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Owner’s manual swim spas.
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1 1 swim spa alert your new swim spa gfci will trip. A ground fault interrupter (gfci) trip test must occur to al- low proper spa function. Your swim spa came with special instructions for the install- er / electrician. If they have not already advised you on what to do or expect form the gfci trip ...
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2 2 swim spa 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 owner’...
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3 3 swim spa gfci alert 1 important safety warnings 2 table of contents 3 important safety instructions 5 do’s and don’ts 6 hyperthermia 7 swim spa installation 8 site and positioning 8 outdoor installation 9 indoor installation 9 swim spa system components 10 swim spa components 11 jets and air con...
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4 4 swim spa ph level 30 water maintenance 30 sanitizing with ozone 31 specialty chemicals 31 draining your swim spa 31 filter maintenance 32 winterizing 32 swim spa cabinet care 33 swim spa surface care and cleaning 33 underwater led light cluster 33 common water problems 34 common hardware problem...
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5 5 swim spa 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 )...
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6 6 swim spa 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 thes...
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7 7 swim spa problems with your spa and equipment as well as being a health risk. • clean the spa fi lter 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 aut...
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8 8 swim spa swim 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. The disconnecting means must be readily accessible...
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9 9 swim spa 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 consi...
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10 10 swim spa swim spa system components a. Filter skimmer/weir door: removes fl oating debris from the water surface, provides a water return path to equipment, and houses water fi lter elements. Swim spa pro and pro models utilize 2 filter skimmers and the swim spa duo-pro model utilizes 3 filter...
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11 11 swim spa swim spa components reference only. Equipment is not always as shown note: no consumer serviceable parts. We recommend that only an authorized service technician perform swim spa repair or service. A. Pumps: each pump features dual-speed capacity. Low speed is utilized for effi cient ...
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12 12 swim spa jets and air controls swim area jets swim spa turbo swim jets are designed to produce a smooth fl ow 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 fi nd the fl ow of water deep enough and swif...
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13 13 swim spa gently pull the jet assembly from the housing. To clean the jet insert and housing, use a pressurized hose and spray the inside of the jet. Soak the jet in a diluted swim spa cleaning solution, rinse. Wipe the inside of the housing to remove any debris. To reinstall the jet, line up t...
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14 14 swim spa electrical information important safety instructions all electrical connections to this spa package must be accomplished by a qualifi ed licensed electrician in accordance with the national electrical code (nec) and with state/ local electrical codes in eff ect at the time of installa...
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15 15 swim spa electrical requirements: 240 volt, 60 hz, single phase, 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 the heate...
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16 16 swim spa start up procedures follow recommendations for site location and electrical connection. 1. Use standard “tap water” to fi ll the swim spa 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 fi lter can...
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17 17 swim spa swim spa series control system the 460 control system off ers you the ultimate in swim spa 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 thro...
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18 18 swim spa 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 displa...
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19 19 swim spa when the control panel lock is engaged, all automatic swim spa functions will operate normally but cannot be altered. Panel unlock to unlock the panel, touch the time, jets 1, and down within 3 seconds. The ‘pl’ indicator light will go out when the panel lock is cleared. Light touch t...
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20 20 swim spa button to advance the hours up or down to the desired set point. Press the prog button to enter the time hour. The minute digits will now be fl ashing on the lcd window. Press the up or down button to advance the minutes up or down to the desired set point. Press the prog button to en...
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21 21 swim spa will revert back to display the current water temperature. Pressing the time button at any time during the above programming sequence will save the values entered up to that point and exit the programming sequence. To set the swim spa for continuous fi ltration, set the start and end ...
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22 22 swim spa swim spa, spa side control this control operates only the spa zone section of the swim spa duo-pro model. This control supports the following features: • 1 dual-speed jet pump • underwater led lighting • temperature setting • customized filtration settings swim spa series spa control ...
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23 23 swim spa 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 defi nes the buttons: pad use temp • decrease temperature • increase temperature • switch mo...
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24 24 swim spa 1 cannot be turned off ; however, all other control functions can be activated. Modes of operation: in the standard confi guration your spa can be switched among standard, economy, and sleep modes by touching the temp pad and then the light pad. If your spa is in the standard mode, th...
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25 25 swim spa f8 8 hours for each cycle, 16 hours per day fc continuous fi ltration, 24 hours per day to exit the fi lter-set procedure, touch ‘jets’. The lcd window will display the current water temperature. If a change is made to the duration while the spa is in a fi ltration cycle, it will take...
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26 26 swim spa swim spa series control system digital optic lighting (dol) all swim spas are equipped with a digital optic lighting system, or dol. This system has diff erent color settings (modes) to enhance your overall swim spa experience. Each time the dol system is turned on by pressing the lig...
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27 27 swim spa changing the bulb. Optional entertainment system select models may be equipped with an audio system designed to provide the ultimate swim spa entertainment experience. Power to the entertainment system is supplied at swim spa start-up so it is always ready for your enjoyment. Refer to...
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28 28 swim spa automatic time outs your swim 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 follows: e...
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29 29 swim spa if the lcd displays... Lf dry or dy dr sna or sa snb or sb sns or sn indicates... Water fl ow problem - persistent fl ow 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 ha...
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30 30 swim spa maintenance water chemistry water chemistry is critical in a swim spa 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 is ...
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31 31 swim spa 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 ozone swim spa products vary in size, and in the frequency and conditio...
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32 32 swim spa note: do not attempt to use the swim spa pump to drain the swim spa. Note: close and replace caps on all drains prior to refi lling the swim spa. Note: when refi lling the swim spa you may need to bleed air from the system. Refer to priming your spa, pg. 15, for instructions. Filter m...
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33 33 swim spa note: prior to refi lling the swim spa, drain all antifreeze from swim spa and hoses using the instructions for draining your swim spa (pg. 31). Carefully monitor chemicals until all antifreeze residue has been eliminated. 3. The fi lter should be drained, and the cartridge removed an...
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34 34 swim spa common water problems problem cloudy water water odour chlorine odour bromine odour/ yellow water usual cause - inadequate fi ltration/ dirty fi lter - excessive oils/organic matter - improper sanitation/ bacteria - high ph and/or high alkalinity - suspended particles/ organic matter ...
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35 35 swim spa problem musty odor foaming/scum ring around waterline of swim spa 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 ...
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36 36 swim spa problem sanitizer dissipating too rapidly usual cause - excessive organics in water - temperature too high - low ph - low ph corrosion of metal fi xtures - low calcium hardness - low total alkalinity solution - increase shock dosage; add sanitizer; shower before entering swim spa - re...
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37 37 swim spa common hardware problems problem system not operating heater not operating water not clean abnormal water usage overheating low water fl ow 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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38 38 swim spa problem noisy pump and motor no water fl ow from jets water leakage from under swim spa no air fl ow from jets motor will not operate black powder fi lm around water line swim spa will not shut off usual cause - clogged or blocked suction or skimmer - low water level - damaged or worn...
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39 39 swim spa swim spa soaking guidelines 1. Persons with heart disease, diabetes, blood pressure or circulatory abnormalities, a serious illness, or pregnant women should not enter a swim spa without prior consultation with their doctor. 2. People with skin, ear; genital or other body infections, ...
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40 40 swim spa 12. Never allow anyone to jump or dive into the swim spa. 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, aq...
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41 41 swim spa 460 series system wiring diagram blk ac red ac wht ac j17 tst j83 cfg 1 2 3 f6 30a 240 v ac - 60 hz 48 amp m ax electric service white black red htr-2 htr-1 l2 l1 tb1 n f2 0.3a 250v f4 3a 250v j69 adcm j20 remote j10 aux j39 aux j71 main j70 main j72 main f5 20a 250v el2000 tc p/n 228...
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42 42 swim spa htr-2 tb1 htr-1 j101 j100 5.5 kw heater sensor a sensor b torque range for heater connections: 30 to 35 in. Lbs. Balboa k3 k2 k4 red ac white ac blk ac f4 0.3a 250v f7 20a 250v f1 3 a 250v j32 j33 j66 j65 j61 j62 j34 j36 j23 j37 j74 j35 j11 j15 j16 j25 j63 j64 j73 j46 white black red ...
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43 43 swim spa safety sign limited warranty summary 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, a...
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44 44 swim spa ©copyright 2011 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. ...
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03/2011 • pn - 108502 25605 south arizona avenue, chandler, arizona 85248 ©1993-2010 maax spas industries corp., printed in u.S.A. Your maax spas® dealer:.