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Inground Spas

LTR20121002, Rev. A

Clear 

W

ater Plan

www.calspas.com

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Testing and Adjusting Spa Water

You have two types of testing methods to choose from:

The 

• 

reagent test kit is a method which provides a high level of accuracy. It is available in either liquid 

or tablet form.

Test strips 

• 

are a convenient testing method commonly used by spa owners.

Balancing the pH

The  pH  level  is  the  measure  of  the  balance  between 

acidity and alkalinity. 
If the pH is too low

, it can cause corrosion of metal fix

-

tures and the heating element. Low pH can be corrected 

by adding a pH-alkalinity increaser.
If the pH is too high, it can cause scaling by allowing 

metals or minerals to form deposits and stain spa sur-

faces. High pH can be corrected by adding a pH-alkalin-

ity decreaser.

8.2
8.0
7.8
7.6
7.4
7.2
7.0
6.8
6.6

Too alkaline,

causes scaling

Ideal balance

Too acidic,

causes corrosion

Need to lower the pH level

Need to raise the pH level

Balancing the Total Alkalinity

Total alkalinity (TA) is the measure of the total lev

-

els  of  carbonates,  bicarbonates,  hydroxides,  and 

other alkaline substances in the water. TA can be 

considered a “pH buffer”. It is the measure of the 

ability of the water to resist changes in pH level.
The recommended total 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 a pH-alkalinity increaser.
If the TA is too high, the pH level will tend to be 

too high and may be difficult to bring down. High 

TA can be corrected by adding a pH-alkalinity de-

creaser.
When the TA is balanced, it normally remains sta-

ble, although adding water with high or low alkalin-

ity will raise or lower the TA level.

Balancing the Calcium Hardness

Calcium  hardness  (CH)  is  a  measure  of  the  total 

amount of dissolved calcium in the water. Calcium 

helps control the corrosive nature of the spa’s wa-

ter and is why soft water is not recommended. The 

low calcium content of soft water is very corrosive 

to the equipment and can cause staining of the spa 

shell.
The  recommended  calcium  hardness  is  150 

- 200 ppm .
If  the  CH  is  too  low,  add  a  calcium  hardness  in-

creaser.
If the CH is too high, dilute the spa water with soft 

water.
When the CH is balanced, it normally remains sta-

ble, although adding soft water or very hard water 

will raise or lower the CH level.

Testing For:

Ideal Range (ppm)

Minimum

Maximum

Total Alkalinity

80

120

Calcium Hardness

150

200

pH

7.4

7.6

Summary of Contents for LTR20121002

Page 1: ...LTR20121002 Rev A 12 30 11 ...

Page 2: ...r Cleaning 33 Bather Load 34 Starting the Spa with Fresh Water 34 Maintenance Schedule 35 Cleaning and Maintenance Removing and Reseating the Pillows 36 Spa Cover 36 Draining Your Spa 37 Cleaning and Replacing the Filter 37 Winterizing Cold Climate Draining 37 Cleaning Your Spa 38 Appendix Replacement Parts 39 Warranty 39 Copyright 2011 LMS Inc All rights reserved Duplication without written conse...

Page 3: ...ly to lights built in to the spa as factory options from Cal Spas WARNING RISK OF INJURY The spa water should never exceed 104 F 40 C Water temperatures between 100 F 38 C and 104 F 40 C are considered safe for a healthy adult Lower water temperatures are recommended for young children and when spa use exceeds 10 minutes High water temperatures have a high potential for causing fetal damage during...

Page 4: ...ly rec reation be sure to leave plenty of room around it for activity If you will use it for relaxation and therapy you ll probably want to create a specific mood around it Plan for Your Environment If you live in a region where it snows in the winter or rains frequently place the spa near a house entry By doing this you will have a place to change clothes and not be uncomfortable Consider Your Pr...

Page 5: ...because it will require the least amount of prep aration for the dig but in many cases there is no level area therefore the site must be prepared to accept the spa prior to dig The spa site should be elevated slightly higher than the surrounding area When dealing with slopes the severity of the slope will determine if retaining walls must be built in order to have a level area for the spa If the s...

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Page 13: ... GFCI and wir ing requirements Spa Model GFCI Required Wires Required Designer inground spas with one 5 5 kW heater One 50 amp GFCI Four 6 AWG copper wires Designer inground spa with two 5 5 kW heaters Service 1 One 50 amp GFCI Service 2 One 30 amp GFCI Service 1 Four 6 AWG copper wires Service 2 Three 8 AWG copper wires Wire runs over 85 feet must increase wire gauge to the next lower number For ...

Page 14: ...Inground Spas LTR20121002 Rev A Preparing for Your New Inground Spa www calspas com 14 GFCI Wiring Diagram ...

Page 15: ...t use aluminum wire Use the table below to determine your GFCI and wir ing requirements Wire runs over 85 feet must increase wire gauge to the next lower number For example A normal 50 amp RCD with four 8 AWG copper wires run over 85 feet would require you to go to four 6 AWG cop per wires Testing the RCD Breaker Test the RCD breaker prior to first use and periodical ly when the spa is powered To ...

Page 16: ...Inground Spas LTR20121002 Rev A Preparing for Your New Inground Spa www calspas com 16 RCD Wiring Diagram GREEN YELLOW Ground GREEN YELLOW Ground GREEN YELLOW Ground CIRCUIT BOARD ...

Page 17: ...Inground Spas LTR20121002 Rev A Preparing for Your New Inground Spa www calspas com 17 Installing the Inground Shell ...

Page 18: ... testing at the factory This is done to assist in stallers in properly identifying the installation We still recommend that the installers verify plumbing lines prior to gluing This can be done by using one of the following techniques Air Test The air test requires a wet dry vacuum Locate the plumbing line you wish to identify and secure the vac uum hose to cut open end Turn on the vacuum enter th...

Page 19: ... of 90 elbows as much as possible The use of 45 elbows will increase the amount of jet pres sure you will have over the use of 90 elbows The plumbing on the spa shell is labeled by the factory in the following manner Pump 1 Suction 2 line that connects the spa filter and bottom drain assembly to the front of pump 1 Pump 1 Return 2 line that connects the top of pump 1 through the equipment filter a...

Page 20: ...length Take this into consideration when verifying electrical and plumbing runs Connect the extension loom to the control panel 5 location on the circuit board located inside the control box You will also need to connect both the temperature and high limit sensors to the cir cuit board prior to testing See the temperature and high limit installation instruction on the next page for proper identifi...

Page 21: ... volt models to a low voltage transformer no further than 25 7 6m Remember this is a water cooled light so the con duit and all connections must be leakproof Feed the light cord through the rigid conduit to 2 the junction box leaving at least 4 feet of cord at the end of the light fixture This slack in the light cord will allow servicing without draining the spa in the future Wrap light cord slack...

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Page 23: ...r deck up to the spas coping then the top of the coping should be 4 above the surrounding area In either event it is recommended to dig out an area around the spa exposing the flange of the coping and just under it This is important as concrete should be packed under and over the flange of the spa as the deck is poured This will lock the spa into the concrete and provide for a much stronger bond o...

Page 24: ...des Press MODE PROG to enter mode program 1 ming Press the DOWN button to cycle through to the 2 desired mode Press MODE PROG to confirm selection 3 Standard Mode This is programmed to maintain the desired temperature Note that the last measured spa temperature displayed is current only when the pump has been running for at least two minutes The STAND icon will display until the mode is changed Ec...

Page 25: ...cycle is automatically activated at 8 00 AM and operates the pump until 10 00 AM The FILTER 1 indicator icon will light when filter 1 is running The second filter cycle is automatically activated at 8 00 PM and operates the pump until 10 00 PM The FILTER 2 indicator icon will light when filter 2 is running The pump and the ozone generator will run during fil tration At the start of each filter cyc...

Page 26: ...n 10 F below the desired usage temperature and reheating it prior to usage will cause the heater to operate longer than it normally would maintaining the desired tem perature Doing this will increase your operating cost and makes your heater work more than necessary Periodic Reminder Messages Press the Mode button to reset a displayed reminder Message Frequency Action Required rPH Every 7 days Tes...

Page 27: ... third occurrence of dr message Follow 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 F or C Temperature unknown After the pump has been running for two minutes the temperature will be displayed HL HFL A difference in readings between temperature sensors has been detected indicatin...

Page 28: ...ature in the Standard mode SF Safety Suction Spa is shut down The display will show SF when a vacuum switch closes All functions will turn off and the system will be disabled until a panel button is pressed SL Indicates heater is in Sleep Mode None SA Sb SNA Snb Spa is shut down The sensor that is plugged into the sensor A or B jack is not working If the problem persists contact your dealer or ser...

Page 29: ...he jet Neck jets adjust in the opposite directions counter clockwise to increase clockwise to decrease Diverter Knobs Diverter knobs are 1 and 2 knobs located around the top of your spa They allow you to divert water through jets from one side of the spa to the other or in most cases from floor jets to wall jets This is ac complished by rotating the diverter knob to the left counterclock wise decr...

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Page 31: ...nsidered a pH buffer It is the measure of the ability of the water to resist changes in pH level The recommended total 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 a pH alkalinity increaser If the TA is too high the pH level will tend to be too high and may be difficult to bring down High TA can be corrected by...

Page 32: ...ure of the spa causes it to 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 Make sure you follow all instructions Whichever plan you decide on follow it completely and don t take shortcuts It will provide you with clean safe clear spa water with a mini...

Page 33: ...sion and even death Do not store your chemicals inside the equipment area of your spa Read and follow all printed instructions listed on bottles packages Failure to follow chemical directions may result in serious injury sickness or even death Filter Cleaning The filter is the part of your spa that removes the debris from the water and needs to be cleaned on a regular basis to maximize your spa s ...

Page 34: ...t up plan to extend water life and performance As with all chemical dosages listed in these Clear Water Plans start up dosages are intended for 500 gallon spas Please adjust the chemical dosages to the capacity of your particular spa Clean the surface of the spa with a multi purpose 1 cleaner Apply a protective coat of surface protectant to 2 the acrylic surface Fill the spa to the proper water le...

Page 35: ...ow 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 a surface protectant Clean and treat spa cover pillows and Cal Select cabinet if equipped Refill your spa following the section Starting the Spa with Fresh Water Once a year Replace filter cartridges if the pleats appear frayed...

Page 36: ...nance Important Keep the spa covered when not in use Covered spas will use less electricity in maintain ing your set temperature Covering your spa will protect your spa s finish from the sun s ultraviolet rays You are required to keep the spa covered to maintain warranty coverage Covering your spa helps prevent children from drowning in the spa See the manual enclosed with your cover for instruc t...

Page 37: ...nformation on cleaning your filter Winterizing Cold Climate Draining In many areas of the country the temperature drops below 32 F 0 C We recommend that you always have your spa full of water and running at normal spa temperatures 80 F to 100 F 26 7 C to 37 8 C This will help reduce the risk of freezing in your spa and your spa s equipment WARNING If you find the need to drain your spa please be a...

Page 38: ...iated with common automotive vinyl protectants Warning Do not use automotive vinyl protectants on spa covers or pillows These products are gener ally oil based and will cause severe water clarity issues that are difficult to correct Spa Shell Each time you drain your spa before you refill it you should clean your spa shell with an all purpose cleaner and apply a coat of surface protectant Use a lo...

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