ActiveForever.com CL 100-C User manual

Owner’s Manual
Models CL 100-C • CL 250-C • CL 250-CSIMW
6’ SPA-N-A-BOX
5’ SPA-N-A-BOX

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WARNINGS / AVERTISSEMENTS
WARNING: CHILDREN SHOULD
NOT USE SPAS OR HOT TUBS
WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION.
AVERTISSEMENT: NE LAISSEZ
PAS LES ENFANTS UTILISER UN
SPA OU UNE CUVE THERMALE
SANS LA SUPERVISION D’UN
ADULTE.
WARNING: DO NOT USE
SPAS OR HOT TUBS UNLESS
ALL SUCTION GUARDS ARE
INSTALLED TO PREVENT BODY
AND HAIR ENTRAPMENT.
AVERTISSEMENT: POUR ÉVITER
QUE LES CHEVEUX OU UNE
PARTIE DU CORPS PUISSENT
ÊTRE ASPIRÉS, N’UTILISEZ
PAS UN SPA OU UNE CUVE
THERMALE SI LES GRILLES DES
PRISES D’ASPIRATION NE SONT
PAS TOUTES EN PLACE.
WARNING: PEOPLE USING
MEDICATIONS AND/OR
HAVING AN ADVERSE MEDICAL
HISTORY SHOULD CONSULT A
PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING A SPA
OR HOT TUB.
AVERTISSEMENT: LES
PERSONNES QUI PRENNENT
DES MÉDICAMENTS OU ONT
DES PROBLÈMES DE SANTÉ
DEVRAIENT CONSULTER UN
MÉDECIN AVANT D’UTILISER
UN SPA OU UNE CUVE
THERMALE.
WARNING: PEOPLE WITH
INFECTIOUS DISEASES SHOULD
NOT USE A SPA OR HOT TUB.
AVERTISSEMENT: LES
PERSONNES ATTEINTES DE
MALADIES INFECTIEUSES NE
DEVRAIENT PAS UTILISER UN
SPA OU UNE CUVE THERMALE.
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: AFIN
D’ÉVITER DE VOUS ÉVANOUIR
OU DE VOUS NOYER, NE
PRENEZ NI DROGUE, NI
ALCOOL AVANT OU PENDANT
L’UTILISATION D’UN SPA OU
D’UNE CUVE THERMALE
WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY,
EXERCISE CARE WHEN
ENTERING OR EXITING THE SPA
OR HOT TUB.
AVERTISSEMENT: POUR
ÉVITER DE VOUS BLESSER,
SOYEZ PRUDENT EN ENTRANT
DANS UN SPA OU UNE
CUVE THERMALE OU EN EN
SORTANT.
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WARNINGS / AVERTISSEMENTS
WARNING: PREGNANT
OR POSSIBLY PREGNANT
WOMEN SHOULD CONSULT A
PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING A SPA
OR HOT TUB.
AVERTISSEMENT: LES FEMMES
ENCEINTES, QUE LEUR
GROSSESSE SOIT CONFIRMÉE
OU NON, DEVRAIENT
CONSULTER UN MÉDECIN
AVANT D’UTILISER UN SPA OU
UNE CUVE THERMALE.
WARNING: DO NOT USE A SPA
OR HOT TUB IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING STRENUOUS
EXERCISE
AVERTISSEMENT: N’UTILISEZ
PAS UN SPA OU UNE CUVE
THERMALE IMMÉDIATEMENT
APRÈS UN EXERCICE PHYSIQUE
EXIGEANT.
WARNING: DO NOT PERMIT
ELECTRIC APPLIANCES (SUCH
AS A LIGHT, TELEPHONE,
RADIO, OR TELEVISION)
WITHIN 5 FEET (1.5 M) OF THIS
SPA OR HOT TUB.
AVERTISSEMENT: NE PLACEZ
PAS D’APPAREILS ÉLECTRIQUES
(LAMPE, TÉLÉPHONE, RADIO,
TÉLÉVISEUR, ETC.) À MOINS DE
1,5 M (5 PIEDS) DU SPA OU DE
LA CUVE THERMALE.
CAUTION: MAINTAIN WATER
CHEMISTRY IN ACCORDANCE
WITH MANUFACTURER’S
INSTRUCTION.
ATTENTION: LA COMPOSITION
CHIMIQUE DE L’EAU DOIT ÊTRE
CONFORME AUX DIRECTIVES
DU FABRICANT.
WARNING: BEFORE
ENTERING THE SPA OR HOT
TUB, MEASURE THE WATER
TEMPERATURE WITH AN
ACCURATE THERMOMETER.
AVERTISSEMENT: AVANT
D’UTILISER UN SPA OU UNE
CUVE THERMALE, MESUREZ
LA TEMPÉRATURE DE L’EAU À
L’AIDE D’UN THERMOMÈTRE
PRÉCIS
WARNING: WATER
TEMPERATURE IN EXCESS OF
98.6ºF (38ºC) MAY BE INJURIOUS
TO YOUR HEALTH.
AVERTISSEMENT: IL PEUT ÊTRE
DANGEREUX POUR LA SANTÉ
DE SE BAIGNER DANS UNE EAU
DONT LA TEMPÉRATURE EST
SUPÉRIEURE À
38 ºC (98,6ºF).
WARNING: PROLONGED
IMMERSION IN A SPA OR HOT
TUB MAY BE INJURIOUS TO
YOUR HEALTH.
AVERTISSEMENT:
L’UTILISATION PROLONGÉE
D’UN SPA OU D’UNE CUVE
THERMALE PEUT ÊTRE
DANGEREUSE POUR LA SANTÉ.

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U.L. AND E.T.L. SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
e following instructions are required to be printed by Underwriters
Laboratory (U.L.) as well as ETL Testing Laboratories, Inc. as a
condition of their listing of this product. ey contain important
safety information, and we strongly encourage you to read and apply
them.
When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including the following:
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read and Follow All Instructions.
2. WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children
to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times.
A. WARNING - Risk of Child Drowning. Extreme caution
must be exercised to prevent unauthorized access by children.
To avoid accidents, ensure that children cannot use a spa or
hot tub unless they are supervised at all times.
3. Connect to a grounded, grounding type receptacle only.
4. Do not bury cord.
5. WARNING - To reduce the risk of electrical shock, replace damaged
cord immediately.
6. DANGER - To reduce the risk of injury to persons, do not remove
suction fittings.
7. A pressure wire connector is provided in the Power Pack unit to
permit connection of a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm) solid
copper bonding conductor between this point and any metal
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pipe, or conduit within 5 feet (1.5m) of the unit as needed to
comply with local requirements.
8. is appliance is provided with a ground-fault circuit interrupter
(located near the end of the power supply and with the unit
operating, push the test button. e unit should stop operating
and the reset button should pop out slightly. Push the reset button.
e unit should now operate normally. If the interrupter fails to
operate in this manner, there is a ground current flowing, indicating
the possibility of an electrical shock. Disconnect the plug from the
receptacle until the fault has been identified and corrected.
9. DANGER - RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Install at least 5
feet from all metal surfaces. A spa may be installed within 5 feet of
metal surfaces if each metal surface is permanently connected by a
minimum of #8 (SWG 8.4 mm) solid copper conductor attached
to the wire connector in the Power Pack which is provided for this
purpose.
10. DANGER - Risk of Electrical Shock. Do not permit any electrical
appliance, such as a light, telephone, radio, or television, within 5
feet of spa or hot tub.
11. To reduce risk of injury:
A. e water in a spa or hot tub should never exceed 40°C
(104°F).Water temperatures between 38°C (100°F) and 40°C
(104°F) are considered safe for a healty adult. Lower water
temperatures are recommended for extended use (exceeding
10-15 minutes) and for young children.
B. Since excessive water temperatures have a high potential for
causing fetal damage during the early months on pregnancy,
pregnant or possible pregnant women should limit spa or hot
water temperatures to 39°C (100°F).
C. CAUTION: Before entering a spa or hot tub, the user should
measure the water temperature with an accurate thermometer
since the tolerance of water temperature-regulating devices
may vary as much as +/-3°C (5°F).

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D. WARNING!! e use of alcohol, drugs or medication before
or during spa or hot tub use can greatly increase the risk of
fatal hypothermia. Hypothermia occurs when the internal
temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above
the normal body temperature of 98.6°.
E. e symptoms of hypothermia include; an increase in
the internal temperature of the body, dizziness, lethargy,
drowsiness, and fainting. e effects of hypothermia include;
(1) failure to perceive heat, (2) failure to recognize the need
to exit spa or hot tub, (3) unawareness of impending hazard,
(4) fetal damage in pregnant women, (5) physical inability to
exit spa or hot tub, and (6) unconsciousness resulting in the
danger of drowning.
F. Persons suffering from obesity or with a medical history of
heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory system
problems, or diabetes should consult a physician before using
a spa or hot tub.
G. Persons using medication should consult a physician before
using a hot tub since some medication may affect heart rate,
blood pressure, and circulation.
H. Water chemistry should be properly maintained as described
in this manual to prevent skin irritation.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
1. Never use an extension cord to connect the Power Pack to a power
source. e cord could cause a voltage drop which may cause
damage to the control and pump motor., and create a fire hazard.
2. Always operate Power Pack with the cord mounted GFCI in place
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3. Always operate spa with sufficient water. Water level must be
above filter. Insufficient water will cause pump failure and void
warranty.
4. Maintain proper water PH (7.4 - 7.6 is ideal). Failure to do so
may cause damage to vinyl liner, pump seals, heater element, and
damage will not be covered by warranty.
5. Install spa only on floors or areas that can withstand repeated
water exposure. Equipment failure as well as splashing, filling and
draining will spill water. If located in a multi-story building, care
must be taken to protect the objects on the floors below.
6. Install only on floors that can withstand the floor loading of your
spa. If in doubt, please consult an architect or engineer to determine
the floor rating before filing. See specifications.
7. Do not open Power Pack or the GFCI. Opening either component
will void the warranty.
8. When storing, always drain all water from tub, plumbing and
Power Pack, especially in freezing temperature as freeze damage is
not covered by warranty.
9. Always maintain proper water sanitation with chemicals and routine
cleaning. Warm water is an ideal place for bacteria to thrive. It’s
your sole responsibility to maintain proper water sanitation. Read
the sections on water chemistry and filter maintenance.
10. Never add water to chemicals. Always add chemicals to water to
avoid strong fumes or violent reactions that may result in hazardous
chemical spray.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SITE PREPARATION
A. Structure: Your spa should always be installed on a
structurally sound, relatively smooth and level surface.
B. Electrical: e installation should be a grounded 120 volt
outlet within 8 feet of the spa and allow for easy access to the
cord mounted GFCI for periodic testing.
C. A copper wire connector is located in the Power Pack to
permit connection of a minimum No. 8 A.W.G. solid
copper bonding conductor between any metal equipment,
water pipe, or metal enclosures within 5 feet of the spa as
required to comply with the National Electric Code, or local
requirements.
INDOOR INSTALLATION
Give special consideration to the following issues when installing your
spa indoors.
1. Make sure the floor can support the total spa filled weight of 2569
pounds.
2. Install your spa on water resistant, non-slip floor. e floor should
have a drain to remove water splashed from the spa. Do not
install the spa on carpet or other material that will be damaged by
moisture.
3. Take into consideration the room humidity which will exist due to
high temperatures. Providing natural or forced ventilation in the
room will help maintain comfort and minimize moisture damage
to the surrounding environment.
4. Avoid installing the spa indoors on a second story above finished
living space due to the possibility of water and humidity damage.
5. Allow enough clearance around the spa for full access to the spa
equipment for service.

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OUTDOOR INSTALLATION
Your spa may be installed on any level, smooth surface that is
strong enough to support the filled unit. Observe the following
considerations when deciding where to place your spa:
1. Make sure there are no sharp objects under the spa.
2. Do not install the spa on grass or dirt, as this will greatly increase
the amount of debris entering the spa. Stepping stones or a solid
wood 8 ft x 8 ft square platform, 5 to 9 inches in height, will
provide a sufficient area for installation.
3. Verify that there is adequate room to place the spa and permit safe
access.
4. Check local code requirements for restrictions (fencing, enclosures,
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Refer to the following picture and product checklist to verify that all
parts of the spa have been received and are undamaged. Report and
missing or damaged parts immediately.
1. Air Loop
2. Power Pack
3. GFCI
(120 V models only)
4. Wall Panels
5. Vinyl Liner
6. Inflatable Bladder Cover
7. Top Spa Cover
8. Inflatable Connection Collar
9. Corner Pieces
10. Power Pack Feet
11. Inflation Hose
12. Foam Padding

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SPA ASSEMBLY
1. Take all parts out of the box. Compare items with package contents
diagram on previous page
2. Start with the panel that has 3 large
holes - hold with arrow pointing up
and arrow on the inside spa wall.
Locate this panel so you have enough
room to attach power pack to spa
liner.
Pick up a plastic extrusion corner
piece and slide it onto panel. e
snap and lock should be towards
the top, as shown in the diagram at
right.
Take another panel and slide it into
the receiving plastic extrusion you
placed on the first panel.
Take another plastic extrusion corner
piece and slide it into the grooves of
the second panel.
Continue panel assembly by
alternating plastic corner extrusions
and panels until spa structure is
complete.
HINT: If panels don’t slide easily into
extrusions, you may wipe common
cooking oil on grooves to allow them
to slide easier.
Lock
Snap
Slide the
corner piece
down onto the
first panel.

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3. Place two (2) pieces of bottom foam
inside of the spa.
Use three (3) pieces of foam for 6’
model.
4. Remove label(s) from liner-to-
powerpack union nut.
5. Place the liner
inside the spa.
Unfold, and
line up fittings
with holes in
wall panel.
Push fittings
through holes
in panel and
snap the top of the liner to each of the eight plastic corner pieces.
6. Attach the three (3) feet to the bottom of the
power pack.

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7. Connect the inflation hose to the
blower exhaust fitting on the top
of the power pack.
Insert the key lock pin into the
inflation hose fitting on the top of
the power pack.
The key lock pin must be
inserted into the adapter of the inflation hose fitting
when inflating. Failure to insert the key lock pin may
result in injury.
8. Plug the power pack into the electric outlet. Press the Turbo Wave
On/Off button to start the inflation.
NOTE: The power pack will make a rattling noise while
the pump is running with no water. This is normal.
Do not run the power pack without water for more
than 15 minutes.
9. Use the inflation hose to inflate the bladder cover and the connection
collar.ere are two inflation fittings on the inflatable bladder
cover. Pinch the transparent fill valves while filling the cover to
ensure good air flow through the valve.
NOTE: After inflating the cover and collar, unplug the
power pack while assembling and filling the
spa with water.
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10. Line up the water connections on the back of the power pack with
the fittings on the side of the spa.
11. Attach the bottom, large fitting on the back of
the power pack to the corresponding fitting on
the spa, being careful not to cross-thread the
fitting. Make sure the o-ring inside the fitting
is properly seated and labels are completely
removed. Hand tighten the connection nut.
Next, attach the middle and upper hose
connections from the power pack to the spa.
Make sure the hose washers are in place and
seated inside the connections. Tighten the
fittings hand-tight.
12. With the power
pack unplugged,
remove the key lock
pin and inflation
hose from the top
of power pack.
Loosen the set
screws on the side
of the air loop
fittings. Insert the air loop onto the blower connections on the top
of the power pack until snug. Tighten the set screws.
13. Finally, place the inflated connection collar between power pack
and spa.

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FILLING THE SPA
1. Ensure that the power pack is not plugged in.
2. Remove the protective caps from
the suction and discharge fittings
inside the spa. Place the caps in a safe
location.
3. Using a garden hose, fill the spa
with approximately 1/2 inch
of water. STOP! With hands,
smooth out any wrinkles on
bottom of liner, starting from the
center of liner and proceeding
outwards towards the wall.
Continue filling the spa with water
to two inches above the top of the
suction fitting.
Be careful not to over fill the spa,
or the spa may overflow during
use. Each average adult will
raise the water level in the spa
approximately two inches, and the
turbo wave blower action will raise
water level an additional three to
four inches.
Approximate
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4. Bleed the air from the filter tank by
turning the small black knob on the
top of the filter tank counterclockwise.
Allow the filter tank to bleed for
approximately one minute, or until
water drips from the fitting. Turn the
fitting clock-wise to close the bleed
valve.
Plug the spa into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
5. Plug the power pack into the electrical outlet. e water pump will
turn on and begin pumping water. Water should flow from the
small return nozzle on the bottom inside wall of the spa behind the
power pack. If water is not flowing from the return nozzle, repeat
the air bleeding instructions provided in step 4. Unplug the power
pack while bleeding air.
NOTE: If the air is not properly bled from the filter tank,
the water pump will be air bound and no water will
flow. This will prevent the spa from heating, and
the water will not be filtered. Make sure water is
flowing from the return nozzle before continuing.
6. Place the inflatable
bladder cover on the spa.
Make sure the cover is
centered on the spa.

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7. Place the top cover
over the spa and line
up the eight cover
locks.
Always supervise children around bodies of water. The
spa cover is not a safety cover. The spa cover is not a
substitute for adult supervision.
8. Connect the eight clips to secure the cover in place. e clips may
be locked using the small keys provided in the patch kit.
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OPERATION
• Test the GFCI before each use. (Refer to the
instructions provided in the Maintenance section of
this manual.)
• Plug into a properly grounded receptacle.
• Do not use extension cords.
Temperature Control
1. During normal operation, the control display on the top of the
power pack displays the current water temperature.
2. To set the desired water temperature, press and release the up or down
heat button. e display will flash the desired water temperature
set point. To change the set point, press the up or down button
once for each degree of water temperature, to a maximum of 104ºF
(40ºC).
3. After a few seconds pass without pressing either heat button,
the display will return to the current water temperature. e spa
will begin heating to the desired water temperature at a rate of
approximately 1 to 1-1/2 degrees F per hour.
4. e spa is made to hold the set temperature. Do not lower the
temperature set point after use. e heater will turn on and off
automatically to maintain the desired temperature.
5. In case of electric power interruption, the spa temperature set point
will default to 100ºF when electric power is restored.

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Turbo Operation
To turn the turbo wave pump on or off, push the on/off button. Look
to see if the spa blows bubbles uniformly all the way around the spa.
e turbo wave pump will automatically shut off after 15 minutes of
operation.
When the turbo wave blower system is activated, the blower pump
is pumping outside ambient air into the spa, creating much of the
action in the spa. Some cooling of the water will occur as the turbo
wave blower operates. is is normal and the heater will recover
lost temperature after use. Remember, at elevated temperatures, 15
minutes soaking time is considered safe.
e spa power pack contains a filter to help keep the water in the spa
clean. If the filter becomes dirty or clogged, water flow through the
power pack will be restricted. is may prevent the spa from heating
up. Refer to the Maintenance section of this manual for information
on checking and cleaning the filter.
Cover
After use, place the cover on the spa. Lock the plastic clips in eight
locations on the outside of the spa.
Always leave the cover locked and in place when the spa
is not in use. The cover is not a replacement for adult
supervision. Always supervise young children in and
around water.
NOTE: The cover must be in place for the spa to heat up.