Aruba Spas 2003 Serenade User's Manual
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1. p amer Gs rel Dre ra SE at S at ES al cal ca ES cal E cal E cal SS cal I 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS ACTION Tin PUPURUT PUT Y Y OOF P D A Spa won t turn on No power in spa Check Breaker Check Fuses Spa comes on by itself Normal function of heating and filtering No action required Pump shuts down unexpectedly while in use Default timer of 30 minutes in the electronic operating system Reactivate by touching desired button Spa does not heat Temperature setting is too low Turn up thermostat Poor jet action Dirty filter Clean filter Air lock in pump Loosen end pump union to release air Water level too low Fill spa Spa light is out Burned out bulb Replace bulb The Light housing is located behind the spa pack and there is no need to drain the spa to change the light bulb 32 gt BU BUT 5 gt PUT PUPRUPURUT Motor shuts down while in use Protective device has shut down motor to protect from overheating The automatic device will reset the2. w GEE cal E cala cal E a e cal E Tin ent cent en el ee ee een E REGISTRATION To validate this warranty the original purchaser must complete he warranty registration card and mail it to ARUBA SPAS within 30 days of deliv ery of the spa PERFORMANCE In the event of any defect covered by this Limited Warranty ARUBA SPAS or its authorized agent will correct such defect subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Limited Warranty There will be no charge for parts or labor to repair the spa although you may be assessed reasonable repairman travel mileage charges if the spa is located outside your service agent s area If SMART PROTECT WARRANTY determines that repair of the cov ered defect is not feasible we reserve the right to instead provide a replace ment spa equal in value to the original purchase price of the defective spa Removal of the defective spa and delivery and installations of the replacement spa will be the responsibility of the spa owner To obtain service for any defect covered by this Limited Warranty notify SMART PROTECT WARRANTY PROGRAM within 30 days of its occurrence and use all reasonable means to protect the spa from further damage EXCLUSIONS This Limited Warranty is void if the ARUBA SPA has been subjected to alteration neglect misuse or abuse If any repairs have been att
3. ARUBA SPAS warrants the spa against water loss due to defects in the spa shell for a period of five years from the original date of purchase ARUBA SPAS warrants the interior surface of the spa against blistering cracking or delaminating for a period of five years from the original date of purchase FIVE YEAR LIMITED NO LEAK ARUBA SPAS warrants the spa against loss of water due to defects in the fittings and plumbing lines for a period of five years from the original date of purchase ONE YEAR LIMITED SKIRT ARUBA SPAS warrants the wood cabinet against defects in workmanship and materials excluding skirt finish for one year from the original date of purchase TWO YEAR LIMITED SPA PACK AND PUMP ARUBA SPAS warrants the spa pack and pump against mechanical or electrical breakdown parts and labour for a period of two years from the original date of purchase THREE YEAR LIMITED HEATER BARRELL ARUBA SPAS warrants the heater element against failure labour coverage for a period of two years and parts coverage for a period of three years from the orig inal date of purchase Smart Protect WARRANT Y 920 Leathead Rd Kelowna BC V1X 2J8 1 877 877 2087 el EE Ee ee el Ee eee eee ele T E
4. 21 Chemical Table Of Equivalents Chart 23 Problems Associated With Improper Water Balance 23 Care Your Sparsam heres 24 Draining YoUr bo HEREDES be OR eer s 24 Filter Cleaning enerne ether RR ale a acne 25 Spa SUPACE ewes 25 Cabinet os seruan betrieben debe vatis 26 COVER Pr 26 Special Cold Weather 28 Warranty 29 lauri CET 30 Trouble Shooting Guides os drehen 32 Circulating Systemi acnes ei ee esee 35 Weekly Maintenance 37 INTRODUCTION Dear Aruba Customer Thank you for purchasing an Aruba Spa At Aruba Spas our philosophy is simple build the best spa back it with an excellent warranty and with comprehensive customer service The 2003 Aruba Spa includes many features which are designed to ensure that your spa is dependable and simple to how to do best is build spas We have learned that quality through simplicity is the best way to build a spa believe that knowing how your spa is built will make installing and operating it easier so the first part of this manual explains how your spa is built Please take the time to read this section of your owner s manual It is important that you keep this manual for r
5. REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF YOUR SPA At least four people are required at time of delivery to place your spa into position 220 Volt Electrical Service An Electrician to do the electrical connection 50 Amp GFCI circuit breaker see page 8 An Allen Key to open and remove the access panel sup plied by Aruba Spas IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Children should not use spas or hot tubs without adult super vision 2 Do not use spas or hot tubs unless all suction guards are installed to prevent body hair entrapment 3 People using medications and or who have an adverse medical history should consult a physician before using a spa or hot tub 10 Do not use a spa or hot tub immediately following stren ous exercise 11 Prolonged immersion in spa or hot tub may be injurioub to you health 12 Do not permit electric appli ances such as light telephone radio or television within 1 5 meters 5 feet of a spa or ho tub 13 Maintain watel chemistry in acco 4 People with infectious dis eases should not use a spa or hot tub injury exercise care when enter ing or leaving a spa or hot tub 6 Do not use drugs or alcohol before or during the use of a spa or hot tub to avoid uncon sciousness and possible drown ing WARNING It is most important that you read these safety instructions before using your spa HAZARD The use of alcohol or dru
6. good looks for many years All woods react to the elements differently by expanding and contracting so make sure you re stain the wood every 10 to 12 months with an oil based stain to thoroughly protect the wood Clear wood finish can be used as a good wood sealing agent The wood must be properly maintained COVER With safety and convenience in mind the spa cover has been designed with child safety latches and a slope designed to create a natural run off for rain water Please ensure the use of spa straps and latches to secure the cover when not in use This will help to discourage unsupervised children from entering the spa and keep the spa cover secure in high wind conditions DO NOT allow snow to build up on the cover as it is not intended to bear weight Weight on the cover may cause the edges of the cover to curl or progressively warp and bow the cover or in extreme cases cause the foam inserts to break To avoid this keep all weightbearing objects off of the cover Water and snow must be swept off to keep them from accu mulating or puddling on the cover Should puddling occur unzip the vinyl remove the foam insert turn it over and re insert it WARNING The cover is not a safety cover Do not stand sit or lie on it or permit any heavy weight to rest on it This will damage the cover and void the warranty The thermal cover should be cleaned regularly As often as is necessary wash the cover with a mild soap and rinse
7. with clean water All vinyls contain plasticizers which must be maintained to prevent drying out cracking flaking and deterioration These plasticizers migrate out and escape nat urally through time Sun and cold speed up this process Application of a vinyl cleaner and conditioner at least once a month will retard this deterioration We recommend the use of 303 Protectant IMPORTANT Fading and discolouration of the spa cover will occur naturally with extended exposure to the sun The vinyls used in your spa cover are marine treated but will deteriorate faster when exposed to high levels of chlo rine bromine ozone or other active chemicals Each time Chemicals are added remove the cover completely and place it far enough away so that splashing will not reach the cover The cover handles and tie downs are double reinforced with thick vinyl coated rip stop PVC material However mistreat ment by sudden jarring motions can damage them To pre vent damage any handling of the cover must be done in a gentle manner 27 WARNING Do not use solvents petroleum based products abrasive cleaners or strong detergents Do not use products that contain silicone or alcohol Use of these products will damage the cover and void the warranty SPECIAL COLD WEATHER INSTRUCTIONS Your spa is designed for year round use and winter opera tion Winter is also perhaps the most enjoyable season for spa use We also recommend continuous opera
8. OWNERS MANUAL ARUBA SPAS Box 2266 Station R Kelowna BC V1X 4K6 1 800 609 2227 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction T How Your Aruba Spa is 2 Getting eph Pn eus 3 Tools Required For 4 Items Required For The Installation Of Your Spa 4 Important Safety 8 5 Positioning Your 0 0 6 Yard Tnstallati n i i eese eee bre hte dana ehe 6 Deck Installation Jic eer hr teer eph peer rep ee 6 Indoor Installation pisane iaaa eee 7 Electrical Connection cemere hh her 8 Important Safety Instructions 8 Start Up Preparations 9 Initial Start Up i seed i ex hera eran 10 Spa Operations Guide ope eg 12 Topside Control Component Identification 12 Filter Cycles risks cheer we r eeRseeherd Phe Se Rd 13 Hydrotherapy Jet 52 obe d Ere RSEN decent 14 2 TD 16 Trouble Shooting sue cse secs recedet decre ives wale 17 Chemical Maintenance peg e 19 Initial Start up Procedures 20 Water Maintenance Schedule 21 Conducting Proper Water
9. RNING Only turn union one turn counter clockwise 3 To fill your spa place garden hose directly in the filter The spa holds 360 gallons 1620 litres of water You will notice that there is an indented wave in the spa This is the water line It is important that you maintain your water at this level INITIAL START UP Before proceeding with the initial start up make sure you have completed the start up preparations from the previous section The following procedures must be done in the order they are listed 10 HAZARD This system should be set to maintain a water temperature NO GREATER THAN 40 CELSIUS 104 F 1 Make sure all of the jets are in the full open position refer to Hydrotherapy Jets page 13 2 The Electronic Operating System spa control has automat ic functions that operate upon start up and normal operation to protect the system Power up system and Pur will appear for 30 seconds while system is in purge mode then normal operation will resume 3 With the breaker in the On position check to see if water is circulating If not then you must prime the pump To prime the pump turn union 1 slowly 1 2 to 1 turn to release air being careful not to open too far After you hear the water begin circulating retighten the union The pump must be primed every time the water is changed Check to see if water is coming from all the jets 4 At the end of the boot up 30 seconds the pump will be in hig
10. amage your spa and will void the warranty completely 4 If you are using bromine or chlorine tablets it is also rec ommended to add a shock treatment on a fresh fill and week ly thereafter If the spa has had high use during the week an additional shock treatment would be required Note When adding a shock treatment please insure the spa cover is left off the spa at least 30 minutes to allow the gassing off process It also saves wear and tear on your spa cover 5 You may occasionally need to use a small amount of ANTI FOAM to reduce foaming and sudsing should it occur Soap residue will cause foaming rinse out bathing suits well CONDUCTING PROPER WATER TESTS 1 Total alkalinity is the key to water balance Always adjust total alkalinity first and then pH 21 2 Water should be circulating before you take your sample If the pump has been off turn it on for a few minutes If you are using a test kit rinse the sample vial 2 or3 times with the spa water before you take your sample Sample the water from 46 cm 18 below the water surface If you are using test strips they should be immersed to a depth of 46 cm 18 and then swirled three times Follow the manufacturers directions carefully when performing your water test with either the test strips or the test kit 3 The ideal range for proper water maintenance is as fol lows BROMINE 3 0 5 0 ppm CHLORINE 1 0 3 0 ppm pH 7 4 7 6 ppm ALKALINITY 125 150 p
11. anties of merchantability and itness for a particular purpose All warranty service must be performed by ARUBA SPAS or its authorized agents No agent dealer distributor service com pany or other party is authorized to change modify or extend the terms of the Limited Warranty in any manner whatsoever DISCLAIMERS ARUBA SPAS and its authorized agents shall not be liable for any injury loss or other damage whether incidental or consequential airing out of any defect covered by this Limited Warranty including without limitation loss of use of the spa and cost of removal of defective product even if ARUBA SPAS has been advised of the possibilities of such damage The liability of ARUBA SPAS under this Limited Warranty if any shall not exceed the original amount paid for he defective product Coverage under this Limited Warranty shall commence as of the original date of purchase and the duration of such coverage shall not extend for any reason whatsoever beyond the stated time periods These dis claimers shall be equally applicable to any service provided by ARUBA SPAS or its authorized agents LEGAL RIGHTS This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequen ial damages therefore the above limitations may not apply to you
12. are using the hot tub With average use we rec ommend cleaning the cartridge filters approxi mately every 4 6 weeks However more fre quent or greater numbers of people may require more frequent cleaning IMPORTANT Be sure to thoroughly rinse the filter cartridge to thoroughly remove any cleaning agents If this is not accomplished foaming of the water may occur during the filter cycle of the hot tub SPA SURFACE Your spa has a very high quality acrylic surface Stains and dirt will generally not adhere to the surface Do not use household products for cleaning the spa surface Be careful of detergents as they may contain phosphates that may con taminate the water and will cause foam build up Also many cleaning agents contain abrasives which will scratch the surface and therefore must not be used After cleaning be sure to rinse the surface with water to ensure all excess 25 cleaning solution is properly diluted and removed This will avoid unnecessary reaction of skin irritations from chemical contact to the body Follow product recommendations You may also wish to periodically polish the acrylic surface with spa polish Gel Gloss WARNING When cleaning the surface use only acrylic cleaners WARNING Do not use caustic solutions as they may damage the spa shell surface and void the warranty CABINET When properly cared for the Cedar cabinet of your spa will maintain its
13. attern that is more focused to a smaller area These jets working together in the same seating area provide you with a large volume of hydrotherapy massage Swirl Jet CHILD LOCKOUT LOC This special feature is used to prevent unauthorized use of the spa This system incorporates a unique panel locking system which disables the controls on the panel The temper ature readout flashes in this function You can enable the lockout function by pressing the Heat key and Light key at the same time You can disable the lockout function by doing the same OZONATORS OPTIONAL IMPORTANT It is necessary to use Chlorine or Bromine chemical treatment with an ozonator WARNING This system only accepts a 220v Ozonator Standard on the Aruba Deluxe Spa Ozone is injected into the spa s water during the filtration cycle The ozone is injected into the water to supplement chemical sanitizers oxidize organics and control minerals If during a filter cycle the pump is manually turned on the ozonator will turn off The ozonator will remain off until the start of the next filter cycle WARNING Do not block Ozone Jet at anytime Blocking the Ozone Jet may result in damaging the Ozonator and voiding the warranty TROUBLE SHOOTING This is a self diagnostic control system The system will automatically display an alphanumeric symbol if a problem is detected No display at topside Check that the topside is correctly plugged in
14. bris and suspen sions from the water while the water is circulating By pressing the Heat key and the Program key at the same time you can adjust your filtration cycle from the factory set ting of 2 hours every 12 hours in 1 hour intervals NOTE If the water temperature does not drop the internal timer still operates the filter cycle to ensure proper filtration CELSIUS OR FAHRENHEIT By pressing the Program key and the Light key at the same time you can change the degree settings from Celsius to Fahrenheit or vise versa AIR CONTROLS There are two air controls beside the topside control panel By turning these controls you may adjust the amount of air going to the jets When fully open you are getting the maxi mum amount of air for full hydrotherapy action To reduce the amount of air coming out of the jets simply close the air controls Adjustable jets Micro Directional HYDROTHERAPY JETS Your spa is equipped with the follow ing jets You can adjust the volume of water from these jets by turning the face plate clock wise to decrease the vol ume of water and counter clock wise to increase it You can also change the direction of the water flow by pushing on the side of the small orifice in the centre of the trim kit WARNING jet trim kits must be properly seated or air flow may be restricted Micro Swirl You can adjust the volume of water from the micro swirl jets by turning the face pla
15. d adding chemicals dust algae CARE FOR YOUR SPA DRAINING YOUR SPA Drain and re fill the spa as indicated below Average Use Every 60 90 days Heavy Use Every 30 days After Parties Drain Before draining your spa you may add whirl o clean to the warm water and start the pump for about 30 minutes This will help in eliminating grease and oils in the plumbing and jets WARNING Do not leave your spa exposed to direct sunlight when there is no water in the spa Exposure to direct sunlight could damage the spa shell and void your warranty To drain the spa 1 Turn off all power to your spa 2 Attach a hose to the hose bib at the bottom of the spa and gravity drain by the siphon method 3 Clean the surface see Spa Surface later in this section 4 Refill the spa Follow the initial start up procedures to re prime the spa 24 WARNING Make sure you replace your filter cartridges at least once every six months FILTER CLEANING 1 Your spa is equipped with a top access filter To access the filter cartridge remove the skim mer basket and filter cartridge 2 Once a week remove filter just hose it off well and replace it Every 4 6 weeks properly clean your filter in a filter cleaner solution Soak 4 6 hours or overnight 3 Once cleaned re install filter cartridge and skimmer basket 4 How often the cartridge filter needs to be cleaned depends largely upon how many bathers
16. e read and understood all of the previous instruc tions set forth in this manual Make sure the spa has been installed correctly including electrical wiring connections as specified in the previous sections The following procedures must be done in the order they are listed WARNING Do not run the pu until the spa is full of water Runs the spa pump without water could cause damage to the operating system and void the warranty Things to check before turning on the power to the spa 1 Make sure the spa is clean and that there is no foreign material in the spa WARNING Unions must be hand tightened before fill ing the spa with water Failure to do so may cause the unions to leak which can damage the spa pack and voids the warranty 2 Check all four unions or six if you have a circulating sys tem and ensure that they are hand tight There are two white unions on the pump one on the inlet side and one on the dis charge side See equipment diagram Knife Valve 1 Knife Valve 2 Pump Union Hose Bib There are also two black unions located on each end of the stainless steel heater barrel The unions can come lose during shipping and may need to be tightened Do not over tighten the unions If a union leaks after being hand tightened close the knife valves to stop the flow of water Loosen the union that is leaking and inspect the O ring for a possible crimp Reinstall the O ring and retighten the union WA
17. eference operate This manual will purposes We have tried to guide you make sure through the this manual set up HAZARD includes all installation Denotes risk of personal injury the infor and start mation you up of your WARNING wil need new It Denotes a circumstance that about your will explain could cause personal injury Spa how to circumstance where damage to operate and the spa s surface structure or If you have catre for equipment could occur any fur ther your spa questions We believe or need reading this IMPORTANT additional entire Denotes extremely important information owner S information please call manual is the sim plest way to ensure the full enjoyment of your new Aruba Spa It is most impor tant that you read and fol low the safety instructions included in this manual You should become familiar with all of the safety guide lines listed in this manual and make sure you follow them while using your spa At Aruba what we know one of our customer service representatives at 1 800 609 2227 We are certain that you will find owning an Aruba Spa as relaxing as using it The highlighted terms are used throughout this manu al to indicate facts that are particularly important for your safety and for main taining your spa in good working order 1 HOW YOUR ARUBA SPA IS BUILT At Aruba building spas is our passion We believe that qual ity through simplicity is the best
18. empted by anyone other than ARUBA SPAS or its authorized agent or if the failure is caused by accident acts of God or other causes beyond the control of ARUBA SPAS Neglect misuse and abuse include any installation operation improper water balance or maintenance of the spa other than in accordance with the owner s manual This Limited Warranty does not provide coverage for demonstrator used repurchased or reconditioned spas spa kits unplumbed spas or factory seconds and or any ARUBA SPA used for commercial use This Limited Warranty does not provide coverage for filter cartridges jet trim kits fuses pump seals O rings gaskets and light bulbs or any item attached to or installed on the spa after the date of manufacture OZONATORS AND SPA INSULATED COVERS ARE EXCLUDED FROM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ALTHOUGH THEY ARE COVERED BY SEPARATE WARRANTIES BY THEIR MANUFACTURES SERVICE CHARGES All service calls will be subject to an 80 00 eighty dollars charge If the service work performed is covered by this Limited Warranty the charges will be refunded If the service work performed is not covered by this Limited Warranty the service charges will apply Service or warranty work per ormed outside the city limits from where the spa was purchased will be subject ed to mileage charges and related expenses LIMITATIONS This Limited Warranty takes the place of all other warranties express or implied in fact or at law including implied warr
19. er may be too low allowing the heater body to overheat Be sure that all valves are fully open to allow maximum water flow over the heater element The friction and radiant heat from the pump motor can cause an extremely high ambient temperature around the spa and the equipment causing an overheat condition If this condi tion is suspect try running the spa with the equipment door off to see if it still overheats Ground Fault Interrupter Trips Check if it does it only when heat turns on if so check element by removing the power to the element termi nal and turn the heat on If it only faults when the ele ment is connected with power the element has a ground fault and must be replaced This can be done with the pump ozonator or any other peripheral equipment as a process of elimination to see where the fault may be Be sure that the neutral on the GFCI has been wired properly in the main panel Improper Temperature Measurement Remove temperature sensor from it s current location and submerge directly into the spa hot tub water Compare it to another accurate digital thermometer This will tell you if it is the sensor or the application See temperature sensor in the description and use of controls section of this manual Pressure Switch The pressure switch is not adjustable CHEMICAL MAINTENANCE Your spa comes with a cartridge filter system Filtering of the water helps to maintain water cleanliness and c
20. gs greatly increases the risk of hyper thermia in spas dance with manufad ture s instructions HYPERTHERMIA occur when the interna temperature of thf body reaches a levd several degree above the norma temperature of degres degrees symptoms of hype thermia includ drowsiness lethargy due to an increase i effects of hyperthe mia include 7 Pregnant or possibly preg nant women should consult a payaan before using a spa or ot tub 8 Water temperature in excess of 40 degrees C 104 degrees F may be injurious to your health 9 Before entering a spa or hot tub check the water tempera ture readout on the topside con trol e Unawareness impending heat e Failure to perceive heat Failure to recognize the need to leave the spa Fetal damage in pregna women Unconsciousness and dange of drowning POSITIONING YOUR SPA Your spa is self contained You can place it on a deck patio in your yard or indoors Proper site location is an important element of the overall enjoyment of your new spa so make sure you take enough time to properly plan out the position ing of your spa The following information is provided to help you determine where to place your spa If you have any questions or concerns about where to locate your spa please contact our customer service department IMPORTANT Check with your local building codes with regards to fencing and gate require
21. h speed until the water temperature reaches 52 F If your water temperature is below 39 F at the time of fill the top side control will toggle back and forth reading th2 39 The pack system is in lockout and the pump will run in high speed until the water temperature reaches 52 Once the water temperature has reached 52 F the pump will then run in low speed You can now set your water temperature to your desired level Note At the time of boot up your spa will automatically go through its first filtration cycle for 2 hours 5 Press the pump button on the control panel to test if the pump is changing from low to high speed refer to Topside Control Component Identification next page You will be able to tell the difference between low and high speed by the sound of the water moving through the spa s plumbing sys tem Press the pump button again to return the pump to low speed 6 Once the water has reached the set temperature add chem 11 icals to adjust the water balance see Chemical Maintenance page 19 7 The spa pack is thoroughly tested before shipping The most common cause of immediate pack failure is dry firing this occurs if the pump is running and the water is not cir culating and this type of failure is not covered by warranty 8 If you experience any problems with the procedures above contact an Aruba customer service representative 9 After your spa is operational you must install the Spa Cover
22. ined and smoothed We take this extra step in manufacturing to ensure the jets seat against a smooth surface for a tight fit and seal The plumbing system is then installed and lines are attached to each of the jets A manifold is installed at each junction between the main plumbing line and the lines leading to the jets Running a short line from the manifold directly beneath the jets provides the best water pressure and allows the jets to operate at their full capacity Once the spa is plumbed it is water tested as part of our quality inspection process to ensure that there are no leaks The spa shell is then lowered into the framed cabinet or spa skirt At Aruba Spas we use this innovative process to ensure the structural integrity of our spas Wooden supports 2 are then custom fitted by hand to the areas underneath the seats and stairs to provide additional strength to these areas This process recognizes that every spa is not identical and ensures individual inspection and custom fitting of each spa The spa shell is then insulated with 2 LB closed cell foam As Aruba Spas are made in Canada we know Canadian weath er conditions With this in mind we use enough insulation to get the maximum obtainable R factor from our insulating foam The use of closed cell foam ensures that water cannot be absorbed into the insulation The insulation also locks all supports into place and secures the spa to the spa skirt The electronic operat
23. ing system which controls the heating filtration and lighting systems is then installed and pre test ed in our factory We have selected a well designed operat ing system that is easy to use and features a number of ener gy saving options and safety options such as child lock out The final touch to the spa is the attractive spa skirt with strong stable corners and removable side panels fitted into the frame to allow easy access to all plumbing The spa skirt is made from solid tongue in groove red cedar and is designed to use shorter lengths of wood that may otherwise not have been utilized We only use wood that has been har vested from select cut forests using environmentally respon sible techniques GETTING STARTED Your spa comes complete with the following items HTC 4 R12 tapered Grey Spa Cover with locks and Spa Cover Limited Warranty Digital Pack and Topside Unit Aqua Flo Flow Master Owners Manual Aruba Spas Limited Warranty Registration Allen Key Please check to make sure you have received all these items In addition if you have ordered any extra accessories please check to make sure that they have been included with your spa TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION Voltmeter Ammeter Ohmmeter Screwdrivers Phillips amp flat head 2 wire restrainers Wire cutters Wire strippers 6 AWG wire Chg plus ground if spa is more than 30ft from the Main Breaker Box ITEMS
24. larity While the filter traps most solid materials it is still necessary to add a sanitizer such as bromine or chlorine to the water to control bacteria algae and to oxidize any organic materials in the water This section will explain how to use bromine to maintain clean clear and odor free water Chlorine is also available through your local Pool and or Spa retail outlet When purchasing from your local retailer it is recommended that you bring a sample of your water for analysis and guid ance on which chemicals you may require Chemicals and test strips can be purchased directly from Aruba Spas by calling us at 1 800 609 2227 You must use either chlorine or bromine based chemicals You may change from chlorine to bromine without emptying the tub If you are changing from bromine to chlorine yeu then must empty the tub and start with fresh water Never mix chlorine with bromine out of the water INITIAL START UP PROCEDURES dosages are for 360 gallons 1620 litres of water 1 Use your test strips or test kit to test your fill water for pH total alkalinity to determine any water balance adjustments necessary WARNING Make sure you dilute all chemicals with spa water before adding them to the spa Adding full strength chemicals to the spa may damage the spa surface and will void the warranty 2 When filling your spa with water add STAIN amp SCALE to protect your spa against staining and scale f
25. latches The locks will already be attached to the end of the straps Position the tie strap so it is fully extended without stretching Locate the 2 holes on the locking mecha nism marking them with a pen Remove the locking mecha nism from the strap and fasten to the spa HAZARD Never leave an uncovered spa unattended and never leave a covered spa unlatched SPA OPERATIONS GUIDE Topside Control Component Identification INVERT PUMP Heat s and Heat t buttons The spa s thermostat is to provide you with optimum control of the spa water temperature This temperature set point can be adjusted from 21 C 70 F to 40 C 104 degrees F Invert Button This button will flip the LED readout 180 12 Pump button The control panel button designated PUMP activates the pump when pressed The pump sequence is low speed high speed off The pump when the PUMP button is manual ly pressed turns off after thirty minutes a thirty minute default NOTE You will not be able to turn off your pump if your spa is in filter cycle heating or in freeze protection less than 52 F Light The control panel button designated LIGHT activates the spa light when pressed The light turns off after two hour a two hour default Filter Cycle Programming Proper filtration is an important key to maintaining the clar ity of your spa s water The filter system is designed for unsurpassed effectiveness at removing de
26. length of the term of the warranty Make sure you return the Warranty Registration Card that comes with your spa If you encounter a problem with your spa please take the fol lowing steps IMPORTANT Smart Protect Warranty certificate is on page 30 Please make sure you read this document carefully It is important to understand this warranty and its exclusions For warranty service contact a Smart Protect Warranty service agent at 1 877 877 2087 1 Refer to the Trouble Shooting guides on page 17 and 32 Use these guides to determine what may be wrong with your spa This is important information to give the service techni cian In addition checking the guides will help you to deter mine if you need to call for warranty assistance 2 If you need assistance in trouble shooting call 1 800 609 2227 29 ee es t ye Smart Protect WARRANT Y WARRANTY RIDGEWOOD ENTERPRISES LTD the manufacturers of ARUBA SPAS extends this limited warranty solely to the original purchaser of any ARUBA brand spa manufactured after January 1 2003 FIVE YEAR LIMITED SHELL STRUCTURE and SURFACE
27. m or defective pressure switch You may have an air lock at the heater barrel See page 11 for priming the pump Make sure filters are clean Check that service valves are open Ensure water level is at water line Check for obstruction of flow Display flashes FLC This indicates that the flow switch is stuck in the closed position and should be replaced Erratic operation at topside panel Shut off system and restart Check for debris inside topside panel control housing Check cable connection at the topside control remove clean and reconnect Iry new topside control No heat Check the topside control for HL This indicates that the system has overheated Make sure the temperature has fallen to less than 112 F and press the heat key to reset Check that the temperature set point is higher than actual tub temperature Check for flashing LED at topside control to indicate heat demand Check to see if the pilot light at the equipment panel is on This indicates if power is actually getting to the heater element If this light is on and there is still no heat the element should be checked for continuity If there is no continuity the element needs to be replaced Overheat If the water is too hot and the high limit has tripped the breaker the water must be allowed to drop to less than 112 F before it will reset Reset by pressing the heat key at the topside control The circulation of the wat
28. ments Your spa measures 84 x84 x34 the dry weight is 650 Ibs with water 4000 Ibs YARD INSTALLATION Position your spa above ground in an area with good drainage on a level surface that contacts the spa fully The ideal base is a concrete pad however compacted gravel paving stones or railway ties may also be used Locate the spa so the equipment door is readily accessible The equip ment has to be above grade and not subject to flooding If using compacted gravel it must be on a firm level base and it must be contained in a secure wood or concrete border so that the loose gravel cannot shift once the spa is in place DECK INSTALLATION Before placing your spa on a deck or other raised platform you must have the structure checked for its loading capacity by an Engineer or competent Contractor Before placing the spa on the deck you should place 1 5 high density foam insulation under the spa This helps insulate the spa and pre vent the transmission of noise At the same time providing the underside of the spa with extra insulation WARNING One must support the entire base of the spa from the outside edges to the centre to support its weight Improper placement of your spa may void the warranty WARNING Do not permit electric appliances such as light telephone radio or television within 1 5 meters 5 feet of a spa or hot tub INDOOR INSTALLATION Before attempting to place the spa indoors check the door opening
29. motor when it cools down GFCI shuts down frequently Faulty GFCI Call electrician Heater element has failed Call Aruba Spas Smart Protect Warranty Ozonator has failed Replace Ozonator Abnormal water usage Excessive evaporation Use spa cover when not in use lower thermostat setting Leak in plumbing Tighten unions see 2 START UP PREPARATIONS Call Smart Protect Warranty Water not clean Filter dirty or clogged Clean or replace filter Clogged blocked safety suction Clean safety or suction or skimmer Poor water chemistry Test and correct High content of solids in water Drain and refill spa Eye or skin irritation pH is too high Test and correct 33 pH is too low Test and correct Formation of chloramines The formation of chloramines is chlorine combining with nitrogen from body wastes oils etc causes familiar chlorine odour A 34 p UT T Correct by shock Foaming of water High concentration of oils and organics being agitated by jets Add antifoam Soft water Test and correct Scale deposits High calcium level high pH high alkalinity Test and correct Water leaks or drips in equipment O ring or seals drying out Lubricate O rings or replace Filter often has air in it Water level is too low Add water to appropriate level Leak in top of filter Check for cracks replace O rings CIRCULATION PUMP OPERATIONS Op
30. ormation on the spa walls and on the heater element 3 You must balance your water so that it is neither alkaline scale forming nor acidic corrosive Balanced spa water should be between 7 4 7 6 on the pH scale with total alka linity in the range of 125 150 ppm Use SPA INCREASE pH up or SPA DECREASE pH down as needed to adjust the pH Add alkalinity increaser to raise total alkalinity WARNING Improper chemical maintenance can damage the spa surface and or equipment and will void the warranty 4 Once your water has reached the set temperature add your choice of sanitizer bromine or chlorine The importance of maintaining an adequate level of sanitizer in your spa can not be overemphasized Warm water presents a fertile envi ronment for the growth of bacteria and viruses This growth is prevented when adequate sanitizer levels are continuous ly maintained WATER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Weekly 1 Sanitizer check to insure sanitizer level is at the right range Add sanitizer when necessary 2 Add a sequestering agent to prevent scaling and staining 3 Add a flocculent to spa water This will quickly clean and brighten hazy cloudy water caused by microcontaminants in the water that are too small for the filter to remove WARNING Sanitizers such as Sodium Tri chlor chlorine tablets sticks calci um hypochlorite sodium hypochlorite or any chemical that may remain undissolved on the spa surface will d
31. pm 4 Bromine or Chlorine levels need to be tested daily 5 pH levels need to tested daily IMPORTANT If your bromine or chlorine reading is above 6 0 you may obtain a false result when testing for pH In this case lower the chlorine or bromine before per forming any other tests 6 The water in your spa should be hard bypass water sof tener If you suspect you have soft water you may need a calcium increaser Check with your local spa store 7 Alkalinity levels need to be tested weekly 8 Water testing should be done at home using test strips or an accurate test kit or by taking your water to a spa or pool retail outlet and having them test your water sample you should expect to pay a nominal fee for this service 22 CHEMICAL TABLE OF EQUIVALENTS CHART 15ml 1TBS 4TBS 1 4 15g 1TBS PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPROPER WATER BALANCE Low pH causes rapid sanitizer loss causes eye irritation and itchy skin corrodes equipment Solution add pH increaser pH up to raise the pH levels High pH forms scale causes short filter runs clouds water reduces sanitizer efficiency Solution add pH decreaser pH down to lower the pH levels Low Sanitizer Levels allows growth of bacteria and viruses in spa water Solution refer to Chemical Maintenance Initial Start Up Procedures page 19 23 Causes of pH change adding water rain bather loa
32. reaker for electrical connection to your spa could result in seri ous harm or death No electrical power should be available near the spa without GFCI protection ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ACCESS To access Electrical connections Electrical connections are within the spa pack There are 2 wire access locations on either side of the front panel The electrical requirements are 220V with a neutral 0000 GND N LI 12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read and follow all instructions 2 A ground terminal is located inside the supply terminal box To reduce the risk of electric shock this terminal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the electric 8 supply service panel with a continuous copper wire equiva lent in size to the circuit conductors supplying this equip ment 3 At least two lugs marked Bonding Lugs are provided on the external surface or inside the supply terminal box To reduce the risk of electric shock connect the local common bonding grid in the area of the spa to these terminals with an insulated or bare copper conductor not smaller than 6 AWG 4 All field installed metal components such as rails ladders drains or other similar hardware within 3 meters of the spa shall be bonded to the equipment grounding bus with cop per conductors no smaller than 6 AWG 5 Save these instructions START UP PREPARATIONS Before performing the operations in this section make sure you hav
33. s to ensure that they are large enough for the spa to fit through In addition you must have the structure checked for its loading capacity by an Engineer or competent Contractor The minimum loading capacity required is 100 Ibs per square foot The spa should be placed in a well ven tilated area so that excess condensation can be removed from the area where the spa is located Locate the spa so the equipment door is readily accessible for maintenance and service needs and ensure you have an area with proper drainage You may also wish to think about the following considera tions before installing your spa location to facilitate adult supervision if children are using the spa location relative to trees falling leaves and shade exposure to sunlight landscaping and night time lighting view from your house wind direction storage area for maintenance equipment and chemicals adjustment of sprinklers so they do not hit spa or spa cab inet WARNING Electrical codes change from Province to Province Check with your electrician for the electrical codes in your area ELECTRICAL CONNECTION A certified electrician must make all electrical connections to your spa in accordance with all applicable electrical codes for your area The spa s GFCI breaker must be sized in accor dance to electrical requirements of spa The Full Load Amperage FLA is recorded on the spa s nameplate WARNING Failure to use a GFCI b
34. te 1 2 turn clockwise to decrease the volume of water and counter clock wise to increase it The micro swirl jets on your spa are interchangeable To remove either trim kit you must place a screwdriver between the face plate and the acrylic spa surface then push with a gentle upwards motion and the trim kit will pop out of the jet body To replace just place the trim kit into the jet body and gently push it into place Be careful not to scratch the spa surface with the screwdriver and do not force the trim kit into or out of the jet body To remove adjustable jets pop them out an inch then unscrew them The cluster jets are small single orifice jets that are not adjustable and cannot be removed Cluster Jets The purpose of the ozone jet is to inject ozone into your spa It is not to be used for hydrotherapy If you do not have an ozona tor water will still flow into the spa from Ozone Jet this jet WARNING Do not block Ozone Jet at anytime Blocking the Ozone Jet may result in damaging the ozonator and voiding the warranty You can adjust the volume of water from both the swirl jets and the massage jets by turning the face plate clockwise to decrease the volume of water and count er clockwise to increase the volume of water The massage jet provides a wide pattern of massage with a high volume of water that flows in a large circular pattern for deep muscle massage The swirl jets provide a similar circular p
35. tion throughout the winter months because it is very difficult to get water out of all of the plumbing lines If for some reason you must close down your spa in the winter we recommend you win terize it as follows 1 Drain your spa completely You may tip your spa on edge and use a wet vacuum or blower to evacuate as much water as possible from the spa The idea is to get all the water out of the plumbing lines and equipment WARNING Any damage caused to the spa by freezing once it has been drained for the winter is not covered by warranty 2 Once the spa is completely drained open the hose bib and loosen the unions to allow the water to expend freely within the system Also remove the drain plug on the bottom of the pump This should prevent any ice from expanding and damaging drainpipes and fittings The key is to eliminate any sealed areas in the system that may contain water Your local pool and spa retailer may provide this service at a nom inal fee 3 If you receive a heavy snowfall during the winter you may want to build a temporary cover over the top of your spa This can be done with 1 2 sheets of plywood supported by 2 x 4 cross members 28 WARRANTY INFORMATION We are pleased to announce that Aruba Spas has an excellent and secure warranty program This program offers the best protection because it is backed by full reimbursement con tractual liability insurance which protects the customer for the full
36. tional Purchase When you start up your spa ensure that both knife valves on either side of your circulation pump are in the open position up Loosen the union to release any air then re tighten You cannot operate the circulation pump from the topside control it is pre programmed to run 24 hours a day 35 WEEKLY MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE eoueuejure N eouepeg eoueuo 19M jueugee1 xoous 19114 DATE e JUN A Division Of Ridgewood Enterprises Ltd 920 Leathead Road Kelowna BC V1X 2J8 Aruba Spas reserves the right to make changes in specifications without notice MEMBER W CA 3 Cc x NATIONAL SPA amp POOL INSTITUTE a SU VE AUC
37. to spa pack Check the breaker Check that connection to main board is clean and sound Display flashes th1 39 on system start up Check that the temperature sensing probe connection to main board is clean and sound Display flashes th2 current temperature on system start up Check that the temperature sensing probe connected to the main board is clean and sound Note a new temperature sensing probe may be needed for the above 2 points Display flashes th2 39 on system start up This indicates that both thermisters are detecting spa water temperature of less than 39 F 4 C or they both disconnected open The pump will run in this condition Display flashes OH OVER HEAT This indicates that the spa water temperature is over 112 F The system should shut down in this state and will re start automatically when the water cools below 112 Display flashes hot OVER HEAT This indicates that the heater body is over 112 F The system should shut down in this state and will re start automatically when the water cools below 112 F Display flashes HL HIGH LIMIT This indicates that either the heater or the spa has reached 118 F or higher The system will not re start automatically To re start the system the water temper ature must be below 112 F and the heater key at the topside control must be pressed 17 Display flashes FLO FLOW This indicates that there is a water flow proble
38. way to build a spa Over the years we have refined our spa construction process to achieve the best results We are proud of the results that we have achieved using the methods described below and hope that knowing how your spa is made will make installing and operating it easier The building process starts with the shell of the spa At Aruba Spas we use the thickest acrylic sheet available Using a thicker acrylic sheet is important because the spa shell is formed by placing a heated acrylic sheet over a vacuum for mer which molds it into the shape of the spa As the acrylic sheet is formed it stretches and thins Using a thicker acrylic sheet ensures a stronger and more durable surface Fiberglass backing is then applied to provide structural sup port for the acrylic shell A triple bond system is used to ensure a complete bond is formed between the acrylic spa shell and the fiberglass structural support A unique type of resin is applied as a skin coat to the outside surface of the spa shell This skin coat is then backed by an additional layer of fiberglass reinforced resin The skin coat forms a chemical bond between the acrylic spa shell and the fiberglass struc tural support This triple bond system ensures the long last ing integrity of both the spa shell and spa surface After fiberglassing the holes for the jets are precision drilled through the spa shell The rough surface of the fiberglass backing around the holes is then mach
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