Whirlpool AERO PLUS PORTABLESPA User Manual
THE AERO PLUS
Portable Whirlpool Spa
Owner's Manual
™
WHIRLPOOL
BA T H
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath does not recommend spa water
temperatures in excess of 104° F. High water temperatures in excess of 104° F. and prolonged periods of use
can raise internal human body temperature excessively
and impair the body’s ability to regulate its internal
temperature. Limit your initial use of the spa to 10 - 15
minutes. High body temperatures affect people differently; consult your physician about your safety and
comfort before using the spa.
The elderly, the infirm, and children should not use the
spa unattended. Infants should not be permitted in the
spa at water temperatures over 100° F.
Extra care should be taken when using the spa and
consuming alcoholic beverages. Alcohol, drugs, or
certain medications such as tranquilizers affect a person’s
ability to withstand high temperatures and may produce
dangerous effects.
The wet surface of the spa is slippery. Use care when
entering and exiting.
When using the electrical equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed:
Connect the spa only to a properly grounded receptacle.
(See details in Installation Instructions.)
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Do not use electrically connected devices such as
television, radio, or stereo speakers, lights, cooking
devices, or telephones within 5 feet of the spa while the
spa is being used. Lighting fixtures must not be located
directly above or within 5 feet of the spa. If located within
10 feet of the spa, they must be on a circuit protected by
a GFCI.
The spa must be installed with adequate access and
water drainage system. (See Installation Instructions.)
Do not turn on power to the spa unless it is filled with
water to the normal water level, which is 6" below the top
of the spa rim. Activating the spa when there is an
insufficient amount of water can damage the circulation
pump and heater and may cause a fire.
Keep body, hair, and clothing a minimum of 12 inches
away from suction fitting and skimmers at all times when
the spa is operating. Hair longer than shoulder length
should be secured close to the head, or a bathing cap
should be worn. Do not remove the suction grille! It is
a safety device and must always be in place on the
suction fitting to minimize the potential hazard of hair
entanglement or body entrapment.
Read manufacturer’s safety information provided with
all optional equipment.
This unit is provided with a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) located in the System Control Module. Check to
be sure this is operational at least once a month. (The
procedure for testing is described on page 9 of this
manual.)
Save These Instructions for Future Use.
Owner’s Record
Date Purchased __________________________________________________________
Purchased From __________________________________________________________
Installed By _______________________________ Date _________________________
Spa Serial Number __________________________ Model No. C460000 _____________
(See page 2 for location of number)
For good hygiene and to advoid health hazards from
contaminated water, maintain properwater chemistry
per instructions under Maintenance in this manual.
The Aero Plus™ Portable Whirlpool Spa
OWNER’S MANUAL
Model C460000
Contents
Page
Installation Instructions ____________________________________________ 2-7
Inspection and Shipping Claim ________________________________________ 3
Unpacking ________________________________________________________ 3
Positioning Your Spa________________________________________________ 4
Electrical Requirements _____________________________________________ 4
Electrical Precautions _______________________________________________ 4-5
Outdoor Installation _________________________________________________ 6
Drainage _________________________________________________________ 6
Indoor Installations _________________________________________________ 6
Equipment Set-Up__________________________________________________ 7
Operating Instructions _____________________________________________ 8-12
Basic Control Set-Up________________________________________________ 8-9
Setting the Timer___________________________________________________ 9
Controls__________________________________________________________ 10
Heater Control_____________________________________________________ 11
Setting the Thermostat ______________________________________________ 11
Note on Determinging Water Temperature _______________________________ 11
230 Volt Operation _________________________________________________ 11
Normal Operation __________________________________________________ 12
Air Blower ________________________________________________________ 12
Water Rainbow ____________________________________________________ 12
Silent Air Induction _________________________________________________ 12
Filtration _________________________________________________________ 12
Maintenance _____________________________________________________ 13-17
Water Quality and Water Chemistry ____________________________________ 13
Filtration _________________________________________________________ 13
Water Chemistry ___________________________________________________ 13-14
Disinfecting _______________________________________________________ 14
Balancing pH______________________________________________________ 14
Balancing Total Alkalinity ____________________________________________ 14
Water Quality Definitions_____________________________________________ 14
Water Level/Drain __________________________________________________ 15
Skimmer Basket Maintenance ________________________________________ 15
Filter Maintenance__________________________________________________ 15
Automatic Filtration/Maintenance ______________________________________ 16
Winterizing _______________________________________________________ 16
Factory Installed Redwood Skirt _______________________________________ 16
Spa Light _________________________________________________________ 17
Covering Your Spa _________________________________________________ 17
Cleaning Your Spa _________________________________________________ 17
Repairs to the Acrylic _______________________________________________ 17
Troubleshooting Guie______________________________________________ 18-20
Important Electrical Information _______________________________________ 20
Alternate Use for Water Rainbow ______________________________________ 21
1
The Aero Plus™ Portable Whirlpool Spa
Installation Instructions
The Aero™ Plus—a portable whirlpool spa by Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath—is a revolutionary spa of unparalleled design. Its
graceful, free-flowing lines provide aesthetic pleasure, and its
full-featured elegance provides the comfort and luxurious spa
experience you expect from a Jacuzzi® whirlpool spa. The
Aero Plus features elegantly sculptures multilevel contoured
seating and a lounge for maximal comfort, five fully adjustable
color coordinated Power Pro™ whirlpool jets, and two
directionally adjustable jets, strategically located, providing
penetrating massaging action.
Aero Plus' controls are located for convenient access from
inside the spa. A clearly labeled control panel gives you control
of the heater, filter, whirlpool, light and air blower functions with
just the push of a button. Temperature and filtration can also
be controlled by a built-in 7-day timer (located on the System
Control Module). The Aero Plus comes with a low voltage light
and interchangeable colored filters, adding even more luxury
to your spa experience.
The Aero Plus offers the convenience of two patented front
load skimmer/filters for maximum efficiency. The unique 50
sq. ft. filtration system, designed by Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath
allows easy access from inside the spa to both filter cartridges
without having to drain the spa or open the skirt door.
A standard feature of the Aero Plus is the Water Rainbow™ spout with flow control, which will create a dazzling,
shimmering waterfall effect while recirculating the water.
The shell is foam-insulated to save energy costs, and is
tastefully surrounded by a factory installed wrap-around redwood skirt.
The complete equipment pack of compact and portable
Aero Plus is mounted within the perimeter of the spa, so the
spa is easy to install. The spa requires a 115 VAC 20 Amp*,
grounded, separate circuit and is equipped with a ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI). An optional gas heater is available as
an alternate heating source and can be installed remotely. The
Aero Plus is available in several lustrous acrylic colors. (See
the Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath color guide.)
OPTIONS
Gas Heater
Rigid Insulating Cover
TOP VIEW
76"
84"
30"
SERIAL NUMBER
LOCATION
SIDE VIEW
ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS (Short Form)
Whirlpool spa shall be the AeroPlus whirlpool spa as manufactured by Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath in colors and sizes shown in
drawings and schedules.
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL DIMENSIONS PUMP LOADING GALLONAGE HEATER WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Aero Plus 84" L. (2134 mm) 1.0 HP 2 speeds 72 lbs./sq. ft 225 US Gal. 1.5 Kw 789 lbs. 115 VAC*
C460000 76" W. (1930 mm) (.8 kW) (321 kg./sq.m.) (851.6 Ltrs.) 11.5 Amps (359 kg.) 20 Amp, 60 Hz.
30" H. (762 mm) 115 VAC Total Weight: (60 kW Seperate Circuit
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. *Unit may be field converted to 230 VAC
MOTOR/ FLOOR OPERATING ELECTRIC SHIPPING ELECTRICAL
3.5/11.5 Amps 3201 lbs. 23 Amps (see p. 14 for
1725/3450 RPM (1455 kg.) if connected min. voltage
Single Phase to 230 VAC) requirement.)
60 Hz.
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INSTALLATION
Installation Instructions
Inspection and Shipping Claim
Check for shipping damage upon receipt of the spa. Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath is not responsible for damage to the
spa sustained during shipping. If damage is evident before unpacking, see instructions regarding shipping claims on
the outside of the carton and immediately file a claim with the carrier.
Once the spa has been removed from the carton and before it is permanently installed (see below on this page
for unpacking instructions), check the spa completely for damage. Fill the shell with water and operate the system
(see Operating Instructions) to check for leaks which may have resulted from shipping or handling. All Jacuzzi
Whirlpool Bath spas are factory tested for proper operation and water tight connections prior to shipping. If leaks are
detected, immediately notify your Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath dealer or Authorized Service Agent, or call Jacuzzi Whirlpool
Bath, (800) 225-8292, for Warranty Service. (California residents, call (415) 938-7070.)
Note: Damage or defects which could have been discovered and repaired prior to installation and which are
claimed after final installation of the spa, are excluded from our warranty.
Unpacking
1. Read disclaimer for shipping damages onside of
crate.
2. Remove sides and top of crate, as well as plastic
bags, leaving pallet intact and bands securing
corrugated wrap on skirt.
3. Checkfor shipping damage.
4. Remove and set aside unattached accessory pieces.
5. Move spa to final site with pallet still attached as
shown.
6. Place a 4"x4" x72" wooden block beside the pan
side of the spa so it is parallel with the pallet.
7. Tip the spa over onto its bottom with the block
supporting the spa.
8. Remove the bolts from brackets attaching the
pallet to the bottom of the pan.
9. Remove the pallet and the 4" x 4" block, then
carefully lower the spa to a horizontal position.
CAUTION: DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE
THEBANDS OR THE BOLTS THAT SECURE
THEPALLET TO THE SPA UNTIL AFTER THE
SPA HAS BEEN TIPPED OVER.
SKIRT
PAN
PALLET
PALLET
TOP
REMOVE BOLTS
4" X 4" X 72"
BLOCK
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INSTALLATION
Positioning Your Spa
Because your Aero Plus spa is portable, you can locate it just about anywhere you wish—on a deck,patio, or even
indoors. Just be sure to position it above ground in an area with good drainage and on a level, continuous surface
which can support the weight of the spa when filled with water and people; this weight is approximately 3201 lbs. (72
lbs. per square foot). You must also provide access to the spa’s equipment for service and general maintenance.
Electrical Requirements
Your Aero Plus, as it comes from the factory*, requires a 115 VAC 20 AMP electrical outlet and must be in a grounded
separate circuit having no other appliance connected in that circuit. If you do not have 115 VAC 20 AMP circuit, a qualified
electrician should be called in to install the necessary wiring. Inadequately sized wiring or locating the outlet too far from the
main service panel may cause a voltage drop which might cause the unit to malfunction and bring about permanent damage
to the spa’s electrical system. (See page 4-5 for details.)The outlet must also have a ground wire in order to take advantage
of the designed-in safety features of the spa. A bond wire must also be used. Bond according to step 5 below. Caution:
Without proper grounding and bonding, a system malfunction may cause fatal shock.
*To increase the heating capacity of your spa's heater and convert the heater output from
1.5 kW to 6,0 kW ,your spa can be hard wired on-site in approved conduit to operate at 230
VAC 50 Amps. This requires a separate circuit which will not be shared by any other
appliance. We recommend that this rewiring be done by a qualified electrician. A wiring
diagram and rewiring instructions are provided on the inside of the electrical cabinet door.
When this conversion to 230 VAC has been made, any combination of operating modes is
possible, including having the heater on when the whirlpool mode is activated. Also, the
heat-up rate will be approximately four time greater.
Electrical Precautions
1. The spa is supplied with a 15 ft. line cord which terminates
with an integral Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
plug; locate the spa near enough to a weather protected
outlet, but no closer than 10 ft. DO NOT USE AN EXTEN-
SION CORD! Using an extension cord is hazardous and
will decrease the amount of power to the unit, causing slow
heating, poor whirlpool performance, or system malfunction.
2. Bring the line cord out from under the pan at the recess and
hole near the equipment support in either front corner.
Make sure the line cord does not lie across a walkway or in
a heavily traveled area where it may be a safety hazard or
become damaged. Do not bury the line cord.
20 AMP RECEPTACLE
(LOCATE SPA AT LEAST
10 FT . FROM RECEPTACLE)
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INSTALLATION
Electrical Precautions (Continued)
CAUTION
Do not apply electrical power to the spa unless it
is filled with water to the normal water level, which
is approx. 6" below the spa rim (see location of
water level indicator on face of skimmer on page
7). If the spa’s motor/pumps are actuated when
there is not sufficient water in the unit, the circulation pump could be irreparably damaged. Not
heeding this caution will nullify the warranty. In
addition to damaging the unit, operating the unit
with insufficient water could cause a fire.
3. Do not locate lighting fixtures directly above the spa;
lighting and electrical receptacles must be located at
least 5 ft. from the spa. Lighting located between 5
and 10 ft. from the spa must be on a circuit protected
by a GFCI. (See National Electrical Code, 680-6.)
4. Do not use electrically connected devices, such as
television, radio, toys, telephones, stereo speakers,
lights or cooking devices within 5 ft. of the spa when
the spa is being used.
5. All fixed metal objects located within 5 ft. of the spa,
such as fence posts, railings, door frames greenhouse structures, gutters, etc., must be attached to
the bonding bar on the outside of the spa electrical
cabinet using #8 solid copper wire. With #8 solid
copper wire, bond the spa to the house electrical
panel or approved local bond. An approved
ground may be an 8 ft. long ground rod, a plate
electrode, or a buried metal water pipe with at
least 10 ft. of buried pipe. Check your local
building code for requirements. Bonding lugs are
available at your local electrical supply store.
(Bond bar location is shown on page 5 .)
WARNING!
The continuous service ground wire is located in the line cord supplied. Do not modify this cord in
any way! Tampering with the ground wire or using an
adaptor which would make the built-in grounding device
and GFCI ineffective would cause electrical shock. Such
modification would also nullify the warranty.
SERVICE ACCESS
24"
76"
24"
18"
84"
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INSTALLATION
Outdoor Installation
If you install the spa outdoors, we recommend that
you provide a concrete pad for it to rest on. To do this,
construct forms for a 8' x 8' x 4" thick level pad. Install a
#10 gauge wire mesh 6" x 6" steel reinforced grid. Attach
a #8 solid copper wire to the grid with a ground clamp.
This wire should be long enough to reach the bond bar
on the spa electrical cabinet (min. 36"), but should not be
located under the base of the spa. Then pour the
concrete pad.
Drainage
Whether you install your spa indoors or outdoors,
you can drain it almost completely by attaching a garden
hose to the drain valve located on the suction tee of the
spa. Simply run the hose to the house sewer line or drain
field and open the drain valve.
Make sure the area surrounding the spa has good
drainage to keep water from collecting at the base of the
spa—especially near the equipment area. If drainage is
poor, install a drain line and/or gravel drain field (see
illustration below)
Indoor Installations
Water which splashes on the floor during use of the
spa may cause a walking hazard and/or structural damage unless good drainage is provided and proper
waterproof building materials are used in the area surrounding and beneath the spa. Take into consideration,
also, the high room humidity which will exist due to high
spa water temperatures. Providing natural or forced
ventilation of the room will help maintain comfort and
minimize moisture damage to the building. Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath is not responsible for damages resulting from
excess moisture or water spillage. Consult an architect
or engineer for aid in designing your indoor installation.
SUPPORT AND DRAINAGE
WIRE MESH GRID
GRAVEL
DRAIN FIELD
SHUT-OFF
VALVE
DRAIN
VALVE
BOND
BAR
84" X 96" X 4" THICK
CONCRETE PAD
6
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