Cal Spas LTR20101000 User Manual

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Preparing for Your New Portable Spa
Planning the Best Location..............3
Preparing a Good Foundation............3
120 Volt Electrical Installation...........4
240 Volt Electrical Installation...........4
GFCI Wiring Diagram ..................7
Gas Heater Hook up ...................8
Filling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa 10
Priming the Pump ....................11
Operating Your Spa
5100, 6200 and 6300 Electronic Control
Operation...........................12
9800 Electronic Control Operation.......14
“Sounds Good” System Operation .......17
Auxiliary Control Panels ...............17
Periodic Reminder Messages ...........18
Diagnostic Messages..................18
Electrical Power Efciency .............20
Jets................................21
Diverter Knobs.......................21
Waterfalls ..........................21
Air Venturis .........................21
Adjustable Therapy System ............22
Wireless Spa Monitor .................22
LED Perimeter Lighting................23
Clear Water Plan
The Key to Clear Water ................24
Testing and Adjusting Spa Water........25
Sanitation...........................26
About the Pure XL Water Sanitizer.......28
Filter Cleaning .......................28
Bather Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Starting the Spa with Fresh Water.......29
Maintenance Schedule ................30
Cal Zone Quest Ozonator ..............31
Cal Clarity Bromine Generator ..........31
Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems..33
Cleaning and Maintenance
Removing and Reseating the Pillows.....34
Spa Cover...........................34
Draining Your Portable Spa ............35
Cleaning and Replacing the Filter........35
Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining) .....36
Vacation Care........................36
Cleaning Your Spa ....................37
Jet Removal and Replacement ..........38
Using the Entertainment System
Listening to the Radio.................39
Inserting and Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . .39
Playing a CD.........................39
Using the iPod Docking Station .........40
Programming the Universal Remote Control 40
Using the iSound Remote Music System . . 41
About the SunBriteTV Monitor ..........41
Appendix
Replacement Parts ...................42
Keeping Fit with your Spa..............50
Troubleshooting .....................52
Cal Spas™ Chemicals..................55
2010 Warranty.......................56
Warranty Registration.................58
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: 1-909-629-3890
Copyright 2009-2010 LMS, Inc. All rights reserved. Duplication without written consent is strictly prohibited.
Cal Spas®, Adjustable Therapy System™, ATS™, Cal Zone Quest 2000™, Cal Premium™, Cal Select™, Cal Stone™ Ultimate Fitness Spa Series™, and XL Heat Exchanger™ 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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Important Safety Instructions
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
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Read This First!
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times.
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 electric shock:
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.
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.
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.
DANGER -- Risk of electric shock:
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.
The use of alcohol, drugs or medication before or 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.
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.
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:
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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.
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
WARNING: The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia.
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DANGER -- Risk of electric shock:
Replace a damaged power cord immediately. Do not bury the power cord. Connect to a grounded, grounding-type receptacle only.
Read This First!
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Preparing for Your New Portable Spa

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

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.
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.
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
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

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.
We strongly recommended that you have a qualied,
licensed contractor prepare the foundation for your spa.
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Place the spa on a level foundation (preferably a 4”
concrete slab). 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, consult a structural engineer or a contractor to ensure the structure will support the weight of 150 pounds per square foot.
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120 Volt Electrical Installation

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240 Volt Electrical Installation

All 240V spas must be permanently connected
(hardwired) to the power supply. See the wiring diagram on page 7.
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
National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-2008 and any
applicable local, state, and federal codes.
Always follow applicable local, state and federal codes and guidelines.
Use only a dedicated electrical line with a 20 amp breaker.
Cord-and-plug connections may not use a cord longer
than 15 feet (4.6 m) and must be plugged into a dedicated 20 amp GFCI connection (NEC 680.42(A)
(2)). Do not use extension cords! Always use a weatherproof-covered receptacle. Receptacle shall be located not less than 5 feet (1.5
m) from and not exceeding 10 feet (3.0 m) from the
inside wall of the spa. (NEC 680.43(A))
Do not bury the power cord. If your cord becomes damaged, replace it before next usage.
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
may result in re or personal injury and will
be the sole responsibility of the spa owner.
All 120V spas must have a GFCI. This can be either a 20 amp GFCI receptacle or a 20 amp GFCI cord and
plug kit as shown (CKIT110 - P/N ELE09700086).
Test the GFCI plug prior to rst use and periodically
when the spa is powered. To test the GFCI plug version, follow these instructions. (Spa should already be plugged in and operational.)
Press the TEST button on the GFCI. The GFCI will 1. trip and the spa will stop operating. Press the RESET button on the GFCI. The GFCI 2.
will reset and the spa will turn back on. The spa is now safe to use. If the GFCI trips while the spa is in use, press the
RESET button. If the GFCI does not reset, unplug the spa and call your local Cal Spas dealer for service. DO NOT USE THE SPA!
Use the table on the next page to determine your GFCI and wiring requirements.
When NEC requires the use of wires larger than #6 AWG, install a junction box near the spa and use #6 AWG wire between the junction box and the spa.
Wire runs over 85 feet must increase wire gauge to the next lower number. For example: A normal 50 amp GFCI with four #8 AWG Copper wires run over 85 feet would require you to go to four #6 AWG copper wires.
Read and follow the heater manufacturer’s safety and installation instructions prior to installation and operation. Incorrect installation may damage the heater and void its warranty.
Testing the GFCI Breaker
Test the GFCI breaker prior to rst use and periodically
when the spa is powered. To test the GFCI breaker follow these instructions (spa should be operating):
GFCI and Wiring Requirements
The power supplied to the spa must be on a dedicated
GFCI protected circuit as required by ANSI/NFPA 70
with no other appliances or lights sharing the power. Use copper wire with THHN insulation. Do not use
aluminum wire.
Press the TEST button on the GFCI. The GFCI will 1.
trip and the spa will shut off.
Reset the GFCI breaker by switching the breaker 2.
to the full OFF position, wait a moment, then
turn the breaker back on. The spa should have
power again.
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240V GFCI and Wiring Requirements
All 5100 and 6200 control systems are set at the factory to run on the low power setting for 40 amp operation.
This is the default setting. Spa owners can have their installer change this setting so the spa will run on high power for 50 amp operation.
Warning: Never set a spa to run on high power without installing a properly rated GFCI.
Spa Model GFCI Required Wires Required
4050 control box (5100 and 6200 systems)
Power saver mode -- this is the factory default setting
4050 control box (5100 and 6200 systems)
High power setting -- See
conguration instructions below.
9800 control box (except Ultimate Fitness spas -- see below)
5060 control box (6300 system) Default high power setting -- See
conguration instructions on page 6.
Ultimate Fitness Spas:
One 40 amp GFCI Four #8 AWG copper wires
One 50 amp GFCI Four #8 AWG copper wires
One 50 amp GFCI Four #8 AWG copper wires
One 60 amp GFCI Four #8 AWG copper wires
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Fitness spa with 5.5 kW heater:
F854, F1257, FP2400
Fitness spa with 11 kW heater:
F1257, F1455, FP1655, FP2500, FP2400
SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR INSTALLATION DIAGRAM.
Fitness Pro 4700 spa
SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR INSTALLATION DIAGRAM.
One 50 amp GFCI Four #8 AWG copper wires
Service 1: One 60 amp GFCI
Service 2: One 30 amp GFCI
Service 1 (swim side): One 60 amp GFCI
Service 2 (swim side): One 30 amp GFCI
Service 3 (spa side): One 40 amp GFCI
4050 System High Power Conguration
Applies to 5100 and 6200 systems
To operate the spa in high power mode, ensure the following steps are performed before starting your spa:
When installing the electrical system, use a 50 amp GFCI. Follow the GFCI wiring diagram on the next page.
Service 1: Four #8 AWG copper wires
Service 2: Three #8 AWG copper wires
Service 1: Four #8 AWG copper wires
Service 2: Three #8 AWG copper wires
Service 3: Four #8 AWG copper wires
Have your dealer or installer set dip switch #10 to the OFF position on the circuit board as shown at right.
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5060 System High Power Conguration
Applies to 6300 systems
The 6300 control system requires higher power than
other 240V systems. Dip switch #10 is factory set in the
ON position. This causes the heater to shut off when any pump is running in high speed. To allow the heater to continue operating, dip switch #10 must be set to the OFF position.
To ensure your spa functions properly, ensure the following steps are performed before starting your spa:
When installing the electrical system, use a 60 amp GFCI. Follow the GFCI wiring diagram on the next page.
Have your dealer or installer set dip switch #10 to the OFF position on the circuit board as shown at right.
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Electrical Installation for 11 kW Heater
This applies to Fitness spas with the 11 kW heater only. Two electrical services are required to heat the swim side of the
Fitness Spa.
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GFCI Wiring Diagram

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Gas Heater Hook up

Ultimate Fitness Series spa owners may buy and install a separate gas heater and pump for use with their spa. This option may be purchased separately from your local distributor.
Spa owners are responsible for ensuring installation of their gas heater conforms to local, state, and federal regulations. The electrical and gas installation must be performed by contractors and approved by a local building / electrical inspector. Failure to do so may void your warranty.
All Ultimate Fitness Series spas are plumbed with a gas heater ready union located inside the cabinet at
either the front or rear, depending on the model. (See the gures below and at right.) Properly installed, they
can be attached to an external gas heater. Customers are responsible for creating openings in the panel to accommodate the lines and wiring. The gas heater should be located not less than 10 feet and no more than 25 feet away from the spa.
To connect the plumbing for an external gas heater:
Disconnect the ready union.1. Cut off both sides of the union and discard it.2.
Create two 2½” diameter holes through the spa panel.3.
Use two 2” couplings to connect the hoses to 10’ - 15’ 2-3/8” diameter PVC lines.4.
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Connect PVC lines to the gas heater. 5.
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Filling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa

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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Once the spa has been placed on an approved 1. surface and has been correctly wired by a licensed electrician, inspect all plumbing connections in the equipment area of your spa. Ensure that these connections are secure and that they did not loosen during shipment.
If equipped, open all gate valves in the equipment 2. area. Before operating the spa, these valves must
be in the up or “open” position.
VERY IMPORTANT!
Never run the spa with the gate valves closed or without water circulating for long periods of time. Be careful not to
over-tighten the plumbing ttings.
Remove the cartridge from lter canister.3.
Place a garden hose in the lter canister and ll 4.
your spa with regular tap water about six inches from the top.
VERY IMPORTANT!
Presoak the lters in spa water.5.
VERY IMPORTANT!
You must presoak the lters before inserting them in the lter canister. Dry lters can allow air into the ltration system which can cause
pump failure.
(For owners of the automatic bromine generator) 6.
Make sure the dial on the face of the bromine
generator unit is turned to the OFF position.
Once the water is at the correct level and air 7.
is bled, turn on the power at the GFCI breaker.
(Ensure that the 120V spas are connected to the
proper electrical outlet.)
Note: Depending on the model, when the power
is turned on to the spa, the controls will perform
a diagnostic check for approximately ve minutes.
When the diagnostic is complete, the spa will
automatically operate at lter speed and continue
heating until the spa water temperature reaches
the default temperature of 100˚F.
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.
If no water is owing when the pump is running, 8.
there could be an air pocket at the suction side of
the pump. Shut off power to the spa and loosen
the pump union on the suction side of the pump
to bleed the air. When air is bled, turn power
back on.
Install the pre-soaked lters into the lter 9.
canister. The spa is now ready for use.
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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. There are two methods of priming the pump.
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The rst method will remove small air bubbles
trapped in the pump.
Turn the spa on and wait for PR (Priming Mode) to 1. appear on the topside display.
Press the JETS1 button to turn on the pump and 2. let it run for 10 seconds. The pump should be running in low speed.
Press the JETS1 buttons again and let the pump 3. run in high speed for 10 seconds.
Press the JETS1 button again to turn off the pump. 4. The pump should be left in the off position for 10 to 15 seconds.
Repeat steps 1 through 4 until water is owing 5. through all the jets and all air is removed from the plumbing.
The pump will not work
properly while air is trapped in it. Continuing to operate the pump in this way will cause damage.
The second method will remove a large air lock within the pump.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the front 1. panel from the spa and locate the pump.
While the spa is operating, turn the bleeder valve 2. counter clockwise with a small pair of pliers or
a at head screwdriver until the air has been
released from the pump. If this is unsuccessful, loosen the white union nut 3.
on side of the pump with channel locks. When air is bled out, tighten the nut and set the pump on high speed.
Whenever you ll your spa, ll it through
the lter canister and make sure all jets
are open.
Note: If you press the Temp button any time during Priming Mode, it will exit that mode and begin Standard Mode.
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5100, 6200 and 6300 Electronic Control Operation

These instructions will describe features and options that your particular spa may not be equipped with.
Operating Your Spa
Initial Start up
When rst powered up, your spa will perform a self-
diagnostic check and go into priming mode. The topside will display PR to indicate this. Priming mode
will be active for less than ve minutes.
Sometimes the pump fails to prime, especially when
spa owners do not ll their spas through the lter
canister. You can avoid priming problems by following these steps during priming mode.
Press the JETS button to turn on the pump and 1. let it run for 10 seconds. The pump should be running in low speed.
Press the JETS buttons again and let the pump 2. run in high speed for 10 seconds.
Press the JETS button again to turn off the pump. 3. The pump should be left in the off position for 10 to 15 seconds.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 until water is owing 4.
through all the jets and all air is removed from the plumbing.
5100 Control Panel (one and two pump systems)
6200 and 6300 Control Panel
When the spa has nished priming, the heater will be
activated and the water temperature will be maintained
in standard mode. The spa will heat to 100°F (37.5°C)
at start up until the set temperature is changed as described below.
Temperature Adjustment
(Range 80°F to 104°F, 26°C to 40°C)
The electronic control panel displays the actual water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit. The displayed temperature will only be current after the pump has been running for at least two minutes.
To display the temperature that the spa is set to:
Press the Temp button. The temperature setting
will ash. While the display is ashing, each time you press
Temp button, the set temperature will change up or down one degree. If the desired temperature is opposite of the direction each press of the button is making,
release button, allow display to stop ashing and
then press Temp button to change temperature the other direction.
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Standard, Economy and Sleep Heating Modes
Your new spa is equipped with a heating feature that gives you complete control of the heating system. When the spa is powered up, it will automatically start in standard heating mode.
St will light briey on the main display. In this
mode, the heating system will automatically maintain the set spa temperature. In the economy­heating mode, the heating system will only activate
during ltration times.
Ec will display solid if temperature is not current
and will alternate with spa temperature if measured temperature is current.
Economy mode will heat the water to the set temperature while Sleep mode, indicated by a SL on the main display, will also only activate
the heater during the ltering cycles but will
only heat the water to within 20°F (10°C) of the set temperature. Like Economy mode, SL will display solid when temperature is not current and will alternate with actual temperature when it is current.
NOTE: Displayed temperature will only be current after the pump has been running for at least two minutes.
Switching Modes
Press Temp button followed by the Light button.
Press the same sequence to switch to the next mode.
Jets
Press the Jets button:
Once to activate low speed pump. Twice to activate high speed. Three times to turn pump off.
Light
Press the Light button to turn on the light. Press it once again to turn the light off. All optional lighting such as the control panel light and cabinet perimeter lighting is controlled by the Light button and will turn on and off with the spa light.
Option
Press the Option button to turn on the pump 2. Press it once again to turn off the pump 2 (6200 control only).
6300 Control - Pump 2 and Pump 3 Sequence
Press Option button once to activate high speed pump 2. Press Option button twice to activate high speed pump 3 and high speed pump 2. Press three times to activate pump 3 high speed only. Press four times to turn pumps off.
“Green Pack” Operation
Spas with the “Green Pack” option require approximately
20% less power to operate. Once the spa is properly installed, it does not require any special operation. This is for your information only.
When JETS 1 is pressed, the heater will operate at 220V. When JETS 2 or OPTION is pressed (depending on which control panel you have), the heater will automatically switch to operate at 110V.
With the “Green Pack”, your spa will never use more
than 30 amps while in operation.
Automatic Time outs
These features will automatically turn themselves off during periods of continuous use:
Low speed pump After 4 hours
High speed pumps After 15 minutes Optional circulation pump After 15 minutes Optional turbo After 15 minutes
Spa light After 4 hours
Setting Filtration Cycles
Your spa is programmed to lter twice a day. The rst
cycle will begin 6 minutes after the spa is turned on and the second cycle 12 hours later. The factory has programmed the cycle to last for 2 hours but this can
be switched to 4, 6, or 8 hours depending on your requirements. To set ltration time, turn off the power
to the spa at the time of day you would like one of
the ltration cycles to begin then turn back on after
30 seconds. When power has been restored, press the Temp button then the Jets button. Press Temp
button again to change the ltering cycle duration.
When desired duration is selected press the Jets button to exit.
At the beginning of each ltering cycle the Turbo system
will run for approximately 30 seconds. The low speed
pump will run for the duration of the ltering cycle
and if an Ozone system is installed it will be activated. During ltering, FC will appear on the main display.
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9800 Electronic Control Operation

These instructions will describe features and options that your particular spa may not be equipped with.
Initial Start up
When rst powered up, your spa will perform a self-
diagnostic check and go into priming mode. The topside will display PR to indicate this. Priming mode
will be active for less than ve minutes.
Sometimes the pump fails to prime, especially when
spa owners do not ll their spas through the lter
canister. You can avoid priming problems by following these steps during priming mode.
Press the JETS 1 button to turn on the pump and 1. let it run for 10 seconds. The pump should be running in low speed.
Press the JETS 1 buttons again and let the pump 2. run in high speed for 10 seconds.
Press the JETS 1 button again to turn off the 3. pump. The pump should be left in the off position for 10 to 15 seconds.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 until water is owing 4.
through all the jets and all air is removed from the plumbing.
When the spa has nished priming, the heater will be
activated and the water temperature will be maintained
in standard mode. The spa will heat to 100°F (37.5°C)
at start up until the set temperature is changed as described below.
Temperature Adjustment
(Range 80°F to 104°F, 26°C to 40°C)
The start-up temperature is set at 100°F (37.5°C). The
last measured temperature is constantly displayed on the control panel. Note that the last measured spa temperature is displayed. The displayed temperature will be updated when the pump has been running for at least two minutes.
Press the “UP” or “DOWN” buttons once to display the
set temperature. Each time either button is pressed again, the set temperature will increase or decrease depending on which button is pressed. After three seconds, the control panel will automatically display the last measured spa temperature.
Time
When time hasn’t been programmed, the “TIME” icon ashes. To set the time, press the “TIME” button and then the “MODE/PROG” button. Use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to adjust time. See the next page
for more detailed instructions.
Standard, Economy, Sleep, and Standby Modes
Mode/Prog: This button is used to switch between
standard, economy, and sleep modes.
Press “MODE/PROG” to enter mode 1. programming.
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Press the “DOWN” button to cycle through to the 2. desired mode.
Press “MODE/PROG” to conrm selection.3.
Standard Mode: This is programmed to maintain the desired temperature. Note that the last measured spa temperature displayed is current only when the pump has been running for at least two minutes. The
“STAND” icon will display until the mode is changed.
Economy Mode: Economy mode heats the spa to the
set temperature only during lter cycles. The “ECON”
icon will display until the mode is changed. Pressing
the “JETS 1” button while in economy mode puts the
spa in standard-in-economy mode, which operates the same as standard mode but reverts back to economy mode automatically after one hour. During this time,
pressing the “MODE/PROG” button will revert to
economy mode immediately. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode heats the spa to within
20°F (11°C) of the set temperature only during lter cycles. The “SLEEP” icon will display until the mode is
changed.
Standby Mode: Pressing “Warm” or “Cool” then “JETS 2” will turn off all spa functions temporarily. This is helpful when changing a lter. Pressing any button
resets the spa.
Light
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Press the “LIGHT” button to turn the spa light on and
off and to shift between dim and bright settings if your light is dimmable. On dim, the control panel will show the center circle plus one quarter of the light beams. Half of the light beams will show on medium brightness, and all of the light beams will show on bright.
Invert
Press the “INVERT” button to change the numbers
in the display to read upside down. Another press returns the display to the right-side-up position. This enables you to read the display while you are in the spa.
Locking the Panel
To lock the panel:
Press “TIME”, “JETS 1”, and the “UP” button within
three seconds. When locked, the panel will display
“LOCK”. All buttons are frozen except the “TIME”
button.
To unlock the panel:
Press “TIME”, “JETS 1” then the “DOWN” button
within three seconds.
Jets 1
Press the “JETS 1” button once to turn pump 1 on
or off and to shift between low and high speeds if equipped. If left running, the low speed turns off after two hours and the high speed turns off after 15 minutes. On non-circulation systems, the low speed of pump 1 runs when the blower or any other pump is on. It may also activate for at least two minutes every 30 minutes to detect the spa temperature and then to heat to the set temperature if needed, depending upon the mode. When the low speed turns on automatically, it cannot be deactivated from the panel; however, the high speed may be started.
Jets 2
Press the “JETS 2” button once to turn pump 2 on or
off and to shift between low and high speeds if it is a two-speed pump. If left running, the pump will turn off after 15 minutes.
Option
This is an optional feature. Press the “OPTION” button
to turn the optional equipment on and off. If left on, the equipment will automatically turn off after 15 minutes.
Setting the Temperature Lock
To activate the temperature lock:
Press the “UP” or “DOWN” button, “TIME”, “JETS • 1”, then the “UP” button within three seconds. The panel will display “TEMP LOCK” when the set
temperature is locked.
To unlock the set temperature:
Press the “UP” or “DOWN” button, “TIME”, “JETS • 1”, and then the “DOWN” button.
Circulation Pump
This is an optional feature. The circulation pump will come on when the system is checking temperature,
during lter cycles, during freeze conditions, or when
another pump is on.
Preset Filter Cycles
There are two lter cycles per day. The start and end
times of each cycle are programmable. To program, set the time as instructed above, then press “MODE/
PROG” to advance to the next setting (or to exit after the last setting). The default lter cycles are as
follows:
The rst lter cycle is automatically activated at
8:00 AM and operates the pump until 10:00 AM.
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The “FILTER 1” indicator icon will light when lter
1 is running.
The second lter cycle is automatically activated
at 8:00 PM and operates the pump until 10:00 PM.
The “FILTER 2” indicator icon will light when lter
2 is running.
The pump and the ozone generator will run during
ltration. At the start of each lter cycle, the blower
will run on highest speed for 30 seconds to clean out the air channels. The lowest speed of pump 2 and
pump 3 will run for ve minutes. In the event of power
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loss or shut down, the time of day will need to be
reset for lter cycles to run according to your desired
programming.
Clean up Cycle
When the pump or blower is turned on by a button press, a clean-up cycle begins 30 minutes after the pump or blower is turned off or times out. The pump and the ozone generator will run for one hour.
Ozone
This is an optional feature. On most systems, the ozone
generator (if installed) runs during lter cycles (except
when pump 1 is operating at high speed on a non-circ ulating system) and during clean-up cycles. On some systems, the ozone generator operates whenever
the pump runs. If your system is congured with the
optional ozone disable feature, the ozone generator will turn off for one hour any time a function button
(“JETS 1”, “JETS 2”, “OPTION” etc.) is pressed.
Freeze Protection
If the temperature sensors detect a drop to 44°F
within the heater, the pump automatically activates to provide freeze protection. The equipment stays on until four minutes after the sensors detect that
the spa temperature has risen to 45°F or higher. In
colder climates, an optional additional freeze sensor may be added to protect against freeze conditions that may not be sensed by the standard sensors. Auxiliary freeze sensor protection acts similarly except with the temperature thresholds determined by the switch and without a four-minute delay in turnoff.
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“Sounds Good” System Operation

The “Sounds Good” system is available on 9800 controls only.
When you press the button once, it activates the sound system. You will hear a unique sound for each button you press on the control panel.
The “Sounds Good” system plays sounds in three modes and will cycle in
this order each time you press the button on the SOUNDS GOOD panel: Once All sounds play at full volume
Twice All sounds play at half volume Three times One sound plays for all controls Four times All sounds are off

Auxiliary Control Panels

Standard conguration (9800) Spa Models with 3-pump system (9800)
Jets 1 Jets 2 Jets 1 Jets 2 Light Option Jets 3 Option
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Air blower control (9800) Two button jets control (6200/6300)
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Periodic Reminder Messages

Press the “Mode” button to reset a displayed reminder.
Message Frequency Action Required
rPH Every 7 days Test and adjust chemical levels per manufacturer’s instructions. rSA Every 7 days Test and adjust chemical levels per manufacturer’s instructions. rCL Every 30 days Remove, clean, and reinstall lter per manufacturer’s instructions. rtg Every 30 days Test and reset GFCI per manufacturer’s instructions. Drain and rell
spa per manufacturer’s instructions.
rdr Every 90 days Drain and rell spa per manufacturer’s instructions. rCO Every 180 days Clean and condition spa cover. rCH Every 365 days Install a new lter.

Diagnostic Messages

Message Meaning Action Required No message
on display
BUF Internal problem detected. Repair required. Contact your dealer or service
dr Insufcient water detected in
dry dY
Ec Indicates heater is in Economy
--F or --C Temperature unknown After the pump has been running for two minutes, the
HL HFL
IC ICE
1) Spa temperature is unknown. 1) After pump has been running for 2 minutes temperature will be displayed.
2) Spa is in Economy or Sleep
mode.
3) Power has been cut off to the
spa.
heater. Spa will be shut down for 15 minutes.
Insufcient water detected in
heater. Spa is shut down. (Displays on third occurrence of dr
message.)
Mode.
A difference in readings between temperature sensors has been detected indicating a possible water
ow problem.
Potential freeze condition detected. No action required. The pumps and the blower will
2) In Economy or Sleep mode, the pump may be off
for hours outside a lter cycle. If you wish to see the
current spa temperature, either switch to Standard mode or turn Jets1 on for at least two minutes.
3) The control panel will be disabled until power returns. Spa settings and time of day will be preserved for 30 days with a battery back-up.
organization.
Check water level in spa. Rell if necessary. Make sure pumps are been primed and lter cartridges are
clean. Press any button to reset or wait 15 minutes and spa will automatically reset. If message spa does not reset, call your dealer or service organization.
Follow directions for dr message and press any button to reset spa. Spa will not automatically reset when dry or dY is displayed.
None.
temperature will be displayed.
Make sure spa is lled to proper level and that pumps are primed and lter cartridges are clean. If
message does not reset, call your dealer or service organization.
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Message Meaning Action Required LF Persistent low ow problems.
Heater is shut down, but other spa functions continue to run normally.
Displays on the fth occurrence of the HL or HFL message within 24
hours.
OH OHS
HH OHH
Pr When your spa is rst actuated, it
SF Safety Suction. Spa is shut down. The display will show SF when a vacuum switch
SL Indicates heater is in Sleep Mode. None. SA
Sb SNA Snb
Sns Sn
Overheat protection. The spa has shut down. One of the sensors has detected that the spa water is 110°F.
Overheat protection (spa is shutdown). One sensor has
detected 118˚F (48˚C) at the
heater.
will go into priming mode.
Spa is shut down. The sensor that
is plugged into the sensor “A” or “B” jack is not working.
Sensors are out of balance.
If this is alternating with the temperature, it may just be a temporary condition.
Follow action required for HL or HFL message. Heating capacity of the spa will not reset automatically. Press any button to reset.
DO NOT ENTER THE WATER. Remove the spa cover
and allow water to cool. At 107°F, the spa should
automatically reset. If spa does not reset, shut off the power to the spa and call your dealer or service organization.
DO NOT ENTER THE WATER! Remove the spa cover and allow spa to cool below
107˚F (42˚C). Press any button on the topside
display to reset spa. If spa will not reset after spa has cooled, turn off power for approximately 30 seconds and then turn power back on. If display message is repeated then shut the power off to the spa and call your dealer or service organization.
The priming mode will last for up to four minutes and then the spa will begin to heat and maintain the water temperature in the Standard mode.
closes. All functions will turn off and the system will be disabled until a panel button is pressed.
If the problem persists, contact your dealer or service organization. (May appear temporarily in an overheat situation and disappear when the heater cools.)
Contact your dealer or service organization.
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If the display shows only this message (periodically blinking), the spa is shut down.
ST Indicates heater is in Standard
Mode.
Stby Pressing a button combination
on the user panel has activated Standby Mode.
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Electrical Power Efciency
Your new spa comes equipped with an electric heater. Following the directions listed below will ensure the
most efcient operation:
NOTE: This method is only for spa usage under two hours a week.
Keep the spa’s operating temperature 5˚F below the desired usage temperature when not in use. One
or two hours before use, set the temperature to the desired temperature.
If the spa usage exceeds two hours a week, the set temperature should remain at the desired usage
temperature.
The air venturis should be used sparingly. When open, water temperature drops quite rapidly and can
also dissipate chemicals.
Allowing the water temperature to lower more than 10˚F below the desired usage temperature and
reheating it prior to usage will cause the heater to operate longer than it normally would maintaining the desired temperature. Doing this will increase your operating cost and makes your heater work more than necessary.
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Jets

Almost all of the jets in your spa are adjustable. Rotating the face of an adjustable jet to the left (counter-clockwise) will decrease the amount of
water ow through the jet. Rotating the face of an
adjustable jet to the right (clockwise) will increase
the amount of water ow through the jet. (See
example shown below.) Neck jets adjust in the opposite directions (counter-
clockwise to increase, clockwise to decrease).

Diverter Knobs

Diverter knobs are 1” and 2” knobs located around
the top of your spa. They allow you to divert water through jets from one side of the spa to the other, or in most cases from oor jets to wall jets. This is ac­complished by rotating the diverter knob to the left (counterclockwise), decreasing the amount of wa-
ter ow through
a section of jets. To increase the amount of wa-
ter ow through
the other sec­tion of jets, ro­tate the handle to the right (clockwise).

Waterfalls

Some spa series include optional waterfalls. When the booster pump is on, turn the knob near the waterfall, or rotate the dial on top of the waterfall.
Water will immediately start owing through it.

Air Venturis

Air venturis are the 1” knobs located around the
top of your spa. Each one will let you add a mixture of air with the jet pressure. This is accomplished by rotating the air venturi knob to the left (counterclockwise) to increase the amount
of airow through
the jets. To decrease
the amount of airow
through the jets, rotate the handle to
the right (clockwise).
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Adjustable Therapy System

Pump On/Off
This button allows the user to turn on and off the ATS seat pump. Press this button once to turn the pump on. Once on, the green LED light on the control panel will illuminate, indicating that the system is operational. To turn off the pump, press the “PUMP
ON/OFF” button a second time. Note: The pump
must be on prior to operating any other features of this system.
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Pulse Mode
This button allows the user to turn the ATS massage control on and off. Press the pulse button once to turn on the massage control. Once pressed, the orange LED in position number 1will light, indicating the number one pulse mode. Each press of either the up or down button will move the orange LED up or down to the next pulse mode.
Note: Allow one second between each button press. Pressing the button quickly may cause improper operation. To turn the pulse mode off and return to
normal pump operation, press the “PULSE MODE”
button a second time.
Time Reset Mode
Pulse mode will normally run for 15 minutes then automatically shut off. For another 15-minute session, press the “PUMP
ON/OFF” button
and the “PULSE
MODE” button. A
green LED will blink and the pump will run on high­speed mode as part of a 15-minute cool down period. After that, the pump will stop automatically and the green LED light on the panel will continue to blink for one minute then shut off automatically. After the second 15-minute session, the system will run through a cool down cycle for up to two hours. In this cool down mode, the user will only be able to operate
the pump (by again pressing the “PUMP ON/OFF”
button). However, the massage mode will remain off until the cool down mode is completed.
Up
This button allows the user to cycle up from one through seven massage modes one at a time. Each mode offers a different pulsating massage. Some modes are faster than others, so just cycle through
them to nd the massage you like best.
Down
This button allows the user to cycle down through all seven massage modes, one at a time.
Pulse Mode System
Pulse mode system will shut off for two hours unless reset by the following procedure. During this time the pump will run at a maximum speed.
In the off position, press the “PULSE MODE”
button once.
The green power light will ash to indicate
reset.

Wireless Spa Monitor

The wireless spa monitor allows you to monitor and change your spa’s activity from a distance. The table below describes each button’s function.
Light Operates spa light and LED mood lighting
Temp Display or adjust the set temperature control
Jet 1 Turn on or off jet 1
Mode Switch between Standard, Economy, and Sleep Modes
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LED Perimeter Lighting

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Press the LIGHT button on the topside control panel to turn the spa light on. If your spa has perimeter LED lights, they will also light up at the same time as the spa light.
The perimeter lights operate in three modes:
Cycle: 1. The rst time you press the LIGHT button,
the lights will cycle through all the colors in this order:
White Cyan Magenta Blue Yellow/green Green Red
To cycle through the different color choices, press the button repeatedly. Each time you press the button, you advance to the next color.
Flashing white: 2. When you have cycled through all the colors, the next time you push the LIGHT
button, the LED lights will ash white.
Fading cycle: 3. The next time you push the LIGHT button, the lights will gradually fade from one color to the next in the order shown above.
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This section is intended for new spa owners with no experience with water chemistry. Everyone’s ex­perience with maintaining water quality is different, but there are some general concepts you need to know.
Water maintenance is not difcult, although it re­quires regular attention. The most important thing to understand about taking care of your spa water is that preventive action is much easier than correcting
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water quality issues.

The Key to Clear Water

Excellent water quality is a simple matter of four things:
Regularity
Clear water requires regular maintenance. Establish a routine based on a regular schedule for your spa water maintenance.
Maintaining your water quality helps the en­joyment of your spa and extends your spa’s life by preventing damage from neglect and chemical abuse.
See page 30 for the sched­ule of recommended main­tenance.
Sanitation
Sanitizers kill bacteria and viruses and keep the water clean. A low sanitizer level will allow microbes to grow quickly in the spa water.
We recommend using either chlorine or bromine as your sanitizer.
Spa owners with a Cal Zone 2000 ozonator or a Cal Clarity bromine generator also need to add sanitizer, although their requirements are different.
See page 26 for learn how to use sanitizer.
Contents of this section:
Testing and Adjusting Spa Water Sanitation Filtration Bather Load Starting the Spa with Fresh Water Maintenance Schedule Cal Zone Quest Ozonator Cal Clarity Bromine Generator Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems
Cleaning your lter regularly is the easiest
and most effective single thing you can do to keep your water clear.
A clogged or dirty lter will cause the heater
and pump to work harder than they need to, possibly causing them to fail.
The spa’s heating system will only function
with the proper amount
of water ow through the
system. See page 28 for lter
cleaning instructions.
You will need to test and adjust the chemical balance of your spa water. Although
this is not difcult, it needs
to be done regularly.
Depending on your choice of sanitizer, you need to test the level of calcium hardness, total alkalinity, and pH. Spa owners with a Cal Clarity bromine generator also need to check total dissolved solids and phosphates.
See page 26 for learn how to balance your spa water.
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Testing and Adjusting Spa Water

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Too alkaline, causes scaling
Ideal balance
Too acidic, causes corrosion
Need to lower the pH level
Need to raise the pH level
You have two types of testing methods to choose from:
The reagent test kit is a method which provides a high level of accuracy. It is available in either liquid
or tablet form.
Test strips are a convenient testing method commonly used by spa owners.
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Balancing the Total Alkalinity
Total alkalinity (TA) is the measure of the total levels of carbonates, bicarbonates, hydroxides, and other alkaline substances in the water. TA can be
considered a “pH buffer”. It is the measure of the
ability of the water to resist changes in pH level.
The recommended total alkalinity is 80 - 120 ppm.
If the TA is too low, the pH level will uctuate widely from high to low. Low TA can be corrected
by adding Cal Spas “pH-Alkalinity Up”.
If the TA is too high, the pH level will tend to be too
high and may be difcult to bring down. High TA
can be corrected by adding Cal Spas “pH-Alkalinity
Down”.
When the TA is balanced, it normally remains stable, although adding water with high or low alkalinity will raise or lower the TA level.
Balancing the pH
The pH level is the measure of the balance between acidity and alkalinity.
Balancing the Calcium Hardness
Calcium hardness (CH) is a measure of the total amount of dissolved calcium in the water. Calcium helps control the corrosive nature of the spa’s water and is why soft water is not recommended. The low calcium content of soft water is very corrosive to the equipment and can cause staining of the spa shell.
The recommended calcium hardness is 150
- 200 ppm.
If the CH is too low, add Cal Spas “Liquid Hardness
Increaser”.
If the CH is too high, dilute the spa water with soft water or, if this is not available, add Cal Spas “Stain
and Scale Defense”.
When the CH is balanced, it normally remains stable, although adding soft water or very hard water will raise or lower the CH level.
If the pH is too low, it can cause corrosion of metal
xtures and the heating element. Low pH can be
corrected by adding pH-Alkalinity Up. If the pH is too high, it can cause scaling by allowing
metals or minerals to form deposits and stain spa surfaces. High pH can be corrected by adding pH­Alkalinity Down.
Testing For: Ideal Range (ppm) Chemicals To Use:
Total Alkalinity 80 120 pH-Alkalinity Up pH-Alkaliity Down Calcium Hardness 150 200 Liquid Hardness Increaser Stain and Scale Defense pH 7.4 7.6 pH-Alkalinity Up pH-Alkaliity Down
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Sanitation

After you ll your spa, you need to decide which chemical sanitizer you wish to use. Consult your Cal Spas
dealer for the right decision with regards to your lifestyle and spa usage. We recommend either bromine or chlorine as your sanitizer. Both work well when maintained regularly.
Sanitizers kill bacteria and other organic waste by breaking them down to non-harmful levels and are ltered
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out. Make sure you follow all instructions and use only Cal Spas brand chemicals. Whichever plan you decide on, follow it completely and don’t take shortcuts. It will provide you with clean,
safe, clear spa water with a minimum of effort. Spa owners with the Cal Zone Quest ozonator or the Cal Clarity bromine generator still need to use a chemical sanitizer. See page 31 for instructions on usage.
DO NOT use trichlor. Trichlor is very acidic and the hot temperature of the spa causes it to dissolve too quickly. It will cause damage to your spa and will void your warranty.
Using Chlorine as a Sanitizer
If you choose to use chlorine as a sanitizer, only use granulated chlorine, not liquid chlorine. We recommend
you use only Cal Spas “Chlorinating Granules”.
Once a week, check the chlorine level using either a test strip or a reagent kit. See the table on the following page for the ideal range.
Add one or two tablespoons of Cal Spas “Chlorinating Granules” to the spa water weekly. Note that chlorine
dissipation rate will be faster at higher water temperatures and slower at lower temperatures. When you add chlorine, open all of the jets and run the spa at high speed with the cover open for at least
30 minutes. Follow the maintenance schedule on page page 30.
Using Bromine as a Sanitizer
Bromine is a very effective sanitizer that produces low chemical odors. Unlike chlorine, it can break down bacteria and other impurities to a safe level with a low burn-out rate.
Bromine is available in both granulated and tablet form. Use granulated bromine to establish your bromine base. Use tablets
to maintain it. The lter cartridge provided with your spa has an internal chamber for bromine tablets. Do not use a oater.
When you begin with fresh water, add 2 ounces of Cal Spas Go Brom. Open all of the jets and run the spa at high speed. This is your base bromine level as the tablets will take a while to dissolve.
Adding Sanitizer Tablets to the Chemical Chamber
Add two ounces of Oxidizer Shock. Open all of the jets and run on high speed with the cover half open for at least 30 minutes.
Place three or four bromine tablets in the chamber inside the
lter cartridge as shown in the gure at right.
Follow the maintenance schedule on page page 30.
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Testing For: Ideal Range
Chemicals To Use:
(ppm)
Minimum Maximum To Raise To Lower
Chlorine level
Without ozonator With ozonator
Bromine level
Without ozonator With ozonator
Note: The Cal Clarity bromine generator requires different water chemistry tests. See page 31 for instructions on its use.
3.0 5.0 Chlorinating Granules
2.0 4.0
6.7 11.0
Go Brom
5.7 10.0
Shocking the Water
In addition to using a chemical sanitizer, you will periodically need to shock the water. Shocking the water helps remove burned-out chemicals, bacteria, and other organic material from your spa’s water and improves your sanitizer’s effectiveness.
Do not use chlorinating shock, which will damage your spa’s jets and pump seals. The only shock you should use is Cal Spas Oxidizer Shock. It is an easy way to maintain either chlorine or bromine chemical plans.
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For best results use the directions below. Add one ounce of Cal Spas Oxidizer Shock:
Once a week After heavy bather loads If water has a strong odor
Spa must be running with all of the jets on high for 30 minutes with the cover open. If necessary, repeat
oxidizer shock in 30 minute intervals.
Chemical Safety
Read and follow all printed instructions listed on bottles and packages. Failure to follow chemical directions may result in serious injury, sickness, or even death.
Do not exceed chemical dosages as recommended in the Clear Water Plan or on chemical bottles and packages.
Never change chemical brands or types without
completely draining, ushing and thoroughly cleaning the spa and cover rst.
Never mix chemicals together. Do not allow chemicals to come in contact with skin,
eyes or clothing. Remove and wash clothing that
may have been exposed to chemical contact prior to wearing them again.
Inhaling or ingesting chemicals will cause serious injury, sickness, or even death.
Chemicals must be stored completely out of the reach of children in an area that is well vented, cool, and dry. Failure to provide a proper area for chemical storage
may result in serious injury, sickness, re explosion
and even death. Do not store your chemicals inside the equipment area of your spa.
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The Pure XL water sanitizer is an optional water purication system installed at the factory. It works 24 hours a day with the continuous ltration pump during normal operation of the spa. It eradicates germs in the
water that are resistant to chlorine-based chemicals using high intensity UV light. There are no settings to adjust and is virtually maintenance-free. Once a year the UV light needs to be
replaced and the quartz sleeve needs to be cleaned.
This is not a user-serviceable item and maintenance must be performed by a spa technician.
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Have your service technician consult the manufacturer’s instruction and service manual. (UV
water purier system is manufactured by Aqua Ultraviolet.)

About the Pure XL Water Sanitizer

Filter Cleaning

The lter is the part of your spa that removes the debris from the water and needs to be cleaned on a regular basis to maximize your spa’s ltering performance and heating efciency.
In addition to spraying off the lter weekly to remove surface debris, your lter should be deep cleaned periodically to dissolve scale and particles that get lodged deep within the lter bers and impede the ltration process. Even if the lter looks clean, scale and particles can clog the bers and prevent water from owing through the lter resulting in the most common spa problem—no heat, caused by a dirty lter.
We recommend you clean your lter once a month and replace it once a year or as necessary.
Remove the lter by turning it counterclockwise, unscrewing the bottom threads, then pulling it up and 1.
out.
Place the dirty lter into a bucket of water deep enough to cover the lter. Add 8 oz of Cal Spas “Liquid 2.
Filter Cleaner” to the bucket of water. Note: It is a good idea to keep a spare lter to use in the spa while the dirty lter is being deep cleaned.
This way, you can rotate the lters and both will last longer.
Twist off the tablet tube and set it aside.3.
Soak the lter for a minimum of 24 hours.4. Spray the lter with a water hose. Spray each pleat carefully.5. Put fresh bromine in the tablet tube (if you use it as a sanitizer) and twist it back on top of the lter.6.
Reinstall the lter. Do not overtighten.7.
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Bather Load

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“Bather Load” is the term used to describe the number
of people using a spa, combined with the length of usage, and the frequency of usage. All these factors have a great effect on the spa water. The higher the bather load, the more chemicals need to be added
and a longer ltration time will be needed.
All versions of the Cal Spas Clear Water Plan are designed for spas with average bather load (3
to 4 people, 15 minutes of usage, three times a
week at 100 degrees) If your bather load exceeds these guidelines, and you experience water quality
problems, increase the amount of ltration rst, (go to the next higher ltration number) then if water
quality is still not adequate, consult the advice of your Cal Spas dealer for additional chemical or system recommendations. Be sure to give them your bather load information.

Starting the Spa with Fresh Water

This applies to all spa owners EXCEPT those with the Cal Clarity bromine generator. See instructions on page page 31 for bromine generator operating
instructions and spa lling procedures.
We recommend you use Cal Spas chemicals only. Other brands of chemicals may have similar names and/or usage descriptions but due to manufacturing differences, use of other chemicals can increase the likelihood of under- or over-dosing the spa chemicals. Damage to the spa or spa’s components from improper chemicals or chemical usage is not covered under the spa’s warranty.
Prior to lling a spa for the rst time, or after a routine
draining, you will want to follow this start-up plan to extend water life and performance.
As with all chemical dosages listed in these Clear Water Plans, start-up dosages are intended for 500­gallon spas. Please adjust the chemical dosages to the capacity of your particular spa.
Chlorine: Add two tablespoons of Cal Spas “Chorine
Bromine: Add 2 oz of Cal Spas “Go Brom” to
Add 2 Cal Spas “Bromine Tablets” to
Fill the spa to the proper water level with normal 3. tap water. (Do not use soft water.)
Use test strip and balance the spa water.4.
Adjust total alkalinity (acceptable range is 80-120ppm).
Adjust pH if necessary (between 7.2 to 7.8).
Pour in 16 oz of Cal Spas “Metal Protector” in the 5.
center of the spa. Add Stain and Scale Prevention.6. Add either chlorine or bromine (but not both).7.
Granules” to the spa water.
establish a bromine base.
bromine oater.
Clean the surface of the spa with Cal Spas “Multi-1.
Purpose Cleaner”. Apply a protective coat of Cal Spas “Fast Sheen” 2.
to the acrylic surface.
Water level is very important to the operation of your spa. If the water level is too low or too high, your spa will not operate properly. The water level should be about six inches from the top when the spa is not being used.
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Set oater opening at #2.
Turn on jets for 15 minutes. Leave spa uncovered 8. during this time.
Put cover on spa and allow to heat up to desired 9. temperature.
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Maintenance Schedule

Each time you rell the spa
Prior to each use Test the spa water using either test strips a reagent test kit. Adjust
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Once a week Test the spa water using either test strips a reagent test kit. Adjust
Once a month Deep clean your spa’s lter. (Follow lter cleaning instruction at
Every two to four months Drain and clean your spa with “Multi-Purpose Cleaner”.
Follow the section “Starting the Spa with Fresh Water”.
chemical levels as necessary.
chemical levels as necessary.
beginning of Clear Water Plan)
Polish the acrylic surface with “Fast Sheen”.
Clean and treat spa cover, pillows, and Cal Select cabinet (if
equipped) with “Cover Protector”.
Rell your spa, following the section “Starting the Spa with Fresh Water”.
If you are using the Cal Clarity Automatic Bromine Generator Clear Water Plan, add new sodium bromide to the water.
Once a year Replace lter cartridges if the pleats appear frayed.
If you use the Cal Zone Quest 2000 Ozonator, you will need to replace the ozone cartridge.
If you use the Cal Pure UV water sanitizer, you will need to replace the UV lamp.
We recommend that your spa water be changed every 4 to 6 months. You may nd the need to change your
spa water more frequently with heavy use. When empty, your spa should be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner, such as Cal Spas™ All Surface Cleaner, and then rinsed thoroughly.
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Cal Zone Quest Ozonator

The Cal Zone ozone generator releases ozone into the spa water. You will still need to test for chlorine and occasionally replenish it to return the chlorine level to the baseline.
This plan and its chemical dosages are intended for spas equipped with the optional Cal Zone Quest 1000 / 2000 Ozonator or Del Zone Eclipse Ozonator. The chemical references are designed for Cal Spas chemicals only.
Start Up
Follow the spa start up procedures for chlorine Clear Water Plan. 1. Set the spa’s ltration time for “F-4”. This activates the ozonator and produces the ozone gas.2.
Note: Filtration time may need to be increased with heavy bather load.
Day One (Monday)
Test spa water using chlorine test strips. (You will need to use a small amount of chlorine as a supplemental 1. sanitizer)
Based on the test strip readings:2.
Adjust total alkalinity (acceptable range of 80-120 ppm).
Adjust the pH if needed (range is between 7.2 to 7.8).
Add 1 tablespoon of chlorine granules. The recommended level of Chlorine is 1-3 ppm.
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Add 2 oz of “Stain and Scale Defense”.3.
Remove dirty lter from the spa and rinse off.4. Place your extra clean lter cartridge back into the spa.5.
Vacuum debris from the bottom of your spa with the spa vacuum.6.
Day Two (Friday)
Test spa water using chlorine test strips.1. Based on the test strip reading: 2.
Adjust total alkalinity, then the pH if needed. Add 1 tablespoon of chlorine granules (if needed).
Add 2 oz of Cal Spas “Oxidizer Shock” to spa. 3. Run spa for 15 minutes with cover off.
Replace cover.4.

Cal Clarity Bromine Generator

The Cal Clarity bromine generator automatically generates and releases free bromine into the spa water. You will still need to test for bromide and occasionally replenish it to return the bromine level to the baseline.
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Clean surface of spa with Cal Spas “Multi-Purpose 1.
Cleaner”. Apply a protective coat of Cal Spas “Fast Sheen” 2.
to the acrylic surface. Fill spa to proper water level with normal tap 3.
water. Do not use soft water. Use a test strip and balance the spa water:4.
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Pour in 16 oz. of Cal Spas “Metal Protector” in the 5. center of spa.
Test for TDS (total dissolved solids). 6.
Test for phosphates. Phosphate level should be 7. below 200 ppb. Remove phosphates if necessary.
Determine the gallon capacity of the spa. Be 8. accurate, because this determines the amount of TRU BLU that will be added. Consult the Cal Spas Pre-delivery Guide for spa gallons.
Power up the spa and make sure all the spa’s 9. pumps are set to high speed. Turn the dial on the face of the Cal Clarity Bromine Generator to OFF.
Sprinkle evenly over the surface of the spa one 10. 2lb bottle of TRU BLU sodium bromide per 100
US gallons (370 liters) of water. Do not add too
much!
Note: Each bottle of TRU BLU will raise TDS / conductivity amount approximately 500 ppm.
Allow spa to run for 15 minutes so the TRU BLU 11. can dissolve completely before proceeding to the next step.
Use sodium bromide test strips (not bromine) and 12.
adjust sodium bromide level to 7.4 to 8.2 (equates to 1700 to 2500 ppm TDS level).
Add 2 oz of Cal Spas “Oxidizer Shock” to help burn 13. out impurities in ll water.
Adjust total alkalinity (acceptable range is 80 to 120 ppm),
Adjust pH if necessary (between 7.2 to 7.8).
The ideal range is 50 to 300 ppm. TDS must be less than 500 ppm to start with.
This will initiate the build up of a bromine bank.15.
Set the ltration cycle to “continuous” (F-C) for 16. the rst 24 hours.
Put the cover on and allow the spa to heat to 17. desired temperature.
Adjusting The Proper Bromine Levels
After start up, decrease the ltration cycle to F-4 1. and monitor the bromine level until it is within the recommended range.
Use bromine test strips to achieve a 3-5 ppm 2. recommended level.
Note: It can take several days for the bromine level
to stabilize because the ll water that was used
sometimes contains contaminants that need to be neutralized, thereby using up the initial bromine that is generated.
Once the desired level has been achieved, turn the 3. dial down until a maintenance setting is achieved. The common maintenance setting for an average
bather load is 4.
When changing the setting, use bromine test strips to determine when you have reached the level you want.
Once a Week
Test spa water with bromine test strip.1. Based on test strip readings:2.
Adjust alkalinity if necessary. Adjust pH if necessary. Increase / decrease bromine production with
dial if required.
Remove dirty lter from the spa and rinse off.3.
Place your clean, extra lter cartridge back into 4.
the spa. Add 2 oz of Cal Spas “Oxidizer Shock” to spa. Run 5.
spa for 15 minutes Vacuum debris from the bottom of your spa with 6.
the “Spa Vacuum”.
Replace cover.7.
Turn the dial on the bromine generator clockwise 14. until the LED display reads 10.
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Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems

Problem Probable Causes Possible Solutions
Cloudy Water Dirty lter
Clean lter
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Excessive oils / organic matter
Improper sanitization Suspended particles /
organic matter Overused or old water
Water Odor Excessive organics in water
Improper sanitization Low pH
Chlorine Odor Chloramine level too high
Low pH
Musty Odor Bacteria or algae growth Shock spa with sanitizer – if problem is
Organic buildup / scum ring around spa
Algae Growth High pH
Eye Irritation Low pH
Buildup of oils and dirt Wipe off scum with clean rag – if severe,
Low sanitizer level
Shock spa with sanitizer Add sanitizer Adjust pH and/or alkalinity to recommended
range
Run jet pump and clean lter
Drain and rell the spa
Shock spa with sanitizer Add sanitizer Adjust pH to recommended range
Shock spa with sanitizer Adjust pH to recommended range
visible or persistent, drain, clean and rell
the spa
drain the spa, use a spa surface and tile
cleaner to remove the scum and rell the spa
Shock spa with sanitizer and adjust pH Shock spa with sanitizer and maintain
sanitizer level Adjust pH
Skin Irritation / Rash Unsanitary water
Stains Total alkalinity and/or pH
Scale High calcium content in
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Free chlorine level above 5 ppm
too low High iron or copper in
source water
water – total alkalinity and pH too high
Shock spa with sanitizer and maintain sanitizer level
Shock spa with sanitizer and maintain sanitizer level
Allow free chlorine level to drop below 5 ppm before spa use
Adjust total alkalinity and/or pH Use a stain and scale inhibitor
Adjust total alkalinity and pH – if scale requires removal, drain the spa, scrub off the
scale, rell the spa and balance the water Use a stain and scale inhibitor
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Cleaning and Maintenance

Removing and Reseating the Pillows

You can remove the pillows for cleaning and maintenance quickly and easily. This method works for all types of pillows.
Grab the lower edge of the pillow with both hands rmly and pull up. As you do this, the pillow inserts will
pop out of the holes.
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Reseat the pillows by aligning the pillow inserts with the holes and striking the pillow hard enough to insert the pegs back into the holes.

Spa Cover

Important! Keep the spa covered when not in use!
Covered spas will use less electricity in maintaining your set temperature.
Covering your spa will protect your spa’s nish
from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. You are required to keep the spa covered to
maintain warranty coverage. Covering your spa helps prevent children from
drowning in the spa.
See the manual enclosed with your cover for instructions on mounting the locks and how to lock and unlock the cover.
In addition, while the spa cover is rigid, it is not designed to support any weight. Therefore, as a safety precaution and to preserve the life of your cover, you must not sit, stand, or lie on it, nor should you place objects of any kind on top of it.
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Draining Your Portable Spa

Your spa should be drained every four to six months,
and relled with fresh tap water. The following is the
recommended method for draining your spa.
Turn off the power at the breaker.1. Remove all lters.2.
If your drain valve is mounted on the side of the spa cabinet as shown at right, proceed to step 5.
If your drain valve is located inside the spa cabinet:
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws to 3.
the access panel and open it.
Locate hose ending with the 3/4 inch hose-bib 4.
xture.
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Hook up the female end of a garden hose to the drain tting.5. Place the other end of the garden hose where you would like the water to drain to.6.
Twist the hose-bib xture counterclockwise and pull to open the drain.7.
Let spa drain completely, then remove garden hose.8. Twist the hose-bib xture clockwise to close it.9.

Cleaning and Replacing the Filter

Filtration is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure clean, clear water. It is far less expensive
to x water clarity problems by ltering your spa than by using excessive amounts of chemicals, excessive ltration times, or by water replacement.
See the section “Clear Water Plan” for more information on cleaning your lter.
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Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining)

In many areas of the country, the temperature drops below 32˚F (0°C). We recommend that you always have your spa full of water and running at normal spa temperatures (80˚F to 100˚F, 26.7°C to 37.8°C). This
will help reduce the risk of freezing in your spa and your spa’s equipment.
Warning: If you nd the need to drain your spa, please be aware of the potential of freezing in
your spas equipment and plumbing. Even if the directions below are followed perfectly, there is no guarantee that your spa will not suffer freeze damage.
Freeze damage is not covered by your warranty.
Open all lter covers.1. Remove the lter baskets and lters.2.
Drain your spa completely as described in the instructions above.3.
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Vacuum water from the spa’s main drain tting with a 4.
wet/dry vacuum. Remove drain plugs from the front of the pumps.5. Disconnect the unions from both sides of the pump.6. Blow any remaining water out of the jets and equipment 7.
area with the wet/dry vacuum. Cover your spa with a good spa cover and an all-weather 8.
tarp to ensure that neither rain nor snow enters the
spa.
NOTE: All manifolds are plumbed in series directly to the main drain (see example at right), making it easier to remove water and reducing the possibility of freeze damage.
Continuous water ow and drainage

Vacation Care

You can leave your spa unattended for up to two weeks if you follow these instructions.
ALWAYS lock your cover using the cover locks if you plan to be away from home and the spa is lled with water.
Set the spa to Sleep Mode. (See instructions on 1. page 12 or page 14 for changing modes.) Following the water quality instructions starting on 2. page 24, adjust the pH. Shock the water (add either chlorine or bromine sanitizer).3. When you return, check and adjust the pH and shock the water.4.
If you will not be using your spa for longer than 14 days and a spa maintenance service is not available, we
strongly recommend you drain or winterize your spa.
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Cleaning Your Spa

Spa Cover and Pillows
Due to the constant punishment your spa cover and pillows receive, you should protect them by
applying Cal Spas Vinyl and Leather Cleaner as part of your monthly maintenance plan. It is specically
designed to protect spa covers and pillows from chemical and ultraviolet light damage. It accomplishes this without leaving an oily residue behind that is normally associated with common automotive vinyl protectants.
Warning: Do not use automotive vinyl protectants on spa covers or pillows. These products are
generally oil-based and will cause severe water clarity issues that are difcult to correct.
Spa Shell
Each time you drain your spa, before you rell it you should clean your spa shell with our Cal Spas
All-Purpose Cleaner and apply a protective coat of Cal Spas Fast Sheen.
Cal Spas All-Purpose Cleaner is a low detergent, non-abrasive cleaner specically formulated to clean
the spa without damaging its acrylic nish.
Cal Spas Fast Sheen is a non-oil based wax that is specically formulated to protect the spa’s nish
from the chemicals and minerals associated with normal spa use.
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Spray Cal Spas™ Multi-Purpose Cleaner directly to the spa’s nish.1. Wipe clean with a soft cloth.2. Repeat on heavily calcied areas.3. Wipe spa thoroughly with a wet sponge, rinsing often in a bucket of clean water.4. Allow the spa to dry completely.5. Apply a coat of Cal Spas™ Fast Sheen to the spa’s entire nish with a soft cloth or sponge.6. Allow Fast Sheen to dry until white and powdery.7. Buff clean with a soft cloth, rotating frequently.8.
IMPORTANT: Do not use any of these products on spas full of water. Only apply to clean, cool, dry
surfaces. Incorrect product usage may cause water clarity issues.
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Jet Removal and Replacement

Rotate the jet face counterclockwise until you feel some resistance. Continue to rotate the jet for another quarter turn. You will feel the jet snap out of position. Continue to rotate
the jet as you pull it out of the jet well.
Cleaning and Maintenance
To replace jets, insert the jet in the jet well and push and rotate it clockwise until you feel it snap into position. When the jet face can be rotated freely, it is properly seated.
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Using the Entertainment System

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Using the Entertainment System
Some spas may be equipped with audio/visual en­tertainment options. Several options are available and include marine grade CD players and an iPod docking station. Each spa equipped with an audio/ visual system is delivered with the manufacturer’s operating instructions in a clear plastic bag.
The instructions contained in this manual describe only basic functions. See the manufacturer’s oper­ating instructions for other features and functions. We strongly recommend that you read the manufac­turer’s instructions prior to operating this unit.
Observe the following precautions for your enter­tainment system:

Listening to the Radio

Press the POWER button on the unit or the re-1.
mote control to turn the system on. The system automatically starts in the mode it was in when it was last shut off.
Press the SOURCE or MODE button to switch to 2.
the radio mode.
Press the left and right arrows located at the 3.
far right of the panel to tune the radio to a station.
Make sure that hands and CDs are dry before
coming in contact with this or any electronic op-
tion. Always close the CD protective door. Do not place wet CD’s into this unit at any time. Water damage is not covered by Cal Spas or the
manufacturer’s warranty.
Although the marine grade entertainment system is encased in a plastic housing with weather seals, the system is water resistant and NOT waterproof. You must take every precaution to keep this system dry! Water damage is not covered by Cal Spas or the manufacturer’s warranty.

Playing a CD

You can play CDs with any of the media systems.
Insert a disc in the disc drive as described 1.
above. The player will identify the type of disc and begin playing it.
Use either the remote control or the buttons on 2.
the faceplate to start and stop the player and to jump to selections.
To remove the disc, press the EJECT button.3.

Inserting and Ejecting a Disk

For the Sony CDX-HS70MW system:
Press the OPEN button on the unit. The faceplate will lower and expose the disk drive.1. Insert a disk in the disk drive.2. Flip up the faceplate.3.
To remove the disc, press the OPEN button. The faceplate will open. Press the small EJECT button located to the left of the disk drive slot.
For the Sony CDX-GT10M system, simply insert a disk into the slot in the faceplate. To remove the disc, press the EJECT button.
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Using the iPod Docking Station

To play an iPod from the docking station to the spa’s stereo system:
Place the iPod in the docking station.1. Press the SOURCE button on the stereo until the display 2.
shows AUX. Play the iPod.3. Adjust volume using the volume control in the docking 4.
station.
Using the Entertainment System

Programming the Universal Remote Control

The Cal Spas universal remote has been pre-programmed to function with the entertainment system the spa
has been congured with. However, in case you need to reprogram the remote, use the device list below for
the programming code.
Turn on the device (TV, CD player, DVD player) with the manufacturer’s remote control.1. Press the button on the remote for the device you want to program (TV, CD, DVD, etc.)2. Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED blinks twice.3. Enter the device code. If you perform this procedure correctly, the LED will blink twice. If not, repeat 4.
steps 2 and 3.
Device Manufacturer Device
Sony CDX-GT10M CD 1440 Sony CDX-HS70MW CD 1440 Samsung 42” plasma
(Galaxy spa only)
Code
Type
TV 1312
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Using the iSound Remote Music System

The iSound Remote Music System comes with the SoundCast iCast transmitter and OutCast wireless speaker. This is a stand-alone audio product manufactured by SoundCast Systems. It is not integrated with any Cal Spa product.
The OutCast system is ideal for use outdoors and especially in an environment with a pool or spa. The portable wireless speaker is extremely water resistant (but not waterproof) and is free from interference from other wireless devices such as cordless or cell phones, microwave ovens, remotes, or wireless routers.
The OutCast system comes with its own owner’s manual. It describes parts included, installation, and proper use. Owners of the OutCast system must read this manual.
The iCast Transmitter is tailored to the needs of Apple
iPod owner. The iCast transmitter is specially congured
to accommodate currently available iPods, using approved interchangeable inserts in the docking bay.
Note: The OutCast system includes an MP3 docking station, transmitter, and remote speaker and does NOT INCLUDE an MP3 player such as an iPod.
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About the SunBriteTV Monitor

Because Cal Spas does not offer an integrated TV or DVD option with any line of spas, we recommend spa owners use the SunBriteTV monitor as a high quality, weather resistant video monitor.
The SunBriteTV monitor is a stand-alone video product and is not manufactured by Cal Spas. The SunBriteTV monitor comes with its own owner’s manual. Owners of the SunBriteTV must read this manual.
It is designed for permanent outdoor installation and is suitable for use adjacent to your spa.
This television is highly adaptable to most kinds of installation with a wide variety of video input options such as DVD or cable TV and easily customizable according to spa owners’ preferences and circumstances.
You will need to coordinate the installation of your video system with your spa dealer.
THE SUNBRITETV MUST BE INSTALLED NO LESS THAN FIVE FEET AWAY FROM ANY BODY OF WATER (SUCH A POOL OR SPA).
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Replacement Parts

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CRW 5.5” Power Storm
Stainless steel: PLU21703677 Cobalt blue: PLU21703677-BLU
ED 2.25” Euro Directional
Stainless steel: PLU21703674 Cobalt blue: PLU21703662-BLU
ELE 2.25” Euro Less Eyeball
Stainless steel: PLU21703663 Cobalt blue: PLU21703663-BLU
EW 2” Euro
Stainless steel: PLU21703621 Cobalt blue: PLU21703621-BLU
EWD 2” Neck Euro
Stainless steel: PLU21703675 Cobalt blue: PLU21703675-BLU
Jets
Jets
MJW 5.5” Shower Storm
Stainless steel: PLU21703625 Cobalt blue: PLU21703625-BLU
MNW 3” Neck
Stainless steel: PLU21703628 Cobalt blue: PLU21703628-BLU
msw 3” Micro Swirl
Stainless steel: PLU21703632 Cobalt blue: PLU21703632-BLU
OZ 2” Ozone Injector
Stainless steel: PLU21700818 Cobalt blue: PLU21700818-BLU
PSA 5.5” Power Storm Acupressure
mfc 3” Micro Flow Directional
Stainless steel: PLU21703664 Cobalt blue: PLU21703664-BLU
MFRW 3.25” Neck Blasters
Stainless steel: PLU21703627 Cobalt blue: PLU21703627-BLU
MFW 4” Maxi Flow
Stainless steel: PLU21703630 Cobalt blue: PLU21703630-BLU
mfw 3” Micro Flow
Stainless steel: PLU21703631 Cobalt blue: PLU21703631-BLU
Stainless steel: PLU21703668 Cobalt blue: PLU21703668-BLU
PSD 4” Polystorm Directional
Stainless steel: PLU21703661 Cobalt blue: PLU21703661-BLU
PSR 5.25” Power Storm Rie
Stainless steel: PLU21703666 Cobalt blue: PLU21703666-BLU
PST 5.25” Power Storm Twister
Stainless steel: PLU21703665 Cobalt blue: PLU21703665-BLU
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Jets
SFW 5.5” Sure Flow
Stainless steel: PLU21703626 Cobalt blue: PLU21703626-BLU
SW Swim
PLU21700565
SXW 5.5” Storm, 2 Hole
Stainless steel: PLU21703623 Cobalt blue: PLU21703623-BLU
T 5.25” Tornado
Valves
1” LED Diverter Valve with Swoosh Logo
PLU21300450
2” LED Diverter Valve with Swoosh Logo
PLU21300460
1” Diverter Valve Silver Handle with Dark Gray Cap and Wall Fitting
PLU21300470
2” Diverter Valve Silver Handle with Dark Gray Cap
and Wall tting
PLU21300480
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Stainless steel: PLU21703629 Cobalt blue: PLU21703629-BLU
W 4” Whirlpool
Stainless steel: PLU21703609 Cobalt blue: PLU21703609-BLU
Jet Stream Propulsion
PLU21702620
Air Control with Swoosh Logo
PLU21300500
Air Control Valve Silver Handle with Dark Gray Cap and Wall Fitting
PLU21300510
2” Large Diverter Valve, Silver Cap
PLU21300043
1” Large Diverter Valve, Silver Cap
PLU21300047
1” Air Control, Silver Cap
PLU21700378
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Quad
ACC01400931
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Neck Blaster
ACC01401010
Cascade (Logo)
ACC01401030
Innity
ACC01400950
Neck
ACC01401040
Pillows
Waterfalls
Cascade Waterfall
PLU21800820
Filter Waterfall
PLU21800830
Vertical Waterfall
PLU21800840
Filters
Filter Cartridge, 75 Sq Ft, Anti-Bacterial, with Chemical Chamber
Drains
Main Drain, Super Hi Flo Suction 2 1/2” Silver
PLU21400137
Bottom Drain Star Suction Cover
PLU21400197
Bottom Drain Filtration Return Assembly
OZO18300005
FIL11100215
Filter Cartridge, 50 Sq Ft, Anti-Bacterial, with Chemical Chamber
FIL11100205
Filter Cartridge 75 Sq Ft, Anti-Bacterial
FIL11703211
Filter Cartridge, 50 Sq Ft, Anti-Bacterial
FIL11100201
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Lights
Light Assembly Complete
LIT16000150
Light Mini 2” Diameter
LIT16000151
Waltting, Clear Lens Cap,
Jumbo Spa Light, 5”
LIT16100153
Red Lens Insert, Jumbo Spa Light
LIT16100155
Blue Lens Insert, Jumbo Spa Light
LED Lights
Small Controller Daisy Chain
LIT16100179
2’ Daisy Chain Jumper
LIT16100183
Overmold Adapter for Small Controller
LIT16100209
Quad LED Daisy Chain Assembly
LIT16100211
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LIT16100156
Ozone Cartridges
Cal Zone Quest 2000 Replacement Cartridge
OZO18100020
Pure XL UV Water Sanitizer
Pure XL Water Sanitizer, Complete System
Replacement UV Lamp
Replacement Quartz Sleeve
O-Ring for Twist Top
Quartz Cap, Clear
Dual LED Daisy Chain Assembly
LIT16100212
7 LED 2” Light Daisy Chain with Stand-Off
LIT16100214
Faceted Bullet Lens, Polycarbonate, UV Stable
LIT16100215
Silicone O-Ring for Lens
LIT16100208
Replacement Cabinet Panels
The complete selection of replacement cabinets for all models is very extensive and too lengthy for this owner’s manual. See your Cal Spas deal to order replacement panels for your spa, or call 1-800-CAL­SPAS.
Rubber Seal, Purple
25 Watt Transformer, 220V
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Covers
Avalon Series
A515/A526/A534 84” X 64”
Standard Rust ACC01200460
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Standard Gray ACC01200461 Standard Slate ACC01200464 Standard Palomino ACC01200466 Deluxe Rust ACU02200500 Deluxe Gray ACU02200501 Deluxe Slate ACU02200502 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200499
A726 / A734 / A744 84” X 84”
Standard Rust ACC01200410 Standard Gray ACC01200411 Standard Slate ACC01200412 Standard Palomino ACC01200419 Deluxe Rust ACU02200250 Deluxe Gray ACU02200251 Deluxe Slate ACU02200256 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200257
A826 / A834 / A844 / A857 93” X 93”
Standard Rust ACC01200420 Standard Gray ACC01200421 Standard Slate ACC01200422 Standard Palomino ACC01200423 Deluxe Rust ACU02200260 Deluxe Gray ACU02200261 Deluxe Slate ACU02200266 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200267
A970L 93” X 130”
Standard Rust ACC01200450 Standard Gray ACC01200451 Standard Slate ACC01200452 Standard Palomino ACC01200454 Deluxe Rust ACU02200290 Deluxe Gray ACU02200291 Deluxe Slate ACU02200295 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200289
Diamond Series
D836L / D836B / D847M / D850L / D850B / D865B / D865L
Standard Rust ACC01200420 Standard Gray ACC01200421 Standard Slate ACC01200422 Standard Palomino ACC01200423 Deluxe Rust ACU02200260 Deluxe Gray ACU02200261 Deluxe Slate ACU02200266 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200267 Custom Teal ACU02200262 Custom Navy ACU02200263 Custom Hunter ACU02200264
D846D 93” OCTAGON
Standard Rust ACC01200434 Standard Gray ACC01200435 Standard Slate ACC01200436 Standard Palomino ACC01200433 Deluxe Rust ACU02200277 Deluxe Gray ACU02200278 Deluxe Slate ACU02200279 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200276 Custom Teal ACU02200287 Custom Navy ACU02200288 Custom Hunter ACU02200298
D957E 96” x 135”
Standard Rust ACC01200440 Standard Gray ACC01200441 Standard Slate ACC01200444 Standard Palomino ACC01200445 Deluxe Rust ACU02200280 Deluxe Gray ACU02200281 Deluxe Slate ACU02200285 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200286 Custom Teal ACU02200282 Custom Navy ACU02200283 Custom Hunter ACU02200284
93” X 93”
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D950N / D965N / D963S / D950S
Standard Rust ACC01200450 Standard Gray ACC01200451 Standard Slate ACC01200452 Standard Palomino ACC01200454 Deluxe Rust ACU02200290 Deluxe Gray ACU02200291 Deluxe Slate ACU02200295 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200289 Custom Teal ACU02200296 Custom Navy ACU02200297 Custom Hunter ACU02200299
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D635V 84” X 93”
Standard Rust ACC01200462 Standard Gray ACC01200463 Standard Slate ACC01200465 Standard Palomino ACC01200467 Deluxe Rust ACU02200510 Deluxe Gray ACU02200511 Deluxe Slate ACU02200512 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200509 Custom Teal ACU02200513 Custom Navy ACU02200514 Custom Hunter ACU02200515
D525L 64” x 84”
Standard Rust ACC01200460 Standard Gray ACC01200461 Standard Slate ACC01200464 Standard Palomino ACC01200466 Deluxe Rust ACU02200500 Deluxe Gray ACU02200501 Deluxe Slate ACU02200502 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200499 Custom Teal ACU02200503 Custom Navy ACU02200504 Custom Hunter ACU02200505
D736B / D736L / D750B / D750L / D765B / D765L
Standard Rust ACC01200410 Standard Gray ACC01200411 Standard Slate ACC01200412 Standard Palomino ACC01200419 Deluxe Rust ACU02200250 Deluxe Gray ACU02200251 Deluxe Slate ACU02200256 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200257 Custom Teal ACU02200252 Custom Navy ACU02200253 Custom Hunter ACU02200254
84” x 84”
Fitness Series
F2400 96” x 169”
Deluxe Rust ACU02200420 Deluxe Gray ACU02200421 Deluxe Slate ACU02200422 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200423 Custom Teal ACU02200424 Custom Navy ACU02200425 Custom Hunter ACU02200426
F2500 93” x 206”
Deluxe Rust ACU02200400 Deluxe Gray ACU02200401 Deluxe Slate ACU02200402 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200406 Custom Teal ACU02200403 Custom Navy ACU02200404 Custom Hunter ACU02200405
F4700 96” x 202”
Deluxe Rust ACU02200407 Deluxe Gray ACU02200408 Deluxe Slate ACU02200409 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200410 Custom Teal ACU02200411 Custom Navy ACU02200412 Custom Hunter ACU02200413
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Family II Series
FII515B 78” ROUND
Standard Rust Standard Gray
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Standard Slate Standard Palomino Deluxe Rust Deluxe Gray Deluxe Slate Deluxe Palomino Deluxe Teal Deluxe Navy Deluxe Hunter
FII518B 43” x 83”
Standard Rust Standard Gray Standard Slate Standard Palomino Deluxe Rust Deluxe Gray Deluxe Slate Deluxe Palomino Deluxe Teal Deluxe Navy Deluxe Hunter
FII520B 54” x 78”
Deluxe Rust ACC01200370 Standard Gray ACC01200371
Standard Slate ACC01200373 Standard Palomino ACC01200374 Deluxe Rust ACU02200210 Deluxe Gray ACU02200211 Deluxe Slate ACU02200216 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200217 Deluxe Teal ACU02200212 Deluxe Navy ACU02200213 Deluxe Hunter ACU02200214
FII730/FII745 84” x 84”
Standard Rust ACC01200410 Standard Gray ACC01200411 Standard Slate ACC01200412 Standard Palomino ACC01200419 Deluxe Rust ACU02200250 Deluxe Gray ACU02200251 Deluxe Slate ACU02200256 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200257 Deluxe Teal ACU02200252 Deluxe Navy ACU02200253 Deluxe Hunter ACU02200254
FII830/FII845 93” x 93”
Standard Rust ACC01200420 Standard Gray ACC01200421 Standard Slate ACC01200422 Standard Palomino ACC01200423 Deluxe Rust ACU02200260 Deluxe Gray ACU02200261 Deluxe Slate ACU02200266 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200267 Deluxe Teal ACU02200262 Deluxe Navy ACU02200263 Deluxe Hunter ACU02200264
Galaxy Series
GX49 93” x 93”
Deluxe Rust ACU02200260 Deluxe Gray ACU02200261 Deluxe Slate ACU02200266 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200267
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Victory Xtreme Series
VX901 72” x 72”
Standard Rust ACC01200566 Standard Gray ACC01200567 Standard Slate ACC01200568 Standard Palomino ACC01200559
FX624B 76” x 84”
Standard Rust ACC01200406 Standard Gray ACC01200407 Standard Slate ACC01200508 Standard Palomino ACC01200509 Deluxe Rust ACU02200362 Deluxe Gray ACU02200363 Deluxe Slate ACU02200367 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200358 Custom Teal ACU02200372 Custom Navy ACU02200373 Custom Hunter ACU02200374
VX724L 78” x 84”
Standard Rust ACC01200520 Standard Gray ACC01200521 Standard Slate ACC01200522 Standard Palomino ACC01200523
VX834B/L, VX848B/L, VX860B/L 93” x 93”
Standard Rust ACC01200420 Standard Gray ACC01200421 Standard Slate ACC01200422 Standard Palomino ACC01200423 Deluxe Rust ACU02200260 Deluxe Gray ACU02200261 Deluxe Slate ACU02200266 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200267 Custom Teal ACU02200262 Custom Navy ACU02200263 Custom Hunter ACU02200264
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VX726B/L, VX740L 84” x 84”
Standard Rust ACC01200410 Standard Gray ACC01200411 Standard Slate ACC01200412 Standard Palomino ACC01200419 Deluxe Rust ACU02200250 Deluxe Gray ACU02200251 Deluxe Slate ACU02200256 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200257 Custom Teal ACU02200252 Custom Navy ACU02200253 Custom Hunter ACU02200254
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Keeping Fit with your Spa

IMPORTANT: Always consult your physician before starting any exercise activity or program. The Ultimate Fitness series spas feature rubber exercise bands. When stretched, these bands create a high tension condition. Improper use or failure to connect the exercise bands properly may cause injury. Always inspect all of the
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exercise equipment prior to beginning any exercise. Do not use any damaged equipment
The tness equipment consists of: two rowing arm bars, two 62” exercise bands, two 32” exercise bands, two 27” exercise bands, two hand grips, two ankle bands, two hand loops, and an exercise belt. This equipment
attaches to the exercise anchors located on the spa walls.
Ultimate Fitness Series Exercise Program
Refer to the equipment congurations shown on the next page for the following exercises.
Seated Row
Use the exercise bars in a seated position with your feet stable, abs tight and lower back stable. Keep your palms down, arms extended with elbows slightly bent. Pull towards your chest squeezing your shoulder blades to the middle back and returning slowly to the starting position.
Standing Chest Fly
Using the exercise grips, place palms sideways facing your body with your elbows slightly bent. Pull your body forward, bringing hands together, squeezing and
exing chest muscles, then slowly returning to the
starting position.
Standing Chest Press
Using the exercise grips, place your palms down with
your elbows bent at 90˚. Press forward bringing your hands together, squeezing and exing your chest
muscles, then slowly return to the start position.
Standing Shoulder Press
Using the exercise grips, place your palms facing
away from your body with your elbows bent at 90˚.
Press upward bringing your hands together in front of you, above your head and slowly return to the start position.
Arm Curls
Using the exercise grips, place your hands face up with your elbows slightly bent, pull upward towards your
chin squeezing and exing your biceps then slowly
return to start position.
Running or Walking
Attach the exercise belt around your waist and attach
the two 62” exercise bands to the far wall of the spa.
Turn on the two swim jets and walk or run into jet stream.
Leg Streching and Strength Training
Attach an ankle band to your ankle and attach a 62”
exercise band to any exercise anchor. Lift your leg to the side or back as the band provides tension.
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Connecting the Exercise Equipment
The drawings below show different ways the exercise kit can be connected depending on the exercises you wish to do.
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Troubleshooting

System / Power Problems
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Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solutions
System does not work Power is turned off Reset spa
Control pad and spa
equipment do not
operate
The spa does not turn
off
Control panel displays
a message
GFCI breaker trips
repeatedly
No electrical power to spa Turn on or reset the GFCI circuit breaker.
If this does not solve the problem, have
a qualied electrician check the electrical
service.
The 20 or 30A fuse, depending on the system, has blown
Spa is trying to heat up Check the temperature setting is in
Spa is in lter cycle Normal. No adjustment necessary Spa is in Standard mode Check setting An error may have has occurred See Diagnostic Messages on page 18 for
Improper wiring to spa or GFCI breaker is defective
There is a defective component on the spa
Contact your dealer
Standard mode
message code meanings
Consult with a qualied electrician
Contact your dealer
Heat Problems
Spa does not heat Heating mode not selected See control panel instructions on pages
12 through 16 Water level is too low Add water to correct level No electrical power to spa Turn on or reset the GFCI circuit breaker.
If this does not solve the problem, have
a qualied electrician check the electrical
service. Heater is defective Contact your dealer Gate valve is partially or fully closed Open gate valves. Note: Never operate
your spa with the gate valves closed!
Spa gets warm but does not get hot
Spa gets too hot Filtration time is set too long Reduce ltration cycles, especially during
Thermostat has been turned down Set control panel to a higher temperature
Insufcient ltration time Increase ltration time
Water level is too low Add water to correct level No electrical power to spa Turn on or reset the GFCI circuit breaker.
If this does not solve the problem, have
a qualied electrician check the electrical
service.
Dirty lter cartridge Clean lter cartridge
Gate valves closed Open gate valves Spa cover improperly positioned Align spa cover
summer months
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Water Problems
Water is not clean For all water clarity problems, see page 24. High water
consumption Low water stream
from the jets
No water stream from the jets
Water leakage from below the spa
Very high evaporation or heavy splashing
Running in FILTER mode - slow speed
Block wall suctions or skimmer Clean the wall suction/skimmer. Remove
Dirty lter Clean lter and replace
Jets are closed Open jets Valves closed Open valves Pump has airlock Remove airlock by priming spa (page 11) Jets are closed Open jets Power switched off, system off Reset power Pump is defective Contact your dealer
Pump uctuations Low water. Check level on skimmer ap
Check the connections and empty the hoses
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Use the cover and rell as necessary
Select high speed jets
blockage
Close or turn off empty cycle if necessary
Water Pressure Problems
Jets surge on and off Water level is too low Add water to normal level Jets are weaker than
normal or do not work at all
Air and Jets Problems
No airstream from the jets
Light Problems
Standard spa light does not work
Jet valves are partially or fully closed Open jet valves Filter cartridge is dirty See Cleaning the Filter Air is trapped in the pump Open the air bleed valve on each pump’s
housing and allow air to bleed out of the system. Be sure to tighten each air bleed
valve as soon as water starts to ow.
The suction ttings are blocked Remove any debris that may be blocking
the suction ttings
Gate valve is closed Open gate valves. Note: Never operate your
spa with the gate valves closed!
Air control not open Open the control Jet spout opening not xed properly Check jet spout openings Jet spout opening missing Check jets and replace as necessary
Light bulb has burned out Replace light bulb
Lighting system is defective Contact your dealer
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Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solutions
Pump Problems
Pump runs constantly –
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will not shut off Noisy pump Water level is too low Add water to normal level
Pump turns off during operation
Pump has a burning smell while running
Pump does not work Power may be turned off Reset power
Problem with circuit board Contact your dealer
Block wall suctions or skimmer Clean the wall suction/skimmer Damaged or worn-out motor block Contact your dealer
Clogged oor suction or skimmer Clean oor suction or skimmer
Leakage of air into suction line Contact your dealer Debris is inside pump Contact your dealer Gate valves are closed Open gate valves. Note: Never operate your
spa with the gate valves closed! Damaged or worn motor bearings Contact your dealer Improper or defective wiring Contact your dealer Automatic timer has completed its cycle Start the cycle again Pump has overheated due to the vents
on the equipment door being blocked The pump motor is defective Contact your dealer Damaged or worn motor bearings Contact your dealer
Pump has over heated Let cool for one hour Incorrect or faulty wiring of electrical
supply Switch is off Auto reset after the motor has cooled down House circuit breaker tripped or in OFF
position Motor overload condition Motor overload will reset automatically. If
Damaged electrical cord Contact your dealer Pump cord not plugged in Plug pump cord into red receptacle GFCI tripped or in OFF position Reset GFCI
Clear items away from vents
Contact your dealer
Reset circuit breaker
Contact your dealer
problem persists, contact your dealer
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2010 Warranty

U.S. and Canada Portable Spas
This limited warranty is effective for portable spas manufactured after February 28, 2010.
Cal Spas portable spas are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty starts
from date of manufacture and ends either by specied time-frame listed below, owner-transfer, relocation, or
installation of any component other than by manufacturer.
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This limited warranty is only valid on portable spas delivered in the United States and Canada. However, it does not apply to special offers and events and extends through the selling dealer to the original purchaser at the original site of installation. This warranty excludes Designer Series in-ground spas.
Spa Shell / Structural
LMS warrants against the loss of water through the spa shell due to defects in materials and/or workmanship.
Interior Surface – Altair Plus /Quarite Plus
LMS warrants against cracks, blisters, peeling, discoloration and delamination of Altair Plus / Quarite Plus interior surfaces.
Interior Surface – Standard Acrylic / Quarite
LMS warrants against cracks, blisters, peeling, discoloration and delamination of standard acrylic/quarite interior surfaces.
Equipment
LMS warrants the spa’s electrical and electronic
components, specically: the control system,
pumps and air blowers against malfunction due to defects in materials and/or workmanship.
Plumbing
LMS warrants all factory installed plumbing and Eliminator™ Plus Wet Ends from loss of water due to defects in material and/or workmanship.
Cabinets
LMS warrants Cal Premium™, Cal Select™ and Cal Stone™ panels against cracking and warping. Cabinet surface peeling, blistering, fading, or
delamination are specically excluded from this
warranty.
Components
LMS warrants manufacturer-installed XL Heat Exchanger™ and Cal Zone Quest 2000 Ozonator™ against malfunction due to defects in materials
and/or workmanship. Specically excludes
replacement ozone cartridge, which has a one year warranty. Also excludes Pure XL UV water sanitizer, which has a one year warranty.
Promo and
Premium
spas
2 Years 3 Years 3 Years 5 Years
2 Years 3 Years 3 Years 5 Years
2 Years 3 Years 3 Years 5 Years
2 Years 3 Years 3 Years 5 Years
2 Years 3 Years 3 Years 5 Years
2 Years 3 Years 3 Years 5 Years
2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 5 Years
Platinum
spas
Family series,
Escape and Victory
Xtreme spas
Avalon,
Diamond, Fitness
and Galaxy spas
Electrical and Electronic Components
LMS warrants stereos, TVs and the LED light source one year.
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Manufacturer Warranty
Cal Spas electronic component warranty is extended through the manufacturer of the product including, but not limited to: televisions, stereos, UV water sanitizer components, etc. Spa covers are warranted for one year by manufacturer (except for Promo, Premium, and Platinum spa covers, which are warranted for 90 days) unless
otherwise specied.
Warranty Performance
In the event of a malfunction or defect covered under the terms of this warranty, the factory authorized selling dealer is responsible for performing all necessary repairs. To obtain service, contact the selling dealer. In the event the consumer is unable to obtain satisfactory customer
service from the selling dealer, written notication must
be given to the LMS Customer Relations Department within 30 days of the reported failure. In the event of any warranty replacement, all labor costs (not limited to removal, replacement, and installation) and shipping costs are the responsibility of the spa owner. There will be no charge for parts on a covered item. However, the LMS Service Agent may assess a reasonable travel or mileage charge per service call, which may include diagnostic time. If LMS determines that repair of a covered item is not feasible, LMS reserves the right to replace the defective merchandise with merchandise equivalent or equal in value to the original merchandise. In the event of any warranty replacement, all removal, replacement, installation and shipping costs are the responsibility of the spa owner.
Proration of Warranty
Units determined by the Company to be non-repairable will be replaced on a prorated basis with the same or a comparable unit. The user will be charged one percent of the current retail cost for each full month of ownership from the date of purchase through the date failure is determined to be non-repairable. This charge will be waived during
the rst twelve months of ownership.
Warranty Limitations and Exclusions
This warranty is void if the spa has been subject to negligence, alteration, misuse, abuse, repairs by non­LMS authorized personnel, incorrect electrical installation,
installation by unqualied personnel, installation without
a permit if required by local codes, installation of any component other than by the manufacturer, acts of God (including, but not limited to, acts of nature and surrounding environments), and any other cases beyond the control of LMS.
Examples of common acts invalidating this warranty include, but are not limited to:
Damage caused by dirt, sand and calcium.
Damage caused by clogged lter cartridges. See lter
cleaning recommendations in this owner’s manual. Damage caused by continued operation of this spa with either a known or an unknown problem. Damage caused by tri-chlor, acids, chlorine tablets, any
oating chemical devices, or any spa chemicals not
authorized by LMS. Damage caused by improper water chemistry. (High levels of chlorine, bromine, calcium, pH and other excessive chemical levels.) Damage caused by direct sunlight. Spas should always be covered when not in use. Damage caused as a result of failure to follow operating
instructions as dened within this owner’s manual.
Damage caused by incorrect electrical installation, electrical brownout, voltage spikes, or operation of spa out of voltage range by more than ±10%. Spas improperly installed or placed on non-approved surfaces.
Although shell cracks, which are breaks in the shell that go all the way through, are covered by this limited warranty, cosmetic scratches, gouges and crazing are not considered cracks and are not covered.
The limited warranty applies only to spas normally used for personal, family or household purposes.
For relocating your spa without voiding your warranty, contact Customer Service for relocation procedures.
Replaceable service items such as lters, light bulbs, pillows, jet inserts, and lter covers are specically excluded from
the limited warranty. Spa covers and stereo systems are delivered with their own
manufacturer’s warranty. For more information, please see their warranties in the owner’s information package that was delivered with your spa for more information.
Equipment adjustments (such as pressure switch
adjustments) are specically excluded from this warranty.
Disclaimers
This limited warranty is made with the express understanding that the spa is not an essential device or medical device as
dened under State and Federal Law. LMS shall not be liable
for loss of use of the spa or other incidental or consequential costs, expense or damages, which may include but are not limited to removal of permanent deck or other custom
xtures or the necessity for crane removal. Any implied
warranty shall have duration equal of the applicable warranty stated above. Under no circumstances shall LMS or any of its representatives be held liable for injury to any person or damage to any property, however arising.
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Use of spa in a non-residential application. Scratches caused by normal use. Operation of spas water temperature out of the normal
operating range of 32˚F (0°C) to 118˚F (47.8°C). Damage caused by incorrect water level (low, overow,
etc.). Damage caused by extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, etc.).
2010 Portable Spa
LTR20101000, Rev. C
Legal Remedies
This limited warranty gives you specic legal rights and you
may have other rights, which may vary from state to state.
Customer Service
See your Cal Spas dealer for a copy of the applicable warranty, details, and any questions you may have regarding the warranty coverage on your spa.

Warranty Registration

Easy Online Registration
Registering your new Cal Spas product is quick and easy! It is important that you register your Cal Spas product as soon as possible. By taking just a few quick minutes to register, you can enjoy:
Product alerts
More efcient support
Quicker service
Register now -- it’s fast and it’s easy!
1) Go to www.calspas.com/warranty
2) Fill in your information and click “Send Warranty Info”
Locating the product serial number
The serial number of your spa is located on a metal plate attached to the lower right front panel of the spa. You will need this number to properly register your spa and activate coverage. Write this information in the space provided below.
Spa Model: ___________________________________________________________________________
Spa Serial Number: ____________________________________________________________________
Date Purchased: ______________________________________________________________________
Date Installed: ________________________________________________________________________
Dealer’s Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________
Dealer’s Address: ______________________________________________________________________
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