Spa Builders AP-4 SYSTEM Owner's Operation Manual

INTRODUCTION

The spa that you have purchased is one of the very best
available, and incorporates features designed to assure long,
enjoyable and healthful use if properly operated and maintained.

The following instructions are intended to familiarize you
with important facts, measures and procedures, which will guide
you in the use and necessary care of your spa. Your attention is
particularly directed to the important safety instructions in this
manual. We strongly urge you to become thoroughly familiar with
prescribed safety practices and carry them out as specified within
this manual.

Your spa and control equipment incorporates the finest
components available, and is designed in a manner to provide
maximum enjoyment, ease of operation and years of trouble free
operation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction

2. Table of Contents

3. Important Safety Instructions

5. Warnings

6. Surface and Pad Requirements

7. Electrical Requirements

8. Electrical Connections

9. Component Operations

10. Selector Switch

11. Initial Start Up

12. Changing the Filter Cycle

13. Troubleshooting

14. Spa Maintenance

16. Warranty

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacture's instruction, may cause
interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in
subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential insulation. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: reorient the receiving antenna, relocate the receiver with respect to the spa, plug the receiver
into a different outlet so that the receiver and spa are on different branch circuits, if necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radi o/television technician for
additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the federal communications commission helpful: “How to identify and resolve radio-television
interference problems”, this booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 202402, stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

Warning

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL

INSTRUCTIONS.

2. WARNING: PEOPLE WITH

INFECTIOUS DISEASES SHOULD NOT USE A SPA OR A HOT
TUB.

3. WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY

EXERCISE CARE WHEN ENTERING OR EXITING THE SPA
OR HOT TUB.

4. WARNING: DO NOT USE A SPA

OR A HOT TUB IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING STRENUOUS
EXERCISE.

5. WARNING: PROLONGED

IMMERSION IN A SPA OR HOT TUB MAY BE INJURIOUS TO
YOUR HEALTH.

6. CAUTION: MAINTAIN WATER CHEMISTRY IN

ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTION.

7. WARNING- To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are

closely supervised at all times.

8. A wire connector is provided on this unit to connect a minimum no. 8 AWG solid copper conductor

between this unit and any metal equipment, metal enclosures of electrical equipment, metal water pipes
or conduit within 5 feet (1.5m) of the unit.

9. WARNING- For indoor use only. This unit is not intended for outdoor use.

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10. WARNING- Risk of Accidental Drowning- Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent

unauthorized access by children. To avoid accidents, ensure that children cannot use a spa or hot tub
unless they are closely supervised at all times.

11. DANGER- To reduce the risk of drowning from hair and body entrapment, install a suction

fitting(s) with a marked flow rate that equals or exceeds the flow rate marked on the equipment
assembly.

12. DANGER- To reduce the risk of injury, do not remove the suction fittings. Never operate a spa or

hot tub if the suction fittings are broken or missing. Never replace a suction fitting with one rated less
than the flow rate marked on the equipment assembly.

13. DANGER- Risk of Electric Shock. Do not permit any appliance, such as a light, telephone,

radio, or television within 5 feet (1.5m) of the spa or hot tub.

14. WARNING- Risk of Electric Shock. Install at least 5 feet (1.5m) from inside wall of spa or

hot tub using nonmetallic plumbing.

15. WARNING- To reduce the risk of injury:

A. The water in a spa or hot tub 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 use exceeds 10 minutes.

B. 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 water temperature to

100°F (38°C.)

C. Before entering a spa or a hot tub, the user should measure the water temperature with an accurate

thermometer since the tolerance of water temperature-regulating devices varies.

D. The use of alcohol, drugs, or medications before or during spa or hot tub use may lead to

unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning.

E. Obese persons and persons with a history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory

system problems or diabetes should consult a physician before using a spa or hot tub.

F. Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a spa or a hot tub since some

medication may induce drowsiness while other medications may affect heart rate, blood pressure

and circulation.

16. The electrical supply for this product must include a suitable rated switch or circuit breaker to open all

underground supply conductors to comply with section 422-20 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSO/NFPA 70-1987. The disconnection means must be readily accessible to the tub occupant but
installed at least 5 feet (1.5m) from the tub water.

17. WARNING- Install blower no less than 1 ft. (305mm) above the maximum water level to prevent

water from contacting electrical equipment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

18. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

19. 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.

20. At least two lugs marked “BONDED 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.

21. All field-installed metal components such as rails, ladders, drains, or other similar hardware located

within 3m of the spa or hot tub shall be bonded to the equipment grounding bus with copper
conductors not smaller than no. 8 AWG.

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WARNINGS

• The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal

hyperthermia in spas and hot tubs.

• Persons suffering from heart disease, diabetes, high or low blood pressure, or any

other serious illness and pregnant women should consult with their physician before
using a spa or hot tub.

• Excessive water temperature can be dangerous.

• Never operate any electrical appliance from inside the spa or hot tub, or when wet.

• Do not enter the spa while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Persons on

medication should consult with their physician before entering the spa.

• Observe a reasonable time limit in the spa. Long exposures at higher temperatures

can result in dizziness and/or hyperthermia.

• Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level

several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98°F (36.7°C.) The symptoms

of hyperthermia include dizziness, fainting, drowsiness or lethargy.
The affects of hyperthermia
include:

1. Unawareness of impending hazards.

WARNINGS

2. Failure to perceive heat.

3. Failure to recognize the need to exit spa.

4. Physical inability to exit spa.

5. Fetal damage in pregnant women.

6. Unconsciousness resulting in a danger of drowning.

• Always enter and exit a spa slowly. It is recommended not to use the spa alone.

• The consumer product safety commission has stated that the water temperature in a

spa or hot tub should not exceed 104°F (40°C.) Immersion in water in excess of

104°F (40°C) can be hazardous to your health.

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