Sundance Spas 850 Series User's Manual
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1. JETS The sensor pad labeled JETS controls the 2 speed pump 1 Pressing this sen sor cycles pump 1 from off to low speed to high speed and back to off JETS 2 On models with two jet pumps JETS 2 controls the high speed pump 2 Auto Turn Off Anytime a pump has been manually turned on it will automatically turn off after approximately 20 minutes If at this time you desire more jet operation you may simply turn the pump s back on Ill No 3 Top View Hot tub 1 Control Panel 8 Auxiliary Control Panel 2 Air Controls Cameo Optima and Altamar Only 3 Filter 9 Therapy Seat 4 Massage Selector Valve 1 10 Air Injectors b Whirlpool Jets 11 Hot tub Light N A Capri 12 Fragrance Dispenser 6 Therapy Jets Intelli Jets 13 Vertical Jets 7 Massage Selector Valve 2 N A Capri 14 Footwell suction fittings and filters Location of features varies by model Page 17 wan wan T der NS pi 5 y SELECTING THE DESIRED MASSAGE ACTION Your Sundance hot tub is to allow you to customize the massage action you desire Customizing the Massage Most Sundance Models incorporate Massage Selectors which allow you to customize the massage and performance by diverting water between various jet systems In the Optima Cameo and Marin one Massage Selector controls the therapy jets and whirlpool jets The other Massage Sel2. HOSN3S 323905 LINIT IH MENT eu TANVd HOLIMS a TOULNOD WALSAS a Page 35 Sundance Spas 14525 Monte Vista Ave Chino CA 91710 Part 6530 316 Rev B 2001 Sundance Spas Inc
3. 30 Display Messages ik ia en ka enn e n e an kape lake a ae n 30 Troubleshooting 32 Electrical Wiring Diagram essere nennen 34 Typical Spa Wiring Diagrams 35 Important Hot Tub Owner Information Your Sundance hot tub is constructed to the highest stan dards and is capable of providing many years of trouble free use However because heat retentive materials are utilized to insulate the hot tub for efficient operation an uncovered hot tub surface directly exposed to sunlight and high tem peratures for an extended period is subject to permanent damage Damage caused by exposing the hot tub to this abuse is not covered by warranty We recommend that you always keep the hot tub full of water when it is exposed to direct sunlight and that you keep the Sundance insulating cover in place at all times when the hot tub is not in use Read and carefully follow the requirements for your hot tub s support base found in the section titled Locating Your Sundance Hot Tub Sundance Spas constantly strives to offer the finest hot tubs available therefore modifications and enhancements may be made which affect the specifications illustrations and or instructions contained herein FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device pursuant to Part 15 of the F
4. It may seem like your are overtorquing the jet internal between positions A B however additional force is necessary at position A to unlatch its retaining mechanism from the wall fitting 2 Fill a clean bucket with tap water and immerse jet internal Rotate submersed jet internal s nozzle in a circular motion while moving it back and forth allowing water to flow through both ends of the jet This motion allows slow moving water to wash back through the jet bearing and dislodge any debris that might be lodged in the bearing Clean each jet internal for approximately 1 to 2 minutes twice a year or when a particular jets rotation appears sluggish jerky or obstructed 3 Reinstall jet internal by inserting it in any jet opening of the same jet type Rotate the jet internal clockwise with light pressure until your feel the retaining mechanism snap in place The jet s nozzle should rotate freely to the left or right using only fingertip pressure lf jet rotation appears sluggish or obstructed at this time repeat steps 2 3 until condition clears If condition persists contact dealer for technical support Page 26 MAINTAINING THE WOOD CABINET With time and exposure to the elements the wood on your hot tub will tend to lose its new appearance Protecting or reviving the wood surfaces is a fairly simple process Light sanding with fine grit sandpaper will help smooth any roughness and regular applications of a penetrating woo
5. 31 T 44 NS a Troubleshooting Procedures In the unlikely event your hot tub is not working the way you believe it should please first review all the installation and operating instructions in this manu al and check the message on the panel display second if you are still not sat isfied it is working properly please follow the appropriate troubleshooting instructions PROBLEM PROCEDURE NONE OF THE Check the control panel lights COMPONENTS 1 If there are letters or symbols displayed on the OPERATE i e screen refer to the previous section to pump blower light determine meaning and action required 2 If nothing appears on the screen a Check the household circuit breaker b Contact you dealer or authorized service center PUMP DOES Depress Jets sensor NOT OPERATE 1 If no sound is detected or if a buzzing sound is BUT BLOWER detected turn off power to the hot tub and contact AND LIGHT DO your dealer or service center OPERATE 2 If motor operates but no water flows to jets a Pump may not be properly primed See instruc tions below b Contact dealer or authorized service center Pump Priming Instructions 7urn Hot Tub Off Remove filter and insert end of garden hose into filter pipe Seal off pipe opening around hose using a large clean rag and turn on maximum water flow through the hose After about 30 seconds turn off water remove hose and rag reinstall filter and activate pump s high
6. operate many of the special functions of your Sundance hot tub By familiarizing yourself with the following infor mation you will be able to gain the full benefit afforded by the various func tions of your hot tub VIEW Pressing the sensor pad labeled VIEW the main four digit display on the Command Center s LCD screen to allow easy reading from either inside or outside the hot tub LIGHT The LIGHT sensor pad activates both the underwater light and the light sym bol on the LCD screen when touched To reduce the brightness of the light touch the sensor pad again A third touch will result in an even lower level of illumination A fourth touch turns the light off If left on the light will auto matically turn off after one hour There are two colored lenses included with your hot tub which may be placed over the light lens inside the hot tub To remove a lens pull straight out To install a lens align tabs and push straight in Your hot tub comes with clear lens installed AIR INJECTION When the AIR sensor pad is pressed the air blower forces air through the injectors located in the seats and footwell The bubbles symbol above the sen sor pad appears whenever the air blower is on An electronic timer automat ically turns the air blower off 20 minutes after it was turned on The air blower automatically activates for 1 minute at the start of Clean Up cycle This clears the lines of the air injector system to help ens
7. speed Another method of priming the hot tubs pump s is as follows 1 Turn off the power to the hot tub 2 Remove the handle from the Massage Selector supplied by the pump you are priming 3 Loosen the Massage Selector s cap slightly counterclockwise listening for the air to seep out 4 Tighten the cap finger tight replace the handle and turn the hot tubs power back on Note This method must be used for the single speed pump pump 2 of all altamar cameo marin and optima models because pump 2 is not con nected to the filter Page 32 NW Sa Sa aW z N IMPORTANT f freezing conditions exist and pump is not opera take measures to protect the system from freeze damage See Winterizing page 27 POOR JET ACTION see Il page 17 1 Make certain the pump is on high speed 2 Check position of massage selectors 3 Open air control for the jet system selected 4 Check for adequate water level 5 Check for dirty filter 6 Check for dirty filters on all three pump 2 footwell suction covers WATER IS TOO HOT 1 Reduce thermostat setting 2 Reduce filtration cycle length Even without heater on water temperature can increase from prolonged pump operation NO HEAT Check thermostat setting Keep the cover in place while heating 3 If heater on indicator is lit see 2 7 but no temperature rise is experienced af
8. CC Rules These lim its are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accor dance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio com munications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures l Rearrange or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir cuit different from the circuit connected 4 Consult the dealer or an expe rienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for FCC compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Page 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY When installing and using this electrical equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed including 1 WARNING To reduce the risk of injury do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times 2 WARNING A grounding wire conne
9. Duration With each press the currently programmed status will be shown in the large four digit display Press UP or DOWN to agjust the duration in increments of 15 minutes Page 20 4 Press DISPLAY to make the filter cycle programming characters disap pear from the screen and the main display return to showing the water tem perature If no sensor is pressed within 30 seconds the screen automatically returns to normal display At any time you may check the programming of any aspect of any filter cycle by first pressing CYCLE then moving through the menu by pressing either CYCLE or SELECT The programming is changed only by pressing UP or DOWN during this process Programmable Operation Time for Circulation Pump The Sentry control system allows you to easily adjust two separate aspects of Circulation Pump operation 1 The time of day at which the Circulation Pump begins operating 2 he duration of the Circulation Pump operation time The factory default start time is 12 00AM The default duration is 24 hours To make adjustments press the sensor labeled CYCLE five times to enter the Circulation Pump programming mode The LCD screen will display ADJUST Circ At this time the system is ready to accept your changes Press the SELECT sensor once The previously programmed start time appears on the LCD display e Press UP or DOWN sensors to adjust the start time in 30 minute incre ments Press the SELECT sensor to progr
10. MENT LA CONSOMMATION D ALCOOL OU DE DROGUE AUG MENTE CONSIDERABLEMENT LES RISQUES D HYPERTHERMIE MORTELLE DANS UNE CUVE DE RELAXATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS HYPERTHERMIA Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia A description of the causes symptoms and effects of hyperthermia are as follows Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98 6 F or 37 C The symptoms of hyperthermia include drowsiness lethargy and an increase in the internal temperature of the body The effects of hyperthermia include Unawareness of impending hazard Failure to perceive heat Failure to recognize the need to exit hot tub Physical inability to exit hot tub Fetal damage in pregnant women and Unconsciousness and danger of drowning 6 wa rat AA gt Cautions Persons suffering from heart disease diabetes high or low blood pres sure and any condition requiring medical treatment pregnant women the elderly or infants should consult with a physician before using a hot tub The Consumer Products Safety Commission has stated that the water temperature in a hot tub should not exceed 104 F 40 C Immersion in water in excess of 104 F 40 C can be hazardous to your health Observe a reasonable time limit when using the hot tub Long exposures at higher temperatures can cause high bo
11. N DEVRAIENT CONSULTER UN MEDECIN AVANT D UTILISER LA CUVE DE RELAXATION WARNING Water temperature in excess of 38 C 104 F may be injurious to your health AVERTISSEMENT IL PEUT ETRE DANGEREUX POUR LA SANTE DE SE PLONGER DANS DE L EAU A PLUS DE 38 C WARNING Before entering the hot tub measure the water temperature with an accurate thermometer AVERTISSEMENT AVANT D UTILISER UNE CUVE DE RELAXATION MESURER LA TEMPERATURE DE L EAU A L AIDE D UN THERMOMETRE PRECIS WARNING Do not use a hot tub immediately following strenuous exercise AVERTISSEMENT NE PAS UTILISER LA CUVE DE RELAXATION IMMEDI ATEMENT APRES UN EXERCICE FATIGANT WARNING Prolonged immersion in a hot tub may be injurious to your health AVERTISSEMENT RESTER TROP LONGTEMPS DANS LA CUVE DE RELAX ATION PEUT ETRE DANGEREUX POUR LA SANTE WARNING Do not permit electric appliances such as light telephone radio television etc within 5 feet 1 5m of this hot tub AVERTISSEMENT NE PAS PLACER D APPAREIL ELECTRIQUE LUMINAIR TELEPHONE RADIO TELEVISEUR ETC A MOINS DE 1 5M DE LA CUVE DE RELAXATION Page 5 SAR w TES rak RAN a do CAUTION Maintain water chemistry in accordance with manufacturer s instructions ATTENTION LA TENEUR DE L EAU EN MATIERES DISSOUTES DOIT ETRE CONFORME AUX DIRECTIVES DU FABRICANT WARNING The use of alcohol or drugs can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs AVERTISSE
12. THIS IS THE CASE SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 32 UNDER PUMP DOES NOT OPERATE LI MI 30 Panel sensors have been pressed too many times in short period of time Because this could cause exces sive wear on equipment components panel sensors are temporarily deactivated Panel sensors will auto matically re activate if no sensor is pressed for 30 sec onds i oi Ni 272 552 Circuit board temperature has exceeded acceptable limit This message will disappear when the circuit board temperature drops below acceptable limit lf condition persists provide shade for the equipment side of the hot tub FREEZE PROTECTION A potential freeze condition has been detected No action is required Pump s operate until the hot tub is out of danger Communication between the control panel and the circuit board is faulty Contact your dealer or service organization WATCHDOG Hot tub is deactivated A problem has been detected which could cause damage to the hot tub or its components Contact your dealer or service organization OPEN SENSOR heater disabled OR SHORTED SENSOR hot tub is deactivated The high limit temperature sensor is non functional This must be repaired only by a dealer or qualified service organization OPEN OR SHORTED SENSOR heater disabled The main sensor 15 non functional This must be repaired only by a dealer or qualified service orga nization Page
13. am duration Press UP or DOWN sensors to program the duration time in 2 hour increments Press DISPLAY to make the Circulation pump programming characters disappear from the screen and the main display return to showing the water temperature If no sensor is pressed within 30 seconds the screen will automatically return to normal display Please Note The Circulation pump automatically activates if the spa requires heat regardless of the programmed time LOCKING THE FILTER CYCLES You may keep the filter cycle programs from being inadvertently altered by electronically locking them To accomplish this simply press CYCLE then within 30 seconds press DISPLAY MODE and UP within five seconds each A padlock symbol will appear on the screen In this state the status of the cycle programming may be checked but may not be altered Page 21 wan wan T NA ka 5 A unlock the filter cycle programming make changes simply press DISPLAY MODE and DOWN within five seconds each CHOOSING THE STANDARD OR ECONOMY MODE Pressing MODE switches your hot tub between the standard and econo my operating modes The mode currently selected is displayed on the right side of the LCD screen By selecting the appropriate operating mode you can ensure that your hot tub will be ready to use when you want it with the low est possible energy consumption Standard Economy Mode In these standard eco
14. ance dealer The fragrance is carried into the hot tub water by the air coming through the injector system when the air blower is on Page 18 war an 1 de on CAUTION Use Only Sundance SunScents Fragrances in your new hot tub Never remove the SunScents beads from their webbed bag for any reason Install webbed bead bag directly SunScents dispensor Never use this dispenser for any other type of fragrance Always make certain that the dispenser cap is securely in place before operating the hot tubs air blower Automatic Filtration Cycles FILTRATION CYCLES Your hot tubs control system activates automatic filter cycles during which pump 1 turns on in low speed to move water through the filter This water movement also provides important skimming action to remove debris and suspensions from the water s surface minimizing the bathtub ring effect These filter cycles are only active when the hot tub is in the Standard Mode When an automatic filter cycle activates the LCD screen displays the follow ing message FILTER CYCLE ON NOTE After a long filter cycle you may notice that the water temperature IS greater than the temperature setting This can happen in such a well insulated hot tub because even though the heater turns off as intended the transference of heat from the pump continues to add warmth to the water If the water temperature is above 95 F 35 C and tw
15. ctor is provided on this unit to con nect a minimum No 8AWG 8 4mm2 solid copper conductor between this unit and any metal equipment metal enclosures of electrical equip ment metal water pipe or conduit within 5 feet 1 5m of the unit 3 DANGER Risk of Accidental Drowning Extreme caution must be exer cised to prevent unauthorized access by children To avoid accidents ensure that children cannot use this hot tub unless they are supervised at all times 4 DANGER Risk of Injury The suction fittings in this hot tub 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 Never operate the hot tub if the suction fittings are broken or missing Never replace a suction fitting with one rated less than the flow rate marked on the original suction fitting 5 DANGER Risk of Electric Shock Install at least 5 feet 1 5m from all metal surfaces As an alternative a hot tub may be installed within b feet of metal surfaces if each metal surface is permanently connected by a minimum No 8 AWG 8 4 mm2 solid copper conductor attached to the wire connector on the grounding lug inside the equipment compartment on the equipment box 6 DANGER Ask of Electric Shock Do not permit any electrical appliance such as a light telephone radio television etc within b feet of a hot tub 7 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY The electrical sup
16. d preservative will enhance and protect the richness of the wood A specially formulated wood stain available from your Sundance dealer is ideal for this NOTE Do not apply varnish shellac or other surface sealants to the wood These tend to react with the chemicals in the wood and the UV rays of the sun causing yellowing flaking and peeling MAINTAINING THE COVER Using the Sundance insulating hot tub cover anytime the hot tub is not in use will sig nificantly reduce your operating costs heatup time and maintenance requirements To prolong the life of the cover handle it with care and clean it regularly using mild soap and water Periodic treatments with a special conditioner developed for Sundance hot tub cov ers will help protect against deterioration caused by U V rays from the sun Never allow anyone to stand or sit on the cover and avoid dragging it across rough surfaces WINTERIZING Your Sundance hot tub is designed to automatically protect itself against freez ing when operating properly During periods of severe freezing temperatures you should check periodically to be certain that the electrical supply to the hot tub has not been interrupted In extreme bitter cold weather less than 20 F reset the filter cycles for 24 hour operation to protect the hot tub i e four 6 hour cycles If you do not intend to use your hot tub or if there is a prolonged power out age during periods of severe freezing temperatu
17. dy temperature Symptoms may include dizziness nausea fainting drowsiness and reduced awareness These effects could possibly result in drowning Do not use the hot tub under the influence of alcohol narcotics or other drugs Use of the hot tub under these conditions may lead to serious con sequences Always test the hot tub water temperature before entering the hot tub Enter and exit the hot tub slowly Wet surfaces can be very slippery Never bring any electrical appliances into or near the hot tub Never ope rate any electrical appliances from inside the hot tub or when you are wet Proper chemical maintenance of hot tub water is necessary to maintain safe water and prevent possible damage to hot tub components Use the straps and clip tie downs to secure the cover when not in use This will help to discourage unsupervised children from entering the hot tub and keep the hot tub cover secure in high wind conditions There is no representation that the cover clip tie downs or actual locks will pre vent access to the hot tub Page Locating Your Sundance Hot tub IMPORTANT Because of the combined weight of the hot tub water and users it is extremely important that the base upon which the hot tub rests be smooth flat level and capable of uniformly supporting this weight without shifting or settling for the entire time the hot tub is in place If the hot tub is placed on a surface which does not meet these requirements da
18. ector controls the therapy seat jets and vertical jets o9 9o 2 65 In the Altamar the Massage Selector on high speed pump 2 system diverts between the therapy seat and the whirlpool jets in the footwell and on the side wall The 2 speed pump 1 system powers the therapy jets in the lounge and seats of the hot tub 00 Adjusting Individual Jet Flow The water flow to the individual jets in your hot tub can be increased or decreased by rotating the outside face of the jet Note Always keep at least 6 adjustable jets open at all times ADJUSTING THE INTELLI JETS With the nozzles of the Intelli Jets positioned straight ahead the jet stream will be stationary Pushing the nozzle to one side causes the jet nozzle to rotate moving the jet stream in a circular pattern The speed of the rotation can be adjusted by grasping the base of the nozzle and rotating the tip AIR CONTROLS Each jet system has its own air control These controls allow you to regulate the amount of air which is mixed with the water entering through the jets Clockwise rotation adds more air and counterclockwise rotation reduces air flow minimize heat loss these controls should be closed when the hot tub 15 not in use FRAGRANCE DISPENSER On the rim of your hot tub is a screw off cap labeled SunScents Fragrance Dispenser Ill 3 item 12 It is designed to contain packages of a specially made fragrance available from your Sund
19. el 2 Remove the filter lid Ill No 3 item 3 3 Remove the filter cartridge by loosening the retainer nut on the pipe at one end of the filter and sliding the filter toward the nut until the other end is free of the retainer bracket Lift the filter out as you pull it away from the filter pipe 4 Using a garden hose with a high pressure nozzle rinse debris from the filter pleats beginning at the top and working your way downward Continue one section at a time until you have rinsed all of the filter s pleats Page 23 Xxx TORT RAY S RRAN A SO DA NN Oe Periodically the filter cartridge will need a more thorough cleaning to remove imbedded oils and minerals For this we suggest cleaning as above and then soaking the cartridge overnight in a plastic container filled with a solution of water and a specially formulated filter cleanser available from your Sundance dealer Replace the filter cartridge by sliding it back onto the pipe then securing one of the protruding tabs on the other end under the filter hook Tighten the filter retainer nut only until it just barely touches the filter face DO NOT over tighten or filter will be damaged and or filter hook will dislodge from wall see No 4 page 23 The average life expectancy of a Sundance filter cartridge is approximately two years with proper care and water quality maintenance A replacement car tridge may be purchased from your Sundance Deal
20. en tenentes 20 Adjusting the Time of 20 Changing the 20 Programmable Operation Time for Circulation Pump 21 Locking the Filter Cycles kikit kin ond ata tx kk kt kak kb ko 21 Choosing the Standard or Economy 22 Panel COCK 22 Temperature Setting LOCK fose and aa ss bra obtained 22 Hot Tub Maintenance renes 23 Cleaning the Filter essere nene rennen rnnnrtnnsrnnnnrtn sns 23 Draining and F T A Lays 24 Cleaning the Interior of the Hot EWO 25 arn EU 25 Intelli et Cleaning Procedure eee 26 Maintaining the Wood Cabinet senes 27 Maintaining the OO ki konti atak al ak kk n ek apa 27 MTGE ANNO plis 27 Restarting your Hot Tub in Cold 28 Water Quality Maintenance 2 222 28 EN L T ee eee ae a 29 e a n kn e pt a kk 29 Le An este Dec IE 29 Optional SunZone Water Maintenance 29 TEGUDISSHODUITO kad an on
21. er DRAINING and REFILLING About every 3 to 6 months you will want to replace the hot tubs water The frequency depends on a number of variables including the amount of use attention paid to water quality maintenance etc You will know it is time for a change when you cannot control sudsing and or you can no longer get the normal feel or sparkle to the water even though the key water balance mea surements are all within the proper parameters WARNING READ THIS BEFORE DRAINING To prevent damage to the hot tubs components turn off power to the hot tub at the cir cuit breaker before draining it Do not turn the power back on until your hot tub has been refilled CAUTION There are certain precautions to keep in mind when drain ing your hot tub If it is extremely cold and the hot tub is outdoors freezing could occur in the lines or the equipment see WINTERIZ ING page 27 On the other hand if it is hot outdoors do not leave the hot tubs surface exposed to direct sunlight for long periods To drain your hot tub using the drain port provided first turn off the power to the hot tub at the circuit breaker Then remove the center panel from the side of the cabinet under the control panel The drain port is secured to the base inside the door and features a white T handle Ill No 1 item 5 To attach a garden hose replace the fitting screwed into the end of the drain port with the fitting provided with your hot
22. her appliances or lights sharing the power provided by the circuit 3 To determine the current voltage and wire size required refer to the power supply table on page 12 Wire size must be appropriate per NEC and or local codes We recommend type THHN wire All wiring must be copper to ensure proper connections Do not use aluminum wire When using wire larger than 6 add a junction box near the hot tub and reduce to short lengths of 6 wire to connect to the hot tub 4 The electrical supply for this product must include a suitably rated switch or circuit breaker to open all ungrounded supply conductors to comply with Section 422 20 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 7O The disconnecting means must be readily accessible to the hot tubs occupant but installed at least 5 feet 1 5m from hot tub water b The electrical circuit supplied for the hot tub must include a suitable ground fault circuit interruptor GFCI as required by NEC Article 680 42 6 To gain access to the hot tuDs power terminal block remove the four screws securing the center cabinet panel on the side of the hot tub under the controls Then open the door to the control box Ill No 1 item 1 7 Select the power supply inlet you want to use lll No 1 item 2 and remove the short cabinet panel from the front of the hot tub to allow you to feed the cable through to the control box Install the cable with con nector through the large opening prov
23. ided in the bottom of the control box 8 Connect wires color to color on terminal blocks TB1 and TB3 1 2 TIGHTEN SECURELY All wires must be hooked up or damage could result 9 Close the control box door and reinstall the cabinet side panels Page 11 Te 44 NS Table No 1 POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Sundance hot tubs are designed to provide optimum performance and flexi bility of use when connected to the maximum electrical service as listed below However they are shipped configured for the most commonly pre ferred electrical connection 50A 240V If you prefer your Sundance dealer can perform a minor circuit board modifi cation to allow the hot tub to accept different electrical service The opera tional considerations of these modifications are listed in the footnotes below CAMEO OPTIMA MARIN and ALTAMAR MODELS 240V 30A 240V 50A 240V 60A Voltage 240 volts 240 volts 240 volts Current Draw 24 amps 40 amps 48 amps Number of Wires Three Three Three Circuit Breaker 30A dual pole 50A dual pole GOA dual pole CAPRI 240V 30A 240V 50A 240V 60A Voltage 240 volts 240 volts N A Current Draw 24 amps 40 amps Number of Wires Three Three Circuit Breaker 30A dual pole 50A dual pole In 50A configuration the heater will not operate while both pumps are operating at high speed Note pump 2 runs only in high speed In 30A configuration the heater will no
24. ied within 5 feet 1 5m of the hot tub Bonding wire must be at least No 8 AWG 8 4 mm2 solid copper wire This is a most important safety assurance feature Before installing this hot tub check with the local building department to insure installation conforms to local building codes Page 9 Ill No 1 Equipment Area 1 4 A N 7 5 9 1 No 1 2 Terminal Block 240V Wire Connection L RED OLA MAX GREEN V 00000 5 4 2 1 Terminal Block 2 Bonding Lug Page 10 Electrical Installation Instructions For Connection to 240V Service IMPORTANT NOTICE The electrical wiring of this hot tub must meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code NEC and any applicable state or local codes The electrical circuit must be installed by a qualified electri clan and approved by a local building electrical inspection authority 1 This hot tub must be permanently connected hard wired to the power supply No plug in connections or extension cords are to be used in conjunction with the operation of this hot tub Supplying power to the hot tub which is not in accordance with these instructions will void both the independent testing agency listing and the manufacturer s war ranty 2 The power supplied to this hot tub must be a dedicated circuit with no ot
25. ings time To accomplish this press DISPLAY MODE and DISPLAY within five seconds each A number representing the hour will be displayed followed by AM or PM The hour will advance or decrease each time UP or DOWN is pressed within five seconds Then press DISPLAY again to display the minutes Adjust the minutes as necessary by pressing UP or DOWN After 5 seconds the display will return to normal CHANGING THE FILTER CYCLES The Sentry Control System allows you to easily adjust two separate aspects of each of the filtration cycles 1 the time of day at which each cycle begins 2 the duration of each cycle To make adjustments first press CYCLE to enter the filter cycle programming mode The LCD screen will display the following in the upper right corner ADJUST FILTER This means the system is ready to accept your changes to the start time for filter cycle number one Simultaneously the large four digit display in the cen ter of the screen displays the currently programmed start time for that filtra tion cycle At this point you have four options You may 1 Press UP or DOWN to adjust the start time in increments of 30 minutes 2 Press CYCLE to progress to adjusting each subsequent filter cycle With each press the currently programmed status will be shown in the large four digit display To adjust any of the programming simply press UP or DOWN 3 Press SELECT to move down the menu from Start Time to
26. j enueN s 4 Sundance Spas Table of Contents Important Hot Tub Owner Information 44 1 Important Safety 2 Locating Your Sundance Hot 8 General Electrical Safety Instructions enne 9 Electrical Installation Instructions 240 11 Power Supply Options and 12 Start Up Instructions assensu pass da sal ae kk 13 Operating 5 nnne tnter 15 k 15 B PWE kk ank 15 WSC ON A RE 15 ke n ke pe n D e ere 17 Selecting the Desired Massage 18 Adjusting the Intelli ets eene 18 AIr CONOIS a E E e bi eer rey 18 Fragrance 16 15 kon aas 18 Automatic Filtration Cycles 2 210 0 0000 nnnnnnnnnn 19 pilus AS VICIOUS c V 19 Preset T CIS 19 Glean Up Og cl T 19 Programming Instructions se
27. mage to the skirt and or the hot tub shell may result Damage caused by improper sup port is not covered under warranty It is the responsibility of the hot tub owner to assure the integrity of the support over time We recommend a poured reinforced concrete slab minimum of 4 inches thick Wood decking is also acceptable provided it is constructed so that it meets the requirements outlined above The hot tub must be installed in such a manner as to provide drainage away from the hot tub Placing the hot tub in a depression without provisions for proper drainage could allow rain overflow and other casual water to flood the equipment and create a wet condition in which it would sit For hot tubs which will be recessed into a floor or deck install so as to per mit access to the equipment either from above or below for servicing Make certain that there are no obstructions which would prevent removal of the cabinet side panels especially on the side with the equipment bay doors In selecting the ideal outdoor location for your hot tub we suggest that you take into consideration 1 the proximity to change area and shelter especial ly in colder weather 2 the pathway to and from your hot tub this should be free of debris so that dirt and leaves are not easily tracked into the hot tub 3 the closeness to trees and shrubbery remember that leaves and birds could create extra work in keeping the hot tub clean 4 a sheltered environ men
28. nd maintaining your hot tub CAUTION Never store hot tub chemicals inside the hot tub s equipment bay Page 28 DISPLAY MESSAGES Troubleshooting There are a number of unique functions designed into your Sundance hot tub to protect it damage and or to aid in troubleshooting Following is a list ing of all the possible messages along with their meanings MESSAGE mu EEIE LULL l a l m KIL L MEANING Overheat Protection Heater is deactivated pump s low speed is activated Water temperature is above acceptable limits Do not enter the water Remove hot tub cover to speed cooling See WATER IS TOO HOT on page 33 If condition persists contact your dealer or authorized service center If the hot tub water is more than 20 degrees F cooler than the temperature set point the low speed pump 1 and heater will automatically acti vate to provide freeze protection The hot tub will stay in this mode until the water temperature reaches 15 degrees below the set temperature No corrective action 15 necessary FLOW SWITCH Heater is deactivated Pump may also be deactivated Proper flow of water is inhibited or a flow switch has malfunctioned Check for proper water level Check for clogged filter Contact your deal er or service organization NOTE THIS MESSAGE CAN ALSO APPEAR IF THE PUMP HAS NOT REGAINED PRIME AFTER THE HOT TUB HAS BEEN DRAINED AND REFILLED IF YOU SUSPECT THAT
29. nding buss with copper conductors not smaller than No 6 AWG e SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Children should not use hot tubs without adult supervision AVERTISSEMENT NE PAS LAISSER LES ENFANTS UTILISER LA CUVE DE RELAXATION SANS SURVEILLANCE WARNING Do not use hot tubs unless all suction guards are installed to prevent body and hair entrapment AVERTISSEMENT NE PAS UTILISER LA CUVE DE RELAXATION SI LES GRILLES DE PRISE D ASPIRATION NE SONT PAS TOUTES EN PLACE POUR EVITER QUE LES CHEVEUX OU UNE PARTIE DU CORPS SOIENT ASPIRES WARNING People with infectious diseases should not use a hot tub AVERTISSEMENT LES PERSONNES ATTEINTES DE MALADIES INFEC TIEUSES NE DEVRAIENT FAS UTILISER LA CUVE DE RELAXATION WARNING To avoid injury exercise care when entering or exiting the hot tub AVERTISSEMENT POUR EVITER DES BLESSURES SOYEZ PRUDENT EN ENTRANT ET SORTANT DE LA CUVE DE RELAXATION WARNING Do not use drugs or alcohol before or during the use of a hot tub to avoid unconsciousness and possible drowning Page 4 k 55 NER CAI S E NA e ST DA Aa AVERTISSEMENT POUR EVITER L EVANOUISSEMENT ET LA NOYADE EVENTUELLE NE PRENDRE NI DROGUE NI ALCOOL AVANT D UTILISER LA CUVE DE RELAXATION NI QUAND ON S Y TROUVE WARNING Pregnant or possibly pregnant women should consult a physi cian before using a hot tub AVERTISSEMENT LES FEMMES ENCEINTES QUE LEUR GROSSESSE SOIT CONFIRMEE OU NO
30. nomy modes the hot tub water temperature will always be held at the set temperature The heater will turn on as needed to maintain the hot tub water temperature you have set with the temperature control When the desired temperature has been achieved the heater will turn off In addition when in the standard mode the filter cycles will operate the low speed pump as programmed to provide skimming action and additional fil tration In the economy mode filter cycles are turned off PANEL LOCK To help prevent unauthorized use of your hot tub the Sentry controls incor porate a unique panel locking system which disables the controls on the panel To Lock The Panel Press the DISPLAY MODE and UP sensor pads in order within five sec onds A padlock symbol will appear on the LCD screen With the panel locked none of the components can be turned on and the only settings that can be adjusted are the standard economy operating mode and changing the time of day All automatic hot tub functions will operate normally To Unlock The Panel Press DISPLAY MODE and DOWN in order within five seconds The lock symbol will disappear All sensor pads are now active TEMPERATURE SETTING LOCK To electronically lock the temperature setting first enter the temperature set ting mode by pressing UP or DOWN Then within five seconds press the three sensors described under Panel Lock above This will prevent the tem perature se
31. o degrees above your set temperature the circulation pump and ozone generator if equipped will shut off until the water temperature cools to the set tem perature In warm weather it may be necessary to reduce filter cycle run time to prevent this type of heat overrange from occuring Preset Filter Cycles Your hot tub comes with four 30 minute filter cycles already pro grammed in beginning at 6 00 a m noon 6 00 p m and mid night You can easily change the start time or the cycle length for any of these cycles to suit your individual needs by following the steps in the next section Clean Up Cycle Clean up cycle is once per day in both Standard and Economy mode at 12 00 PM for two minutes This is not user programmable Pump 2 and Blower activate for one minute to circulate any water in the plumbing After 1 minute they both go off and Pump 1 runs for 1 minute the filter cycle is also set at 12 00 PM pump 1 will continue to run for the duration of the filter cycle Page 19 want AE Na RUM me 1 Programming Instructions ADJUSTING THE TIME OF DAY The Sentry control system remembers the time of day even in the event of a prolonged power outage However it may occasionally be necessary to reset the time of day For example if you are not in the Pacific Time Zone you will want to reset the time for your own time zone The system will automatical ly adjust to and from daylight sav
32. ore using a hot tub Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a hot tub since some medication may induce drowsiness while other med ication may affect heart rate blood pressure and circulation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CSA SAFETY INFORMATION When using this electrical equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following a b READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS A green colored terminal or a terminal marked G Gr Ground Grounding or the symbol is located inside the supply terminal box or com partment To reduce the risk of electric shock this terminal must be con nected to the grounding means provided in the electric supply service panel with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors that supply this equipment IEC Publication 417 Symbol 5019 Page 3 k 55 ke we IAAF o E dak NA SA VS At least two lugs marked Bonding Lugs provided on the external surface or on the inside of the supply terminal box compartment To reduce the risk of electric shock connect the local common bonding grid in the area of the hot tub to these terminals with an insulated or bare copper conductor not smaller than No 6 AWG All field installed metal components such as rails ladders drains or other similar hardware within 1O feet 3m of the hot tub shall be bonded to the equipment grou
33. ot tub until the water level is midway in the skimmer opening and above all jets Do not over fill Important Always fill your hot tub through the filter pipe after draining Failure to do so may cause air to be trapped in the pump preventing the pump from circulating water e Remove the hose and replace the filter cartridge by sliding it back onto the pipe then securing one of the protruding tabs on the other end under the retainer bracket Tighten the retainer nut only until it is snug do not over tighten 3 TURN ON THE POWER Turn on the power to the hot tub at the home s circuit breaker The heater and the pump s low speed automatically activate and the LED display on the control panel flashes the water temperature and COOL Pg 30 4 ACTIVATE JETS Depress the JETS sensor pad on the control panel twice to activate the pump s high speed and initiate maximum water flow to certain jets Page 13 k p pe 5 ADD START UP CHEMICALS Add the hot tub water chemicals as recommended by your Sundance Dealer See the section titled WATER QUALITY MAINTENANCE page 28 for general guidance 6 SET HOT TUB TO HEAT To warm the hot tub water up to a comfortable temperature follow these steps e The LCD display on the control panel displays the actual temperature of the hot tub water Press either the COOLER Down or WARMER Up sensor pad to display the set temperature for b seconds If you wan
34. ply for this product must include a suitably rated switch or circuit breaker to open all ungrounded supply conductors to comply with section 422 20 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 7O The disconnect must be readily accessi ble and visible to the hot tub occupant but installed at least 5 feet 1 5m from the hot tub water Page 2 8 WARNING To Reduce the Risk of Injury 8 d e The water in a hot tub should never exceed 104 40 C Water tem peratures between 100 F 38 C and 104 F 40 C are considered safe for a healthy adult Lower water temperatures are recommended for young children and when hot tub use exceeds 10 minutes Since excessive water temperatures have a high potential for causing fetal damage during the early months of pregnancy pregnant or possi bly pregnant women should limit hot tub water temperatures to 100 F 38 C If pregnant please consult your physician before using a hot tub Before entering the hot tub the user should measure the water tem perature with an accurate thermometer since the tolerance of water temperature regulating devices may vary as much as 5 F 2 C The use of alcohol drugs or medication before or during hot tub use may lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning Persons suffering from obesity or a medical history of heart disease low or high blood pressure circulatory system problems or diabetes should consult a physician bef
35. res it is important that all water be removed from the hot tub and equipment to protect against dam age from freezing For expert winterization of your hot tub contact your authorized Sundance Dealer n emergency situations damage can be minimized by taking the following steps 1 Follow the directions on page 24 for draining the hot tub 2 As the water level drops below the seats use whatever means neces sary to get the water out of the recessed seating areas and into the footwell 3 When the water level ceases to drop use whatever means available to remove any remaining water from the footwell Page 27 ANC M 2 wy SEA RESET SO aa YO SS a 4 Turn the power to the hot tub back on briefly and press the AIR button to activate the air blower This will evacuate the water from the air injec tor lines Note Stand back to avoid the misty spray Turn off power to the hot tub Remove the equipment side cabinet panels and locate the drain plugs in the front of the pump s see No 1 item 7 Remove these plugs to allow the water to drain out of the pumps and heater Note Approximately one to two gallons will be released during this proce dure Use a wet dry vacuum or other means to keep this from flooding the equipment compartment Replace the drain plugs 7 Loosen the hose clamp at the bottom of the heater No 1 item 4 and pull this hose off of the heater fitting twist the ho
36. se back and forth while pulling downward Tip the hose down and allow to drain 8 Re install the cabinet side panels and cover the hot tub so that no casu al moisture can enter the hot tub your Authorized Sundance Dealer if have any questions regarding winter use or winterizing RE STARTING YOUR HOT TUB IN COLD WEATHER If you want to start up your hot tub after it has sat empty for a time in freez ing temperatures be aware that the water remaining in certain sections of the piping may still be frozen This situation will block water flow preventing the hot tub from operating properly and possibly damaging the equipment We recommend you consult your dealer for guidance before attempting to re start your hot tub under these conditions Water Quality Maintenance Maintaining the quality of the water within specified limits will serve to enhance your enjoyment and prolong the life of the hot tub s equipment It is a fairly simple task but it requires regular attention because the water chem istry involved is a balance of several factors There is no simple formula and there is no avoiding it A careless attitude in regard to water maintenance will result in poor and potentially unhealthful conditions for soaking and even damage to your hot tub investment For specific guidance on maintaining water quality consult your Authorized Sundance Dealer who can recommend appropriate chemical products for sanitizing a
37. t less wind and weather exposure can result in lowered operation and maintenance costs and 5 the overall enhancement of your environment It is preferable notto place the hot tub under an unguttered roof overhang since run off water will shorten the life expectancy of the hot tub cover For indoor installations be certain to make provisions for proper ventilation When the hot tub is in use considerable amounts of moisture will escape This can damage certain surfaces over time If you have any questions regarding the placement or installation of your hot tub consult your authorized Sundance Dealer Page 8 SMS ES DAN General Electrical Safety Instructions Your new Sundance hot tub is equipped with the state of the art SentryTM equipment system It contains the most advanced safety and self protective equipment in the industry Nonetheless this hot tub must be installed prop erly to insure dependable usage Please contact your dealer or local building department should you have any questions regarding your installation Proper grounding is extremely important Sundance hot tubs are equipped with a current collector system A pressure wire connector is provided on the surface of the control box located inside the equipment door See 2 item 2 to permit connection of a bonding wire between this point and any ground metal equipment metal water pipe or conduit within 5 feet 1 5m of the hot tub or copper clad grounding rod bur
38. t the water to heat to a different temperature simply press COOLER or WARMER within 5 seconds The set temperature advances or decreas es by one degree each time one of these sensor pads is pressed he heater will turn off when the temperature corresponding to the ther mostat setting is achieved NOTE e The maximum temperature for which the hot tub can be set is 104 F 40 C and the minimum is 80 27 C e Setting the thermostat at maximum will not accelerate the heating process This will only result in a higher ultimate temperature e f hot tub is hooked to SO amps turn off high speed pump and blower to operate heater 7 PLACE COVER ON HOT TUB Keeping the insulating cover in place anytime the hot tub is not in use will reduce the time required for heating thereby minimizing operating costs he time required for initial heat up will vary depending on the starting water temperature and the capacity of your hot tub Smaller hot tubs heat at a rate of approximately 8 to 1O degrees per hour larger hot tubs heat at about 4 to 6 degrees per hour DANGER RISK OF INJURY A ways check water temperature carefully before entering hot tub Page 14 SAR w FARA a Operating Instructions Your Sundance hot tub has a touch sensitive control panel Massage Selector valves and air control knobs located on the top rim of the hot tub See IIl 3 items 1 2 4 7 These controls let you
39. t operate while either pump is running in high speed or if the air blower is running Note pump 2 runs only in high speed TA configuration the heater will operate at the same time as the high speed of both pumps and the air blower Note Not applicable for 1 Capri models Page 12 Start Up Instructions CAMEO OPTIMA ALTAMAR MARIN and CAPRI FOR BEST RESULTS READ EACH STEP IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THAT STEP 1 PREPARE THE HOT TUB FOR FILLING e Clear all debris from the hot tub Although the hot tub shell has been polished at the factory you may want to treat it with a specially formu lated hot tub cleaner and wax available from your dealer prior to filling the first time Remove the filter lid Ill item then remove the filter cartridge by loosening the retainer nut on the pipe at one end of the filter and slid ing the filter toward the nut until the other end is free Lift the filter out as you pull it away from the filter pipe 2 FILL THE HOT TUB Place the end of your garden hose into the pipe exposed when you removed the filter cartridge NOTE Never fill with water from a water softener If your water is extreme ly hard it is preferable to fill half way with hard water and the rest of the way with softened water Or you may fill entirely with hard water if you use a special water additive available from your Sundance dealer Fill the h
40. ter a reason able period of time contact your dealer or authorized service center Your Authorized Sundance Dealer is a trained service repair center Should checking the above steps fail to correct the problem please call your dealer so that he may arrange service Your Sundance Dealer s phone number Sundance builds the best hot tubs in the industry Nonetheless we are always striving to improve the quality and features of our products Your input as a Sundance hot tub owner is a cherished part of this process If you have any comments or suggestions or if you wish to be informed on any new products for your hot tub please write to us CONGRATULATIONS on your good taste and welcome to the happiest and most relaxed family in the world Page 33 SRK Cameo Optima Altamar Marin and Capri lagram D iring ical W Electr 20 JO pue 33N 199 ayelsdoudde eq 1snw 9215 219 99 NH XINO SHOLONGNOD H3ddOO ASN ZH 09 eseyd L V8t WOt Viz sAejoy NOLLWINOUIO JayeaH 01 pa oir ES ee fail ee zal 260900 91 201200270 8M LW Sy vy 93 revondo ec TO i val P OVA 0 MASS YgILVIH er eal LL H3INHOJSNVHL 27 9 8r anva 008 SHOSNaS sNoudo s 1Honvas NS HOSN3S o 3univuadial
41. tting from being changed by unauthorized persons but all other sensors will remain active Page 22 To unlock the temperature setting so that it can be adjusted simply follow the instructions above under To Unlock the Panel Hot tub Maintenance Proper and regular maintenance of your hot tub will help it retain its beauty and performance Your authorized Sundance Dealer can supply you with all the information supplies and accessory products you will need to accomplish this lil No 4 Cartridge Filter Removal CAUTION A NEVER remove filter cartridge while a pump is running ALWAYS turn off power to hot tub BEFORE removing To install filter To remove filter filter cartridge io lightly Loosen out to touch filter face provide clearance for cleaning or as shown then remove filter replacement CLEANING THE FILTER Your Sundance hot tub is equipped with a cartridge filter located in the skimmer filter well Ill No 3 item 3 Filtering is accomplished when the 2 speed pump 1 on either high or low speed causes water to flow through the polyester mesh of the filter As this happens suspended particles become trapped on the filter s surface Ill No 4 To ensure optimum performance it is necessary to remove and clean the fil ter cartridge usually once a week depending on usage and water quality To accomplish this follow these steps 1 Turn off power to the hot tub at the home s breaker pan
42. tub in the plastic bag with your colored lenses For faster draining a special large diameter drain hose is available from your Sundance dealer Page 24 Once the hose is connected and the end placed where you want the water to drain open the valve by pulling the handle outward from the pipe After draining always remember to close the T handle valve and reinstall the threaded plug to prevent water from seeping past the valve prior to refilling After refilling turn on power to the hot tub and follow the steps listed under Start Up Instructions CLEANING THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT TUB To preserve the sheen of your hot tub s surface it is crucial that you avoid using abrasive cleaners or cleaners which have adverse chemical effect on 1522 an wi NRA If you experience a sticky rotational jet perform the following cleaning procedure In most of these cases debris is present in the jet bearings and must be cleared to achieve proper operation Note This procedure is considered normal maintenance for this type of jet Procedure 1 Remove jet internal from hot tub wall fitting by placing your ICM hand around the Stop Position outer jet adjustment ring and rotating it counterclockwise fig 1 Rotate jet adjustment ring until it stops at position A Use additional force at position A to continue rotation until you feel a click at position B then feel the internal release at position C
43. ure that all water is exposed to sanitizer Page 15 No 2 1 COMMAND CENTER These display temperature setting and increase or decrease Switches between temperature setting and other Scrolls menu through filter Accesses filter cycle program mode and standard and economy programmable features cycle programming features advances display to next cycle modes page 22 Inverts the Controls the hot tub Controls the air Controls 2 speed Controls high speed Displays time of day and main 4 digit light bright dim blower pump 1 Lo Hi pump 2 N A Marin initiates time setting and display dimmer off Off and Capri locking functions Ill No 2 2 LCD SCREEN Indicates panel set Indicates filter cycle in progress temperature or filter Indicates heater on Indicates ozone generator page 19 or displays cycle cycle programming locked page 14 on page 28 programming features page 20 4 X YO CYCLE HEATER ON OFF These characters Indicates operating identify what is mode selected page being shown on 22 the main 4 digit display ECONOMY STANDARD Indicates hot tub light Indicates air injector system is on Indicates 2 speed pump 1 Indicates high speed pump 2 is on is on changes accord is on changes according Cameo Optima and Altamar only ing to to speed selected flashes brightness selected during auto operation Page 16 a WI
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