Vortex Spas Clearlift User manual

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ClearLift™
Manual

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Table of Contents
Safety information and warnings 04
ClearLift™layout and parts 05
ClearLift™ keypad and calibration
Positional calibration 09
Status light colour 19
Overriding obstruction detection 20
Troubleshooting 22
Welcome to the ClearLift™ Manual. Navigate through the
manual with ease by clicking on the page numbers below to
instantly access specific sections in this manual, and click on
the title section to come back to this menu.

Table of Contents
ClearLift™ FAQs 24
ClearLift™installation 27
ClearLift™assembling quarters
202208 & 202206 35
ClearLift™assembling quarters
202209 & 202207 50
ClearLift™ attaching hinge pings
& circlips 59
ClearLift™assembling
End cap boss plates
Fixed arm & slider arm 61

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Safety information & warnings
WARNING KEEP ALL PEOPLE CLEAR OF THE
SPA COVER WHILST IN OPERATION.
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN, ENSURE COVER LOCKS ARE RELEASED
•Check surroundings before operating.
•To be operated by an adult 18 years and older only.
•Remove any objects or debris from the spa cover before operating.
•Do not operate in high winds.
•Ensure that all people have exited the swim spa before closing
the spa cover.
•Ensure the spa cover straps are locked and the controller key
is removed after use.
WARNINGAVOID RISK OF DROWNING
Non-secured Or improperly secured covers may result in
injury or death. In accordance with ASTM F 1346-91 guidelines,
do not sit or stand on the cover. This spa pool cover must be
kept locked at all times, removal of this cover must be done
under adult supervision only.

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ClearLift™layout and parts
If the ClearLift™ control panel is positioned on the right side
of the swim spa, and the ClearLift™ cover folds to the left, it
is considered a Left-Mounted ClearLift™.
Conversely, if the ClearLift™ control panel is located on the
left side of the swim spa, and the ClearLift™ cover folds to
the right, it is referred to as a Right-Mounted ClearLift™
Left-mount shown
Right-mount shown

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6ClearLift™layout and parts
NOTE: The ClearLift™ controller is installed at the same end
of the swim spa as the spa controller keypad. In the
case of a Vortex™ Hydrozone™, it is specifically
positioned at the spa end.
Left-mount shown

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ClearLift™opening allowance
890mm*
1,600mm*
Suggested allowence.
3,200mm*
Suggested allowance.
*Approximate.
1,300mm*
242mm*
3,200mm*
Suggested allowence for opening clearance.
2,300mm*
Closed width
500mm*
100mm*
*Approximate.
Left mount, side view shown in Vortex™ swim spas 1,300mm height.

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890mm*
1,600mm*
Suggested allowence.
3,200mm*
Suggested allowance.
*Approximate.
ClearLift™opening allowance
3,200mm*
Suggested allowence for opening clearance.
2,300mm*
1,500mm*
442mm*
500mm*
100mm*
Closed width
*Approximate.
Left mount, side view shown in Vortex™ swim spas 1,500mm height.

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ClearLift™ keypad and Calibration
The ClearaLift™ will come pre-calibrated from the factory
however in the rare event that calibration is required, please
follow these steps.
Ensuring proper calibration of the cover assembly is vital to
maintain the synchronized operation of both the Left and
Right Slider arms.
The incorrect calibration may potentially
lead to damage to your ClearLift™ cover,
and regrettably, such damage is not
eligible for warranty coverage.

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ClearLift™keypad
The calibration of the ClearLift™ cover is composed of
two parts: positional calibration and obstruction detection
calibration.
Both calibration procedures need to be performed before
the cover lifter can be operated as intended, to ensure
reliability of the system and safety of the users.
Close
Open
BT_1BT_2BEEP SET
Status
Keypad overlay (left) and function legend (right)

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The following steps will ensure both ends of the inner cover
touch the swim spa shell simultaneously. As well as both
outer corners of the outer cover align simultaneously.
The positional calibration can be used at any time and
should be executed after all servicing procedures of the
cover lifter.
ClearLift™keypad calibration
Positional calibration
Cover inner corners
Cover outer corners

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ClearLift™keypad calibration
Positional calibration
Ensure that calibration hasn’t been performed already.
When first powered on a green light indicates that the
device is not yet calibrated.
Step 1. To start calibration, press and hold the QR code,
where the SET button is hidden. Continue to hold until
a white light appears in your STATUS indicator and you
hear a beep.

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Step 2. Synchronise actuators to same position
Once both green lights are illuminated, you can
control both actuators simultaneously.
Use BT_1 to cycle through the following options for individu-
ally controlling actuator movement:
• BT_1 LED on = left actuator.
• BT_2 LED on = right actuator.
• Both BT_1 & BT_2 LEDs on = both actuators.
ClearLift™keypad calibration
BT_1
Left actuator
BT_2
Right actuator

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Use the key switch to control actuator movement.
ClearLift™Keypad calibration
Use the key switch to move the cover to the desired close position.
Step 3. Set close position
Push and hold QR button (SET) for at least 2 seconds
until the STATUS, LED blinks Green and 2 short beeps
are heard.

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Use the key switch to move the cover to the desired open position.
Step 4. Set open position
Push and hold SET for at least 2 seconds until the
status LED blinks Red and 2 short beeps are heard.
ClearLift™Keypad calibration

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90mm approx.
Gradually turn the key to define a position just short of
fully open.
Cover should be a maximum of 90mm above the shell in the
open position.
ClearLift™keypad calibration

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ClearLift™Keypad calibration
Step 7. Exit and save calibration
Push and hold QR code (SET) for at least 2 seconds
until the status LED is Yellow and 1 long beep is heard.
Attempts to open or close beyond the set positions
are restricted.

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Ensure both ends of the inner cover touch the swim spa shell
simultaneously.
Confirm that both outer corners of the outer cover align
simultaneously when closed.
ClearLift™keypad calibration

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Status light colour
The status light colour outside of calibration mode changes
depending on the calibration state of the system. It is
possible to operate the cover lifter in the ‘positional
calibration done, obstruction detection calibration not done’
(Yellow) state, just note that there will be severe limitations
if the system is not fully calibrated.
Green – Uncalibrated.
The cover will not move in this initial uncalibrated state.
Yellow – Positional calibration done, obstruction detection
calibration not done.
There is a high risk of injury for any nearby person/animal
while the cover lifter is being operated.
Blue – Fully calibrated.
This is the intended state of the cover lifter system.

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20 Obstruction detection calibration
Cover lifter obstruction detection calibration is achieved by
performing the following sequence. Note that the system
will refuse to perform this calibration if the positional
calibration procedure has not been done. This procedure
will also need to be performed every time the positional
calibration procedure is performed.
Step 1. Clear the swim spa and its surroundings of
possible obstructions.
This procedure will perform automated movements/
runs and without any obstruction detection active,
it can get dangerous for person(s)/pet(s) near the
swim spa. Also please make sure that there are no
obstructions to the cover itself as the system will be
considering the automated runs as obstruction-free
reference runs.
Step 2. Perform obstruction detection calibration.
Push and hold both BT_1 and BT_2 for at least 3
seconds until the status LED blinks Purple and 2
short beeps are heard. The cover lifter will begin to
perform 3 full cycles on its own. If you start from a
fully opened position, this procedure will end in a
fully opened position as well. Otherwise, this
procedure will always end in a fully-closed position.
At the end of the calibration, the status LED will turn
solid Blue.
NOTE: The user can stop the automated runs any time by
pressing on any of the three buttons of the keypad.