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2011 Genesis Portable Spa

LTR20111058, Rev. B

Operating 

Your Spa

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Electronic Control Operation

Initial Start up

When first powered up, your spa will perform 

a self-diagnostic check  and go into priming 

mode. When the control panel displays 

PR

IMMEDIATELY do the following:

Press  the  JETS  button  to  turn  on  the 

1. 

pump and let it run for 10 seconds. The 

pump should be running in low speed.
Press the JETS buttons again and let the 

2. 

pump run in high speed for 10 seconds.
Press the JETS button again to turn off 

3. 

the  pump.  The  pump  should  be  left  in 

the off position for 10 to 15 seconds.

Repeat  steps  1  through  3  until  water  is  flowing 

4. 

through all the jets and all air is removed from the 

plumbing.

When the spa has finished priming, the heater will be 

activated and the water temperature will be maintained 

in standard mode.  The spa will heat to 100°F (37.5°C) 

at  start  up  until  the  set  temperature  is  changed  as 

described below.

Temperature Adjustment

(Range 80°F to 104°F, 26°C to 40°C)
The  electronic  control  panel  displays  the  actual  wa-

ter temperature in degrees Fahrenheit. The displayed 

temperature will only be current after the pump has 

been running for at least two minutes.
To display the temperature that the spa is set to:

Press  either  the 

• 

Up  or  Down  button.  The  tem-

perature setting will flash.
While the display is flashing, each time you press 

• 

the Up or Down button, the set temperature will 

change up or down one degree.

Standard, Economy and Sleep Heating 

Modes

Your new spa is equipped with a heating feature that 

gives  you  complete  control  of  the  heating  system. 

When the spa is powered up, it will automatically start 

in standard heating mode.

St

• 

 will light briefly on the main display.  In this 

mode, the heating system will automatically main-

tain  the  set  spa  temperature.  In  the  economy-

heating mode, the heating system will only acti-

vate during filtration times.

Ec

• 

 will display solid if temperature is not current 

and  will  alternate  with  spa  temperature  if  mea-

sured temperature is current.
Economy mode will heat the water to the set tem-

• 

perature while Sleep mode, indicated by a 

SL

 on 

the main display, will also only activate the heater 

during  the  filtering  cycles  but  will  only  heat  the 

water to within 20°F (10°C) of the set tempera-

ture.  Like  Economy  mode, 

SL

  will  display  solid 

when temperature is not current and will alternate 

with actual temperature when it is current. 

Switching Modes

Press either the 

• 

Up or Down button followed by 

the Light button.
Press  the  same  sequence  to  switch  to  the  next 

• 

mode.

Jets

Press the Jets button:

Once to activate low speed pump.

• 

Twice to activate high speed.

• 

Three times to turn pump off.

• 

Light 

Press the Light button to turn on the light. Press it 

once  again  to  turn  the  light  off.  All  optional  lighting 

such as the control panel light and cabinet perimeter 

lighting is controlled by the Light button and will turn 

on and off with the spa light.

Operating Your Spa

Summary of Contents for LTR20111058

Page 1: ...LTR20111058 Rev B 4 27 11...

Page 2: ...justing Spa Water 15 Sanitation 16 Cleaning the Filter 18 Cleaning the Filter Basket 18 Bather Load 18 Starting the Spa with Fresh Water 19 Maintenance Schedule 20 Troubleshooting Water Clarity Proble...

Page 3: ...r or water can induce hyperthermia Hyperthermia occurs when the inter nal temperature of the body reaches a level 3 F to 6 F above the normal body temperature of 98 6 F or 2 C to 4 C above 37 C While...

Page 4: ...seases should not use a spa or hot tub WARNING To avoid injury exercise care when entering or exiting the spa or hot tub WARNING Do not use drugs or alcohol before or during the use of a spa or hot tu...

Page 5: ...hen you plan the location of your spa Provide a View with Your Spa Think about the direction you will be facing when sitting in your spa Do you have a special landscaped area in your yard that you fin...

Page 6: ...ing an extension cord will void your warranty Do not bury the power cord If your cord becomes damaged replace it before next usage If you need to replace your cord replace it with a 15 amp GFCI connec...

Page 7: ...amp RCDs installed with three 10 AWG copper wires The power supplied to the spa must be on a dedi cated RCD protected circuit with no other appliances or lights sharing the power 230V 50 Hz Use coppe...

Page 8: ...2011 Genesis Portable Spa LTR20111058 Rev B Preparing for Your New Portable Spa www calspas com 6 GREEN YELLOW Ground GREEN YELLOW Ground GREEN YELLOW Ground CIRCUIT BOARD RCD Wiring Diagram...

Page 9: ...2011 Genesis Portable Spa LTR20111058 Rev B Preparing for Your New Portable Spa www calspas com 7 Circuit Board Connection...

Page 10: ...be an air pocket at the suction side of the pump Shut off power to the spa and loosen the pump union on the suction side of the pump to bleed the air When air is bled turn power back on Install the pr...

Page 11: ...ss the Up or Down button the set temperature will change up or down one degree Standard Economy and Sleep Heating Modes Your new spa is equipped with a heating feature that gives you complete control...

Page 12: ...ary These features will automatically turn themselves off during periods of continuous use Low speed pump After 2 hours High speed pumps After 15 minutes Spa light After 4 hours Setting Filtration Cyc...

Page 13: ...llow directions for dr message and press any button to reset spa Spa will not automatically reset when dry or dY is displayed Ec Indicates heater is in Economy Mode None Temperature unknown After the...

Page 14: ...en your spa is first actuated it will go into priming mode The priming mode will last for up to four minutes and then the spa will begin to heat and maintain the water temperature in the Standard mode...

Page 15: ...the topside control pan el to turn the spa light on If your spa has LED lights they will also light up at the same time as the spa light The LED lights operate in three three modes Cycle 1 The first...

Page 16: ...uamconum nis eu feugiamet vent et wisis ero dolore dip exeraestie estie vel inisci elisl ut diat cons aut alit lut lore tin hent adiam iustrud molor sustis essit wis cilit wisi Chemical Balance Ing et...

Page 17: ...al alkalinity is 80 120 ppm If the TA is too low the pH level will fluctuate wide ly from high to low Low TA can be corrected by adding Cal Spas pH Alkalinity Up If the TA is too high the pH level wil...

Page 18: ...o dissolve too quickly It will cause damage to your spa and will void your warranty Sanitizers kill bacteria and other organic waste by breaking them down to non harmful levels and are filtered out Ma...

Page 19: ...r Spa must be running with all of the jets on high for 30 minutes with the cover open If necessary repeat oxidizer shock in 30 minute intervals Chemical Safety Do not exceed chemical dosages as recomm...

Page 20: ...ing off the filter weekly to remove surface debris your filter should be deep cleaned pe riodically to dissolve scale and particles that get lodged deep within the filter fibers and impede the filtrat...

Page 21: ...Purpose Cleaner Apply a protective coat of Cal Spas Fast Sheen 2 to the acrylic surface Fill the spa to the proper water level with normal 3 tap water Do not use soft water Use test strip and balance...

Page 22: ...ter Follow filter cleaning instruction at beginning of Clear Water Plan Every two to four months Drain and clean your spa with Multi Purpose Cleaner Polish the acrylic surface with Fast Sheen Clean an...

Page 23: ...nd refill the spa Organic buildup scum ring around spa Buildup of oils and dirt Wipe off scum with clean rag if severe drain the spa use a spa surface and tile cleaner to remove the scum and refill th...

Page 24: ...k up the female end of a garden hose to the drain fit 5 ting Place the other end of the garden hose where you would like 6 the water to drain to Twist the hose bib fixture counterclockwise to open the...

Page 25: ...drain plugs from the front of the 4 pumps Disconnect the unions from both sides of the 5 pump Use a wet dry vacuum to blow any remaining 6 water out of the jets and equipment area Cover your spa with...

Page 26: ...eaning and Replacing the Filter Filtration is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure clean clear water It is far less expensive to fix water clarity problems by filtering your spa than...

Page 27: ...a clean soft cloth 2 Wipe spa thoroughly with a wet sponge rinsing 3 often in a bucket of clean water Cal Spas Multi Purpose Cleaner should not be sprayed directly into the spa water Incorrect usage o...

Page 28: ...Mini 2 Diameter LIT16000151 Covers G418T 72 x 72 Basic Rust 4 2 5 ACC01200616 Basic Gray 4 2 5 ACC01200617 Basic Slate 4 2 5 ACC01200618 Basic Palomino 4 2 5 ACC01200619 G318R 78 Round Basic Rust 4 2...

Page 29: ...defects in ma terials and or workmanship for one year Manufacturer Warranty Spa cover warranty is extended through the manufacturer of the product Spa cover is warranted for 90 days unless otherwise s...

Page 30: ...ither a known or an unknown problem Damage caused by tri chlor acids chlorine tab lets any floating chemical devices or any spa chemicals not authorized by LMS Damage caused by improper water chemistr...

Page 31: ...2011 Genesis Portable Spa LTR20111058 Rev B Appendix www calspas com 29 Cal Spas Chemicals...

Page 32: ..._________________ Date Purchased _ _____________________________________________ Date Installed ________________________________________________ Dealer s Phone Number _________________________________...

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