aqua living Catalina Luxury Armstrong User manual

QUICK START
PLEASE READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE PROCEEDING.
The owner’s manual contains important safety information, manufacturer’s
recommendations & detailed instructions about the installation, use and care of
your spa that are not included in this quick start guide.
Spas
Catalina
™
Since
1977

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THE EQUIPMENT BAY
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need access to the equipment bay, which houses most of the spa components
including the pumps and electronics.
THE DRAIN VALVE
Rotate the twist valve to open and close the drain.
• When lling your spa, make sure the drain is completely closed.
• When draining your spa, remove the cap & attach your water hose. When
nished, close the drain, remove the hose & replace the cap. Connecting
your water hose allows you to control where water goes as the spa drains.
THE UNIONS
The primary causes of leaks inside the cabinet are unions that need to be
tightened and seals that are improperly seated or need to be replaced.
• Hand tighten unions each time you ll your spa or remove the access panel.
• Never tighten with a wrench or other tool.
THE SLICE VALVES
Slice valves are installed in the plumbing lines so service can be performed without
draining the spa. Pushing them down creates a seal that blocks the flow of water.
• When the GFCI is on, T-Stems must always be locked in the up position.
• Make sure the T-Stems are up and the locks are in good condition each time
you remove the access panel.
THE ACCESS PANEL
The equipment bay is located inside the cabinet on the same side as the
topside controls.
• Remove the screws from the panel under the topside control and
store the panel and the screws safely aside.
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Before proceeding, read & follow complete electrical requirements & recommendations that begin on page 8 of your spa manual.
Model Primary pump only circulates on low speed
during heating cycles
Primary pump operates normally even
during heating cycles
Armstrong 50 amp
Kennedy 50 amp
Berkshire 50 amp 60 amp
Carlton 50 amp 60 amp
Hampshire 50 amp 60 amp
Nantucket 50 amp 60 amp

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WATER & AIR CONTROLS
Water and air controls located around the top of the spa, multiple users can
customize water flow, jet pressure, and water features to meet their uniquely
personal preferences - from soul southing relaxation to an intensely deep massage
- in the same spa, at the same time.
In the center position, water flow is evenly distributed to all seats. Rotating the dial increases
water flow in one zone while decreasing it in the other. When the spa is not in use, water flow
should be evenly distributed, circulating water through all jets.
Rotate to the center position when exiting the spa.
2” Diverter - One for each pump
Regulates water flow to seating zones that share the same pump.
Rotate the dial in one direction to increase air flow and enhance jet pressure. Rotate it in the
opposite direction to reduce or stop air flow. Because cool air circulating reduces the water
temperature, air controls should be closed when the spa is not in use.
Rotate to the cLOSeD position when exiting the spa.
1” Air Control - One for each seat
Regulates the mix of air and water to enhance pressure from the jets.
Rotate the dial to turn a water feature on and off. Rotating in one direction increases
water flow; rotating in the opposite direction decreases it. Water feature controls
should be closed when the spa is not in use to prevent water loss and cover damage.
Rotate to the cLOSeD position when exiting the spa.
Remove crystal balls before replacing the spa cover.
Water Feature Control - One for each water feature
Regulates the rate water flows to fountains, hydrofalls, & crystal ball water features.
SUCTION DRAIN COVERS
Debris on the suction drain cover obstructs water flow. Wipe the surface to remove debris
regularly. Inspect drain covers frequently and replace immediately if damaged.
Never use your spa when suction drain covers are damaged or missing.
Replace suction drains every 7 years.
Suction Drain Covers - Located around footwell.
Traps hair and other large debris not captured by the lters.
Suction drain covers create a barrier between the incredibly powerful suction
system in the spa and everything in it. They not only trap hair and other large
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and loose clothing to prevent the serious risks of drowning, injury, and entrapment.

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FILTER ACCESS
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care. You may not immediately associate increased chemical use and sluggish
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DANGER!DANGER! SERIOUS RISK OF INJURY!SERIOUS RISK OF INJURY!
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Never remove lter lid or lter(s) when the pump(s) are on.
Keep clothing, hair, and jewelery away from lter housing, suction ttings, and moving parts.
Gently lift the back of the cover lid and lift
off to remove Store safely aside until it’s
time to replace the lid.
To remove the screw in lter, grasp the handle
on the top of the lter with your hand and
rotate counter clockwise until the threaded
end of the lter releases from the housing.
Always hand tighten lters.
Using the handle on top of the lter, place the
threaded end of the lter into the lter housing.
Without applying any pressure, slowly twist
the lter allowing the threads on the lter
and housing to align. When properly aligned,
your hand will easily be able to rotate the lter
clockwise until it’s securely in place.
Do not use tools or over tighten.
Rest the front of the lid along the lip on
top of the lter screen. Gently lower the
back of the lid, making sure it’s properly
seated on all sides.
REMOVING THE LID
REPLACING THE LID
REMOVING THE FILTER
REPLACING THE FILTER
FILTER FILTER HOUSING

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• Always hand tighten plumbing unions and lters to prevent over tightening.
• Avoid using household cleaners of any kind, which may dull the nish. Never
use abrasive cloths or cleaners which will scratch the surface.
• The water level varies depending upon the number and size of the bathers.
When you exit the spa, make sure the water level is approximately 1” above
the jets, with exception to neck and shoulder jets. Refer to the Water Level
section on the bottom of page 14 in the owner’s manual for additional
information.
• Complete instructions to balance your water chemistry begin on page 15 of
the owner’s manual.
SRemove the access panel on the same side as the topside controls.
SHand tighten the plumbing unions at the heater and pumps.
SRemove the lter lid & lters.
SRinse the acrylic surface & drain water that remains after cleaning.
SWipe the surface with a clean, soft cloth.
SClose the spa drain.
SPut the water hose in lter housing & begin lling .
SCheck for leaks at the drain & plumbing unions; tighten if necessary.
SRemove the hose when water level is approximately 1” above the jets..
SReplace the lters & lter lid.
STurn the GFCI on .
SRefer to the topside control booklet for start-up & user instructions.
SReplace the cabinet panel & spa cover.
SAllow water temperature to reach at least 80°F before adding chemicals.
Filling & Relling
Initial start up & after each cleaning
WARNING!WARNING! SERIOUS RISK OF DAMAGE!SERIOUS RISK OF DAMAGE!
Never turn the GFCI on when the spa is empty.
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Turning the GFCI on when the spa is empty will immediately damage some components.

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• If you’d like help balancing your water chemistry, Call 423-349-2900,
option 6, Monday - Friday from 9 am to 5 pm EST to speak with one
of our water care specialists.
• A full line of manufacturer approved chemicals and lters are
available online at CompleteSpaCare.com.
STest your water twice a week, whether you use the spa or not.
SKeep chemicals away from children & pets.
Adding Chemicals
Initial start up & after each cleaning
Handle chemicals with care - Risk of chemical reaction & noxious fumes.Handle chemicals with care - Risk of chemical reaction & noxious fumes.
Never mix chlorine, bromine, or any other chemical sanitizers. Always read and follow the
instructions on the bottles. Wear goggles & gloves when handling chemicals. Avoid splashing
chemicals on the cabinet and acrylic surfaces.
Clean, clear water is essential for your health and your spa’s. Without chemical
sanitation, the water in your spa becomes the perfect environment for germs and
bacteria to grow and spread. The leading preventable cause of spa malfunction
is poor water chemistry, and while supplemental sanitizers like UV light reduce
chemical consumption, they don’t replace them entirely.
BALANCING WATER CHEMISTRY
Each step of a water maintenance program is dependent upon properly adjusting the previous steps to
within the recommended ranges. Omitting any step or failing to properly adjust to recommended ranges can
damage the spa and cause bather discomfort.
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals has established the following range recommendations for spas:
Maintain sanitizer levels
Balance the Total Alkalinity (TA)
Balance the Calcium Hardness (CH)
Balance the pH
Recommended Range 80 to 120 ppm
Recommended Range 150 to 250 ppm
Recommended Range 7.2 -7.8
Recommended Range Free Chlorine with UV Sanitizer .5 to 1 ppm
Read and follow all manufacturer’s water chemistry instructions, recommendations and safety
information beginning on page 15 of the owner’s manual.

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• Antimicrobial lter fabric infused with copper passively
deters growth and spread of bacteria and algae
• Copper’s naturally occurring antimicrobial properties
passively deter the growth of bacteria, fungi, algae, and
other microbes on its surface.
• Antimicrobial micro-ne ber inhibits bacteria growth on
a cellular level with long lasting protection from mold,
mildew, stains, and odors to keep lters cleaner, for longer.
• Precision pleating increases surface area to capture more
debris and bounce back in place after cleaning, retaining
even flow and distribution over a longer life.
• Never use chemical lter cleaners.
• Rinse Bi-Weekly - remove debris between pleats with hose.
• Replace Quarterly - Part Number 425-0348
CoPURE FILTERS
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FILTERS & CHEMICALS
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Spas
Catalina
™
Since
1977