MAAX Spas Powerpool, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...ion of the spa installation MAAX Spas Industries Corp provides a limited warranty to our customers It applies to the PowerPool structure surface plumbing pumps heater and controls The limited warranty...

Page 3: ...ccurate to the best of MAAX Spas Industries Corp s knowledge However MAAX Spas Industries Corp assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Nor is any liabilityassumedfordamagesresultingfromuseof...

Page 4: ...04 2009 25605 South Arizona Avenue Chandler Arizona 85248 1993 2009 MAAX Spas Industries Corp Printed in U S A MAAX Spas dealer...

Page 5: ...cted to your spa trips this is normal behavior Please reset the breaker and enjoy your spa The trip test has been completed successfully If your PowerPool was not wired to a GFCI breaker or your break...

Page 6: ...Pool or hot tub WARNING To avoid injury exercise care when entering or exiting the PowerPool or hot tub WARNING Water temperature in excess of 38 C may be injurious to your health WARNING Do not use d...

Page 7: ...ock 18 Temperature Unlock 18 Panel Lock 18 Panel Unlock 18 Operating Modes 18 Time and Filtration Cycles 19 Setting the Time 19 Preset Filter Cycles 19 Changing Filter Cycles 19 Clean Up Cycle 20 Inve...

Page 8: ...the suction fittings are broken or missing Never replace a suction fitting with one rated less than the flow rate marked on the original suc tion fitting 7 DANGER Risk of Electric Shock Install at lea...

Page 9: ...e hold ground in the area of the hot tub or spa to these terminals using an insulated or bare copper conductor not smaller than No 6 AWG 3 All field installed metal components such as rails ladders dr...

Page 10: ...n high speed for ex tended periods of time with the cover in place Extended operation can cause heat build up and interfere with spa operation Hyperthermia The causes symptoms and effects of hyperther...

Page 11: ...e distance that the crane boom must travel Be sure that the crane operator uses an 8 spreader bar and that the straps wrap all the way around the bottom frame of the PowerPool Locate the PowerPool on...

Page 12: ...nd or water damage Water will splash out of the PowerPool during normal use when swimming and when exiting the PowerPool 3 Surface area of foundation pad and surrounding area should be flat with a non...

Page 13: ...tronic control pack pumps heater UV water sanitizer plasma UV ozone generator LED lighting interface and associated electrical controls not shown The PowerPool Sport and Pro models feature one control...

Page 14: ...nic Control Pack All PowerPool functions are operated by this control There are no user serviceable components in this control Opening this control may subject you to high voltage and danger of electr...

Page 15: ...er Jets Positioned in the foot well or shoulder areas of the PowerPool these jets deliver a penetrating massage to dissolve tension This jet may be the entry point for ozone produced during the automa...

Page 16: ...til it snaps into position Air Controls The intensity of the jet action can be controlled by altering the amount of air injected with water through the jets Your PowerPool has 2 to 4 air controls loca...

Page 17: ...en Run spa and check for union leaks before reinstalling front panel Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter A qualified licensed electrician shall connect the spa to a circuit protected by a GFCI This is a...

Page 18: ...d A green colored terminal or wire connector marked G or GR or Grounding is provided in the control box To reduce the risk of electrical shock connect this terminal or connector to the grounding termi...

Page 19: ...nnect panel 3 Open the air controls located on the top lip and cycle the jets from high to low Water should come from the therapy jets If water flow is not established turn off jets and see Priming Yo...

Page 20: ...adjust the mode setting and change the filtration cycles NOTE In event of a power outage or failure the Control System should retain all settings except time of day If settings are lost re program per...

Page 21: ...ature may result in activating the heater When the heater is operating the heat icon will be displayed in the LCD JETS 1 Touch the JETS 1 pad to activate the primary filtration and jet pump The sequen...

Page 22: ...ndard In Economy mode which operates the same as the Standard Mode then reverts back to the Economy mode after 1 hour The PowerPool The low speed operation of Pump 1 is timed to automatically turn off...

Page 23: ...on for 30 seconds to purge all plumbing lines and ensure complete filtration Changing Filter Cycles The control system allows you to adjust the start time and duration of each filter cycle independent...

Page 24: ...sequence mode Continue until the desired The amount of time needed to filter your PowerPool will vary depending upon usage and ambient conditions but a total filter time of at least four hours per da...

Page 25: ...be taken when using from within the PowerPool Do not submerge the wireless remote control colour sequence mode is selected Ozone Operation All models are equipped with the CleanZone ozone water treat...

Page 26: ...rocution Do not connect any auxiliary components for example cable additional speakers headphones additional audio video components etc to the system Warning These units are not provided with an outdo...

Page 27: ...r tempera ture of 118 F 48 C inside the heater Overheat One sensor has detected temperature of PowerPool water entering heater to be 108 F 42 C Heater flow problem What happens PowerPool heater will a...

Page 28: ...ck suction returns Blockedfilter skimmer Non functioning sensor Non functioning sensor Corrective action Remove filter and clean Add water Contact dealer Open valves Remove blockage Contact dealer Ope...

Page 29: ...idual amount before using Also use your Clean Up Cycle See pgs 15 and 19 after heavy use for additional filtration Tests should be done daily with your test kit to keep a chlorine or bromine residual...

Page 30: ...cals While ozone may significantly reduce the usage of specialty chemicals chlorine and bromine it is not a substitute for these chemicals All chemicals should continue to be monitored especially duri...

Page 31: ...ON Replacing the filter cartridge semi annually is recommended to maintain optimum performance Filter maintenance depends on usage Winterizing In cold climates where freezing temperatures occur specia...

Page 32: ...cleaning will keep it looking new for years Use a spa cleaner for residue and lime buildup at the water level It may be necessary to lower the water level 0 5 to 0 75 cm before cleaning to avoid pollu...

Page 33: ...er or other shock treatment product Increase sanitizer level to balance water and shock if needed Adjust pH add appropriate sodium bisulfate product Use clarifier NOTE Your PowerPool utilizes an ozone...

Page 34: ...ther shock treatment product If problem is visible drain clean refill and balance water Skim foam off using your leaf net or drain clean refill and balance water Adjust pH Shock with a chlorine or bro...

Page 35: ...sodium bicarbonate product Use chelating agent if metals are present Keep proper pH level 7 2 to 7 6 Maintain minimum 150 200 ppm calcium hardness Maintain proper alkalinity for type of sanitizer used...

Page 36: ...Clogged or blocked suction or skimmer Dirty filter Jets in OFF position Slice valves closed Solution Reset circuit breaker in panel box Add water to fill line on skimmer Refer to temperature heater f...

Page 37: ...OFF position Improper or defective wiring or electrical supply Pump thermal overload switch tripped Wearing in of turbo blower brushes PowerPool is in heating cycle PowerPool is in filter cycle PowerP...

Page 38: ...er temperature Exit slowly to accommodate relaxed leg muscles and possible light headedness 6 Soaking for too long may cause some users to feel nauseous dizzy or light headed If you wish to soak in hi...

Page 39: ...he jets is similar to using a treadmill You will want to pace your swim strokes and kicks to maintain your place in the water for an optimal workout If you like to sprint during your workout you can u...

Page 40: ...36 36 PowerPool 460 Series System Wiring Diagram...