Sundance Spas CAMEO Operating instructions

850 Series
Installation & Owner’s Manual
850 Series
Installation & Owner’s Manual

Attention New Hot Tub Owner!
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Sundance Hot Tub! The
following is a list of automated functions performed by your hot tub.
These functions are listed below in an attempt to suppress any
operational concerns you may have during the first 24-hours of owner-
ship! Also listed below are important maintenance recommendations
you should observe on a regular basis to protect your new investment.
Automated Operations
Your new hot tub is equipped with an automated “blow-out” cycle that
clears all plumbing lines daily to promote maximum water sanitation.
Each day at 12:00 PM (noon), pump 2 and the blower will automatically
turn on for a period of one minute, then go off. Then pump 1 will turn
on and run for one minute to complete the cycle. Be aware, the factory
programmed blow-out cycle cannot be canceled or altered! However, If
you set one of four programmable skimming/heating cycles to overlap or
start at 12:00 (noon), pump 1 will turn on as programmed and operate
for the duration of the programmed cycle, overriding the factory “blow-
out” cycle. See page 32 for detailed skimming/heating cycle program-
ming instructions.
Filter Maintenance
Your new hot tub is equipped with an advanced 2-stage MicroCleanTM
water filtration system that provides unsurpassed water quality! To
ensure maximum water quality at all times, you should clean and reuse
the larger pleated filter cartridge every month and replace (throw-away)
the smaller MicroClean cartridge every 3 months, or as needed. The
smaller cartridge is designed as a throw-away cartridge! Attempts to
reuse this cartridge will result in the re-release of particles trapped within
it’s fibrous body back into the hot tub. For this reason, always replace it!
See page 35-36 for detailed filter replacement instructions.
Water Maintenance
You will want to replace the hot tub’s water every 3 to 6 months. The
frequency depends on a number of variables including the frequency of
use, number of users, attention paid to water quality maintenance, etc.
You will know it is time for a change when you cannot control sudsing
and/or you can no longer get the normal feel or sparkle to the water,
even though the key water balance measurements are all within the
proper parameters. See page 41 for additional information.

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Operation
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2004 CAMEO
(Manufactured from 11/24/03 to 1/15/04)
Massage Selector Operator
Rotate Massage Selectors 1 & 2 to Divert
Water Between Designated Jet Groups.
2004 CAMEO
(Manufactured Since 1/16/04)
Massage Selector Operator
Rotate Massage Selectors 1 & 2 to Divert
Water Between Designated Jet Groups.
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ADDENDUM
The 2004 Cameo massage selector and air control operation has changed since its
introduction! Cameo models manufactured between 11/24/03 to 1/15/04 operate as
illustrated below (Left). Models manufactured after 1/16/04 operate as illustrated below
(Right).

Table of Contents
1.0 Important Hot Tub Owner Information ..................................1
2.0 Important Safety Instructions...................................................2
3.0 Locating Your Sundance Hot Tub.............................................8
4.0 General Electrical Safety Instructions.....................................9
5.0 Electrical Installation Instructions (240V Service).............11
6.0 Power Requirements..................................................................12
7.0Start-Up Instructions .................................................................13
8.0 Operating Instructions...............................................................15
8.1 View....................................................................................................................15
8.2 Light...................................................................................................................15
8.3 Jet/Air Controls Diagram (Optima & Cameo Models).................18
8.4 Jet/Air Controls Diagram (Altamar & Marin Models)...................19
8.5 Jet/Air Controls Diagram (Capri Models)..........................................20
8.6 Air Injection.....................................................................................................21
8.7 Jets 1.................................................................................................................21
8.8 Jets 2.................................................................................................................21
8.9 Selecting The Desired Massage Action..............................................21
8.10 Adjusting Fluidix Intelli-Jets......................................................................22
8.11Air Controls.....................................................................................................22
8.12 Fragrance Dispenser...................................................................................22
8.13 Optional SunSoundTM Audio System...................................................23
9.0 Automatic Filtration Cycles.....................................................30
9.1 Standard Skimming/Heating Mode.....................................................30
9.2 Economy Skimming/Heating Mode....................................................30
9.3 Selecting Standard or Economy Skimming/Heater Mode.........31
9.4 Preset Skimming/Heating Cycles..........................................................31
9.5 Clean-Up Cycles.............................................................................................31
10.0 Programming Instructions........................................................32
10.1 Adjusting Time of Day................................................................................32
10.2 Changing Skimming/Heating Cycles...................................................32
10.3 Programming The Change Filter Reminder......................................33
10.4 Programming Circulation Pump Run Time.......................................33
10.5 Locking Skimming/Heating Cycles......................................................34
10.6 Panel Lock.......................................................................................................34
10.7 Temperature Setting Lock.........................................................................35
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11.0 Hot Tub Maintenance ..............................................................35
11.1Cleaning The Filter.....................................................................................35
11.2Draining and Refilling................................................................................37
11.3 Mini Intelli-Jet Cleaning Procedure......................................................38
11.4Cleaning The Hot Tub Interior...............................................................39
11.5 Pillow Care.....................................................................................................39
11.6 Maintaining The Wood Cabinet............................................................39
11.7 Maintaining The Optional Synthetic Cabinet..................................40
11.8 Maintaining The Cover.............................................................................40
11.9Winterizing.....................................................................................................40
11.10 Restarting your Hot Tub in Cold Weather........................................41
12.0 Water Quality Maintenance....................................................41
12.1 pH Control......................................................................................................42
12.2 Sanitizing........................................................................................................42
12.3 Other Additives............................................................................................42
12.4 Optional SunZone™ Water Maintenance System.........................43
12.5 Handrail Maintenance...............................................................................43
13.0 Troubleshooting - Display Messages...................................43
14.0 Troubleshooting - Procedures................................................45
15.0 Electrical Wiring Diagram (60 Hz)........................................48
16.0 Typical Spa Wiring Diagrams A-B.........................................49
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1.0 Important Hot Tub Owner Information
Your Sundance hot tub is constructed to the highest stan-
dards 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 surface directly exposed to sunlight and high tem-
peratures 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 Sundance insulating
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 section 3.0 titled, “Locating Your
Sundance Hot Tub” (page 8).
Sundance Spas constantly strives to offer the finest hot
tubs 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
a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim-
its are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular 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 a cir-
cuit different from the circuit connected; 4) Consult the dealer or an expe-
rienced 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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2.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions
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: A grounding wire connector is provided on this unit to con-
nect a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.4mm2) solid copper conductor between
this unit and any metal equipment, metal enclosures of electrical equip-
ment, metal water pipe, or conduit within 5 feet (1.5m) of the unit.
3) DANGER: Risk of Accidental Drowning. Extreme caution must be exer-
cised to prevent unauthorized access by children. To avoid accidents,
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 a suction fitting with one rated less than
the flow rate marked on the original suction fitting.
5) DANGER: Risk of Electric Shock. Install at least 5 feet (1.5m), from all
metal surfaces. As an alternative, a hot tub may be installed within 5 feet
of metal surfaces if each metal surface is permanently connected
(bonded) by a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm2) solid copper conductor
attached to the wire connector on the grounding lug, inside the equip-
ment compartment on the equipment box.
6) DANGER: Risk of Electric Shock. Do not permit any electrical appliance,
such as a light, telephone, radio, television, etc. within 5 feet of a hot tub
unless such appliances are built-in by the manufacturer.
7) ELECTRICAL SUPPLY: The electrical supply for this product must
include a suitably rated switch or circuit breaker to open all ungrounded
supply conductors to comply with section 422-20 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. The disconnect must be readily accessi-
ble and visible to the hot tub occupant but installed at least 5 feet (1.5m),
from the hot tub water.
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8) WARNING: To Reduce the Risk of Injury:
a) The water in a hot tub should never exceed 104 °F (40 °C). Water tem-
peratures 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 hot tub use exceeds 10 minutes.
b) Since excessive water temperatures have a high potential for causing fetal
damage during the early months of pregnancy, pregnant or possibly preg-
nant women should limit hot tub water temperatures to100 °F (38 °C). If
pregnant, please consult your physician before using a hot tub.
c) Before entering the hot tub, the user should measure the water tempera-
ture with an accurate thermometer since the tolerance of water temper-
ature-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 a medical history of heart disease, low
or high blood pressure, circulatory system problems, or diabetes should
consult a physician before using a hot tub.
f) Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a hot
tub since some medication may induce drowsiness, while other medica-
tion may affect heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation.
IMPORTANT CSA SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CANADA
ONLY)
When using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
a) READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
b) A green colored terminal or a terminal marked G, Gr, Ground, Grounding
or the symbol* is located inside the supply terminal box or compart-
ment. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this terminal must be con-
nected to the grounding means provided in the electric supply service
panel with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit
conductors that supply this equipment.
*IEC Publication 417, Symbol 5019.
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c) At least two lugs marked “Bonding Lugs” are provided on the external
surface or on the inside of the supply terminal box/compartment. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, connect the local common bonding grid
in the area of the hot tub to these terminals with an insulated or bare
copper conductor not smaller than No. 6 AWG.
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. 6 AWG.
e) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: Children should not use hot tubs without adult supervision.
AVERTISSEMENT: NE PAS LAISSER LES ENFANTS UTILISER LA CUVE DE
RELAXATION SANS SURVEILLANCE.
WARNING: Do not use hot tubs unless all suction covers are installed to
prevent body and hair entrapment.
AVERTISSEMENT: NE PAS UTILISER LA CUVE DE RELAXATION SI LES
GRILLES DE PRISE D’ASPIRATION NE SONT PAS TOUTES EN PLACE,.POUR
EVITER QUE LES CHEVEUX OU UNE PARTIE DU CORPS SOIENT ASPIRES.
WARNING:People with infectious diseases should not use a hot tub.
AVERTISSEMENT: LES PERSONNES ATTEINTES DE MALADIES INFEC-
TIEUSES NE DEVRAIENT PAS UTILISER LA CUVE DE RELAXATION.
WARNING: To avoid injury, exercise care when entering or exiting the hot
tub.
AVERTISSEMENT: POUR EVITER DES BLESSURES, SOYEZ PRUDENT EN
ENTRANT ET SORTANT DE LA CUVE DE RELAXATION.
WARNING: Do not use drugs or alcohol before or during the use of a hot
tub to avoid unconsciousness and possible drowning.
AVERTISSEMENT: POUR EVITER L’EVANOUISSEMENT ET LA NOYADE
EVENTUELLE, NE PRENDRE NI DROGUE NI ALCOOL AVANT D’UTILISER LA
CUVE DE RELAXATION NI QUAND ON S’Y TROUVE.
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