Imperial Winchester User manual

Spa Owner’s
Manual
To Call for Technical Assistance:
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For Imperial Spas
Winchester Models
Part #6530-955 Rev. B
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Table of Contents
Important Hot Tub Owner Information..........................................5
Important Safety Instructions .......................................................6
Locating Your Hot Tub................................................................10
General Electrical Safety Instructions ........................................ 11
Equipment Bay /Wiring Figures A-C .........................................12
Electrical Installation Instructions (240 VAC) .............................13
Power Supply Options and Requirements.................................14
Start Up Instructions...................................................................14
Control Panel..............................................................................16
Warmer and Cooler Buttons.................................................16
Light Button ..........................................................................16
Jets 1Button ........................................................................17
Jets 2Button ........................................................................17
Initial Start Up.............................................................................17
Selecting Filter Cycles ...............................................................18
Filtration ...............................................................................18
Filter Cycles................................................................................18
Standard Mode.....................................................................18
Economy Mode.....................................................................19
Care and Maintenance of Your Hot Tub ....................................19
Cleaning the Filters ..............................................................19
Ozonators.............................................................................20
Draining and Refilling .................................................................20
Cleaning the Hot Tub Surface..............................................21
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Maintaining the Synthetic Cabinet........................................21
Maintaining the Cover ..........................................................21
Winterizing............................................................................21
Restarting Your Hot Tub in Cold Weather............................22
Maintaining Water Quality .........................................................23
pH Control ............................................................................23
Sanitizing..............................................................................23
Other additives ...........................................................................23
Water sanitization with ozone...............................................24
Troubleshooting..........................................................................25
Troubleshooting Procedures ......................................................26
Problem -Procedure ............................................................26
Pump priming instructions....................................................26
Wiring Diagram (US/Canada 60Hz)...........................................28
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Important Hot Tub Owner Information
Your hot tub is constructed to the highest standards and is capable of providing
many years of trouble-free use. However, because heat retentive materials are
utilized to insulate the hot tub for efficient operation, an uncovered hot tub sur-
face directly exposed to sunlight and high temperatures for an extended period
is subject to permanent damage. Damage caused by exposing the hot tub to this
abuse is not covered by warranty. We recommend that you always keep the hot
tub full of water when it is exposed to direct sunlight and that you keep the
insulat- ing cover in place at all times when the hot tub is not in use. Read and
carefully follow the requirements for your hot tub’s support base (found in the
section titled,
“Locating Your Hot Tub”, page 10).
Imperial Spas constantly strives to offer the finest hot tub available, therefore
modifications and enhancements may be made which affect the specifications,
illustrations and/or instructions contained herein.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
aClass BDigital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures: l) Rearrange
or relocate the receiving antenna. 2) Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver. 3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on
acircuit different from the circuit connected. 4) Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for FCC compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precau-
tions should always be followed, including:
1) WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use
this product unless they are closely supervised at all times.
2) WARNING: Agrounding wire connector is provided on this unit to
connect aminimum No. 8AWG (8.4mm
2
)solid copper conductor
between this unit and any metal equipment, metal enclosures of
electrical equipment, metal water pipe, or conduit within 5feet (1.5m)
of the unit.
3) DANGER: Risk of Accidental Drowning. Extreme caution must be
exercised to prevent unauthorized access by children. To avoid acci-
dents, ensure that children cannot use this hot tub unless they are
supervised at all times.
4) DANGER: Risk of Injury. The suction fittings in this hot tub are sized
to match the specific water flow created by the pump. Should the
need arise to replace the suction fittings or the pump, be sure that
the flow rates are compatible. Never operate the hot tub if the suction
fittings are broken or missing. Never replace asuction fitting with one
rated less than the flow rate marked on the original suction fitting.
5) DANGER: Risk of Electric Shock. Install at least 5feet (1.5m), from
all metal surfaces. As an alternative, ahot tub may be installed within
5feet (1.5m) of metal surfaces if each metal surface is permanently
connected (bonded) by aminimum No. 8AWG (8.4 mm
2
)solid cop-
per conductor attached to the wire connector on the grounding lug,
inside the equipment compartment on the equipment box.
6) DANGER: Risk of Electric Shock. Do not permit any electrical appli-
ance, such as alight, telephone, radio, television, etc. within 5feet
(1.5m) of ahot tub.
7) ELECTRICAL SUPPLY: The electrical supply for this product must
include asuitably rated switch or circuit breaker to open all unground-
ed supply conductors to comply with section 422-20 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. The disconnect must be readily
accessible and visible to the hot tub occupant but installed at least 5
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feet (1.5m), from the hot tub water.
8) WARNING: To Reduce the Risk of Injury:
a) The water in ahot tub should never exceed 104˚F (40˚C). Water
temperatures between 100˚F (38˚C) and 104˚F (40˚C) are consid-
ered safe for ahealthy adult. Lower water temperatures are rec-
ommended for young children and when hot tub use exceeds 10
minutes.
b) Since excessive water temperatures have ahigh potential for caus-
ing fetal damage during the early months of pregnancy, pregnant or
possibly pregnant women should limit hot tub water temperatures
to 100˚F (38˚C). If pregnant, please consult your physician before
using ahot tub.
c) Before entering the 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 +/- 5˚F
(2˚C).
d) The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or during hot tub
use may lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning.
e) Persons suffering from obesity or amedical history of heart dis-
ease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory system problems, or
diabetes should consult aphysician before using ahot tub.
f) Persons using medication should consult aphysician before using a
hot tub since some medication may induce drowsiness, while other
medication may affect heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION (CSA) SAFETY INFORMATION
When using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
a) READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
b) Agreen colored terminal or aterminal marked G, Gr, Ground,
Grounding or the symbol
*
is located inside the supply terminal
box or comparment. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this ter-
minal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the
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electric supply service panel with acontinuous copper wire equiva-
lent in size to the circuit conductors that supply this equipment.
IEC Publication 417, Symbol 5019.
c) At least two lugs marked “Bonding Lugs” are provided on the exter-
nal surface or on the inside of the supply terminal box/compartment.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect the local common bond-
ing grid in the area of the hot tub to these terminals with an insulated
or bare copper conductor not smaller than No. 6AWG.
d) All field-installed metal components such as rails, ladders, drains
or other similar hardware within 10 feet (3m) of the hot tub shall be
bonded to the equipment grounding buss with copper conductors not
smaller than No. 6AWG.
e) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: Children should not use hot tubs without adult supervision.
WARNING: Do not use hot tubs unless all suction guards are installed
to prevent body and hair entrapment.
WARNING: People with infectious diseases should not use ahot tub.
WARNING: To avoid injury, exercise care when entering or exiting the
hot tub.
WARNING: Do not use drugs or alcohol before or during the use of a
hot tub to avoid unconsciousness and possible drowning.
WARNING: Pregnant or possibly pregnant women should consult aphy-
sician before using ahot tub.
WARNING: Water temperature in excess of 100°F (38˚C) may be injuri-
ous to your health.
WARNING: Before entering the hot tub, measure the water temperature
with an accurate thermometer.
WARNING: Do not use ahot tub immediately following strenuous exer-
cise.
WARNING: Prolonged immersion in ahot tub may be injurious to your
health.
WARNING: Do not permit electric appliances (such as light, telephone,
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radio, television, etc.) within 5feet (1.5m) of this hot tub.
CAUTION: Maintain water chemistry in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.
WARNING: The use of alcohol or drugs can greatly increase the risk of
fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HYPERTHERMIA Prolonged immersion in
hot water may induce hyperthermia. Adescription of the causes,
symptoms, and effects of hyperthermia are as follows:
Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches
alevel several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98.6˚F
(37˚C). The symptoms of hyperthermia include drowsiness, lethargy, and
an increase in the internal temperature of the body. The effects of hyper-
thermia include:
a) Unawareness of impending hazard;
b) Failure to perceive heat;
c) Failure to recognize the need to exit hot tub;
d) Physical inability to exit hot tub;
e) Fetal damage in pregnant women; and
f) Unconsciousness and danger of drowning.
Cautions
1. Persons suffering from heart disease, diabetes, high or low blood
pressure, and any condition requiring medical treatment, pregnant
women,the elderly, or infants should consult with aphysician before
using ahot tub.
2. The Consumer Products Safety Commission has stated that the
water temperature in ahot tub should not exceed 104˚F (40˚C).
Immersion in water in excess of 104˚F (40˚C) can be hazardous to
your health.
3. Observe areasonable time limit when using the hot tub. Long expo-
sures at higher temperatures can cause high body temperature.
Symptoms may include dizziness, nausea, fainting, drowsiness, and
reduced awareness. These effects could possibly result in drown-
ing.
4. Do not use the hot tub under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, or
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other drugs. Use of the hot tub under these conditions may lead to
serious consequences.
5. Always test the hot tub water temperature before entering the hot tub.
Enter and exit the hot tub slowly. Wet surfaces can be very slippery.
6. Never bring any electrical appliances into or near the hot tub. Never
operate any electrical appliances from inside the hot tub or when you
are wet.
7. Proper chemical maintenance of hot tub water is necessary to
maintain safe water and prevent possible damage to hot tub compo-
nents.
8. Use the hot tub straps and clip tie downs to secure the cover when
not in use. This will help to discourage unsupervised children from
entering the hot tub and keep the hot tub cover secure in high-wind
conditions. There is no representation that the cover, clip tie downs,
or actual locks will prevent access to the hot tub.
Locating Your Hot Tub
IMPORTANT: Because of the combined weight of the hot tub, water and
users, it is extremely important that the base upon which the hot tub rests
be smooth, flat, level and capable of uniformly supporting this weight,
without shifting or settling, for the entire time the hot tub is in place. If the
hot tub is placed on asurface which does not meet these requirements,
damage to the skirt and/or the hot tub shell may result. Damage caused
by improper support is not covered under warranty. It is the responsibility
of the hot tub owner to assure the integrity of the support over time.
We recommend apoured, reinforced concrete slab (minimum of 4inches
thick). Wood decking is also acceptable provided it is constructed so that
it meets the requirements outlined above.
The hot tub must be installed in such amanner as to provide drainage
away from the hot tub. Placing the hot tub in adepression without pro-
visions for proper drainage could allow rain, overflow and other casual
water to flood the equipment and create awet condition in which it would
sit.
For hot tubs which will be recessed into afloor or deck, install so as to
permit access to the equipment, either from above or below, for servicing.
Make certain that there are no obstructions which would prevent removal
of the cabinet side panels, especially on the side with the equipment bay
doors.
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In selecting the ideal outdoor location for your hot tub, we suggest that
you take into consideration 1) the proximity to change area and shelter
(especially in colder weather); 2) the pathway to and from your hot tub
(this should be free of debris so that dirt and leaves are not easily tracked
into the hot tub); 3) the closeness to trees and shrubbery (remember that
leaves and birds could create extra work in keeping the hot tub clean); 4)
asheltered environment (less wind and weather exposure can result in
lowered operation and maintenance costs); and 5) the overall enhance-
ment of your environment. It is preferable not to place the hot tub under
an unguttered roof overhang since run-off water will shorten the life
expectancy of the hot tub cover.
For indoor installations, be certain to make provisions for proper ventila-
tion. When the hot tub is in use, considerable amounts of moisture will
escape. This can damage certain surfaces over time.
If you have any questions regarding the placement or installation of your
hot tub, call [phone].
General Electrical Safety Instructions
Your new hot tub is equipped with the “state-of-the-art” equipment sys-
tem. It contains the most advanced safety and self-protective equipment
in the industry. Nonetheless, this hot tub must be installed properly to
insure dependable usage. Please contact your local building department
should you have any questions regarding your installation.
Proper grounding is extremely important. Your hot tubs is equipped
with acurrent collector system. Apressure wire connector is provided on
the surface of the control box, located inside the equipment door to permit
connection of abonding wire between this point and any ground metal
equipment, metal water pipe or conduit within 5feet (1.5m) of the hot tub,
or copper clad grounding rod buried within 5feet (1.5m) of the hot tub.
Bonding wire must be at least No. 8AWG (8.4 mm2)solid copper wire.
This is amost important safety assurance feature.
Before installing this hot tub, check with the local building department to
insure installation conforms to local building codes.
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