Riptide Starlight Corona User manual
SUMMER 2019
CONTENTS
2
The Starlight™ Collection model range 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 5
INSTALLATION AND SET-UP
Selecting a site for your spa 6
Electrical requirements and connections 6
CONTROL SYSTEM FEATURES
CONTROL PANEL OPERATIONS
Main Control Panel 8
Spa functions 8
Spa mode 9
Settings 9
Water care 10
Modifying water care schedules 10
Maintenance 11
Date and time 11
Keypad settings 11
Miscellaneous 12
About your Spa System 13
Audio mode 14
Speakers setting 14
Audio source selector 14
Disconnect Bluetooth 14
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Too much water on display 15
Diagnostics - operation 15
FUNCTIONS
Bar Top Controls 16
Compartment Door 16
Clean Cycle 16
Circulation Pump 16
Ozone Generator 16
Freeze Protection 16
OPTIONAL FOLDAWAY COVER LIFTER
Daily Operation 18
Safety Devices 19
Danger Areas 19
Troubleshooting Guide 19
Troubleshooting Q&A 20
Manual Alignment 20
Fuses 20
Foldaway Dimensions 22
Foldaway Components 22
Emergency Lift Operation 22
MAINTENANCE
Water chemistry 24
Overview of water chemistry 24
Starting your spa with new water 25
Maintaining spa water 25
Water chemistry troubleshooting 25
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adjustment chart 26
Miscellaneous care 28
Low-use or no-use periods 28
Spa winterisation 28
Spa de-winterisation 28
The Starlight™Collection model range
3
Solstice x 5
Corona x 3
Orion x 5
The Starlight™Collection model range
Stellar x 7
Astra x 8
4
Eclipse x 6
When installing and using this electrical equipment,
basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury, do not
permit children to use this product unless they are
closely supervised at all times.
3. Electrical Supply.
protected power supply terminated at a consumer
ALWAYS USE A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN TO
CONNECT THIS SPA TO YOUR ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
4. DANGER - risk of accidental drowning. Extreme
caution must be exercised to prevent unauthorised
5. DANGER - risk of injury.
6. DANGER - risk of electric shock. Do not permit any
electrical appliance, such as a light, telephone, radio,
have an integral ground fault circuit interrupter, but
7. WARNING - to reduce the risk of injury:
b) Since excessive water temperatures have a high
potential for causing foetal damage during the early
months of pregnancy, pregnant or possibly pregnant
women should seek advice before using a spa and
d) The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication, before or
during spa use, may lead to unconsciousness with the
history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure,
circulatory system problems, or diabetes, should
f) Persons using medication should consult a physician
before using the spa since some medication may
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
1. WARNING - risk of fatal hypothermia.
a) The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly
maybe described as follows: hypothermia occurswhen
the internal temperature of the body reaches a level
several degrees below the normal body temperature
an decrease in the internal temperature of the body,
2. WARNING - risk to infants, the elderly, and women
planning pregnancy or during pregnancy. Please
consult your physician if the above applies to you or
3. WARNING - risk of children drowning. Although
is wise to always keep the spa cover securely fastened
from attempting to enter the spa when not supervised
4. WARNING - risk of drowning. Use caution when
5. WARNING - risk of injury. Always use extreme
6. WARNING - risk of injury. Never use the spa
7. WARNING - risk of injury.
diseases should not use the spa
8. WARNING - risk of injury. Maintain water chemistry
in accordance with chemical manufacturer’s
9. WARNING - risk of shock. The spa must not be
10. CAUTION - unauthorised access. Secure the
11. CAUTION - risk of damage to spa or equipment.
By performing maintenance as described later in this
Owner’s Manual, the chance of damage to your spa
12. CAUTION - non-approved accessories. Using
accessories not approved by the manufacturer could
13. CAUTION - location of your Riptide spa.
withstand the weight bearing requirements of the
can withstand repeated exposure to water and the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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SELECTING A SITE FOR YOUR RIPTIDE SPA
following guidelines:
the weight of your spa, its water, and the people using
provide continuous support for the entire bottom of
intend to use a pit please ensure you have adequate
water may accumulate and damage the spa or its
Important:
must be located at least 150cm [5ft] from all electrical
outlets, switches, and other permanently installed
Indoor considerations: There are several considerations
environment both around and below the spa should
splashed out from the spa as well as the possibility
to the volume of your spa is recommended); it is
recommended that the room you install the spa in has
Note: Typical indoor surfaces include, but are not
Outdoor Considerations: When selecting an outdoor
selecting a site where excessive water may contact the
spa such as from sprinklers or a roof edge without rain
Lastly, avoid locating your spa in an area where debris
into the ground a suitable drainage system must be
installed to avoid the risk of hydrostatic pressure from
Note: Typical outdoor surfaces include, but are not
limited to: concrete; brick; non-slip tile; wood-decking;
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
and CONNECTIONS
Wiring installation
Please provide a dedicated rcd protected power supply
have your own electrician hardwire directly into the hot
220/240v Installation
used by any other electrical appliance) or your spa
Electrician’s Instructions
We strongly recommend that a suitable seal cable
guide is installed to retain the water tight seal of the
INSTALLATION & SET-UP
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Never, under any circumstances, install your
Riptide Spa on an electrically heated oor.
CHECKLIST BEFORE FILLING YOUR SPA
Important: The equipment should never be operated
1. Installing your cover:
with tie-down straps and locking hardware to attach
2. Check drain valves: Check that the spa drain valve
3. Tighten equipment ttings:
compartment, hand-tighten all PVC pipe unions,
pump bleed valve and pump drain plugs to prevent
INSTALLATION & SET-UP
4. Check Valve: Verify that all valves aside from the
drainage valves described previously are in the fully
5. Fill the spa: Fill the spa to approximately the halfway
6.
6. Check for leaks:
equipment in the equipment compartment for signs of
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
water temperature and jet power at the touch of a
and operational safety features to ensure a safe and
Heater control
You can set the water temperature to your personal
advance ensuring your spa is ready for use anytime
Jet control
The speed of the jets is fully adjustable via the simple
Audio system
The integrated Gecko bluetooth audio system features
Safety features
The control system has multiple safety features
protection, high and low temperature protection
and anti dry heating protection to guarantee the spa
Keypad
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MAIN CONTROL PANEL
Control panel operations
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Quick ReferenceCard
Please consultyour spa user manual for complete info on the features of yourspa system.
in.k1001
touch screen keypad
No buttons, keys and overlays! Mode and functionselection wheels, all-on or all-offone touchactivation keyof last
used settings, interactive display icons and on-screen messages are all elements of the in.k1001 user interface
designed to let spa users interact intuitively with theirspa and its value-added accessories.
notification icons
Notification icons at the top right-hand side of the screen show the status of connected value-added accessories.
spas functions
Quick and easy step-by-step instructions to control the main functions and
to configure systemsettings of your spa from its in.k1001 main spa keypad.
in.clear
system is on
in.clear
system is idle
in.clear
system is off
in.stream 2 audio
system is on
in.stream 2 audio
system is off
in.mix
is installed
system is connected
to wifi
system is not
connected to wifi
All-on or all-off key
(one touch activation)
direct to function
selection wheel
(settings and
additional options)
on-screen
system message
and reminder
interactive display icons
(main spa functions)
mode selection
wheel (settings
andaccessories)
turn keypad on
3 minutes after the last pump is turned off, the
screen will shut off ifthere is no touch activity.
Touch the screen toturn on the keypad.
Then follow the instructions on the screen to
access the main screen.
all-on, all-offtarget key
in.k1001 featuresan all-on or all-off one touch
activation key. When pressed, it tops or starts all
working components and accessories at once.
From the home page, you can access the
following modes:
•sanitization (with in.clear connected)
•audio (with in.stream 2 connected)
•color (with in.mix installed)
•spa
•settings
To select a mode, slide the left wheel up ordown
until the desired icon menu is highlighted in the
middle.
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Quick ReferenceCard
Please consultyour spa user manual for complete info on the features of yourspa system.
in.k1001
touch screen keypad
No buttons, keys and overlays! Mode and functionselection wheels, all-on or all-offone touchactivation keyof last
used settings, interactive display icons and on-screen messages are all elements of the in.k1001 user interface
designed to let spa users interact intuitively with theirspa and its value-added accessories.
notification icons
Notification icons at the top right-hand side of the screen show the status of connected value-added accessories.
spas functions
Quick and easy step-by-step instructions to control the main functions and
to configure systemsettings of your spa from its in.k1001 main spa keypad.
in.clear
system is on
in.clear
system is idle
in.clear
system is off
in.stream 2 audio
system is on
in.stream 2 audio
system is off
in.mix
is installed
system is connected
to wifi
system is not
connected to wifi
All-on or all-off key
(one touch activation)
direct to function
selection wheel
(settings and
additional options)
on-screen
system message
and reminder
interactive display icons
(main spa functions)
mode selection
wheel (settings
andaccessories)
turn keypad on
3 minutes after the last pump is turned off, the
screen will shut off ifthere is no touch activity.
Touch the screen toturn on the keypad.
Then follow the instructions on the screen to
access the main screen.
all-on, all-offtarget key
in.k1001 featuresan all-on or all-off one touch
activation key. When pressed, it tops or starts all
working components and accessories at once.
From the home page, you can access the
following modes:
•sanitization (with in.clear connected)
•audio (with in.stream 2 connected)
•color (with in.mix installed)
•spa
•settings
To select a mode, slide the left wheel up ordown
until the desired icon menu is highlighted in the
middle.
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Control panel operations
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direct to function
selection wheel:
water care -
maintenance -
date & time -
keypad -
electrical config -
wifi -
about -
spa mode
spa mode
To select the spa mode,slide the left wheel up
or down until the spa icon is highlighted in the
middle.
The home page will display its equipment
start or stop keys, up and down buttons, water
temperature, messages and quick access to
display options:
• display orientation
• display contrast
To select an option, slide the right wheel up or
down until the desire icon menu is highlighted in
the middle.
display orientation
To modify the display orientation settings, slide
the right wheel until the display orientation icon is
highlighted in the middle.
Simply touch the line of the orientation you want
to select.
start orstop accessories
To startorstop an accessory (pump, blower,
light), touch theassociated icon. Icons will
become animated when their accessory is turn
on,and animation will stop when turn off.
Icons onthe screen will reflect the speed or state
of the devices running on your spa. When an
accessory has more than one speeds press the
button until it reaches the desired speed.
display contrast
To modify the display contrast settings, slide
theright wheel until the display contrasticon is
highlightedin the middle.
Simply touch the line of the contrast you want
to select.
water temperature
The temperatureat the bottom of the screen
shows the current water temperature. Use the Up
and Down icon to set the desired temperature.
The set point will appear in blue. After 3 seconds
without any changes to the set temperature value,
the current watertemperature will reappear.
When the set value is lower than the current
temperature Cooling to xx.x will appearbelow.
When the set value is higher than the current
temperature, Heating to xx.x will be indicated
under the value. Normally there is a short delay
before the heating starts,during which Heating
Suspended is indicated under the value.
list of featured items
mode selection
wheel:
settings icon
settings
Youcan usethe Settings mode to manage settings of your spa system.
To select the settings mode, slide theleft wheel up or down until the settings icon menu is highlighted in
themiddle.
In the Settings page you can access the following:
• water care • electricalconfiguration
• maintenance • wifi
• date & time • miscellaneous
• keypad • about
To select anitem, slide the right wheel until the desired icon is highlighted inthe middle or press on the
menu name.
sleep
Press key togodirectly into the sleep mode. In
sleep mode, water splashing on the keypad can't
inadvertently start/stop a pump.
CONTROL PANEL OPERATIONS
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water care
TheWater care page will help you set up your ideal filtration and heating settings.The Water care page
will help youset up your ideal filtration and heating settings. Choose, set or modify one of the
5 suggested modes depending on your needs at any given time.
Away from home
In this mode the
spa will always be in
economy; the set point
will be reduced
by 20° F.
Beginner
Thespawill never be
in economy mode
andwill be filtering
according to the pack's
low level configuration.
Energy Savings
The spa will be in
economy modeduring
the peak hours of
the day and resume
normal mode on
the weekend.
Super Energy
The spa will always
be in economy mode
during peak hours,
every day of the week.
Weekender
The spa will bein
economy modefrom
Monday to Friday, and
will run normally on
the weekend.
modifying water care schedules
water care
To modify a Water care category, touch the pen
icon at the right end of the desired water care to
open the selected Water Care menu.
In Economy mode, the set point will be reduced
by 20°F, which means that the heating system
will not be engaged unless the temperature falls to
20°F below the spa's set temperature.
The filtration schedule show on the screen will be
applied to the main filtration pump, mostlikely
pump 1. If your spa uses a circulation pump
configured to run 24 hours, the screen will show
you the purge setting instead of filtration.
The purges are pre-programmed for a fix number
of minutes, therefore the duration will be set to
N/A on the screen, and only the start time can be
modified.
economy
Touch the Economy tab to change the economy
schedule. You can add economy schedules by
touchingthe « + » symbol .
To delete aschedule, touch the garbage can icon
at the right end of the desired line.
Youcan modify the programmed schedules by
selecting one and adjusting the schedule.
Youhaveseveral possibilities for the schedule
(Mon-Fri, weekend, every day, or single days).
Theschedules will be repeated every week.
Thetime andduration are setin 30 minute
increments.
purges
Touch the Purgetab to change the purge
settings. You can add purges by touching the
« + » symbol.
To delete aschedule, touch the garbage can icon
at the right end of the desired line.
filter cycles
Touch the Filter cycletab to change the filter
cycle schedules. You can add filtration schedules
by touching the « + »symbol .
To delete a schedule, touch the garbagecan icon
at the rightend of the desired line.
Once you have set the schedule, use thecalendar
icon to go back.
You can modify the programmed purges by
selecting one and adjusting the schedule.
You have several possibilities for the schedule
(Mon-Fri, weekend, every day, or single days).
The schedules will be repeated every week.
The time andduration are setin 30 minute
increments.Once you haveset the purge,
use the calendar icon to go back.
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CONTROL PANEL OPERATIONS
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maintenance
date andtime
keypad settings
maintenance
To modify maintenance settings, slide the right
wheel until the maintenance icon is highlighted
in the middle.
From the Maintenance page you can access
the following:
• Reminders
• Standby
Simply touch the line of the item you want
to change.
date and time
To modify date and timesettings, slide the right
wheel until the date and time icon is highlighted
in the middle.
Simply touch the line of the item you want to
change.
keypad settings
To modify keypad settings, slide the right wheel
until the keypad icon is highlighted in the middle.
Simply touch the line of the item you want to
change.
display contrast
Use this page to set or change the display day or
night contrast.
reminders
Thein.k1000 keypad will provide reminders
about maintenance required on your spa, like
rinsing or cleaning the filter. Every task has its own
duration, based on normal use.
Thereminders menu allows you to check the time
left before maintenance is required, as well as to
reset the time once a taskhas been completed.
To reseta task, select itby pressing the curved
arrow, then confirmwhen prompted. Once you
have confirmed,the task will be reset.
setdate
Here you canadjust the year, month and date.
Simply swipe upand down the column you want
to change, and select the desired value. When
done, touch thecalendar icon at the right of the
screen.
temperature units
Usethis page to set or change the temperature in
F˚ or C˚ units.
display language
Usethis page to set or change the display
language.
standby
The Standby mode allows you to service your
spa. Pumps will stop for 30 minutes and will
automatically restart after this time.
Once Standbymode is activated a screen will
appear to show that pumps have stopped.
The normal spa page will return at the end of
maintenance.
When the Drain key is pressed, pump 1
low or circulation pump (depending on spa
configuration) is activated to drain the spa.
set time
Here you canchange the hour, minute and time
format.Simply swipe up and down the column
youwant to change, and select the desired value.
When done, touch the calendar icon at the right
of the screen
display orientation
Use this page to set or change the normal or
inverted display orientation.
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keypad settings
keypad lock/unlock (optional)
When this option is enabled, the user can partially
or completely lock the keypad.
When Full Lock is selected, all functions are
locked.
In Partial Lock, you may only activate accessories.
Settings may not be changed in this mode.
keypad color (optional)
If this option is available (depending on the spa
configuration), the keypad rim color can be
changed.
8 pre-defined colors are available. If the in.mix
is installed, the keypad rim color can also be
associated to an in.mix zone.
When the user wants to lock the keypad he is
asked toselecta 4-digit code. The same code will
be needed tounlock the keypad.
Next time he wants to lock the keypad, he will be
prompted again to select a 4-digit code(same
functionality as a Safe ina hotel room).
The keypad can be unlocked with a universal
unlock code (3732) or by a reset of thekeypad.
miscellaneous
This menu gives access to modify the Warm
Weather option and info messages in the media
center.
warm weather
TheWarmweather option allows you to bypass
thepackfiltration over-temperature feature.
When Warm weather is On, the filtration over-
temperature is disabled. This feature allows the
spato continue filtering even though the water
temperature is high.
info messages
Press display/hide key to modify message display:
If hide option is selected, smart wintermode
message will only appear when a SWMpurge is in
action. Otherwise the message will always appear
when the spa is in a SWM condition.
If hide option is selected, heating suspended and
filtering suspended messages will not appear.
miscellaneous
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CONTROL PANEL OPERATIONS
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wifi
(This function is available only if an in.touch module is connected to your system.)
wifi settings
To modify wifi network settings, slide the right
wheel until the wifi icon is highlighted in the
middle.
in.touch module not connected
If the in.touchmodule of your spa system is not
connected, this message will be displayed.
wifi networks
After a few seconds the available networks will
appear on-screen, as well as their signal strength.
Select network will be identified by a green check
mark.
Swipe Up or Down the list to select your network.
wifi network password
If the wifi network is password protected, enter
it when keyboard prompts. Use Enterkey to
validate thepassword.
If no password is required the in.touch will
connect automatically.
electrical configuration
Please do not make changes in this section
unless you areaqualified electrician.
about
To get info about your spa system, slide the right
wheel until theabout icon is highlighted in the
middle.
Information aboutthe in.k1000 software number
andthe revision numbers of the different
components of your system will be displayed.
about your spa system
wifi (in.touch 2)
When a in.touch 2 is detected, this network will
appear.
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Control panel operations
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direct to function
selection wheel:
on/off -
speakers -
source -
bluetooth -
mute / last track / play/pause / next track
mode selection
wheel:
audio mode
audio mode
(only available if the system detects a connected in.stream 2 audiostation)
To select the audio mode, slide theleft wheel up or down until the audio icon menu is highlighted in the middle.
In the Audiopageyou can access the following:
• in.stream 2 on/off • audiosource selector
• speaker calibration • disconnect bluetooth
To select an item, slide the right wheel until the desired icon is highlighted in themiddle.
on/off
speakers setting audio source selector disconnect bluetooth
turn in.stream 2 ON (icon red)
Slide the right wheel until the power on/off icon
is highlighted in the middle. Press the icon at the
center of the screen to turn in.stream 2 on.
to modify your speaker settings
Slide the right wheel until the speaker calibration
icon is highlighted in the middle.
You can adjust:
• balance
• fade
• subwoofer
Usethe sliders to change the speaker settings at
the desired level.
The fade and subwoofer sliders will only appear
on the screen if the corresponding speakers are
installed on the in.stream 2.
turn in.stream 2 OFF (icon green)
Press the icon at the center of the screen to turn
in.stream 2 off.
to select an audio source
Slide the right wheel until the source icon is
highlightedin the middle.
In the menu list, the following sources are
available:
• Bluetooth
• FM
• USB
• Aux. 1
Simply select the desired one to use.
Note that only the sources installed on the
in.stream 2will be displayedin the source menu.
Please note that the Play/Pause and Change
Track functionsapply to devices using Bluetooth
technology and USB, and will not work when AUX
is selected as the source.
main display
Press Play / Pause to start or pause playback of
audio files.
Drag the volume slider to adjust the volume or tap
the mute buttonto mute or unmute sound.
Press the last track or next track buttons to go to
the previous song or skip to the next.
If a device with Bluetooth technology is connected
to the in.stream 2, you can disconnect it by
pressing the Disconnect key at the bottom ofthe
screen.
Doing so will also prevent the in.stream 2 from
automatically reconnecting to this specific device
until it has beenreconnected using thedevice
itself.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
FAULT-FINDING
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DIAGNOSTICS - OPERATION
The water pumps are operating but
Spa water is heating slowly and / or
Check the error message on page 16
Press the pump button to restart the
until cool and then restart the pump
Check whether there are foreign
Check whether there are foreign
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ERROR Code Message
AOH Elevated internal temperature
CFLO No Flow condition
COMM Verify cable connections
FLC The pressure switch is closed
FLO No Flow condition for more than 2 hours
FLO No Flow condition
Add fresh water to the spa
Add BromiCharge to spa water
Add BromiCharge to spa water
OH Spa temperature is too high
Temp probes or detection circuit are defective
COMM
SUPP Connect power cord to 240 V source
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too much water on display
wipe screen
This message appears when too much water is
detected on the touch screen. Simply wipe away
excess water.
installation error messages
Upon connecting the in.k1000 to your spa system you may see one of two error messages.
Please follow the instructions in the message or contact your dealer for more information.
Error messages on-screen list and definitions:
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too much water on display
wipe screen
This message appears when too much water is
detected on the touch screen. Simply wipe away
excess water.
installation error messages
Upon connecting the in.k1000 to your spa system you may see one of two error messages.
Please follow the instructions in the message or contact your dealer for more information.
Error messages on-screen list and definitions:
http://geckokeypads.com/k1000errormessages/
9919-101453-C Rev. 02-2017 www.geckoalliance.com
© Groupe Gecko Alliance Inc., 2017
All trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Printed in Canada
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too much water on display
wipe screen
This message appears when too much water is
detected on the touch screen. Simply wipe away
excess water.
installation error messages
Upon connecting the in.k1000 to your spa system you may see one of two error messages.
Please follow the instructions in the message or contact your dealer for more information.
Error messages on-screen list and definitions:
http://geckokeypads.com/k1000errormessages/
9919-101453-C Rev. 02-2017 www.geckoalliance.com
© Groupe Gecko Alliance Inc., 2017
All trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Printed in Canada
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too much water on display
wipe screen
This message appears when too much water is
detected on the touch screen. Simply wipe away
excess water.
installation error messages
Upon connecting the in.k1000 to your spa system you may see one of two error messages.
Please follow the instructions in the message or contact your dealer for more information.
Error messages on-screen list and definitions:
http://geckokeypads.com/k1000errormessages/
9919-101453-C Rev. 02-2017 www.geckoalliance.com
© Groupe Gecko Alliance Inc., 2017
All trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Printed in Canada
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too much water on display
wipe screen
This message appears when too much water is
detected on the touch screen. Simply wipe away
excess water.
installation error messages
Upon connecting the in.k1000 to your spa system you may see one of two error messages.
Please follow the instructions in the message or contact your dealer for more information.
Error messages on-screen list and definitions:
http://geckokeypads.com/k1000errormessages/
9919-101453-C Rev. 02-2017 www.geckoalliance.com
© Groupe Gecko Alliance Inc., 2017
All trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Printed in Canada
Compartment Door
For easy access, all components in Starlight Spas are
positioned on the same side as the compartment
inside your spa all that is needed is to pull away the
Clean Cycle
automatically operate for one minute to circulate your
Circulation Pump
Ozone Generator
Freeze Protection
temperature, the pumps and blower automatically
blower will run continuously or periodically depending
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FUNCTIONS
Bar Top Controls
By turning Diverter Control you can divert the water
adjust the Air Control to allow more air to join the spa
Air Control
Jet Diverter Control
103mm
Silver Ions Cartridge Replacement
Cartridge which helps combat bacterial growth in your hot tub,
Every 4 months, when you change your spa water, replace
an aperture in the top to receive the silver ions cartridge,
Please Note: For the most eective circulation and ltration
of your spa, regularly clean the lters and change your silver
ions cartridge every 4 months.
OPTIONAL FOLDAwAY COVER LIFTER
Open and close the Optional Foldaway cover lifter
system on your Starlight Spa with the simple to use
remote control. Alternatively, you can use the detachable,
magnetically coded Smart Key, which also protects the
system against unauthorized use - just turn the illuminated
button and the spa cover closes automatically.
Remote control Smart Key
Automatic stop feature
For total peace of mind, the Foldaway has a child-safe
automatic stop feature. If there is any obstruction when
in operation, the cover lifter system will fully open within
seconds and move the cover into it´s hidden parking
position.
Ultralight weight carbon bre
Manual override mechanism
FEATURES
Cover can be parked
behind spa or at 90⁰
Child-safe,
illuminated coded
Smart Key
Self retaining drives
One frame alloy body
Resettable safety clutch
Redundant position sensors
Smartphone app with client
setup and expert mode
setup wizard for easy
installation
Cover weight scan
Diagnostic functions
Remote control
System envelope
protection
Firmware update via Bluetooth
Automatic position error correction
Load sensitive obstacle recognition
Safety guard for system monitoring
DO NOT LET CHILDREN USE THE REMOTE CONTROL OR OPERATE
THE FOLDAWAY POWER SAFETY COVER WITHOUT SUPERVISION.
Proper Use
This spa cover lifter system is designed for domestic use only.
Please read the safety instructions carefully and familiarize yourself
with the new features and functions that come with this appliance.
The lifter must not be operated by children and must never be
engaged when the spa is in use or persons or animals are within
danger or movement areas. Lock the lifter system after opening the
spa and before spa utilization by removing the smart key. Keep the
lifter system locked when the spa is closed by removing the smart
key to prevent unauthorized operation in your absence. Riptide
is not responsible for water logged or overweight covers and
assumes no responsibility for system failure due to water logged
or obstructed covers.
The foldaway lifter system may not function properly with third
party covers exceeding the designed total weight and/or
incompatible structures. Ignoring the cover lifetime signal
may shut down the lifter system and may require consequent
professional maintenance.
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DAILY OPERATION
Getting started - unlock the lifter system
Dock the smart key (contains magnets) on
the white illuminated docking area. The
white illumination will change to green as soon as the
smart key is sensed and decoded by the spa controller.
The spa cover lifter is now ready to use.
Open the spa
Rotate the smart key one notch
clockwise to open the spa cover
Or
Press the open symbol on the optional infrared remote
control
Or
Touch the open symbol on the remote control screen of
your foldaway smartphone app.
Caution: Make sure by visible contact that the
movement area of the lifter and the parking area of the
spa cover is free.
Caution: Parts of the vinyl cover can stick to the spa
surface. An indicator for such a condition is,
when the lifter raises the mid cover section before
lifting the front lid. Stop the lifter and pull the front
cover on the handle gently upwards in order to detach
the cover from the spa surface manually.
Close the spa
Rotate the smart key one detent counter
clock wise to close the spa cover.
Caution: Ensure by visible contact and
personal presence throughout the closing routine that
no bathers are inside the spa and no persons or animals
are about to enter the spa.
Manual stop
Any additional command on the smart key while in
motion, pressing STOP on the optional remote
control or undocking the smart key stops the lifter
immediately. Stopping is done with no time delay
whereas a drive command starts with a
preprogrammed time ramp for a smooth operation.
Automatic stop
Upon reaching the programmed end position in open
direction, the lifter stops with a time ramp in order to
prevent cover teeter.
The foldaway lifter system moves the cover within
approx. 30 sec into the programmed end position.
While the motors run the illumination of the dock
changes to yellow. The foldaway controller
continuously monitors:
- lifter load (total cover weight)
- temperature of the power stage
- cover position
- synchronism of the lifter arms
- motor currents
Each cover position is associated with a reasonable
load programmed in the micro controllers memory.
Exceeding such a load stops the lifter and/or triggers a
visible alarm on the docking panel.
The lifter will not travel beyond programmed limits
independent of commanded direction.
Cover Lifetime
The cover lifetime monitor is a program routine that
estimates the quality of thermal insulation of
the cover by measuring it´s gain in weight with time.
A water soaked cover has reduced ability to protect
from cold environment and gains in weight.
A water soaked cover can vary in weight over time
depending on the environmental conditions.
The docking light will illuminate in blue blinking
whenever the micro controller senses heavy loads
while in motion that do not exceed the shutdown limit.
A blue blinking illumination is considered normal when:
- the vinyl of the insulation cover sticks to the spa shell
while opening
- the cover is contaminated e.g. thin layer of snow
Caution: The lifter control logic cannot dierentiate
between a water soaked cover and cover
contamination.
Caution: Ignoring the blue blinking signal for a longer
period may end in a lifter shutdown situation.
Lock the spa cover lifter system
Take o the smart key after the system
has come to a full stop including the
reverse sequence of the drives. The green
illumination will change to white. The spa cover lifter is
now locked.
Maintenance
Inspect your cover periodically. Do not use a suspect
cover system. Perform a visual check periodically,
specially of the cover carriage mechanism. The front
cover should be slightly tilted towards the spa front as
soon as the back cover comes to full rest. The position
of the stopping element should be equal on both
sides.
Care Simply wipe o dust and moisture form surfaces
using a soft cloth e.g. microber.
Caution: Keep sharp objects away from the carbon
support coating. Damaged or badly scratched coatings
allow water to inltrate the structure.
In freezing outside conditions the transparent coating
can chip o upon freezing of water underneath.
Caution: Avoid acid and caustic solutions on the
carbon coating.
Flush the metal part of the smart key with fresh water
after contact with highly chlorinated spa water. The
smart keys construction allows enclosed water to run
o when docked or when laying at with the plastic
facing downwards. When the carriage mechanism
inside the carbon supports is impaired by sand, wet
snow or other debris follow the steps below:
- Close the spa cover.
- Use ordinary water to wash out all loose particles.
- Water and debris will run o.
- Let the system dry before further utilization.
OPTIONAL FOLDAwAY COVER LIFTER
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SAFETY DEVICES
Safety devices protect the user and must not be
modied or bypassed.
Smart key docking system
Lock
The smart key is magnetically coded and key to any
lifter operation. When pulled the foldaway lifter system
is locked and the safety controller will ignore any
attempt of lifter engagement. A white orientation light
will illuminate the docking area during night.
Unlock
Dock the smart key with the black plastic facing the
spa on the white illuminated docking station and wait
for the LED ring to engage in green color. The system is
now unlocked and ready to use.
Cover quick release mechanism
The cover is attached to the lifter’s internal slider
mechanism on both sides with plastic circlips. Simply
remove the circlip and push the carbon support outward
to detach the cover from the carriage mechanism.
Caution: The cover will move down freely depending
on the current position after releasing both sides.
Self locking drive
The drives are self locking in any position even without
power supply.
Overload protection
Each drive is equipped with a mechanical, factory set
safety clutch, that opens for overload and protects the
cover lifter system and the spa cabinet. The load must
exceed approximately 60kg / 132lbs.
Caution:
When the clutch opens the cover is exposed to free fall
in open or closed direction depending on the direction
of the overloading force and the covers actual position.
The clutch will close again automatically when the
overload condition is removed.
The safety clutch is a safety device and not designed for
regular utilization. Frequent clutch activation reduces
the force needed to unlock the drive due to material
wear and is not covered by warranty.
The lifter must never be engaged when the cover is
obviously twisted. (see Troubleshooting).
Strong wind and gusts can exceed the disengage force
of the mechanical safety system and allow the cover to
move out of the controlled position.
Safety controller
The foldaway lifter system comes with a dual
microprocessor controller with unique safety features:
Safety power up ensures the position data in the
processors memory is correct.
Safety guard is a dedicated safety micro processor that
supervises the main processor for correct operation.
Safety relay Controlled by the safety guard, it
disconnects the power stages from the supply in case
of any not commanded movement.
Periodic self test the safety circuit continuously
monitors the function of all relevant internal
parts to ensure a safe operation.
DANGER AREAS
The foldaway lifter system is able to detect certain
objects in areas with a potential risk of injury. Depending
on programmed parameters the lifter setup can be less
sensitive to small objects e.g. hands and arms of children.
KEEP BODY PARTS AWAY FROM MOVING LIFTER PARTS.
KEEP BODY PARTS OUT OF THE RED TRIANGLE IN
ILLUSTRATION.
AVOID DROWNING RISK - ENTRAPMENT POSSIBLE.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS MAY
RESULT IN INJURY OR DROWNING.
INSPECT COVER AND Lifter PERIODICALLY.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The color of the smart key illumination helps in
identifying the problem:
A white blinking illumination of the docking light
indicates an inconsistency in the stored lifter position
data. A new alignment must be initiated manually.
A white/blue or green/blue blinking illumination
indicates that the system is not setup correctly.
Contact your dealer or start a new system setup with
the foldaway app.
A blue continuous illumination indicates a current trip
condition (overload, obstacle), a system
fault (over temperature in the drive power stages, lack
or invalid position sensor data, broken drive
cable) or an active or incomplete alignment routine.
If alignment is in progress - wait for completion.
If alignment was stopped - start again manually.
Remove all obstacles and/or allow the system to
cool down and command the drives in the opposite
direction of the last utilization. If the failure is
consistent consult your customer service.
A red continuous illumination indicates a failure in the
safety relay. Please consult an authorized
customer service. Close the spa cover manually. (see
also chapter cover quick release)
A red blinking illumination indicates a failure in the
automatic power stage utilization. Detach the controller
from the main supply and wait for 15 seconds. Re-
establish power and try lifter utilization. If the failure
persists consult your local dealer. Close the spa cover
manually. See also Cover quick release section.
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OPTIONAL FOLDAwAY COVER LIFTER
TROUBLESHOOTING Q&A
Q: When closing the spa, the lifter stops as soon as
the rear cover settles down.
A: The stop nut in the carriage mechanism is not
adjusted correctly. The controller misinterprets
the wrongly tilted front cover as an obstacle since the
cover does not move down freely.
Use an allen key to adjust the stop nut inside the
carbon support:
The setup is correct when the forward cover, when
laterally viewed is a few degrees tilted towards the
front spa panel and when the back cover rests at on
the spa shell.
Start adjustment on one side. Once the correct position
of the nut is located, copy that adjustment to the other
side. Close the spa and open again. Check for correct
tilt and if necessary repeat above steps.
Q: I see a small imbalance between the carbon arms
when opening the spa.
A: The drive is loose.
Open the spa half way until the forward cover is tilted
approximately vertical.
Take o the circlip from the slider pin and disconnect
the slider form the dowel pin.
Move the arm manually forward and back and check
the possible travel distance. Max allowed swivel is
15mm (approx. 1/2 inch) at the tip of the arm.
If the distance is greater, unscrew the black drive cap.
Check the tightness of center allen screw. If the screw
is loose, move the arm manually forward and back
while tightening the screw.
The possible way of travel will become more narrow
while tightening the screw. Tighten the screw rmly.
Put the black drive cap in place and reconnect the slider
to the pin, put on the circlip. Initiate a manual alignment.
Q: I cannot control my spa lifter with the Smart key.
The App control works ne.
A: The Bluetooth remote control signal overides the
Smart key and the App control has priority.
Always close the App remote control screen when not
in use in order to be able to control the lifter on the
Smart key panel properly.
Q: There was a metallic noise and suddenly one drive
is loose.
A: Lifter loading revealed an installation fault. When
the drive was put in position on the drive base,
the corresponding cogs of the drive base and the
mounting bracket were not aligned properly.
A change in lifter load or an overload condition aligned
the cogs and the resulting gap between the surfaces
allows the drive to move.
See also Q&A - Imbalance between arms when
opening, for corrective action.
Q: The cover is twisted and I don’t know how to
rectify it.
A: The safety mechanism has unlocked on one side to
protect the spa and lifter from permanent damage.
Push the upper carbon arm down to cancel out the
unlock force and to level the cover, then simply close
the spa with the Smart key.
Q: In the full open position my dog jumped on the
cover and the cover moved down. The cover is
symmetricly lower than it should be.
A: The safety mechanism unlocked on both sides to
protect spa and lifter from permanent damage.
Simply close the spa and the control will automatically
realign the lifter system.
Q: The cover lifter is working when closing only.
I cannot open the spa.
A: The position counter data is corrupt. Simply initiate
a manual alignment with the Smart key to solve this
problem - see Manual alignment section below.
Q: My Foldaway lifts the mid section of the cover
before the front cover raises.
A: The front cover is stuck to the spa shell e.g. after a
longer period of not using the spa or in cold weather,
when moisture between the cover and the spa freezes.
Stop the lifter and manually pull the front cover by the
handle gently upwards in order to detach the cover
from the spa surface.
MANUAL ALIGNMENT
Under normal conditions there is no need to manual
align the system. Autohome eliminates minor
synchronization errors and deviations in position
sensor data during each closing.
However, a manual alignment can be initiated by
turning the smart key clockwise approx. 180 degrees
(3 short beep) and back within 2 seconds to the
original position.
One long beep conrms the action. The LED
illumination will change to green blinking for
approximately 4 seconds.
While in progress, the LED illuminates blue. The
alignment is nished when the illumination changes
back to green.
The alignment can be stopped any time by
undocking the smart key.
FUSES
The transformer has an integrated thermal fuse that
cuts power upon reaching a temperature of
approximately 105° C and resets automatically after
cool down. The mains terminal block in the control
box has a integrated fuse 20 x 5mm rated 6,3A.
OPTIONAL FOLDAwAY COVER LIFTER
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