GALAXY SPAS Ara I, Manual

Page 1: ...Your Spa Pool Guide Draco I Ara I ...

Page 2: ...ivery and installation of your spa pool and its accessories Many important considerations and actions are required so please read this guide thoroughly and refer to the pre delivery checklist before the arrival of your spa You can find a wide range of support content and videos for spa owners on our website s support page ...

Page 3: ...rements 11 Building Regulations and Consent 12 Pre Delivery Checklist 13 Installation Guide 14 First Steps 15 Hard Cover Installation 16 Cover Lifter Installation 17 Electrical Installation 23 Filling Your Spa 24 Draining Your Spa 25 Gecko Touchpad Start Up Guide 26 Water Guide 32 Galaxy Super Chlor Start Up Kit 33 simplesilver 37 Safety Information 40 ...

Page 4: ...eat pump compatibility One touch settings make for a tranquil spa experience Seating Size m Controller Pool body 5 people 2 x 2 x 0 82 Gecko controller 5 layer insulation Injection moulded acrylic base Treated timber frame ABS base Horizontal cabinet Waterfall Jets Water capacity Lighting 28 massage jets 18 air jets 960L Water level lighting Weight dry Weight filled Pumps Filtration 334kg 1 294kg ...

Page 5: ...pump and WiFi compatibility and five layer insulation prioritising running economy Seating Size m Controller Pool body 6 people 2 x 2 x 0 82 Gecko controller 5 layer insulation Injection moulded acrylic base Treated timber frame ABS base Horizontal cabinet Waterfall Jets Water capacity Lighting 28 massage jets 12 air jets 960L Water level lighting Weight dry Weight filled Pumps Filtration 310kg 1 ...

Page 6: ...6 Pre Delivery Guide S E C T I O N 1 6 Everything you need to plan and consider before your Galaxy spa arrives ...

Page 7: ...ill ask you to provide specific details about your property via descriptions and images Factors such as powerlines road and driveway access and natural obstacles will be considered If needed we will arrange a site check and quote Kerbside delivery If you are looking for a more economical option or are not ready to have your spa put into position we can coordinate delivery to your kerbside The spa ...

Page 8: ...spa space 1 View What would you like to look at while you soak relax and connect with loved ones If your chosen spa has loungers where or what would you want them to face 2 Privacy If privacy is important to you think about the most private place for your pool Consider neighbours somebody coming to the door and sight lines of people walking or driving past 3 Weather Where is the most sheltered spo...

Page 9: ... any local spa fencing bylaws See page 12 for further details on building consent Electricity Important Considerations Does your home have the electrical capacity to run a 15 amp spa Most homes are able to Based on proximity to your power supply are there particular areas you can or cannot place your spa This may be an important consideration if you have a large property A 15 amp spa requires an o...

Page 10: ...res 32 5cm of space from the top of the installed cover down each side of the cabinet to the lock clips This space is required Not providing the necessary clearances will mean you cannot install your cover properly or lock it Even when your spa is fenced we recommend locking your cover locks to prevent the wind from dislodging the cover and unattended children from entering the spa Heat Pump Your ...

Page 11: ...mbable object Two tier steps dimensions Length 60cm Width 58cm Height 30cm Drainage Water splashing over the side of a spa pool is very common Children playing or having a spa pool full of people is all part of the experience Drainage must be considered to prevent water from pooling around the spa s base Flooding issues are not covered under warranty We recommend incorporating drainage channels in...

Page 12: ...und it there are a few considerations you will need to take into account Building consent you will need to install a fence around your spa and deck to prevent unaccompanied minors and animals from climbing onto into the spa The fence will require building consent Clearance ensure decking supports are positioned 50cm away from the side of the spa It is common to install removable decking around the...

Page 13: ...cover lifter and cover clip clearances 6 Do you have a concrete pad foundation with room for steps OR Has the deck load rating been checked if the spa is being placed on a deck 7 Is your spa s fencing or decking building code compliant 8 Have you planned for adequate drainage solutions 9 Have you arranged to be on site during delivery and do you understand the obligation to inspect your spa before...

Page 14: ...14 Installation Guide S E C T I O N 2 14 Everything you need to know once your spa pool arrives ...

Page 15: ...full it will be too heavy to lift and you will not be able to fit your cover lifter We recommend assembling the cover lifter before delivery so that you can attach it once the spa is placed into position See full instructions on page 17 3 Assemble your spa steps Your spa steps will not be fixed to the spa so you can assemble these at any time Full instructions will arrive with your steps ...

Page 16: ...the cabinet Cover Care Avoid exposing the cover to excessive chemicals Always remove the cover when adding your spa chemicals Any texture change or extreme discolouration of the base material indicates a chemical burn Use a mild detergent and water solution to clean the vinyl portion monthly Keep the cover clean and free of dirt and debris to avoid colour leaching Avoid water and snow from accumul...

Page 17: ...over lifter All left to right instructions are from standing in front of the spa Ensure your spa is placed onto a level surface such as a concrete pad or load checked decking Ensure you have the necessary clearances for your cover lifter as set out in your spa manual Ensure your cover is placed properly on your spa centred and without folds in the cover skirt Parts List ...

Page 18: ...d further in step 5 Note If your spa is rectangular install the cover lifter on the shortest side the width Spa Pool Model Spa Pool Dimensions length x width x depth Total Cover Lifter Width Draco I 2m x 2m x 0 82 200cm 10cm 210cm Ara I 2m x 2m x 0 82 200cm 10cm 210cm Step 2 Place the base brackets on the ground with the flat side facing the spa You can either slide them under the base of the spa ...

Page 19: ...ure it Step 5 Place the bent arm without foam through the tubular hole circular part on the bracket Important If the width is less than 2m connect the short ends to the straight coupler If the width is 2m or more connect the long ends to the straight coupler Step 6 Once you have connected the bent arms without foam to the straight coupler tube ensure that the length corresponds to your spa model s...

Page 20: ...he left You can keep them lying flat on the ground for now Step 8 Slide nylon pivot straps over each of the straight coupler tubes on each side Ensure that the bracket is facing the spa on each side You will attach this to the side of the spa in step 16 Step 9 Ensure the cover is closed and is square on the spa ...

Page 21: ... the seam of the spa If the length of the face parallel to the cover is 2m or more place the long ends on the seam of the spa Step 11 Loop the cover saver strap over the top horizontal section of the straight arm with foam as shown Ensure the curved lip of the end bracket is facing upwards Use the velcro patch to attach the bracket to the spa cover Step 12 Use the last straight coupler tube to con...

Page 22: ... There are three holes on each end of the couplers Once you have aligned everything perfectly use the hole as a guide to drill a hole through to the inner tube They are smaller than the screws but a drill will drive the screws through Step 16 Lift the assembled cover lifter frame into the upright position approximately at 20 degrees Stretch the nylon strap towards the centre of the spa Secure it n...

Page 23: ...inside the cabinetry on the same side as your controller By removing the panel you will be able to locate your power cord which is attached to the frame above the control box 3 You can now plug your spa into your outdoor electrical socket Removing the side panel to access componentry 1 Remove the adjacent corner panels by gently pulling the panel out up slightly and then down over the bottom lip o...

Page 24: ...asket this will help to prevent air locks in the plumbing 2 Fill the spa pool to the recommended fill line indicated by the sticker on the inside of the spa Remove the hose and place the filter back into the filter basket 3 Once full turn on the power to the spa pool A priming cycle will automatically run clearing the pipes and testing the components Set your spa time and filtration cycles followi...

Page 25: ...a turn clockwise Pull on it slightly until it comes out around an inch 2 Unscrew the dial s retaining cap and attach the draining connector 3 Push in slightly to start draining 4 Pull out to stop draining mid flow 5 Attach a hose to drain to your desired location 6 Replace the drain dial when finished Draco I Ara I Drain Valve Drain Valve ...

Page 26: ...liability and ease of use Reminders Maintenance Settings Troubleshooting For information on the above functions and general troubleshooting please click this link to download our full Gecko guide Otherwise if you have printed this guide please visit www galaxyspas co nz support to view the full document online Instructions Turn Keypad On Turn the keypad on using the all on or all off button Modes ...

Page 27: ...con is highlighted in the middle The home page will display your spa features buttons up and down buttons water temperature messages and quick access to display options display orientation and contrast To select an option slide the right wheel up or down until the desired icon is highlighted in the middle 38 C Start or Stop Accessories Touch the associated icon to start or stop a feature such as y...

Page 28: ...perature you will see a message at the bottom of the screen saying either cooling or heating to the set temperature There is usually a short delay before the heating starts during which heating suspended will be displayed on the temperature Display Orientation You can invert the screen depending on where you wish to use your touchpad either standing outside of the spa or sitting within Use the rig...

Page 29: ...s Direct to function selection wheel Water care Heat pump if installed Maintenance Date time Keypad Electrical config Wifi Miscellaneous About List of featured items Mode selection wheel settings icon To select the settings mode slide the left wheel up or down until the settings icon menu is highlighted in the middle On the settings page you can access the following Water care Maintenance Date and t...

Page 30: ... saving you in running costs As evening approaches and on Saturday and Sunday the spa will move into standard mode and the filtration cycle and heater will switch on ensuring a warm bathing experience You will need to manually add your economy times based on when your power company charges the most for power If you are not sure when this is or you want to ensure the spa is always warm by the time ...

Page 31: ...an usual on a certain day by touching the orange line labelled add filter cycle To delete a schedule touch the garbage can icon at the end of the desired line Economy Add an economy cycle if there are specific days each week that you do not want to use your spa away for work every Monday ongoing weekly commitment every Tuesday etc To add an economy cycle touch the economy tab and press add economy...

Page 32: ... know about balancing your water for the first time For ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting support please visit www galaxyspas co nz support Refer to the relevant section based on your chosen water care Galaxy Super Chlor Start Up Kit 33 simplesilver 37 ...

Page 33: ...You must shock dose your spa the first time you fill it with water Shock dosing refers to adding a higher than normal dose of chlorine to the water This is extremely important for good long term water chemistry and ensures surface bacteria is killed before first use Super Chlor shock dose chart Spa Draco I Ara I Shock dose 4 tsp 4 tsp Instructions 1 Remove your cover and headrests to protect the f...

Page 34: ...er and skin eye irritation You need to lower the pH to within the normal range 7 2 7 8 by using this product Alkalinity Up if your alkalinity is not in the optimal range you will have trouble maintaining a stable pH as it is easily affected by changes in the water Use Alkalinity Up to increase the total alkalinity to the correct range which helps to maintain the pH level Water Hardener also referr...

Page 35: ...rine shock dose as high chlorine levels can alter the test kit s accuracy Remember to ensure your chemicals are within their use by date Testing results may not be accurate otherwise Balancing Your Water How to use testing strips 1 Dip and remove the strip do not shake 2 Wait 15 seconds 3 Compare strips to the colour chart on the AquaChek bottle Based on the results treat the water using the chart...

Page 36: ...sp 8 Tbsp 80 9 Tbsp 9 Tbsp 90 10 Tbsp 10 Tbsp 100 11 Tbsp 11 Tbsp Water Hardener for increasing calcium content and total hardness Desired ppm increase Draco I Ara I 50 4 Tbsp 4 Tbsp 100 Cup Cup 200 1 Cup 1 Cup 300 1 Cup 1 Cup Cyanuric Acid once this gets to over 50 it is time to drain your spa Cartridge Cleaner we recommend that you clean your spa s filters fortnightly Soak for 24 hours in a buck...

Page 37: ...s its minerals into the water removing contaminants and limiting the formation of scale and rust while inhibiting the growth of bacteria All simplesilver needs to work well is a good flow of water passing over it so you can place simplesilver just about anywhere you like in your spa pool How Do I Use simplesilver in My Spa Overview As a first time simplesilver user whether you have a new or existi...

Page 38: ...ot use your spa pool for the next seven days Removing contamination and dispensing the correct levels of simplesilver minerals will take about a week after which you will have crystal clear clean odour free water for the next year 6 At the end of the seven day period Clean the filters with a cartridge cleaning solution as water alone is ineffective Dry these before reinstalling This will make the ...

Page 39: ...ew block What if I am having problems with simplesilver There can be several variables that prevent simplesilver from working effectively Whilst most can be resolved with troubleshooting and correct filtration from time to time it simply does not work for a customer If you are having problems you can 1 Visit the simplesilver website and use their troubleshooting page to see if you can solve the pr...

Page 40: ...pliance such as lights telephone radio or television within 1 5m of the spa Always check the spa s temperature before entering During pregnancy seek medical advice about using your spa before doing so If you suffer from a medical condition or are on medication seek medical advice about using your spa before doing so Monitor the length of time you spend in hot water to reduce chances of overheating...

Page 41: ...41 Wishing you many relaxing soaks in your new spa ...