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Dimension One Spas 1998 Owner's Manual

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    D i m e n s i o n o n e s p a s 1998 owner’s manual.

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8 spa features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-14 jet system selector valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 jet option...

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    1 1998 owner’s manual when installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including: 1) warning: to reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times. 2) warning: a grounding wire...

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    2 1998 owner’s manual 7) e l e c t r i c a l s u p p ly: the electrical supply for this product must include a suitably rated switch or circuit breaker to open all ungrounded supply conductors to comply with section 422-20 of the national electrical code, a n s i / n f pa 70-1993. The disconnect mus...

  • Page 5: Save These Instructions.

    3 1998 owner’s manual grounding, or the symbol * is located inside the supply terminal box or compartment. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this terminal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the electric supply service panel with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to th...

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    4 1998 owner’s manual warning: people with infectious diseases should not use a spa or hot tub. Avertissement: les personnes atteintes de maladies infectieuses ne devraient pas utiliser une cuve de relaxation. Warning: to avoid injury exercise care when entering or exiting the spa or hot tub. Averti...

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    5 1998 owner’s manual warning: do not use a spa or hot tub immediately following strenuous exercise. Avertissement: ne pas utiliser une cuve de relaxation immediatement aprÈs un exercice satigant. Warning: prolonged immersion in a spa or hot tub may be injurious to your health. Av e r t i s s e m e ...

  • Page 8: Save These Instructions

    6 1998 owner’s manual e) fetal damage in pregnant women; and f) unconsciousness and danger of drowning. Warning: the use of alcohol or drugs can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas. Avertissement: la consommation d’alcool ou de drogue augmente considÈrablement les ri...

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    7 1998 owner’s manual the spa and keep the spa cover secure in high-wind conditions. There is no representation that the cover, clip tie downs, or actual locks will prevent access to the spa. Do’s and don’ts • do test water temperature with your hand before entering to be sure that it’s comfortable....

  • Page 10: Warning

    8 1998 owner’s manual warning sign each spa has been provided with a warning sign which outlines safety precautions. This sign should be permanently placed in a location that is visible to the spa user. Replacement signs can be obtained from: dimension one spas 2611 business park drive vista, ca 920...

  • Page 11: Spa Features

    9 1998 owner’s manual congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest portable spas available. Take the time to read these instructions carefully. If installed and maintained properly your spa will provide many years of enjoyable, trouble-free operation. Read all of the instructions and view y...

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    10 1998 owner’s manual additional features of the, diplomat, chairman, californian, nautilus, aurora i and aurora ii: • scrolling message center with digital display self-diagnostic, instructional, and maintenance messages • ultra pure ™ water management system • neckflex ™ jet pillow • twin long li...

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    11 1998 owner’s manual additionally, the variable circulation rotator jet can be adjusted to user preference, adding to the overall flexibility of the spa's jetting systems. The aquaped foot jet located in the bottom of the footwell of the californian, nautilus, aurora i, aurora ii, and arena also h...

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    12 1998 owner’s manual combined with water and re-injected through a secondary ozone jet back into the spa, virtually eliminating the negative attributes of off gassing experienced with conventional systems. The ultra pure water management system provides the most efficient method of mixing ozone ga...

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    13 1998 owner’s manual chemistry such as ph and total alkalinity must adhere to the manufactur- er’s instructions relative to that specific product. As dimension one spas has no control over the water source used in any spa application, it will not be responsible for any staining below the water lin...

  • Page 16: Instructions For Your Sp A

    14 1998 owner’s manual positioning your spa because your spa is completely self-contained, you can locate it just about anywhere you wish... On a deck, patio or even indoors. Just be sure to position it above ground, in an area with good drainage, and on a level, continuous surface that contacts the...

  • Page 17: Hook-Up Instructions

    15 1998 owner’s manual electrical req u irements and hook-up instructions electrical hook -up instructions note: do not turn on electrical power to your spa until told to do so later in this manual. Have a licensed electrician run the required 240 volt power line to the spa installation site. The po...

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    16 1998 owner’s manual electrical requirement chart to hook-up your spa, follow these instructions: 1) remove the screws holding the ventilated equipment access panel to the front of the spa cabinet and set the panel aside. 2) loosen the four screws located on the front of the black equipment contro...

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    17 1998 owner’s manual 5) electrical hook-up is now complete. Do not replace the ventilated equipment access panel yet. If you have an interlude, arena, triad or quadra please turn to the next page for initial start-up information. If you have a diplomat, chairman, californian, nautilus, aurora i or...

  • Page 20: Initial St Art-Up For The

    18 1998 owner’s manual 1) before filling your spa, install the hose bib that is included in the owner’s manual packet located in the equipment compartment. Screw the hose bib onto the male fitting located at the bottom of the spa on the pedestal, to the lower left of the equipment compartment. Close...

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    19 1998 owner’s manual range” figures. I.E. At 105˚ f the temperature will read “or5” and at 106˚ f the temperature will read “or6”. Water temperatures in excess of 104˚ f should be used with extreme caution. Note: on initial start-up, you can confirm that the heater is on by looking to see that the...

  • Page 22: The Programmable Digit Al

    20 1998 owner’s manual advanced microprocessor technology has been utilized to produce the programmable digital control. Easy to use and understand, dimension one spas has put every spa function within fingertip control. Temperature setting, jet power control, and the spa light are all spaside acces...

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    21 1998 owner’s manual temperature pads pushing the up pad increases the temperature and pushing the down pad decreases the temperature. Push the respective pad one time for each degree of temperature change. The existing spa water temperature will remain in the digital display window until a temper...

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    22 1998 owner’s manual note: if you do not set the proper time, the system will default to 11:59 a.M. Upon startup. Filter cycle start time to adjust the filter cycle start time, push the up or down pad as done in the clock set time programming mode to choose a time. Once the desired time is display...

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    23 1998 owner’s manual “fl”- low flow when “fl” is displayed, check the following: 1) check the water level to see if it is too low. If the water level is too low, fill the spa to one to two inches above the bottom of the tile line. 2) a flow switch has malfunctioned. The spa will operate but the he...

  • Page 26: Initial Star T-Up For The

    24 1998 owner’s manual 1) before filling your spa, install the black plastic hose bib that is included in the owner's manual packet located in the equipment com- partment. Screw it onto the male fitting at the bottom of the spa on the pedestal, to the lower left of the equipment compartment. Close t...

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    25 1998 owner’s manual 5) when the jets are in full operation, close both bleeder valves and push the up pad until the desired spa temperature is indicated on the display screen. In a few seconds, the screen will start displaying the current spa water temperature again. The maximum temperature that ...

  • Page 28: The Scrolling Message Center

    26 1998 owner’s manual advanced microprocessor technology has been utilized to produce the scrolling message center. The most technologically advanced spa con- trol in the world is also the easiest to operate. Dimension one spas has put every spa function within fingertip control. Temperature settin...

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    27 1998 owner’s manual light control: push the light control pad once to activate the brightest setting. A sec- ond push will activate the medium setting and a third push will activate the dimmest setting. The bottom line of the lcd will read the light level for 5 seconds (i.E. Light high, light med...

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    28 1998 owner’s manual spa programming, the spa will automatically exit the programming sequence and revert to the pre-set factory default settings. To initiate the programming sequence at any time, push the program pad. To exit the programming sequence at any time, push the enter pad. Setting the t...

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    29 1998 owner’s manual desired filter cycle length appears in the lcd, push the program pad to select it. The pre-set factory default is 60 minutes. Number of filter cycles after setting the length of the filter cycle, you will be prompted to set the number of filter cycles. The top line of the lcd ...

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    30 1998 owner’s manual 2) push the icon (logo) pad. 3) push the enter pad. To unlock the panel: all the following pads must be pushed within 3 sec- onds: 1) push the enter pad. 2) push the enter pad. 3) push the icon (logo) pad. When the last pad is pushed all pads will be active. Programming lock t...

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    31 1998 owner’s manual 2) push the program pad 3) push the enter pad the top line of the lcd will read “reset?” the bottom line of the lcd will read “if so, push icon” 4) push the icon pad to reset the entire control system to factory defaults. Scrolling message center messages because of the advanc...

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    32 1998 owner’s manual not use ultravision, push the dimension one spas icon (logo) pad to reset the system. Note: if you purchased an ultravision cartridge subsequent to the ini- tial start up of your spa, please do a 'hard reset' of the system as outlined on the preceding page to reset the six mon...

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    33 1998 owner’s manual will not activate. Contact your local authorized dimension one spas dealer. Flow sensor when “flow sensor” is displayed on the lcd, the flow switch has malfunctioned. Contact your local authorized dimension one spas deal- er, or authorized service center. Ice when “ice” and th...

  • Page 36: Water Chemistr Y

    34 1998 owner’s manual with a 30 day battery back up to preserve program settings during power outages. This battery back up will not provide power to heat or operate the spa. Maintaining proper water chemistry is imperative to maintaining safe water and preventing possible damage to your spa compon...

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    35 1998 owner’s manual proper strength or type for your spa. Use of the wrong chemicals can be dangerous and may void the warranty on your spa. Water testing it is recommended that you test your spa water regularly with an accurate test kit or test strips. These are available from your local authori...

  • Page 38

    36 1998 owner’s manual bromine is the most common sanitizer used in spas. Bacteria can be con- trolled by maintaining a proper total bromine level of 3.0 to 5.0 ppm. Brominating tablets are a convenient and effective source of bromine for your spa. Do not drop bromine tablets directly into the water...

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    37 1998 owner’s manual in 20 minutes. Shock treatment (potassium peroxymonosulfate) even with regular sanitization, shock treatment may be necessary on occasion. Shock treatment is recommended over super chlorination because it does not add additional sanitizer to the water. It is also effec- tive i...

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    38 1998 owner’s manual your spa equipment. Total alkalinity total alkalinity is the amount of carbonate, bicarbonate and hydroxyl ions in the water. Ta (total alkalinity) affects and buffers the ph of the water. With high ta above 160, ph resists adjustment. With low ta below 130, ph is unstable and...

  • Page 41: Care For Your Sp A

    39 1998 owner’s manual draining your spa all dimension one spas are gravity drained. Do not drain water onto your lawn or plants unless all of the bromine or chlorine has dissipated from the spa water. The sanitizer in your spa water can be dissipated very quickly by leaving the spa cover off and ex...

  • Page 42

    40 1998 owner’s manual to clean the ultra pure filter element for those spas with ultra pure, remove the skimmer access lid and pull up on the ultra pure filter flange. Next, pull the filter element out by twisting the molded handle until the filter is loosened. Clean the element with a high pressur...

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    41 1998 owner’s manual the spa shell as this will cause suds build up in your spa water and you'll find yourself changing the water more frequently than should be neces- sary. Caution: do not use “409” type cleaners or other caustic solutions as they may damage the spa shell surface and void the war...

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    42 1998 owner’s manual people. Try to get as much water out of the plumbing lines and equip- ment as possible. If you want to use the spa water on surrounding vege- tation, make sure that it is free of sanitizers. When the spa is completely drained, leave the hose bib open and open the pump drain va...

  • Page 45

    43 1998 owner’s manual 2) failure of spa to reach desired temperature because the set tempera- ture is not turned up high enough. Maximum thermostat setting is approximately 106˚ f. 3) burned out spa light. Bulbs are not covered. 4) spa water chemistry is the responsibility of the spa owner. Cloudy,...

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    44 troubleshooting 1. Spa will not come on in any mode 2. Spa does not heat 3. Pulsating jets 4. Poor jet action or no jet action 5. Spa temperature erratic 6. Spa light out 7. Spa comes on by itself 8. Pump shuts down unexpectedly while in use a. No power to spa a. Temperature setting is too low b....

  • Page 47: Glossary of Terms

    45 glossary of terms bleeder valve - a small valve used to relieve or expel air from the spa’s plumbing or pump. Circulation pump - a small pump that circulates the water in the spa continuously. Dry firing - turning the heater element on when there is no water in the heater. Gfci - ground f ault ci...

  • Page 48

    46 1999 owner’s manual power hook-up for the californian, nautilus, aurora, aurora ii, diplomat and chairman (240v) power hook-up for the interlude, arena, quadra and triad (240v) power hook-up for the quadra (120v).

  • Page 49: Wiring Diagram

    47 wiring diagram wiring diagram.