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1. ARIES SPAS BY ARIES ACRYLIC MFG INC ty kd 5 M n Eom Eat TTE atate uL uH Pic EE E Ma e a OWNER 5 MANUAL ARIES SPAS BY ARIES ACRYLIC MANUFACTURING INC 4176 I 30 EAST ROCKWALL TEXAS 75087 ARIES SPAS OWNER S MANUAL Copyright O 2000 Aries Acrylic Mfg Inc 4176 l 30 Fast Rockwall Texas 75087 e 972 771 6286 Printed in the USA ii Aries Spas e User Manual 5pa Safety The consumer Product Safety Commission December 1979 recommends the following Safety Rules for Spas and Hot Tubs l Hot tub water temperature should never exceed 104 F A temperature of 100 F is considered safe for a healthy adult Special caution is sug gested for young children 2 Drinking of alcoholic beverages before or during spa hot tub use can cause drowsiness which could lead to unconsciousness and subse quently result in drowning 3 Pregnant women beware Water temperatures exceeding 100 F should be avoided Soaking in water above 102 F in bath or spa can cause fetal damage during the first three months of pregnancy 4 Before entering the spa or hot tub users should always check the water temperature with an accurate thermometer Spa thermostats may err in regulating water temperature by as much as 4 F 5 Persons with a medical history of heart disease circulatory problems diabetes or blood pressure problems should obtain their physician s advice2. The Knife T shaped Valves may be partially or fully closed causing insufficient water flow see Filter Cartridge is dirty above Make sure that all Knife Valves on either side of the Equipment Pack are completely open T pulled fully outward and restart spa Water level in spa is below normal operating level causing insufficient water flow to heater see Filter Cartridge is dirty above Fill spa to appropriate level to about the top slit of Skimmer and restart Limit Reset Button may be tripped Reset your Limit Reset Button by pushing If the spa water or the outside temperature is very warm you may have to wait several hours Page 25 Aries Spas e User Manual or overnight for the water to cool sufficiently to allow resetting Clogged dirty Filter Cartridge can cause Limit Reset Button to trip 5pa water is too warm and won t cool off You ve heated the water too warm and the outside temperature is hot not letting the water cool Turn down the Thermostat and add cool water to your spa If the out side temperature is very hot you might try adding some ice also This will help speed the process of cooling the water Jet Pump does not work Air hose that activates Jets Button has come loose either at back of Jet Button or at back of Equipment Pack Make sure that air hose is attached firmly to back of Jet button and to the fitting on the Equipment Pack Inspect the hose for visible l
3. Set the Rocker Switch on the left side of the equipment pack to the Low Speed Mode refer to Equipment Pack Settings in the Operation sec tion if necessary Turn on your home circuit breaker Turn on the main power switch by pushing the red On Reset button on the GFCI located in the center of your equipment pack Lift the acrylic lid that covers your Top Loading Pressure Filter and re lease any trapped air by turning the Bleed Valve the small valve located on the filter lid counterclockwise until you hear a release of air Do not totally unscrew or remove the Bleed Valve Once a steady stream of water starts spurting from the Bleed Valve retighten by turning in a clockwise Page 2 Aries Spas e User Manual direction until hand tight For more information on the Bleed Valve see the Top Loading Pressure Filter section of this manual The Circulating Pump motor should start running immediately If it does not recheck your Rocker Switch setting and try again Once the Circulating Pump motor is running and water is circulating properly you should be able to observe water and or bubbles coming from the two Circulation Jets one regular sized one small usually located near your steps and or the light This indicates that the water is circulating properly If no water flow is observed do the following l Listen to make sure that the Circulating Pump motor is run ning 2 Make sure that the Knife
4. Air Blower does not work Air Blower Pump s automatic shut off feature has kicked in The pump is designed to automatically shut off after 10 min run time to prevent overheating if user should forget to turn off Wait a minute then turn re activate blower Air hose that activates Blower button has come loose either at back of Blower button or at Equipment Pack Make sure that air hose is attached firmly to back of the Blower button and to the fitting on the Equipment Pack Inspect the hose for visible leaks or damage If any are found replace the air hose Exam ine the hose for obstructions such as insects fire ants are a common culprit Clear any obstruction found When Air Blower is turned on all equipment shuts off and won t restart Air Blower has gotten wet The GFCI breaker has tripped because of moisture The most common causes are 1 overfilling of the spa or large bather load causing water to overflow the P trap 2 Large amounts of humidity or rain runoff from sprinklers etc To correct the problem drain spa water to appropriate level if neces sary Make sure there is no standing water under equipment Reset Page 25 Aries Spas e User Manual GFCI If GFCI immediately trips the blower may still have moisture in it It may take up to a few days for the blower to dry sufficiently to be able to reset the GFCI If after a few days the problem persists contact your spa dealer or Aries Service Departme
5. T shaped Valves are open These valves are plumbed into the pipes on either side of the equip ment pack They are opened if the handles are extended as far out as they will go 3 Recheck the Bleed Valve on the filter lid to make sure you have released all trapped air Sometimes draining a small amount of water from the Hose Bib located by theEquipment Pack is also helpful for releasing air lock If you have tried all the above and there still are no bubbles coming from the Circulation Jets STOP Turn off the main power switch push the black Off Test button and call us immediately Do not go on to the next step or serious damage may occur to your spa equipment pack Once you are sure that the Circulating Pump motor is circulating the water you are ready to select the appropriate Thermostat and Time Clock settings as listed below Page 5 Aries Spas e User Manual Equipment Pack Settings Fuses System Light Time Clock Heater Light Rocker Switch Limit Switch GFCI Thermostat Equipment Pack with access door open Power Switch GFCI Your Aries Spa Equipment Pack is provided with a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI It is located in the center front of the Equipment Pack This breaker protects against accidental electrical shock caused by water or excessive moisture on the electrical components You can use this GFCI as a system On Off switch GFCI Breaker Off Test and On Reset B
6. turn the knob all the way counterclockwise For a more gentle massage turn toward clock wise Circulation Fittings The interior of your spa has two types of water fittings suction and return The spa s Circulating Pump circulates your spa s water by pulling it from the spa via Suction Fittings the Top Suction or Skimmer and the Bottom Suctions passing it through the heater and filter then returning it to the spa via the Circulation Jets usually located near the light or step of the spa Normally there are two Circulation Jets one is a normal sized jet the other is a very small white jet Suction Fittings The Top Suction or Skimmer is designed to skim debris from the wa ter s surface The Bottom Suctions are designed to pull water and dirt from near the spa s bottom The Suctions draw water from the spa whenever the Circulating Pump is run ning Massage Jets dU x Bottom Suctions 5kimmer The Massage Jets in your spa are powered by the high speed Jet Pump The water is drawn from your spa via a Bottom Suction and returned through your Massage Jets Page 11 Aries Spas e User Manual Below are the description and operation of several of the more popular Massage Jets available at press time In our continuing effort to update and improve the quality of our product and because of the rapid advance ments in the components available to us jet availability changes frequent ly Because of this the jets des
7. is most commonly used due to its ease of cleaning and maintenance It is available in the majority of Aries Spa Cleaning Your Filter Cleaning the Filter is an important maintenance procedure We recom mend that you clean your Filter at least once a week If cared for properly you can expect to get about 1 years s use from each Filter Cartridge depending on spa usage When the Cartridge becomes worn damaged or heavily debris embedded replace it with a new one Before cleaning the Fil ter make sure to turn off power to the spa using the GFCI To do this push the test or off button on your GFCI Or you can turn off power to the spa by turning off the breaker in your electrical panel that powers the spa Also make sure to turn to the lowest possible setting on your Spa Side Controls Page 15 Aries Spas e User Manual Once power to the spa has been terminated you may proceed to clean your Filter As the Top Loading filter is a pressure filter make sure that power to spa is turned off before attempting to open this type of filter To locate the Filter Cartridge remove the round acrylic cover located on the top lip of your spa Underneath you will see a dome shaped plastic lid held in place with a mason jar type retaining ring Before attempt ing to open this make sure that you have turned off main power switch or GFCI Release any excess air in the Filter by turning the small plastic Bl
8. s The Ozone Generator uses ultraviolet rays to purify the water Page 18 Aries Spas e User Manual Because this method of sanitizing uses no chemicals chemical residue in the spa water is eliminated Also because you are not adding a product with its own pH factor see below the pH of your spa water stays bal anced longer When using an Ozone Generator for sanitizing it is extremely important to operate the Circulating Pump for sufficient periods of time each day We recommend operating the Circulating Pump continuously Adjusting pH It is necessary to keep your spa water s ph acidity alkalinity ratio at acceptable levels A simplified explanation of pH is that it is like a ruler with numbers ranging from 1 to 14 The center of the ruler 7 is neutral meaning the degree of acid and the degree of alkaline are equal and they neutralize each other The higher the number past 7 the more alkaline the water is For example a reading of 7 5 shows barely alkaline water while 9 has a great deal more alkalinity etc On the other hand the lower the number the more acidic the water The desired pH level of your spa s water is within the range of 7 2 to 7 8 Your test kit will most likely have a pH test included If your pH level is too high the water is too alkaline use one of the pH lowering products found in many pool and spa stores If the level is too low the water is too acidic use one of the pH raising products availabl
9. the set temperature This may not allow sufficient circulation Limit Switch Your spa equipment pack is equipped with a heater overheat sensor This sensor protects your heater by turning off power to the Equipment Pack in cases where the water temperature in the heater have reached a higher Page 7 Aries Spas e User Manual than normal condition This can happen when your filter is clogged or dirty enough to slow the water flow and water is trapped in the heater for longer than normal periods of time If the Limit Switch pops out thoroughly clean your filter to restore maxi mum water flow before attempting to reset it To reset push the button inward If it will not reset wait until the water inside the heater has had sufficient time to cool then try again to reset Depending on the outside temperature this could take up to several hours Heater Indicator Light This light illuminates any time the heater is operating Spa Side Controls The Spa Side Controls also known as Top Side Controls put your Thermostat Activity Lights Function Buttons and Digital Temperature Display in a convenient easy to reach location The following Function Buttons operate by pushing to turn on and push ing again to turn off i V ARIES ACRYLIC MFG INC c XU AUX LIGHT Page 8 Aries Spas e User Manual Jets Button This button s operates the different types of massage jets in your spa Aux Button This b
10. the spa water temperature in a conveniently located easy to read manner Thermostat If you have a Spa side Thermostat make sure that the Thermostat on your Equipment Pack is set to Off or the minimum setting possible Otherwise malfunctions of both Thermostats could occur The Thermostat can be set to the desired temperature within a range from Min approx 40 through Max 104 107 by using the up down push pads arrows The maximum heat setting will generally result in a water temperature of 104 107 Use the digital readout and your personal preferences as a guide in adjusting the thermostat Any time there is a possibility of freezing weather it is imperative to have heat to the spa We recommend keeping the water heated to a temperature at which you would be comfortable using the spa Interior Fittings 4 Venturi Controls Air Controls Venturi Controls are round knobs located on the lip or upper ledge of your spa Depend ing on the model your spa may have one or several Venturi Controls each operating a cer tain number of jets They control the amount of air that is mixed with the water coming through the jets To control the amount of air introduced into Page 10 Aries Spas e User Manual your jets turn the Venturi Control to the desired setting to any position from far counterclockwise maximum on to far clockwise maximum off For maximum air injection and a firmer massage
11. Air Blower Pump for at least 30 sec onds each time you use the spa This will flush the air tubes of standing Aries Spas e User Manual water allowing it to become disinfected Water is not being filtered sufficiently Run Circulating Pump for longer periods each day Each time the Cir culating Pump operates make sure that it runs for at least 6 hours so that the chemicals will be properly mixed in the water We recommend running the Circulating Pump continuously for maximum filtration Filter Cartridge is clogged with body oils and other debris or filter is damaged Thoroughly clean the filter as described in Cleaning Your Filter If it still seems heavily embedded or is damaged replace it The water has not been chemically treated or there is a chemical imbalance See the section on water treatment If spa is equipped with Ozone Generator or other nonchemical sanitizer it is not operating properly Make sure the device is plugged in tightly If it has a fuse check to see that the fuse has not blown and replace if necessary Verify that a blue light is being omitted from the Ozone Generator Also make sure that bubbles are coming from one or both ozone jets located near the light fitting It is recommended that the Circulating Pump runs continually so that your Ozone Generator can operate round the clock Page 27
12. before using hot tubs or spas 6 Persons taking medications which induce drowsiness such as tran quilizers antihistamines or anticoagulants should not use spas or hot tubs Aries Spas e User Manual About this manual This booklet was designed to be an aid in understanding the operation functions and maintenance of your Aries Spa To receive maximum pleasure from your Aries Spa it is helpful to understand how the spa operates and to have knowledge of proper maintenance procedures Different applications and installations require various types of equipment If your equipment is different from that described in this manual it may be necessary to refer to any manuals supplied by your equipment manufacturer for specific operating and installation information We hope that this manual will give you all the information needed to understand the basics of operation and main tenance of your spa If you have questions that were not answered in this booklet please give us a call Enjoy The staff at Aries Spas Aries Spas e User Manual Contents Spa Safety A ii ABo tthis manual n P Tm iii Placement of Portable Spa seres 1 Electrical MOGRUD 2 sn uei n EDS wa amd uae d 1 LOCATON P EE 1 ODE ATOM acess RE NRP RR RED RP e 1 initial SLATE DID eis 1 PUNE YOURS Daly esses Ses
13. cribed below may not be identical with those being used at the time of your spa s manufacture 5tandard Jets You can adjust both the direction and the velocity of water flow from the Standard Jets The water flow can be reduced by turning the center nozzle clockwise As you turn it the nozzle protrudes further out When fully extended the water flow is completely stopped By closing one jet the pressure in the other jets is increased Do not close more than two jets at one time Doing so can damage the plumbing system of your spa You can adjust the direction of flow from the jet by aiming the nozzle in the desired direction Whirlie Jets The Whirlie Jets inject the water in a circular pattern to achieve special ized therapeutic results as well as a wonderful massage Whirlie Jets are not adjustable RotoJet The RotoJet is optional and is not avail able on all models The RotoJet is the big brother of the Whirlie Jet and can move 2 to 3 times the water velocity of the Whirlie Jet It injects the water in a circular pattern Page 12 Aries Spas e User Manual from 2 to 16 in diameter determined by adjust ment The RotoJet s nozzle can be adjusted to three differ ent positions to increase or decrease the diameter of the circular pattern For the smallest diameter flow push the center nozzle into the center position of the slot in which it rests For a larger diameter flow push toward either side of the slot Fo
14. crylic surface acrylic repair be comes necessary There are repair kits available at most spa supply stores Draining your 5pa Occasionally it may become necessary to drain your spa for thorough cleaning or other reasons Before draining your spa turn off spa s Main Power Switch Otherwise serious damage to equipment may result Siphoning is the easiest method for draining your spa Before siphon ing make sure that your pump is off and will remain off while the spa is draining or empty Do this by pushing the Test or Off button on your GFCI The easiest way to start a siphon is to leave your garden hose hooked to a water spigot with the free end of the hose in your spa water Turn on the faucet as if to add water to your spa As soon as water starts running into the spa quickly turn off the water and unscrew the hose from the faucet The water will automatically start siphoning out Page 20 Aries Spas e User Manual Note The above method of starting a siphon only works when the faucet is below the water level of the spa Another way of emptying your spa is to use the faucet or spigot attached to the equipment pack Open the valve turn the spigot It is best if you attach a garden hose to the faucet keeping the water off of the Equipment Pack The water will start to drain out as long as the free end of the hose is below the water level of the spa Note The above method will drain the water only to the level of th
15. e at your local spa supply store You might try adding household baking soda to raise the pH if only slight adjustment is needed It is best to ad just pH gradually Otherwise you may experience what is known as pH bounce with rapidly fluctuating pH levels We do not recommend using chemicals formulated for swimming pools in your spa These products are highly concentrated for use in large volumes of water 15 000 Page 19 Aries Spas e User Manual to 30 000 gals Proper dilution of these chemicals to an acceptable strength is difficult at best Whenever possible use one of the chemicals specifically formulated for spas The Aries Factory carries a complete line of spa chemicals Caring for your 5pa s Surface To clean the acrylic surface of your spa use a nonabrasive cleaner such as Lysol Tub amp Tile Cleaner Ivory Bathroom Cleaner etc Make sure to rinse thoroughly before refilling Otherwise your spa will make soap suds when you operate the spa Keep fingernail polish remover acetone etc away from the spa s surface Keep sharp instruments such as nails or stones from coming into contact with the acrylic surface of your spa If your spa s surface does become slightly scratched ICI the maker of LuciteO recommends applying a coat of auto wax on the scratch For more serious scratches it is suggest ed you carefully sand the scratch with 400 grit sandpaper For scratches or chips that go completely through the a
16. e for damages incurred on spas placed on other than level solid surfaces Operation Initial Start up Please read this section fully before attempting initial start up of your spa Always turn the thermostat s and electric power off when filling or draining the spa and always fully open any valves that could restrict water flow to and from the heater element Page 1 Aries Spas e User Manual Filling your 5pa Your spa should be filled with water to approximately the bottom slit in the skimmer to identify see picture of skimmer in the Suctions Fit tings section of this manual The water level should never be below the regular or whirling jets but should never cover any neck jets or the recovery jet to identify see pictures of the above mentioned jets in Jets section of this manual Do not overfill spa Starting your Circulating Pump Before turning on your home circuit breaker turn off the main power switch the black button on the GFCI located in the center of the equip ment pack f you do not see any switches or dials when looking at the equipment pack then simply pull open the swivel faceplate covering the top portion of the equipment pack This is not screwed into position but simply held in place by a catch resembling a screw Also make sure that both the Thermostats the one on the top of spa location and one on the equipment pack are turned to the off position or the lowest setting possible
17. e lowest circulating fitting in the spa the lowest Bottom Suction The remaining water will have to be siphoned as described above or bailed out Page 21 Aries Spas e User Manual Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Causes Solutions Spa Equipment does not operate Nothing works GFCI has possibly tripped Reset GFCI on spa pack by pushing On If GFCI resets for a mo ment then trips again see Blower does not work below Household circuit breaker has tripped Switch breaker to Off position then reset to On Equipment is not wired correctly Refer to wiring directions in your equipment manual If you have ques tions call your spa dealer or equipment manufacturer Can hear Circulating Pump running but water is not circulating Knife valve s closed Shut off spa immediately Otherwise your equipment will dry fire and burn out Make sure all knife valves are in open position pulled up Circulating Pump has drawn air and lost prime Make sure that the water level in the spa is approximately to the top slit of the Skimmer Turn Thermostat to the lowest setting to protect heater To release air from the system with pump running open Bleed Valve located on the Filter lid This is a small screwlike fitting on top of the Pressure Filter Wait until water starts to spurt from the Bleed Valve then re close Let pump run for about ten minutes If prime has not been restored momentarily loos
18. eaks or damage If any are found replace the air hose Examine the hose for obstructions such as insects fire ants are a common culprit Clear any obstruction found There is an air lock inside the Jet Pump system this is a common problem in in deck installations especially after spa has been drained and refilled After turning system off locate the Quick Coupler closest to the pump that is not operating Loosen it by turning counterclockwise until water starts flowing out Retighten and try to operate the system again Can hear Jet Pump running but water is not circulating All jets are partially or fully closed Shut off spa immediately otherwise your jet pump may overheat and possibly burn out Make sure to open 3 jets at least 75 Knife Valves are partially or fully closed Shut off spa immediately otherwise your Jet Pump may overheat and possibly burn out Make sure to open all Knife Valves completely Nothing works except Air Blower Pump and it only pumps at very Page 24 Aries Spas e User Manual Slow speed Pump Blower Fuse on front of Equipment Pack has blown out Replace the fuse available at hardware and auto parts stores and try to restart Jet Pump and Air Blower Pump Nothing works except Air Blower Pump and Light The system has been incorrectly wired and is only receiving 110 power intead of 220 Call your electrician or call Aries Service Department for proper wir ing instructions
19. eed Valve on top of the lid Then unscrew the retaining ring by turn ing counterclockwise Once the retaining ring has been loosened lift the ring and the Filter lid Inside you will find an accordion folded fabric Cartridge Firmly pull up on the Cartridge to remove it Clean it by spraying with a high pressure nozzle If it appears to be heavily embedded with body oil or debris you can clean it in your dishwasher as the very hot water helps to break down the body oils If you choose to use this method do not add detergent and make sure that the dishwasher s drying cycle is turned off Note For convenience sake you may want to purchase an extra Filter Cartridge When one needs cleaning you can replace it with the other and soak the dirty Cartridge in a mild solution of swimming pool acid 50 parts water to 1 part acid or a 50 50 solu tion of household bleach overnight Then let Page 16 Aries Spas e User Manual it dry and shake or brush lightly This process helps to remove body oils and fine embedded particles resulting in the cleanest possible Cartridge with the least amount of effort If you use this method make sure to hose off the cartridge thoroughly after soaking and brushing to remove bleach or acid residue Before repositioning the Cartridge examine it for any tears or other dam age If damage is detected you will need to replace it Reposition the Cartridge in the filter cannister by revers
20. en the quick release nut on the right side of the heater to release air that has been trapped in the pipes then retighten Don t let the pump run for more than ten minutes without prime To do so could cause serious damage to your equipment If after 10 minutes your pump has not picked up prime wait 1 hour and try again to restore Page 22 Aries Spas e User Manual prime If you still can t start circulation then call Aries Service Depart ment for additional tips After prime has been restored reset Thermostat to desired temperature setting The Filter Cartridae is very dirty A clogged Filter Cartridge may not allow water to pass through to the spa To verify whether this is your problem remove the Filter Car tridge and reseal your filter without the Cartridge inside If the water now circulates properly clean your Filter Cartridge thoroughly as explained in Cleaning your filter If after cleaning it still restricts circulation it has probably become heavily embedded with debris and oil It will be necessary to replace the Cartridge Spa does not heat The Filter Cartridge is dirty causing insufficient water flow When your heater s interior flow valve senses low water flow this can be caused by a clogged Filter Cartridge it shuts the heater off until the flow is again sufficient protecting your heater from overheating and possibly burning out Thoroughly clean your Filter Cartridge and restart the equipment
21. ing the process you used to remove it When you have completed reassembling the filter reset the GFCI or otherwise turn on the spa Make sure that there are bubbles coming from the Circulating Jets If not refer to the Initial Start up section of this manual Once your Circulat ing Pump is operating properly return Thermostat to previous setting Also check to see that no water is leaking from around the mason jar lid If you detect any leaks turn off the power and remove the lid again With a small amount of Vasoline or marine lubricant lubricate the rub ber gasket on the underside of the spa lid Replace the lid as before and restart the Circulating Pump If leaking persists call Aries for assistance Water Treatment It is necessary to operate your Circulating Pump each day to properly filter water and distribute chemicals or generate ozone if your spa is equipped with optional Ozone Generator The time required will vary due to use and location We recommend operating the Circulating Pump around the clock to maintain water clarity and purity Water treatment is a somewhat specialized topic We will attempt to cover some of the basics but we recommend visiting a spa chemical store or the Aries Factory Also there are several good books available on the Page 17 Aries Spas e User Manual subject It is necessary to treat your spa s water for two important reasons 1 To keep the spa water free from harmful bac
22. mend running your spa on Low Speed Mode year round except for extremely hot months June July Aug during which we recommend the use of the Time Clock mode for operation during the evening or cooler hours The Circulating Pump is utilized for its economy in circulation filtering heating and sanitation of the water Circulation is activated in three dif ferent modes Thermostat Time Clock or Continuous An explanation of these modes are as follows Page 5 Aries Spas e User Manual Rocker Switch set to Low Speed Mode The common uses for Low Speed Mode are continuous filtration con stant operation of the Ozone Generator ON Hm i optional maintaining a precise and lt gt even temperature and aiding in freeze protection during colder weather Rocker Switch set to Time Clock Mode The Time Clock Mode offers daily filtration at selected intervals You can set up to 24 separate On Off cycles a day which can provide ad ditional protection in freeze control TIMER 9 management In this mode the Time Clock must be set to cycle at least 6 hours a day to insure proper filtration refer to Setting Your Time Clock Rocker 5witch set to Thermostat Mode In this mode when the Thermostat senses a temperature drop the Circu lating Pump is activated allowing the Y heater to operate until the desired tem EET perature is reached The Time Clock is active during this mode and will al
23. nt Can hear Air Blower motor but there are no bubbles in the spa The pipe may have become disconnected from the blower Locate the Air Blower and check to see if the pipe has become discon nected If so push the pipe back into the opening in the blower This pipe was intentionally left unglued Light won t turn on The air line between the light connection on the equipment pack and the Light button has become clogged or has come loose from the light button or the equipment Check and repair the air line in the same manner as described in Can hear pump running but water is not circulating above The light bulb is burned out In portable spas take off the back of the light and change the bulb Replacement bulbs can be found at most large automotive parts stores or at Aries Some inground spas are equipped with swimming pool type lights accessible from the front Contact your spa dealer for bulb replacement instructions Water in spa is ugly or smells bad Page 26 Water used to fill the spa was dirty or water in the piping or air channel of the spa was dirty It can take your spa a day or two to clear up when initially filled Run Circulating Pump continually In extreme cases especially when a spa has been filled with well water it may be necessary to drain and refill the spa using filtered water Water in the air tubes has become stagnant due to lack of circulation Make a habit of turning on the
24. r the largest flow push nozzle as far as it will go to either side of the slot Also the water pressure can be adjusted by turning the outer ring of the jet clockwise to decrease pressure or counterclockwise to increase pressure Heck Jets Neck Jets are normally found above the water level They can be turned on or off by pushing the nozzle inward off or pulling it outward on It is best to leave the Neck Jets off while not in use because they sometime inject the water above the normal water level of the spa splashing it out It is not required that the spa s water level cover these jets Circulation amp Recovery Jets Do not obstruct the flow of these jets or serious damage could occur The Circulation Jets are two jets usually located near the light and or interior spa Page 15 Aries Spas e User Manual steps One is a regular sized jet the other a very small jet After the water is circulated through your Circulating Pump it is returned to the spa via these two jets If your spa is equipped with an Ozone Generator described later in this manual the air bubbles coming from these jets contains the cleansing agent produced by the Ozone Generator If not equipped with an Ozone Generator the bubbles are merely air If your spa does not presently have an Ozone Generator one can be added at a later time The Recovery Jet is a small jet above the spa water level It looks the same as the small Circ
25. s 2 Starting your Circulating Pump ii 2 Equipment Pack Settings 4 Power Switch GEC desta I p Ra 4 GFCI Breaker Test and Reset Buttons 4 Equipment Pack Thermostat sass 5 Rocker Switch SCUINGS ses asp repre tai tao tui senses 5 IME C IOCIS ott a 7 Setting th TIME GlO CK a ovo bes ad vb od vadis 7 LIMIESWILER prc 7 Heater Indicator Light 8 Sbpa ide CoPtFols iios ER OE NA 8 Digital Temperature Readind 10 o sit gro seit 10 Interior EUROS eda eee it esses 10 Venturi Controls Air ControlS 10 Circulation FILUROS sea conte uasa ote uaa ated o oe 11 SUCTION FILINGS sui sss 11 Massage Jets 11 Aries Spas e User Manual Standard Jets c eor ob te sia silo ads 12 Whirlie JetS 777 12 POLO saree ieee ab ahi ote aes ce ATA aj 12 Heck dete ebd e ERR e 15 Circulation amp Recovery Jets 15 AIE IMETO ps DR CI PP 14 MAINTENANCE assis eich tel bob do a ad de 15 PIC Essa ao a raia 15 Cleaning Your FILO oec o 15 Water Trea
26. so activate the Circulating Pump during the periods set on the Time Clock Time Clock THERM F Page O Aries Spas e User Manual If you have set your Rocker Switch to the Time Clock Mode or the Ther mostat Mode then the settings on your Time Clock will determine when your spa will circulate and filter see Rocker Switch settings above The Time Clock is a 24 hour timer designed to control the heating and or circulating see Rocker Switch settings above of your spa water Setting the Time Clock If you have your Rocker Switch set to Time Clock Mode or Temperature Mode it is essential that you also set your Time Clock to cycle On Off or to remain always on at least 6 hours a day for proper filtration To set the Time Clock to the current time Grasp the Time Clock and rotate clockwise until the arrow in the cen ter aligns with the current time of day To set the Time Clock to cycle On Off Using your fingernails pull the time set tabs on the outer ring to ward you for the times when you wish the spa to operate if in proper Rocker Switch Settings above Each tab represents 30 minutes Do not try to remove the tabs They do not come off of the Time Clock If Rocker Switch is set to Time Clock Mode and no tabs are pulled outward the spa will not circulate or heat at all If Rocker Switch is set to Temperature Mode and no tabs are pulled outward the pump will only circulate when the water temperature falls below
27. teria and algae 2 To keep the water s percentage of acidity and alkalinity pH in bal ance so that your spa s equipment will not be corroded by acid or clogged by alkaline buildup Disinfectants There are several alternatives for disinfecting your spa including chemi cal disinfectants most notably bromine or chlorine products and non chemical methods such as ozone generators reverse ionizers etc Ask your spa specialist for a more detailed explanation The non chemical methods will not only sanitize your water but also help to stabilize the water s pH balance explained below This is be cause you aren t altering the balance by adding chemicals which have a pH factor of their own Bromine Chlorine Products To chemically treat against bacteria spa bromine and chlorine products are often used Many of these products come in self dispensing contain ers If you use these check frequently to make sure that your dispenser hasn t run out of chemical Also using a spa test kit test the water fre quently to make sure that your sanitizer is at acceptable levels Occasionally it is necessary to add a larger than ordinary quantity of disinfectant to remove body oils and protein wastes such as perspiration from the water This large dose or Shock Treatment can be purchased in handy packets or in bulk form Ozone Generator Ozone Generation is a method of sanitizing water that has been in general use since the late 1800
28. tment cc rr me 17 Disintectalite ssec 18 Bromine Chlorine ProdUCiS 18 Ozone Generator serra 18 Adjusting Pessoa 19 Draining VOUS Paises ott pets tribe tink C art eon s 20 Troubleshooting Guide i narra ben oiov sss ee p Aries Spas e User Manual Placement of Portable Spa Electrical Hookup Please refer to your equipment manual and contact a qualified electrician All spa equipment packs require a dedicated breaker not a GFCI type as one is built into your equipment pack The breaker should be 50 or 60 amp depending on equipment options single phase 220 volt service consisting of four wires two hot wires a neutral wire and a ground wire Wire size is determined by length of run but generally 8 wire for 0 50 feet and 6 wire for 51 feet is recommended This might vary depend ing on length of run or other unforeseen factors Any variation from this service will void warranty Location It is very important that your spa be located on a solid level foundation A filled spa is very heavy 3 000 to 4000 Ibs with most of the weight resting on the center portion Without firm support for the bottom of the spa settling can occur causing the outside edge or lip of the spa to carry the weight load pulling the spa out of shape Cement blocks are not acceptable unless they are concreted into place Aries Spas will not be responsibl
29. ulation Jet This jet is designed to draw air from the space between your spa water and the spa cover If your spa is equipped with an Ozone Generator this air is charged with the cleansing agent produced by the Ozone Generator The air and cleansing agent are rein troduced into your spa s water to efficiently get the maximum cleansing effect possible If your spa is not equipped with an Ozone Generator this fitting does nothing It is there to facilitate the addition of an Ozone Generator if one is desired at a later date Occasionally jets that look similar to the small Circulation Jets will be used in place of Neck Jets or Regular Jets in the spa These jets are not at tached to the Ozone Generator but rather are similar to standard jets The Circulation amp Recovery Jets are not adjustable Air Injectors Most Aries Spas contain 14 to 20 Air Injectors depending on the model of spa These are white or stainless steel fittings located in the seating area of your spa When you activate the Air Blower Pump by pressing the Aux button on your Spa side Control air is forced through little holes under the Air Injectors and the air escapes around the fitting The result is a stimulating gentle massage of tiny bubbles Page 14 Maintenance Aries Spas e User Manual As the Circulating Pump circulates the spa s water it passes through a filter removing dirt debris and body oils from your spa The Top Loading Pressure filter
30. utton operates the Air Blower Pump It forces air through the Air Injectors fittings in the spa seats that introduce air into the spa under pressure Light Button This button operates the Spa Light which is usually located in the step area of your spa L E D Indicator Lights There are several Indicator Lights on your Spa side Control They will light at certain times as described below Ready Light This light will illuminate when the water has reached the desired temper ature indicated by your Thermostat and is now ready to be enjoyed Heat Light This light will illuminate any time the heater is operating When the water reaches the desired temperature indicated by your Thermostat this light goes out and the Ready Light comes on It will also illuminate when the heater is not running in the following instance If the Rocker Switch is set to Time Clock Mode and the Time Clock is presently in the Off cycle but the Thermostat setting is call ing for heat The Circulating Pump controlled by the Time Clock cannot allow the water to heat but the spa water is not up to temperature and the Ready Light is not lit Jets Light This light will illuminate when the Jet Pump has been activated using Page 9 Aries Spas e User Manual the Jet Button above The Jet Pump circulates water at high speed through the various types of Massage Jets in your spa Digital Temperature Reading This digital readout displays
31. uttons To make sure that the GFCI breaker is operating properly press the black button labeled Off or Test If operating normally the Equipment Pack will shut off and the black button will pop out and require resetting The same will happen if water comes into contact with the components Page 4 Aries Spas e User Manual To reset push the red On or Reset button If the equipment has been wet and the black button immediately pops out again wait a sufficient amount of time for all moisture to evaporate and try to reset again If it continues to pop out call your spa dealer or Aries Equipment Pack Thermostat If you have a Spa side Thermostat make sure that the Thermostat on your Equipment Pack is set to Off or the minimum setting possible Otherwise malfunctions of both Thermostats could occur Set your Spa side Thermostat to the desired temperature range and set your equipment pack Thermostat to Off If you have no Spa side Ther mostat set your Equipment Pack Thermostat to the desired temperature The maximum heat setting will generally result in a water temperature of 104 107 Use a spa thermometer and your personal preference as a guide in setting the Thermostat If the outside temperature is very warm and you have inadvertently over heated the water in the spa it will take some time to cool down You can add ice to the water to speed the cooling process Rocker Switch Settings We recom
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