Aqua Pulse Spas Noosa User manual

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Noosa Luxury Spa
USER MANUAL
CONTACT DETAILS
EMAIL: [e-mail]
WEB: www.aquapulsespas.com.au
PHONE: [phone]

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Contents:
3 Important safety instructions
3 Warnings
4 Hyperthermia
4 Information to assist you locating the spa
4 Outdoor locations
4 Location considerations
5 Spa base
5 Water supply
5 Electrical safety
5 Electrical installation
6-17 Wiring diagram & GS523DZ Tech Sheet
18 Important usage warnings – non warranty faults
18 Water treatment
18 Filling your spa with water – avoiding air locks
18 Filters
19 How to remove your spas filters
19 Hardcover use
19 Caring for cedar & synthetic cabinets
19 Empty spa warning
20 Using the drain – Draining the spa
20 Turning jets on & off
20 Waterfall control handle – Air control handle – Main Diverter
21 Aromatherapy control handle - My spa is too hot in summer
22 Operating your Noosa Luxury spa
22 Setting the time
22 Setting the filter cycle
22 Setting the temp control
22 Turning on the jets and blower
22 Turning on the light
22 Selecting mode / prog
23 Troubleshooting
24 Frost prevention system
24 Ozonator

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your physiological response to hot water is very subjective and depends on your age, health and medical
history. If you don’t know your tolerance to hot water or experience dizziness, headaches or nausea you
should exit the spa immediately and cool down.
WARNINGS
Children in and around the spa should be supervised at all times by a responsible adult.
•Use caution when entering or exiting the spa, where practical install a safety grab bar or handrail
and set of stairs with non-slip tape on the stair treads (cease use of the stairs immediately if the grip
tape is not in tact). Turn off all the jets before entering or exiting the spa to improve visibility while
entering or exiting the spa. Remember that wet surfaces can be slippery.
•Do not allow anyone to submerge their head under the water.
•Do not use the spa unless all suction guards are installed to prevent body and hair entrapment. Do
not sit in front of or on top of the suction fittings or skimmer. This will obstruct proper circulation of
the water and may result in personal injury.
•Never operate the spa pumps without having all suction and return lines open.
•Always keep the hardcover installed and locked when the spa is not in use.
•Never allow anyone to sit or stand on the hardcover.
•People using medications and or having any adverse medical history should consult a physician
before using the spa.
•People with infectious diseases should not use the spa.
•Do not use the spa if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•Do not consume alcohol or drugs while using the spa.
•Pregnant women should consult a physician before using the spa.
•As prolonged immersion in water temperatures in excess of 38°C (100°F) may damage your health,
we recommend measuring the water temperature with an accurate thermometer before entering the
spa. We also recommend establishing lower temperatures and shorter periods of use for users who
may be affected by hot water temperature.
•In order to avoid the possibility of hyperthermia (heat stress) occurring it is recommended that the
average temperature of spa-pool water should not exceed 38°.
•Do not use the spa immediately following strenuous exercise.
•You must use a Licenced Electrical Contractor to connect the spa to power.
•The power should be supplied through a residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual
operating current not exceeding 20mA.
•If your power supply cable is damaged switch the spa off at the residual current device inside your
houses meter box, contact a Licenced Electrical Contractor to replace the cable.
•Live parts and connections must be inaccessible to any person in the spa.
•Earthed appliances must be permanently connected to fixed wiring.
•Do not permit or use electric appliances (such as lighting, telephone, radios, televisions etc.) within
2 meters of the spa, unless the appliance is rated at 12VDC or less.
•Parts incorporating electrical components except remote control devices must be located or fixed so
that they cannot fall into the spa.
•Test the GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) or residual current device (RCD) monthly.
•If water is leaking from the spa stop using the spa and turn it off at the RCD in the meter box until a
qualified technician has resolved the problem.
•Do not leave the spa empty for any period of time, this can cause terminal damage to the spa.
•Post emergency phone numbers for Police, Fire Department and Ambulance at the nearest phone.
•Install a CPR Resuscitation chart within easy view of the spa.
•Check with your local council to see if you require a building & fencing permit for your spa.

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HYPERTHERMIA
Since your spa can be set to reach temperatures of 40°C (104°F) users should be aware that extended
submersion in water that exceeds normal body temperature can lead to hyperthermia. Hyperthermia
occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches several degrees above the normal body
temperature of 37°C (98.6°F). The symptoms of hyperthermia include drowsiness, lethargy and an
increase in the internal temperature of the body. The effects of hyperthermia include:
•Unawareness of impending hazard
•Failure to perceive heat
•Failure to recognize the need to exit the spa
•Physical inability to exit the spa
•Foetal damage in pregnant woman
•Unconsciousness resulting in the danger of drowning
If you feel any of the symptoms of hyperthermia safely exit the spa immediately. Please note that the use of
Alcohol, Drugs or Medication can significantly increase the risk of Hyperthermia.
INFORMATION TO ASSIST YOU LOCATING THE SPA
The following information will assist you in choosing the right location for your spa. When making your
decision always remember that spas can be enjoyed all year round, indoors or out regardless of the
climate. Many spa owners report that their favourite seasons are the cooler winter months while others
enjoy using their spa in the warmer summer months.
OUTDOOR LOCATIONS
For a variety of reasons outdoor locations are a far more popular choice, some of the reasons include:
•Limited indoor space
•Delivery complications due to door openings, stairwells etc
•Desire for an outdoor entertainment area
•The spa is being installed adjacent to an existing or planned swimming pool
•Concerns over splashing water inside the home.
For those who choose an outdoor location, spa operating temperatures can be adjusted to match the
season. In colder months many owners will operate their spa in the range of 36-38°C. During warmer
months an operating temperature of 26-28°C will provide a refreshing retreat.
LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS
Contact your local council to determine if a building permit is necessary and for information on
applicable bylaws (distance from property lines, buildings, fencing requirements etc.). If you are doing
any excavating contact Dial before You Dig on 1100 to ensure that there are no underground lines.
Locate the spa where possible within close distance of a door to the house, this will maximize potential
winter use. Ensure that your pumps, controls, drain-valve and thermal probe are easily accessible and
protected. If possible, locate the spa where you will enjoy some privacy. If this is not possible a partial
privacy or wind partition or proper placement of the optional cover lifter should provide adequate privacy.
Make sure your spa is positioned so that access to the equipment compartment and side panels will not be
blocked. Blocking access to any side panel on the spa will render the spa unserviceable. Service
technicians will not move your spa to gain access to a side panel which has been blocked in, decking in
your spa will render your spa unserviceable and our technicians will not attend your site for any repairs
whatsoever whether under warranty or post warranty.

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SPA BASE
Your spa needs a good solid foundation supporting the whole base of the spa. The foundation on which
your spa sits must be able to support the weight of the spa the water in it and the weight of its users. If
the foundation is inadequate the spa may shift, this will cause stress to the shell which may lead to the
shell cracking. Damage caused by an inadequate or improper foundation is not covered under
warranty. It is the responsibility of the spa owner to provide a proper foundation for the spa. A spa
containing both water and people is extremely heavy, if you are installing the spa onto decking or any
other elevated structure you must consult a structural engineer to ensure that the structure will support
the weight of the spa. Ideally the spa should be installed onto a concrete base at least 4” thick with
reinforcing steel inside the slab. If you are installing your spa indoors ensure that your choice of flooring
is impermeable to water. Ensure that water drains away from the spa protecting the cabinet and
electrical components from water damage. Do not place any item underneath the spas base to level
the spa this will cause stress to the shell which may lead to the shell cracking. Damage caused by
packing under the spas fibreglass base is not covered under warranty.
WATER SUPPLY
Spas do not require a permanent water supply however there must be a water supply and hose within
reach in order to fill the spa. A hose is also used for emptying the spa via the bottom drain or by using a
submersible pump if the bottom drain is not accessible.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Do not place your spa within 3 metres of overhead power lines.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
You will need a suitable electrical supply to run the spa.
The Noosa Luxury Spa requires a hardwired 32Amp Residual Current Device Protected Dedicated Power
Connection. Your Licenced Electrical Contractor can hardwire the spa straight to the meter box in your
house or they can install a hardwired 32Amp residual current device protected dedicated isolation switch.
ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS REQUIRE YOUR LICENCED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR TO
INSTALL THE APPROPRIATE SIZED RCD IN THE HOUSES METER BOX.
It is the responsibility of your Licenced Electrical Contractor to ensure the Residual Current Devise is installed
at the correct mA required by the law.
When appointing an electrician to prepare your spas electrics check that they are suitably qualified and
licenced to do so. Do not attempt to install the spas electrics yourself if you are not a fully Licenced Electrical
Contractor. The spa must be wired on its own fused circuit back to your household meter box. The spa should
not be sharing power supply with any other appliances.
We recommend you install a hardwired 32Amp residual current device protected dedicated Rotary Isolation
Switch so that the spa can be isolated from the power supply in an emergency or for service work. This is
simply a rotary on/off switch but should be sited more than 2 metres away from the spa so that users cannot
be in the spa whilst operating the switch.

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3 Pin Plug not allowed Rotary Isolation Switch
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION POINT LOCATION
To hardwire the spa your Licenced Electrical Contractor will locate the electrical connection point here,
unscrew and remove the cabinet panels directly underneath the spas touch pad.

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IMPORTANT USAGE WARNINGS – NON WARRANTY FAULTS
Spas are extremely delicate products and require regular maintenance. Below we will list a number of
common causes of problems which are not covered under warranty. Should we ever need to visit you to
repair your spa you will be charged the full cost of a repair if we found that the cause was the result of poor
maintenance or customer negligence. Paying full attention to the issues below will help to reduce the risk of
damage to your spa.
WATER TREATMENT
One of the most crucial aspects of spa maintenance is water treatment. Improper water balance of Chlorine,
Lithium, Peroxide, pH, Alkalinity or Calcium will cause damage to the spa surface, pumps, jets, heaters,
headrests and fittings. If we find improper water balance in your spa, these parts will not be covered under
warranty.
Please note that your spas headrest and filter box face are sensitive to chemical exposure and will discolour
immediately if you over sanitize the water or allow them to float in the water, this will not be covered under
warranty. Do not clean the spas headrests or filter box face with the spas water only use fresh tap water to
clean the headrests and filter box faces. If you are sanitizing the spa on a once a week program it is
recommended to remove the spas headrest on the day you sanitize the spa and replace them a day later to
avoid over exposure to your sanitiser. Different chemical packs have different methods of caring for the
water. You will need to refer to the user guide that came which your chosen chemical pack for exact details
on how to treat your water. We recommend that you have the spa water tested weekly at a Pool or Spa Store
to gain accurate results of the water chemistry. Use the results to go home and balance your spas water from
the user guide supplied with your chemical pack. DO NOT FOLLOW THE POOL OR SPA STORES
RECOMENDATIONS ON BALANCING THE WATER AS THEY WILL NOT BE SUPPLING YOU WITH THE
REQUIRED CHEMICAL LEVELS FOR YOUR SPA. Test history should be kept as a reference as the test
history will be required in the event of a warranty claim. It is a requirement of the Warranty Terms to keep a
printed monthly test result of the water chemistry from a professional pool or spa store. Your warranty will be
made void if you cannot show the results of monthly water chemistry history printed from a recognisable
professional Pool or Spa Store.
USE OF BROMINE TABLETS or BIGUANIDE WILL VOID YOUR SPAS WARRANTY.
FILLING YOUR SPA WITH WATER – AVOIDING AIR LOCKS
The correct way to fill your spa with water is to remove the spas filters and place your hose inside the filter
box. Be sure to remove the fitting off the hose to prevent it from falling into
the spas plumbing. Placing the hose inside the spas main seating area
may cause a build-up of air inside the plumbing creating an air lock. Air
locks can cause damage to the spas pumps and heater. Damaged
caused by an air lock will not be covered under warranty. To avoid this
problem ensure you fill up the spa through the filter box. You can tell if you
have an air lock by turning on the pumps, if no water appears to circulate through the system it is very likely
that you have an air lock. To resolve this problem, loosen the unions at the side of the suction end of the
pump until water begins to flow through. Alternatively contact the store of purchase for advice on other ways
to remove an air lock.
Note: Please ensure the drain fitting is closed before filling the spa, see instructions on page 9 for how to
work the drain fitting, and page 8 for how to remove the spas filter.
FILTERS
Before you use the spa, please make sure the plastic wrap has been removed from the filters.
Poor filter conditions are one of the biggest causes of faults that are not covered under warranty. Poor filter
conditions allow particles to roam in the spas water. These tiny particles can cause damage to the spas
components. One of the first things our technician will check when visiting your spa is the condition of your
filters. If we find your filters are in poor condition your repair will not be covered under warranty.
We recommend that you soak your spas filters in filter cleaner every week. You should also replace your
spas filters every 12 months. It is advised to purchase spare filters at the time of ordering your spa and
alternate between the filters each week to make the cleaning process easier. Only soak the filters in the
recommended Filter Cleaner.

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HOW TO REMOVE YOUR SPAS FILTERS
WARNING: Be careful not to force the filter face past the waterfalls attached to the spa as this can break the
waterfall fittings, if you apply a small amount of pressure to push the filter face away from the waterfall fitting
as you remove the filter face you will clear the waterfall fittings without causing damage.
Remove the flat head screw in the filter box face and dispose of it. Do not reinstall the screw.
1. Lift the face plate on the filter box vertically until it separates away from the
filter box.
2. Remove the leaf catcher by sliding it horizontally towards the centre of the spa.
3. You will see the filters inside the filter box, to remove them turn the handle on
the top of the filter anti-clockwise until you can lift the filter out of the filter box.
4. To reinstall the filters, reverse these steps.
Do not overtighten the filter, it only needs to be lightly screwed in. Overtightening the filters will break the filter
and is not covered under warranty.
HARDCOVER USE & CARE
Your spas hardcover must be locked to the spas cabinet when the spa is not in use. Leaving the cover off
exposes your spa to the elements which can cause damage to the spas acrylic and fittings, it also allows
leaves, dust etc. to enter your spa. Debris in the spa can cause blockages or damage to the equipment, if
our technician finds items such as leaves or dirt inside your spa your repair will not be covered under
warranty. Never stand, sit or apply any weight to the hardcover this will bend or break the hardcover. The
handles on the hardcover are not for lifting or pulling the hardcover, lifting or pulling on these handles will tear
the vinyl. To lift the hardcover place your hand underneath the valance and lift the hardcover itself not the
handles. Do not open the zippers on your hardcover they can be extremely difficult to close and may not
close at all. The hardcover has small holes in the underside of the cover, these holes allow the water which
will get inside the cover through the stitching to drain out. To clean your hardcover wipe both the top vinyl and
underside over with a damp cloth. To extend the life expectancy of your hardcover we recommend you apply
303 aerospace protectant to the vinyl side of your hardcover every 30 days and balance your spas water
weekly as per the chemical instructions we have supplied you with. Poorly balanced water can blister your
hardcover and breakdown the stitching voiding your hardcovers warranty.
CARING FOR CEDAR CABINETS
Wood skirting has a tendency to hairline crack, fade and lose its like-new appearance with time. You should
re-oil your spa’s skirting once every three months. Lightly sand the surfaces to remove any chemical stains
and smoothen rough surfaces, re-oil the wood surfaces using a suitable decking or outdoor furniture oil. Do
not use varnishes, shellacs or surface sealants. Warranty on cedar spa skirting is only valid if regularly oiled.
CARING FOR SYNTHETIC CABINETS
Do not use any chemicals to clean your synthetic cabinet. The best way to clean your cabinet is to regularly
wipe it down with a micro fibre cloth and fresh water. Where possible try to keep the cabinet from being
exposed to the sun as this can cause colour fade in the cabinet and can also cause the cabinet to shrink if
exposed to extreme heat. Fading and shrinking of the cabinet are not covered under warranty.
EMPTY SPA WARNING
Your hardcover must always be on the spa when not in use, and the spa must always be filled with water. An
empty spa on a hot day will cause melting, crazing, discolouration and blistering in the spas acrylic and
fittings. This can happen within 10 minutes of the spa being emptied. Your warranty will be made void if you
leave the spa empty for any period of time.

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USING THE DRAIN
The drain fitting has a locking keyway to stop the drain automatically opening. When you want to operate the
drain fitting turn the handle clockwise and at the same time pull the handle away from the spa to release it
from the locking keyway. When the drain fitting is pulled fully away from the fibreglass base you can now
unscrew and remove the handle by screwing it anticlockwise. With the handle off you can now connect the
supplied hose connection and attach your garden hose, now push the drain half way back in and it will begin
draining the spa. When the drain fitting is pushed completely in or pulled fully away from the fibreglass base
the drain is closed and when the drain fitting is in the middle of both closed positions the drain is open.
DRAINING THE SPA
NOTE: When planning on draining the spa, make sure you refill and reinstall
the hardcover straight away. The spa must always be filled with water. An
empty spa on a hot day will cause melting, crazing, discolouration and
blistering in the spas acrylic and fittings. This can happen within 10 minutes
of the spa being emptied. Your warranty will be made void if you leave the
spa empty for any period of time.
1. Attach the supplied hose fitting.
2. Connect your garden hose.
3. Put the drain fitting half way between the two closed positions.
4. When finished draining the spa push the drain fitting back in.
TURNING JETS ON & OFF
The larger jets in your spa can be turned on or off. Turning the jet face clockwise will turn the jet on which
will allow the water to flow through the jet. Turning the jet face anticlockwise will turn the jet off stopping the
water from flowing through the jet. The smaller jets in your spa can not be turned on and off, they will always
remain on.
WATERFALL CONTROL HANDLE
Your waterfall control handle can be located on the spa image on page one. To run your waterfall turn on the
manual heating button and set the temperature button above the current water temperature, then turn the
control handle anticlockwise. To turn off the waterfalls turn the control handle clockwise until they stop
running. This handle only needs to be lightly turned when controlling the waterfalls, turning this handle too far
either way will cause it to break and will not be covered under warranty.
AIR CONTROL HANDLE
The air control handle can be located on the spa image on page one. This handle controls the amount of air
pressure coming from the jets, which will increase the water pressure if it is turned anticlockwise and will
decrease the water pressure if it is turned clockwise. This handle only needs to be lightly turned, turning this
handle too far either way will cause it to break and will not be covered under warranty.
MAIN DIVERTER
The main diverter handle can be located on the spa image on page one. This handle is used to divert the
water flow from one side of the spa to the other. This handle should not be turned while the pump is running,
turning this handle with the pump running can break the handle which is not covered under warranty. This
handle only needs to be lightly turned with the pump off, turning this handle too far either way or with the
pump on will cause it to break and will not be covered under warranty.