Cal Spas F-1222, F-1681, F-1325, F-1420, F-1439 Owner's Manual

LTR20171005, Rev. D
7/20/17

Table of Contents

Preparing for Your New Portable Spa

Pre-Delivery Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Planning the Best Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Preparing a Good Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

240 Volt Electrical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . 3

GFCI Wiring Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Filling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa 8

Priming the Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operating Your Spa

TP400 and TP600 Control Panel Operation 12

TP800 Control Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . 20

spaTouch Icon Driven Control Panel . . . . . 25

Cal Spas Hot Tub Wi-Fi App . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Cloud Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Electrical Power Efciency . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Jets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

LED Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Diverter Knobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Waterfalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Air Venturis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Hydro Streamer Waterfall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Water Clarity

The Key to Clear Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Testing and Adjusting Spa Water . . . . . . . . 37

Sanitation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Bather Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Filter Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Pure Cure™ Water Sanitizer . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Ozonator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems . . 41

Cleaning and Maintenance

Removing and Reseating the Pillows . . . . . 42

Jet Remove/Replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Spa Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Draining Your Portable Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining) . . . . . 44

Cleaning and Replacing the Filter. . . . . . . . 44

Vacation Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Cleaning Your Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Changing the UV Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Aquatic AV AQ-DM-5UBT Media Locker . . . 46

Using the Digital Media Locker

Using the Freedom Sound System . . . . . . . 48

Remote and Keypad Functions . . . . . . . . . . 48

Closing and Locking the Door . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Keeping Fit With Your Swim Spa

Jetstream Propulsion System . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Swim Tether. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Exercise Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Appendix

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Basic Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Copyright 2017 LMS. All rights reserved. Duplication without written consent is strictly
prohibited.

Cal Spas®, Adjustable Therapy System™, ATS™, Cal Premium™, Cal Select™, Cal Stone™,
Pure Cure™, XL™ Heater, and Ultimate Fitness Spa Series™ are registered trademarks.

Due to continuous improvement programs, all models, operation, and/or specications

are subject to change without prior notice.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

For customer service, please contact your
authorized dealer immediately. If you need
additional information and/or assistance,
contact:

LMS Customer Service Department
1462 East Ninth Street
Pomona, CA 91766.

Toll Free: 1-800-CAL-SPAS
Fax: [phone]

Important Safety Instructions

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READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER -- Risk of accidental drowning:

Do not allow children to be in or around a spa
unless a responsible adult supervises them. Keep
the spa cover on and locked when not in use. See
instructions enclosed with your cover for locking
procedures.

DANGER -- Risk of injury:

The suction ttings in this spa are sized to match
the specic water ow created by the pump. Should
the need arise to replace the suction ttings, or the
pump, be sure the ow rates are compatible.

Never operate the spa if the suction tting or lter

baskets are broken or missing. Never replace a

suction tting with one that is rated less than the
ow rate marked on the original suction tting.

WARNING -- To reduce the risk of injury:

The spa water should never exceed 104˚F (40˚C).
Water temperatures 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 spa use exceeds 10
minutes.

High water temperatures have a high potential for
causing fetal damage during pregnancy. Women who
are pregnant, or who think they are pregnant, should
always check with their physician prior to spa usage.

The use of alcohol, drugs or medication before or

DANGER -- Risk of electric shock:

Read This First!

Install the spa at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) from all
metal surfaces. As an alternative, a spa may be
installed within 5 feet of metal surfaces if each metal
surface is permanently bonded by a minimum #8
AWG solid copper conductor to the outside of the
spa’s control box.

Do not permit any external electrical appliances,
such as lights, telephones, radios, televisions, and

etc., within ve feet (1.5 meters) of the spa. Never

attempt to operate any electrical device from inside
the spa.

Replace a damaged power cord immediately.

Do not bury the power cord.

Connect to a grounded, grounding-type receptacle only.

during spa use may lead to unconsciousness, with
the possibility of drowning.

Persons suffering from obesity, a medical history of
heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory
system problems or diabetes should consult a
physician before using the spa.

Persons using medications should consult a physician
before using the spa since some medications may
induce drowsiness while others may affect heart rate,
blood pressure and circulation.

HYPERTHERMIA DANGER:

Prolonged exposure to hot air or water can induce
hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs when the internal

temperature of the body reaches a level 3˚F to 6˚F
above the normal body temperature of 98.6˚F (or 2˚C to
4˚C above 37˚C). While hyperthermia has many health
benets, it is important not to allow your body’s core
temperature to rise above 103˚F (39.5˚C). Symptoms

of excessive hyperthermia include dizziness, lethargy,
drowsiness and fainting. The effects of excessive
hyperthermia may include:

• Failure to perceive heat

• Failure to recognize the need to exit spa or hot tub

• Unawareness of impending hazard

• Fetal damage in pregnant women

• Physical inability to exit the spa

• Unconsciousness

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greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia.

WARNING: People with infectious diseases should not
use a spa or hot tub.

WARNING: To avoid injury, exercise care when entering
or exiting the spa or hot tub.

WARNING: Do not use drugs or alcohol before or during
the use of a spa or hot tub to avoid unconsciousness and
possible drowning.

WARNING: Do not use a spa or hot tub immediately
following strenuous exercise.

WARNING: Prolonged immersion in a spa or hot tub
may be injurious to your health.

CAUTION: Maintain water chemistry in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions.

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Pre-Delivery Checklist

Most cities and counties require permits for exterior
construction and electrical circuits. In addition, some
communities have codes requiring residential barriers
such as fencing and/or self-closing gates on property
to prevent unsupervised access to the property by
children. Your dealer can provide information on which
permits may be required and how to obtain them prior
to the delivery of your spa.

Planning the Best Location

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Safety First

Do not place your spa within 10 feet (3 m) of
overhead power lines.

Consider How You Will Use Your Spa

How you intend to use your spa will help you
determine where you should position it. For example,
will you use your spa for recreational or therapeutic
purposes? If your spa is mainly used for family
recreation, be sure to leave plenty of room around
it for activity. If you will use it for relaxation and

therapy, you will probably want to create a specic

mood around it.

Plan for Your Environment

If you live in a region where it snows in the winter
or rains frequently, place the spa near a house
entry. By doing this, you will have a place to change
clothes and not be uncomfortable.

Before Delivery

Plan your delivery route

Choose a suitable location for the spa

Lay a 5 - 8 cm concrete slab

Install dedicated electrical supply

After Delivery

Place spa on slab

Connect electrical components

Provide a View with Your Spa

Think about the direction you will be facing when
sitting in your spa. Do you have a special landscaped

area in your yard that you nd enjoyable? Perhaps

there is an area that catches a soothing breeze
during the day or a lovely sunset in the evening.

Keep Your Spa Clean

In planning your spa’s location, consider a location
where the path to and from the house can be kept
clean and free of debris.

Prevent dirt and contaminants from being tracked
into your spa by placing a foot mat at the spa’s
entrance where the bathers can clean their feet
before entering your spa.

Allow for Service Access

Consider Your Privacy

In a cold-weather climate, bare trees won’t provide
much privacy. Think of your spa’s surroundings
during all seasons to determine your best privacy
options. Consider the view of your neighbors as well
when you plan the location of your spa.

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Make sure the spa is positioned so that access to
the equipment compartment and all side panels will
not be blocked.

Many people choose to install a decorative structure
around their spa. If you are installing your spa with
any type of structure on the outside, such as a
gazebo, remember to allow access for service. It is
always best to design special installations so that
the spa can still be moved, or lifted off the ground.

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Preparing a Good Foundation

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Your spa needs a solid and level foundation. The
area that it sits on must be able to support the
weight of the spa, with water and the occupants
who use it. If the foundation is inadequate, it may
shift or settle after the spa is in place, causing stress
that could DAMAGE YOUR SPA SHELL AND FINISH.

Damage caused by inadequate or improper
foundation support is not covered by the
warranty. It is the responsibility of the
spa owner to provide a proper foundation
for the spa.

Place the spa on an elevated 3 to 4” / 30 cm concrete
slab. Pavers, gravel, brick, sand, timbers or dirt
foundations are not adequate to support the spa.

We strongly recommend that a qualied, licensed

contractor prepare the foundation for your spa.

If you are installing the spa indoors, pay close

attention to the ooring beneath it. Choose ooring

that will not be damaged or stained.

If you are installing your spa on an elevated wood
deck or other structure, it is highly recommended
that you consult a structural engineer or contractor
to ensure the structure will support the weight of

150 pounds per square foot (732 kg / m2).

To properly identify the weight of your new spa when
full, remember water weighs 8.33 lbs. per gallon, or
1 kg per liter. For example, an average 8’ spa holds
approximately 500 gallons, or 1892 liters, of water.

Using this formula, you will nd that the weight of the

water alone is 4,165 lbs, or 1892 kg. Combined with
the dry weight of the spa you will note that this spa
will weigh approximately 5,000 lbs, or 2267 kg, when
full of water.

240 Volt Electrical Installation

All 240V spas must be permanently connected (hard
wired) to the power supply. See the GFCI and wiring
requirements on page 5.

These instructions describe the only acceptable
electrical wiring procedure. Spas wired in any
other way will void your warranty and may
result in serious injury.

When installed in the United States, the electrical
wiring of this spa must meet the requirements of NEC
70 and any applicable local, state, and federal codes.

The electrical circuit must be installed by an
electrical contractor and approved by a local
building or electrical inspector.

Failure to comply with state and local codes

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may result in re or personal injury and will be

the sole responsibility of the spa owner.

The power supplied to the spa must be on a dedicated
GFCI protected circuit as required by NEC 70 with no
other appliances or lights sharing the power.

Use copper wire with THHN insulation. Do not use
aluminum wire.

Use the table below and on the next page to determine
your GFCI and wiring requirements.

Wires that run over 100 feet must increase wire gauge
to the next lower number. For example: A normal 50
amp GFCI with four #6 AWG copper wires that run
over 100 feet would require you to go to four #4 AWG
copper wires.

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GFCI and Wiring Requirements

Applies to all tness spas except F-1781

Standard conguration with one 5.5 kW heater

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Spa

Model

F-1222 BP501G1 One 50 amp GFCI

F-1325 BP501G1 One 50 amp GFCI

F-1420 BP501G1 One 50 amp GFCI

F-1439 BP501X One 50 amp GFCI

F-1640 BP20X One 60 amp GFCI

F-1681 BP20X One 60 amp GFCI

Conguration for Option OPT17-200 (auxiliary 5.5 kW heater)

Spa

Model

F-1439 BP501X

F-1640 BP20X

Applies to model F-1781 only

Standard conguration with one 5.5 kW heater

Control
System GFCI Required Wires Required Wiring Diagram

Four #8 AWG copper wires

Control
System GFCI Required Wires Required Wiring Diagram

One 50 amp GFCI
and one 30 amp
GFCI

One 60 amp GFCI
and one 30 amp
GFCI

Four #8 AWG copper wires

Four #8 AWG copper wires

Use wiring diagram 1
(see page 5)

Use wiring diagram 2
(see page 6)

Use wiring diagram 2
(see page 6)

Control
System Spa Side GFCI Required Wires Required Wiring Diagram

BP501G1

Conguration for Option OPT17-200 (auxiliary 5.5 kW heater)

Control
System Spa Side GFCI Required Wires Required Wiring Diagram

BP20X

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Service (spa

side)

Service 1

(swim side)

Service 2

(swim side)

One 40 amp GFCI Four #8 AWG copper wires

One 60 amp GFCI Four #8 AWG copper wires

One 30 amp GFCI

Three #8 AWG copper
wires

Use wiring diagram 2
(see page 6)

Use wiring diagram 3
(see page 7)

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GFCI Wiring Diagrams

House Breaker Box

GREEN (Ground)

WHITE

(Neutral)

BLACK

(Hot)

BLACK

(Hot)

RED

(Hot)

RED

(Hot)

GFCI Breaker Box

Front View of GFCI

WHITE

GREEN (Ground)

RED

(Hot)

WHITE (Neutral)

BLACK

(Hot)

BLACK (Load Hot)

RED (Load Hot)

Spa Control Box

CIRCUIT BOARD

WHITE
(NEUTRAL)

BLACK (HOT)

RED (HOT)

GREEN
(GROUND)

GROUND TERMINAL BLOCK (ATTACHED
TO OUTSIDE OF SYSTEM BOX)

GROUND TERMINAL BLOCK (ATTACHED
TO OUTSIDE OF SYSTEM BOX)

BP501G1 and BP501X control
boxes and Auxiliary Heater

WHITE
(NEUTRAL)

BLACK (HOT)

RED (HOT)

GREEN
(GROUND)

CIRCUIT BOARD

GROUND TERMINAL BLOCK (ATTACHED
TO OUTSIDE OF SYSTEM BOX)

BP20X control box

Two 220V circuit breakers
Two GFCIs
Seven wires:
Two Red (hot)
Two Black (hot)
Two White (neutral)
One Green (ground)

Diagram 1

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House Breaker Box

BLACK (Hot)

WHITE

(Neutral)

GREEN (Ground)

RED (Hot)

One 220V circuit breaker
One GFCI
Four wires:
Red (hot)

Black (hot)
White (neutral)
Green (ground)

Spa Control Box

BP501G1 and BP501X control boxes

WHITE
(NEUTRAL)

BLACK (HOT)

RED (HOT)

CIRCUIT BOARD

GREEN
(GROUND)

GROUND TERMINAL BLOCK (ATTACHED

GROUND TERMINAL BLOCK (ATTACHED
TO OUTSIDE OF SYSTEM BOX)

TO OUTSIDE OF SYSTEM BOX)

GFCI Breaker Box

BLACK

(Hot)

GREEN (Ground)

BP20X control box

WHITE
(NEUTRAL)

BLACK (HOT)

RED (HOT)

CIRCUIT BOARD

GREEN
(GROUND)

GROUND TERMINAL BLOCK (ATTACHED
TO OUTSIDE OF SYSTEM BOX)

WHITE (Neutral)

RED

(Hot)

WHITE

WHITE (Load Neutral)

RED (Load Hot)

BLACK (Load Hot)

Front View of GFCI

RED (HOT)

BLACK (HOT)

WHITE

WHITE

(LOAD NEUTRAL)

Bottom View of GFCI

Control

Box

See the Cal Spas Pre-Delivery Guide for more information on spa placement for service access and electrical
service.

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House Breaker Box

GREEN (Ground)

WHITE (Neutral)

BLACK

(Hot)

BLACK

(Hot)

RED

(Hot)

BLACK

(Hot)

RED

(Hot)

RED

(Hot)

Three 220V circuit breakers
Three GFCIs
Ten wires:
Three Red (hot)
Three Black (hot)
Three White (neutral)
One Green (ground)

GFCI Breaker Box

Spa Control Box

CIRCUIT BOARD

WHITE
(NEUTRAL)

BLACK (HOT)

RED (HOT)

GREEN
(GROUND)

GROUND TERMINAL BLOCK (ATTACHED
TO OUTSIDE OF SYSTEM BOX)

GROUND TERMINAL BLOCK (ATTACHED
TO OUTSIDE OF SYSTEM BOX)

BP501G1 and BP501X control
boxes and Auxiliary Heater

WHITE
(NEUTRAL)

BLACK (HOT)

RED (HOT)

GREEN
(GROUND)

CIRCUIT BOARD

GROUND TERMINAL BLOCK (ATTACHED
TO OUTSIDE OF SYSTEM BOX)

BP20X control box

WHITE (Neutral)

GREEN (Ground)

BLACK

(Hot)

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Diagram 2

House Breaker Box

Two 220V circuit breakers
Two GFCIs
Seven wires:
Two Red (hot)
Two Black (hot)
Two White (neutral)
One Green (ground)

Spa Control Box

BLACK

BLACK

(Hot)

(Hot)

RED

WHITE

(Neutral)

(Hot)

RED

(Hot)

GREEN (Ground)

BP501G1 and BP501X control
boxes and Auxiliary Heater

WHITE
(NEUTRAL)

BLACK (HOT)

RED (HOT)

CIRCUIT BOARD

GREEN
(GROUND)

GROUND TERMINAL BLOCK (ATTACHED

GROUND TERMINAL BLOCK (ATTACHED
TO OUTSIDE OF SYSTEM BOX)

TO OUTSIDE OF SYSTEM BOX)

GFCI Breaker Box

RED

BLACK

(Hot)

(Hot)

GREEN (Ground)

BP20X control box

WHITE
(NEUTRAL)

BLACK (HOT)

RED (HOT)

GREEN
(GROUND)

GROUND TERMINAL BLOCK (ATTACHED
TO OUTSIDE OF SYSTEM BOX)

WHITE (Neutral)

WHITE

WHITE (Load Neutral)

RED (Load Hot)

BLACK (Load Hot)

Front View of GFCI

CIRCUIT BOARD

RED

BLACK

(Hot)

(Hot)

GREEN (Ground)

Control

Box

Auxiliary

Heater

RED (HOT)

BLACK (HOT)

WHITE

WHITE

(LOAD NEUTRAL)

Bottom View of GFCI

WHITE (Neutral)

WHITE

WHITE (Load Neutral)

RED (Load Hot)

BLACK (Load Hot)

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Diagram 3

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House Breaker Box

BLACK

(Hot)

RED

(Hot)

WHITE (Neutral)

GREEN (Ground)

(Hot)

(Hot)

RED

(Hot)

RED

(Hot)

BLACK

BLACK

Three 220V circuit breakers
Three GFCIs
Ten wires:
Three Red (hot)
Three Black (hot)
Three White (neutral)
One Green (ground)

Spa Control Box

BP501G1 and BP501X control
boxes and Auxiliary Heater

GFCI Breaker Box

WHITE (Neutral)

BLACK

(Hot)

GREEN (Ground)

RED

(Hot)

WHITE

WHITE (Load Neutral)

RED (Load Hot)

BLACK (Load Hot)

Front View of GFCI

BLACK

(Hot)

RED

(Hot)

WHITE

WHITE (Load Neutral)

RED (Load Hot)

BLACK (Load Hot)

BLACK

(Hot)

RED

(Hot)

RED (HOT)

BLACK (HOT)

WHITE

WHITE

(LOAD NEUTRAL)

Bottom View of GFCI

WHITE

WHITE (Load Neutral)

RED (Load Hot)

BLACK (Load Hot)

WHITE
(NEUTRAL)

BLACK (HOT)

RED (HOT)

CIRCUIT BOARD

GREEN
(GROUND)

GROUND TERMINAL BLOCK (ATTACHED

GROUND TERMINAL BLOCK (ATTACHED
TO OUTSIDE OF SYSTEM BOX)

TO OUTSIDE OF SYSTEM BOX)

BP20X control box

WHITE
(NEUTRAL)

BLACK (HOT)

RED (HOT)

CIRCUIT BOARD

GREEN
(GROUND)

GROUND TERMINAL BLOCK (ATTACHED
TO OUTSIDE OF SYSTEM BOX)

SWIM SIDE

Control

Box

Auxiliary

Heater

Control

Box

SPA SIDE

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Filling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa

1. Inspect the spa equipment.

Inspect all plumbing connections in the
equipment area of your spa.

2. Remove the cartridge from lter canister.

• Make sure unions in the equipment pack are tight. (Be
careful not to over-tighten the plumbing ttings.)

• If your spa has gate

valves, make sure
they are all in the UP
or OPEN position.

• Make sure the drain
valve is closed and
capped. (See page
43 for a description of
drain valves.)

Never run the spa with the gate valves closed or
without water circulating for long periods of time.

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3. Fill the spa.

Place a garden hose in the lter canister and ll your spa with regular tap water

about six inches from the top.

If the water level is too low or too high, your spa will not operate properly.

Unscrew the cartridge and remove it.

After you remove the lter, remove the plastic

wrapper and soak it in water for 30 minutes before

you replace it. A dry lter can allow air into the
ltration system which can cause the pump to fail

to prime.

Always ll the spa through the lter canister! Failure to do so may cause air to be
trapped in the ltration system and prevent the pumps from operating properly.

Never ll your spa with soft water.

Soft water makes it impossible to maintain
the proper water chemistry and may cause
the water to foam, which will ultimately harm

the nish of the spa and void your warranty.

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4. Turn on power to the spa.

5. Prime the pump.

When the spa is lled to the correct level, turn on the

power at the GFCI breaker. (Ensure that the 120V spas are
connected to the proper electrical outlet.)

Your spa will perform a self-diagnostic check and go into
Priming Mode. The control panel will display either RUN
PUMPS PURG AIR --- or Priming Mode, depending on
which control panel you have.

Do the following:

1. Press the JETS or JETS 1 button once to start the pump
in low speed.

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2. Press it again to switch the pump to high speed.

3. If you have other pumps, press JETS 2 or JETS 3 to
turn them on also.

Running the pumps helps the pumps prime.

After two minutes, the pump should prime. If it does not, follow the priming instructions on the next page. If it
does, continue with the next step.

6. Install the lter into the lter canister.

Make sure the lter has soaked at least 30 minutes

before you install it.

7. Adjust water chemistry.

Test and adjust the water chemistry. See the section on page 37 for instructions on water clarity.

8. Let the spa heat up.

When the spa has nished priming, the heater will activate. Put the cover on and let the spa heat to the

set temperature.

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Priming the Pump

New spa owners often have difculty the rst time they

start their spa and the pump fails to prime. This can be
frustrating, but these simple instructions can help you.

Sometimes air can become trapped in the pump while

lling the spa. You will know this has happened when after you have lled and started the spa, the pump does

not seem to function. You will hear the pump operating, but no water will be moving.

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Starting Up: Priming Mode

After the initial start-up
sequence, the spa will enter
Priming Mode, which lasts 4
to 5 minutes. Depending on
your control panel, one of the messages shown at right will
appear.

As soon as the Priming Mode screen appears on the panel,
press the Jets or Jets 1 button once to start Pump 1 in low
speed and then again to switch to high speed. Also, select
the other pumps, to turn them on. The pumps should be
running in high speed to facilitate priming.

The pump will not work properly while
air is trapped in it. Continuing to operate
the pump in this way will cause damage.

Exit Jets 1 Jets 2 Jets 3 Circ

If the pumps have not primed after two minutes, and water

is not owing from the jets in the spa, do not allow the

pumps to continue to run. Turn off the pumps and repeat
the process. Note: Turning the power off and back on again
will initiate a new pump priming session.

Sometimes momentarily turning the pump off and on will

help it to prime. Do not do this more than ve times. If the pumps will not prime, shut off the power to the

spa and call for service.

Important: A pump should not be allowed to run without priming for more than two minutes. Under NO
circumstances should a pump be allowed to run without priming beyond the end of the 4 to 5 minute priming
mode. Doing so may cause damage to the pump and cause the system to energize the heater and go into
an overheat condition.

Priming Mode

Exiting Priming Mode

You can manually exit Priming Mode by pressing an Up or Down button. Note that if you do not manually
exit the priming mode as described above, the priming mode will be automatically terminated after 4 to 5
minutes. Be sure that the pumps have been primed by this time.

Once the system has exited Priming Mode, the top-side panel will momentarily display the set temperature
but the display will not show the temperature yet. This is because the system requires approximately one

minute of water owing through the heater to determine the water temperature and display it.

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Bleeding Air from the Pump

If you have tried priming the pump several
times unsuccessfully using the control panel,
you can bleed the air from the pump manually.

1. Shut off the power to the spa.

2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the
front panel from the spa and locate the
pump.

3. Close the gate valve on the discharge side
of the pump (if your spa is installed with
one.)

4. Turn the bleeder valve counter clockwise
with a small pair of pliers until the air has
been released from the pump.

5. If this is unsuccessful, loosen the union nut
on side of the pump with channel locks.
When air is bled out, tighten the nut.

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6. Turn on power to the spa and press the
JETS button. If there is still air trapped in
the pump, repeat steps 2 through 5 until
the pump primes.

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TP400 and TP600 Control Panel Operation

TP400 Control Panel TP600 Control Panels

Primary Navigation and Functions

Navigating the entire menu structure is done with 2
or 3 buttons on the control panel.

You can use either Temperature button (Warm
and Cool) to navigate and program where a single
Temperature icon is shown.

Jets Aux Warm Cool Light

The Light Button is also used to choose the various
menus and navigate each section.

Typical use of the Temperature buttons allows
changing the Set Temperature while the numbers are

ashing in the LCD.

Pressing the LIGHT button while the numbers are

ashing will enter the menus.

Start here

Press once

Then press:

Press 2X

Press 3X

READY

RANGE

RANGE

SET

RANGE

SET

READYSET

Main screen

FLTR1

Adjust the set
temperature

Set temperature
ranges

Select heat mode

Set time of day

The menus can be exited with certain button presses.
Waiting several seconds in any screen will allow the
display to revert to the main screen.

Most changes are not saved unless the Light button
is pressed.

Press 5X

Press 6X

Press 7X

Press 8X

Press 9X

SET

Lock the display
(restrict operation)

Hold mode (standby)

Adjust ltration cycle 1

1

Adjust ltration cycle 2

2

Set personal
preferences

Press 4X

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Flip (invert display)

Press 10X

System utilities
(for diagnostics only)

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Adjusting the Set Temperature

arrows on the display.

temperature.

Main Screen

Press the WARM or COOL buttons to adjust the set temperature.

Press Once

When the temperature stops ashing, the spa will heat to the new set temperature

when required. The temperature can be set between 60°F and 104°F.

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RANGE

SET

RANGE

SET

SET

Set Temp
will show
and flash

Press the Temp buttons to
change the temperature.

Setting Dual Temperature Ranges

You can set two temperature range settings with independent set temperatures.

Press Once

Then
Press

SET

RANGE

Once

The High Range is shown in the display by an “up” arrow and the Low Range with
a “down” arrow. The ranges can be used for different reasons, the most common
being a “ready to use” setting versus a “vacation” setting. (See “Vacation Setting
below.) Each range maintains its own set temperature that you program according
to your needs. This way, when a range is chosen, the spa will heat to the set
temperature programmed to that range.

High Range can be set between 80°F and 104°F.

Low Range can be set between 50°F and 99°F.

The example below shows setting the Low Range temperature.

RANGE

SET

RANGE

SET

RANGE

FLTR1

READY

RANGE

FLTR1

READY

RANGE

RANGE

SET

RANGE

FLTR1

SET

FLTR1

FLTR1

Select High Range or Low
Range. Toggle the Range

Vacation Setting

Set the spa to operate in the Lower Range temperature choice before you go on vacation.

1. Press the Temp button. The “Set Temp” will show

and ash.

2. Press the Light button. “TEMP” will show on the
display, which give you the choice of High Range
or Low Range.

3. To set the Low Range, press the Light button,

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Set Temp will
show and flash

Press a Temp Button

Main Screen

repeatedly to change the

then press the Temp button. The “Set Temp” will

show and ash.

4. Press the Temp buttons to adjust the temperature.

5. Press the Light button or wait several seconds to
return to the main screen.

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Press Jets 1

Main Screen

Main Screen

READY and REST

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Setting the Heat Mode

There are two heat modes: READY Mode and REST Mode.

Press Once

Then
Press

READYSET

Toggle between

Ready-in-Rest Mode

READY/REST appears in the display if the spa is in Rest Mode and Jet 1
is pressed. When the spa is being used, it will heat to set temperature.
While Pump 1 High can be turned on and off, Pump 1 Low will run until
set temperature is reached, or 1 hour has passed. After 1 hour, the system
will revert to Rest Mode. This mode can also be reset by entering the Mode
Menu and changing the Mode.

Twice

SET

READY Mode: In order for the spa to heat, a pump needs to circulate water
through the heater. The pump that performs this function is known as the
“heater pump.”

The heater pump can be either a 2-Speed Pump 1 or a circulation pump. If the
heater pump is a 2-Speed Pump 1, READY Mode will circulate water every 1/2
hour, using Pump 1 Low, in order to maintain a constant water temperature,

heat as needed, and refresh the temperature display.

This is known as “polling.”

READY

RANGE

REST

FLTR1

REST Mode: REST Mode will only allow heating

during programmed lter cycles. Since polling does not

occur, the temperature display may not show a current
temperature until the heater pump has been running
for a minute or two.

RANGE

RANGE

REST

READY

/ REST

Freeze Protection

If you live in an area that experiences extreme freezing weather, you need to know how to how to set your
spa to prevent freeze damage. Some spa owners choose to drain and winterize their spas, but others prefer

to keep it lled and operating. If you don’t want to drain your spa, you can continue to run it safely through

the winter, providing you program it correctly.

When you expect the temperature to approach freezing, always keep the spa in READY Mode. As long as the
spa is in READY Mode, it will regularly check the water temperature (known as “polling”) and circulate water
every 1/2 hour.

When the sensors within the heater detect water temperature has dropped to 42°F (5.5°C), then the pumps
and the blower automatically activate to provide freeze protection. The pumps and blower will run either
continuously or periodically depending on conditions.

Setting Time

Setting the time of day is important for determining ltration times and other

Press Once

Then
Press

3X

background features. 24-hour time display can be set under the PREF menu.

Note: This system does NOT display the time of day. The default
display on the Main Screen is the current water temperature.
Displaying time of day is not a selectable feature.

SET

P

Set hour Set minutes Main Screen

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P

SET

P

SET

P

READY

RANGE

FLTR1

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Flip (Invert Display)

and hold

twice

Main screen

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Press Once

Then
Press

4X

Locking the Control

Press Once

Then
Press

SET

Press Light button to

lock control panel

5X

SET

Inverting the display allows you to be able to read the control panel while you
are in the spa.

SET

Press Temp button to
flip the display

SET

READY R

ANGE

FLTR1

Main Screen

The control can be locked to prevent unwanted use or temperature adjustments.
You can lock the set temperature or the control panel.

Locking the temperature allows Jets and other features to be used, but the Set
Temperature and other programmed settings cannot be adjusted.

Locking the panel prevents the controller from being used, but all automatic
functions are still active.

TO LOCK SET TEMPERATURE

SET

SET

You can toggle between ON and OFF
using the Warm and Cool buttons

READY

RANGE

The set temperature
has been locked

FLTR1

Main screen

TO LOCK THE CONTROL PANEL

SET

SET

You can toggle between
ON and OFF using the
Warm and Cool buttons

Unlocking the control

While pressing and holding the WARM Button,
press the LIGHT button twice.

Hold Mode

Press Once

Then
Press

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Timer will count down for 60 minutes Main Screen

Hold Mode is used to disable the pumps during service functions like cleaning or

replacing the lter. (See page 39 for instruction on cleaning the lter.)

Hold Mode will last for 1 hour unless the mode is exited manually.

READY

SET

READY

RANGE

FLTR1

Main screen

The control panel
has been locked

FLTR1

ANGE

R

Press

Press

READY

RANGE

READY

RANGE

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revert to the previous Filter 2 settings.

several seconds,

Adjusting Filtration

Press Once

Then
Press

7X

Main Filtration

Filter cycles are set using a duration. Each setting can be adjusted in 15-minute
increments. Filter Cycle 1 and Filter Cycle 2 (if enabled) are set to the same
duration.

If Filter Cycle 2 is enabled, Filter 2 will appear in the LCD. If Filter 2 is disabled,
Filter 1 will appear.

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1

Press Light button
to select Filter 2

2

SET

FLTR1

SET

Shows start
time

to show RUN HRS

FLTR1

to show F1 ENDS xx:xx

to set

to set

2

FLTR

SET

FLTR1 P

FLTR1

FLTR

2

*****

to set

FLTR1 P

SET

Sets start
hour

FLTR1

SET

Sets Filter 1
length in hours

SET

Sets
minutes

SET

Selects part
of an hour

A

to set

Note: Waiting several seconds will lose any
new Filter 1 Start Time and Run Hours and
revert to the previous Filter 1 settings.

If you wait several seconds, it
will revert to original setting.

FLTR1 P

FLTR1

*****

FLTR1 P

SET

Sets 15- minute
increments

*****

FLTR1

SET

Sets 15-minute
increments

If you wait

it will revert to

original setting.

READY

FLTR1

RANGE

Main Screen

READY

FLTR1

RANGE

Main Screen

2

FLTR

2

FLTR

to show F2 ENDS xx:xx

to set

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2 P

FLTR

SET

Shows start
time

to show RUN HRS

2

FLTR

2 P

FLTR

SET

Sets start
hour

2

FLTR

SET

Sets Filter 2
length in hours

A

Sets
minutes

FLTR

SET

FLTR

SET

Selects part
of an hour

to set

Note: Waiting several seconds will lose any new
Filter 2 On/Off, Start Time and Run Hours and

*****

2 P

2 P

FLTR

SET

Sets 15- minute
increments

*****

2

SET

2

FLTR

Sets 15-minute
increments

READY

FLTR1

RANGE

Main Screen

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