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MAAX 300 Series Owner's Manual

Manual is about: 2014 MAAX Spas Industries

Summary of 300 Series

  • Page 1

    1 owner’s manual e nglish your new spa’s gfci will trip. A ground fault interrupter (gfci) trip test must occur to allow proper spa function. Spas that come with mxbp20 and mxbp501 control sys- tems come with special instructions for the installer/ electrician. If they have not already advised you o...

  • Page 2: Save These Instructions

    2 owner’s manual e nglish warning: children should not use spas or hot tubs without adult supervision. Warning: do not use spas or hot tubs unless all suction guards are installed to prevent body and hair entrapment. Warning: pregnant, or possibly pregnant, women should consult a physician before us...

  • Page 3

    3 owner’s manual e nglish table of contents gfci alert.............................................................1 important safety warnings...............................2 table of contents................................................3 important safety instructions..........................5 d...

  • Page 4

    4 owner’s manual e nglish adjusting filtration..............................................38 wi-fi connectivity................................................38 gfci trip test.........................................................38 tp800 control panel.........................................39...

  • Page 5

    5 owner’s manual e nglish important safety instructions 1. Warning - to reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to use spa unless they are closely supervised at all times. 2. A wire connector is provided on this unit to connect a minimum 6 awg (5.15 mm 2 ) solid copper conductor between thi...

  • Page 6: Save All Instructions

    6 owner’s manual e nglish to avoid risk of electrical shock: 1. A green colored terminal or a terminal marked g, gr, ground, grounding, or the international symbol is located on the side of the supply terminal box or compartment. This terminal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the...

  • Page 7: Dos and Don’Ts of Spa Care

    7 owner’s manual e nglish dos and don’ts of spa care do: • save these instructions! • replace the cover immediately after use. • keep the cover locked when spa is not in use. • be aware of the dangers of a wet and slippery surface. Use caution when entering and exiting your spa. • have a licensed el...

  • Page 8

    8 owner’s manual e nglish spa installation danger: electrical shock risk. Install at least 1.5m from all metal surfaces 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 nationa...

  • Page 9

    9 owner’s manual e nglish spa system components a. Filter skimmer/weir: removes floating debris from the water surface, provides a water return path to equipment, and houses water filter element. B. Topside control panel: used to control temperature setting, pump for jets, and light. C. Air controls...

  • Page 10

    10 owner’s manual e nglish spa components reference only. Equipment is not always as shown. A. Pumps (one pump or more, depending on model): low speed for efficient water circulation during filtration and heating; high speed for maximum action of the jets. The pump functions are activated by topside...

  • Page 11: Never Shut All Full Sized

    11 owner’s manual e nglish jets and air controls jets all spa jets are individually engineered to provide a unique hydro-massage. Depending on the model, your spa will have a combination of the following jets. Directional jets positioned to focus on large muscle groups, these jets deliver a concentr...

  • Page 12

    12 owner’s manual e nglish air controls the intensity of the jet action can be controlled by altering the amount of air injected with water through the jets. Your spa has one or more air controls located on the lip of the spa. Each control activates air to specific jets in the spa allowing you to cr...

  • Page 13

    13 owner’s manual e nglish electrical information important safety instructions all electrical connections to this spa package must be done by qualified licensed electrician in accordance with national electrical code (nec) and with state/local electrical codes in effect at the time of installation....

  • Page 14

    14 owner’s manual e nglish spas installed for 240 volt, 60 hz, single phase operation require a 4-wire, 60, 50, 40 or 30 amp., 240 volt sub-feed in non-metallic pipe to the spa equipment compartment (line 1, line 2, neutral and ground). A green colored terminal (or wire connector marked “g”, or “gr”...

  • Page 15: 120 Volt Installation Units

    15 owner’s manual e nglish 120 volt installation units electrical requirements letter requirement e - 120 volt/40 amp. - 60 hz - single phase - 3-wire service (line 1, neutral and ground) f - 120 volt/30 amp. - 60 hz - single phase - 3-wire service (line 1, neutral and ground) g - 120 volt/20 amp. -...

  • Page 16

    16 owner’s manual e nglish dedicated 240v units without blower model 240v/60a 240v/50a 240v/40a 240v/30a 9000 b1 c2 8500 b1 c2 8000 b1 c2 7500 b1 c2 7000 b1 c2 5600 a1 c2 5400 a1 c2 5300 a1 c2 5200 a1 c2 5100 (240v) c1 d2 4600 b1 d2 4400 b1 d2 4200 b1 d2 4100 c1 d2 811 a1 c2 781 a1 c2 780 a1 c2 581 ...

  • Page 17

    17 owner’s manual e nglish dedicated 240v units without blower (continued) model 240v/60a 240v/50a 240v/40a 240v/30a 311 b1 d2 amour b1 c2 cabaret a1 c2 chateau a1 c2 elegant a1 c2 envie a1 c2 es a1 esr a1 c2 esx a1 c2 fontaine a1 c2 grand a1 c2 intrigue b1 c2 joli a1 c2 monarque a1 c2 mystique a1 c...

  • Page 18

    18 owner’s manual e nglish dedicated 240v units with blower model 240v/60a 240v/50a 240v/40a 240v/30a 9000 a1 c2 8500 a1 c2 8000 a1 c2 7500 a1 c2 7000 a1 c2 5600 a1 c2 5400 a1 c2 5300 a1 c2 5200 a1 c2 5100 (240v) b1 c2 4600 a1 c2 4400 a1 c2 4200 a1 c2 4100 b1 d2 811 a1 c2 781 a1 c2 780 a1 c2 581 a1 ...

  • Page 19

    19 owner’s manual e nglish dedicated 240v units with blower (continued) model 240v/60a 240v/50a 240v/40a 240v/30a 311 b1 d2 amour b1 c2 cabaret a1 c2 chateau a1 c2 elegant a1 c2 envie a1 c2 es a1 esr a1 c2 esx a1 c2 fontaine a1 c2 grand a1 c2 intrigue b1 c2 joli a1 c2 monarque a1 c2 mystique a1 c2 n...

  • Page 20

    20 owner’s manual e nglish convertible units with gfci cord model cord connected 120v/30a cord connected 120v/15a cord included 120v/30a cord included 120v/15a 101 f1 h2 m50 f1 h2 m61 f1 h2 m71 f1 h2 duet f1 h2 image f1 h2 forte f1 h2 voeux f1 h2 convertible units without gfci cord model 120v/40a 12...

  • Page 21: Without Full Water Flow.

    21 owner’s manual e nglish start up procedures follow recommendations for site location and electrical connection. The water line on the weir door is the level at which the water should be maintained. 1. Fill the spa through the filter hole to 6” (15.5cm) below the top of the spa with tap water. Nev...

  • Page 22

    22 owner’s manual e nglish the 300 control system offers you simplicity in spa control. The backlit, liquid crystal display (lcd) displays current temperature, set water temperature, and operating mode settings. Each feature is actuated through the control panel pad. Touch the appropriate button to ...

  • Page 23

    23 owner’s manual e nglish 1 touch = low therapy jets 2 touches = high therapy jets 3 touches = off the low speed operation of pump 1 is timed to automatically turn off after two hours of operation. The high speed operation of pump 1 is timed to automatically turn off after 15 minutes of operation. ...

  • Page 24

    24 owner’s manual e nglish hour increments of 1- 8. For example, a 2 hour cycle will complete once every 12 hours for a total of 4 hours per day. The amount of time needed to filter your spa will depend on usage and ambient conditions. You will need to program your filter cycles based upon your pers...

  • Page 25

    25 owner’s manual e nglish the 501 controls offer you simplicity in spa control. The backlit, liquid crystal display (lcd) displays current temperature, set water temperature, and operating mode settings. Each feature is actuated through the control panel pad. Touch the appropriate button to activat...

  • Page 26

    26 owner’s manual e nglish temperature controls the maximum set temperature is 104°f (40°c) and the minimum set temperature is 80°f (26°c). The current water temperature or, if the pump has not been running, two dashes, will show on the display. If dashes are displayed, you must first start the pump...

  • Page 27

    27 owner’s manual e nglish the selected mode will be displayed in the lcd window of the control panel. When in standard mode, the letters ‘st’ are displayed, followed by the water temperature. When in economy mode, the letters ‘ec’ are displayed alternately with the water temperature. When in sleep ...

  • Page 28

    28 owner’s manual e nglish changing filter cycle duration the duration of a filter cycle can be set in hour increments of 2, 4, 6, 8, or continuous. For example, a 2 hour cycle will complete once every 12 hours for a total of 4 hours per day. The amount of time needed to filter your spa will depend ...

  • Page 29

    29 owner’s manual e nglish the 504 series control panel offers you advanced spa control. The backlit, liquid crystal display (lcd) displays current water temperature, set point water temperature and operating mode settings. Each feature of the system is actuated through a control panel touch pad. To...

  • Page 30

    30 owner’s manual e nglish user’s pads user’s pads are the buttons located on the topside control panel and are used to program various spa functions (i.E., turn on spa light, set temperature, etc.). The following table defines the pads: pad use • increase temperature • change time settings • decrea...

  • Page 31

    31 owner’s manual e nglish note: pump 1 will automatically operate in low speed whenever the spa calls for a filtration cycle or heat. When this automatic activation occurs, the low speed of pump 1 cannot be turned off; however, all other control functions can be activated. Light touch the ‘light’ p...

  • Page 32

    32 owner’s manual e nglish changing filter cycle start time the start/stop times of the filter cycle correspond to 6 minutes after the spa set time is established. Set time is based on the time of day that the spa is powered up. Set time may only be changed by disconnecting power from the spa and re...

  • Page 33

    33 owner’s manual e nglish - because of the temperature differential between the warm spa cabinet interior and cooler surroundings outside, moisture is a distinct possibility inside built-in niches. Be sure to wipe these areas out with a dry cloth before connecting any portable electronic device, an...

  • Page 34: Main Menus

    34 owner’s manual e nglish tp600 control panel note: the look of your topside control panel design and buttons will vary according to brand and features available on your spa. See table below for pictures and explanation of tp600 control panel button functions. Main menus navigation navigating the e...

  • Page 35: Filling Your  Spa

    35 owner’s manual e nglish filling your spa preparation and filling fill the spa 5-6” below the lip of the spa. Open all valves and jets in the plumbing system before filling to allow as much air as possible to escape from the plumbing and the control system during the filling process. Priming mode ...

  • Page 36: Temperature & Temp Range

    36 owner’s manual e nglish circulation pump modes the circ pump (if your spa is equipped with one) operates continuously (24 hours) with the exception of turning off for 30 minutes at a time when the water temperature reaches 3°f (1.5°c) above the set temperature (most likely to happen in very hot c...

  • Page 37: Mode - Rest and Ready

    37 owner’s manual e nglish mode - rest and ready in order for the spa to heat, a pump needs to circulate water through the heater. The pump that performs this function is known as the “heater pump.” the heater pump can be either a 2-speed pump 1 or a circulation pump. If the heater pump is a 2-speed...

  • Page 38: Restricting Operation

    38 owner’s manual e nglish restricting operation the control can be restricted to prevent un- wanted use or temperature adjustments. From the main screen, activate temperature flashing. While temperature is flashing, press “light” repeatedly until “lock” appears on the screen. Pressing the temperatu...

  • Page 39

    39 owner’s manual e nglish tp800 control panel note: the look of your topside control panel design and buttons will vary according to brand and features available on your spa. See table below for pictures and explanation of tp800 control panel button functions. Button name function jets 1 jets 2 jet...

  • Page 40: The Main Screen

    40 owner’s manual e nglish the main screen spa status important information about spa operation can be seen quickly from the main screen. The most important features, including set temperature adjustment, can be accessed from this screen. The actual water temperature can be seen in large text and th...

  • Page 41: The Set Tings Screen

    41 owner’s manual e nglish one-press activation the shortcut screen requires no navigation. Each button is fixed on a specific fuction and can be used as a very simple user interface for the spa. The set tings screen pressing a “button” when instructions are given to “press a button” any of the foll...

  • Page 42: Filling Your  Spa

    42 owner’s manual e nglish ready-in-rest mode ready/rest appears in the display if the spa is in rest mode and the jets 1 button is pressed. It is assumed that the spa is being used and will heat to set temperature. While pump 1 high can be turned on and off, pump 1 low will run until set temperatur...

  • Page 43: Spa Behavior

    43 owner’s manual e nglish spa behavior pumps on the spa screen, select a “jets” button once to turn the pump on or off, and to shift between low- and high-speeds if equipped. If left running, the pump will turn off after a time-out period. The pump 1 low-speed will time out after 30 minutes. The hi...

  • Page 44: Adjusting Filtration

    44 owner’s manual e nglish navigating down from there will allow the user to cancel the pending change. Pressing the “select” button will save or cancel the changes and go back to the previous screen. Note: if power is interrupted to the system, you may have to reset your spa’s time. Adjusting filtr...

  • Page 45: Gfci Test  Feature

    45 owner’s manual e nglish gfci test feature the ground fault circuit interrupter (gfci) is an important safety device and is required equipment on a hot tub installation. Used for verifying a proper installation, the gfci trip test must occur to allow proper spa function. Within 7 days after startu...

  • Page 46

    46 owner’s manual e nglish sequencing speeds when first energized, the sequencing program will automatically go to the default speed, or ‘s1’. To change the sequencing speed, push the ‘speed’ button once. The lcd will momentarily display the selected speed (s1, s2, or s3), and then alternately displ...

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  • Page 48: Step 1

    48 owner’s manual e nglish wifi connectivity smart device wifi spa controls certain spas come factory equipped with a wifi transceiver that allows them to connect wirelessly with select smart devices (android™, ipad or iphone®). (if you are not sure if your spa is equipped with a wifi transceiver, p...

  • Page 49

    49 owner’s manual e nglish connecting to wifi network once you are connected to your spa, you can then connect your spa to your home wifi network in order to control your spa from anywhere your smart device has access to the internet. To do this: 1. Open the main screen of the application 2. Choose ...

  • Page 50

    50 owner’s manual e nglish application functions you will be brought to the below main screen each time you start the app. The following options are available to you from the main screen: settings (top right) controls (top left) settings set the temperature by sliding the bar to the degree you want....

  • Page 51

    51 owner’s manual e nglish setting filter cycles from the settings menu choose the filter cycles icon. From there you will have the op- tion to set one or two filter cycles, the time of day each starts and the duration of each cycle. Note: the recommended duration of filter cycles is twice a day, th...

  • Page 52

    52 owner’s manual e nglish automatic time outs your spa is equipped with an automatic time out feature designed to protect both the equipment and the user. For your safety and to reduce unnecessary use of the pumps and lights, the time out feature turns selected accessories off automatically, as fol...

  • Page 53

    53 owner’s manual e nglish if the lcd displays... Lf dry dr snt snh sns indicates... Water flow problem - persistent flow problem lack of water to the heater lack of water to the heater heater sensor a not functioning heater sensor b not functioning heater sensors are out of balance what happens... ...

  • Page 54

    54 owner’s manual e nglish maintenance water chemistry water chemistry is critical in a spa system. Chemicals are used to sanitize the water and control the ph balance. The combination of high water temperature and small water volume means that the chemical balance must be watched carefully. It is r...

  • Page 55

    55 owner’s manual e nglish sanitizing with ozone spas vary in size, and frequency and conditions of use. For this reason you will need to establish your sanitizing program based upon your own personal use. When using ozone, you should start by balancing your water chemistry as you normally would. A ...

  • Page 56

    56 owner’s manual e nglish note: do not attempt to use the pump to drain the spa. Note: close and replace caps on all drains prior to refilling the spa. Note: when refilling the spa, you may need to bleed air from the system. Refer to priming your spa for instructions. Filter maintenance note: it is...

  • Page 57

    57 owner’s manual e nglish 1. Turn off all electrical power to the spa. 2. Drain spa and hoses of all water using the directions for draining your spa. Open all unions, and remove drain plugs from bottom of pumps. If you cannot draw off all of the water (especially from hoses), add recreational vehi...

  • Page 58

    58 owner’s manual e nglish common water problems problem cloudy water water odor chlorine odor bromine odor/ yellow water usual cause - inadequate filtration/ dirty filter - excessive oils/organic matter - improper sanitation/ bacteria - high ph and/or high alkalinity - excessive organics or chloram...

  • Page 59

    59 owner’s manual e nglish problem musty odor foaming/ scum ring around the tub algae eye irritation skin irritation/ rash scale erratic ph test results/unusual ph test color usual cause - bacterial or algae growth - build up of body oils, lotion and chemicals resulting from soap or detergent - ph i...

  • Page 60

    60 owner’s manual e nglish problem sanitizer dissipating too rapidly usual cause - excessive organics in water - temperature too high - low ph - low ph corrosion of metal fixtures - low calcium hardness - low total alkalinity solution - increase shock dosage; add sanitizer; shower before entering sp...

  • Page 61

    61 owner’s manual e nglish common hardware problems problem system not operating heater not operating water not clean abnormal water usage overheating low water flow from jets noisy pump and motor usual cause - house circuit breaker tripped or in off position - water level too low - heater mode not ...

  • Page 62

    62 owner’s manual e nglish problem no water flow from jets water leakage from under spa no air flow from jets motor will not operate black powder film around water line the spa will not shut off usual cause - pump not primed - adjustable jets turned off - house circuit breaker tripped, no power to s...

  • Page 63

    63 owner’s manual e nglish spa soaking guidelines 1. Persons with heart disease, diabetes, blood pressure or circulatory abnormalities, a serious illness, or pregnant women should not enter a spa without prior consultation with their doctor. 2. People with skin, ear, genital or other body infections...

  • Page 64: Setup 1 (As Manufactured)

    64 owner’s manual e nglish 300 series system wiring diagram page 5 54626-01_97_a g c g c red ac wht ac t j32 t1 switchbank a j11 j15 j25 j63 j33 balboa instruments, inc. Vs500z p/n 22972 rev d made in u.S.A copyright 2005 s1 j6 j7 j8 u4 htr2 htr1 tb1 fuse .3a 250v fuse 3a 250v e.Gnd class g fuse 30a...

  • Page 65: Setup 4 (As Manufactured)

    65 owner’s manual e nglish 501 series system wiring diagram page 8 56075-02_d g c g c g c g c red ac wht ac t blk ac j32 j61 j62 t1 switchbank a j11 j66 j65 j15 j16 j25 j63 j64 j33 j34 j36 j37 j35 balboa instruments, inc. Vs500z p/n 22972 rev d made in u.S.A copyright 2005 s1 j6 j7 j8 j44 j60 j22 u4...

  • Page 66

    66 owner’s manual e nglish 504 series system wiring diagram.

  • Page 67: Har

    67 owner’s manual e nglish mxbp20 series system wiring diagram template 56377 10-05-12 56551_97_a 10-08-13 4 m an uf actur ed un der on e or m or e o f th ese paten ts . U.S. P aten ts: 5332944, 5361215, 5550753, 5559720, 5,883,459, 6253227, 6282370 , 6590188, 6976052, 6965815, 7030343, 7,417,834 b2...

  • Page 68: Har

    68 owner’s manual e nglish mxbp501 series system wiring diagram template 56377 10-05-12 56549_97_a 10-07-13 4 m an uf actur ed un der on e or m or e o f th ese paten ts . U.S. P aten ts: 5332944, 5361215, 5550753, 5559720, 5,883,459, 6253227, 6282370 , 6590188, 6976052, 6965815, 7030343, 7,417,834 b...

  • Page 69

    69 owner’s manual e nglish the safety sign enclosed with your owner’s manual should be permanently installed where visible to all users of the spa. This sign is adhesive backed and includes four screws for mounting the sign on rough surfaces. It is very important that you, as a spa owner, review the...

  • Page 70

    70 owner’s manual e nglish ©copyright 2014 maax spas industries corp.. All rights reserved. No parts of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise), without prior written ...

  • Page 71

    71 owner’s manual e nglish notes.