Summary of Powerpool
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Owner’s manual.
Page 2: Safety Sign
The safety sign enclosed with your owner’s manual should be permanently installed where visible to all users of the powerpool™. This sign is adhesive backed and includes four screws for mounting the sign on rough surfaces. It is very important that you, as a powerpool™ owner, review the important sa...
Page 3: Copyrights And Trademarks
©copyright 2009 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 permission. Powerpool™, cal...
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04-2009 25605 south arizona avenue, chandler, arizona 85248 ©1993-2009 maax® spas industries corp., printed in u.S.A. Maax® spas dealer:.
Page 5: Alert
1 1 powerpool™ alert your new powerpools™ gfci will trip. A ground fault interrupter (gfci) trip test must occur to al- low proper spa function. Your powerpool™ came with special instructions for the in- staller / electrician. If they have not already advised you on what to do or expect form the gfc...
Page 6: Important Safety Warnings
2 2 powerpool™ save these instructions. Note: when installing and using this equipment, basic safety precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of electrical shock, to ensure safe usage, and to safeguard the user’s health. Failure to follow instructions and warnings contained in this owne...
Page 7: Table of Contents
3 3 powerpool™ gfci alert 1 important safety warnings 2 table of contents 3 important safety instructions 4 do’s and don’ts 5 hyperthermia 6 powerpool™ installation 7 site and positioning 7 outdoor installation 8 indoor installation 8 powerpool™ system components 9 powerpool™ components 10 jets and ...
Page 8: Read and Follow All
4 4 powerpool™ important safety instructions 1. Read and follow all instructions 2. Warning - to reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this prod- uct unless they are closely supervised at all times. 3. A wire connector is provided on this unit to connect a minimum 6 awg (5.15 mm 2...
Page 9: Save These
5 5 powerpool™ tion before or during spa use may lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning. E. Obese persons and persons with a history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory system prob- lems, or diabetes should consult a physi- cian before using a spa. 10. Save th...
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6 6 powerpool™ problems with your spa and equipment as well as being a health risk. • clean the spa filter monthly or as needed. • position the spa so that all sides remain accessible for maintenance. • use a bathing cap for long hair. • refer to information on hyperthermia, next page. • use only au...
Page 11: Powerpool™ Installation
7 7 powerpool™ powerpool™ 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. The disconnecting means must be readily access...
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8 8 powerpool™ with all applicable national and local codes. In some locations this may include an approved fence with self-closing, self-locking gate and/or a lockable safety hardcover for outdoor use and a lockable door and/or safety hardcover for indoor use. Outdoor installation the following con...
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9 9 powerpool™ powerpool™ system components a. Filter skimmer/weir door: removes floating debris from the water surface, provides a water return path to equipment, and houses water filter elements. Powerpool™ sport and pro models utilize 2 filter skimmers and the powerpool™ supersport model utilizes...
Page 14: Powerpool™ Components
10 10 powerpool™ powerpool™ components reference only. Equipment is not always as shown note: no consumer serviceable parts. We recommend that only an authorized service technician perform powerpool™ repair or service. A. Pumps: each pump features dual-speed capacity. Low speed is utilized for effic...
Page 15: Jets And Air Controls
11 11 powerpool™ jets and air controls swim area jets powerpool™ maax®-force jets are designed to produce a smooth flow of water with high output to create a consistent swim stream. Whether you want to swim or walk/jog against the force of the jets, you will find the flow of water deep enough and sw...
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12 12 powerpool™ to clean the jet insert and housing, use a pressurized hose and spray the inside of the jet. Soak the jet in a diluted powerpool™ cleaning solution, rinse. Wipe the inside of the housing to remove any debris. To reinstall the jet, line up the tab on the backside of the barrel with t...
Page 17: Electrical Information
13 13 powerpool™ electrical information important safety instructions all electrical connections to this spa package must be accomplished by a qualified licensed electrician in accordance with the national electrical code (nec) and with state/ local electrical codes in effect at the time of installa...
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14 14 powerpool™ electrical requirements: 240 volt, 60 hz, single phase, 50 or • 60 amp., 4-wire service (line 1, line 2, neutral, and ground or, *40 amp option note: the heater can be activated only with the pump on low speed. Only the spa light can be operating at the same time without disabling t...
Page 19: Start Up Procedures
15 15 powerpool™ start up procedures follow recommendations for site location and electrical connection. 1. Use standard “tap water” to fill the powerpool™ by draping a garden hose over the wall. Take care to wrap the metal end of the hose with a soft cloth or set the end of the hose in the filter c...
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16 16 powerpool™ powerpool™ series control system the 460 control system offers you the ultimate in powerpool™ control. The backlit, liquid crystal display (lcd) displays current water temperature, set point water temperature, time, and operating mode settings. Each feature of the system is actuated...
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17 17 powerpool™ temperature the maximum set temperature is 104°f (40°c) and the minimum set temperature is 80°f (26°c). The current water temperature will show on the display unless the primary pump has not been running, in which case two dashes (--) will show on the display. If two dashes are disp...
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18 18 powerpool™ when locked, the ‘pl’ indicator light will be on. Except for the time button, all function settings will be frozen. When the control panel lock is engaged, all automatic powerpool™ functions will operate normally but cannot be altered. Panel unlock to unlock the panel, touch the tim...
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19 19 powerpool™ press the time button then press the mode/ prog button. The hour digit(s) will be flashing on the lcd window. Press the warm or cool button to advance the hours up or down to the desired set point. Press the mode/prog button to enter the time hour. The minute digits will now be flas...
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20 20 powerpool™ described above. After pressing the mode/ prog button to enter the end time of the second filter cycle, the new filtration times will be saved into the system and the lcd window will revert back to display the current water temperature. Pressing the time button at any time during th...
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21 21 powerpool™ operation for 30 minutes. Note: activating the low speed of pump 1 for a clean-up cycle will initiate filtration, but not cleanzone ii™ operation, unless the spa enters a timed filter cycle during the 4 hour period. Note: to maintain optimum performance, it is recommended that the u...
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22 22 powerpool™ caution: risk of electrical shock. Replace components only with identical components. Caution: risk of electrical shock. When the power supply connections or power supply cord(s) are damaged; if water is entering the electrical equipment compartment area; if the protective shields o...
Page 27: Equipment Safety Features
23 23 powerpool™ automatic time outs your powerpool™ 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 follow...
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24 24 powerpool™ if the lcd displays... Lf dry dr sna snb sns indicates... Water flow problem - persistent flow problem no 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... Heater will shu...
Page 29: Maintenance
25 25 powerpool™ maintenance water chemistry water chemistry is critical in a powerpool™ system. Chemicals are used to sanitize the water and control the ph balance. The combination of warm or high water temperature and small water volume means that the chemical balance must be watched carefully. It...
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26 26 powerpool™ application and the extra sanitizing power of ultra-violet light, which in conjunction with spa sanitizing and water balancing chemicals provides you with cleaner, healthier water, reduced chemical usage, and protects your skin from chemically induced irritation. Sanitizing with ozo...
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27 27 powerpool™ note: do not attempt to use the powerpool™ pump to drain the powerpool™. Note: close and replace caps on all drains prior to refilling the powerpool™. Note: when refilling the powerpool™ you may need to bleed air from the system. Refer to priming your spa, pg. 15, for instructions. ...
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28 28 powerpool™ frost™, available through dow chemical® distributors. Note: prior to refilling the powerpool™, drain all antifreeze from powerpool™ and hoses using the instructions for draining your powerpool™ (pg. 26). Carefully monitor chemicals until all antifreeze residue has been eliminated. 3...
Page 33: Common Water Problems
29 29 powerpool™ common water problems problem cloudy water water odour chlorine odour bromine odour/ yellow water usual cause - inadequate filtration/ dirty filter - excessive oils/organic matter - improper sanitation/ bacteria - high ph and/or high alkalinity - suspended particles/ organic matter ...
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30 30 powerpool™ problem musty odour foaming/scum ring around waterline of powerpool™ algae eye irritation skin irritation/ rash scale erratic ph test results/unusual ph test colour usual cause - bacterial or algae growth - build up of body oils, lotion and chemicals resulting from soap or detergent...
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31 31 powerpool™ problem sanitizer dissipating too rapidly usual cause - excessive organics in water - temperature too high - low ph - low ph corrodion of metal fixtures - low calcium hardness - low total alkalinity solution - increase shock dosage; add sanitizer; shower before entering powerpool™ -...
Page 36: Common Hardware Problems
32 32 powerpool™ common hardware problems problem system not operating heater not operating water not clean abnormal water usage overheating low water flow from jets usual cause - house circuit breaker tripped or in off position - water level too low - heater mode not selected - no power to heater -...
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33 33 powerpool™ problem noisy pump and motor no water flow from jets water leakage from under powerpool™ no air flow from jets motor will not operate black powder film around water line powerpool™ will not shut off usual cause - clogged or blocked suction or skimmer - low water level - damaged or w...
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34 34 powerpool™ powerpool™ soaking guidelines 1. Persons with heart disease, diabetes, blood pressure or circulatory abnormalities, a serious illness, or pregnant women should not enter a powerpool™ without prior consultation with their doctor. 2. People with skin, ear; genital or other body infect...
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35 35 powerpool™ 12. Never allow anyone to jump or dive into the powerpool™. The water depth will not accommodate jumping or diving, and serious injury or possible death can result from these dangerous actions. 13. Consult your physician before beginning any new exercise regiment, including swimming...
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36 36 powerpool™ 460 series system wiring diagram.