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2013 Portable Spa

LTR20131000, Rev. E

Operating 

Your Spa

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Operating Your Spa

VS300, VS513Z, and 5100 Control Operation

This section shows you how to use these control boxes:

 

 

 

VS300   

 

5100 (single voltage)

 

 

 

VS513Z  

 

5100 (dual voltage)

If you are unsure which control box your spa has, contact your spa dealer.
These instructions will describe features and options that your particular spa may not be equipped with.

Used for single pump systems

Used for two and three pump  systems

When fi rst powered up, your spa will perform a self-

diagnostic  check  and  go  into  priming  mode.  When 

the control panel displays 

PR

, do the following:

Press  the 

1. 

JETS 

button  to  turn 

on  the  pump  and  let  it  run  for 

10 seconds. The pump should be 

running in low speed.
Press the 

2. 

JETS 

buttons again and 

let the pump run in high speed for 10 seconds.
Press the 

3. 

JETS

 button again to turn off the pump. 

The pump should be left in the off position for 10 

to 15 seconds.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 until water is fl owing 

4. 

through all the jets and all air is removed from 

the plumbing.

When  the  spa  has  fi nished  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.

Initial Start up

Summary of Contents for F1418

Page 1: ...LTR20131000 Rev E 9 18 13...

Page 2: ...eamer Waterfall 29 Adjustable Therapy System 30 Wireless Spa Monitor 30 Water Clarity The Key to Clear Water 31 Testing and Adjusting Spa Water 32 Sanitation 33 Bather Load 34 Pure XL and Pure Cure Wa...

Page 3: ...hyperthermia Hyperthermia occurs when the internal 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 hyperthermia has many...

Page 4: ...en 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 tub to avoid unconsciousness and possible drowning WARNING Do not use a spa or ho...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...support the spa We strongly recommend that a qualified licensed contractor prepare the foundation for your spa If you are installing the spa indoors pay close attention to the ooring beneath it Choos...

Page 7: ...wiring requirements Wire runs over 85 feet must increase wire gauge to the next lower number For example A normal 50 amp GFCI with four 6 AWG copper wires run over 85 feet would require you to go to f...

Page 8: ...8 AWG copper wires Note Fitness Spa model F1770 has two equipment packs and requires two separate electrical services Install each electrical service as described above and as shown below Electrical...

Page 9: ...2013 Portable Spa LTR20131000 Rev E Preparing for Your New Portable Spa www calspas com 7 GFCI Wiring Diagram...

Page 10: ...e polling Pump 1 is one speed See page 16 for description of circulation pump operation See table at right A10 See table at right Note Arrow indicates factory default setting Number of high speed pump...

Page 11: ...not bury the power cord If your cord becomes damaged replace it before next usage All 120V spas must have a GFCI This can be either a 15 amp GFCI receptacle or a 15 amp GFCI cord and plug kit as shown...

Page 12: ...s too low or too high your spa will not operate properly Always ll the spa through the lter canister Failure to do so may cause air to be trapped in the ltration system and prevent the pumps from oper...

Page 13: ...tton again to turn off the pump The c pump should be left off for 10 to 15 seconds Repeat steps a through c until water is flowing through d all the jets and all air is removed from the plumbing Let t...

Page 14: ...d for 10 seconds Press the JETS button again to turn off the pump 4 The pump should be left in the off position for 10 to 15 seconds Repeat steps 1 through 4 until water is flowing 5 through all the j...

Page 15: ...ing mode When the control panel displays PR do the following Press the 1 JETS button to turn on the pump and let it run for 10 seconds The pump should be running in low speed Press the 2 JETS buttons...

Page 16: ...while spas configured for high power will operate continuously at 220V When only one pump is running the heater will operate at 220V When two or three pumps are running the heater will automatically...

Page 17: ...t two minutes Switching Heating Modes Press Temp button followed by the Light button Press the same sequence to switch to the next mode Temperature Adjustment Range 80 F to 104 F 26 C to 40 C The elec...

Page 18: ...ump After 4 hours High speed pumps After 15 minutes Optional circulation pump After 15 minutes Optional turbo After 15 minutes Spa light After 4 hours Setting Filtration Cycles Your spa is programmed...

Page 19: ...JETS 1 button again to turn off 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...

Page 20: ...n Use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust time See the next page for more detailed instructions Standard Economy Sleep and Standby Modes Mode Prog This button is used to switch between standard economy...

Page 21: ...own the time of day will need to be reset for filter cycles to run according to your desired programming Clean up Cycle When the pump or blower is turned on by a button press a clean up cycle begins 3...

Page 22: ...emperature either switch to Standard mode or turn Jets 1 on for at least two minutes 3 Power has been cut off to the spa 3 The control panel will be disabled until power returns Spa settings and time...

Page 23: ...ter spa has cooled turn off power for approximately 30 seconds and then turn power back on If display message is repeated then shut the power off to the spa and call your dealer or service organizatio...

Page 24: ...rol will enter Priming Mode which lasts 4 to 5 minutes The Priming Mode screen will appear which will only show pump icons The system will automatically return to normal heating and ltering at the end...

Page 25: ...us times Some of these messages must be dismissed by the user see page 17 Set 104 F 8 32 PM Ozone Filter 1 Spa Shortcuts Settings High Range 102 F Ready in Rest Mode Heating Water Temperature Messages...

Page 26: ...ci c Temp Ranges may be determined by the Manufacturer Freeze Protection is active in either range Heat Mode Ready vs Rest In order for the spa to heat a pump needs to circulate water through the heat...

Page 27: ...shut down power to the spa Utilities This menu feature is for system information only and is used mainly for repair and troubleshooting Preferences This allows you to set the following preferences for...

Page 28: ...ter may be dry Possible dry heater or not enough water in the heater to start it The spa is shut down for 15 min Press any button to reset the heater start up See Flow Related Checks below The heater...

Page 29: ...of the module Setting up the WiFi Interface Connection for the Smart Phone App It will take several seconds for the wireless connection to the spa to be available To speed up this process a static IP...

Page 30: ...ble jet to the left counter clockwise will decrease the amount of water flow through the jet Rotating the face of an adjustable jet to the right clockwise will increase the amount of water flow throug...

Page 31: ...venturis are the 1 knobs located around the top of your spa Each one will let you add a mixture of air with the jet pressure This is accomplished by rotating the air venturi knob to the left countercl...

Page 32: ...turn the pulse mode off and return to normal pump operation press the PULSE MODE button a second time Up This button allows the user to cycle up from one through seven massage modes one at a time Each...

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Page 34: ...r 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 widely from high to low Lo...

Page 35: ...perature of the spa causes it to dissolve too quickly It will cause damage to your spa and will void your warranty Whichever plan you decide on follow it completely and don t take shortcuts It will pr...

Page 36: ...l periodically need to shock the water Shocking the water helps remove burned out chemicals bacteria and other organic material from your spa s water and improves your sanitizer s effectiveness Do not...

Page 37: ...be deep cleaned periodically to dissolve scale and particles that get lodged deep within the filter fibers and impede the filtration process Even if the filter looks clean scale and particles can clo...

Page 38: ...II system The red ON light should appear steady If it blinks make sure the jets are running Press and hold the 5 Prog button for two seconds When the flashing number appears press the Prog button a se...

Page 39: ...dditive used with the Cal Clarity II It can be added anywhere in the spa by simply pouring it from the container Do not breathe or get into your eyes Operating Modes Maintenance Mode Maintenance Mode...

Page 40: ...pa with a multi purpose cleaner for spas Polish the acrylic surface with a surface protectant for spas Clean and treat spa cover pillows and Cal Select cabinet if equipped with a vinyl cleaner for spa...

Page 41: ...fill 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 the spa...

Page 42: ...unscrew from the fitting until it is free To replace the jet place it in the fitting and turn it clockwise until it is snug in place Do not overtighten the jet Spa Cover Important Keep the spa covered...

Page 43: ...ld like the water to drain to Pull the hose outward about to start water 7 flow Push inward to shut off water flow For spas with cabinet mounted drain Unscrew the cap 4 Hook up the female end of a gar...

Page 44: ...ve drain plugs from the front of the pumps 5 Disconnect the unions from both sides of the pump 6 Blow any remaining water out of the jets and equipment 7 area with the wet dry vacuum Cover your spa wi...

Page 45: ...ive filtration times or by water replacement See the section Water Clarity for more information on cleaning your filter Cleaning Your Spa Spa Cover and Pillows Due to the constant punishment your spa...

Page 46: ...lamp end remove the lamp socket 3 from 5 the end now exposed Remove the lamp from the chamber 6 Remove the O ring 5 from the end of the quartz thimble 6 7 Remove the quartz thimble 8 To reinstall the...

Page 47: ...ery precaution to keep this system dry Water damage is not covered by Cal Spas or the manufacturer s warranty Using the Entertainment System Operating the CD Player The manufacturer s operating instru...

Page 48: ...e coming in contact with this or any electronic option Always close the protective door Although the marine grade entertainment system is encased in a plastic housing with weather seals the system is...

Page 49: ...ion Before you can use the remote control with the docking station they need to be synchronized Note Synchronizing instructions apply to both Aquatic AV model AQ DM 4B and model AQ DM 4UBT Both the un...

Page 50: ...jets Assembling the Swim Tether The swim tether pole has three pieces and assembles easily Slide the ends of the top and middle sections into the middle and bottom sections as shown at right Insert th...

Page 51: ...y cause injury Always inspect all of the exercise equipment prior to beginning any exercise Do not use any damaged equipment This equipment attaches to the exercise anchors located on the spa walls Fo...

Page 52: ...e end of the spa and used with either hand grips or ankle braces 6 bands with hand grips 18 band 25 bands 18 band 25 bands 56 bands with hand grips For 12 and 14 foot spas The exercise kit for 12 and...

Page 53: ...th 2013 all spa models use screw in jet inserts where removable jets are used The River Jet and Old Faithful jets do not have removable jet inserts Spas built before 2013 use snap in jet inserts ELE 2...

Page 54: ...ow No Insert Black ACC01401031 Infinity Pillow Ribbed Black ACC01401051 Infinity Pillow Plain Black ACC01401061 Water Diverter Valves Diverter Valve 2 with Swoosh Logo Black CS6003038 1 PLU21300461 Di...

Page 55: ...om Drain Filtration Return Assembly PLU21400215 Weir Skimmers Weir Skimmer Gate Small Black PLU21600284 Weir Skimmer Gate Large Black PLU21600294 Filters All filters are anti bacterial threaded cartri...

Page 56: ...cise Equipment Exercise Kit for 7 Foot and 8 Foot Spas EXC10000003 Exercise Kit for 9 Foot Spas EXC10000004 Exercise Kit for Fitness Spas F1239 F1439 EXC10000002 Exercise Kit for Fitness Spas F1418 F1...

Page 57: ...lled with 2 lb foam Covers Size Fits spa models Taper and type Part numbers 54 x 78 Z522L 4 to 2 Basic Gray COV5478BAS42G1 0 Rust COV5478BAS42R1 0 Slate COV5478BAS42S1 0 64 x 84 Z536L 4 to 2 Basic Gra...

Page 58: ...OCT Rust COV8484STD53R1 5 OCT Slate COV8484STD53S1 5 OCT 90 x 90 R890B R890L 4 to 2 Basic Gray COV9090BAS42G1 0 Rust COV9090BAS42R1 0 Slate COV9090BAS42S1 0 91 x 91 X750B X750L X770B X770L Gray COV848...

Page 59: ...Slate COV93141STD53S1 5 93 x 167 F1418 5 to 3 Standard Gray COV93167STD53G1 5 Rust COV93167STD53R1 5 Slate COV93167STD53S1 5 93 x 171 F1439 5 to 3 Standard Gray COV93171STD53G1 5 Rust COV93171STD53R1...

Page 60: ...ssages on page 20 Heat problems Spa water does not get hot Spa may be in Economy Mode Set the spa to Standard Mode The filter may be dirty or may need to be replaced Clean or replace the filter The wa...

Page 61: ...pa with water level at 4 to 6 inches from the top Filter cartridge may be dirty Clean or replace the filter Pump may have airlock Remove airlock by priming spa page 12 The suction fittings may be bloc...

Page 62: ...Applies to Xtream series only Lifetime guarantee N A N A Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Warranties for Other Components The fuses headrests cabinet finish and filters are warranted to be free of de...

Page 63: ...ned in the owner s manual provided with the spa including but not limited to the failure to maintain proper water chemistry and chemical balance and the use of abrasive or improper cleaners or non gen...

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