Gulf Coast Spas LX 11000, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...LUXURY SERIES OWNER S MANUAL LX 11000 LX 9000 LX 8000 LX 7000 LX 5000 11620 54th Street North Clearwater FL 33760 727 573 9888 www GulfCoastSpas com Part Number 827114 ...

Page 2: ...phone __________________________ Spa Date Delivered __________________________ Model __________________________ Color __________________________ Serial Number __________________________ Your unique spa serial number is located on a data plate outside the cabinet at ground level directly below the topside control panel When calling for service have your serial number in hand to expedite its servici...

Page 3: ...ver Online troubleshooting is available at www GulfCoastSpas com You will need your serial number to access this site Important Gulf Coast Spa Manufacturers is dedicated to offering you the best in customer satisfaction and service The warranty is a manufacturer s limited warranty and is included in this manual Be sure to read complete and sign the warranty to ensure you understand what you are en...

Page 4: ...7 technical support line at 727 573 9888 WARNING This manual was written to ensure the proper use and installation of your spa Any modifications to the procedures outlined in this manual may result in voiding your warranty Important Please complete sign and submit the warranty card located on the back page of this manual within 30 days of purchase This manual and its contents are subject to change...

Page 5: ...NGER RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK Install spa at least 5 feet 1 5m from all metal surfaces A spa may be installed within 5 feet 1 5m of metal surfaces when each metal surface is permanently connected by a minimum No 6 AWG 10 mm2 solid copper conductor to the wire ground connector provided on the terminal for this purpose Do not permit any electrical appliance such as a light telephone radio or televis...

Page 6: ...d never exceed 40ºC 104ºF Water temperatures between 38ºC 100ºF and 40ºC 104ºF are considered safe for a healthy adult Lower water temperatures are recommended for young children senior citizens and when spa use exceeds 10 minutes WATER TEMPERATURE IN EXCESS OF 38ºC MAY BE INJURIOUS TO YOUR HEALTH AVERTISSEMENT DES TEMPERATURES DE L EAU SUPERIEURES A 38ºC PEUVANT PRESENTER UN DANGER POUR LA SANTE ...

Page 7: ...usness and danger of drowning Avoid Risks of Burns Before entering a spa measure the water temperature with an accurate thermometer since the tolerance of temperature regulating devices may vary by as much as 5 F 2 C Test the water with your hand before entering the spa to be sure it s comfortable For Spas Equipped With Audio Components Audio components are optional and not available on all models...

Page 8: ...elines to follow every time you use your spa 1 Always check the temperature of your spa before entering High water temperatures can be hazardous to your health 2 Persons suffering from heart disease diabetes high or low blood pressure and pregnant women should consult a doctor before using your spa 3 Persons under the influence of medication drugs or alcohol should not be allowed into your spa 4 D...

Page 9: ...before constructing a base 4 Be sure your spa will fit into the space you have chosen 5 Ensure there is proper access into the area of the spa for normal servicing 6 Provide adequate ventilation for the humidity created by your spa In most cases a Spa Hard Cover is sufficient 7 Check the load carrying capabilities of the floor on which the spa will reside Most homes meet the requirement of 80 poun...

Page 10: ...bide by specifications listed may result in damage to the equipment and will void the warranty US Canada All spas must be wired with a 50 Amp breaker Failure to do so will cause equipment damage and will not be covered under your warranty All spas must be protected with an over current protective device with built in GFCI in the service panel Voltage Breaker Size Amp GFI Wire size Country 240V 60H...

Page 11: ...63 Parts with extra low voltage not exceeding 12v must be inaccessible to a person in the spa Earthed appliances must be permanently connected to fixed wiring Parts incorporating electrical components except remote control devices must be located or fixed so that they cannot fall into the spa Appliances should be supplied through an RCD having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30ma ...

Page 12: ...ce with the National Electrical Code or the Canadian Electrical Code and all federal state and local codes and regulations in effect at the time of installation Note The white Neutral wire from the back of the GFCI must be connected to the incoming Line Neutral The internal mechanism of the GFCI requires this neutral connection The GFCI will not work without it GRN GROUND BLK HOT RED HOT WHT NEUTR...

Page 13: ...11 European 1x32A Wiring Diagram Jumper L1 L2 L3 ...

Page 14: ...12 European 2x16A Wiring Diagram Jumper L2 L3 ...

Page 15: ...13 European 3x16A Wiring Diagram No Jumper ...

Page 16: ...he 24 7 technical support line at 727 573 9888 For best results read each step in its entirety before proceeding Caution Running the spa pump dry without water running through it can cause IMMEDIATE damage and will void the warranty Be sure that the spa is installed properly in accordance with the instructions in this manual Refer to the following picture for an explanation of your spa s controls ...

Page 17: ...r tightening may cause damage to unions and gaskets which will not be covered under warranty 6 Check that the unions on all pumps are tight 7 Clean out any foreign debris from within the service access area or inside of the spa itself 8 With the drain open and filters removed thoroughly rinse out the spa with warm water until the drained water runs clear Run water through the filtration canister a...

Page 18: ... turn on the hose Important To assure that the pump is properly primed fill the spa through the filter area only 5 Fill the spa until the water level is about 1 above all jets or about below the pillow Do not over fill Note Every person entering a spa displaces a given volume of water so adjust water level to the number of people regularly using the spa Turn off the hose and check again for any sm...

Page 19: ...e first pump turn on a higher speed Caution If water is not flowing from the jets in the spa after 2 minutes turn the power off at the main panel and bleed air from the system see page 23 Turn the power on again Sometimes momentarily turning the pump off and on will help to prime Do not do this more than four times 5 If the water is running smoothly through the lines open the air control valve to ...

Page 20: ... 10 Press the Blower button again to turn the Blower off A built in timer automatically turns the Blower off after 20 minutes unless it manually has been deactivated first 11 Press the Light button to turn the spa Light on Verify the spa Light is on 12 Press the Light button a second time to turn the spa Light off A built in timer automatically turns the spa Light off after two hours unless the sp...

Page 21: ...he Light button once and use the Up Down button to set the Filter Frequency FF in the number of times per day FF 2 recommended 8 Press the Light button once and use the Up Down button to set the temperature units tu in Fahrenheit or Centigrade ºF ºC 9 Press the Light button once to save these settings Programming Summary Time of day Hours Time of day Minutes Filter Cycle Start FS Filter Cycle Dura...

Page 22: ...Cycle icon then displays during a filter cycle Select times for your Filter Cycle different from your bathing times Setting the Water Temperature Use the Up Down button to set the water temperature you desire The temperature setting displays for five seconds to confirm your new selection The set point icon indicates that the display shows the desired temperature not the actual water temperature Th...

Page 23: ...an energy saving feature that pauses the current pump settings For example if you need to leave your spa for a while and want to save the current settings press the Standby button Pressing the Standby button again or when a filter cycle start time is reached returns the spa to normal operation While in Standby the STBY message appears on the display and the progress bar dashes below the time shows...

Page 24: ...Foamy water Foam typically results from soap residue on your skin and hair or laundry detergent residue on clothing Take a soapless shower and rinse all clothing in warm water prior to bathing CLEAR green brown water Your source water most likely has dissolved heavy metals When this is the case use a respected brand of demineralizer found at any local pool spa store Using the AquaClara Pre filter ...

Page 25: ...dispatched to your home The service technician may assess reasonable travel charges during on site repairs Call our service department at 727 573 9888 What happens when my warranty is expired Gulf Coast Spas will continue to provide service for your spa after your warranty has expired via the 24 7 technical support hotline 727 573 9888 Are the jets removable Interchangeable Replaceable Most jets a...

Page 26: ... cartridge from plastic cover Twist off aromatherapy injector valve cap on top of spa Insert scented bead cartridge Replace cap and tighten Turning on the blower activates the aromatherapy via the air injectors How do I use the audio system If equipped To raise the two pop up speakers in the spa corners simply press down on them to unlatch them and then release Do not sit on the speakers To lower ...

Page 27: ...pe Once water drips out in a continuous stream hand tighten the union until the water stops leaking Loosen the discharge union on Pump 2 if equipped as above Turn on all pumps to make sure that there are no leaks Put the access panels back on Where can I order more AquaClara Natural or other accessories Visit www GulfCoastSpas com store and sign up for our easy to use auto ship program and receive...

Page 28: ...rs Rinse all bathing suits before bathing Leak Loose connection Check and hand tighten unions at heater pumps or clamps on jets Drain open Close drain valve or replace cap Light doesn t LED burnt out Replace bulb work Loose wire Check wiring harness to LED Loose plug Reseat L1 plug on spa pack Low no jet Air lock Bleed air from the system page 35 pressure Dirty filter Check and clean or replace fi...

Page 29: ...perature Turn down set temperature on topside control panel High ambient temperature Remove the cover from the spa Water will not heat Thermostat is set too low Check and reset to desired temperature Air open Close air control valve Dirty filter Check and clean filter Blown fuse Check and replace fuse Slide valve closed Check and open all valves Cover off Put cover back on spa Spa in Standby mode ...

Page 30: ...ing Check for closed jets and closed slide valves on heater and pumps Check for dirty filter plugged return line Check for proper water level see Filling Your Spa on page 16 Close air control valves Rh nH No heat Open the access panel to spa pack and reseat both red heater plugs Reset GFCI breaker Reset Br and LL settings see page 39 SP br Improper BR setting Administer BR current to proper settin...

Page 31: ...pack during any of these steps Resetting the Spa Pack To reset the spa pack press the Select button twice Breaker current setting To adjust the breaker current setting Br press the Select button and then press the Change button The normal current settings are For 240V 60Hz spas Br 40 For 240V 50Hz 1φ spas Br 1P For 240V 50Hz 2φ spas Br 2P For 240V 50Hz 3φ spas Br 3P Low level setting To reset the ...

Page 32: ...cause harm to plants or grass 4 Locate drain valve at front of the spa see page 14 Hold the rear body to prevent it from turning then loosen and remove the front cap 5 Attach a garden hose to the exposed threads and route the hose downhill to your drainage area 6 Twist the drain fitting 1 3 turn counterclockwise to unlock the drain valve and pull it outward to open completely The spa water will dr...

Page 33: ...of water it is a good practice to wipe down your spa Jets Remove and clean the jets as needed using our special Plumbing Cleanser water and a cloth or soft bristled brush Call our order line at 727 573 9888 to order our special Plumbing Cleanser Pillows Remove and clean the headrest pillows as needed using our special Shell Cleaner and rinsed thoroughly with warm water Call our order line at 727 5...

Page 34: ...y water Call our order line at 727 573 9888 to order our Shell Cleaner 4 Our special Vinyl Cover Cleaner applied to the outside of the cover and stitching once yearly will keep your cover looking better longer Call our order line at 727 573 9888 to order our special Vinyl Cover Cleaner 5 Do not lift the cover by the safety straps they are made to secure the tub to the cabinet and may tear S h u t ...

Page 35: ...gned to purify and destroy algae bacteria mold and viruses while prolonging equipment life Ozone O3 Produced by an Ozonator Ozone is a form of oxygen O2 and is a powerful oxidizing agent used to destroy organic waste and byproducts and help in the control of algae and bacteria Ozone is not a stand alone sanitizer see AquaClara pH The scientific scale for measuring Hydrogen Ion concentration 0 to 1...

Page 36: ...cifications Dimensions 96 L x 96 W x 34 D Seats 6 Water Jets 53 Air Jets 14 Capacity 450 USG 1703 L Dry Weight 900 Lbs 408 Kg Filled Weight 4647 Lbs 2108 Kg Electrical 240VAC 40A 60Hz GFCI 50A Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 37: ...te 13 609082 609084 Drain Graphite Drain Valve Economy 14 612069 Suction 200GPM 2 Slip Graphite 15 620380 Waterfall Assembly w Metal Blade Diffuser 6 16 621085 Aroma Therapy Injector 17 510026 510144 Light Kit 5 Light Bulb 18 521025 Topside 19 823090 Pillow Small 20 823089 Pillow Large 21 531356 Speaker 3 Pop up 2 22 611115 Hand Rail SS Large 23 822072 Weir Door 25 822142 Filter Lid 5 cup 26 82207...

Page 38: ...mensions 84 L x 84 W x 34 D Seats 7 Water Jets 48 Air Jets 14 Capacity 350 USG 1325 L Dry Weight 745 Lbs 338 Kg Filled Weight 3666 Lbs 1663 Kg Electrical 240VAC 40A 60Hz GFCI 50A Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 39: ...12 609082 Ozone Wall fitting Graphite 13 609082 609084 Drain Graphite Drain Valve Economy 14 612069 Suction 200GPM 2 Slip Graphite 15 620380 Waterfall Assembly w Metal Blade Diffuser 6 16 621210 Aroma Therapy Injector 17 510026 510144 Light Kit 5 Light Bulb 18 521025 Topside 20 823089 Pillow Large 21 531356 Speaker 3 Pop up 2l 23 822072 Weir Door 24 822073 Filter Lid 4 cup 26 822070 50 sq ft Cartr...

Page 40: ...mensions 84 L x 84 W x 34 D Seats 6 Water Jets 39 Air Jets 14 Capacity 350 USG 1325 L Dry Weight 680 Lbs 308 Kg Filled Weight 3595 Lbs 1630 Kg Electrical 240VAC 40A 60Hz GFCI 50A Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 41: ... Suction 200GPM 2 Slip Graphite 15 620081 Waterfall Assembly w Metal Blade 6 16 621085 Aroma Therapy Injector 17 510026 510144 Light Kit 5 Light Bulb 18 521025 Topside 19 823090 Pillow Small 20 823089 Pillow Large 21 531356 Speaker 3 Pop up 2 22 611115 Hand Rail SS Large 23 822072 Weir Door 24 822073 Filter Lid 4 cup 26 822070 50 sq ft Cartridge Filter LX 8000 PARTS Part Description 513171 515179 ...

Page 42: ...mensions 84 L x 84 W x 34 D Seats 6 Water Jets 39 Air Jets 14 Capacity 350 USG 1325 L Dry Weight 680 Lbs 308 Kg Filled Weight 3595 Lbs 1630 Kg Electrical 240VAC 40A 60Hz GFCI 50A Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 43: ...ip Graphite 15 620380 Waterfall Assembly w Metal Blade Diffuser 6 16 621085 Aroma Therapy Injector 17 510026 510144 Light Kit 5 Light Bulb 18 521025 Topside 19 823090 Pillow Small 20 823089 Pillow Large 21 531356 Speaker 3 Pop up 2 22 611115 Hand Rail SS Large 23 822072 Weir Door 24 822073 Filter Lid 4 cup 25 822142 Filter Lid 5 cup 26 822070 50 sq ft Cartridge Filter LX 7000 PARTS Part Descriptio...

Page 44: ...imensions 79 L x 79 W x 34 D Seats 6 Water Jets 31 Air Jets 0 Capacity 255 USG 965 L Dry Weight 555 Lbs 252 Kg Filled Weight 2682 Lbs 1216 Kg Electrical 240VAC 40A 60Hz GFCI 50A Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 45: ...609082 609084 Drain Graphite Drain Valve Economy 14 612069 Suction 200GPM 2 Slip Graphite 15 620380 Waterfall Assembly w Metal Blade Diffuser 6 16 621085 Aroma Therapy Injector 17 510026 510144 Light Kit 5 Light Bulb 18 521025 Topside 19 823090 Pillow Small 20 823089 Pillow Large 22 611115 Hand Rail SS Large 23 822072 Weir Door 24 822073 Filter Lid 4 cup 25 822142 Filter Lid 5 cup 26 822070 50 sq ...

Page 46: ...ulf Coast Spas must receive written notification within 10 days if the original consumer purchaser plans to relocate the spa to a site other than the address on file Gulf Coast Spa Services Customer Expectations Gulf Coast Spa Services is a full service and diagnostic care center Your spa comes with 24 hour technical support and after sales care For the life of your spa trained and certified techn...

Page 47: ...you call please have your spa s serial number ready Your spa has built in self monitoring diagnostics capabilities When calling for warranty service you may be required to assist with minor diagnostic procedures Please stand next to spa when calling A credit card must be provided to secure shipment of parts All repairs and replacements will be made in accordance with the limited warranty The consu...

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Page 51: ...caused by the common carrier any repairs have been attempted by anyone other than a designated representative or if the failure is caused by accident acts of God or other causes beyond the control of the Manufacturer Neglect misuse and abuse include any installation operation or maintenance of the spa other than in accordance with the instructions contained in the owner s manual provided with the ...

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