Hydropool 13FFP Aquaplay, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Hydropool Inc 335 Superior Blvd Mississauga ON Canada L5T 2L6 Tel 905 565 6810 Toll Free 1 800 465 2933 Fax 905 565 6820 Email info hydropoolhottubs com www hydropoolhottubs com Contents subject to change without notice 2023 ...

Page 2: ...ua Trainer SS14ET SSE14ET 16EX Execu ve Sport SS16ES SSE16ES 16EX Execu ve Trainer SS16ET SSE16ET 17AX Aqua Sport SS17ES SSE17ES 17AX Aqua Trainer SS17ET SSE17ET 19EX Execu ve Sport SS19ES SSE19ES 19EX Execu ve Trainer SS19ET SSE19ET 19DTAX Aqua Sport Gold SS19ASFXDTG SSE19ASFXDTG 19DTAX Aqua Trainer Gold SS19ATFXDTG SSE19ATFXDTG ...

Page 3: ...de 42 Drain Mode 42 Topside Panel Display Messages 43 Variable Air Therapy System Control Func ons 43 Bellagio Control Filter 43 Aquapro AX Current Control 44 Aquapro EX Current Control 45 48 Hydroclear Pure Water System 49 UV C Lamp Replacement Instruc ons 50 Swim Spa Water Balance General Overview 51 Ini al Fill 51 Glossary of Common Water Maintenance Terms 52 Water Balance Summary for your Swim...

Page 4: ...derstand all the safety installa on and opera ng instruc ons in this manual before electrically connec ng your hot tub and adding water The following pages contain valuable informa on and pointers that will save you both me and money as well as help you to simplify upkeep and maintenance Since manufacturing our first swim spa in 1995 we have seen the popularity of this mini fitness and massage pool ...

Page 5: ...OF THIS SPA OR HOT TUB 13 CHILDREN SHOULD NOT ENTER A HOT TUB WHERE THE WATER TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS BODY TEMPERATURE 37 C 98 6 F 14 DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO SUBMERGE THEIR HEAD UNDER WATER 15 NEVER OPERATE THE HOT TUB PUMP AT HIGH SPEED WITHOUT HAVING ALL SUCTION AND RETURN LINES OPEN 16 ALWAYS KEEP THE HARDCOVER INSTALLED AND LOCKED WHEN THE HOT TUB IS NOT IN USE 17 TEST THE GFCI GROUND FAULT CIRCU...

Page 6: ...AN ALTERNATIVE A SPA MAY BE INSTALLED WITHIN 1 5M 5FT OF METAL SURFACES IF EACH METAL SURFACE IS PERMANENTLY CONNECTED BY A MINIMUM 8 AWG 8 4 mm2 SOLID COPPER CONDUCTOR TO THE WIRE CONNECTOR ON THE TERMINAL BOX THAT IS PROVIDED FOR THIS PURPOSE 4 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PERMIT ANY APPLIANCE SUCH AS A LIGHT TELEPHONE RADIO OR TELEVISION WITHIN 1 5M 5FT OF THE SPA HYPERTHERMIA Since your hot t...

Page 7: ...tch the season In cooler months many owners will operate their swim spa in the range of 26 32 C 80 90 F During warmer months an opera ng temperature of 24 30 C 75 85 F will provide a refreshing retreat If you should choose an outdoor loca on you will find further informa on as outlined in the sec on SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATIONS INDOOR LOCATIONS If members of your family are not ...

Page 8: ...spa equipment and all electrical plugs outlets and lights within 1 5m 5 of the hot tub must be G F C I protected Consult your electrician or local electrical authority for further details Access to the swim spa must always be secured Outdoors in accordance with local property by laws and or via an approved fence with a self closing gate and a safety hardcover Indoors by a lockable door and a safet...

Page 9: ...omplete with concrete foo ngs be installed as outlined in the sec on ABOVE GROUND INSTALLATIONS Areas with a high ground water table a level concrete base as well as a concrete or wood retaining wall to hold back the earth is recommended This forms a box or bunker in which the swim spa is placed ALWAYS ensure that there is good drainage via a properly designed French gravel drain system and or a s...

Page 10: ...y cause structural issues When the swim spa is installed on the slab locate the s cker on the swim spa frame to determine where to install the shim The shim must be installed right under the gussets the s cker will be installed in the center of the gusset so it can be used as a guide to align the shim Simply insert the shim under the frame by hand and then gently tap on it with a hammer to make su...

Page 11: ...ance Install protec ve waterproof conduit to house applicable cords or line extensions such as the topside control cables light wires or ozone tubing In climates where freeze thaw occurs we recommend that remote plumbing lines be buried below the frost line and that pipe insula on is applied over all pipes that run from the swim spa to the remote equipment to help maintain energy efficiency EQUIPMEN...

Page 12: ...re to be u lized we recommend that at least six 4 pipes 8 long be placed under the shell to move it across a so lawn down a path etc Some installa ons require the use of a crane When a crane is used for li ing place the straps under the swim spa ensuring that the plumbing lines and fi ngs are not stressed and or damaged The straps should be secured so that they will not slip in any direc on and str...

Page 13: ... equipment 7 At least two lugs marked BONDING LUGS are provided on the external surface or on the inside of the supply terminal box or compartment To reduce the risk of electric shock connect the local common bonding grid in the area of the hot tub to these terminals with an insulated or bare copper conductor not smaller than No 6 AWG Canada Europe No 8 AWG USA 8 All field installed metal component...

Page 14: ...trical Code and all Federal State Provincial and local codes and regula ons in effect at the me of installa on Hydropool highly recommends the use of a new Siemens GFCI breaker for all of its products Other GFCI s and older Siemen s GFCI s may have tripping issues NOTICE 240 VOLT 60Hz AQUASPORT SINGLE GFCI WIRING MAIN ONLY 240 VOLT 60 Hz SWIMSPA SINGLE GFCI WIRING MAIN AUXILLIARY HEATER 240 VOLT 60...

Page 15: ...sizing and selec on of conductor size and type must be performed by a qualified electrician in accordance with Na onal Regional and Local Codes and Regula ons in effect at the me of installa on NOTICE 230 VOLT 50 Hz THREE PHASE RCD WIRING 230 VOLT 50 Hz SINGLE PHASE RCD WIRING 230 VOLT 50 Hz DUAL PHASE RCD WIRING ...

Page 16: ...nt of a leak ensure all union connec ons and pump plugs are ght and all o rings gaskets are in place STARTING Before applying voltage to power up your hot tub it is very important that you understand the sequence of events that occur when the system is ac vated in order that the pump can be primed efficiently and damage to the system can be avoided Turn the main power on at your electrical panel Fol...

Page 17: ...k To prime inset 2 open the hose bib to allow trapped air to escape Close as soon as the water flow from the jets becomes regular If the pumps have not primed a er 2 minutes and water is not flowing from the jets DO NOT allow the pumps to con nue to run Turn power off at the main house panel or GFCI and try releasing the air again by loosening the union on the discharge side of the pump s while the m...

Page 18: ... to the desired water temperature Adjust water balance pH TA calcium hardness to recommended levels and add sani zer once the water temperature reaches 20o C 68o F See sec on SWIM SPA WATER BALANCE Keep insulated safety hard cover on the hot tub and the air controls closed during the en re heat up process NOTE In order to prevent damage to your pillows caused by the gassing effect of the chemicals ...

Page 19: ...ing down the Light Key for 5 seconds The display will show the current clock se ng with the hour flashing Use the arrow keys to adjust the hour Press the Light Key to adjust the minutes Press the light key to jump to the next parameter or to the end of the parameters to save the me TEMPERATURE CONTROL FUNCTIONALITY AND ADJUSTMENT A er you exit the programming mode your hot tub will automa cally hea...

Page 20: ... SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA EUROPE 13FFP MODEL JET 1 KEY WHICH CONTROLS PUMP 1 ILLUM KEY WHICH CONTROLS THE LIGHTING AND THE PROGRAMMING TEMP UP DOWNKEY WHICH CONTROLS THE TEMPERATURE JET 2 KEY WHICH CONTROLS PUMP 2 KEYPAD FUNCTIONS AND DISPLAY ICONS ...

Page 21: ... hours Use the Light Key to jump to the next parameter filter dura on Fd The display will show Fdxx with xx represen ng the dura on in hours of the filter cycle Use the arrow keys to adjust the dura on Use the Light Key to jump to the next parameter filter frequency FF The display will show FFxx with xx represen ng the number of cycles per day Use the arrow keys to adjust the frequency Use the Light ...

Page 22: ...a on in hours of the economy mode Use the arrow keys to adjust the hour Use the Light Key to jump to the next parameter temperature unit Water temperature can be displayed in either Fahrenheit o F or Celsius o C The display will show o F or o C Use the arrow keys to change the se ng Use the Light Key to save all the parameters SMART WINTER MODE Smart Winter Mode protects your system from the cold ...

Page 23: ...e you can adjust the me format AM PM or 24h day of the week and me Use the icons to choose the se ng that you want to adjust and select it by scrolling through the menu TEMPERATURE CONTROL FUNCTIONALITY AND ADJUSTMENT A er you exit the programming mode your hot tub will automa cally heat to the factory preset default temperature of 38 C 100 F The temperature shown in white on the screen is the cur...

Page 24: ...DTAX SPA CONTROL KEYPAD FUNCTIONS AND DISPLAY ICONS INVERT DISPLAY KEY DAY NIGHT CONTRAST SLEEP MODE KEY SPA FUNCTION KEY SETTINGS FUNCTION KEY PUMP 1 FUNCTION KEY BLOWER FUNCTION KEY LIGHT FUNCTION KEY TEMP UP KEY TEMP DOWN KEY QUICK START STOP KEY ...

Page 25: ...ORT SERIES CONTROLS INVERT DISPLAY KEY DAY NIGHT CONTRAST SLEEP MODE KEY TEMP UP KEY TEMP DOWN KEY KEYPAD FUNCTIONS AND DISPLAY ICONS SETTINGS FUNCTION KEY PUMP 1 FUNCTION KEY BLOWER FUNCTION KEY LIGHT FUNCTION KEY PUMP 2 FUNCTION KEY SPA FUNCTION KEY QUICK START STOP KEY ...

Page 26: ...ES CONTROLS INVERT DISPLAY KEY DAY NIGHT CONTRAST SLEEP MODE KEY TEMP UP KEY TEMP DOWN KEY KEYPAD FUNCTIONS AND DISPLAY ICONS SPA FUNCTION KEY SETTINGS FUNCTION KEY PUMP 1 FUNCTION KEY BLOWER FUNCTION KEY LIGHT FUNCTION KEY PUMP 2 FUNCTION KEY PUMP 3 FUNCTION KEY QUICK START STOP KEY ...

Page 27: ...1 C below the spa s set temperature Water Care Modes Away In this mode the spa will always be in economy the set point will be reduced by 20o F 11 C and the filtra on can be reduced Beginner The spa will never be in economy mode and will run a normal 24 hours of filtra on a day Energy Savings The spa will be in economy mode during the peak hours of the day and resume normal mode on the weekend Super...

Page 28: ...the screen will show you the purge se ng instead of filtra on The purges are pre programmed for a fixed number of minutes therefore the dura on will be set to N A on the screen and only the start me can be modified FILTERING Your spa is equipped with a circula on pump that filters your water for 24 hours a day If the water temperature exceeds the set temperature by 4 F and set point is 95 F or higher ...

Page 29: ...u to move through the list STANDBY The Standby mode allows you to service your spa Pumps will stop for 30 minutes and automa cally restart a er this me Once Standby mode has been ac vated a screen will appear to show the pumps are stopped The normal spa page will return at the end of the maintenance Press Cancel to leave Standby mode and restart the spa DATE AND TIME Here you can adjust the me for...

Page 30: ...r cycle Pump 2 ac vates for 1 minute shuts off and then Pump 1 ac vates for 1 minute then shuts off SMART WINTER MODE Smart Winter Mode protects your system from the cold by turning the pumps on several mes a day to prevent water from freezing in the pipes The Smart Winter Mode indicator turns on when in this mode of opera on If the temperature drops to 4o C 39o F within the heater chamber the syste...

Page 31: ...oth RF transmi ers are pre linked to one another enabling an immediate and perfect communica on between user and the spa 1 Installing the home transmi er The home transmi er is provided with an Ethernet cable and a power supply The in touch 2 home transmi er unit must be installed inside the house connected to a router and powered by the provided wall transformer A longer Ethernet cable may be use...

Page 32: ... The in touch 2 spa transmi er must be installed under the spa skirt at least 12 30 cm away from any metal component or structure as close as possible to the house to op mize the signal strength Simply connect the spa transmi er into an available CO port of the spa control system or any other accessory with a free CO port such as the in stream 2 audio amplifier or the in clear water sani za on syst...

Page 33: ...he spa transmi er off Wait a li le and put the breaker back on Within a few seconds pairing will be completed and both transmi er status lights will turn to blue 4 Transmi ers status LED indicator Both the home and spa transmi ers have color status LED that can be used for troubleshoo ng purposes When the LED status is blinking blue green or red this indicates that the communica on between the EN m...

Page 34: ...lar signal No need for repeaters or boosters your spa will always remain within reach in typical backyard se ngs 6 Applica on Download applica on The in touch app allows you to control your spa using your home network or an Internet connec on anywhere in the world The in touch 2 app is wai ng for you in the App Store for iOS devices and on Google Play for Android search for in touch 2 then click o...

Page 35: ... your device confirms the connec on On the Internet The in touch 2 allows you to use the Internet to control your spa from anywhere in the world In order for them to communicate both the in touch 2 module and your device must be connected to a network that allows access to the Internet Once your Home Transmi er is connected to the Internet the LED status is blue you can use your in touch 2 app any ...

Page 36: ...device Before using your applica on go to the Wi Fi sec on of your device s se ngs Make sure you are connected to your home network This needs to be the same Wi Fi provided by the router to which you connected your Home Transmi er ...

Page 37: ...pen it The first me you use the applica on a message will ask you in touch 2 Would like to send you no fica ons If you choose Allow the applica on will send you no fica ons about the status of your spa If you choose Don t Allow the applica on will not send you no fica ons ...

Page 38: ...ogin page Before using your applica on you must create an account first and then you ll be able to sign in Your account will give you the opportunity to have access to your spa from any in touch 2 applica on ...

Page 39: ... New account crea on When you choose to create a new account you agree at the same me the Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy You can read them at any me through this link h ps geckointouch com legal ...

Page 40: ...a you need to connect your mobile device to the same network to which you connected your Home Transmi er Once you have done a connec on with the spa its name will be saved on this page to allow you to connect to this spa from anywhere To add a spa later on go to Se ngs up right corner Add a spa ...

Page 41: ...41 Home page The main screen gives you access to your accessories water temperature water care and se ngs The app is mirroring the top side control keypad over the internet ...

Page 42: ... filter cycle hea ng requests and smart winter mode purging for 30 minutes to perform quick spa maintenance DRAIN MODE If you wish to put your spa into DRAIN MODE follow the instruc ons above for pu ng the spa into STANDBY MODE and then press DRAIN on the display Once you do that the display will indicate Drain in progress The filtra on pump will turn on and run for 60 minutes In order to exit this ...

Page 43: ...ter has reached 119o F 48o C Do not enter spa water FLO The system did not detect any water flow while the filtra on pump was running UPL No low level configura on so ware has been downloaded into the system AOH The temperature inside the spa skirt is too high causing the internal temperature in the spa pack to increase above the normal limits OH The water temperature in the spa has reached 108o F 42...

Page 44: ... start from a full on or full off posi on to ensure you have consistent water flow Failure to do so may unbalance the system requiring it to be recalibrated THIGH JETS SWIM JETS BUOYANCY JET AQUAPRO SELF CALIBRATION PROCEDURE 1 A er you manually set up the cam posi ons you must set up the programming ensuring that the communica on cables coming out of the DJS 5 black box are directed to the main and...

Page 45: ...ou the ability to simultaneously adjust the speed of both V Twin jets from 0 6 56 kph 0 4 07 mph and can be adjusted for anyone from a novice level to a triathlete This is the first swim spa with built in treadmill technology that can track your speed distance me training and calories burned Figure 1 Main screen with pumps off Figure 2 Main screen with pumps on BEGINNING YOUR SWIM EXPERIENCE By pres...

Page 46: ...ITION PROGRAM If you choose Transi on this training drill will perform a series of equal steps at random intensi es 4 CARDIO PROGRAM If you choose Cardio this training drill will perform two successive steps at high intensity for one step at low intensity 5 POWER PROGRAM If you choose Power this training drill will perform a pyramid program where the intensity will progressively increase un l a ma...

Page 47: ... icon you can select the following se ngs 1 WARM UP 2 COOLDOWN 3 STEP TIME 4 PREPARATION TIME USER SETTINGS SELECTION When you enter the submenu system and select the User Se ngs icon you can select one of the unused User Names and enter your name and weight depending on which unit of measure you selected from the swim se ngs menu ...

Page 48: ...TICS SELECTION When you enter the submenu system and select the Swim Sta s cs icon it will indicate the calories burned distance achieved in either miles or kilometers depending on the unit of measure you selected from the swim se ngs menu and the elapsed me ...

Page 49: ... eye and skin irrita on typically associated with chlorine Harmful corrosive off gassing is also drama cally reduced through this process MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE While opera ng check regularly to see if bubbles are entering the spa A er 10 000 hours the UV LED will begin flashing yellow indica ng its me to replace the UV C lamp Replace the check valve assembly annually to ensure con nued op mal perf...

Page 50: ...sure to use latex glove when handling the UV C lamp 6 3 Slowly disconnect the old UV C lamp connector 5 from the ballast connector 4 4 Slowly remove the old UV C lamp 6 from the UV unit 5 Slide the new UV C lamp 6 into the UV unit 6 Reconnect the new UV C lamp connector 5 to the ballast connector 4 Make sure the connectors mate completely Do not force 7 Reinstall the enclosure cover 2 with the gas...

Page 51: ...me Always add chemicals to water and not vice versa Chemicals may be corrosive so handle with care and store in a cool dark place Never smoke near chemicals as most are flammable Ensure any spilled chemicals are carefully cleaned up immediately Always have the POISON CONTROL telephone number handy in the event of an emergency Keep chemicals out of children s reach Wear safety glasses and gloves whe...

Page 52: ...rbonate bicarbonate and hydroxide compounds present in the water that determines the ability or capacity of the water to resist change in pH Also known as the buffering capacity 11 ALKALINITY BOOSTER raises the alkalinity 12 CALCIUM HARDNESS the calcium por on of the total alkalinity which represents 70 to 75 of total hardness Calcium concentra ons determine whether water is so too li le calcium or...

Page 53: ...ycle me Laundry detergent residual in swimwear Prevent by running an extra rinse cycle on washing machine or re rinse well by hand Excess organic contaminants Some organic ma er is prone to causing foamy water as it breaks down in the filter maple leaves especially Generally using defoamer to break up the contaminants then a clarifier To help filter them away followed by thoroughly cleaning your filte...

Page 54: ...nt 3 Remove debris from basket Note Avoid hi ng the basket against objects to knock debris loose as this may damage the unit 4 Reinsert basket 5 Take the system out of STANDBY DRAIN ASSIST mode and as the pump begins to operate monitor water flow over the weir door to assure that it is free floa ng SAFETY HARD COVER When a hot tub is uncovered over 90 of heat is lost from the water surface This evap...

Page 55: ... Place the cartridge filter back into the filter housing 12 Replace the filter housing lid pushing it down to seat ensuring that the lid o ring does not become twisted 13 Hydropool recommends that the lid o ring be lubricated with a non petroleum based lubricant i e Silicone gel when it becomes dry This will help to prevent twis ng and pinching as the lid is installed and significantly increase longev...

Page 56: ... fill into the foot well area while the old water con nues to be pumped out Always keep at least 10cm 4 in of water in the foot well so that pump 1 remains primed 12 When the water from the drain hose turns clear indica ng fresh fill water flush is complete 13 Turn OFF the filtra on pump 14 Close the drain hose bib on the swim spa plumbing line and con nue filling swim spa with fresh water 15 Place cov...

Page 57: ...The display will indicate Self Clean Mode on the display ensuring that the Self Clean and Eco Heat Systems are both func oning and reassuring you of your family s safety and protec on SKIMMER PRE FILTER FLOOR VACUUM PUMP DRAIN HOSE FILTER CARTRIDGE CHEMICAL FEEDER OZONATOR HYDROPOOL EXCLUSIVE QUICK DRAIN ...

Page 58: ...75 bleach and 25 water mixture and wipe the surfaces down Allow the mixture to remain on the product for an hour then rinse thoroughly Be sure to do this in a safe loca on and protect your eyes skin and wear old clothes MAINTENANCE Your HYDROPOOL Everlast cabinet is made from a next genera on outdoor premium synthe c material If the material is damaged during use scratched or chipped it can o en b...

Page 59: ...r for many years All stainless steel can corrode given the right circumstances so we have provided a guide to help you keep the stainless components in your swim spa looking nice Stainless steel derives its ability to resist corrosion by forming a very thin transparent coa ng on the surface when exposed to oxygen This coa ng can be damaged by abrasive materials such as steel wool sand paper and ot...

Page 60: ...y blower channels 9 Reinstall all jet inserts and all suc on covers DO NOT USE AUTOMOTIVE ANTIFREEZE Important mixing potable biodegradable RV an freeze with water significantly reduces its ability to protect against freezing Therefore it is very important ALL water is removed from the hot tub plumbing before adding Add potable RV an freeze to the holes in the bo om suc on drain to prevent any trap...

Page 61: ... shows par al messages try rese ng the system by turning power to the swim spa wai ng a few minutes then turning power on again If this does not reset the system contact your local HYDROPOOL retailer or service organiza on POWER FAILURE OR SYSTEM FAULT DURING COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS If your control system will not reset i e GFCI trips or if your pump will not circulate for any other reason place a...

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