) b. Control module/wiring access panel. C. Plugs/receptacles - spa component connection. D. Knife valve (2), hydro jet pump # 2. E. Union (2), hydro...
Page 14: Maintenance
Filter cartridge removal and cleaning instructions turn the power to the spa off, then proceed as follows: 1. Push down slightly and turn filter basket counter-clock- wise to unlock, then pull the basket and weir out. 2. Carefully pull up the filter cartridge and bring it out of the spa. 3. Rinse ca...
Page 15: Maintenance
Suction cover removal suction cover screw 1 1/2 in. Npt freeze plug maintenance spa cover care cleaning and vinyl care keep the cover clean. As often as is necessary wash with mild soap and rinse with clean potable water. Do not use solvents, petrole- um products, abrasive cleaners or strong deterge...
Page 16: Maintenance
1. Trip all gfci breakers in sub-panel, or main electrical panel. 2. Remove the equipment compartment access door. 3. Locate the end of the drain hose and lift it above the water level. (requires clipping plastic tie the first time.) 4. Unscrew and remove the drain cap. 5. Attach drain hose to a gar...
Page 17: Balancing The Spa Water
Balancing the spa water reaches 120 ppm. If the alkalinity is high, it should be low- ered by using spa down (1 oz. At a time). 5. After the alkalinity is properly adjusted, the ph is next. If the ph is above 7.8, use spa down (1 oz. At a time) to lower it to the acceptable range. If the ph is below...
Page 18: Water Maintenance
Water purification with ozone (option) the caldera pure water ozone system produces ozone to “burn out” water contaminants, bacteria and viruses through the process of oxidation. Ozone is continually pro- duced and distributed to the spa during the filtration/skim/filter cycles. Ozone does not repla...
Page 19: Spa Water Troubleshooting
Spa water troubleshooting page 17 cloudy water • inadequate filtration/dirty filter. • clean filter with a filter cleaner or degreaser. • excessive oils/organic matter. • shock the spa with “renew”. • improper sanitation. • increase sanitizer to recommended level. • high ph and/or high alkalinity. •...
Page 20: Spa Troubleshooting
Spa troubleshooting page 18 • reset circuit breaker. • reset gfci. • let cool for 1 hour. Motor overload will reset automatically. If problem persists, contact your caldera dealer. • disconnect spa and contact your caldera dealer. • add water to normal level (1 inch above highest jet). • open all kn...
Page 21: O P T I O N S
O p t i o n s lcd messages ozone (flashing) - the ozone generator’s uv lamp has burned out. Contact your caldera dealer for a replacement. Economy - “econ” flashing alternately with the current spa water temperature (the spa is in the economy mode). “econ” flashing alternately with current water tem...
Page 22: Notes
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Page 24: Spa Specifications*
Caldera spas . . . Quality spas and gazebos since 1976. *dimensions, weights and capacities are approximate. 89 in. X 89 in. X 38 in. 475 gal. 836 lbs. 4,784 lbs. 1.5 hp, 2 speed, 240v 1.5 hp, single speed, 240v 1 hp, 240v 240v, 50 amp 240v, 4.0 kw 120v 12v 75 sq. Ft. Cartridge 89 in. X 89 in. X 38 ...