Aruba Spa 2003 Breeze, 2003 Escape, 2003 Serenade User Manual

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ARUBA SPAS

Box 2266 Station R

Kelowna, BC V1X 4K6

1-800-609-2227

TTABLE OF CONTENTS

ABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

How Your Aruba Spa is Built . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Tools Required For Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Items Required For The Installation Of Your Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Positioning Your Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Yard Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Deck Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Indoor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Electrical Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Start Up Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Initial Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Spa Operations Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Topside Control Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Filter Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Hydrotherapy Jets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Ozonators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Chemical Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Initial Start-up Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Water Maintenance Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Conducting Proper Water Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Chemical Table Of Equivalents Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Problems Associated With Improper Water Balance . . . . . . . . . 23

Care For Your Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Draining Your Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Filter Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Spa Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Special Cold Weather Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Trouble Shooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Circulating System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Weekly Maintenance Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Dear

Dear ArAr

uba Customer

uba 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
operate. This manual will
guide you
through the
set-up,
installation
and start­up of your
new spa. It
will explain
how to
operate and
care for
your spa.
We believe
reading this
entire
owner’s
manual is
the sim­plest way to ensure the full
enjoyment of your new
Aruba Spa. It is most impor­tant that you read and fol­low the safety instructions
included in this manual.
You should become familiar
with all of the safety guide­lines listed in this manual
and make sure you follow
them while using your spa.

At Aruba what we know

how to do best is build spas.
We have learned that quality
through simplicity is the best
way to build a spa. We
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 reference
purposes. We have tried to

make sure
this manual
includes all
the infor­mation you
will need
about your
spa.

If you have
any further
questions
or need
additional
information
please call
one of our

customer
service representatives at 1­800-609-2227. We are certain
that you will find owning an
Aruba Spa as relaxing as
using it.

The highlighted terms are
used throughout this manu­al to indicate facts that are
particularly important for
your safety, and for main­taining your spa in good
working order.

HAZARD

Denotes risk of personal injury.

WARNING

Denotes a circumstance that

could cause personal injury or a

circumstance where damage to

the spa’s surface, structure or

equipment could occur.

IMPORTANT

Denotes extremely important

information.

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HO

HOW W YY

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At Aruba, building spas is our passion. We believe that qual­ity through simplicity is the best 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-for­mer, 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 sup­port 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 struc­tural support. This triple bond system ensures the long last­ing 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 machined 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

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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 weath­er 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 operating system, which controls the heating,
filtration and lighting systems is then installed and pre-test­ed in our factory. We have selected a well designed operat­ing system that is easy to use and features a number of ener­gy-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 har­vested from select-cut forests using environmentally respon­sible techniques.

GETTING ST

GETTING STARAR

TED

TED

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.

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION

• Voltmeter

• Ammeter

• Ohmmeter

• Screwdrivers (Phillips & flat head)

• 2 wire restrainers

• Wire cutters

• Wire strippers

• #6 AWG 3 wire Chg: (plus ground) if spa is more than 30ft
from the Main Breaker Box.

ITEMS 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. (sup­plied by Aruba Spas)

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1) Children should not use spas
or hot tubs without adult super­vision.

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.

4) People with
infectious dis­eases should not
use a spa or hot
tub.

5) To avoid
injury, exercise
care when enter­ing 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 uncon­sciousness and
possible drown­ing.

7) Pregnant or
possibly preg­nant women should consult a
physician before using a spa or
hot 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 tempera­ture readout on the topside con­trol.

10) Do not use a spa or hot tub
immediately following strenu­ous exercise.

11) Prolonged immersion in a
spa or hot tub may be injurious
to you health.

12) Do not permit electric appli­ances (such as light, telephone,
radio, or television) within 1.5
meters (5 feet) of a spa or hot

tub.

13) Maintain water
chemistry in accor­dance with manufac­ture’s instructions.

HYPERTHERMIA

Hyperthermia occurs
when the internal
temperature of the
body reaches a level
several degrees
above the normal
temperature of 37
degrees C (98.6
degrees F). The
symptoms of hyper­thermia include
drowsiness, lethargy
due to an increase in
the internal tempera­ture of the body. The
effects of hyperther­mia include:

• Unawareness of

impending heat

• Failure to perceive heat

• Failure to recognize the need
to leave the spa

• Fetal damage in pregnant
women

• Unconsciousness and danger
of drowning

IMPOR

IMPORTT

ANT SAFETY INSTRUC

ANT SAFETY INSTRUC

TIONS

TIONS

WARNING

It is most

important that

you read
these safety
instructions

before

using your

spa.

HAZARD

The use of

alcohol or

drugs greatly

increases the

risk of hyper-

thermia in

spas.

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POSITIONING

POSITIONING YY

OUR SP

OUR SPAA

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 position­ing 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.

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 equip­ment 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 pre­vent 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.

IMPORTANT

Check with your local building codes with

regards to fencing and gate requirements.

Your spa measures 84”x84”x34” the dry

weight is 650 lbs, with water 4000 lbs.

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INDOOR INSTALLATION

Before attempting to place the spa indoors check the door
openings 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
lbs per square foot. The spa should be placed in a well-ven­tilated 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 considera­tions 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 cab­inet

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.

ELECTRIC

ELECTRIC

AL CONNECTION

AL 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 accor­dance to electrical requirements of spa. The Full Load
Amperage (FLA) is recorded on the spa’s nameplate.

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.

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

GND

N

L1

L2

WARNING

Failure to use a GFCI breaker 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.

WARNING

Electrical codes change from Province to

Province. Check with your electrician for

the electrical codes in your area.

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supply service panel with a continuous copper wire equiva­lent in size to the circuit conductors supplying this equip­ment.

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 cop­per conductors no smaller than #6 AWG.

5. Save these instructions.

STSTARARTT-UP PREP

-UP PREP

ARA

ARA

TIONS

TIONS

Before performing the operations in this section, make sure
you have read and understood all of the previous instruc­tions 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.

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 fill­ing the spa with water. Failure to do so may
cause the unions to leak, which can damage

the spa pack, and voids the warranty.

WARNING

Do not run the pump until the spa is full of

water. Running the spa pump without

water could cause damage to the operating

system and void the warranty.

2) Check all four unions (or six if you have a circulating sys­tem) and ensure that they are hand tight. There are two white
unions on the pump: one on the inlet side and one on the dis­charge side. See equipment diagram.

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.

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 ST

INITIAL STARARTT

-UP

-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.

WARNING

Only turn union one turn

counter clockwise.

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Knife Valve #2

Knife Valve #1

Hose Bib

SPA

PACK

Black
Unions

White
Unions

Pump

Union #2

Union #1