Sundance Spas maxxus 880 Series User manual

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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 opera-
tional concerns you may have during the rst 24-hours of ownership!
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, pump 3 (Maxxus Models Only)
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
blow-out cycle. Be aware, the factory programmed blow-out cycle can-
not be canceled or altered!
Filter Maintenance
Your new hot tub is equipped with an advanced MicroClean IITM water
ltration system that provides unsurpassed water quality! To ensure
maximum water quality at all times, you should replace the lter car-
tridge every six months, or as necessary. The lter cartridge is de-
signed to be thrown away! Attempts to reuse the lter cartridge may
result in the re-release unwanted particles back into the hot tub. See
page 40-41 for detailed lter cartridge 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 45 for additional information.

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 Maxxus Power Requirements .........................................13
7.0 Cameo, Optima, Majesta Power Requirements.............14
8.0 Start-Up Instructions........................................................15
9.0 Operating Instructions ....................................................22
9.1 View Button ........................................................................22
9.2 Light Button (Main Control Panel) ......................................22
9.3 AquaTerrace Light Contol...................................................22
9.4 Air Injection.........................................................................23
9.5 Activate Jets Pump 1..........................................................23
9.6 Activate Jets Pump 2/Pump 3 ............................................23
9.7 Selecting The Desired Massage Action..............................24
9.8 Adjusting Fluidix Intelli-Jets ................................................24
9.9 Air Controls.........................................................................25
9.10 Waterfall Control.................................................................25
9.11 Maxxus Massage/Waterfall Selector Diagram....................26
9.12 Maxxus Air Controls Diagram.............................................27
9.13 Optima Massage/Waterfall Selector Diagram ....................28
9.14 Optima Air Controls Diagram..............................................29
9.15 Cameo Massage/Waterfall Selector Diagram ....................30
9.16 Cameo Air Controls Diagram..............................................31
9.17 Majesta Massage/Waterfall Selector Diagram ...................32
9.18 Majesta Air Controls Diagram.............................................33
9.18 Optional SunSoundTM Audio System..................................34
10.0 Automatic Filtration Cycles.............................................34
10.1 Standard Filter/Heating Mode ............................................34
10.2 Economy Filter/Heating Mode ............................................34
10.3 Selecting Standard or Economy Filter Mode......................35
10.4 Preset Filter/Heating Cycles.............................................35
10.5 Clean-Up “Blow-Out” Cycle ................................................35
11.0 Programming Instructions...............................................36
11.1 Adjusting Time of Day ........................................................36

11.2 Programming Filter/Heating Cycles....................................36
11.3 Programming Circulation Pump Run Time.........................37
11.4 Locking Filter/Heating Cycles.............................................38
11.5 Main Control Panel Lock ....................................................38
11.6 Temperature Setting Lock...................................................38
11.7 Programming The Change Filter Reminder .......................39
12.0 Hot Tub Maintenance .......................................................40
12.1 Replacing the Filter Cartridge.............................................40
12.2 Draining and Refilling .........................................................42
12.3 Cleaning the Hot Tub Interior .............................................43
12.4 Pillow Care .........................................................................43
12.5 Maintaining the Synthetic Cabinet......................................44
12.6 Maintaining the Cover ........................................................44
12.7 Winterizing..........................................................................44
12.8 Restarting your Hot Tub in Cold Weather ..........................45
13.0 Water Quality Maintenance..............................................45
13.1 pH Control ..........................................................................46
13.2 Sanitizing ............................................................................46
13.3 Other Additives ...................................................................46
13.4 Optional Ozone Water Maintenance System .....................47
13.5 Handrail Maintenance.........................................................47
14.0 Troubleshooting - Display Messages .............................48
15.0 Troubleshooting - Procedures ........................................50
16.0 Optional SunSound Stereo Receiver Features .............52
17.0 US/Canada 60Hz Maxxus Electrical Wiring Diagram ....59
18.0 US/Canada 60Hz Optima/Cameo/Majesta Electrical
Wiring Diagram .................................................................60
19.0 Export 50Hz Maxxus Electrical Wiring Diagram............61
20.0 Typical Spa Wiring Diagrams (US/Canada 60Hz
Models) ..............................................................................62

1.0 Important Hot Tub Owner Information
Your Sundance 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 surface 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 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 the
section 3.0 titled, “Locating Your Sundance Hot tub” (page 8).
Sundance Spas constantly strives to offer the finest hot tubs avail-
able, 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
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential 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 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 circuit 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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2.0 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: A grounding wire connector is provided on this unit to
connect a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.4mm2) solid copper conductor
between this unit and any metal equipment, metal enclosures of
electrical equipment, metal water pipe, or conduit within 5 feet (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 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 con-
nected (bonded) by a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm2) solid copper
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 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 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
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
temperatures between 100 °F (38 °C) and 104 °F (40 °C) are con-
sidered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are rec-
ommended 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 pos-
sibly pregnant women should limit hot tub water temperatures to 100
°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
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 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 medication may affect heart rate, blood pressure, and filter/
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 compartment. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this termi-
nal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the elec-
tric 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 guards 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
INFECTIEUSES 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.
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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.
WARNING: Pregnant or possibly pregnant women should consult a
Physician before using a hot tub.
AVERTISSEMENT: LES FEMMES ENCEINTES, QUE LEUR
GROSSESSE SOIT CONFIRMEE OU NON, DEVRAIENT CONSULTER
UN MEDECIN AVANT D’UTILISER LA CUVE DE RELAXATION.
WARNING: Water temperature in excess of 40 °C (104 °F) may be injuri-
ous to your health.
AVERTISSEMENT: IL PEUT ETRE DANGEREUX POUR LA SANTE
DE SE PLONGER DANS DE L’EAU A PLUS DE 40 °C.
WARNING: Before entering the hot tub, measure the water temperature
with an accurate thermometer.
AVERTISSEMENT: AVANT D’UTILISER UNE CUVE DE RELAXATION
MESURER LA TEMPERATURE DE L’EAU A L’AIDE D’UN
THERMOMETRE PRECIS.
WARNING: Do not use a hot tub immediately following strenuous
exercise.
AVERTISSEMENT: NE PAS UTILISER LA CUVE DE RELAXATION
IMMEDIATEMENT APRES UN EXERCICE FATIGANT.
WARNING: Prolonged immersion in a hot tub may be injurious to your
health.
AVERTISSEMENT: RESTER TROP LONGTEMPS DANS LA CUVE DE
RELAXATION PEUT ETRE DANGEREUX POUR LA SANTE.
WARNING: Do not permit electric appliances (such as lights, telephone,
radio, television, etc.) within 5 feet (1.5m) of this hot tub unless such
appliances are built-in by the manufacturer.
AVERTISSEMENT: NE PAS PLACER D’APPAREIL ELECTRIQUE
(LUMINAIR, TELEPHONE, RADIO, TELEVISEUR, ETC.) A MOINS
DE 1.5M DE LA CUVE DE RELAXATION, SAUF SI INSTALLÉ À LA
MANIFACTURE.
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CAUTION: Maintain water chemistry in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.
ATTENTION: LA TENEUR DE L’EAU EN MATIERES DISSOUTES
DOIT ETRE CONFORME AUX DIRECTIVES DU FABRICANT.
WARNING: The use of alcohol or drugs can greatly increase the risk of
fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs.
AVERTISSEMENT: LA CONSOMMATION D’ALCOOL OU DE
DROGUE AUGMENTE CONSIDERABLEMENT LES RISQUES
D’HYPERTHERMIE MORTELLE DANS UNE CUVE DE RELAXATION.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HYPERTHERMIA
Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia. A description
of the causes, symptoms, and effects of hyperthermia are as follows:
Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches
a level 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
hyperthermia 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.
A warning sign is provided in your warranty packet. Please install
it at a location near your spa, where it is visible to the user of the
hot tub. For additional or replacement signs please contact your
local Sundance Spas dealer and reference item number #6530-
082.
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