Four Winds XL SWIM SPA SERIES Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

Copyright Four Winds Spas 2016 © Specifications subject to change.

Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for your purchase of a Four Winds Spa. We are sure you will have many years of
enjoyment with your Four Winds Spa. Whether relaxing from a busy day, reconnecting with
loved ones or just enjoying the massaging jets, you will find your mind and body are both
soothed and rejuvenated.

Enclosed in this manual is valuable information on the proper installation by your Four Winds
Spas Authorized Dealer, along with operating instructions and helpful tips on enjoying your new
Four Winds Spa. Also, you can enter your spa’s information in the Record of Ownership section
on page 23 for quick reference in the future.

Also enclosed in this manual is a warranty card that should be filled out and returned to the
factory. This allows us to register your purchase and enter your information into our database.
Please send the completed warranty form to:

Four Winds Spas

Warranty Department

251 Mayfield Drive

Smyrna, TN 37167

(Your data will not be sold to any outside parties)

We thank you for your purchase of a Quality Four Winds Spa.

And now... Sit back and “Relax, you’ve earned it”.

Sincerely,

The Four Winds Spas Team

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Manual Overview

Page Contents

4-8 Important Safety Instructions

9 General Guidelines Site Preparation

10 Electrical Requirements

11 Electrical Installation Instructions

12-13 Electrical Safety

14 Understanding Spa Controls and Features

15 Beginning Startup Procedures

15-16 Hot and Cold Weather Use

16-17 Troubleshooting

18 Recommendations for Maintenance

19-20 Codes, Meanings and Actions Required

21 Chemical Instructions

22 Other WARNINGS!

23 Record of Ownership

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

2. DANGER - Do not lay across the foot well. Always sit in an upright position.

3. WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product

unless they are closely supervised.

4. CAUTION - Water temperature may rise when jets are operating on “high” speed for

extended duration.

5. A bonding lug has been provided on the outside of the Equipment Package electrical control
box. The lug permits the connection of No. 8 AAWG (8.42mm^2) solid copper bonding
conductor between the Equipment Module and all other electrical equipment and exposed metal
in the vicinity, as may be needed to comply with local regulations.

6. WARNING - This unit must be hardwired only to supply circuit that is protected by

ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) see diagram. Such a GFCI is required by most building
codes and should be provided by the installer and must be tested before each use. Consult GFCI
manufacturers’ instructions for correct testing and operation.

7. The electrical supply for this product must include a suitable rated switch or circuit
breaker to open all ungrounded supply conductors to comply with the National Electrical Codes.
The disconnection means must be readily accessible to the tub occupant but installed at least 5
feet (1.5M) from spa water.

8. Spas must be installed with drainage for electrical equipment compartment.

9. Be sure the water always flows freely from the hydrotherapy jets within the spa. Any blockage
or restriction to this water flow by persons or objects may damage system components, create an
electrical shock hazard, and or cause water damage to the surrounding area.

10. To avoid damage to the pump(s) and heater, the Equipment must never be operated unless the
spa is filled with water.

WARNING: CHILDREN SHOULD NOT USE SPAS OR HOT TUBS WITHOUT

ADULT SUPERVISION

AVERTISSEMENT: NE PAS LAISSER LES ENFANTS UTILISER UNE CUVE DE

RELAXATION SANS SURVEILLANCE

WARNING: DO NOT USE SPAS OR HOT TUBS UNLESS ALL SUCTION GUARDS

ARE INSTALLED TO PREVENT BODY AND HAIR ENTRAPMENT

AVERTISSEMENT: POUR ÈVITER QUE LES CHEVEUX ou UNE PARTIE DU CORPS

PUISSENT ETRE ASPIRÈS, NE PAS UTILISER UNE CUVE DE RELAXATION SI LES
GRILLES DE PRISE D’ASPIRATION NE SONT PAS TOUTES EN PLACE

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WARNING: PEOPLE USING MEDICATIONS AND/OR HAVING AN ADVERSE

MEDICAL HISTORY SHOULD CONSULT A PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING A SPA OR HOT
TUB.

AVERTISSEMENT: LES PERSONNES QUI PRENNENT DES MÈDICAMENTS ou ONT

DES PROBLEMES DE SANTÈ DEVRAIENT CONSUTLER UN MÈDECIN AVANT
D’UTILISER UNE CUVE DE RELAXATION

11. WARNING - Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent unauthorized access by

children. To avoid accidents, ensure that children cannot use this spa unless they are supervised
at all times.

12. WARNINGS -WATER TEMPERATURE. Never heat your spa water

above 104 F (40 C). If you do, it could cause serious health hazards.

13. DANGER-RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Install at least 5 feet

(1.5m) from all metal surfaces. (A spa may be installed within 5 feet of metal surfaces if each
metal surface is permanently connected by a minimum No. 8 AWG(8.4 mm^2) solid copper
conductor attached to the wire connector on the terminal box that is provided for this purpose.)

14. DANGER-RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Do not permit any

electrical appliance such as a light, telephone, radio, or television within 5 feet (1.5m) of a spa.

15. WARNING - Water temperature in excess of 38°C may be injurious to your health.

AVERTISSEMENT: IL PEUT ÊTRE DANGEREUX POUR LA SANTÉ DE PLONGER

DANS DE L’EAU À PLUS DE 38°C.

16. WARNING - Pregnant or possibly pregnant women should consult a physician before

using a spa or hot tub.

AVERTISSEMENT: LES FEMMES ENCEINTES, QUE LEUR GROSSESSE SOIT

CONFIRMÉE ou NON, DEVRAIENT CONSULTER UN MEDECIN AVANT DI UTILISER
UNE CUVE DE RELAXATION.

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

AVERTISSEMENT: NE PAS UTILISER UNE CUVE DE RELAXATION IMMÉDIATEMENT

APRÈS UN EXERCICE FATIGANT.

18. WARNING - Prolonged immersion in a spa or hot tub may be injury to your health.

AVERTISSEMENT: L’UTILISATION PROLONGÉE D’UNE CUVE DE RELAXATION

PEUT ÊTRE DANGEREUSE POUR LA SANTÉ LA.

19. WARNING - To avoid injury exercise care when entering or exiting the spa or hot tub.

AVERTISSEMENT: POUR ÉVITER DES BLESSURES, USER DE PRUDENCE EN

ENTRANT DANS UNE CUVE DE RELAXATION ET E-.: SORTANT.

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20. DANGER – RISK OF INJURY. The suction fittings in this spa are sized to

match the specific water flow created by the pump. Should the need arise to replace the suction
fittings or the pump, be sure that the flow rates are compatible. Never operate spa if the suction
fittings are broken or missing. Never replace a suction fitting with one rated less than the flow
rate marked on the original fitting.

21. The ideal temperature of your spa or hot tub should be between 95º and 104º F (35º- 40º C).
This range is not only healthier but will also result in easier care of your spa.

22. Since excessive water temperatures have a high potential for causing fetal damage during the
early months of pregnancy, pregnant or possibly pregnant women should limit spa temperatures
to 100º F (38º C) or less.

23. Before entering a spa, the user should measure the water temperature with an accurate
thermometer since the tolerance of water temperature regulating devices may vary as much as
+/-5 degrees.

24. The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or during spa use may lead to
unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning.

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

26. Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a spa since some
medication may induce drowsiness while other medication may affect heart rate, blood pressure
and circulation.

27. Because occasional users of the spa may not be aware of all the potential risk associated with
spa usage, they should be made aware of these Important Safety Instructions.

28. CHEMICAL SAFETY - Play it safe with chemicals.

29. Maintain sanitizer level of 3-5 PPM of bromine or chlorine.

30. Do not mix chemicals with each other before adding them to the water. Add only one
chemical at a time.

31. Never add concentrated liquid chemicals directly to the water. Always dilute chemicals in a
large plastic bucket or pail before adding them.

32. When diluting chemicals, always add them to the water. Never add water to the chemicals.

33. Always dilute the chemical slowly and evenly before adding into the water. Never add any
chemical, diluted or otherwise, into any skimmer device.

34. Always store chemicals according to the manufacturer’s label directions and keep them out of
reach of children.

35. A green colored terminal or a terminal marked G, GR, Ground, Grounding, or the symbol* is
located inside the supply terminal box or Compartment. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
terminal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the electric supply service panel
with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying this
equipment. *IEC Publication 417, Symbol 5019.

36. At least two lugs marked “BONDING LUGS” are provided on the external surface or on the
inside of the supply terminal box or compartment. To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect
the local common bonding grid in the area of the hot tub or spa to these terminals with an
insulated or bare copper conductor not smaller than No. 8 AWG.

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37. All field-installed metal components such as rails, ladders, drains or other similar hardware
within 5’ of the spa or hot tub shall be bonded to the equipment grounding bus with copper
conductors not smaller than No. 8 AWG.

STEREO SPA SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

A. “CAUTION” - Risk of Electric Shock. Do not leave compartment door open.

Self closing door provided.

B. “CAUTION” - Risk of Electric Shock. Replace components only with identical

components.

C. “WARNING” - Prevent Electrocution. Do not connect any auxiliary components (for

example cable, additional speakers, headphones, additional audio / video components, etc.) to the
system.
D. Do not service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other risk of injury. Refer all servicing to qualified service personal.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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