Catalina Armstrong, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...1 S p a s Catalina Since 1977 O W N E R S M A N U A L L U X U R Y C O L L E C T I O N...

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Page 3: ...stallation Recommendations 6 Electrical Requirements and Recommendations 8 240VInstallation 8 120V Installation 9 Getting to Know Your Spa Electronic components 10 Plumbing components 11 Filling Your...

Page 4: ...ally sensitive to hot water Make sure child resistant locks on the spa cover are engaged after use The spa cover that comes with your spa meets the ATSM F1346 91 Standard for Safety Covers However use...

Page 5: ...k of injury exercise care when entering and exiting the spa Give children instructions about how to safely enter and exit the spa Remove all jewelry and put long hair in a bathing cap or hair tie befo...

Page 6: ...contact your local gas electric water and cable companies to be sure there are no underground lines in the site you have chosen For best results site preparation should begin with digging an area tha...

Page 7: ...r meeting the towing service at the destination terminal to inspect the spa and allow the carrier to move the spa onto the flat bed This is typically an efficient way to coordinate a convenient delive...

Page 8: ...h as the pumps controls and the heating If power is supplied to the components before it is filled with water the components may be damaged instantly Damage that occurs to the spa because power was su...

Page 9: ...rge protector Low voltage may cause damage that is not covered under the manufacturer s warranty Do not unplug this spa under normal conditions Your spa is engineered for optimal energy efficiency and...

Page 10: ...disabled until they are completed The Spa Heater warms the water Once your temperature settings have been programmed your water temperature will be maintained automatically When the water temperature...

Page 11: ...tricted which can damage your spa Keep hair clothing and children away from the suction drains when using the spa It is important to check them on a regular basis making sure they are good condition D...

Page 12: ...is not filled properly or from improper water levels is not covered under the manufacturer s warranty 7 Remove the garden hose and turn the water off 8 Check the drain valve to be sure no water is le...

Page 13: ...and for every spa user Your water chemistry changes constantly When the water in your spa evaporates dissolved solids like calcium salt and metal remain they do not evaporate with the water Adding mor...

Page 14: ...Alkalinity Up Step 2 Balancing Calcium Hardness CH The recommended calcium hardness CH level for your spa is 150 250 ppm Calcium Hardness is a measurement of the total amount of dissolved calcium in t...

Page 15: ...draining and refilling the spa will not kill the algae It will be necessary for you to decontaminate the spa before it can be used safely Warning Risk of Chemical Reaction and Noxious Fumes During th...

Page 16: ...r put your filter in the dishwasher Never put a dry filter in the filter housing Replacement Filter Cartridges Deep cleaning dirty filters is time consuming requires the use of additional chemicals an...

Page 17: ...n the back of the jet is damaged it should be replaced Replacement jets are available from your local dealer Caring for the Lights The lense cover over the underwater light is permanently installed Do...

Page 18: ...hose over each suction fitting for 30 seconds to blow out water in the suction lines 6 Open all of the jets Moving in a clockwise direction and starting at the top of each seat working down blow each...

Page 19: ...wim wear Water has Bad Smell Excessive Organic Matter Bacteria Growth Add Shock Improperly Sanitized Add Sanitizer Low pH Adjust pH Chloramines Add Oxidizing Shock Smells Musty Bacteria Growth Add Sho...

Page 20: ...ure Normal function of spa Operating Mode Check to be sure the spa is not in Economy Mode Temperature Setting Check LED display to see if Heater Icon is illuminated Breaker s off Reset GFCI and Main B...

Page 21: ...ust be followed Damage caused by failure to have a properly leveled and supported foundation under the spa is not covered under warranty The MANUFACTURER does not warrant against problems associated w...

Page 22: ...er documentation will be delayed It is the responsibility of the spa owner to ensure that the spa is accessible for repairs MANUFACTURER is not responsible for any cost associated with making spa acce...

Page 23: ...ent the risk of death by electrocution or fire may be disabled and the electronic components in your spa may be damaged beyond repair Damage to your spa that occurs because it wasn t connected properl...

Page 24: ...24 Eaton Brand 50 AMP GFCI Square D 50 AMP GFCI...