Calflame Portable Spa User manual

LTR20091000, Rev. A
11/24/08

Copyright 2008-2009 LMS, Inc. All rights reserved. Duplication without written consent
is strictly prohibited.
Cal Spas®, Adjustable Therapy System™, ATS™, Cal Zone Quest 2000™, Cal
Premium™, Cal Select™, Cal Stone™ Ultimate Fitness Spa Series™, and XL Heat
Exchanger™ are registered trademarks.
Due to continuous improvement programs, all models, operation, and/or specications
are subject to change without prior notice.
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Preparing for Your New Portable Spa
Planning the Best Location..............2
Preparing a Good Foundation............2
120 Volt Electrical Installation...........3
240 Volt Electrical Installation...........3
GFCI Wiring Diagram ..................6
Gas Heater Hook up ...................7
Filling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa 9
Operating Your Spa
5100, 6200 and 6300 Electronic Control
Operation...........................10
Auxiliary Control Operation ............12
9800 Electronic Control Operation.......12
“Sounds Good” System Operation .......13
Periodic Reminder Messages ...........14
Diagnostic Messages..................15
Jets................................17
Diverter Knobs.......................17
Waterfalls ..........................17
Air Venturis .........................17
Aromatherapy .......................17
Adjustable Therapy System™ ...........18
Wireless Spa Monitor .................18
LED Perimeter Lighting................19
Clear Water Plan
The Key to Clear Water ................20
Testing and Adjusting Spa Water........21
Sanitation...........................22
CONTACT INFORMATION
For customer service, please contact your
authorized dealer immediately. If you need
additional information and/or assistance,
contact:
LMS Customer Service Department
1462 East Ninth Street
Pomona, CA 91766.
Toll Free: 1-800-CAL-SPAS
Fax: [phone]
Filter Cleaning .......................24
Bather Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Starting the Spa with Fresh Water.......25
Maintenance Schedule ................26
Cal Zone Quest Ozonator ..............27
Cal Clarity Bromine Generator ..........27
Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems..29
Cleaning and Maintenance
Removing and Reseating the Pillows.....30
Spa Cover...........................30
Draining Your Portable Spa ............31
Cleaning and Replacing the Filter........31
Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining) .....32
Cleaning the Cover, Shell and Pillows ....32
Using the Entertainment System
Listening to the Radio.................34
Inserting and Ejecting a CD or DVD ......34
Playing a CD.........................35
Raising and Lowering the 20” TV ........35
Playing a Movie ......................35
Programming the Universal Remote Control
36
Using the iPod Docking Station .........36
Appendix
Replacement Parts ...................37
Keeping Fit with your Spa..............45
2009 Warranty.......................47
Cal Spas™ Chemicals..................49

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When installing and using this electrical equipment,
always follow basic safety precautions. Following
these instructions will help make your rst spa
session a pleasurable one.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: A licensed electrician may be required to
upgrade your standard receptacle and/or circuit
breaker.
DANGER -- RISK OF ACCIDENTAL DROWNING:
Do not allow children to be in or around a spa unless
a responsible adult supervises them. Keep the spa
cover on and locked when not in use. See instructions
enclosed with your cover for locking procedures.
DANGER -- RISK OF INJURY: The suction ttings
in this spa are sized to match the specic water
ow created by the pump. Should the need arise to
replace the suction ttings, or the pump, be sure the
ow rates are compatible.
DANGER -- RISK OF INJURY: Never operate the
spa if the suction tting or lter baskets are broken
or missing.
DANGER -- RISK OF INJURY: Never replace a
suction tting with one that is rated less than the
ow rate marked on the original suction tting.
DANGER -- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: Install
the spa at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) from all metal
surfaces. As an alternative, a spa may be installed
within 5 feet of metal surfaces if each metal surface
is permanently bonded by a minimum #8 AWG solid
copper conductor to the outside of the spa’s control
box.
DANGER -- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: Do not
permit any external electrical appliances, such as
lights, telephones, radios, televisions, and etc., within
ve feet (1.5 meters) of the spa. Never attempt to
operate any electrical device from inside the spa.
This does not apply to lights, stereos and televisions
that are built into the spa as factory options from Cal
Spas™.
WARNING -- RISK OF INJURY
The spa water should never exceed 104˚F (40˚C).
Water temperatures between 100˚F (38˚C) and
104˚F (40˚C) are considered safe for a healthy
adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended
for young children and when spa use exceeds 10
minutes.
High water temperatures have a high potential for
causing fetal damage during pregnancy. Women
who are pregnant, or who think they are pregnant,
should always check with their physician prior to spa
usage.
The use of alcohol, drugs or medication before or
during spa use may lead to unconsciousness, with
the possibility of drowning.
Persons suffering from obesity, a medical history of
heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory
system problems or diabetes should consult a
physician before using the spa.
Persons using medications should consult a physician
before using the spa since some medications may
induce drowsiness while others may affect heart
rate, blood pressure and circulation.
Hyperthermia Danger
Prolonged exposure to hot air or water can induce
hyperthermia.Hyperthermiaoccurswhentheinternal
temperature of the body reaches a level 3˚F to 6˚F
above the normal body temperature of 98.6˚F (or
2˚C to 4˚C above 37˚C). While hyperthermia has
many health benets, it is important not to allow
your body’s core temperature to rise above 103˚F
(39.5˚C). Symptoms of excessive hyperthermia
include dizziness, lethargy, drowsiness and fainting.
The effects of excessive hyperthermia may include:
Failure to perceive heat•
Failure to recognize the need to exit spa or hot• tub
Unawareness of impending hazard•
Fetal damage in pregnant women•
Physical inability to exit the spa•
Unconsciousness•
WARNING: Theuseofalcohol,drugs,ormedication
can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia.
Important Safety Instructions

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Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction and electrical circuits. In addition, some
communities have codes requiring residential barriers such as fencing and/or self-closing gates on property to
prevent unsupervised access to the property by children. Your dealer can provide information on which permits
may be required and how to obtain them prior to the delivery of your spa.
Preparing for Your New Portable Spa
Damage caused by inadequate or improper
foundation support is not covered by the
warranty.
It is the responsibility of the spa owner to provide a
proper foundation for the spa.
We strongly recommended that you have a qualied,
licensed contractor prepare the foundation for your
spa.
Preparing a Good Foundation
Place the spa on a level foundation (preferably a 4”
concrete slab). If you are installing the spa indoors,
pay close attention to the ooring beneath it. Choose
ooring that will not be damaged or stained.
If you are installing your spa on an elevated wood
deck or other structure, consult a structural engineer
or a contractor to ensure the structure will support
the weight of 150 pounds per square foot.
Planning the Best Location
Safety First
Do not place your spa within 10 feet (3 m) of
overhead power lines.
Consider How You Will Use Your Spa
How you intend to use your spa will help you
determine where you should position it. For example,
will you use your spa for recreational or therapeutic
purposes? If your spa is mainly used for family
recreation, be sure to leave plenty of room around
it for activity. If you will use it for relaxation and
therapy, you will probably want to create a specic
mood around it.
Plan for Your Environment
If you live in a region where it snows in the winter or
rains frequently, place the spa near a house entry. By
doing this, you will have a place to change clothes
and not be uncomfortable.
Consider Your Privacy
In a cold-weather climate, bare trees won’t provide
muchprivacy.Think of your spa’ssurroundings during
all seasons to determine your best privacy options.
Consider the view of your neighbors as well when
you plan the location of your spa.
Provide a View with Your Spa
Think about the direction you will be facing when
sitting in your spa. Do you have a special landscaped
area in your yard that you nd enjoyable? Perhaps
there is an area that catches a soothing breeze during
the day or a lovely sunset in the evening.
Keep Your Spa Clean
In planning your spa’s location, consider a location
where the path to and from the house can be kept
clean and free of debris.
Prevent dirt and contaminants from being tracked
into your spa by placing a foot mat at the spa’s
entrance where the bathers can clean their feet
before entering your spa.
Allow for Service Access
Many people choose to install a decorative structure
around their spa. If you are installing your spa with
any type of structure on the outside, such as a
gazebo, remember to allow access for service. It is
always best to design special installations so that the
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Always follow applicable local, state and federal
codes and guidelines.
Use only a dedicated electrical line with a 20 amp
breaker.
Cord-and-plug connections may not use a cord longer
than 15 feet (4.6 m) and must be plugged into a
dedicated 20 amp GFCI connection (NEC 680.42(A)
(2)). Do not use extension cords!
Always use a weatherproof-covered receptacle.
Receptacle shall be located not less than 5 feet (1.5
m) from and not exceeding 10 feet (3.0 m) from the
inside wall of the spa. (NEC 680.43(A))
Do not bury the power cord. If your cord becomes
damaged, replace it before next usage.
120 Volt Electrical Installation
All 120V spas must have a GFCI. This can be either a
20 amp GFCI receptacle or a 20 amp GFCI cord and
plug kit as shown (CKIT110 - P/N ELE09700086).
Test the GFCI plug prior to rst use and periodically
when the spa is powered. To test the GFCI plug
version, follow these instructions. (Spa should already
be plugged in and operational.)
Press the TEST button on the GFCI. The GFCI will1. trip and the spa will stop operating.
Press the RESET button on the GFCI. The GFCI2. will reset and the spa will turn back on.
The spa is now safe to use.
If the GFCI trips while the spa is in use, press the
RESET button. If the GFCI does not reset, unplug the
spa and call your local Cal Spas dealer for service. DO
NOT USE THE SPA!
All 240V spas must be permanently connected
(hardwired) to the power supply. These instructions
describe the only acceptable electrical wiring
procedure. Spas wired in any other way will void your
warranty and may result in serious injury.
This is the only acceptable electrical wiring procedure.
Spas wired in any other way will void your warranty.
See the wiring diagram on page 6.
When installed in the United States, the electrical
wiring of this spa must meet the requirements of
National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-2008 and
any applicable local, state, and federal codes. The
electrical circuit must be installed by an electrical
contractor and approved by a local building / electrical
inspector.
GFCI and Wiring Requirements
The power supplied to the spa must be on a dedicated
GFCI protected circuit as required by ANSI/NFPA 70
with no other appliances or lights sharing the power.
Use copper wire with THHN insulation. Do not use
aluminum wire.
Use the table on the next page to determine your
GFCI and wiring requirements.
240 Volt Electrical Installation
When NEC requires the use of wires larger than #6
AWG, install a junction box near the spa and use #6
AWG wire between the junction box and the spa.
Wire runs over 85 feet must increase wire gauge
to the next lower number. For example: A normal
50 amp GFCI with four #8 AWG Copper wires run
over 85 feet would require you to go to four #6 AWG
copper wires.
Read and follow the heater manufacturer’s safety
and installation instructions prior to installation and
operation. Incorrect installation may damage the
heater and void its warranty.
Testing the GFCI Breaker
Test the GFCI breaker prior to rst use and periodically
when the spa is powered. To test the GFCI breaker
follow these instructions (spa should be operating):
Press the TEST button on the GFCI. The GFCI will1. trip and the spa will shut off.
Reset the GFCI breaker by switching the breaker2. to the full OFF position, wait a moment, then
turn the breaker back on. The spa should have
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Spa Model GFCI Required Wires Required
All 240V spas (except 6300 control
boxes requiring high amperage
(see below)
One 50 amp GFCI Four #8 AWG copper wires
Spas with the 6300 control box (when
high amperage is selected on circuit
board)
SEE CONFIGURATION
INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 6.
One 60 amp GFCI Four #8 AWG copper wires
Ultimate Fitness Spas:
Fitness 2400 spa with 5.5 kW
heater One 50 amp GFCI Four #8 AWG copper wires
Fitness 2400 spa with 11 kW
heater and Fitness Pro 2500 spa
SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR
INSTALLATION DIAGRAM.
Service 1: One 60 amp
GFCI Service 1: Four #8 AWG copper wires
Service 2: One 30 amp
GFCI Service 2: Three #8AWG copper wires
Fitness Pro 4700 spa
SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR
INSTALLATION DIAGRAM.
Service 1 (swim side):
One 60 amp GFCI Service 1: Four #8 AWG copper wires
Service 2 (swim side):
One 30 amp GFCI Service 2: Three #8AWG copper wires
Service 3 (spa side):
One 40 amp GFCI Service 3: Four #8 AWG copper wires

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Conguring the 6300 Control System
The 6300 control system requires higher power than other 240V systems. Dip switch #10 is factory set in the
ON position. This causes the heater to shut off when any pump is running in high speed. To allow the heater
to continue operating, dip switch #10 must be set to the OFF position.
To ensure your spa functions
properly, ensure the following
steps are performed before
starting your spa:
When installing the electrical• system, use a 60 amp GFCI.
Follow the GFCI wiring
diagram on the next page.
Have your dealer or installer• set dip switch #10 to the
OFF position on the circuit
board as shown at right.
Electrical Installation for 11 kW Heater
This applies to Ultimate Fitness spas with the 11 kW heater
only.
Two electrical services are required to heat the swim side of the
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GFCI Wiring Diagram

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Gas Heater Hook up
Ultimate Fitness Series spa owners may buy and install a separate gas heater and pump for use with their spa.
This option may be purchased separately from your local distributor.
Spa owners are responsible for ensuring installation of their gas heater conforms to local, state, and federal
regulations. The electrical and gas installation must be performed by contractors and approved by a local
building / electrical inspector. Failure to do so may void your warranty.
All Ultimate Fitness Series spas are plumbed with a gas heater ready union located inside the cabinet at
either the front or rear, depending on the model. (See the gures below and at right.) Properly installed, they
can be attached to an external gas heater. Customers are responsible for creating openings in the panel to
accommodate the lines and wiring. The gas heater should be located not less than 10 feet and no more than
25 feet away from the spa.
To connect the plumbing for an external gas heater:
Disconnect the ready union.1.
Cut off both sides of the union and discard it.2.
Create two 2½” diameter holes through the spa panel.3.
Use two 2” couplings to connect the hoses to 10’ - 15’ 2-3/8” diameter PVC lines.4.
Connect PVC lines to the gas heater.5.

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Filling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa
Once the spa has been placed on an approved1. surface and has been correctly wired by a licensed
electrician, inspect all plumbing connections in the
equipment area of your spa. Ensure that these
connections are secure and that they did not
loosen during shipment.
If equipped, open all gate valves in the equipment2. area. Before operating the spa, these valves must
be in the up or “open” position. (For owners of the automatic bromine generator)6. Make sure the dial on the face of the bromine
generator unit is turned to the OFF position.
Once the water is at the correct level and air7. is bled, turn on the power at the GFCI breaker.
(Ensure that the 120V spas are connected to the
proper electrical outlet.)
Note: Depending on the model, when the power
is turned on to the spa, the controls will perform
a diagnostic check for approximately ve minutes.
When the diagnostic is complete, the spa will
automatically operate at lter speed and continue
heating until the spa water temperature reaches
the default temperature of 100˚F.
If no water is owing when the pump is running, 8. there could be an air pocket at the suction side of
the pump. Shut off power to the spa and loosen
the pump union on the suction side of the pump
to bleed the air. When air is bled, turn power
back on.
Install the pre-soaked lters into the lter 9. canister.
The spa is now ready for use.
Never ll your spa with soft water.
Soft water makes it impossible to maintain the proper water chemistry and may cause the
water to foam, which will ultimately harm the nish of the spa and void your warranty.
VERY IMPORTANT!
Never run the spa with the gate valves
closed or without water circulating for
long periods of time. Be careful not to
over-tighten the plumbing ttings.
Remove the cartridge from lter canister.3.
Place a garden hose in the lter canister and ll 4. your spa with regular tap water about six
inches from the top.
VERY IMPORTANT!
Always ll the spa through the lter
canister! Failure to do so may cause
air to be trapped in the ltration
system and prevent the pumps from
operating properly.
Presoak the lters in spa water.5.
VERY IMPORTANT!
You must presoak the lters before
inserting them in the lter canister.
Dry lters can allow air into the
ltration system which can cause
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Temperature Adjustment
(Range 80°F to 104°F, 26°C to 40°C)
The 6200 and 6300 electronic control
panels display the actual water temperature
in degrees Fahrenheit. The displayed
temperature will only be current after the
pump has been running for at least two
minutes.
To display the temperature that the spa
is set to:
Press the• Temp button. The
temperature setting will ash.
While the display is ashing, each • time you press Temp button, the
set temperature will change up or
down one degree.
If the desired temperature is• opposite of the direction each press
of the button is making, release
button, allow display to stop ashing and then
press Temp button to change temperature the
other direction.
Standard, Economy and Sleep Heating
Modes
Your new spa is equipped with a heating feature that
gives you complete control of the heating system.
When the spa is powered up, it will automatically start
in standard heating mode.
St• will light briey on the main display. In this
mode, the heating system will automatically
maintain the set spa temperature. In the economy-
heatingmode,the heating systemwillonly activate
during ltration times.
Ec• will display solid if temperature is not current
andwillalternatewithspatemperatureifmeasured
temperature is current.
Economy mode will heat the water to the set• temperature while Sleep mode, indicated by a
SL on the main display, will also only activate
the heater during the ltering cycles but will
only heat the water to within 20°F (10°C) of the
set temperature. Like Economy mode, SL will
display solid when temperature is not current and
will alternate with actual temperature when it is
current.
NOTE: Displayed temperature will only be current after
the pump has been running for at least two minutes.
Switching Modes
Press• Temp button followed by the Light
button.
Press the same sequence to switch to the next• mode.
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5100, 6200 and 6300 Electronic Control Operation
Initial Start up
When rst powered up, your spa will perform a self-diagnostic check and to into priming mode. The topside will
display PR to indicate this. Priming mode will be active for less than ve minutes. When the spa has nished
priming, the heater will be activated and the water temperature will be maintained in standard mode. The spa
will heat to 100°F (37.5°C) at start up until the set temperature is changed as described below.
These instructions will describe features and options that your particular spa may not be equipped with.

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Jets
Press the Jets button:
Once to activate low speed pump.•
Twice to activate high speed.•
Three times to turn pump off.•
Light
Press the Light button to turn on the light. Press it
once again to turn the light off. All optional lighting
such as the control panel light and cabinet perimeter
lighting is controlled by the Light button and will turn
on and off with the spa light.
Option
Press the Option button to turn on the pump 2. Press
it once again to turn off the pump 2 (6200 Controls
only).
6300 Controls - Pump 2 and Pump 3
Sequence
Press• Option button once to activate high speed
pump 2.
Press• Option button twice to activate high speed
pump 3 and high speed pump 2
Press 3 times to activate pump 3 hi speed only•
Press 4 times to turn pumps off•
Automatic Time outs
These features will automatically turn themselves off
during periods of continuous use:
Low speed pump After 4 hours•
High speed pumps After 15 minutes•
Optional circulation pump After 15 minutes•
Optional turbo After 15 minutes•
Spa light After 15 minutes•
Setting Filtration Cycles
Your spa is programmed to lter twice a day. The rst
cycle will begin 6 minutes after the spa is turned on
and the second cycle 12 hours later. The factory has
programmed the cycle to last for 2 hours but this can
be switched to 4, 6, or 8 hours depending on your
requirements. To set ltration time, turn off the power
to the spa at the time of day you would like one of
the ltration cycles to begin then turn back on after
30 seconds. When power has been restored, press
the Temp button then the Jets button. Press Temp
button again to change the ltering cycle duration.
When desired duration is selected press the Jets
button to exit.
At the beginning of each ltering cycle the Turbo system
will run for approximately 30 seconds. The low speed
pump will run for the duration of the ltering cycle
and if an Ozone system is installed it will be activated.
During ltering, FC will appear on the main display.
Your new spa comes equipped with an electric heater. Following the directions listed below will ensure the
most efcient operation:
NOTE: This method is only for spa usage under two hours a week.
Keep the spa’s operating temperature 5˚F below the desired usage temperature when not in use. One • or two hours before use, set the temperature to the desired temperature.
If the spa usage exceeds two hours a week, the set temperature should remain at the desired usage• temperature.
The air venturis should be used sparingly. When open, water temperature drops quite rapidly and can• also dissipate chemicals.
Allowing the water temperature to lower more than 10˚F below the desired usage temperature and reheating
it prior to usage will cause the heater to operate longer than it normally would maintaining the desired
temperature. Doing this will increase your operating cost and makes your heater work more than necessary.

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Auxiliary Control
Operation
Theauxiliarycontroloptionisavailablewiththe9800
controls only. It is a small panel with four buttons
that control certain spa functions, such as primary
or additional jets, TV, or lights. It conveniently
puts the control of several spa functions at your
ngertips without having to get up.
Auxiliary Panel
Conguration
Functions
Standard
conguration JETS 1, JETS 2, LIGHT, OPTION
Spa models with
automatic TV JETS 1, JETS 2, TV, OPTION
Spa models with
3-pump system JETS 1, JETS 2, JETS 3, OPTION
until the set temperature is changed
as described below.
These instructions will describe fea-
tures and options that your particular
spa may not be equipped with.
Temperature Adjustment
(Range 80°F to 104°F, 26°C to
40°C)
The start-up temperature is set at
100°F (37.5°C). The last measured
temperature is constantly displayed on the control
panel. Note that the last measured spa temperature is
displayed. The displayed temperature will be updated
when the pump has been running for at least two
minutes.
Press the “UP” or “DOWN” buttons once to display the
set temperature. Each time either button is pressed
again, the set temperature will increase or decrease
depending on which button is pressed. After three
seconds, the control panel will automatically display
the last measured spa temperature.
Time
When time hasn’t been programmed, the “TIME” icon
ashes. To set the time, press the “TIME” button and
then the “MODE/PROG” button. Use the “UP” and
“DOWN” buttons to adjust time. See the next page
for more detailed instructions.
Standard, Economy, Sleep, and Standby
Modes
Mode/Prog: This button is used to switch between
standard, economy, and sleep modes.
Press “MODE/PROG” to enter mode1. programming.
Press the “DOWN” button to cycle through to the2. desired mode.
Press “MODE/PROG” to conrm selection.3.
9800 Electronic Control Operation
Initial Start up
When rst powered up, your spa will perform a self-diagnostic check and to into priming mode. The topside will
display PR to indicate this. Priming mode will be active for less than ve minutes. When the spa has nished
priming, the heater will be activated and the water temperature will be maintained in standard mode. The spa
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Standard Mode: This is programmed to maintain
the desired temperature. Note that the last measured
spa temperature displayed is current only when the
pump has been running for at least two minutes. The
“STAND” icon will display until the mode is changed.
Economy Mode: Economy mode heats the spa to the
set temperature only during lter cycles. The “ECON”
icon will display until the mode is changed. Pressing
the “JETS 1” button while in economy mode puts the
spa in standard-in-economy mode, which operates the
same as standard mode but reverts back to economy
mode automatically after one hour. During this time,
pressing the “MODE/PROG” button will revert to
economy mode immediately.
Sleep Mode: Sleep mode heats the spa to within
20°F (11°C) of the set temperature only during lter
cycles. The “SLEEP” icon will display until the mode is
changed.
Standby Mode: Pressing “Warm” or “Cool” then
“JETS 2” will turn off all spa functions temporarily. This
is helpful when changing a lter. Pressing any button
resets the spa.
Jets 1
Press the “JETS 1” button once to turn pump 1 on
or off and to shift between low and high speeds if
equipped. If left running, the low speed turns off
after two hours and the high speed turns off after 15
minutes. On non-circulation systems, the low speed of
pump 1 runs when the blower or any other pump is
on. It may also activate for at least two minutes every
30 minutes to detect the spa temperature and then to
heat to the set temperature if needed, depending upon
the mode. When the low speed turns on automatically,
it cannot be deactivated from the panel; however, the
high speed may be started.
Jets 2
Press the “JETS 2” button once to turn pump 2 on or
off and to shift between low and high speeds if it is a
two-speed pump. If left running, the pump will turn
off after 15 minutes.
Option
This is an optional feature. Press the “OPTION” button
to turn the optional equipment on and off. If left on,
the equipment will automatically turn off after 15
minutes.
Light
Press the “LIGHT” button to turn the spa light on and
off and to shift between dim and bright settings if
your light is dimmable. On dim, the control panel will
show the center circle plus one quarter of the light
beams. Half of the light beams will show on medium
brightness, and all of the light beams will show on
bright.
Invert
Press the “INVERT” button to change the numbers
in the display to read upside down. Another press
returns the display to the right-side-up position. This
enables you to read the display while you are in the
spa.
Locking the Panel
To lock the panel:
Press “TIME”, “JETS 1”, and the “UP” button within• three seconds. When locked, the panel will display
“LOCK”. All buttons are frozen except the “TIME”
button.
To unlock the panel:
Press “TIME”, “JETS 1” then the “DOWN” button• within three seconds.
“Sounds Good” System Operation
The “Sounds Good” system is available on 9800 controls only.
When you press the button once, it activates the sound system. You will hear
a unique sound for each button you press on the control panel.
The “Sounds Good” system plays sounds in three modes and will cycle in this
order each time you press the button on the SOUNDS GOOD panel:
Once All sounds play at full volume
Twice All sounds play at half volume
Three times One sound plays for all controls
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Setting the Temperature Lock
To activate the temperature lock:
Press the “UP” or “DOWN” button, “TIME”, “JETS• 1”, then the “UP” button within three seconds.
The panel will display “TEMP LOCK” when the set
temperature is locked.
To unlock the set temperature:
Press the “UP” or “DOWN” button, “TIME”, “JETS• 1”, and then the “DOWN” button.
Circulation Pump
This is an optional feature. The circulation pump will
come on when the system is checking temperature,
during lter cycles, during freeze conditions, or when
another pump is on.
Preset Filter Cycles
There are two lter cycles per day. The start and end
times of each cycle are programmable. To program,
set the time as instructed above, then press “MODE/
PROG” to advance to the next setting (or to exit
after the last setting). The default lter cycles are as
follows:
The rst lter cycle is automatically activated at • 8:00 AM and operates the pump until 10:00 AM.
The “FILTER 1” indicator icon will light when lter
1 is running.
The second lter cycle is automatically activated • at 8:00 PM and operates the pump until 10:00 PM.
The “FILTER 2” indicator icon will light when lter
2 is running.
The pump and the ozone generator will run during
ltration. At the start of each lter cycle, the blower
will run on highest speed for 30 seconds to clean out
the air channels. The lowest speed of pump 2 and
pump 3 will run for ve minutes. In the event of power
loss or shut down, the time of day will need to be
reset for lter cycles to run according to your desired
programming.
Clean up Cycle
When the pump or blower is turned on by a button
press, a clean-up cycle begins 30 minutes after the
pump or blower is turned off or times out. The pump
and the ozone generator will run for one hour.
Ozone
Thisis an optional feature.On most systems,the ozone
generator (if installed) runs during lter cycles (except
when pump 1 is operating at high speed on a non-circ
ulating system) and during clean-up cycles. On some
systems, the ozone generator operates whenever
the pump runs. If your system is congured with the
optional ozone disable feature, the ozone generator
will turn off for one hour any time a function button
(“JETS 1”, “JETS 2”, “OPTION” etc.) is pressed.
Freeze Protection
If the temperature sensors detect a drop to 44°F
within the heater, the pump automatically activates
to provide freeze protection. The equipment stays
on until four minutes after the sensors detect that
the spa temperature has risen to 45°F or higher. In
colder climates, an optional additional freeze sensor
may be added to protect against freeze conditions that
may not be sensed by the standard sensors. Auxiliary
freeze sensor protection acts similarly except with the
temperature thresholds determined by the switch and
without a four-minute delay in turnoff.
Periodic Reminder Messages
Press the “Mode” button to reset a displayed reminder.
Message Frequency Action Required
rPH Every 7 days Test and adjust chemical levels per manufacturer’s instructions.
rSA Every 7 days Test and adjust chemical levels per manufacturer’s instructions.
rCL Every 30 days Remove, clean, and reinstall lter per manufacturer’s instructions.
rtg Every 30 days Test and reset GFCI per manufacturer’s instructions. Drain and rell
spa per manufacturer’s instructions.
rdr Every 90 days Drain and rell spa per manufacturer’s instructions.
rCO Every 180 days Clean and condition spa cover.
rCH Every 365 days Install a new lter.

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Diagnostic Messages
Message Meaning Action Required
No message
on display 1) Spa temperature is unknown. 1) After pump has been running for 2 minutes temperature will be displayed.
2) Spa is in Economy or Sleep
mode. 2) In Economy or Sleep mode, the pump may be off for hours outside a lter cycle. If you wish to see the
current spa temperature, either switch to Standard
mode or turn Jets1 on for at least two minutes.
3) Power has been cut off to the
spa. 3) The control panel will be disabled until power returns. Spa settings and time of day will be
preserved for 30 days with a battery back-up.
BUF Internal problem detected. Repair required. Contact your dealer or service
organization.
dr Insufcient water detected in
heater. Spa will be shut down for
15 minutes.
Check water level in spa. Rell if necessary. Make
sure pumps are been primed and lter cartridges are
clean. Press any button to reset or wait 15 minutes
and spa will automatically reset. If message spa does
not reset, call your dealer or service organization.
dry
dY Insufcient water detected in
heater. Spa is shut down.
(Displays on third occurrence of dr
message.)
Follow directions for dr message and press any button
to reset spa. Spa will not automatically reset when dry
or dY is displayed.
Ec Indicates heater is in Economy
Mode. None.
--F or --C Temperature unknown After the pump has been running for two minutes, the
temperature will be displayed.
HL
HFL A difference in readings between
temperature sensors has been
detected indicating a possible water
ow problem.
Make sure spa is lled to proper level and that
pumps are primed and lter cartridges are clean. If
message does not reset, call your dealer or service
organization.
IC
ICE Potential freeze condition detected. No action required. The pumps and the blower will
automatically activate regardless of spa status.
LF Persistent low ow problems.
Heater is shut down, but other spa
functions continue to run normally.
Displays on the fth occurrence of
the HL or HFL message within 24
hours.
Follow action required for HL or HFL message.
Heating capacity of the spa will not reset
automatically. Press any button to reset.
OH
OHS Overheat protection. The spa has
shut down. One of the sensors
has detected that the spa water is
110°F.
DO NOT ENTER THE WATER. Remove the spa cover
and allow water to cool. At 107°F, the spa should
automatically reset. If spa does not reset, shut off
the power to the spa and call your dealer or service
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Message Meaning Action Required
HH
OHH Overheat protection (spa is
shutdown). One sensor has
detected 118˚F (48˚C) at the
heater.
DO NOT ENTER THE WATER!
Remove the spa cover and allow spa to cool below
107˚F (42˚C). Press any button on the topside
display to reset spa. If spa will not reset after spa has
cooled, turn off power for approximately 30 seconds
and then turn power back on. If display message is
repeated then shut the power off to the spa and call
your dealer or service organization.
Pr When your spa is rst actuated, it
will go into priming mode. The priming mode will last for up to four minutes and then the spa will begin to heat and maintain the water
temperature in the Standard mode.
SF Safety Suction. Spa is shut down. The display will show SF when a vacuum switch
closes. All functions will turn off and the system will
be disabled until a panel button is pressed.
SL Indicates heater is in Sleep Mode. None.
SA
Sb
SNA
Snb
Spa is shut down. The sensor that
is plugged into the sensor “A” or
“B” jack is not working.
If the problem persists, contact your dealer or service
organization. (May appear temporarily in an overheat
situation and disappear when the heater cools.)
Sns
Sn Sensors are out of balance.
If this is alternating with the• temperature, it may just be a
temporary condition.
If the display shows only this• message (periodically blinking),
the spa is shut down.
Contact your dealer or service organization.
ST Indicates heater is in Standard
Mode. None.
Stby Pressing a button combination
on the user panel has activated
Standby Mode.
Press any button to leave Standby Mode and return to
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Jets
Almost all of the jets in your spa are adjustable.
Rotating the face of an adjustable jet to the left
(counter-clockwise) will decrease the amount of
water ow through the jet. Rotating the face of an
adjustable jet to the right (clockwise) will increase
the amount of water ow through the jet. (See
example shown below.)
Neck jets adjust in the opposite directions (counter-
clockwise to increase, clockwise to decrease).
Diverter Knobs
Diverter knobs are 1” and 2” knobs located around
the top of your spa. They allow you to divert water
through jets from one side of the spa to the other, or
in most cases from oor jets to wall jets. This is ac-
complished by rotating the diverter knob to the left
(counterclockwise), decreasing the amount of wa-
ter ow through
a section of jets.
To increase the
amount of wa-
ter ow through
the other sec-
tion of jets, ro-
tate the handle
to the right
(clockwise).
Waterfalls
Some spa series include optional waterfalls. When
the booster pump is on, turn the knob near the
waterfall, or rotate the dial on top of the waterfall.
Water will immediately start owing through it.
Air Venturis
Air venturis are the 1” knobs located around the
top of your spa. Each one will let you add a mixture
of air with the jet pressure. This is accomplished
by rotating the air
venturiknobtotheleft
(counterclockwise) to
increase the amount
of airow through
the jets. To decrease
the amount of airow
through the jets,
rotate the handle to
the right (clockwise).
Aromatherapy
Thisoptionalaccessoryisveryeasytouse. Unscrew
the cap on the aromatherapy chamber and drop in
a bag of scented aromatherapy beads and replace
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Pump On/Off
This button allows the user to turn on and off the
ATS™ seat pump. Press this button once to turn the
pump on. Once on, the green LED light on the control
panel will illuminate, indicating that the system is
operational. To turn off the pump, press the “PUMP
ON/OFF” button a second time. Note: The pump
must be on prior to operating any other features of
this system.
Pulse Mode
This button allows the user to turn the ATS™ massage
control on and off. Press the pulse button once to
turn on the massage control. Once pressed, the
orange LED in position number 1will light, indicating
the number one pulse mode. Each press of either the
up or down button will move the orange LED up or
down to the next pulse mode.
Note: Allow one second between each button press.
Pressing the button quickly may cause improper
operation. To turn the pulse mode off and return to
normal pump operation, press the “PULSE MODE”
button a second time.
Up
This button allows the user to cycle up from one
through seven massage modes one at a time. Each
mode offers a different pulsating massage. Some
modes are faster than others, so just cycle through
them to nd the massage you like best.
Down
This button allows the user to cycle down through all
seven massage modes, one at a time.
Time Reset
Mode
Pulse mode will
normally run for
15 minutes then
automatically shut
off. For another
15-minute session,
press the “PUMP
ON/OFF” button
and the “PULSE
MODE” button. A green LED will blink and the pump
will run on high-speed mode as part of a 15-minute
cool down period. After that, the pump will stop
automatically and the green LED light on the panel
will continue to blink for one minute then shut off
automatically. After the second 15-minute session,
the system will run through a cool down cycle for up
to two hours. In this cool down mode, the user will
only be able to operate the pump (by again pressing
the “PUMP ON/OFF” button). However, the massage
mode will remain off until the cool down mode is
completed.
Pulse Mode System
Pulse mode system will shut off for two hours unless
reset by the following procedure. During this time the
pump will run at a maximum speed.
In the off position, press the “PULSE MODE”• button once.
The green power light will ash to indicate • reset.
Wireless Spa Monitor
The wireless spa monitor allows you to monitor and change your spa’s activity
from a distance. The table below describes each button’s function.
Light Operates spa light and LED mood lighting
Temp Display or adjust the set temperature control
Jet 1 Turn on or off jet 1
Mode Switch between Standard, Economy, and Sleep Modes
Adjustable Therapy System™