Fanstasy Spas ELUSION, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL PLUG PLAY EMBRACE MUSE ELUSION ...

Page 2: ...t notification and without any obligation SPA DIMENSIONS WEIGHT Model Spa Seating Length Width Height Dry Weight Elusion 5 person 75 75 33 300 lbs Muse 4 person 70 61 32 230 lbs Embrace 3 person 72 72 31 295 lbs CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE SPA BEFORE READING THIS MANUAL Failure to read this manual and follow its instructions may result in unsafe operation and or permanent damage to your portable spa Mo...

Page 3: ...SET FILTER CYCLES 12 FREEZE PROTECTION 12 DIAGNOSTIC LCD MESSAGE 13 COMPONENT OPERATION SPACOMPONENT OPERATION 14 FILL UP AND START UP INSTRUCTIONS FILLING THE SPAWITH WATER 15 APPLYING POWER 15 ADDING START UP CHEMICALS WATER CHEMISTRY GUIDELINES 16 SPA MAINTENANCE FILTER CARTRIDGE MAINTENANCE 17 SURFACE CARE 18 COVER CARE 18 CABINET CARE 18 SPALED REPLACEMENT 18 DRAINING OR WINTERIZING DRAINING ...

Page 4: ...children are careful when entering or exiting the spa DON T Allow children to climb onto the spa cover Allow children to have unsupervised access to the spa AVOIDING THE RISK OF ELECTROCUTION Risk of Electrocution Connect only to a grounded source Do not bury the power cord A buried power cord may result in death or serious personal injury due to electrocution if direct burial type cable is not us...

Page 5: ...lectrical subpanel Before each use of the spa and with the unit operating push the TEST button on the breaker The switch should click over to the Trip position Wait 30 seconds and reset the GFCI breaker by switching it completely off and then completely on The switch should then stay on If the interrupter does not perform in this manner it is an indication of an electrical malfunction and the poss...

Page 6: ...us diseases should not use the spa Keep any loose articles of clothing or hanging jewelry away from rotating jets or other moving components Increased side effects of medication The use of drugs alcohol or medication before or during spa use may lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning Persons using medications should consult a physician before using a spa some medication may cause...

Page 7: ...ure with an accurate thermometer Test the water with your hand before entering the spa to be sure it s comfortable SAFETY SIGN A SAFETY SIGN in the owner s package The sign which is required as a condition of Product Listing should be permanently installed where it is visible to the users of the spa IMPORTANT SPA INSTRUCTIONS The following contains important spa information and we strongly encoura...

Page 8: ...change clothes or a house entry near the spa is convenient A warmer climate may require shade from the hot sun Consider placement of trees shrubs patio cover or perhaps a gazebo structure to provide what you will need Indoor installations require adequate ventilation When the spa is in use considerable amounts of moisture are produced This moisture can damage walls and ceiling surfaces over time S...

Page 9: ...irborne moisture s effects on exposed wood paper etc in the room To minimize these effects it is best to provide plenty of ventilation to the spa area An architect can help to determine if more ventilation must be installed PLACING THE SPA CHECK THE DIMENSIONS OF YOUR SPA Compare the spa dimensions to the width of gates sidewalks and doorways along the delivery route used to bring the spa into you...

Page 10: ...de Control Panel Screw To access the equipment compartment Remove 4 screws from Equipment Access Panel Door then remove door Equipment Compartment EQUIPMENT ACCESS PANEL Electrical Recess Drain Hose Equipment Access Panel Door ...

Page 11: ...onal Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 The disconnecting means must be readily accessible to the spa s occupant but installed at least 5 feet from the spa water 5 220V Power supply lines must be hard wired into the control box DO NOT use extension or plug type cords of any kind The use of a shut off box near the hot tub is also recommended This box provides a quick and convenient method to shut off power...

Page 12: ...ther electrical appliance or fixture can be used on this circuit IMPORTANT Under NO circumstances should an extension cord be used Use of an extension cord will seriously degrade the performance of the equipment and can create an electrical hazard 220 VOLT INSTALLATION When converting the spa to 220V Dip Switch 10 must be set to the down position A jumper wire from J11 to J32 must also be removed ...

Page 13: ...he circuit must be dedicated and should not be shared with any other appliances The power supply must be hard wired into the power pack White Neutral Wire that is connected to Spa Neutral goes HERE 220V Wiring Instructions 4 wires Minimum 40 amp GFCI Breaker 8 AWG 75 C Copper Wire Minimum less than 100 length Special Note If the GFCI breaker trips immediately after attempting to turn on please che...

Page 14: ... automatically turn off after 4 hours The high speed pump will automatically turn off after 15 minutes The low speed of the pump may also activate for at least 2 minutes every 30 minutes to detect the spa temperature and then to heat to the set temperature if needed depending upon mode When the low speed turns on automatically it cannot be deactivated from the panel However the high speed may be s...

Page 15: ...CTION If the temperature sensors within the heater detect a drop to below 44 F 7º C the pump will automatically activate to provide freeze protection The equipment stays on until 4 minutes after the sensors detect that the spa temperature has risen to 44 F 7º C or higher Warning Shock Hazard No User Serviceable Parts Do not attempt service of this control box Contact Customer Service for assistanc...

Page 16: ... problem persists contact Customer Service It may appear temporarily in an overheat situation and disappear at cool Sn Sensors are out of balance If alternating with spa temperature it may just be a temporary condition If flashing by itself spa is shut down If problem persists contact Customer Service HL A significant difference between temperature sensors has been detected This could indicate a f...

Page 17: ...ssed in the wall of the spa Rotate the medium jet faces counter clockwise to turn the jets on clockwise to turn the jets off Turning a jet on or off will increase or decrease the effects of any jets not in the closed position MULTI COLOR LED LIGHT Your spa is installed with a multi color LED light pressing the light switch button on and off will cause the light color to change to your desired colo...

Page 18: ... higher Failure to keep enough water in your spa may result in damage to your system and invalidate your warranty If your spa filter is sucking in air causing the pump to cavitate you need to add water 6 Check the filter installation and make sure the filter is not loose APPLYING POWER 1 Turn power to spa ON from the main panel at the house and the subpanel 2 Press the Jets button on the topside c...

Page 19: ...nce the safe range of total alkalinity is established proceed to the next step STEP 3 DETERMINE CALCIUM HARDNESS It is important to bring the calcium reading to between 100 250 PPM If the reading requires adjustment it should now be corrected If the water is too soft a low reading calcium hardness should be added to the water to increase the PPM reading If the water is too hard a high reading it c...

Page 20: ...nter clockwise and bring it out of the spa requires many turns Rinse cartridge using a garden hose Rotate and separate filter pleats while spraying water to remove all dirt and debris possible Let filter dry and look for calcium deposits scaling or an oil film If you find these you will need to deep clean your filter cartridge with a spa filter cleaner solution to break down and remove unwanted de...

Page 21: ...f the foam inserts This will not be covered under warranty CABINET CARE Little maintenance is required to keep your spa cabinet looking good Spa cabinet product should be cleaned as needed to remove dirt and debris NO abrasive or harsh chemicals should be used on the spa s cabinet NO solvents or cleaners containing aromatic solvents should be used on the spas cabinet Hot soapy water is the best ch...

Page 22: ...e the lines and jets 1 It will be necessary to remove all water from the interior plumbing 2 Remove the floating weir basket and filter cartridge Clean the filter cartridge and store in a dry place Attach the vacuum hose to the vacuum side of the shop vac and thoroughly dry the filter compartment 3 Using the shop vac remove the water starting with the jets at the top and moving to the ones at the ...

Page 23: ...f spa and top of the gray filter ring 4 Check for dirty filter Clean if necessary 5 Make sure all jets are in the open position turn counterclockwise 6 Make sure the gate valves are in the open position and locked UP See Fill Up section WATER IS TOO HOT 1 Check desired temperature on topside control 2 Check for a Diagnostic Message in Control Panel Operation section OH Overheat spa is deactivated ...

Page 24: ...ENT PACK BAL 54130 4 BUTTON TOPSIDE CONTROL PANEL BAL 30637 TEMP SENSOR WAT 519 2087 ROUND FILTER WEIR WAT 519 2097 FILTER BASKET SKIMMER CUS 23432812625 DIRECTIONAL JET single face jet CUS 23432832600 ROTATING JET double face jet J J LS9 1 LED MULTI COLOR LIGHT CAL COVKEYSET COVER LOCK KEY SET CUS 25718 101 FILTER LID LARGE 11 1 4 CUS 25718 001 FILTER LID SMALL 10 3 4 ...

Page 25: ...ance To make a claim under this warranty contact Watkins Manufacturing Corporation at 1280 Park Center Drive Vista California 92081 Attn Customer Service Department or call 888 961 7727 or via e mail ahsservice watkinsmfg com You must give Watkins written notice of any warranty claim along with a copy of your original purchase receipt indicating the date of the purchase within ten 10 days of the t...

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