AquaRest Spas AR-150 EZS, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...1 UHS Spa Owner s Manual PN 378100 1 Rev Q Domestic ...

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Page 3: ...TURI ADJESTMENT 10 SURFACE SKIM FILTER 10 REMOVING AND CLEANING THE FILTER CARTRIDGE 10 WATER CHEMISTRY 11 12 REPLACING THE LED LIGHT 13 FREEZE PROTECTION 14 CLEANING YOU SPA 14 CARE FOR THE VINYL HARD COVER 14 EVERY DAY SOIL 14 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 15 PURGING THE PUMP 16 JET TOOL 17 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 17 GLOSSARY OF TERMS 18 OZONE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 19 WARRANTY 20 ...

Page 4: ... the flow rates are compatible Never operate spa if suction fittings are broken or missing Never replace a suction fitting with one less than the flow rate marked on the original suction fitting 7 DANGER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Install at least 5 feet 1 5m from all metal surfaces As an alternative a spa may be installed within 5 feet 1 5m of metal surfaces if each metal surface is permanently conne...

Page 5: ...at stroke This can be fatal even to healthy adults If you have any questions about your own fitness or whether you should soak in the spa check with your physician 17 Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia Hyperthermia occurs when internal body temperature reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98 6 F 36 6 C The symptoms of hyperthermia include 1 diz...

Page 6: ...ds per square foot 610 kg per square meter Concrete slabs and decks must be designed to support this weight Warning Your spa is constructed of a very resilient and flexible polymeric material It is designed to flex as much as 2 inches 5cm without damage However overfilling the spa and or installing on a non level surface for extended periods of time can permanently distort the original shape of yo...

Page 7: ...supplied with the cover are securely screwed to the cabinet straps are inserted into the latches the latches are locked and the key is kept in a secure location Keep the spa covered when not in use to deter entry by unauthorized persons reduce the loss of heat and keep out rain and to keep foreign materials from settling in the water Follow these steps to properly install the cover 1 Place the spa...

Page 8: ...ep the spa water level above the jet openings Draining the spa Draining your spa on a regular basis rids the spa of dissolved solids and protects your spa equipment from the effects of residual calcium hardness and total alkalinity problems Depending upon usage it may be as often as every three months To drain the spa follow these steps 1 Turn power off to the spa 1 Remove the access door Fig 1 an...

Page 9: ...ally turn off after four hours 1 Color wheel The light will slowly blend cycle through the colors 2 Aqua white 3 Light blue 4 Violet 5 Dark blue 6 Light green 7 Dark green 8 Red 9 Step sequence through the colors 10 Very slow color wheel 11 Back to 1 Spa Water Maintenance This function enables you to program the amount of water filtration time Press or and then to enter the programming mode Once i...

Page 10: ...tinely cleaned Cleaning the Filter Cartridge To clean the filter cartridge follow these steps 1 Turn off power to the spa Never operate the spa without the filter cartridge in place It is difficult to remove the filter cartridge while the water is flowing Also there is a risk that debris may be draw into the plumbing system damage the pump and void the warranty 2 Remove the end nut by turning it c...

Page 11: ... This is done by A Test daily and maintain pH between 7 2 and 7 8 Adjust if necessary above 7 8 use pH decrease if below 7 2 use pH Increase Improper pH can damage spa finish equipment cause eye irritation and chemical loss Use dosage according to manufacturer s label B Test alkalinity and maintain at 80 ppm to 140 ppm Adjust if necessary above 140 ppm use pH Decrease if below 80 ppm use Total Alk...

Page 12: ...ence of one or more persons in the spa is more rapid and pronounced For these reasons it is important to frequently check the bromine level the pH level and total alkalinity of water then add the prescribed chemicals as necessary to maintain the proper chemical balances 4 If questions or doubts arise regarding quantities and timing of chemical applications to your spa contact your spa dealer who c...

Page 13: ...he spa directly behind the filter Fig 7 1 3 Reach in and turn the white holder counter clockwise and gently pull it with the attached wires out the access hole Fig 7 2 4 Pull the LED light out of the light socket Fig 7 3 5 Install a new LED light attach the white reflector turning clockwise and reattach the access vent with the screws ...

Page 14: ...uty rubbing or buffing compounds Use a soft liquid cleaner CARE OF VINYL HARD COVER Vinyl coated fabrics are perhaps the most maintenance free fabrics ever produced and certainly will provide exceptional service life if given the proper care Almost all vinyl manufacturers now provide information concerning the necessary cleaning procedures for their products In reality all care maintenance instruc...

Page 15: ...s set for If your spa is set for 101 F 38 C but it reads 103 F 39 C most likely your filter cycle is set too high Adjust your filter cycle down to the next lower setting or F2 Remember when the spa is running to filtrate it is also heating 4 Why is my spa not heating All spas heat at approximately 1 5 F 1 C per hour If your water temperature is 70 F 21 C when you first fill your spa it will take a...

Page 16: ...ly To purge the pump please follow these steps 1 Ensure the spa is filled 6 to 8 inches 15 to 20 cm below the top of the spa 2 Remove the access panel to expose the water pump The pipes entering and leaving the pump are connected with large plastic unions To purge the air from the pump one of these unions will be slightly loosened 3 Place a towel under the union to be loosened 4 Using large pliers...

Page 17: ...switch NO CONTROL DISPLAY OR FUNCTIONS No power to spa control Check the GFCI plug circuit breaker and or disconnect switch LOW WATER FLOW Dirty filter Remove filter cartridge and clean Pg 10 Low water level Make sure water level in spa is correct NO AIR BUBBLES IN JET Air control valve in the closed position Open venturi dials Pg 10 SPA IS LEAKING Spa drain valve and cap partially open Ensure tha...

Page 18: ...you place your feet GFCI PLUG The electronic switch installed at the end of the power cord to connect to an electrical wall outlet HEATER The thermostatically controlled heater raises the temperature of the water to the desired degree This is located under the control box in the equipment area JETS The fittings on your spa that direct the flow of water for massaging action pH Stands for Potential ...

Page 19: ...ways produce air bubbles however fine they may be while the pump is operating and are not controlled by the air injector venturi dials The oxygen in the air is normally O2 That is a molecule consisting of two atoms of oxygen When exposed to a high electrical charge a 3rd oxygen atom is added to some of the O2 forming O3 ozone The weak bond holding the third oxygen atom causes the molecule to be un...

Page 20: ...that causes damage to your product may void this warranty Commercial rental applications are excluded from all warranty coverage This warranty does not cover the umbrella if supplied beyond initial delivery discoveries This warranty does not cover the rotationally molded polyethylene body for bending twisting warping gloss texture fit or color fastness Aqua Rest Spas does not authorize any party i...