Cal Spas PATIO, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...Topside Control Balboa 11 Electrical Power Efficiency 13 Diagnostic Messages 13 spaTouch 1 Icon Driven Control Panel 15 Changing Languages for the Display 15 TP400 and TP600 Control Panel Operation 2...

Page 3: ...core temperature to rise above 103 F 39 5 C Symptoms of excessive hyperthermia include dizziness lethargy drowsiness and fainting The effects of excessive hyperthermia may include Failure to perceive...

Page 4: ...will use it for relaxation and therapy you will probably want to create a specific mood around it If you live in a region where it snows in the winter or rains frequently place the spa near a house e...

Page 5: ...ify the weight of your new spa when full remember water weighs 8 33 lbs per gallon or 1 kg per liter For example an average 8 spa holds approximately 500 gallons or 1892 liters of water Using this for...

Page 6: ...uired by NEC 70 with no other appliances or lights sharing the power Use copper wire with THHN insulation Do not use aluminum wire Use the table below to determine your GFCI and wiring requirements Wi...

Page 7: ...ring Requirement Control System GFCI Required Wires Required NEO 1500 One 50 amp GFCI Four 6 AWG copper wires VS300 One 50 amp GFCI Four 6 AWG copper wires VS5100 One 50 amp GFCI Four 6 AWG copper wir...

Page 8: ...2020 Portable Spas LAF LTR20201163 Rev E Preparing for Your New Portable Spa www calspas com 6 GFCI Wiring Diagram Balboa...

Page 9: ...hing the breaker to the full OFF position wait a moment then turn the breaker back on The spa should have power again 120 Volt Electrical Installation Testing the 240 Volt GFCI Breaker Testing the GFC...

Page 10: ...arrel were locked in place at the factory to prevent damage during shipment It must be unlocked and replaced in the filter canister so that it can float when the spa is filled If you do not remove the...

Page 11: ...r Priming Mode depending on which control panel you have Do the following 1 Press the JETS or JETS 1 button once to start the pump in low speed 2 Press it again to switch the pump to high speed 3 If y...

Page 12: ...pump run in high speed for 10 seconds 4 Press the JETS 1 button again to turn off the pump The pump should be left in the off position for 10 to 15 seconds 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 until water is fl...

Page 13: ...When the hot tub has finished priming the heater will be activated and the water temperature will be maintained in standard mode The hot tub will heat to 100 F 37 5 C at start up until the set temper...

Page 14: ...ets 2 Press the Jets 2 button to turn pump 2 on Press it once again to turn the pump 2 off Light Press the Light button to turn on the light Press it once again to turn the light off Automatic Time ou...

Page 15: ...eater 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 h...

Page 16: ...then turn power back on If display message is repeated then shut the power off to the spa and call your dealer or service organization Pr When your spa is first actuated it will go into priming mode T...

Page 17: ...able Spas LAF LTR20201163 Rev E Operating Your Spa www calspas com 15 spaTouch 1 Icon Driven Control Panel Changing Languages for the Display 1 Touch the Settings Icon at the lower right portion of th...

Page 18: ...20 Portable Spas LAF LTR20201163 Rev E Operating Your Spa www calspas com 16 2 Touch the Right Arrow Icon at the lower right portion of the screen It takes you to the next page 3 Touch the Language Ic...

Page 19: ...0201163 Rev E Operating Your Spa www calspas com 17 4 As an example touch the Spanish option as shown below 5 Next touch the Save Icon to confirm this selection 6 and now for example the spaTouch scre...

Page 20: ...2020 Portable Spas LAF LTR20201163 Rev E Operating Your Spa www calspas com 18 The Main Screen Home...

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Page 28: ...ted with certain button presses Waiting several seconds in any screen will allow the display to revert to the main screen Most changes are not saved unless the Light button is pressed SET RANGE SET SE...

Page 29: ...and 104 F Low Range can be set between 50 F and 99 F The example below shows setting the Low Range temperature Adjusting the Set Temperature Setting Dual Temperature Ranges SET RANGE FLTR1 SET RANGE...

Page 30: ...REST RANGE Then Press Press Once Twice Setting the Heat Mode Main Screen READY RANGE FLTR1 READY SET SET REST Toggle between READY and REST There are two heat modes READY Mode and REST Mode READY Mode...

Page 31: ...1 SET Main screen Press Light button to lock control panel The set temperature has been locked You can toggle between ON and OFF using the Warm and Cool buttons SET SET READY RANGE FLTR 1 Main screen...

Page 32: ...Filter 2 length in hours Selects part of an hour Sets 15 minute increments SET FLTR 1 P FLTR 1 FLTR 1 SET FLTR 1 SET FLTR1 FLTR1 A 1 READY RANGE FLTR1 SET FLTR1 P SET FLTR1 P SET FLTR 1 P SET FLTR 1...

Page 33: ...activated from the panel however the high speed may be started Circulation Pump The circulation pump will come on when the system is checking temperature polling during lter cycles during freeze condi...

Page 34: ...ter may operate during Freeze Protection None WATR TOO HOT Water is Too Hot One of the water temp sensors has detected spa water temp 110 F 43 3 C and spa functions are disabled None System will auto...

Page 35: ...ess any button to reset when water is below 108 f 42 2 C PRES BTTN TO RSET Spa Needs To Be Reset This message may appear with other messages Press any button on the topside control to reset 102F SNSR...

Page 36: ...en maybe different 1 Tap the app button on the main screen of your device 2 Connect to the spa s Wi Fi signal 3 When connected you will be taken to the main app screen 4 You are now directly connected...

Page 37: ...mited to the range of your home router s signal Allows one local connection at a time HOW TO CONNECT TO IT 1 Install the app on your phone or device 2 Exit the app and go to wi fi settings on your pho...

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Page 39: ...ern 2 Flashing When you are cycling through all the colors the next time you push the LIGHT button the LED lights may start flashing This is another normal operational pattern option 3 Fading cycle Th...

Page 40: ...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 accomplished by rotating the diverter knob to the left counterclockw...

Page 41: ...n See page 44 for filter cleaning instructions Cleaning your filter regularly is the easiest and most effective single thing you can do to keep your water clear A clogged or dirty filter will cause th...

Page 42: ...id which will cause corrosion whereas high pH causes the water to be too alkaline which will cause scaling See page 42 for testing for and balancing pH ppm The abbreviation of parts per million the st...

Page 43: ...to resist changes in pH level If the TA is too low the pH level will fluctuate widely from high to low Fluctuations in pH can cause corrosion or scaling of the spa components Low TA can be corrected b...

Page 44: ...alance Add a pH decreaser Add a pH increaser pH too high Too alkaline causes scaling pH too low Too acidic causes corrosion pH balance 120 140 160 180 100 80 Ideal TA balance Add an alkalinity increas...

Page 45: ...evious page Make adjustments where they are needed 4 At this point if you use bromine it is not yet activated and it will not sanitize the water You need to shock oxidize the spa water Depending on th...

Page 46: ...your spa and replace it once a year or as necessary See page 52 for instructions on removing and cleaning the filter Shocking the Water In addition to using a chemical sanitizer you will periodically...

Page 47: ...much you use the spa When you change the water you will need to Clean and polish the acrylic surface see page 54 Clean and treat the spa cover and pillows see page 54 Deep clean the filter see page 4...

Page 48: ...Borax or generic as sodium tetraborate Cyanuric acid also called sun protector or chlorine protector Common Water Chemistry Questions Question Why is the use a floater not recommended to sanitize my...

Page 49: ...d Don ts DO add all chemicals slowly into or in front of the filter compartment with the jet pump operating for ten minutes DO use special care if using baking soda to clean either the interior or ext...

Page 50: ...water diverter valves are turned all the way to the left or right and never left in the center position during filtration cycles When the diverter valve is in the center position there is not enough s...

Page 51: ...nd 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 the spa Algae Growth High pH Shock spa with saniti...

Page 52: ...Jets can be easily removed for cleaning Screw in jet removal Grasp the outer rim of the jet and turn it counter clockwise The jet will unscrew from the fitting until it is free To replace the jet plac...

Page 53: ...other end of the garden hose where you would like the water to drain 4 Drain the spa Turn the valve on the hose bib fixture to open the drain When the spa has drained completely turn the valve on the...

Page 54: ...ensure clean clear water It is far less expensive to fix water clarity problems by filtering your spa than by using excessive amounts of chemicals excessive filtration times or by water replacement Se...

Page 55: ...ly tight lightly drill the location for screw placement Gently drill 3 holes one for each screw slot in the lock If you do not have a low torque drill use the lowest torque setting on the drill you ha...

Page 56: ...refill it you should clean your spa shell with an all purpose cleaner and apply a coat of surface protectant Use a low detergent non abrasive cleaner specifically formulated to clean the spa without d...

Page 57: ...CS2295171S Patio Patio Inground Spas Screw in Jet Inserts Description Used by ELE 2 Euro No Eyeball PLUCS2295021S Patio Patio Inground Spas ED 2 Euro Directional PLUCS2295051S Patio Patio Inground Spa...

Page 58: ...ional PLU29923 014 000 Patio Patio Inground Spas Screw in Jet Inserts Description Used by PSTR 5 Power Storm Twin Roto PLUCS2295181S Patio Patio Inground Spas MMP 5 Power Storm Riffed PLUCS2295141S Pa...

Page 59: ...Platinum Velocity 5VTX LED Jet Symbol 5VTX Part PLU29950 011 100 Size 5 D x 5 5 L Escape Escape Platinum Platinum Snap in SQR Jet Inserts Description Used by Velocity Roto Blue Jet Symbol 5R Part PLU...

Page 60: ...e Platinum Platinum Snap in SQR Jet Inserts Description Used by Velocity Tornado WP Blue Jet Symbol 5T Part PLU29950 501 400 Size 5 D x 5 5 L Escape Escape Platinum Platinum Velocity Tornado WP LED Je...

Page 61: ...mbol 3DR Part PLU29930 191 400 Size 3 D x 3 25 L Escape Escape Platinum Platinum Snap in SQR Jet Inserts Description Used by Velocity Double Roto LED Jet Symbol 5DR Part PLU29950 032 100 Size 5 D x 5...

Page 62: ...ity Massage 7 LED Jet Symbol 3M Part PLU29930 142 100 Size 3 D x 3 25 L Escape Escape Platinum Platinum Snap in SQR Jet Inserts Description Used by Velocity Directional Blue Jet Symbol 3D Part PLU2993...

Page 63: ...2 D x 3 L Escape Escape Platinum Platinum Velocity Directional Blue Jet Symbol 2D Part PLU29920 012 400 Size 2 D x 3 L Escape Escape Platinum Platinum Velocity Directional LED Jet Symbol 2D Part PLU29...

Page 64: ...6 202 100 Size 2 5 x 5 L Velocity Air Control Blue Symbol A Part PLU25059 202 400 Size 3 125 x 5 L Velocity Diverter Valves Velocity Air Control LED Symbol A Part PLU25059 202 100 Size 3 125 x 5 L Vel...

Page 65: ...Diverter Valve Wall Fitting LED Part PLU25030 089 200 Velocity Air Control Wall Fitting LED Part PLU25090 089 200 Velocity 2 Diverter Valve Wall Fitting LED Part PLU25048 089 200 Velocity Diverter Val...

Page 66: ...600426T1 TT PLU21300453 Diverter Valve 1 On Off ASSY 600 4601 PLU21100045 Air Control Valve Air Control with Titanium Black CS660350T1 TT PLU21300504 Aquatic Air Therapy AAT Air Control PLU25059 211 0...

Page 67: ...e foot teleweir skimmer Filter attaching cap assembly FIL11700013 Filter skimmer inner pipe FIL11700012 75 square foot teleweir mega skimmer Filter attaching cap assembly FIL11700025 Filter skimmer in...

Page 68: ...0332 1 to 3 ext cord LIT16100335 1 to 1 port ext cord LIT16100338 Interior light with logic 7 LED LIT16100333 LED Lights Interior light without logic 7 LED LIT16100337 Main light housing LED lens fitt...

Page 69: ...models PZ 617T PPZ 628T COV7272TRBDB 3 COV7272TRBBK 3 COV7272TRBG 3 COV7272TRSDB 3 COV7272TRSBK 3 COV7272TRSG 3 78 x 84 Fits spa models PZ 621L PPZ 631L COV7884BDB 3 COV7884BBK 3 COV7884BG 3 COV7884S...

Page 70: ...off Spa may be trying to heat up Check if spa is in Ready or Rest mode In cold climates if spa is not equipped with full foam or any kind of insulation it will try to maintain the set temperature Set...

Page 71: ...emove the blockage Gate valves may be closed Open gate valves Note Never operate your spa with the gate valves closed Spa may be running in filtration mode Press JETS or JETS 1 button to turn on high...

Page 72: ...ualified spa technician Thermal Creep Cal Spas are designed with energy efficient components and systems that are meant to sustain heat generated by the equipment which is then cycled back into the sp...

Page 73: ...f delivery All other factory installed components not mentioned specifically including but not limited to the wood frame jets diverter valves LED lighting systems filter lids and mechanical components...

Page 74: ...xcessive heat buildup due to failure to cover a spa that is empty of water while exposed to direct sunlight Proration of Warranty Units determined by the Company to be non repairable will be replaced...

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Page 80: ...will need this number to properly register your spa and activate coverage Write this information in the space provided below Spa Model ________________________________________________________________...