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1. ARIES SPAS BY ARIES ACRYLIC MFG INC ty I kd 5 M n Eom Eat TTE atate uL uH Pic EE E Ma e a OWNER S MANUAL ARIES SPAS BY ARIES ACRYLIC MANUFACTURING INC 4176 I 30 EAST ROCKWALL TEXAS 75087 ARIES SPAS OWNER S MANUAL Copyright 2001 Aries Acrylic Mfg Inc 4176 l 30 Fast Rockwall Texas 75087 e 972 771 6286 Printed in the USA Aries Spas e User Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTROCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of injury do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times A wire connector is provided on this unit to connect a mini mum No 8 AWG 8 4mm solid copper conductor between this unit and any metal equipment metal enclosures of electri cal equipment metal water pipe or conduit within 5 feet 1 5 m of the unit WARNING This product is provided with a ground fault circuit interrupter on the side of the control box beneath the spa The GFCI must be tested before each use With the prod uct operating open the service door If the product stops oper ating this merely indicates that the door is equipped with an electrical interlock Next push the test button on the GFCI and close the service door The product should not operate Now open the service door push the reset button on the GFCI and close the service door The product should now operate nor m2. High Limit Switch 12 to reset 12 Hydrotherapy Jets 14 Initial Start up of spa 3 Injectors 7 18 Interior Fittings 12 Internal Clock 10 J Jet Pump 13 14 28 Malfunction 28 Jets 15 14 Circular 15 Circulation 4 15 29 Closed 28 Neck 16 17 Recovery 17 Roto 16 Standard 15 Jets A Light 9 Jets B Light 9 Jets Button 8 K Knife Valve 4 26 27 28 L L E D Indicator Lights 8 Leaking 30 LED Display Inversion 9 Light 8 Malfunction 29 30 Page b Light Button 8 Lights Indicator 8 Limit Switch 28 Location of Spa 2 M Massage Jets 15 14 N Neck Jets 16 17 Water Level at 5 O Ozone Generator 17 21 22 32 P pH 21 22 Lowering 25 Raising 25 With Ozone Generators 22 Placement of Portable 5pa 1 Pump Circulating 22 Initial 5tartup 5 Malfunction 26 Q Quick Couplers 50 R Recovery Jets 17 Reset Button 5 RotoJet 16 5 Set Light 9 Setting 12 24 Modes 11 Shock Treatment 22 Siphoning Water 25 Skimmer 15 29 Water Level at 5 26 Spa Side Controls 6 Special Features 9 Staining How to prevent 23 Standard Jets 15 Suction Fittings 13 14 Suctions 29 Surface of Spa 24 T Temperature Adjustment 6 Temperature Increase Decrease Arrows 7 Temperature Readout 7 Temperature Readout Display Inversion 9 Test Button 5 Thermostat on Spa Side Control 6 Setting Desired Temperature 7 Setting During Freezing Temp 12 Thermostat Setting 26 Top Loading Pressure Filter 18 26 T
3. 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 Filling your Spa Your spa should be filled with water to approximately the bottom slit in the skimmer to identify see picture of skimmer in the Suctions Fittings section of this manual The water level should never be below the regu lar or whirling jets but should never cover any neck jets the recovery jet see Jets section for picture or built in pillows Do not overfill spa Starting your Circulating Pump Turn on your home circuit breaker and service disconnect if applicable Push the red reset button on the GFCI located on the right side of the black equipment box Within 5 seconds the continuous running circula tion pump should come on and start moving water If within a few seconds water is not observed flowing from Return Jets see Jets section for description lift the acrylic lid that covers your Top Loading Pressure Filter and Equipment Box Page 5 Aries Spas e User Manual release any trapped air by turning the Bleed Valve the small valve lo cated on the filter lid counterclockwise until you hear a release of air Do not totally unscrew or remove the Bleed Valve Do not remove the black locking ring of the filter lid at this time or serious damage could occur Opening the Bleed Valve will allow any trappe
4. Manual Any water that was spilled into the filter cartridge housing during the filter cleaning process will eventually run down the canister and create the appearance of a leak This will stop once all spilled water evapo rates No action need be taken on your part except to make sure that the dripping doesn t continue see below The filter cannister lid wasn t replaced correctly or there are problems with the lid s O Ring Make sure to turn off power to the Circulating Pump then remove filter lid Check the Filter Lid O Ring for damage or brittleness Lubricate or replace if necessary Make sure the O Ring is seated properly in the groove of the lid Replace lid making sure that it doesn t cross thread and tighten sufficiently Water in spa is ugly or smells bad Water used to fill the spa was dirty or water in the piping of the spa was dirty It can take your spa a day or two to clear up when initially filled Make sure your spa is in the 24 Hour Mode and running continuously 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 is not being circulated sufficiently Make sure your spa is in the 24 Hour Mode and running continuous ly so that the Ozonator if so equipped or chemicals will be properly mixed in the water We recommend running the Circulating Pump continuously for maximum circulation and filtration Filter Cartridge is
5. against bacteria spa bromine is often used Many brands come in self dispensing containers If you use these check fre quently to make sure that your dispenser hasn t run out of chemical Also using a spa test kit test the water frequently to make sure that your Page 1 Aries Spas e User Manual sanitizer is at acceptable levels The use of chlorine products are not recommended for acrylic spas such as Aries Spas 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 s Most of the bottled drinking water today is puri fied by ozone as part of the process The Ozone Generator uses ultraviolet rays to purify the water Because this method of sanitizing uses much less chemicals chemical residue in the spa water is lessened Also because you are not adding as many products with their own pH factor see below the pH of your spa water stays balanced 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 ac
6. clogged with body oils or 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 If the filter is difficult to clean and is over a year old it is probably time to replace it The water has not been chemically treated or there is a chemical imbalance See the section on water treatment elsewhere in this manual Page 51 Aries Spas e User Manual Page 32 If spa is equipped with Ozone Generator or other non chemical 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 Make sure your spa is in the 24 Hour Mode and running continu ously It is recommended that the Circulating Pump runs continually so that your Ozone Generator can operate round the clock Algae has grown in the piping system of the spa Make sure Ozona tor if so equipped is working properly or that sanitizers are at the proper level Use Spa Algaecide to kill algae and continue to use in maintenance doses to keep it from returning If necessary use the Deep Cleaning of Plumbing Lines method in the Maintenance Section of this manual Appendix A e Electrica
7. for double jet pump system 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 78 wire for 0 50 feet and 6 wire for 51 feet is recommended This might vary depending on length of run or other unforeseen factors Any varia tion from this service will void warranty The control enclosure should be installed such that the heater housing is in a level horizontal position and the bottom of the enclosure is approxi mately four inches above ground level All Aries Spas are designed to be permanently connected units consisting of pumps heater light fixture and Spa Side Control Page 1 Aries Spas e User Manual It is the responsibility of the spa owner to insure that electrical connec tions are made by a qualified electrician in accordance with the National Electric Code and any local and State Electrical Codes in force at the time of installation These connections must be made in accordance with the wiring diagrams found inside the control box and the wiring diagrams within this manual This equipment has been designed to operate on 60 Hz alternating current only and at 240 Volts Make sure that power is not applied while performing any electrical installation A copper bonding lug has been provided on the electrical equipment pack to allow connection to local grounded points The ground wire must be at least 8 guage solid coppe
8. have hot summer temperatures heat can accumulate in the spa water Sunlight and hot ambient air temperatures can send spa water temperatures soaring To Page 10 Aries Spas e User Manual combat this problem a special 12 Hour Circulation Mode is available Warning Never use the 12 Hour Mode in Wintertime or when freezing weather could occur This disables the Freeze Protection and could cause water in your equipment or lines to freeze causing serious damage Aries will not warranty against freeze damage caused when spa has been left in the 12 Hour Mode To convert from 24 hour operation to 12 hour operation of the Circula tion push the Light button and while depressing it push the Jets but ton 24H will appear in the LED area of the topside This stands for 24 hour or continuous running of the Circulation system This is the mode the spa is set in when it leaves the factory and it should remain this way at all times unless an excessive heat buildup occurs Release the Light button and immediately push the Jets button again 12H should now appear in the LED screen After 5 seconds the SET light will go off and the circulation pump will shut down To return to the 24 Hour Mode use the same method described above until 24H is displayed Initially after setting to the 12 Hour Mode the Circulation Pump will stay off for 24 hours Then the Circulating Pump will come on and run for 12 hours
9. then shut off for 12 hours This will repeat until the mode is changed back to 24 Hour Mode During the off period jet and blower functions are still available to be used but the heater will not operate It is recommended that when you initially set to the 12 Hour Mode that you do this in the late evening This will cause the Pumps to start 24 hours later and its running time will be during the night in the cooler period Freeze Protection In an Aries Continuous Circulating Spa the potential for freeze dam Page 11 Aries Spas e User Manual age is almost nonexistent With the addition of the Auto Purge function freeze damage is very rare and is most common with spas that have been drained for the winter Aries recommends never draining a spa or leaving a spa drained at any time of the year especially for the winter Regardless of draining proce dures used there will always be a small amount of water remaining in the plumbing lines In wintertime this water can freeze and expand causing serious damage to your plumbing and equipment systems Aries Spas does not warranty freeze damage done to spas left drained Internal High 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 than normal condition This can happen when your filter is clogged or dir
10. to evaporate and try to reset again If it continues to pop out call your spa dealer or Aries Factory Spa Side Controls Your Aries Spa equipment is composed of state of the art microproces sor circuitry similar to that of a home computer All user functions and operational changes are done via the Top Side spa control Setting the Desired Temperature The Thermostat can be set to temperatures within a range from 80 through 106 as described below If you try to adjust lower than 80 the display will cycle back to the highest degree 106 If you try to adjust above 106 the display will circle back to 80 Use the digital readout and your personal preferences as a guide in adjust ing the thermostat Page 6 IMPORTANT At no time should the temperature be set or left at 81 This is a programming Spa Side Controls setting and you could unintentionally permanently alter the operational system Permanent damage to internal programming can occur and will not be warranted WARNING Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia The causes symptoms and effects of hyperthermia may be described as follows Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 37 C 98 6 F The symptoms of hyperthermia include drowsiness lethargy and an increase in the internal Aries Spas e User Manual temperature of the body The e
11. to see the water returning to the spa via the Circulation amp Recovery Jets The Top Skimmer is not drawing everything in This is normal and takes no action on your part Your spa s Circulating Pump moves small volumes of water over long periods of time for efficiency Eventually the surface items are drawn into the filter Nothing works except Air Blower Pump and Light The system has been incorrectly wired and is only receiving 110 power instead of 220 Call your electrician or call Aries Service Department for proper wir ing instructions 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 30 minute run time to prevent overheating if user should forget to turn off Wait a minute then turn reactivate blower Air Blower Pump s Internal High Limit has been tripped The pump has become overheated The internal switch will reset itself after the unit has cooled sufficiently Wait 20 minutes or so and try to turn on again Page 29 Aries Spas e User Manual 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 le
12. you use this method make sure to hose off the cartridge thoroughly after soaking and brush ing 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 reversing the process you used to remove it When you have completed reassembling the filter reset the GFCI or otherwise turn on the spa The Circulating Pump will come on immediately You should see water starting to flow from the Return Jets and hear bubbling and gurgling This is air being purged from the system To remove any remaining air momentarily turn counterclock wise the black Bleed Valve on top of the filter lid When water starts to spray out turn valve clock wise til closed 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 Circulating Pump is operating properly return Thermostat to previous setting Filter Cartridge 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 rubber gasket on the underside of the spa lid Re place the lid as before and restart the Circulating Pump If leaking per sists call Aries Service Department for assistance Pa
13. Blower is turned on and left running it will automatically turn off after 30 minutes For more information please refer to Air Injector Fittings section in Page 7 Aries Spas e User Manual this manual Light Button Bac Function Buttons This button operates the Spa Light which is usually located in the step area of your spa Push the button once and the light will turn on Push it again and the light will turn off A special Good Night function of the Light Button turns off all Jet and Blower pumps when the light is turned off This allows the user to leave the spa for the evening without having to turn off several compo nents Jets Button This button operates the all the different types of hydrotherapy massage jets in your spa Press the button and the Jet Pump will turn on Press again and the Jet Pump will turn off On spas equipped with 2 Jet Pumps each press of the button puts the spa through one step of the following cycle 1 Jet Pump A turns on 2 Jet Pump B turns on both pumps are now running 3 Jet Pump A turns off Jet Pump B will still be running 4 Both Pumps turn off If left running the Jet Pump will turn off automatically after 30 minutes L E D Indicator Lights There are several Indicator Lights on your Spa side Control They will light at certain times as described below Set Indicator Light Page 8 Aries Spas e User Manual As you adjust to your desired temperatu
14. CI to turn spa off and call the Aries Spas Factory immediately Do not go on to the next step or serious damage may occur to your spa equip ment pack Once you are sure that the Circulating Pump motor is circulating the wa ter proceed to the next section Controls Power Switch GFCI Your Aries Spa Equipment Pack is provided with a ground fault cir cuit interrupter GFCI This GFCI may look and or operate similar to one you may have in your home but know that it is a highly special ized device exclusive to your Aries Spa It is located on the right side of the Equipment Pack not on the face of the equipment pack Electrical problems within the spa equipment are monitored by this device If any potential shock situation does occur this device will interrupt the power supply thereby removing the potential of danger to equipment and or hu man occupants You can use this GFCI as a system On Off switch GFCI Breaker Test and Reset Buttons To make sure that the GFCI breaker is operating properly press the black button labeled 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 To reset push the red Reset button If the equipment has been wet and the black button immediately pops out again wait a sufficient amount of Page 5 Aries Spas e User Manual time for all moisture
15. RANSFORMER Page 54 Index 5ymbols 12 Hour Mode 10 24 Hour Mode 10 A Acrylic Surface 24 Adjustment Arrows 7 Adjustment Temperature Readout 7 Air Blower 7 18 Malfunctions 29 30 Air Button 18 Air Control See Venturi Control Air Controls 12 Air Injectors 7 18 Air Light 9 Air Lock 5 28 Algae 23 32 Algaecides 25 Auto Purge 5ystem 10 B Bleed Valve 19 26 on Startup 4 5 Blower 7 Malfunctions 29 50 Blower Button 7 Bottom Suction 14 29 Bottom Suctions 14 Bromine 21 C Cartridge Filter 19 27 28 51 Cleaning 18 19 27 28 31 Chlorine 21 Circuit Breaker 26 Circular Jets 15 Circulating Jets 29 Circulating Pump 14 22 32 Aries Spas e User Manual Initial Startup 3 Malfunction 26 Circulation Fittings 13 Circulation Jets 4 13 Circulation Modes 10 Cleansing 10 Clock 10 D Digital Controls 6 Digital Temperature Reading 7 Disinfectants 21 Display Inversion 9 Draining Spa 12 25 E Electrical Diagram Electronic Control 55 Electrical Connections 54 Electrical Hookup 1 26 F Filling spa 3 Filter 18 Cartridge 19 27 28 31 Cleaning 18 19 27 28 31 Top Loading Pressure 18 26 Freeze Protection 11 12 Freezing Temperatures 12 Function Buttons 7 G GFCI 3 5 18 26 30 GFCI Reset Button 5 26 30 GFCI Test Button 5 Good Night Feature 10 Good Night Function 8 Page a Aries Spas e User Manual H Hard water damage 23 Heat Light Spa Side Control 9
16. ally If the product fails to operate in this manner there is a ground current flowing indicating the possibility of an electric shock Disconnect the power until the fault has been identified and corrected Aries Spas e User Manual DANGER Risk of Accidental Drowning Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent unauthorized access by children To avoid accidents ensure that children cannot use this spa un less they are supervised at all times DANGER Risk of injury The suction fittings in this spa are sized to match the specific water flow created by the pump Should the need arise to replace the suction fittings or the pump be sure that the flow rates are compatible DANGER Risk of Electric Shock Install at least 5 feet 1 5 m from all metal surfaces As an alternative a spa may be installed within 5 feet of metal surfaces if each metal surface is permanently connected by a minimum No 8 AWG 8 4 mm solid copper conductor to the wire connector on the terminal box that is provided for this purpose DANGER Risk of Hlectric Shock Do not permit any elec tric appliance such as a light telephone radio television within 5 feet 1 5M of a spa WARNING To reduce the risk of injury e The water in the spa should never exceed 40 C 104 F Water temperatures between 38 C 100 F and 40 C are considered safe for a healthy adult Lower water tem peratures are recommended for young children and whe
17. blem Possible Causes Solutions Spa Equipment does not operate Nothing works GFCI has possibly tripped or may be turned off 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 or isn t provided with proper power Refer to wiring directions in your equipment manual If you have ques tions call your spa dealer or the factory 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 If they are fully down they must be turned one half turn before pulling open 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 loosen but do not remove 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 turn open the hose bib drain and allow some water to run out You may need
18. cals 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 Preventing Hard Water or Staining Damage In some instances water from you city source or well is extremely hard or contains excessive minerals There are several good products that can be added in maintenance doses to prevent staining or hard water buildup Check with your local pool and spa supply or Aries Preventing Algae In some cases if Ozone if so equipped or chemical levels temporarily fall algae can begin to grow in your spa s piping Once growing normal levels of Ozone or chemicals are usually not sufficient to completely kill the roots of the algae Spa algaecide is available at most pool and spa supply stores and at Aries It can be used in maintenance doses to prevent Page 25 Aries Spas e User Manual algae Caring for your Spa 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 Ine
19. ck installations especially after spa has been drained and refilled After turning system off locate the Quick Coupler it is black and has ridges to aid in gripping 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 7596 Open by turn ing their outer ring counterclockwise 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 If they are locked rotate the handle one half turn and then pull up Page 28 Aries Spas e User Manual One of the Bottom Suction Fittings in the footwell area isn t working The suction is a suction for the circulating pump Your spa should have 3 or more Bottom Suctions One of these is used to return water to the Circulating Pump the others return water to the Jet Pumps The Jet Pumps are large pumps that move a great deal of water and the pull from their suctions is very noticeable The Circulat ing Pump is very small for energy efficiency and moves water at a much slower pace You will not be able to see or feel the pull of its bottom suction but will be able
20. cotte enor eut eiat ee Adjusting Pessina ee Preventing Hard Water or Stain Damage 25 Freventing Alda oasis oap USER means eb ele asian he e5 Caring For Your Spa s uffdce ee 2 Aries Spas e User Manual Deep Cleaning of Plumbing LinesS 2 23 318168479085 588 25 Troubleshooting Guide RAN ERR E ERE 26 Appendix A Electrical ConnectiONS sass 535 Electrical Diagram for Electronic Controls 55 Electrical Connections for Electronic Controls 55 viii Aries Spas e User Manual Installation of Portable Spa HAVE YOUR ELECTRICIAN READ BEFORE INSTALLATION BE GINS See appendix A for wiring diagram Please contact a qualified electrician to wire your spa All Aries Spas have a High current GFCI ground fault current interrupt er built in A standard circuit breaker is required in your circuit supply panel Do not use a GFCI type breaker in your supply panel All Aries Spas require a 220 volt supply circuit consisting of four wires Use 6 AWG wire copper conductors only All metal components of the equipment assemby have bonding lugs These lugs should be connected together with a minimum 6 AWG cop per conductor All spa equipment packs require a dedicated breaker The breaker should be 50 amp 60 amp
21. d air to be purged and some gurgling or bubbles may come from the Return Jets Once a steady stream of water starts spurting from the Bleed Valve retighten by turning in a clockwise direction until hand tight For more information on the Bleed Valve see the Top Loading Pressure Filter section of this manual 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 1 Listen to make sure that the Circulating Pump motor is run ning 2 Make sure that the Knife T shaped Valves are open These valves are located on either side of the black control box They are opened if the handles are extended as far out as they will go When opened you should be able to see either the exposed silver rod or a red retainer clip 3 Recheck the Bleed Valve on the filter lid to make sure you have Page 4 Aries Spas e User Manual released all trapped air Sometimes draining a small amount of water from the Hose Bib located by the Equipment Pack is also helpful for releasing an air lock If you have tried all the above and there is still no visible water flow coming from the Circulation Jets STOP Push the black Test button on the GF
22. ed off main power switch or GFCI Release any excess air in the Filter by turning the small plastic Bleed Valve on top of the lid Then unscrew the retaining ring by turning counterclockwise Once the retaining ring has been loosened lift the ring and the Filter lid Inside you will find an accordion folded fabric Car tridge Firmly pull up on the Cartridge to remove it Spray the cartridge with high pressure water from your water hose The use of a pressure gun or nozzle is recommended to ensure that the water cleanses between the accordion like pleats of the filter Start at the top working your way down while rotating it around If it appears to be heavily embedded with body oil or debris you can clean it in your X dishwasher as the very hot water helps to Filter Lid break down the body oils If you choose to use this method do not add deter gent 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 solution of household bleach Page 19 Aries Spas e User Manual overnight Then let 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
23. ergy efficient design you will probably not feel water passing into the bottom suction fitting that is connected to this system Skimmer Hydrotherapy Massage Bottom Suctions Jets 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 These jets massage sore muscles and stimulate and increase blood circu lation to aid in the recovery of injured body parts Most spa owners agree that this is the single most beneficial function of their spa 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 Page 14 Aries Spas e User Manual ly Because of this the jets described below may not be identical with those being used at the time of your spa s manufacture Standard 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 or outer ring depending on the model clockwise By closing one jet the pressure in the other jets is increased Do not close more than four jets at one time Doing so can damage the plumbing system of your spa You can adjust the flow from the jet by aiming the nozzle in t
24. ffects of hyperthermia include 0 Unawareness of impending hazard Failure to perceive heat Failure to recognize the need to exit the spa Physical inability to exit the spa Fetal damage in pregnant women Unconsciousness and danger of drowning gt gt S ooo WARNING The use of alcohol drugs or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia Digital Temperature Readout Adjustment Readout The Spa Side Control has a digital readout of the spa s water temperature It is not uncommon for the temperature shown to vary from the actual water temperature by a few degrees This readout also displays the de sired temperature as you reset see below Increase Up and Decrease Down Arrows To increase the water temperature push the up arrow button shaped like a triangle To decrease the temperature push the down arrow but ton As you make adjustments the digital temperature readout which pre viously showed the actual water temperature will temporarily show the desired temperature you are adjusting to Once the desired temperature is displayed release the adjustment arrow Function Buttons Air Button This button 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 They resemble saltshaker tops Push the air button and the Air Blower will come on Push it again and the Blower will shut off If the Air
25. ge 20 Aries Spas e User Manual Water Treatment One of the benefits of Aries Continuous Circulating System is water treatment If you are sanitizing with chemicals this system will effective ly stir water to aid in the mixture of chemicals and water If your spa is ozone equipped continuous injection of ozone will create a nearly chemi cal and maintenance free spa 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 subject It is necessary to treat your spa s water for two important reasons 1 To keep the spa water free from harmful bacteria 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 To chemically treat
26. he desired direction Circular Jets The There are several versions of these jets but they are all distinguished by their circular flow of water Some allow you to adjust the diameter of the flow pattern Certain designs have two circles that overlap each other when operating Standard Jet One model has an exterior that looks like a honeycomb and has a cir cular jet behind the honeycomb baffles The water can only escape at the individual holes thereby creating a pulsing circular effect RotoJet The RotoJet is optional and is not available on all models Circular Jet Page 15 Aries Spas e User Manual The RotoJet is the big brother of the Circular Jet and is the largest jet you will have in your spa It uses a large volume of water for a deep muscle massage The RotoJet s nozzle can be adjusted to three different positions to in crease 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 For 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 Neck Jets Neck Jets are normally found above the RotoJet water level They can be turned on or off by pus
27. hing the nozzle inward off or pulling it outward on It is best to leave the Neck Jets off while not in use be cause they sometime inject the water above the normal water level of the spa splashing it out These jets are designed to be above the waterline and should not be covered by water Circulation amp Recovery Jets Do not obstruct the flow of these jets or serious damage Neck Jets could occur The Circulation Jets are two Page 16 Aries Spas e User Manual jets usually located near the light and or interior spa 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 Circulation 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 Recovery Jet L the cleansing agent produced by Circulation Jet R the Ozone Generator The air and cleansing agent are reintroduced in
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29. idity 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 Page 2 Aries Spas e User Manual 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 should have a pH test included After testing 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 this product is acid it should be in powder or dry form Use of liquid acid is not recommended If the pH level is too low the water is too acidic use one of the pH raising products available 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 adjust pH gradually Remember it is easy to add but difficult to remove chemicals from your water 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 to 30 000 gals Proper dilution of these chemi
30. l Connections Aries Spas e User Manual ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM FOR ELECT ONIC CONTROLS THERMOST AT HI LIMIT Kl K2 HOT A ae QoS HOT B 1 zy NEUTRAL K3 _ PUMP COMMON CURRENT SENSOR ONTHE BACK OF THE GFCI HI LIMIT K14 e DSL O Lo Roo 0 OT gt af LY 0 6A TO LOW VOLTAGE GROUND ANDES COL 72 K5 O_O OPEN NEUTRAL CE PUMP 2SPEED PUMP 20N K K8 J5 PUMP2 7 CON F1 JETS B 9 Cu SA e PUMP 1 SPEED PUMP 1 ON uc K10 J6PUMP 1 e6009 P amp 5 LL oot Soot So 20 OZONE J7 OZONE 0 K11 Pe F4 OG O ONMO 20A AIR SPEED AIR ON KI2 Ki3 J8 AIR aoo da AS 5 O o O4 Page 55 Aries 5pas e User Manual Appendix A e Electrical Connections ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR ELECTRONIC CONTROLS J13 SPA TRANS FORMER JACKS SPASIDE JACKS PRESSURE SWITCH 2030A 60A O Ba HIGH LIMIT SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR POWER SWITCH 30 4 60 EX i 120 VAC A i 120 VAC B H i e NEUTRAL B E GROUND ES e PUMP2FUSE FI ai ki E n e E oe OZONE JACK N BLOWER FUSE F4 s j BLOWER JACK Ji T
31. lders The Top Loading Pressure filter is most commonly used due to its ease of cleaning and maintenance It is available in the majority of Aries Spa models Cleaning Your Filter Cleaning of the filter is the single most important maintenance procedure that a new spa owner can perform Aries recommends 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 Filter 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 elec trical panel that powers the spa Once power to the spa has been termi nated you may proceed to clean your Filter Page 18 Aries Spas e User Manual 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 Do not open the filter case while the Circulating Pump is operating or serious bodily injury could occur 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 turn
32. n spa use exceeds 10 minutes iv Aries Spas e User Manual e Since excessive water temperatures have a high po tential for causing fetal damage during the early months of pregnancy pregnant or possibly pregnant women shouldn t limit spa water temperatures to 38 C 100 F Before entering a spa the user should measure the water temperature with an accurate thermometer since the tolerance of water temperature regulating devices varies The use of alcohol drugs or medication before or during spa use may lead to unconsciousness with the pos sibility of drowning e Persons suffering from obesity or with a medical his tory of heart disease low or high blood pressure circulato ry system problems or diabetes should consult a physician before using a spa e Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a spa since some medications may affect heart rate blood pressure and circulation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 refe
33. nd refilling the water at least once a year Before draining your spa turn off spa s Main Power Switch or GFCI 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 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 the 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 25 Aries Spas e User Manual Troubleshooting Guide Pro
34. ng 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 Page 27 Aries Spas e User Manual Internal High Limit switch may be tripped If the water temperature in the heater tube gets too hot 106 spa water the high limit switch will trip and turn off the heater to protect the spa equipment from overheating If this occurs the word HI will be dis played in the LED readout area of the Topside Control To reset push the Light or Jets Button It may take several hours or overnight in warm weather for the tem perature to fall low enough for the High Limit to be reset A clogged dirty Filter Cartridge can cause High Limit Switch 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 There is an air lock inside the Jet Pump system this is a common problem in in de
35. on After you have used the spa you may turn off the spa light by depressing the Light Button and turn off all the Jet and Air Blower Pumps simul taneously If you didn t have the spa light on and want to use this feature simply push the Light Button once to turn on light then push it again to shut off the light and all Jet and Blower Pumps simultaneously Auto Purge Cleansing Your Aries Spa is equipped with an Auto Purge System that automatically turns on all pumps for a few seconds each day This daily flushing of lines is important to the overall sanitization of the water eliminating stagnant water in unused jet lines This is an automatic feature and takes no effort on your part It takes place daily at the moment the internal clock was last reset see below Internal Clock In the effort to improve and simplify the operations of spas we have eliminated the traditional hard to set timeclock and replaced it with a much simpler to use design Start time of the clock is mostly insignificant except for the auto purge or 12 hour circulation modes The start time is reset every time the power is reset after being turned off regardless of method of disconnect When changing from the 24 hour to 12 hour circulation mode the clock is reset at the time you initiate the change 24 Hour 12 Hour Circulation Modes Aries recommends leaving the Circulation Mode set in 24 Hour Mode except during severely hot weather conditions In areas that
36. op Skimmer 29 Twelve Hour Mode 10 Twenty Four Hour Mode 10 V Venturi Controls 12 W Water Smelly or Dirty 31 Water level in Spa 5 26 27 Water Treatment 21 Aries Spas e User Manual Page c
37. os the maker of Lucite 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 acrylic surface acrylic repair be comes necessary There are repair kits available at most spa supply stores Deep Cleaning of Plumbing Lines Occasionally spas that are not used for long periods of time will develop white flaky stuff floating on the surface This stuff is usually algae and can be removed Algae Treatments or by draining and refilling But sometimes a simple drain and refill of the spa is not enough Occasion ally a deep cleaning or flushing of the spa s internal plumbing system is necessary to remove buildup of algae growth To accomplish this first turn the heater off by lowering the desired tem perature Add common bleach to the spa water One gallon for 7 spas and two gallons for 8 spas Run the Jet Pump and Air Blower Pump for 5 minutes Then let the water sit for 20 minutes Run jets and blower again Let sit again Repeat this several times as needed Finally drain the spa and refill with fresh water Install a new filter cartridge This is the best method for deep cleaning of the internal plumbing Draining your 5pa Page 24 Aries Spas e User Manual Occasionally it may become necessary to drain your spa for thorough cleaning or other reasons Aries recommends draining a
38. r 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 Important Safety Instructions ccc cece ii ADOULTNIS MANUAL edese aaa V WAS bea OT vos exis e babe Edi die xa edes oS Pest S 1 Electrical 0 4 bri iade via aua va c RS 1 Replacement of 00 2 LOCAL OM P 2 0862 5168 terete dulce dele he tah n cc 5 Initial StartUp oou vesc t e ene c e int eadem ua aae a qum 3 Filing VOU DE esses 5 Starting your Circulating PUMP eens eens 3 Eqg ipment Facies pi Eoo OR CER ugar yan SUED Ra 5 Power Switch OGFCI sss 5 GFCI Breaker Test and Reset Buttons 5 Spa Side CONIFOIS sss 6 Digital Temperature Readout 7 Increase Decrease 7 F n tion BUTTONS iioi ooi Leto Ep a tae x EIER 7 Air P inre 7 LIGNE BUTON e E SSE 8 8 Jep DUTTON Sees L E D Indicator Lig
39. r and must be connected securely to a grouded metal structure Replacement of an existing control Follow the instructions above for the control installation so tht the proper settings are made for current and voltage that the spa was connected to The replacement electronic control was shipped with the temperature sensor mounted in the heater housing and does not require the connection of the temperature sensor mounted in the spa Location It is very important that your spa be located on a solid level foundation A filled spa is very heavy up to 5000 Ibs with most of the weight rest ing 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 accept able unless they are concreted into place A 4 thick concrete pad is the desired foundation If a balcony or deck is use they must support at least 75 pounds per square foot Aries Spas will not be responsible for damages incurred on spas placed on other than level solid surfaces Page 2 Aries Spas e User Manual If your spa is located near water sprinklers adjust or relocate them so that water will not hit the siding of the spa Gates giving access to the spa should be self closing and self locking for safety Operation Initial Start up Please read this section fully before attempting initial start up of your spa
40. re settings using the adjustment arrows the Set light will illuminate A few seconds after releasing the arrows the SET light will go off and the digital readout will again show the actual water temperature Jets B Light This light will illuminate when the second Jet Pump is activated This applies only to spas equipped with two Jet Pumps Jets A Light This light will illuminate when the Jet Pump is activated This applies to all Aries Spas Air Light This light will illuminate when the Air Blower Pump is activated Heat Light This light will illuminate any time the heater is operating When the water reaches the desired temperature previously set this light goes out An exception to this is if the spa is operating in the optional 12 hour operational mode described later In this mode the light may be on but the heater is not heating the water because the Circulating Pump is not moving any water through the heater By design 5pecial Features LED Display Inversion This feature allows the temperature to read right side facing when look ing at it from inside the spa Normally the temperature display reads right side facing when viewing from outside the spa To invert the display press and hold the light button then press the tem perature up arrow Release the light button The display is now inverted Page 9 Aries Spas e User Manual To change back perform this procedure again Good Night Functi
41. ter Your spa has two types of water fittings suction and return Some are designed to move water from the spa to the equipment suction fittings while others move water from the equipment to the spa return fittings 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 The spa s Jet Pump circulates water by pulling it from the spa via separate Bottom Suction Fitting and returns the water through the Massage Jets 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 when Page 15 Aries Spas e User Manual ever the Circulating Pump is running It is important that the perforated cover of the suction always be in place and in good condition If it is damaged or broken it must be replaced immediately Dangerous conditions may occur if the spa is operated with damaged or missing suction covers The Circulating Pump will draw water from one bot tom suction and the skimmer Because this pump is of a small en
42. to do this several times to purge all trapped air Page 6 Aries Spas e User Manual 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 hour and try again to restore 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 Cartridge 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 The Knife T shaped Valves may be partially or fully closed causi
43. to 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 normally resembling Page 17 Aries Spas e User Manual salt shaker tops located in the seating area of your spa When you acti vate the Air Blower Pump by pressing the Air button on your Spa side Control air is forced through these fittings to make stimulating tingly bubbles The source for this air is the inside the spa enclosure cabinet The air that passes through the blower absorbs some heat from the blower but it is not uncommon for the air to feel cool or colder than the spa water Maintenance Filter The most important function of the Circulating System is to run the spa water through the filter to remove dirt debris and body oils The filter cartridge is located inside the filter canister hidden by the round acrylic lid containing inset drink ho
44. ty enough to slow the water flow and water is trapped in the heater for longer than normal periods of time If the Limit Switch trips HI will be displayed on the temperature read out on your Topside Control To reset push the Light or Jet Button 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 or overnight Interior Fittings Venturi Controls Air Controls Venturi Controls are round knobs located on the lip or upper ledge of your spa Depending on the model your spa may have one or several Venturi Controls each operating a certain number of jets They control the amount of air that is mixed with the water coming through the jets Page 12 Aries Spas e User Manual To control the amount of air introduced into your jets turn the Venturi Control to the desired setting to any position from far counterclockwise maximum on to far clockwise minimum off For maximum air injection and a firmer massage turn the knob all the way Venturi counterclockwise For a more gentle massage turn toward clockwise When the jet pump is not running the venturis will do nothing It does not matter what position they are left in when you leave the spa Circulation Fittings All of the fittings under the water in your spa are considered circulation fittings They either circulate air or wa
45. vel if neces sary Make sure there is no standing water under equipment Reset 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 Department Light won t turn on 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 is dripping from plumbing near the equipment area of my spa Quick Coupler Union has become loose and needs tightening Your spa has been designed with Quick Coupler Unions on either side of the equipment so that any necessary servicing can be done easily Over time these unions can vibrate loose and start to leak You can tighten them by turning until hand tight If you see a union that has screws don t try to tighten the screws They merely hold the two parts of the union together If you turn the union to tighten and the leak gets worse try turning the other direction just cleaned my filter and water is dripping from the canister Water dropped or splashed into the filter area during cleaning has drained down Page 50 Aries Spas e User
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