Aruba Spa 2003 Breeze, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...O OWNERS WNERS MANU MANUAL AL ARUBA SPAS Box 2266 Station R Kelowna BC V1X 4K6 1 800 609 2227 ...

Page 2: ... 10 Spa Operations Guide 12 Topside Control Component Identification 12 Filter Cycles 13 Hydrotherapy Jets 14 Ozonators 16 Trouble Shooting 17 Chemical Maintenance 19 Initial Start up Procedures 20 Water Maintenance Schedule 21 Conducting Proper Water Tests 21 Chemical Table Of Equivalents Chart 23 Problems Associated With Improper Water Balance 23 Care For Your Spa 24 Draining Your Spa 24 Filter ...

Page 3: ...ild spas We have learned that quality through simplicity is the best way to build a spa We believe that knowing how your spa is built will make installing and operating it easier so the first part of this manual explains how your spa is built Please take the time to read this section of your owner s manual It is important that you keep this manual for reference purposes We have tried to make sure ...

Page 4: ...f resin is applied as a skin coat to the outside surface of the spa shell This skin coat is then backed by an additional layer of fiberglass reinforced resin The skin coat forms a chemical bond between the acrylic spa shell and the fiberglass struc tural support This triple bond system ensures the long last ing integrity of both the spa shell and spa surface After fiberglassing the holes for the j...

Page 5: ...esigned operat ing system that is easy to use and features a number of ener gy saving options and safety options such as child lock out The final touch to the spa is the attractive spa skirt with strong stable corners and removable side panels fitted into the frame to allow easy access to all plumbing The spa skirt is made from solid tongue in groove red cedar and is designed to use shorter length...

Page 6: ...if spa is more than 30ft from the Main Breaker Box ITEMS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF YOUR SPA At least four people are required at time of delivery to place your spa into position 220 Volt Electrical Service An Electrician to do the electrical connection 50 Amp GFCI circuit breaker see page 8 An Allen Key to open and remove the access panel sup plied by Aruba Spas ...

Page 7: ...spa or hot tub immediately following strenu ous exercise 11 Prolonged immersion in a spa or hot tub may be injurious to you health 12 Do not permit electric appli ances such as light telephone radio or television within 1 5 meters 5 feet of a spa or hot tub 13 Maintain water chemistry in accor dance with manufac ture s instructions HYPERTHERMIA Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of ...

Page 8: ...e equip ment has to be above grade and not subject to flooding If using compacted gravel it must be on a firm level base and it must be contained in a secure wood or concrete border so that the loose gravel cannot shift once the spa is in place DECK INSTALLATION Before placing your spa on a deck or other raised platform you must have the structure checked for its loading capacity by an Engineer or...

Page 9: ...so the equipment door is readily accessible for maintenance and service needs and ensure you have an area with proper drainage You may also wish to think about the following considera tions before installing your spa location to facilitate adult supervision if children are using the spa location relative to trees falling leaves and shade exposure to sunlight landscaping and night time lighting vie...

Page 10: ...cations on either side of the front panel The electrical requirements are 220V with a neutral IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read and follow all instructions 2 A ground terminal is located inside the supply terminal box To reduce the risk of electric shock this terminal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the electric GND N L1 L2 WARNING Failure to use a GFCI breaker for electric...

Page 11: ...ions ST STAR ART T UP PREP UP PREPARA ARATIONS TIONS Before performing the operations in this section make sure you have read and understood all of the previous instruc tions set forth in this manual Make sure the spa has been installed correctly including electrical wiring connections as specified in the previous sections The following procedures must be done in the order they are listed Things t...

Page 12: ...is leaking and inspect the O ring for a possible crimp Reinstall the O ring and retighten the union 3 To fill your spa place garden hose directly in the filter The spa holds 360 gallons 1620 litres of water You will notice that there is an indented wave in the spa This is the water line It is important that you maintain your water at this level INITIAL ST INITIAL STAR ART T UP UP Before proceeding...

Page 13: ...ter temperature reaches 52 F If your water temperature is below 39 F at the time of fill the top side control will toggle back and forth reading th2 39 The pack system is in lockout and the pump will run in high speed until the water temperature reaches 52 F Once the water temperature has reached 52 F the pump will then run in low speed You can now set your water temperature to your desired level ...

Page 14: ...end of the straps Position the tie strap so it is fully extended without stretching Locate the 2 holes on the locking mecha nism marking them with a pen Remove the locking mecha nism from the strap and fasten to the spa SP SPA OPERA A OPERATIONS GUIDE TIONS GUIDE T Topside Contr opside Control Component Identification ol Component Identification Heat Heat s and Heat and Heat t buttons buttons The ...

Page 15: ...ned for unsurpassed effectiveness at removing debris and suspen sions from the water while the water is circulating By pressing the Heat key and the Program key at the same time you can adjust your filtration cycle from the factory set ting of 2 hours every 12 hours in 1 hour intervals NOTE If the water temperature does not drop the internal timer still operates the filter cycle to ensure proper f...

Page 16: ...se to increase it The micro swirl jets on your spa are interchangeable To remove either trim kit you must place a screwdriver between the face plate and the acrylic spa surface then push with a gentle upwards motion and the trim kit will pop out of the jet body To replace just place the trim kit into the jet body and gently push it into place Be careful not to scratch the spa surface with the scre...

Page 17: ...of water and count er clockwise to increase the volume of water The massage jet provides a wide pattern of massage with a high volume of water that flows in a large circular pattern for deep muscle massage The swirl jets provide a similar circular pattern that is more focused to a smaller area These jets working together in the same seating area provide you with a large volume of hydrotherapy mass...

Page 18: ... Ar Aruba Deluxe Spa uba Deluxe Spa Ozone is injected into the spa s water during the filtration cycle The ozone is injected into the water to supplement chemical sanitizers oxidize organics and control minerals If during a filter cycle the pump is manually turned on the ozonator will turn off The ozonator will remain off until the start of the next filter cycle WARNING Do not block Ozone Jet at a...

Page 19: ...shes th2 39 on system start up Display flashes th2 39 on system start up This indicates that both thermisters are detecting spa water temperature of less than 39 F 4 C or they are both disconnected open The pump will run in this condition Display flashes OH OVER HEA Display flashes OH OVER HEAT T This indicates that the spa water temperature is over 112 F The system should shut down in this state ...

Page 20: ...ntrol for HL This indicates that the system has overheated Make sure the temperature has fallen to less than 112 F and press the heat key to reset Check that the temperature set point is higher than actual tub temperature Check for flashing LED at topside control to indicate heat demand Check to see if the pilot light at the equipment panel is on This indicates if power is actually getting to the ...

Page 21: ...cation and submerge directly into the spa hot tub water Compare it to another accurate digital thermometer This will tell you if it is the sensor or the application See temperature sensor in the description and use of controls section of this manual Pr Pressur essure Switch e Switch The pressure switch is not adjustable CHEMIC CHEMICAL MAINTEN AL MAINTENANCE ANCE Your spa comes with a cartridge fi...

Page 22: ...a linity in the range of 125 150 ppm Use SPA INCREASE pH up or SPA DECREASE pH down as needed to adjust the pH Add alkalinity increaser to raise total alkalinity WARNING Improper chemical maintenance can damage the spa surface and or equipment and will void the warranty WARNING Make sure you dilute all chemicals with spa water before adding them to the spa Adding full strength chemicals to the spa...

Page 23: ...If you are using bromine or chlorine tablets it is also rec ommended to add a shock treatment on a fresh fill and week ly thereafter If the spa has had high use during the week an additional shock treatment would be required Note When adding a shock treatment please insure the spa cover is left off the spa at least 30 minutes to allow the gassing off process It also saves wear and tear on your spa...

Page 24: ...5 0 ppm CHLORINE 1 0 3 0 ppm pH 7 4 7 6 ppm ALKALINITY 125 150 ppm 4 Bromine or Chlorine levels need to be tested daily 5 pH levels need to tested daily 6 The water in your spa should be hard bypass water sof tener If you suspect you have soft water you may need a calcium increaser Check with your local spa store 7 Alkalinity levels need to be tested weekly 8 Water testing should be done at home u...

Page 25: ... skin corrodes equipment Solution add pH increaser pH up to raise the pH levels High pH High pH forms scale causes short filter runs clouds water reduces sanitizer efficiency Solution add pH decreaser pH down to lower the pH levels Low Sanitizer Levels Low Sanitizer Levels allows growth of bacteria and viruses in spa water Solution refer to Chemical Maintenance Initial Start Up Procedures page 19 ...

Page 26: ... for about 30 minutes This will help in eliminating grease and oils in the plumbing and jets T To drain the spa o drain the spa 1 Turn off all power to your spa 2 Attach a hose to the hose bib at the bottom of the spa and gravity drain by the siphon method 3 Clean the surface see Spa Surface later in this section 4 Refill the spa Follow the initial start up procedures to re prime the spa WARNING D...

Page 27: ...r numbers of people may require more frequent cleaning SPA SURFACE Your spa has a very high quality acrylic surface Stains and dirt will generally not adhere to the surface Do not use household products for cleaning the spa surface Be careful of detergents as they may contain phosphates that may con taminate the water and will cause foam build up Also many cleaning agents contain abrasives which w...

Page 28: ...a cover has been designed with child safety latches and a slope designed to create a natural run off for rain water Please ensure the use of spa straps and latches to secure the cover when not in use This will help to discourage unsupervised children from entering the spa and keep the spa cover secure in high wind conditions DO NOT allow snow to build up on the cover as it is not intended to bear ...

Page 29: ...ur spa cover are marine treated but will deteriorate faster when exposed to high levels of chlo rine bromine ozone or other active chemicals Each time Chemicals are added remove the cover completely and place it far enough away so that splashing will not reach the cover The cover handles and tie downs are double reinforced with thick vinyl coated rip stop PVC material However mistreat ment by sudd...

Page 30: ...e hose bib and loosen the unions to allow the water to expend freely within the system Also remove the drain plug on the bottom of the pump This should prevent any ice from expanding and damaging drainpipes and fittings The key is to eliminate any sealed areas in the system that may contain water Your local pool and spa retailer may provide this service at a nom inal fee 3 If you receive a heavy s...

Page 31: ...pa please take the fol lowing steps 1 Refer to the Trouble Shooting guides on page 17 and 32 Use these guides to determine what may be wrong with your spa This is important information to give the service techni cian In addition checking the guides will help you to deter mine if you need to call for warranty assistance 2 If you need assistance in trouble shooting call 1 800 609 2227 IMPORTANT Smar...

Page 32: ...rants the spa against loss of water due to defects in the fittings and plumbing lines for a period of five years from the original date of purchase ONE YEAR LIMITED SKIRT ARUBA SPAS warrants the wood cabinet against defects in workmanship and materials excluding skirt finish for one year from the original date of purchase TWO YEAR LIMITED SPA PACK AND PUMP ARUBA SPAS warrants the spa pack and pump...

Page 33: ...tem attached to or installed on the spa after the date of manufacture OZONATORS AND SPA INSULATED COVERS ARE EXCLUDED FROM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ALTHOUGH THEY ARE COVERED BY SEPARATE WARRANTIES BY THEIR MANUFACTURES SERVICE CHARGES All service calls will be subject to an 80 00 eighty dollars charge If the service work performed is covered by this Limited Warranty the charges will be refunded If th...

Page 34: ...fault timer of 30 minutes in the electronic operating system A Reactivate by touching desired button P Spa does not heat D Temperature setting is too low A Turn up thermostat P Poor jet action D Dirty filter A Clean filter D Air lock in pump A Loosen end pump union to release air D Water level too low A Fill spa P Spa light is out D Burned out bulb A Replace bulb The Light housing is located behin...

Page 35: ... A Replace Ozonator P Abnormal water usage D Excessive evaporation A Use spa cover when not in use lower thermostat setting D Leak in plumbing A1 Tighten unions see 2 START UP PREPARATIONS A2 Call Smart Protect Warranty P Water not clean D Filter dirty or clogged A Clean or replace filter D Clogged blocked safety suction A Clean safety or suction or skimmer D Poor water chemistry A Test and correc...

Page 36: ...concentration of oils and organics being agitated by jets A Add antifoam D Soft water A Test and correct P Scale deposits D High calcium level high pH high alkalinity A Test and correct P Water leaks or drips in equipment D O ring or seals drying out A Lubricate O rings or replace P Filter often has air in it D Water level is too low A Add water to appropriate level D Leak in top of filter A Check...

Page 37: ...e chase When you start up your spa ensure that both knife valves on either side of your circulation pump are in the open position up Loosen the union to release any air then re tighten You cannot operate the circulation pump from the topside control it is pre programmed to run 24 hours a day ...

Page 38: ...WEEKL WEEKLY MAINTEN Y MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ANCE SCHEDULE Clean Filter Shock Treatment Water Clarifier Check Chemical Balance General Maintenance DATE 36 ...

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