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2011 north american l.A. Spas in-fit swim spa owner’s manual.
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Table of contents water balance ......................................... 20 water chemistry .............................................. 20 start-up procedures ........................................ 20 water quality ................................................... 20 ph control ................
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2 rev. 2011-5-26 letter of introduction dear valued customer: congratulations. On behalf of the entire l.A. Spas family, thank you for your decision to purchase one of our products. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this owner’s manual, however, l.A. Spas reserves the right to mod...
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3 rev. 2011-5-26 spa record keeping information serial number location the serial number is located in the lower right corner of the equipment access panel on the front of the spa. Please fill in the information below spa information: model _______________ color _______________ serial # ____________...
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4 rev. 2011-5-26 important safety instructions read and follow all instructions read the entire owner’s manual & safety instructions before operating the spa. When installing the spa, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Warning: to reduce the risk of injur...
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5 rev. 2011-5-26 c. Before entering a spa, the user should check the water temperature with an accurate thermometer since tolerance of water temperature regulating devices can vary and not reflect the proper temperature. D. The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or during spa use is prohibi...
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6 rev. 2011-5-26 hyperthermia information hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above normal body temperature of 98.6°f (37°c). The symptoms of hyperthermia include: dizziness fainting drowsiness lethargy increase in internal body temperature t...
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7 rev. 2011-5-26 safety sign each spa has been provided with a warning sign that outlines safety precautions. This sign should be permanently placed in a location that is visible to all spa users. This sign has been mounted permanently to the front of the spa. Replacement signs can be obtained from:...
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8 rev. 2011-5-26 spa equipped safety devices your spa is equipped with the following safety features: 1. Overheat protection – a water temperature sensor circuit in the system will monitor the water temperature. If the temperature reaches 112°f (44°c), the pump and all accessories will shut off. The...
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9 rev. 2011-5-26 important safety instructions for canada safety information read and follow all instructions when using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. A colored terminal or a terminal marked g, gr, ground, grounding, or the...
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10 rev. 2011-5-26 warning: do not use drugs or alcohol before or during the use of a spa or hot tub to avoid unconsciousness and possible drowning. Avertissement: pour eviter l’evanouissement et la noyade eventuelle, ne prendre ni drogue ni alcool avant d’utiliser une cuve de relaxation ni quand on ...
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11 rev. 2011-5-26 installation instructions read all instructions in this manual prior to having your spa installed at the selected location, whether indoors or outdoors. Improper installation may result in equipment damage and void the warranty. Surface and pad requirements 1. We recommend that you...
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12 rev. 2011-5-26 4. This spa must be connected to a dedicated branch circuit. 5. The electrical supply for this spa must include a suitably rated switch or circuit breaker to open all ungrounded supply conductors to comply with section 422-20 of the national electric code (nec). A disconnect switch...
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13 rev. 2011-5-26 initial start-up instructions do not turn on the power to the spa when the spa is empty or partially filled. 1. Ensure the circuit breaker to the spa is off. 2. Rotate all the jets in the spa to a counterclockwise position (fully open position). 3. Ensure the gate valve is open ful...
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Operating instructions control panel ml900 main control panel ml400 auxiliary control panel these easy to use controls have been pre-programmed to be “plug and play”. Turn the power on, adjust the desired temperature and the system is ready to go. If there are situations that require additional filt...
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15 rev. 2011-5-26 leveler key is associated with the leveler swim jet. Press the leveler key once to turn on the leveler swim pump. Press the leveler key again to turn off the pump. 5. Spa jets key: spa jets key is associated with the therapy jets. Press the spa jets key once to turn the spa pump on...
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16 rev. 2011-5-26 the mode/prog key is used to switch between program modes. The spa is factory equipped with three program modes: standard, economy, and sleep modes. Press the mode/prog key to enter mode programming, press the cool key to cycle through to desired mode. The control panel display fla...
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17 rev. 2011-5-26 increments of 5 minutes. Press the mode/prog key to accept the minute setting and proceed to programming the filter 2 start time. 4. Filter 2 start time: after setting the end time of the first filter cycle, the control panel will display set filter 2 and a flashing “start time” ic...
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Water features and water feature control vavle your spa may be equipped with water features. They are turned on/off by the water feature control valve. Turn the valve handle clockwise to turn the water features on, and counterclockwise to turn the water features off. Water features are always suppli...
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19 rev. 2011-5-26 track up/down – press the track up/down to function the followings. • radio mode: to select the next or previous preset station. Press and hold the track up/down key to seek up or down to the next station. Scan mode stops as soon as a strong station is found. • weather band mode: t...
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20 rev. 2011-5-26 water balance water chemistry maintaining proper water chemistry is imperative to maintaining safe water and preventing possible damage to your spa and spa components. Start-up procedures 1. Fill spa to correct level (approximately 4” above the top of the filter cartridge). 2. With...
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21 rev. 2011-5-26 water treatment sanitizers the importance of maintaining an adequate levels of sanitizer in your spa cannot be overemphasized. Warm water presents a fertile environment for the growth of bacteria and viruses. This growth is prevented when adequate sanitizer levels are continuously ...
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22 rev. 2011-5-26 shock treatments (potassium peroxymonosulfate) even with regular sanitization, shock treatment may be necessary on occasion. Shock is recommended over super chlorination because it does not add additional sanitizer to the water. It is also effective in oxidizing wastes and will red...
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23 rev. 2011-5-26 step 2: adjust ph – ideal range is between 7.4-7.6. Test water, follow directions on manufacturer’s label, and add the required amount of spa chemicals with the jets on. Step 3: adjust bromine/chlorine – ideal range is between 2-3 ppm chlorine and 3-5 ppm bromine (4-6 ppm for heavy...
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24 rev. 2011-5-26 children from entering the spa and to minimize heat loss. See your therm-rite tm spa cover owner’s manual for proper installation instructions. Spa covers should be cleaned regularly. To clean the cover, simply wipe the cover using a clean towel with a mild detergent or soap soluti...
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25 rev. 2011-5-26 troubleshooting heating system symptom problem corrective action spa water cold / spa not heating 1. Temperature setting is not at user select. Power reset caused default setting. 1. Increase temperature 2. Spa in economy mode 2. Reset to standard mode. 3. Dirty filters 3. Clean fi...
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26 rev. 2011-5-26 electrical system symptom problem corrective action spa will not turn on in any mode 1. No power 1. Check circuit breaker and/or gfci 2. Control panel unresponsive 2. Turn power off spa then back on 3. Control panel still not working 3. Call for service 4. Overheat occurred 4. Call...
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27 rev. 2011-5-26 diagnostic messages message description corrective action htr temp lmt overheat – the spa has shut down. One of the sensors has detected that the spa water is 118°f (47.8°c). Do not enter the water. Remove the spa cover and allow water to cool. Once the heater has cooled, reset by ...
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28 rev. 2011-5-26 diagnostic messages (continued) message description corrective action priming mode takes 4 min spa goes to priming mode during the initial start-up. See initial start-up instructions section (page 13). --f or --c temperature unknown. After the spa pump has been running for 1 minute...
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Wiring diagram 29 rev. 2011-5-26.