Cal Spas PATIO, ESCAPE, ESCAPE PLUS, SPECIAL EDITION Owner's Manual

LTR20171001, Rev. B
4/18/17

Table of Contents

Preparing for Your New Portable Spa

Pre-Delivery Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Planning the Best Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Preparing a Good Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

230V / 50 Hz Electrical Installation . . . . . . . 5

Filling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa 12

Priming the Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Operating Your Spa

TP400 and TP600 Control Panel Operation 17

TP800 Control Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . 26

Cal Spas Hot Tub Wi-Fi App . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Cloud Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Electrical Power Efciency . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Adjustable Jets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

LED Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Diverter Knobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Waterfalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Air Venturis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Hydro Streamer Waterfall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Adjustable Therapy System . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Microsilk Therapy System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Pure Cure™ Water Sanitizer . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Ozonator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Bromine Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Intelligent Controller Codes for the Bromine

Generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems . . 40

Cleaning and Maintenance

Removing and Reseating

the Pillows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Jet Removal and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 41

Draining Your Portable Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining) . . . . . 43

Vacation Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Spa Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Filter Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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

Changing the UV Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Using the Entertainment System

Aquatic AV AQ-DM-5UBT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Using the Freedom Sound System . . . . . . . 51

Keeping Fit With Your Swim Spa

Jetstream Propulsion System . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Assembling the Swim Tether . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Using the Exercise Equipment . . . . . . . . . . 52

Appendix

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Basic Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Copyright 2017 Lloyd’s Material Supply, Inc. All rights reserved. Duplication without written
consent is strictly prohibited.

Cal Spas™, Adjustable Therapy System™, ATS™, 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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CONTACT INFORMATION

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

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

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Important Safety Instructions

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

1

Read This First!

DANGER -- Risk of accidental drowning:

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

DANGER -- Risk of injury:

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

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

baskets are broken or missing. Never replace a

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

WARNING -- To reduce the risk of injury:

The spa water should never exceed 40°C (104°F).
Water temperatures between 38°C and 40°C (100°F
and 104°F) are considered safe for a healthy adult.
Lower water temperatures are recommended for
young children and when spa use exceeds 10 minutes.

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

DANGER -- Risk of electric shock:

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

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

etc., within ve feet of the spa. Never attempt to

operate any electrical device from inside the spa.

Replace a damaged power cord immediately.

Do not bury the power cord.

Connect to a grounded, grounding-type receptacle
only.

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.

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

HYPERTHERMIA DANGER:

Prolonged exposure to hot air or water can induce
hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs when the internal
temperature of the body reaches a level 2°C to 4°C
(1°C to 2°C) above the normal body temperature of
37°C (98.6°F). While hyperthermia has many health

benets, it is important not to allow your body’s core

temperature to rise above 39.5°C (103°F).

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

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• 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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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.

Read This First!

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

Pre-Delivery Checklist

3

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 under the age of 5. 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.

For additional operating and installation information,
please see your selling dealer.

Before Delivery

Plan your delivery route

Choose a suitable location for the spa

Lay a 5 - 8 cm concrete slab

Install dedicated electrical supply

After Delivery

Place spa on slab

Connect electrical components

Provide a View with Your Spa

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

area in your yard that you nd enjoyable? Perhaps

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

Keep Your Spa Clean

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

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

Allow for Service Access

Consider Your Privacy

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

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

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Preparing a Good Foundation

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

your spa shell or nish.

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

Place the spa on an elevated 10 cm concrete slab.
Pavers, gravel, brick, sand, timbers or dirt foundations
are not adequate to support the spa.

We strongly recommended that you have a qualied,

licensed contractor prepare the foundation for your
spa.

If you are installing the spa indoors, pay close

attention to the ooring beneath it. Choose ooring

that will not be damaged or stained.

If you are installing your spa on an elevated wood
deck or other structure, it is highly recommended
that you consult a structural engineer or contractor
to ensure the structure will support the weight of 732
kg / m2 (150 lbs / ft2).

To properly identify the weight of your new spa
when full, remember water weighs 1 kg per liter. For
example, an average 2.4 meter (8 foot) spa holds
approximately 1892 liters of water. Using this formula,

you will nd that the weight of the water alone is

1892 kg. Combined with the dry weight of the spa
you will note that this spa will weigh approximately
2267 kg when full of water.

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230V / 50 Hz Electrical Installation

5

Preparing for Your New Portable Spa

All 230V spas must be permanently connected
(hard wired) to the power supply. 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.

This is the only acceptable electrical wiring procedure.
Spas wired in any other way will void your warranty.
See the wiring requirements below and wiring
diagrams on page 6 through page 11.

The electrical wiring of this spa must meet the
requirements of any applicable local, state, and
federal codes. The electrical circuit must be installed
by an electrical contractor and approved by a local
building / electrical inspector.

The power supplied to the spa must be on a dedicated

RCD and Wiring Requirements

Note: SINGLE PHASE ONLY!

Three phase power requires 400V.
Only use 230V.

START

HERE

RCD protected circuit with no other appliances or
lights sharing the power.

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

Use the tables below to determine your RCD and
wiring requirements.

When wires larger than #6 AWG are required, install
a junction box near the spa and use #6 AWG wire
between the junction box and the spa.

Wires that run over 25 meters must increase wire
gauge to the next lower number. For example: A
normal 50 amp RCD with three #8 AWG copper wires
that run over 25 meters would require you to go to
three #6 AWG copper wires.

Use this table to determine your

wiring conguration.

See diagram 1

on page 6.

See diagram 2

on page 7.

601

2100

Which control

system does it

use?

No

Is this for a

fitness spa?

Yes

Is this for a

F1770E?

No

Does it have

the optional

5.5 kW heater?

No

Yes

Yes

Which control

system does it

use?

See diagrams 5
and 6 on pages

10 and 11.

Which control

system does it

use?

601

2100

601

2100

See diagram 1

on page 6.

See diagram 2

on page 7.

See diagram 3

on page 8.

See diagram 4

on page 9.

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F3 10A 250V

J100

J40

J41

J53

J37 J48

J34 J36

J55

J43

K5

3

2

1

BLOWER

24090_B

HEATER

J13

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BROWN (Hot)

BLUE

(Neutral)

GREEN / YELLOW

(Ground)

One 16A RCD

Three wires:
1 brown (HOT)
1 blue (NEUTRAL)
1 yellow (GROUND)

BROWN

(Hot)

BROWN

(Hot)

BLUE
(Neutral)

BLUE
(Neutral)

GREEN / YELLOW

(Ground)

601 control system

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GREEN / YELLOW (Ground)

BLUE (Neutral)

BROWN (Hot)

J109

J57

2

(UNFUSED)

K1

K12

J56

F6 0.125A 250V

F5 30A

TB1

1

2

3

K3

J101

J12

J54

J42

J39

J38

J35

J46

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F3 10A 250V

J101

J100

J42

J39

J54

J56

J57

J40

J41

J53

J12

J38

J37 J48

J35

J34 J36

J55

J43

F5 30A

K3

TB1

K5

K1

3

3

2

2

(UNFUSED)

2

1

1

K12

J109

BLOWER

24090_B

J46

HEATER

J13

F3 0.125A SLO-BLOW

K5

K1

J33

3

2

1

J42

J3

J4

J1

J61J47

J38

J39

J111

J53 J58

J11

J12

J88

J62

F8 30A

J55

J59

J52

J98

J10

A/V CHAUD

K9

J109

GREEN / YELLOW (Ground)

BROWN (Hot)

BLUE (Neutral)

Diagram 2

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BROWN (Hot)

BLUE

(Neutral)

GREEN / YELLOW

(Ground)

One 32A RCD

Three wires:
1 brown (HOT)
1 blue (NEUTRAL)
1 yellow (GROUND)

BROWN

(Hot)

BROWN

(Hot)

BLUE
(Neutral)

BLUE
(Neutral)

GREEN / YELLOW

(Ground)

2100 control system

F6 30A

J9

K4

J46

PUMP 1

K2

J56

J57

J60

J41

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GREEN / YELLOW (Ground)

BLUE (Neutral)

BROWN (Hot)

J110

1

2

3

4

J45

J79

J51

J72

J37

J36

J54

J77

J75

J78

4

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J100

J40

J41

J53

J37 J48

J34 J36

J55

J43

K5

3

2

1

BLOWER

24090_B

HEATER

J13

F3 0.125A SLO-BLOW

K5

K1

K2

K4

J33

J9

1

2

3

4

4

3

2

1

J45

J110

J79

J54

J72

J42

J3

J37

J4

J1

J61J47

J77

J75

J78

J36

J60

J46

J38

J39

J111

J53 J58

J11

J41

J12

J88

J62

F6 30A

F8 30A

J56

J57

J55

J59

J51

J52

J98

J10

A/V CHAUD

PUMP 1

K9

J109

F3 0.125A SLO-BLOW

K5

K1

3

2

J39

J10

J43

K9

J109

F3 10A 250V

J100

J40

J41

J53

J37 J48

J34 J36

J55

J43

K5

3

2

1

BLOWER

24090_B

HEATER

12VAC-B 12VAC-A

J13

GREEN / YELLOW (Ground)

BROWN (Hot)

BLUE (Neutral)

8

Diagram 3

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BROWN (Hot)

BLUE

(Neutral)

GREEN / YELLOW

(Ground)

Two 16A RCDs

Six wires:
2 brown (HOT)
2 blue (NEUTRAL)
2 yellow (GROUND)

BROWN

(Hot)

BROWN

(Hot)

BLUE
(Neutral)

BLUE
(Neutral)

BROWN

(Hot)

BROWN

(Hot)

BLUE
(Neutral)

BLUE
(Neutral)

GREEN / YELLOW (Ground)

601 control system

J57

J56

2

(UNFUSED)

BLUE (Neutral)

BROWN (Hot)

K1

J109

TB1

F6 0.125A 250V

F5 30A

1

2

3

K3

J12

J54

J42

J39

J38

J35

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GREEN / YELLOW (Ground)

GREEN / YELLOW (Ground)

J101

K12

BLUE (Neutral)

BROWN (Hot)

5.5 kW heater box

J46

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F3 10A 250V

J100

J40

J41

J53

J37 J48

J34 J36

J55

J43

K5

3

2

1

BLOWER

24090_B

HEATER

J13

F3 0.125A SLO-BLOW

K5

K1

K4

J33

3

2

1

J42

J3

J4

J1

J61J47

J38

J39

J111

J53 J58

J11

J12

J88

J62

F8 30A

J55

J59

J52

J98

J10

A/V CHAUD

K9

J109

F3 0.125A SLO-BLOW

K5

K1

J33

3

2

1

J42

J3

J4

J1

J61J47

J38

J39

J111

J53 J58

J11

J12

J88

J62

F8 30A

J59

J52

J98

J10

A/V CHAUD

K9

F3 0.125A SLO-BLOW

K5

K1

3

2

J39

J10

K9

F3 0.125A SLO-BLOW

K5

K1

3

2

J39

J111

J11

J10

J43

K9

J109

F3 10A 250V

J100

J40

J41

J53

J37 J48

J34 J36

J55

J43

K5

3

2

1

BLOWER

24090_B

HEATER

12VAC-B 12VAC-A

J13

GREEN / YELLOW (Ground)

5.5 kW heater box

5.5 kW heater box

BROWN (Hot)

BLUE (Neutral)

GREEN / YELLOW (Ground)

Diagram 4

BROWN (Hot)

BLUE

(Neutral)

GREEN / YELLOW

(Ground)

BROWN

(Hot)

BROWN

(Hot)

BLUE
(Neutral)

BLUE
(Neutral)

BROWN

(Hot)

BROWN

(Hot)

GREEN / YELLOW (Ground)

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BLUE
(Neutral)

BLUE
(Neutral)

One 32A RCD
(connect to 2100 control system)

One 16A RCD
(connect to 5.5 kW heater box)

Six wires:
2 brown (HOT)
2 blue (NEUTRAL)
2 yellow (GROUND)

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GREEN / YELLOW (Ground)

2100 control system

F6 30A

BLUE (Neutral)

BROWN (Hot)

GREEN / YELLOW (Ground)

BLUE (Neutral)

BROWN (Hot)

J9

K4

J46

PUMP 1

K2

J56

J57

J55

J60

J41

J51

1

J72

2

J37

3

J36

4

J45

J79

J54

J77

J75

J110

J78

4

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F4 3A SLO-BLOW

J25 J31

J26 J30

115V 115V

230V

F3 0.125A SLO-BLOW

F7 10A 250VAC

F2 10A 250VAC

J44

3

J15

ON

10

S1

K5

K1

K3

T1

K8

LIGHT

GND

J33

J21

J32

2

K6

3

2

1

J42

J3

J4

J1

J61J47

J38

J39

J111

J58

J11

J48

J6

J7

J49

J19

J50

J13

J12

J88

J62

F8 30A

J59

J52

J98

J10

J81

J20

J18

J43

CIRC PUMP

OZONE

A/V CHAUD

J14

K9

J5
AUX

J8
AUX

J40

REMOTE

J35
MAIN

J34
MAIN

J109

J27

J91

J22

J23

SERIAL

J29
VAC

J28

AUX
FRZ

J17 J16

24082_E

J101

J108

J24

J107

K12

K7

AUX**

F3 10A 250V

F2 3A 250V

J100

J40

J32

J51

J41

J53

J37 J48

J50

J56

J52

J19 J18

J34 J36

J55

J43

J24 J14

K5

K6

K2

K4

OZONE

J47

A/V

J8 J21

PUMP 1

CIRC

3

2

1

F4 3A 250V

K7

J15

J33

J45

J22

TEMP SENSORS

J16

J28 AUX FRZ

BLOWER

LIGHT

ON

24090_B

1

GND

HEATER

120V 120V

240V

12VAC-B 12VAC-A

J44

J13

J20

P2/BLWR

J23

SERIAL

J108

EXPANDER

J25=HTR1 J26=HTR2
J27=HTR3 J30=TEST
J31=CE HTR SEL

T1

HTR
DISBL

J29
VAC

F3 10A 250V

F2 3A 250V

J100

J40

J51

J41

J53

J37 J48

J50

J52

J19 J18

J34 J36

J55

J43

K5

K6

K2

K4

J8 J21

PUMP 1

CIRC

3

2

1

F4 3A 250V

K7

J15

J45

J28 AUX FRZ

BLOWER

LIGHT

24090_B

GND

HEATER

120V 120V

240V

12VAC-B 12VAC-A

J44

J13

J23

SERIAL

J108

EXPANDER

T1

F4 3A SLO-BLOW

J25 J31

J26 J30

115V 115V

230V

F3 0.125A SLO-BLOW

F7 10A 250VAC

F2 10A 250VAC

J44

3

J15

ON

10

S1

K5

K1

K3

T1

K4

K8

LIGHT

GND

J33

J21

J32

2

3

2

1

J42

J3

J4

J1

J61J47

J38

J39

J111

J53 J58

J11

J48

J6

J7

J49

J19

J50

J13

J12

J88

J62

F8 30A

J55

J59

J52

J98

J10

J81

J20

J18

J43

CIRC PUMP

OZONE

A/V CHAUD

J14

K9

J5
AUX

J8
AUX

J40

REMOTE

J35
MAIN

J34
MAIN

J109

J27

J91

J22

J23

SERIAL

J29
VAC

J28

AUX
FRZ

J17 J16

24082_E

J101

J108

J24

J107

K12

K7

AUX**

F4 3A SLO-BLOW

J25 J31

J26 J30

115V 115V

230V

F3 0.125A SLO-BLOW

F7 10A 250VAC

F2 10A 250VAC

J44

3

J15

ON

10

S1

K5

K1

K3

T1

K8

LIGHT

GND

J21

J32

2

K6

3

2

J39

J111

J11

J48

J6

J7

J49

J19

J50

J13

J10

J81

J20

J18

J43

CIRC PUMP

OZONE

J14

K9

J5
AUX

J8
AUX

J40

REMOTE

J35
MAIN

J34
MAIN

J109

J27

J91

J22

J23

SERIAL

J29
VAC

J28

AUX
FRZ

J17 J16

24082_E

J101

J108

J24

J107

K12

K7

AUX**

GREEN / YELLOW

(Ground)

BLUE

(Neutral)

BROWN (Hot)

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SPA SIDE

SWIM SIDE

Diagram 5

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BROWN (Hot)

BLUE

(Neutral)

GREEN / YELLOW

(Ground)

SWIM SIDE

BROWN

(Hot)

BROWN

(Hot)

BLUE
(Neutral)

BLUE
(Neutral)

BROWN

BROWN

(Hot)

(Hot)

BLUE
(Neutral)

BLUE
(Neutral)

GREEN / YELLOW (Ground)

One 16A RCD
(connect to 601 control system)

Six wires:
2 brown (HOT)
2 blue (NEUTRAL)
2 yellow (GROUND)

2100 control system

J9

K4

J46

PUMP 1

K2

J56

J57

F6 30A

BLUE (Neutral)

BROWN (Hot)

J55

J60

J41

J51

1

J72

2

J37

3

J36

4

J53

J45

J79

J54

J77

J75

J78

J110

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GREEN / YELLOW (Ground)

GREEN / YELLOW (Ground)

601 control system

J57

J56

2

(UNFUSED)

TB1

BLUE (Neutral)

BROWN (Hot)

K1

J109

K12

F6 0.125A 250V

F5 30A

1

2

3

K3

J101

J12

J54

J42

J39

J38

J35

J46

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F3 10A 250V

F2 3A 250V

J100

J40

J51

J41

J53

J37 J48

J50

J52

J19 J18

J34 J36

J55

J43

K5

K6

K2

K4

J8 J21

PUMP 1

CIRC

3

2

1

F4 3A 250V

K7

J15

J45

J28 AUX FRZ

BLOWER

LIGHT

24090_B

GND

HEATER

120V 120V

240V

12VAC-B 12VAC-A

J44

J13

J23

SERIAL

J108

EXPANDER

T1

F4 3A SLO-BLOW

J25 J31

J26 J30

115V 115V

230V

F3 0.125A SLO-BLOW

F7 10A 250VAC

F2 10A 250VAC

J44

3

J15

ON

10

S1

K5

K1

K3

T1

K8

LIGHT

GND

J33

J21

J32

2

3

2

1

J42

J3

J4

J1

J61J47

J38

J39

J111

J58

J11

J48

J6

J7

J49

J19

J50

J13

J12

J88

J62

F8 30A

J59

J52

J98

J10

J81

J20

J18

J43

CIRC PUMP

OZONE

A/V CHAUD

J14

K9

J5
AUX

J8
AUX

J40

REMOTE

J35
MAIN

J34
MAIN

J109

J27

J91

J22

J23

SERIAL

J29
VAC

J28

AUX
FRZ

J17 J16

24082_E

J101

J108

J24

J107

K12

K7

AUX**

F4 3A SLO-BLOW

J25 J31

J26 J30

115V 115V

230V

F3 0.125A SLO-BLOW

F7 10A 250VAC

F2 10A 250VAC

J44

3

J15

ON

10

S1

K5

K1

K3

T1

K8

LIGHT

GND

J21

J32

2

K6

3

2

J39

J111

J11

J48

J6

J7

J49

J19

J50

J13

J10

J81

J20

J18

J43

CIRC PUMP

OZONE

J14

K9

J5
AUX

J8
AUX

J40

REMOTE

J35
MAIN

J34
MAIN

J109

J27

J91

J22

J23

SERIAL

J29
VAC

J28

AUX
FRZ

J17 J16

24082_E

J101

J108

J24

J107

K12

K7

AUX**

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One 32A RCD
(connect to 2100 control system)

BROWN

(Hot)

BLUE
(Neutral)

BROWN

BROWN (Hot)

BLUE

(Neutral)

GREEN / YELLOW

(Ground)

BROWN

(Hot)

BLUE
(Neutral)

BROWN

GREEN / YELLOW (Ground)

SWIM SIDE

(Hot)

(Hot)

BLUE
(Neutral)

BLUE
(Neutral)

BROWN

(Hot)

BROWN

(Hot)

BLUE
(Neutral)

BLUE
(Neutral)

2100 control system

J9

J46

PUMP 1

K2

J56

F6 30A

J60

J41

BLUE (Neutral)

BROWN (Hot)

1

2

3

4

J45

J79

J54

J77

J75

J78

J110

4

Two16A RCDs

(connect to 601 control system
and 5.5 kW heater)

Nine wires:
3 brown (HOT)
3 blue (NEUTRAL)
3 yellow (GROUND)

K4

J57

J55

J51

J72

J37

J36

J53

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GREEN / YELLOW (Ground)

GREEN / YELLOW (Ground)

GREEN / YELLOW (Ground)

BLUE (Neutral)

BROWN (Hot)

5.5 kW heater box

601 control system

F6 0.125A 250V

J57

J56

F5 30A

2

(UNFUSED)

TB1

BLUE (Neutral)

BROWN (Hot)

1

2

3

K1

K3

J109

J101

K12

J12

J54

J42

J39

J38

J35

J46

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Filling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa

1. Inspect the spa equipment.

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

2. Remove the cartridge from lter canister.

If you have a skimmer like this:

Grip the lter by the handle and unscrew it from

the canister.

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

• If your spa has

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

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

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

If you have a skimmer like this:

Rotate and remove the black locking ring. Remove

the black skimmer cap and barrel, grip the lter

by the handle and unscrew it from the canister.
Replace and lock the locking ring and slide the
skimmer cap and barrel back in the canister.

If you have a skimmer like this:

Remove the black skimmer cap and barrel, grip

the lter by the handle and unscrew it from the

canister.

Teleweir Mega

lter skimmer

• 75 square
feet ltration

• Smooth cap

Note: The skimmer cap and barrel were locked
in place at the factory to prevent damage during
shipment. It must be unlocked and replaced in

the lter canister so that it can oat when the spa
is lled. If you do not remove the cap and barrel,
your spa’s ltration system will not perform as it was

designed to.

Teleweir lter

skimmer

• 50 square feet
ltration

• Spoked cap

After you remove the lter, remove the plastic

wrapper and soak it in water for 30 minutes

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

pump to fail to prime.

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3. Fill the spa.

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Place a garden hose in the lter canister and ll your

spa.

Always ll the spa through the lter canister.

Fill the spa until water level is about six inches from the top.

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

Never ll your spa with soft water.

Soft water makes it impossible to maintain the proper water chemistry and may cause the water to

foam, which will ultimately harm the nish of the spa and void your warranty.

Failure to do so may cause air to be trapped in the

ltration system and prevent the pumps from operating

properly.

4. Turn on power to the spa.

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

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

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5. Prime the pump.

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

Do the following:

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

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

b. If you have other pumps, press JETS 2 or JETS 3

to turn them on also. Running the pumps helps the
pumps prime.

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

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

Make sure the lter has soaked at least 30

minutes before you install it.

7. Adjust water chemistry.

Test and adjust the water chemistry. See the section
on page 40. for instructions on keeping your water
clear.

Spa owners with the bromine generator need to
follow the instructions on page 38.

8. Let the spa heat up.

When the spa has nished priming, the heater will

activate. Put the cover on and let the spa heat to the
set temperature.

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Priming the Pump

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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.

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

Starting Up: Priming Mode

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

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

Exit Jets 1 Jets 2 Jets 3 Circ

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

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

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

Sometimes momentarily turning the pump off and on will

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

spa and call for service.

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

Priming Mode

Exiting Priming Mode

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

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

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

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Bleeding Air from the Pump

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

1. Shut off the power to the spa.

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

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

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

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

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

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Operating Your Spa

SET

RANGE

SET

SET

RANGE

READY

RANGE

FLTR1

SET

1

READY

SET

2

Adjust the set
temperature

Set temperature
ranges

Select heat mode

Set time of day

Flip (invert display)

Lock the display
(restrict operation)

Hold mode (standby)

Adjust ltration cycle 1

Adjust ltration cycle 2

Set personal
preferences

System utilities
(for diagnostics only)

Main screen

Press

2X

3X

4X

5X

6X

7X

8X

9X

10X

1X

1X

To go through all menus:

(1) Press the

Temperature button

1

2

(2) Then press the
Light button.

Each time you
press the Light
button, it will
take you to the
next menu item.

TP400 and TP600 Control Panel Operation

Primary Navigation and Functions

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

During normal operation, the control panel will show
the actual temperature of the water, as the control
panels above show.

There are eleven settings, or menu items, you can
access in the control panel. To access them in order,
start by pressing the Warm or Cool button once.

The Set Temperature will start to ash.

While the set temperature is still ashing, press the

Light button. This will take you to the next menu
item. Each time you press the Light button, it will
take you to the next screen.

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The gures below show the order the menu items

appear. Tap each menu item to go to the section that
explains its function.

TP400 Control Panels

Warm Cool Light Jets Aux

For one pump systems

For two pump systems

TP600 Control Panel

TEMP JETS AUX

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Jets and Pumps

Jet Operation

One Pump Systems
Uses the TP400 control panel

Single pump systems are all two-speed pumps.

To operate the jets, press the JETS button:

• Once to turn on low speed.

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• Twice to turn on high speed.

• Three times to turn off the pump.

Two pump systems
Uses either the TP400 or TP600 control

panel

Press the Jets or Jets 1 button:

Press the Aux or Jets 2 button:

• Once to turn on low speed.

• Twice to turn on high speed.

• Three times to turn off the pump.

What is the difference between a 24-hour
circulation pump and a two-speed pump?

Circulation Pump - A 24-hour circulation pump

is an optional, dedicated low power pump just

for ltration. A circulation pump will reduce wear

and tear on main pump and can cost less to run

than using pump 1 for ltration. When a spa has

a circulation pump, pump 1 will have only one
speed.

Although it can be set to run continuously, some

spa owners prefer to reduce their ltration times

in order to lower their energy cost. See “Adjusting
Filtration” on page 22.

Two-Speed Pump - Spas without a circulation
pump use the low speed setting of pump 1 as a
circulation pump. Pump 1 will have two speeds,
low speed and high speed. Low speed is used for

ltration, and high speed is used for operating

the jets.

• Once to turn the pump ON.

• Twice to turn the pump OFF.

Three pump systems
Uses the TP600 control panel

Press the Jets 1 button:

• Once to turn on low speed.

• Twice to turn on high speed.

• Three times to turn off the pump.

Press the Jets 2 button:

• Once to turn the pump ON.

• Twice to turn the pump OFF.

Press Jets 3 button:

• Once to turn the pump ON

• Twice to turn pump OFF.

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Adjusting the Set Temperature

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

Press Once

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

when required. The temperature can be set between 15.5°C and 40°C (60°F and
104°F).

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RANGE

SET

RANGE

SET

SET

Set Temp
will show
and flash

Press the Temp buttons to
change the temperature.

Setting Dual Temperature Ranges

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

Press Once

Then
Press

SET

RANGE

Once

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

High Range can be set between 26.5°C and 40°C (80°F and 104°F).

Low Range can be set between 10°C and 37°C (50°F and 99°F).

The example below shows setting the Low Range temperature.

RANGE

SET

RANGE

SET

RANGE

FLTR1

READY

Main Screen

SET

RANGE

RANGE

FLTR1

FLTR1

READY

RANGE

RANGE

SET

FLTR1

FLTR1

Select High Range or Low
Range. Toggle the Range
arrows on the display.

Vacation Setting

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

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

and ash.

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

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

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Set Temp will
show and flash

Press a Temp Button

Main Screen

repeatedly to change the
temperature.

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

show and ash.

4. Press the Temp buttons to adjust the temperature.

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

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Press Jets 1

Main Screen

Main Screen

READY and REST

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Setting the Heat Mode

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

Press Once

Then
Press

READYSET

Toggle between

Ready-in-Rest Mode

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

Twice

SET

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

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

heat as needed, and refresh the temperature display.
This is known as “polling.”

READY

RANGE

REST

FLTR1

REST Mode: REST Mode will only allow heating

during programmed lter cycles. Since polling does not

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

RANGE

RANGE

REST

READY

/ REST

Setting Time

Press Once

Then
Press

3x

SET

Set hour Set minutes Main Screen

Flip (Invert Display)

Press Once

Then
Press

4x

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

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

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

P

SET

P

SET

P

SET

P

READY

RANGE

FLTR1

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

SET

SET

READY R

ANGE

FLTR1

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