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www.hydropoolhottubs.com
2008
HYDROPOOL
serenity hot tubs
owner’s manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letter of introduction ...................................................................3
Important User Safety Instructions
Warnings ...............................................................................4
Hyperthermia ........................................................................4
Choosing the Right location
Indoor Locations...................................................................5
Outdoor Locations ................................................................5
General Installation Considerations ..........................................6
Special Considerations
Indoor Installations ..............................................................6
Outdoor Installations ...........................................................6
Site Preparation
Above Ground Installations .................................................7
In-ground & Partial In-ground Installations ......................7
Overall Support .....................................................................7
Leveling your Hydropool Hot Tub ...............................................7
Equipment Accessibility & Protection ......................................8
Remote Equipment Placement ....................................................8
Unloading/Handling your Hot Tub ..............................................8
Important Electrical Safety Instructions ...................................9
G.F.C.I./R.C.D. Application Guideline & Wire Size .............9
North America G.F.C.I. Installation Diagram ....................10
Europe R.C.D. Installation Diagram ..................................11
Accessories
LED Mood Lighting .............................................................12
Safety Hardcover Locks ....................................................12
Cover Remover (optional) ..................................................12
Filling, Checking and Starting your Hot Tub ...........................13
Pump Priming/Releasing an Air Lock ...............................13
Hydropool Serenity Control Systems
North America
Silver & Gold Series (without optional blower) ..............15
Silver & Gold Series (with optional blower) ....................17
Platinum Series ..................................................................20
Europe
Silver & Gold Series ...........................................................24
Platinum Series ..................................................................27
Topside Control Panel Display Messages ..............................31
Jet and Feature Operation
Jet Identification Chart ......................................................33
Flow Adjustment .................................................................33
Removal and Replacement ................................................34
Diverter valve .....................................................................34
Water Feature Control .......................................................34
Hydropool Surround Sound Audio
System (optional) .......................................................................35
Hot Tub Water Balance
General Overview ...............................................................38
Initial Fill ..............................................................................38
Glossary of Common Water Maintenance Terms ...........39
Water Balance Summary for your Hot Tub (chart) .........39
Water Balance Troubleshooting .......................................40
Routine Hot Tub Maintenance
Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly ....................................41
Cleaning the Skimmer Basket ...........................................41
Cartridge Filter - Removal, Cleaning, Re-installation .....42
Changing your Hot Tub Water ...........................................42
Water Softeners .................................................................42
Draining your Hot Tub Water ............................................43
Cleaning the Acrylic Surface ............................................43
Safety Hard Cover ..............................................................43
Wood Products
Cabinet Wing Locks ...........................................................44
Protecting your Cabinet Wood Finish...............................44
Gazebos ...............................................................................44
Winterizing your Hydropool Hot Tub ........................................45
General Troubleshooting ...........................................................46
What to do in the event of
Power Fluctuations. ...........................................................47
Cold Weather Power Failure .............................................47
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On behalf of everyone at the company, we thank you for your decision to purchase a Hydropool hot tub.
Recognized for quality worldwide, we are confident that your new hot tub will provide you, your family and friends, with years of enjoyment and fulfill all your hydrotherapy needs.
Hydropool hot tubs are not only healthful and relaxing, they can even add value to your home.
Please take the time to carefully read and understand all the safety, installation and operating instructions in this manual before electrically connecting your hot tub and adding water.
The following pages contain valuable information and pointers that will save you both time and money, as well as help you to simplify upkeep and maintenance.
Since we manufactured our first hot tub in 1985, the Hydropool team has been dedicated to producing a quality product catering to maximum hydrotherapy, comfort, energy efficiency and ease of operation.
We are confident that as you become more familiar with the various safety and maintenance features of your new hot tub you will be satisfied that you made the right decision in purchasing a Hydropool hot tub.
Happy hot tubbing...
David Jackson
President
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SAvE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT USER SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS
Your physiological response to hot water is subjective and depends on your age, health, and medical history. If you don’t know your tolerance to hot water, or if you get a headache, or become dizzy or nauseous when using your hot tub, get out and cool off immediately.
WARNINGS
1 Children should NOT use a hot tub
without alert adult supervision.
2 Children should not enter a hot tub where
water temperature exceeds body
temperature (37˚C / 98.6˚F).
3 Prolonged immersion in water temperatures in excess
of 38˚C (100˚F) may be injurious to your health. We
recommend establishing lower temperatures and
shorter use periods for young children and/or those
users potentially affected by hot temperatures.
Always
confirm water temperature with an accurate
thermometer before entering your hot tub.
4 Do not allow children to submerge their head
under water.
5 Do not use a hot tub unless all suction guards are
installed to prevent body and hair entrapment. Do not sit
in front of, or on top of the suction fittings or skimmer,
as this will obstruct proper circulation and may result in
personal injury.
6 Never operate the hot tub pump at high speed without
having all suction and return lines open.
7 Always keep the hardcover installed and locked when
the hot tub is not in use.
8 People using medications and/or having any adverse
medical history should consult a physician before using
a hot tub.
9 People with infectious diseases should not use a hot tub.
10 Exercise caution when entering or exiting a hot tub.
Where practical, install a safety grab bar or handrail.
Turn off the jets before entering the hot tub to improve
visibility of the steps or flat entry area.
11 To avoid unconsciousness and possible drowning, do not
use drugs or alcohol before or during the use of a hot tub.
12 Pregnant woman should consult a physician before
using a hot tub.
13 Do not use a hot tub immediately following strenuous
exercise.
14 Do not permit or use electric appliances (such as a light,
telephone, radio or television) within 1.5 m (5 ft) of this
hot tub, unless such appliances are rated at 12VDC or less.
15 Test the GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) monthly.
16 Post emergency phone numbers for Police, Fire Dept.,
and Ambulance at the nearest phone.
17 Maintain water chemistry/balance in accordance with
manufacturer’s instruction
HYPERTHERMIA
Since your hot tub can be set to reach temperatures of 40˚C
(104˚F), users should be aware that extended submersion in water that exceeds normal body temperature can lead to hyperthermia.
The causes, symptoms and effects of hyperthermia may be described as follows:
Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches several degrees above the normal body temperature of 37˚C (98.6˚F). The symptoms of hyperthermia include drowsiness, lethargy, and an increase in the internal temperature of the body. The effects of hyperthermia include:
• Unawareness of impending hazard
• Failure to perceive heat
• Failure to recognize the need to exit the hot tub
• Physical inability to exit the hot tub
• Fetal damage in pregnant woman
• Unconsciousness resulting in the danger of drowning
If you sense any of the symptoms of hyperthermia, safely exit the hot tub immediately.
WARNING
THE USE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR MEDICATION
CAN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THE RISK OF
FATAL HYPERTHERMIA.
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION
Your Hydropool hot tub can be installed indoors or out, on the ground, in the ground or half-and-half. The following information will assist you in choosing the right location for your individual needs. When making your decision, always remember that hot tubs can be enjoyed year-round, indoors or out, regardless of the climate. Many Hydropool owners report that their favourite time to use a hot tub is in the cooler fall and winter months, while others praise the enjoyment of using their hot tub in the warmer spring and summer months.
INDOOR LOCATIONS
If members of your family are not cold weather enthusiasts, or if your backyard or patio area is not suitable for a hot tub installation, then an indoor location for your hot tub may be your best or only choice. You may wish to create an exercise/spa area in your home, or install your hot tub in a glass solarium or four-season room adjoining your home.
Indoor installations not only add a unique look and appeal to your home, they provide the privacy and controlled climate to ensure that use and enjoyment of your hot tub is maximized.
If you should choose an indoor location, you will find further information as outlined in the section
“SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR INDOOR INSTALLATIONS”
OUTDOOR LOCATIONS
For a variety of reasons, outdoor locations are a far more popular choice. Some of the reasons include:
• Limited indoor space
• Delivery complications due to door openings, stairwells, etc.
• Limited budget (indoor installations usually also involve
interior home renovations)
• Desire for an outdoor entertainment center
• Hot tub is being installed adjacent to an existing or
planned swimming pool
• Concerns over splashing water inside the home
For those who choose an outdoor location, hot tub operating temperatures can be adjusted to match the season. In colder months, many owners will operate their hot tub in the range of 38-40˚C (101 -104˚F). During warmer months, an operating temperature of 36-37˚C (97-
99˚F) will provide a refreshing retreat.
If you should choose an outdoor location, you will find further information as outlined in the section
“SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATIONS”
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GENERAL INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
1 Your HYDROPOOL Hot Tub is a self-contained pre-plumbed
unit, so that no on-site plumbing connections to the
residential water supply or drain are required.
2 Ensure that your HYDROPOOL Hot Tub is properly
supported by either a level concrete pad, or a properly constructed deck capable of supporting 1220 kg/m
2
(250 lbs./ft.
2
). If there is a possibility that the pad could shift by freezing/thawing ground movement (such as in clay regions, and/or areas with high water tables) concrete footings extending below the frost line are recommended.
3 Decking should be chosen and constructed in a manner
that minimizes the chance of slipping or falling.
4 Level your hot tub using wood shims where necessary,
ensuring that the tapered end extends at least 61 cm (24 in.)
under the unit.
5 If you do not have a factory installed foamed cabinet, it
is assumed that you are building your own custom
cabinet, tiling or decking. Please consider the following:
a Your HYDROPOOL Hot Tub is self-supporting on its base. The cabinet should be decorative only, not for support.
Never suspend the hot tub from the deck or cabinet.
b Where the hot tub is not equipped with a factory installed cabinet, it is the installer’s responsibility to ensure all electrical equipment is weather protected.
c Always provide adequate access for servicing the support equipment.
d Decking should be constructed to allow repair access around the entire hot tub.
e In remote equipment or no-cabinet installations, you may add extra insulation, but the equipment area must have adequate cross-flow ventilation.
6 Installation of a safety grab rail or reachable support for use when entering or exiting the hot tub is recommended.
7 A nearby garden hose connection is recommended for filling and “topping up” the hot tub.
The hot tub equipment and all electrical plugs, outlets and lights within 1.5m (5ft) of the hot tub must be G.F.C.I protected.
Consult your electrician or local electrical authority for further details.
Access to the hot tub must always be secured:
Outdoors - in accordance with local property by-laws and/or via an approved fence with a self-closing gate and a safety hardcover; Indoors - by a lockable door and a safety hardcover.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
INDOOR INSTALLATIONS
• When the hot tub is to be installed in a small room
(under 150 ft
2
/14 m
2
), we recommend that large units be fully or partially submerged in-floor so that it does not dominate the room. This will also provide greater overhead clearance for entry and exit to and from the hot tub
• It is beneficial to have the hot tub room located near wash room and shower facilities
• The hot tub room should have a floor drain to handle splash water, a window, outside exhaust fan or humidistat controlled exhaust fan for ventilation. Where this is not practical, the use of indoor/outdoor carpeting or a tile floor and the opening of a window while the hot tub cover is removed should be sufficient. You should not have concerns regarding humidity. When the hardcover is installed, no humidity will escape. During use, the small amount of humidity released into the room can be removed with the use of a dehumidifier
• Consider plumbing a fresh water tap nearby and a permanent drain location for the hot tub to eliminate having to use a long garden hose each time you fill or drain the hot tub
•
Always provide adequate ventilation for the support equipment
• Consult your local Hydropool retailer for further information
OUTDOOR INSTALLATIONS
• Contact your local building code department to determine if a building permit is necessary and for information on applicable bylaws (distance from property lines, buildings, fencing requirements, etc.)
• If you are doing any excavating, contact your local gas, electric, and cable-company to ensure that there are no underground lines
• Locate the hot tub, where practical, within close distance of a door to the house to maximize potential winter use.
• Ensure that all hot tub support equipment is easily accessible and protected from the elements
• If possible, locate the hot tub where you will enjoy some privacy, out of the site of neighbours. If this is not possible, a partial privacy or wind partition, or proper placement of the optional Hydropool cover lifter should provide adequate privacy
• The hot tub support equipment is designed for indoor (out
of the direct elements) use. When your HYDROPOOL
hot tub is equipped with a factory-installed cabinet,
and installed as per the guidelines of this manual, the
equipment will be adequately protected.
If the hot tub is
shipped without a cabinet, your custom cabinet or
other structure must be designed to supply protec-
tion for the hot tub support equipment from rain,
snow, splash water, etc., but still designed in a manner
to ensure adequate ventilation.
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SITE PREPARATION
AbOvE-GROUND INSTALLATIONS
Where the hot tub is a “stand-a-lone” above-ground installation to be installed in regions where freeze/thaw conditions may occur, a level patio stone or pre-formed paver type base may be sufficient if there is no abutting deck(s) that could be damaged during potential seasonal movement of the ground. The potential drawback to this type of base is that splash water could eventually de-stabilize the ground under the base, with the resultant shift of the support base causing damage to the hot tub structure.
For best results, we recommend the installation of a level concrete pad:
• Dig out and level the ground 20-30 cm (8-12 in.) below your desired base level
• Install 10-15 cm (4-6 in.) of crushed stone
• Next, install 10-15 cm (4-6 in.) of poured concrete
• Level the concrete and apply a broom-type finish
• We recommend that the pad be made 15 cm (6 in.) larger than the hot tub on three sides, and 1 m (3 ft.) larger on the side where the access steps and/or planters will be installed
In regions where freeze/thaw occurs, or where there will be custom decking abutting the hot tub we recommend the installation of sono-tubes beneath the pad to prevent shifting.
INSTALLATIONS
For units being installed fully or partially in the ground, the type of support will again vary based on whether or not the tub is being installed in an area with freeze/thaw conditions. Hydropool does not recommend back-filling full in-ground or partial in-ground installations.
•
Non-freezing climates – it is sufficient to ensure that the base of the hole or cavity created for the tub has a dry, stable, compacted level base and proper drainage
• Climates where freeze/thaw occurs – it is necessary that a poured level concrete base, complete with concrete footings, be installed as outlined in the section
ABOVE-GROUND INSTALLATIONS - p.6.
• Areas with a high ground water table – a level concrete base, as well as a concrete or wood retaining wall to hold back the earth, is recommended. This forms a box or
‘bunker’, in which the hot tub is placed
• ALWAYS ensure that there is good drainage, via a properly designed French drain (gravel) system and/or a sump pump, to prevent ground water flooding damage to the support equipment or hot tub structure
• Install protective waterproof conduit to house light, or topside control cables that will be buried
•
Access for future service must be considered at the time of design and installation. Difficult access can result in supplemental service labour charges not covered by the factory warranty. Consider easily removable deck materials.
OvERALL SUPPORT
Your Hydropool hot tub is equipped with a factory installed load support substructure, which distributes the weight of the water over the entire foot area of the hot tub. The cabinet, either factory installed or customized on-site, should be decorative only, and not relied on for overall support.
Never suspend a hot tub from a deck or floor by the outer acrylic edge, as this will lead to product damage and/or serious personal injury.
LEvELING yOUR HyDROPOOL HOT TUB
After the hot tub is properly positioned on the support base, the entire unit should be checked with a level and shimmed as necessary. Should you find that the support base is sloped or otherwise uneven,
level your hot tub using TAPERED wood shims where necessary, ensuring that the tapered
end extends at least 61 cm (24 in.) under the unit. This will insure contact with the support substructure to appropriately distribute the weight of the unit. Do not just shim under the cabinet base outside edge, as this will cause structural stress on the unit, potentially causing unwarrantable damage to the hot tub structure and /or shell.
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EQUIPMENT ACCESSIBILITy
AND PROTECTION
The equipment must be located in an area where it will remain dry and will not be exposed to rain, snow or ground water. The standard Hydropool hot tub has the equipment installed inside the protective cedar cabinet.
REMOTE EQUIPMENT PLACEMENT
Whenever possible, install the pump(s) and control with heater below water level to ensure easy priming and
maximize performance. Where above-grade equipment location is necessary, please ensure that your hot tub is equipped with the Remote Above-Grade Equipment Package.
• When your hot tub is to be installed above-ground, the cabinet is designed for both protection and accessibility
• When your hot tub is to be installed fully or partially in the ground,
if you are relocating the equipment remotely from the hot tub, or if you have ordered a hot tub without a cabinet: it is necessary that the equipment is installed in an area that is dry, protected from the elements, has proper ventilation and is easily
accessible for service
• Always ensure that the equipment is mounted on a raised base or platform to prevent potential water damage to the motor, equipment or controls
• Ensure that access to the equipment and the working area around the equipment is large enough to accommodate a service person
•
The equipment should be located as close to the hot
tub as possible to maximize jet performance.
• Where you have ordered your hot tub with optional
remote equipment, ensure that the equipment is not
located more than 3 m. (10 ft.) from the hot tub.
• Use only 2 in. flex-pipe or larger for the pipe runs from
the equipment to the hot tub, with minimal use of elbows
or other pipe restrictions.
• Install protective waterproof conduit to house
applicable cords or line extensions such as the sensor
and top-side control cables, light wires or ozone tubing.
• In climates where freeze / thaw occurs we recommend that
remote plumbing lines be buried below the frost line and
that pipe insulation is applied over all pipes that run from
the hot tub to the remote equipment to help maintain
energy efficiency.
UNLOADING / HANDLING yOUR HOT TUB
All Hydropool hot tubs are shipped with a protective combination layer of foam wrap, cardboard and plastic film. Each hot tub is factory strapped onto a wood skid. If your hot tub is to be delivered by your local dealer, it will generally arrive on a flat bed truck or low profile trailer.
Most dealers are equipped with the necessary equipment to maneuver the hot tub from the truck to the dolly or cart that will be used to move your hot tub to the installation location.
Most Hydropool models require a clearance width of at least 100 cm. (39 in.) to allow movement of the unit on its side through alley-ways, fence openings, etc. Where this is not possible, the use of a crane to lift the hot tub from the truck or trailer over the house to the patio or yard is often a simple and economical option.
Should your hot tub arrive in a common closed box trailer, it may be necessary to arrange with a local towing company for a tilt and load tow truck, with a pulley winch system, to pull the skid from the larger trailer to the lower profile tow truck flat bed. The hot tub can be gently slid off the low profile trailer and positioned on its side on a cart or dolly.
• Do not move or place the hot tub on
the side where the equipment is located
as damage could occur
• Never roll or flip the hot tub end over
end as the cabinet could be
damaged
• Never lift or handle the hot tub by the
plumbing
• Make sure that there is sufficient assistance to gently
slide the hot tub off the dolly or cart to the support base
without any damage
Important Note: Damage caused during transportation or by improper handling is not covered by the factory warranty.
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IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY COMES FIRST. WHEN INSTALLING & USING THIS ELECTRICAL EqUIPMENT, bASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST
ALWAYS bE FOLLOWED!
1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
2 Electrical installation must be completed by a qualified
electrician in accordance with all National, Regional and Local Codes and Regulations in effect at the time of installation.
3 Connect only to a dedicated circuit protected by a class
‘A’ two-pole ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
4 Use copper conductors only!
5 The hot tub equipment and all electrical plugs, outlets and lights within 1.5m (5ft) of the unit must be G.F.C.I protected. Consult your electrician or local electrical authority for further details.
6 A green colored terminal or a terminal marked “G”, “GR”,
“Ground”, or “Grounding” 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 the equipment.
7 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 to these terminals with an insulated or bare copper conductor not smaller than No.6 AWG
(Canada/Europe) / No.8 AWG (USA).
8 All field installed metal components such as rails, ladders, drains or other similar hardware within 3 m (10 ft) of the hot tub shall be bonded to the equipment grounding bus with copper conductors not smaller than No.6 AWG.
G.F.C.I./R.C.D. APPLICATION GUIDE FOR
NORTH AMERICA
Silver Series/Gold Series
Platinum Series
EUROPE
All models
HyDROPOOL SERENITy SERIES
40A
50A
20A
WIRE SIzE
NORTH AMERICA
• The minimum wire size for systems that require a 40A
GFCI is #8/3 c/w ground
(also refered to as #8 gauge / 4 conductor).
• The minimum wire size for systems that require a 50A or
60A GFCI is #6/3 c/w ground
(also refered to as #6 gauge / 4 conductor).
EUROPE
• The minimum wire size for European system is 2.5 mm
2
copper wire.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
• This guide is for standard installations where the wire
run is 15 m (50 ft.) or less. For longer wire runs, consult a
qualified electrician.
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NORTH AMERICA – GFCI INSTALLATION
Important Note: Installation of the GFCI - Circuit Breaker, including ampere sizing and selection of conductor size and type, must be performed by a qualified electrician in accordance with the
National
Electrical Code, or the Canadian Electrical Code, and all Federal, State/Provincial and local codes and regulations in effect at the time of installation.
SIEMENS - TYPICAL
SqUARE D - TYPICAL
GRN WHITE
RED (HOT)
BLACK (HOT)
Front view of G.F.C.I. (Square D)
Bottom view of G.F.C.I.
(Square D)
RED (HOT)
BLK (HOT)
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE (NEUTRAL)
BLACK (HOT)
RED (HOT)
GREEN (GROUND)
3
4
5
1
2
TBI
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EUROPE – R.C.D. INSTALLATION - TyPICAL
Important Note: Installation of the R.C.D. - Circuit Breaker, including ampere sizing and selection of conductor size and type, must be performed by a qualified electrician in accordance with
National,
Regional and Local Codes and Regulations in effect at the time of installation.
House Breaker Box
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(Neutral)
TO HOT TUB SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
ACCESSORIES
LED MOOD LIGHTING
Press the ‘light’ pad on the topside control to start the following LED lighting modes. Pressing the ‘light’ pad on/off within 3 seconds cycles through the various ‘light shows’. When the LED lighting is turned off for more than
5 seconds, then turned back on, the system will resume the last ‘light show’.
Description of Light Shows:
• Mode 1 – Synchronous colour change
• Mode 2 – Freeze mode, freezes on selected colour blend
from above mode (gives unlimited colour
blend selection)
• Mode 3 – solid colour blue
• Mode 4 – solid colour green
• Mode 5 – solid colour red
• Mode 6 – solid colour white (simulated)
SAFETY HARDCOvER LOCKS
The safety hard cover is designed to open away from the control area, however, if the hot tub is symmetrical in dimension, the cover can be oriented to open in either direction. Simply place the cover on the hot tub, pull the straps down so that they are fully extended, then release slightly so that there is approximately 6 mm (1/4 in.) of slack. Mark the position on the cabinet, and fasten the receiver clip with the screws provided.
WARNING
Always ensure the safety hard cover is in place and locked whenever the hot tub is not being used.
OPTIONAL COvER REMOvER
Hydropool offers several different devices to assist in the removal of the safety hard cover. Please refer to the instructions supplied with your particular cover remover for installation. For further information, contact your local
Hydropool retailer.
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GATE vALvE
HOSE BIB
FILLING, CHECKING AND STARTING yOUR HOT TUB
UNIONS
PROPER WATER
LEvEL AT SKIMMER
OPENING
GATE vALvE
FILLING
• When adding water for the first time,
the hot tub
should be filled through the skimmer opening (helps to prevent air locks) using a standard garden hose, turning the tap on slowly to prevent damage to the surface by a jerking hose connection.
• Pull up the handles on the intake and return gate valves
(handles are pulled up when valves are open and pushed down when valves are closed).
• Ensure the drain hose-bib is closed.
• Ensure that all jets are open. See section JET & FEATURE
OPERATION
• Fill the hot tub to the recommended level, approximately
19 mm (3/4“) from the top of the skimmer opening.
CHECKING
• Although your hot tub was thoroughly water-tested in the factory, some loosening of fittings can occur during shipping.
before any decking, tiling or carpeting is completed around the installation, fill and operate
your hot tub to test for leaks (this ensures easy access and inexpensive correction). Check all union connections and plumbing for minor leaks. In the event of a leak, ensure all union connections and pump plugs are tight and all o-rings/gaskets are in place.
STARTING
• Before applying voltage to power-up your hot tub, it
is very important that you understand the sequence of
events that occur when the system is activated in order
that the pump can be primed efficiently and damage to
the system can be avoided.
• Turn the main power “on” at your electrical panel.
• Follow the control instructions for your particular model hot tub to put the pump into low speed see section
HYDROPOOL CONTROL SYSTEMS
PUMP PRIMING/RELEASING AN AIR LOCK
• On some systems a message will appear on the display indicating that the system is in PUMP Priming
MODE. This mode will last for 4 to 5 minutes before automatically entering the normal operation mode. See complete details for your spa in section HYDROPOOL
CONTROL SYSTEMS
Definition: ‘Priming’ a pump is a term used to describe the process in which air trapped in the plumbing and pump wet-end (referred to as an ‘air lock’) is released, allowing the pump to move water efficiently through the plumbing system and to the jets.
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O-RING/ GASKET
AT UNION CONNECTIONS
• When the hot tub pump is located below water level, the water should start circulating immediately. If the motor works but you do not notice water circulation within the first 15 seconds, the pump may require priming due to trapped air (referred to as an ‘air lock’). If the pumps have not self-primed after 2 minutes, and water is not flowing from the jets,
DO NOT allow the pumps to
continue to run. Turn power off at the main house panel
(or GFCI) and try releasing the air by loosening the union on the discharge side of the pump(s) while the motor is not running. Turn the power back on. If the pumps do not prime after 15 seconds, sometimes momentarily turning the pump(s) off and on will help the system to prime (note: do not do this more than 5 times).
•
Important: Under NO circumstances should the pump(s)
be allowed to operate without priming beyond 5 minutes, as this may not only cause unwarrantable damage to the pump, it may also cause the control system to go into an overheat condition.
RELEASING AN AIR LOCK…
…THROUGH THE
PUMP UNION
WINTER DRAIN PLUG(S)
• Turn the pump onto high speed and re-check for leaks. The control system will automatically return the pump to low speed after 15 minutes.
• Adjust the hot tub heat control at the topside panel to the desired water temperature.
• Adjust water balance (pH, TA, calcium hardness) to recommended levels and add sanitizer. See section HOT
TUB WATER BALANCE
• The hot tub will require 8-10 hours to reach the desired temperature.
• Keep insulated safety hard cover on the hot tub, and the air controls closed during the entire heat up process.
WINTER
DRAIN
PLUGS
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HyDROPOOL SERENITy SERIES CONTROL SySTEMS
NORTH AMERICA
HYDROPOOL SERENITY – SILvER & GOLD SERIES
(WITHOUT bLOWER OPTION)
The low speed pump will start automatically when:
• the system calls for heat. The Heater indicator
lights when the heater is on, and flashes when the system is calling for heat, but the heater has not yet activated.
• a filter cycle is activated.
• a freeze condition is detected. See FREEZE
PROTECTION/SMART WINTER MODE
INITIAL START-UP
When you initially power up your hot tub, it will default to the factory-preset temperature of 100˚F (38˚C), and filtration cycle of 3 out of every 12 hours see
FILTER CYCLES. Anytime power to your hot tub is interrupted the system will default to these settings.
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
The current water temperature is continually displayed on the topside control panel.
TO CHECK THE SET TEMPERATURE
Press the up or down arrow and the display will show the
‘set point’ indicator icon and the set temperature for 5 seconds.
PUMP AUTOMATIC TIME-OUT
High speed – 15 minutes
Low speed – 4 hours
CLEAN-UP CYCLE
After P1 high speed is turned off either manually or automatically, P1 low speed and the ozonator (optional) operate for 1 hour.
FILTER CYCLES
Your spa control system automatically activates P1 low speed to filter the water twice each day (one filter cycle every 12 hours). The first filter cycle begins 1 minute after your spa is initially powered up. The second filter cycle will begin 12 hours after the start of the first filter cycle. The duration of the filter cycle (length of time P1 low runs) is programmable from the topside control panel, and can be set from 0 -12 hours, where 0 represents no filtration and
12 represents continuous filtration.
Example: selecting 3 would configure the system for 3 hours of filtration every 12 hours (3 hrs on, 9hrs off).
TO CHANGE THE SET TEMPERATURE
While the display is still showing the set temperature, press and hold either the up or the down arrow to adjust the temperature to the desired setting. The temperature is adjustable as follows:
(15˚C to 40˚C) in 1˚ increments 59˚F to 104˚F
PUMPS/JETS FUNCTION
PROGRAMMING FILTER CYCLES
To change the preset filter cycles:
Press and hold the pad for 5 seconds.
Press this pad to activate the pump
Press the up or down arrow to select the filter cycle duration. Once you have selected the filter cycle duration, press the pad start immediately.
to lock in the setting. The filter cycle will
1st press – turns on low speed of pump
2nd press – turns on high speed of pump
3rd press – turns off high speed of pump
When low speed is already on, the 1st press of the ‘jets’ pad puts the pump directly into high speed.
To prevent excessive water temperature due to long filtration cycles during warmer weather (referred to as
‘thermal creep’):
If the water temperature exceeds the set point by more than
2˚F for more than 3 hours, the system will turn off the pump.
The ‘Filter’ indicator will flash on/off for the rest of the duration of the filter cycle – on for .5 seconds, off for .5 seconds, on for .5 seconds, off for 1.5 seconds. Should the water temperature cool down to 1˚F above the set point before the filter cycle times out, the system will activate the pump for the remaining duration of the cycle.
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STANDbY MODE
The standby feature stops the system from operating automatically, allowing for convenient filter cartridge removal and replacement.
To enter Standby Mode:
Press and hold the pad for 5 seconds.
To exit Standby Mode:
Press and hold the pad for 5 seconds.
The system will automatically exit Standby Mode after 3 hours and resume normal operation.
If the system is heating when Standby Mode is activated,
will flash on the display and the pump will continue to operate for 15 seconds to allow the heater to cool off before stopping.
LED MOOD LIGHTING
Press the pad on the topside control to start the selection of LED lighting modes. Pressing the pad on/off within 3 seconds cycles through the various ‘light shows’. When the LED lighting is turned off for more than 5 seconds, then turned back on, the system will resume the last ‘light show’.
OzONATOR
OPTIONAL
The ozonator operates during FILTER CYCLES and CLEAN-UP
CYCLES only. The ozonator starts 2 minutes after filter cycle begins and 5 minutes after Clean-up Cycle begins.
FREEzE PROTECTION / SMART WINTER MODE
An onboard sensor continuously monitors the ambient air temperature inside the control pack. If at anytime the temperature drops below 55˚ F (13˚ C) the system activates the Winter mode for the next 24 hours. In this mode, if the pump has not been turned on in the last 2 hours (whether manually or automatically), the system will automatically activate P1 low speed for 1 minute to circulate warm water through the plumbing. While the pump is operating in this mode, the Filter indicator on the display will flash on/off.
The system will automatically turn off the mood lighting after 4 hours.
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HYDROPOOL SERENITY – SILvER & GOLD SERIES
(WITH bLOWER OPTION)
AND ADJUSTMENT
After you manually exit or the system automatically exits
PRIMING MODE, your hot tub will automatically heat to the factory preset default temperature of 38˚C (100˚F) The topside panel will briefly show the default temperature, and then the display will appear as follows:
INITIAL START-UP
Before applying voltage to power-up your hot tub, it is very important that you understand the sequence of events that occur when the system is activated in order that the pump can be primed efficiently and damage to the system can be avoided.
Note that the water temperature is not yet displayed, as the system requires approximately 2 minutes of water flow through the heater to determine temperature. This is referred to as ‘polling’ and is indicated on the display by the
icon. After 2 minutes the display will show the current measured water temperature
At initial power-up, this display will appear, and the system will show 4 sets of numbers in succession (ie. 100 then 104 then 28 then 240). These numbers represent the current software revision, and the system input voltage.
After the initial software indicators are shown, this display will appear. This display is indicating that the system is in PUMP
PRIMING MODE. This mode will last for 4 to 5 minutes before automatically exiting and entering the normal operation mode. You can also manually exit PUMP PRIMING
MODE after the pump is primed.
While in this mode, the heater circuit is disabled to allow the priming process to be completed without the possibility of energizing the heater element during low flow or no flow conditions. The system will not automatically activate any of the functions, however, by pushing the pad on the topside control, the pump can be manually activated to facilitate priming.
Definition: ‘Priming’ a pump is a term used to describe the process in which air trapped in the plumbing and pump wet-end (referred to as an ‘air lock‘) is released, allowing the pump to move water efficiently through the plumbing system and to the jets.
PUMP PRIMING MODE
As soon as ‘PR’ is indicated on the topside panel, push the pad to start Pump 1 in low speed, then again to switch to high speed to facilitate priming. See FILLING, CHECKING AND
STARTING YOUR HOT TUB for complete instructions on pump priming.
Once pump priming has been successfully completed, press the pad to turn off the pump.
Next, manually exit PRIMING MODE by pressing the
pad. If you do not manually exit PRIMING MODE, it will automatically terminate after 4 to 5 minutes. Be sure that the pump is primed before exiting this mode.
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Press the pad to increase the temperature to the desired setting. The Heat indicator light on the Topside Panel will shimmer for 90 seconds, indicating that the system is not yet heating, then will illuminate solidly to indicate that the heater circuit has been energized and the spa water is being heated.
In Standard Operating Mode, the system automatically activates Pump 1 low speed every 30 minutes for at least 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, the spa water temperature is determined. At this point, if the water temperature is lower than the set temperature, P1 will continue to run and the Heat indicator light on the
Topside Panel will illuminate. The heater will operate until the water temperature reaches the set temperature point, after which, both the heater and Pump 1 low will automatically turn off.
TO CHECK/CHANGE THE SET TEMPERATURE
The last measured temperature is constantly displayed on the topside panel. When this pad is pressed once any time during normal operation, the display will show the set temperature for
3 seconds. Press this pad a second time to increase or decrease the set temperature. To change the direction of the temperature settings (ie. lower vs. raise the temperature), allow the display to revert back to the current water temperature then press the pad again.
The temperature can be adjusted from 21˚C (70˚F) to
40˚C (104˚F) in 1˚ increments.
PUMP / JETS FUNCTION
Press this pad to activate the pump
1st press – turns on low speed
2nd press – turns on high speed
3rd press – turns off pump
Next, press to configure the filter cycle frequency
The display will show:
both day and night cycles day cycle only night cycle only
When low speed is already operating, the 1st press of the
pad puts the pump directly into high speed.
Press to select the filter cycle frequency
For continuous filtration, select F12 and
Low speed starts automatically every 30 minutes to measure water temperature (in STANDARD Mode only – see MODE
FUNCTION), when a filter cycle is activated, or when a freeze condition is detected.
Press to exit programming mode and save changes.
MODE FUNCTION
A combination of keypads is used to change hot tub operation to either ‘STANDARD’, ‘ECONOMY’ or ‘SLEEP’ mode. When the blower (optional) is manually activated, the pump low speed is automatically activated and operates until the blower times out. If the blower is turned on even briefly, and then turned back off, low speed will operate for a minimum of 2 minutes.
PROGRAMMING MODE FUNCTION
Press then - the current mode setting will flash on the display
PUMP AUTOMATIC TIME-OUT
High speed
Low speed
– 15 minutes
– 4 hours
Press to cycle though to the desired mode
Press to select and confirm the selection.
CLEAN-UP CYCLE
The Clean-up Cycle begins 30 minutes after the pump or blower have been turned off or have automatically timed-out. The pump low speed and the ozonator (optional) will operate for one hour.
FILTER CYCLES
The system will automatically activate the pump low speed to filter the water either once or twice each day, and can be programmed by the user. The first filter cycle (“day”) begins
6 minutes after the spa is initially powered up. The second filter cycle (“night”) begins 12 hours after the start of the first filter cycle. The filter cycle duration - length of time the pump low runs - is programmable from 1 to 12 hours
(F1 to F12). The factory default is 2 hours, twice daily.
STANDARD MODE
The system automatically starts the pump low speed every
30 minutes to measure water temperature, and maintain the set temperature. The display will show briefly, then the last measured water temperature. The current water temperature is displayed only after the pump has been operating for at least 2 minutes.
ECONOMY MODE
The system will heat to the set temperature only during the filter cycles. The display will show when the temperature is non-current. When the temperature is current, the display will alternate between and the water temperature.
PROGRAMMING FILTER CYCLES
To change the factory default filter cycle settings
Press then - the current filter cycle duration will be displayed
Press to select filter cycle duration
STANDARD-IN-ECONOMY MODE
FOR NORTH AMERICAN SYSTEMS ONLY
While the system is in Economy Mode, pressing the pad or the pad will cause the system to activate
Standard Mode for 1 hour, after which the system will revert back to Economy Mode. The display will show SE while in this mode. Pressing the then pads during this time will put the system back into Economy
Mode immediately.
SLEEP MODE
The system will heat to within 10˚C (20˚F) of the set temperature only during filter cycles. The display will show
until the mode is changed.
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STANDbY
The standby feature stops the system from operating automatically, allowing for convenient filter cartridge removal and replacement. The following pads must be pressed within 3 seconds of each other.
The system will automatically exit Standy Mode after 1 hour and resume normal operating functions.
Press flash .
then the pad - the display will
bLOWER
OPTIONAL – FACTORY INSTALLED
Press this pad to turn the blower on and off.
The system will automatically turn off the blower after
15 minutes.
PURGE CYCLES
bLOWER ONLY
The system automatically activates the blower for 30 seconds at the beginning of each filter cycle to introduce fresh, sanitized water into the blower plumbing circuit.
If the system is heating when Standby Mode is activated,
will flash on the display and the pump will continue to operate for 15 seconds to allow the heater to cool off before stopping.
Press any pad other than the pad to return the system to normal operation.
See DRAINING YOUR HOT TUB for detailed instructions.
LED MOOD LIGHTING
Press the pad on the topside control to start the selection of LED lighting modes. Pressing the pad on/off within 3 seconds cycles through the various ‘light shows’.
When the LED lighting is turned off for more than 5 seconds, then turned back on, the system will resume the last ‘light show’.
OzONATOR
OPTIONAL
The ozonator operates during FILTER CYCLES and CLEAN UP
CYCLES only.
Pressing any pad on the topside control panel will suspend ozonator function for 1 hour.
FREEzE PROTECTION
If the temperature sensor detects a drop to 4˚C (39˚F) within the heater chamber, the system automatically activates the pump to provide freeze protection. The pump will operate until the temperature reaches approximately 5˚C (41˚F) before returning to normal system mode.
The system will automatically turn off the mood lighting after 4 hours.
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HYDROPOOL SERENITY – PLATINUM SERIES
INITIAL START-UP
Before applying voltage to power-up your hot tub, it is very important that you understand the sequence of events that occur when the system is activated in order that the pumps can be primed efficiently and damage to the pumps can be avoided.
At initial power-up, this display will appear, and the system will show 4 sets of numbers in succession (ie. 100 then 114 then 28 then 240). These numbers represent the current software revision, and the system input voltage.
Flashing
After the initial software indicators are shown, this display will appear. This display is indicating that the system is in PUMP
PRIMING MODE. This mode will last for
4 to 5 minutes before automatically exiting and entering the normal operation mode. You can also manually exit the PUMP
PRIMING MODE after the pumps are primed.
While in this mode, the heater circuit is disabled to allow the priming process to be completed without the possibility of energizing the heater element during low flow or no flow conditions. The system will not automatically activate any of the functions, however, by pushing the pads on the topside control, the pumps can be manually activated to facilitate priming.
Definition: ‘Priming’ a pump is a term used to describe the process in which air trapped in the plumbing and pump wet-end (referred to as an ‘air lock‘) is released, allowing the pump to move water efficiently through the plumbing system and to the jets.
PUMP PRIMING MODE
As soon as PRIMING MODE is indicated on the topside panel, push the left pad to start Pump 1 in low speed, then again to switch to high speed. Push the
Pump Icon(s)
Flashing right pad to start Pump 2. This is a single speed pump - high only. The pumps will now be operating in high speed to facilitate priming. See FILLING, CHECKING AND
STARTING YOUR HOT TUB for complete instructions on pump priming.
Once pump priming has been successfully completed, press the pads to turn off the pumps. Next, manually exit
PRIMING MODE by pressing either the pad or the
pad. If you do not manually exit Priming Mode, it will automatically terminate after 4 to 5 minutes. Be sure that the pumps have been primed before exiting this mode.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FUNCTIONALITY AND ADJUSTMENT
After you manually exit or the system automatically exits
PRIMING MODE, your hot tub will automatically heat to the factory preset default temperature of 38˚C (100˚F). The topside panel will briefly show the default temperature, and then the display will appear as follows:
Note that the water temperature is not
Flashing
Pump 1 Low Speed Icon yet displayed, as the system requires approximately 2 minutes of water flow through the heater to determine temperature. This is referred to as ‘polling’ and is indicated on the display by the
icon. After 2 minutes the display will show the current measured water temperature.
Flashing
Pump 1 Low speed Icon
Press the pad to increase the temperature to the desired setting. The
icon will appear on the display indicating that the heater has been activated.
In Standard Operating Mode the system automatically activates Pump 1 low speed every 30 minutes for at least 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, the spa water temperature is determined. At this point, if the water temperature is lower than the set temperature, P1 will continue to run and the icon will appear on the display. The heater will operate until the water temperature reaches the set temperature point, after which, both the heater and Pump 1 low will automatically turn off.
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TO CHECK/CHANGE THE SET TEMPERATURE
The last measured temperature is constantly displayed on the topside control. When either of these pads is pressed once, the display will show the set temperature.
Press either pad a second time to increase or decrease the set temperature. After 3 seconds the display will once again show the last measured temperature.
The temperature can be adjusted from 21˚C (70˚F) to
40˚C (104˚F) in 1˚ increments
PUMPS / JETS FUNCTION
from left to right on topside control – P1, P2
PUMPS AUTOMATIC TIME-OUT
P1 high speed, P2 – 15 minutes
P1 low speed – 4 hours.
CLEAN-UP CYCLE
The Clean-up Cycle begins 30 minutes after the pump(s) or blower have been turned off or have automatically timed-out. P1 low speed and the ozonator (optional) will operate for one hour.
SETTING THE SYSTEM CLOCK TIME
The word TIME flashes on the topside control display upon initial start-up. This reminder will disappear once the clock time is programmed.
PUMP 1 (P1)
1st press – turns on low speed – the P1 icon
spins slowly
2nd press – turns on high speed – the P1 icon
3rd press – turns off pump
spins faster
– no icon displayed
when P1 is off
Press then
To set the hour: Press time by 1 hour.
to enter programming mode.
or - each press changes the
Press to enter, and to continue to set minutes.
When P1 low is already operating, the 1st press of the P1
pad puts the pump directly into high speed.
To set minutes: Press or - each press changes the time by 1 minute.
Low speed P1 starts automatically every 30 minutes to measure water temperature (in STANDARD Mode only – see
MODE FUNCTION), when a filter cycle is activated, or when a freeze condition is detected.
Press the pad again to continue to the filter cycle programming mode (see below)
OR
When P2 or the blower is manually activated, P1 low speed is automatically activated and operates until the pump(s) or blower time out. If P2 or the blower is turned on even briefly, and then turned back off, P1 low will operate for a minimum of 2 minutes.
PUMP 2 (P2)
1st press – turns on high speed – the P2 icon
2nd press – turns off pump
spins fast
– no icon displayed
when P2 is off.
Press the pad to exit programming mode.
During normal operation, pressing the pad will display the current time for 3 seconds.
FILTER CYCLES
Once the system clock time has been programmed, the system will automatically activate P1 low speed to filter the water for 2 hours twice each day. During the filter cycle, the display will show FILTER 1 or FILTER 2.
FACTORY PRESET DEFAULT
‘FILTER 1’ the system automatically activates P1 low to operate from 8 AM to 10 AM. The filter 1 (F1) LED indicator on the left side of the topside control panel will light during filter cycle 1 operation.
‘FILTER 2’ the system automatically activates P1 low to operate from 8 PM to 10 PM. The filter 2 (F2) LED indicator on the left side of the topside control panel will light during filter cycle 2 operation.
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PROGRAMMING FILTER CYCLES
To change the factory default filter cycle settings
Press seconds.
then then then within three
(You will already have advanced to this point if you pressed
after completing the SETTING THE SYSTEM CLOCK TIME sequence)
At this point
PROGRAM, FILTER 1
appear on the display
and
START TIME
will
Press to enter, and to proceed
At this point
PROGRAM, FILTER 2
appear on the display
and
START TIME
will
Adjust time as above
Press to enter, and to proceed
PURGE CYCLES
The system automatically activates P2 and the blower for 30 seconds at the beginning of each filter cycle to introduce fresh, sanitized water into these plumbing circuits.
MODE FUNCTION
This pad is used to change hot tub operation to either
STANDARD, ECONOMY or SLEEP mode. Press
to enter mode programming and press to select the desired mode.
The LCD will flash until is pressed again to confirm the selection.
To set the hour: Press or - each press changes the time by 1 hour.
Press to enter, and to continue to set minutes.
To set minutes: Press time by 5 minutes
At this point on the display
or - each press changes the
PROGRAM, FILTER 1
and
END TIME
will appear
STANDARD MODE
The system automatically starts P1 low speed every 30 minutes to measure water temperature, and maintain the set temperature. The word STANDARD will remain on the display along with the last measured temperature. The current water temperature is displayed only after the pump has been operating for at least 2 minutes.
Press to enter, and to proceed
To set the hour: Press or - each press changes the time by 1 hour.
Press to enter, and to continue to set minutes
To set minutes: Press or - each press changes the time by 5 minutes
ECONOMY MODE
The system will heat to the set temperature only during the filter cycles. The display will show the word ECONOMY.
STANDARD-IN-ECONOMY MODE
While the system is in Economy Mode, pressing any pad or the pad will cause the system to activate Standard
Mode for 1 hour, after which the system will revert back to
Economy Mode. Pressing the pad during this time will put the system back into Economy Mode immediately.
SLEEP MODE
The system will heat to within 10˚C (20˚F) below the set temperature only during filter cycles. The display will show the word SLEEP.
LIqUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)
Continually provides feedback on the operating status of the hot tub.
Icons indicate various functions and programming information.
At this point on the display
PROGRAM, FILTER 2
and
END TIME
will appear
Adjust time as above
LCD INvERT
This feature inverts the LCD readout for convenient viewing from inside the hot tub. To invert the readout,
Press the pad again to enter the filter cycle times into the system and exit programming mode.
press or then
The ‘F1’ light on the left side of the topside control panel will illuminate to indicate that the system is in Filter 1 cycle.
To return the LCD readout to normal viewing (from outside of the hot tub), repeat.
The ‘F2’ light on the left side of the topside control panel will illuminate to indicate that the system is in Filter 2 cycle.
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TOPSIDE PANEL LOCK FEATURES
TEMPERATURE LOCK
The temperature lock feature prevents unauthorized temperature adjustment of the hot tub water. When the temperature lock is activated, all automatic functions will continue to operate normally.
The following pads must be pressed within 3 seconds of each other to activate the lock:
Press then the P2 pad and the display will flash:
SBY
If the system is heating when Standby Mode is activated,
will flash on the display and the pump will continue to operate for 15 seconds to allow the heater to cool off before stopping.
then then P1 then
TEMPERATURE UNLOCK
The following pads must be pressed within 3 seconds of each other to deactivate the lock:
then then P1 then
Press any pad other than the pad to return the system to normal operation.
See DRAINING YOUR HOT TUB for detailed instructions.
LED MOOD LIGHTING
Press the pad on the topside control to start the selection of LED lighting modes. Pressing the pad on/off within 3 seconds cycles through the various ‘light shows’. When the LED lighting is turned off for more than 5 seconds, then turned back on, the system will resume the last ‘light show’.
When locked, the TL (Temperature Lock) light on the left side of the topside control panel will illuminate. Only the topside control panel temperature pads will be deactivated.
TOPSIDE PANEL FULL LOCK
The topside panel lock feature prevents unauthorized use of the hot tub controls. When the topside control panel lock is activated, all automatic functions will continue to operate normally.
The system will automatically turn off the mood lighting after 4 hours.
bLOWER
OPTIONAL – FACTORY INSTALLED
Press this pad to turn the blower on and off.
The following pads must be pressed within 3 seconds of each other to activate the lock:
then P1 then
TOPSIDE PANEL UNLOCK
The following pads must be pressed within 3 seconds of each other to deactivate the lock:
then P1 then
The system will automatically turn off the blower after
15 minutes.
OzONATOR
OPTIONAL
The ozonator operates during FILTER CYCLES and CLEAN UP
CYCLES only. The display will show the O
3
icon while the ozonator is operating.
Pressing any pad on the topside control panel will suspend ozonator function for 1 hour.
FREEzE PROTECTION
If the temperature sensor detects a drop to 4˚C (39˚F) within the heater chamber, the system automatically activates the pumps to provide freeze protection. The pumps will operate until the temperature reaches approximately 5˚C
(41˚F) before returning to normal system mode.
When locked, the PL (Panel Lock) light on the left side of the topside control panel will illuminate. All of the topside control panel pads will be deactivated except for the pad.
STANDbY
The standby feature stops the system from operating automatically, allowing for convenient filter cartridge removal and replacement. The following pads must be pressed within 3 seconds of each other.
The system will automatically exit Standy Mode after 1 hour and resume normal operating functions.
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EUROPE
HYDROPOOL SERENITY – SILvER & GOLD SERIES
TEMPERATURE CONTROL FUNCTIONALITY
AND ADJUSTMENT
After you manually exit or the system automatically exits
PRIMING MODE, your hot tub will automatically heat to the factory preset default temperature of 38˚C (100˚F) The topside panel will briefly show the default temperature, and then the display will appear as follows:
INITIAL START-UP
Before applying voltage to power-up your hot tub, it is very important that you understand the sequence of events that occur when the system is activated in order that the pump can be primed efficiently and damage to the system can be avoided.
Note that the water temperature is not yet displayed, as the system requires approximately 2 minutes of water flow through the heater to determine temperature. This is referred to as ‘polling’ and is indicated on the display by the
icon. After 2 minutes the display will show the current measured water temperature
At initial power-up, this display will appear, and the system will show 4 sets of numbers in succession (ie. 49 then 63 then
37 then 24). These numbers represent the current software revision, and the system input voltage.
After the initial software indicators are shown, this display will appear. This display is indicating that the system is in PUMP
PRIMING MODE. This mode will last for 4 to 5 minutes before automatically exiting and entering the normal operation mode. You can also manually exit PUMP PRIMING
MODE after the pump is primed.
While in this mode, the heater circuit is disabled to allow the priming process to be completed without the possibility of energizing the heater element during low flow or no flow conditions. The system will not automatically activate any of the functions, however, by pushing the pad on the topside control, the pump can be manually activated to facilitate priming.
Definition: ‘Priming’ a pump is a term used to describe the process in which air trapped in the plumbing and pump wet-end (referred to as an ‘air lock‘) is released, allowing the pump to move water efficiently through the plumbing system and to the jets.
PUMP PRIMING MODE
As soon as ‘PR’ is indicated on the topside panel, push the pad to start Pump 1 in low speed, then again to switch to high speed to facilitate priming. See FILLING, CHECKING AND
STARTING YOUR HOT TUB for complete instructions on pump priming.
Once pump priming has been successfully completed, press the pad to turn off the pump.
Next, manually exit PRIMING MODE by pressing the
pad. If you do not manually exit PRIMING MODE, it will automatically terminate after 4 to 5 minutes. Be sure that the pump is primed before exiting this mode.
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Press the pad to increase the temperature to the desired setting. The Heat indicator light on the Topside Panel will shimmer for 90 seconds, indicating that the system is not yet heating, then will illuminate solidly to indicate that the heater circuit has been energized and the spa water is being heated.
In Standard Operating Mode the system automatically activates
Pump 1 low speed every 30 minutes for at least 2 minutes.
After 2 minutes, the spa water temperature is determined.
At this point, if the water temperature is lower than the set temperature, P1 will continue to run and the
Heat indicator light on the Topside Panel will illuminate. The heater will operate until the water temperature reaches the set temperature point, after which, both the heater and Pump
1 low will automatically turn off.
TO CHECK/CHANGE THE SET TEMPERATURE
The last measured temperature is constantly displayed on the topside panel. When this pad is pressed once any time during normal operation, the display will show the set temperature for
3 seconds. Press this pad a second time to increase or decrease the set temperature. To change the direction of the temperature settings (ie. lower vs. raise the temperature), allow the display to revert back to the current water temperature then press the pad again.
The temperature can be adjusted from 21˚C (70˚F) to
40˚C (104˚F) in 1˚ increments.
HEATER FUNCTION
The heater operates with pump low-speed only, and turns off when ever pump high-speed or blower is activated.
PUMP / JETS FUNCTION
Press this pad to activate the pump
MODE FUNCTION
A combination of keypads is used to change hot tub operation to either ‘STANDARD’, ‘ECONOMY’ or ‘SLEEP’ mode.
1st press – turns on low speed
2nd press – turns on high speed
3rd press – turns off pump
PROGRAMMING MODE FUNCTION
Press then - the current mode setting will flash on the display
When low speed is already operating, the 1st press of the
pad puts the pump directly into high speed.
Press then repeatedly to select mode
Low speed starts automatically every 30 minutes to measure water temperature (in STANDARD Mode only – see MODE
FUNCTION), when a filter cycle is activated, or when a freeze condition is detected.
When the blower (optional) is manually activated, the pump low speed is automatically activated and operates until the blower times out. If the blower is turned on even briefly, and then turned back off, low speed will operate for a minimum of 2 minutes.
STANDARD MODE
The system automatically starts the pump low speed every
30 minutes to measure water temperature, and maintain the set temperature. The display will show briefly, then the last measured water temperature. The current water temperature is displayed only after the pump has been operating for at least 2 minutes.
ECONOMY MODE
The system will heat to the set temperature only during the filter cycles. The display will show when the temperature is non-current. When the temperature is current, the display will alternate between and the water temperature.
PUMP AUTOMATIC TIME-OUT
High speed
Low speed
– 15 minutes
– 4 hours
FILTER CYCLES
The system will automatically activate the pump low speed to filter the water either once or twice each day, and can be programmed by the user. The first filter cycle begins 6 minutes after the spa is initially powered up. The second filter cycle begins 12 hours after the start of the first filter cycle. The filter cycle duration - length of time the pump low runs - is programmable from 1 to 12 hours (F1 to F12).
The factory default is 2 hours, twice daily.
SLEEP MODE
The system will heat to within 10˚C (20˚F) of the set temperature only during filter cycles. The display will show until the mode is changed.
PROGRAMMING FILTER CYCLES
To change the factory default filter cycle settings
Press then - the current filter cycle duration will be displayed
Press again to adjust the filter cycle duration
Press to exit programming mode and save changes.
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STANDbY
The standby feature stops the system from operating automatically, allowing for convenient filter cartridge removal and replacement. The following pads must be pressed within 3 seconds of each other.
The system will automatically exit Standy Mode after 1 hour and resume normal operating functions.
Press flash .
then the pad - the display will
If the system is heating when Standby Mode is activated,
will flash on the display and the pump will continue to operate for 15 seconds to allow the heater to cool off before stopping.
Press any pad other than the pad to return the system to normal operation.
See DRAINING YOUR HOT TUB for detailed instructions.
LED MOOD LIGHTING
Press the pad on the topside control to start the selection of LED lighting modes. Pressing the pad on/off within 3 seconds cycles through the various ‘light shows’.
When the LED lighting is turned off for more than 5 seconds, then turned back on, the system will resume the last ‘light show’.
bLOWER
OPTIONAL – FACTORY INSTALLED
Press this pad to turn the blower on and off.
The system will automatically turn off the blower after
15 minutes.
PURGE CYCLES
bLOWER ONLY
The system automatically activates the blower for 30 seconds at the beginning of each filter cycle to introduce fresh, sanitized water into the blower plumbing circuit.
OzONATOR
OPTIONAL
The ozonator operates during FILTER CYCLES only
FREEzE PROTECTION
If the temperature sensor detects a drop to 4˚C (39˚F) within the heater chamber, the system automatically activates the pump to provide freeze protection. The pump will operate until the temperature reaches approximately 5˚C (41˚F) before returning to normal system mode.
The system will automatically turn off the mood lighting after 4 hours.
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HyDROPOOL SERENITy SERIES CONTROL SySTEMS
EUROPE
HYDROPOOL SERENITY – PLATINUM SERIES
INITIAL START-UP
Before applying voltage to power-up your hot tub, it is very important that you understand the sequence of events that occur when the system is activated in order that the pumps can be primed efficiently and damage to the pumps can be avoided.
At initial power-up, this display will appear, and the system will show 4 sets of numbers in succession (ie. 100 then 114 then 28 then 240). These numbers represent the current software revision, and the system input voltage.
Flashing
After the initial software indicators are shown, this display will appear. This display is indicating that the system is in PUMP
PRIMING MODE. This mode will last for
4 to 5 minutes before automatically exiting and entering the normal operation mode. You can also manually exit the PUMP
PRIMING MODE after the pumps are primed.
While in this mode, the heater circuit is disabled to allow the priming process to be completed without the possibility of energizing the heater element during low flow or no flow conditions. The system will not automatically activate any of the functions, however, by pushing the pads on the topside control, the pumps can be manually activated to facilitate priming.
Definition: ‘Priming’ a pump is a term used to describe the process in which air trapped in the plumbing and pump wet-end (referred to as an ‘air lock‘) is released, allowing the pump to move water efficiently through the plumbing system and to the jets.
PUMP PRIMING MODE
As soon as PRIMING MODE is indicated on the topside panel, push the left pad to start Pump 1 in low speed, then again to switch to high speed. Push the
Pump Icon(s)
Flashing right pad to start Pump 2. This is a single speed pump - high only. The pumps will now be operating in high speed to facilitate priming. See FILLING, CHECKING AND
STARTING YOUR HOT TUB for complete instructions on pump priming.
Once pump priming has been successfully completed, press the pads to turn off the pumps. Next, manually exit
PRIMING MODE by pressing either the pad or the
pad. If you do not manually exit Priming Mode, it will automatically terminate after 4 to 5 minutes. Be sure that the pumps have been primed before exiting this mode.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FUNCTIONALITY AND ADJUSTMENT
After you manually exit or the system automatically exits
PRIMING MODE, your hot tub will automatically heat to the factory preset default temperature of 38˚C (100˚F). The topside panel will briefly show the default temperature, and then the display will appear as follows:
Note that the water temperature is not
Flashing
Pump 1 Low Speed Icon yet displayed, as the system requires approximately 2 minutes of water flow through the heater to determine temperature. This is referred to as ‘polling’ and is indicated on the display by the
icon. After 2 minutes the display will show the current measured water temperature.
Flashing
Pump 1 Low speed Icon
Press the pad to increase the temperature to the desired setting. The
icon will appear on the display indicating that the heater has been activated.
In Standard Operating Mode the system automatically activates Pump 1 low speed every 30 minutes for at least 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, the spa water temperature is determined. At this point, if the water temperature is lower than the set temperature, P1 will continue to run and the icon will appear on the display. The heater will operate until the water temperature reaches the set temperature point, after which, both the heater and Pump 1 low will automatically turn off.
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TO CHECK/CHANGE THE SET TEMPERATURE
The last measured temperature is constantly displayed on the topside control. When either of these pads is pressed once, the display will show the set temperature.
Press either pad a second time to increase or decrease the set temperature. After 3 seconds the display will once again show the last measured temperature.
The temperature can be adjusted from 21˚C (70˚F) to
40˚C (104˚F) in 1˚ increments
HEATER FUNCTION
Platinum Series, Limited & Luxury Edition: for units connected to a 16A electrical supply service, the heater operates only on pump 1 low speed and turns off when either pump high-speed or blower is activated.
PUMPS / JETS FUNCTION
from left to right on topside control – P1, P2.
PUMP 1 (P1)
1st press – turns on low speed – the P1 icon
spins slowly
2nd press – turns on high speed – the P1 icon
3rd press – turns off pump
spins faster
– no icon displayed
when P1 is off
Example 1: If P1 and P2 high-speed are activated at the same time, and the blower button is pressed 5 minutes later, the blower will turn ON after a 10 minute delay (balance of the P1 and P2 high-speed time-outs) and operate for 5 minutes (15 minutes minus 10 minutes)
Example 2: If one high-speed pump (either P1 or P2) and blower are activated at the same time, and the second high-speed pump button is pressed 5 minutes later, the blower will automatically turn OFF, but the system will continue the time-out countdown. If 5 minutes later, P1 or P2 is manually turned OFF by the user, the blower will automatically turn ON again and operate for the 5 minutes remaining before the end of the automatic time-out.
CLEAN-UP CYCLE
The Clean-up Cycle begins 30 minutes after the pump(s) or blower have been turned off or have automatically timed-out. P1 low speed and the ozonator (optional) will operate for one hour.
SETTING THE SYSTEM CLOCK TIME
The word TIME flashes on the topside control display upon initial start-up. This reminder will disappear once the clock time is programmed.
Press then to enter programming mode.
When P1 low is already operating, the 1st press of the P1
pad puts the pump directly into high speed.
To set the hour: Press or - each press changes the time by 1 hour.
Low speed P1 starts automatically every 30 minutes to measure water temperature (in STANDARD Mode only – see
MODE FUNCTION), when a filter cycle is activated, or when a freeze condition is detected.
Press to enter, and to continue to set minutes.
To set minutes: Press or - each press changes the time by 1 minute.
When P2 or the blower is manually activated, P1 low speed is automatically activated and operates until the pump(s) or blower time out. If P2 or the blower is turned on even briefly, and then turned back off, P1 low will operate for a minimum of 2 minutes.
Press the pad again to continue to the filter cycle programming mode (see below)
OR
Press the pad to exit programming mode.
PUMP 2 (P2)
1st press – turns on high speed – the P2 icon
2nd press – turns off pump
spins fast
– no icon displayed
when P2 is off.
PUMPS AUTOMATIC TIME-OUT
P1 high speed, P2 & P3 – 15 minutes
P1 low speed – 4 hours.
PUMP & bLOWER OPERATING CONDITIONS
Platinum Series, Limited & Luxury Edition
P1 and P2 have priority over the blower. If either pump is on high-speed, the system will not activate the blower until either pump automatically times-out or is manually deactivated by the user. Alternately, if only one of the high-speed pumps is ON and the blower is already ON, when the second high-speed pump is activated, the blower will turn OFF.
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During normal operation, pressing the pad will display the current time for 3 seconds.
FILTER CYCLES
Once the system clock time has been programmed, the system will automatically activate P1 low speed to filter the water for 2 hours twice each day. During the filter cycle, the display will show FILTER 1 or FILTER 2.
FACTORY PRESET DEFAULT
‘FILTER 1’ the system automatically activates P1 low to operate from 8 AM to 10 AM. The filter 1 (F1) LED indicator on the left side of the topside control panel will light during filter cycle 1 operation.
The ‘F1’ light on the left side of the topside control panel will illuminate to indicate that the system is in Filter 1 cycle.
The ‘F2’ light on the left side of the topside control panel will illuminate to indicate that the system is in Filter 2 cycle.
‘FILTER 2’ the system automatically activates P1 low to operate from 8 PM to 10 PM. The filter 2 (F2) LED indicator on the left side of the topside control panel will light during filter cycle 2 operation.
PROGRAMMING FILTER CYCLES
To change the factory default filter cycle settings
Press seconds.
then then then within three
(You will already have advanced to this point if you pressed
after completing the SETTING THE SYSTEM CLOCK TIME sequence)
PURGE CYCLES
The system automatically activates P2 and the blower for 30 seconds at the beginning of each filter cycle to introduce fresh, sanitized water into these plumbing circuits.
MODE FUNCTION
This pad is used to change hot tub operation to either
STANDARD, ECONOMY or SLEEP mode. Press
to enter mode programming and press to select the desired mode.
The LCD will flash until is pressed again to confirm the selection.
At this point
PROGRAM, FILTER 1
appear on the display and
START TIME
will
To set the hour: Press or - each press changes the time by 1 hour.
Press to enter, and to continue to set minutes.
STANDARD MODE
The system automatically starts P1 low speed every 30 minutes to measure water temperature, and maintain the set temperature. The word STANDARD will remain on the display along with the last measured temperature. The current water temperature is displayed only after the pump has been operating for at least 2 minutes.
To set minutes: Press time by 5 minutes
Press to enter, and to proceed
At this point on the display
or - each press changes the
PROGRAM, FILTER 1
and
END TIME
will appear
To set the hour: Press or - each press changes the time by 1 hour.
ECONOMY MODE
The system will heat to the set temperature only during the filter cycles. The display will show the word ECONOMY.
STANDARD-IN-ECONOMY MODE
While the system is in Economy Mode, pressing any pad or the pad will cause the system to activate Standard
Mode for 1 hour, after which the system will revert back to
Economy Mode. Pressing the pad during this time will put the system back into Economy Mode immediately.
Press to enter, and to continue to set minutes
To set minutes: Press or - each press changes the time by 5 minutes
Press to enter, and to proceed
At this point
PROGRAM, FILTER 2
appear on the display
and
START TIME
will
SLEEP MODE
The system will heat to within 10˚C (20˚F) below the set temperature only during filter cycles. The display will show the word SLEEP.
LIqUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)
Continually provides feedback on the operating status of the hot tub.
Icons indicate various functions and programming information.
Adjust time as above
Press to enter, and to proceed
At this point on the display
PROGRAM, FILTER 2
and
END TIME
will appear
LCD INvERT
This feature inverts the LCD readout for convenient viewing from inside the hot tub. To invert the readout, press or then
Adjust time as above
Press the pad again to enter the filter cycle times into the system and exit programming mode.
To return the LCD readout to normal viewing (from outside of the hot tub), repeat.
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TOPSIDE PANEL LOCK FEATURES
TEMPERATURE LOCK
The temperature lock feature prevents unauthorized temperature adjustment of the hot tub water. When the temperature lock is activated, all automatic functions will continue to operate normally.
The following pads must be pressed within 3 seconds of each other to activate the lock:
then then P1 then
TEMPERATURE UNLOCK
The following pads must be pressed within 3 seconds of each other to deactivate the lock:
If the system is heating when Standby Mode is activated,
will flash on the display and the pump will continue to operate for 15 seconds to allow the heater to cool off before stopping.
Press any pad other than the pad to return the system to normal operation.
See DRAINING YOUR HOT TUB for detailed instructions.
LED MOOD LIGHTING
Press the pad on the topside control to start the selection of LED lighting modes. Pressing the pad on/off within 3 seconds cycles through the various ‘light shows’. When the LED lighting is turned off for more than 5 seconds, then turned back on, the system will resume the last ‘light show’.
then then P1 then
When locked, the TL (Temperature Lock) light on the left side of the topside control panel will illuminate. Only the topside control panel temperature pads will be deactivated.
The following pads must be pressed within 3 seconds of each other to activate the lock:
then P1 then
TOPSIDE PANEL UNLOCK
The following pads must be pressed within 3 seconds of each other to deactivate the lock:
then P1 then
The system will automatically turn off the mood lighting after 4 hours.
bLOWER
OPTIONAL – FACTORY INSTALLED
Press this pad to turn the blower on and off.
TOPSIDE PANEL FULL LOCK
The topside panel lock feature prevents unauthorized use of the hot tub controls. When the topside control panel lock is activated, all automatic functions will continue to operate normally.
The system will automatically turn off the blower after
15 minutes.
Note: See Pump & Blower Operating Conditions
OzONATOR
OPTIONAL
The ozonator operates during FILTER CYCLES and CLEAN UP
CYCLES only. The display will show the O
3
icon while the ozonator is operating.
Pressing any pad on the topside control panel will suspend ozonator function for 1 hour.
FREEzE PROTECTION
If the temperature sensor detects a drop to 4˚C (39˚F) within the heater chamber, the system automatically activates the pumps to provide freeze protection. The pumps will operate until the temperature reaches approximately 5˚C
(41˚F) before returning to normal system mode.
When locked, the PL (Panel Lock) light on the left side of the topside control panel will illuminate. All of the topside control panel pads will be deactivated except for the pad.
STANDbY
The standby feature stops the system from operating automatically, allowing for convenient filter cartridge removal and replacement. The following pads must be pressed within 3 seconds of each other.
The system will automatically exit Standy Mode after 1 hour and resume normal operating functions.
SBY
Press then the P2 pad and the display will flash:
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TOPSIDE PANEL DISPLAy MESSAGES
/
POSSIbLE CAUSES OF OvERHEATING
• filter cycle too long or overlapping
• isolation/gate valves partially closed
/ /
(pump running for extended periods of time)
• extremely hot weather/high ambient temperatures
• defective sensor wire
(solid)
Overheat – Spa has shut down. One of the sensors has detected 48˚C (119˚F ) at the heater.
DO NOT ENTER WATER! Remove cover and allow water to cool. Reset system by pressing any topside control panel pad. If spa does not reset, shut off power and call your dealer.
POSSIbLE CAUSES OF OvERHEATING
• filter cycle too long or overlapping
(pump running for extended periods of time)
• isolation/gate valves partially closed
• extremely hot weather/high ambient temperatures
• defective sensor wire
/ / /
(flashing)
Overheat – Spa has shut down. One of the sensors has detected that the spa water is 44.5˚C (112˚F).
/
Potential freeze condition detected. Pumps and blower will automatically activate when temperature drops to
4˚C (40˚F)regardless of spa mode.
Indicates high-limit or water temperature sensor is non-functional.
/
Spa has shut down – sensor plugged into Sensor ‘A’ port not working.
/
Spa has shut down – sensor plugged into Sensor ‘B’ port not working.
/
Sensors are out of balance – If topside display alternates between temperature and SNS, then occurrence may be temporary and will correct itself. The spa shuts down completely when the SNS message is flashing on the display.
/
A substantial difference in temperature between the sensors has been detected – this could indicate a flow problem. Check water level in spa and add if necessary. If water level is okay, make sure that pumps are primed and all gate valves are fully opened.
DO NOT ENTER WATER! Remove cover and allow water to cool. At 42˚C (107˚F) the system should automatically reset. If system does not reset, shut off power and call your dealer.
Indicates that system is detecting pressure at the pressure switch when the pump is not operating (switch is staying closed).
POSSIbLE CAUSES:
• static pressure (weight of water) in plumbing keeping
pressure switch closed; usually associated with remote
equipment location
• diaphragm in pressure switch coated with minerals due to
improper spa water maintenance indicates that the system is not detecting pressure at the pressure switch while the pump is operating (switch is staying open).
POSSIbLE CAUSES:
• water level in hot tub may be too low
• gate valves partially closed
• air lock in pump reducing flow
/
Persistent low flow problem – displays on the fifth occurrence of an HFL message within a 24 hour period. Heater circuit is deactivated but other spa functions continue to operate normally. Check water level in spa and add if necessary. If water level is okay, make sure that pumps are primed and all gate valves are fully opened. Press any topside panel pad to reset.
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TOPSIDE PANEL DISPLAy MESSAGES
CONTINUED
/
Inadequate water detected in heater chamber - Check water level in spa and add if necessary. If water level is okay, make sure that pumps are primed and all gate valves are fully opened. Press any topside panel pad to reset.
/
Inadequate water detected in heater chamber – displays on third occurrence of a DR message within a 24 hour period.
The spa shuts down completely when the DRY message is flashing on the display. Check water level in spa and add if necessary. If water level is okay, make sure that pumps are primed and all gate valves are fully opened. Press any topside panel pad to reset.
/
Priming mode – occurs when spa is first powered up, or when power has been restored after a power interruption.
Allows for safe priming of the pumps. See M7 operating instructions for complete details.
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/
--F
/
--C
Temperature unknown – after the pump has been operating for 2 minutes, the current water temperature will be displayed.
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/
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Temperature not current while in Economy or Sleep mode
– In either of these modes, the pump may be off for hours in between filter cycles. To view the current spa water temperature, either switch to Standard mode or turn on the pump for at least 2 minutes.
/ /
Stops the control system from operating automatically to allow filter cartridge removal. Press any topside control pad except for P1 to return to normal operation mode.
/
(Not applicable to Serenity Series)
Allows for convenient draining of the spa using the P1 low speed. Can only be accessed while in Standby mode. Press any topside control pad except for P1 to return to normal operation mode.
/
System is operating in STANDARD mode. See section
Hydropool Serenity Control Systems for complete details.
/
System is operating in ECONOMY mode. See section Hydropool
Serenity Control Systems for complete details.
System is operating in STANDARD-IN-ECONOMY mode. See section Hydropool Serenity Control Systems for complete details.
/
System is operating in SLEEP mode. See section Hydropool
Serenity Control Systems for complete details.
If spa water temperature is more than 7˚C (20˚F) cooler than the set temperature, the system will automatically activate the heater to provide freeze protection. This is a normal function; no corrective action is necessary.
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JET AND FEATURE OPERATION
Air Injector* Wrist/thigh Jet
Adjustable
Neck Jet
Mini Storm
Directional
Mini Storm
Twin Roto
Poly Storm
Twin Roto
* indicates a non-adjustable jet
Poly Storm
Directional
Poly Storm
Massage
Power Storm
Twin Roto
JET WATER FLOW ADJUSTMENT
Your Hydropool hot tub features adjustable water flow on specific hydrotherapy jets.
To reduce the flow: grasp the outer flange of the jet, and turn clockwise approximately a 1/4 turn. When it hits the stop, the jet is considered closed, and flow will be restricted.
To increase the flow: from the closed position, turn the jet counter-clockwise approximately 1/4 turn. When it hits the stop, the jet is open, and there is maximum jet flow. Do not attempt to turn the jet past the stop, as this will unclip the jet internal from the socket.
JET AIR FLOW ADJUSTMENT
Your Hydropool hot tub features adjustable air flow on specific hydrotherapy jets.
All Hydropool hot tubs are shipped from the factory with the jets in the open position.
INTERCHANGING JET INSERTS
A great feature for custom tailoring the jets in your Hydropool hot tub to suit your personal hydrotherapy needs. Jets of like size and dimension may be interchanged with each other, for example, if you wished to swap a Poly Twin Roto jet for a
Poly Directional jet, or a Mini Twin Roto jet for a
Mini Directional jet.
To reduce the flow: turn the handle on the air control clockwise. When it hits the stop, the air is closed, and air flow will be restricted.
To increase the flow: turn the handle on the air control counter-clockwise. When it hits the stop, the air control is fully opened.
For maximum operating efficiency, the air controls must remain closed when your hot tub is not in use.
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JET INSERT REMOvAL & REPLACEMENT
POLY/MINI STORM DIRECTIONAL & TWIN ROTO
POWER STORM MASSAGE & TWIN ROTO
TO REMOvE:
• Turn the jet conter-clockwise to unclip & pull out of socket.
TO RE-INSTALL:
• Push the jet into the socket until it snaps into place, ensuring the square pin on the back of the jet lines-up with the groove in the socket flange.
DIvERTER vALvE
When your HYDROPOOL hot tub is equipped with a diverter valve, it allows you to direct the flow of the water so that it increases the power of the jets on the CAPTAINS CHAIR or on the LOUNGER, or a combination of the two. Simply turn the valve left or right.
TURN
WATER FEATURE CONTROL
Simply turn the top of the control clockwise for less water flow, and counterclockwise for more water flow.
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HyDROPOOL SURROUND SOUND AM/FM CD PLAyER
OvERvIEW OF CONTROLS
1. Volume control
2. Mute
3. Power ON/OFF
4. Source
5. IR receiver
6. Preset buttons 1 – 6
7. Front panel release
8. Display
9. Clock set
10. Local
11. Scan
12. Band
13. Tune/seek up
14. Tune/seek down
15. Disc +
16. Auto
17. Disc -
18. CD repeat
19. CD random
20. Audio
21. CD intro
3
2
1
4
POWER
SOURCE
MUTE
5 6
MRD 60
DISC IN
INTRO
1
RANDOM REPEAT
2 3
AUDIO
4
M A R I N E
–
5
DISC
AUTO
+
6
SET
TUNE
LOCAL
SCAN
BAND
21 20 19 18
7 8
17
16 15
9 10
14 13
11
12
CAUTION – RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
• Do not leave compartment door open
• Replace components only with identical components
• Do not operate the audio/video equipment controls while inside the spa. Use the IR remote control(s) provided
WARNING – PREvENT ELECTROCUTION
• Do not connect auxiliary components to the system
• 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 personnel
• If water enters any electrical equipment compartment area, or if there are other indications of potential damage
to the unit, turn off the unit and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
• This unit should be subjected to periodic routine maintenance to ensure that it is operating properly
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AM/FM CD PLAyER CONTROLS
GENERAL
POWER ON/OFF
1 Press the POWER button on system or IR remote once to
turn system ON, and once to turn system OFF.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE FRONT PANEL
1 OPEN: Place thumb on the front panel release button,
and forefinger below the front panel overhang. Firmly
depress the release button while gently pulling the front
panel
2 CLOSE: flip up front panel and press firmly until you hear
an audible click
3 Except when changing the CD,
keep the front panel
closed at all times to prevent water intrusion that could
cause damage to the system bASS LEvEL
1 Press the
AUDIO button until ‘BAS’ appears on the
display
2 Rotate the
vOLUME knob to adjust setting. ‘C-0’
indicates neutral bass setting (factory default); -2 to -12
indicates reduced bass; +2 to +12 indicates increased
bass
3 Unit will automatically return to volume mode if an input
is not detected for 3 seconds
TREbLE LEvEL
1 Press the
display
2 Rotate the
AUDIO button until ‘TRE’ appears on the
vOLUME knob to adjust setting. ‘C-0’ indicates
neutral treble setting (factory default); -2 to -12
indicates reduced treble; +2 to +12 indicates increased
treble
3 Unit will automatically return to volume mode if an input
is not detected for 3 seconds
INPUT SOURCE SELECTION
1 Press the
SOURCE button to cycle through available input
sources. Sequence is TUNER -> CD -> AU-1
2 If a CD is not inserted into the CD player, that input
source will not appear on the display. Sequence is
TUNER -> AU-1
CLOCK
vIEWING THE CLOCK
1 Press the
SET button to toggle the display between clock
and radio mode. Unit will automatically display clock
time whenever radio controls are not being used
bALANCE ADJUSTMENT
1 Press the
AUDIO button until ‘BAL’ appears on the
display
2 Rotate the
vOLUME knob to adjust setting. ‘C-0’
indicates center (factory default); R1 to R15 indicates
right balance; L1 to L15 indicates left balance
3 Unit will automatically return to volume mode if an input
is not detected for 3 seconds
SETTING THE CLOCK
1 Press and hold the SET button for 2 seconds, until the first
digit of the time starts flashing
2 Use the TUNE/SEEK-UP or TUNE/SEEK-DOWN buttons to
adjust the hour. Note the AM/PM indicator at the left
when setting the hour
3 Press
SET again to select the minutes. Adjust as above
4 Press the SET button one final time to save the input and
complete setting time
5 The system will automatically return to clock mode, and
the time will appear after 3 seconds
AUDIO CONTROL
ADJUSTING THE vOLUME
1 Controls volume for the AM/FM radio/CD player, and also
for the TV and DVD player
2 Rotate
vOLUME knob to increase or decrease volume
(0-31)
3 Current volume setting is momentarily indicated on the
display
MUTE
1 Press the
MUTE button once to mute the sound. ‘MUTE’
will flash on the display
2 Press the
MUTE button again or rotate the volume knob
to resume audio
FADER ADJUSTMENT
1 Press the AUDIO button until ‘FADE’ appears on the
display
2 Rotate the vOLUME knob to adjust setting. ‘C-0’
indicates center (factory default); R1 to R15 indicates
rear fade; F1 to F15 indicates front fade
3 Unit will automatically return to volume mode if an input
is not detected for 3 seconds
RADIO FUNCTION
Press the
SOURCE button to select Radio mode. Station frequency will be displayed
SELECTING bAND AND STORING STATION PRESETS
1 Press the
bAND button to cycle through the 5 sets of
radio bands. Sequence is FM1 -> FM2 -> FM3 -> AM1 ->
AM2. Each band stores up to 6 independent presets, for a
total of 18 FM and 12 AM presets
2 To program a preset: tune into the desired station, press
and hold for 2 seconds the numeric button that will be
used to store this preset. ‘P
X’, where X represents the
preset number, will be displayed on the bottom right of
the display (i.e. P6)
3 If power to the hot tub is interrupted, or the reset
switch is pressed, the station presets will need to be
reprogrammed
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AM/FM CD PLAyER CONTROLS
SETTING STATION PRESETS AUTOMATICALLY
1 To automatically program the station presets: press a
preset button (1-6) – the system will start the
programming sequence at this preset button first
2 Hold the AUTO button for 2 seconds, or until the
programming sequence begins
3 The current preset and additional presets up to P6 will be
programmed with the next available station signal
4 When the auto preset cycle is complete, the unit will
remain in preset scan mode (see PRESET SCAN FUNCTION),
and will continue scanning the programmed presets until
the
AUTO button is pressed
5 To select only the strongest station signals, press the
LOCAL button
6 All 18 FM and 12 AM presets can be stored sequentially
by pressing the
bAND button to enter the next band set
(i.e. If you started with FM1 preset buttons, pressing the
bAND button will step to FM2) and continuing auto
programming
LOCAL/DISTANCE FUNCTION
1 Press the
LOCAL button to select between local station
mode and any station (default) mode. When ‘LOCAL’ is
displayed, only the strongest station signals will be
selected during SEEK or SCAN mode.
2 In the default mode (‘LOCAL’ not shown on display),
all usable stations with sufficient signal strength will be
selected during SEEK or SCAN mode
CD PLAYER FUNCTION
INSERT, PLAY AND EJECT A CD
1 To insert a CD: open the front panel and insert a CD into
the slot with the CD label facing up. The CD will be drawn
inside the unit. Close the front panel. The system will
automatically switch to the CD source mode, and the
‘DISC IN’ symbol on the display indicates that a CD is in
the drive.
2 Play: CD playback will begin automatically. The display
will show the current track number and the play time of
that track. An animated 3-D rotating disc will also show
on the display to indicate that a disc is playing
3 To remove a CD: open the front panel and press the CD
(eject) button on the inside left of the front panel.
Remove CD from the drive, and close the panel.
SEEK AND MANUAL TUNE
1 Press the
TUNE/SEEK-UP or TUNE/SEEK-DOWN button
once to automatically tune to the next strongest higher
or lower station signal (auto seek)
2 To manually tune to a station signal, press and hold
either
TUNE/SEEK button for 2 seconds. Holding the
button down will either increase or decrease through the
station frequencies manually
3 When the desired frequency is reached, release the
TUNE/
SEEK button. The system remains in manual tune for 3
seconds after the last button is released, so that you can
still fine tune with additional button presses
4 After 3 seconds the system will return to auto seek
mode
SCAN FUNCTION
1 Select any FM or AM band set and press SCAN to listen to
a few seconds of each radio station. The display will flash,
and the system will automatically advance to the next
available station signal, play that radio station for a few
seconds, then advance to the next available station, etc,
etc. To stop scanning and continue listening to the
current station, press the SCAN button again
2 The radio remains in scan mode until the
SCAN button is
pressed a second time or one of the TUNE/SEEK buttons
is pressed
CAUTION: listen for an audible click to indicate that
the front panel has been securely closed to prevent
water intrusion that could cause damage to the system
CHANGING CD TRACKS AND MUSIC SEEK
1 To advance to the next track: press the
TUNE/SEEK-UP
button once, and the track counter will advance one
track. When the final track on the CD is reached, the next
press of the button will return to the first track
2 To fast forward or rewind through tracks: press and hold
the
TUNE/SEEK-UP or TUNE/SEEK-DOWN button.
Releasing the button will stop the process and playback
will start from that point in the track
3 To return to the beginning of the current track: press the
TUNE/SEEK-DOWN button once at any time during track
playback. Pressing the
previous track
TUNE/SEEK-DOWN button a
second time within 1 second will skip back to the
PRESET SCAN FUNCTION
1 Select any FM or AM band set and press AUTO to listen
to a few seconds of each radio station preset. The display
will flash the preset station number (i.e. P4), and the
system will automatically advance to the next preset
station signal, play that radio station for a few seconds,
then advance to the next preset station signal, etc, etc. To
stop scanning and continue listening to the current
station, press the
AUTO button again
2 The radio remains in preset scan mode until the AUTO
button is pressed a second time or one of the preset
buttons is pressed
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INTRO SCAN, RANDOM AND REPEAT
1 Intro Scan: press the
INTRO button to select Intro Scan
Mode, and ‘SCN’ will appear to the left on the display. The
first 10 seconds of each track on the CD will play. To exit
Intro Scan Mode, press the INTRO button a second time,
or the
TUNE/SEEK-UP or TUNE/SEEK-DOWN button
2 Random: press the RANDOM button to play the CD tracks
in a random order, and ‘RDM’ will appear to the left on
the display. To exit Random Mode, press the RANDOM
button a second time
3 Repeat: press the REPEAT button to repeat playback of
the current track, and ‘RPT’ will appear to the left on the
display. To exit Repeat Mode, press the REPEAT button a
second time
HOT TUB WATER BALANCE – GENERAL OvERvIEW
NOTAbLE POINTS
•
The reliability and longevity of your hot tub support equipment are directly related to how well water quality is maintained!
• The small volume of water in your hot tub is easily affected by the introduction of oils, lotions, perspiration and chemicals. It is imperative that you give your hot tub regular attention to maintain clean, safe and balanced water to prevent premature damage and/or failure
(corrosion/calcification) to the support equipment.
Maintaining proper hot tub water balance and sanitizer levels is extremely important. Neglected hot water will allow bacteria to quickly spread.
• The mineral content of hot tub water increases due to water evaporation, sanitizers and other chemicals. If the mineral concentration, particularly calcium, becomes too high, the minerals will literally “drop” or precipitate out of the water and deposit on the hot tub walls, plumbing, jets, in the filter and on the heater element.
• It is very important that pH be checked frequently and maintained in the recommended range as indicated in the chart WATER BALANCE SUMMARY FOR YOUR
HOT TUB
• It is also very important that Total Alkalinity (the ability of the water to resist a change in pH) be maintained in the recommended range as indicated in the chart WATER
BALANCE SUMMARY FOR YOUR HOT TUB
• Although there may be two identical hot tub models right next door to each other, the maintenance requirements will be different, dependant on such factors as:
– bather load
– frequency of use/quantity of bathers
– different body chemistry
– sun vs. shade
– temperature
For these reasons, it is very important to develop proper hot tub water maintenance habits and follow your
Hydropool retailer’s recommended water maintenance procedures.
Heater and other component failure due to improperly maintained pH or
Total Alkalinity is not covered under
warranty.
CHEMICAL HANDLING
SAFETY HINTS
• Never pre-mix chemicals with each other prior
to adding to hot tub water.
• Add only one chemical to the water at a time.
• Always add chemicals to water and not vice-versa.
• Chemicals may be corrosive, so handle with care and
store in a cool dark place.
• Never smoke near chemicals as most are flammable
• Ensure any spilled chemicals are carefully cleaned up immediately.
• Always have the POISON CONTROL telephone number handy in the event of an emergency.
• Keep chemicals out of children‘s reach
• Wear safety glasses and gloves when handling
chemicals.
INITIAL FILL
1 Make sure the hot tub water is circulating
2 Add a sequesterant (stain and scale controller). Allow
water to circulate for an hour before adding anything else
to the hot tub water
3 Add a Shock / oxidizing agent
4 Add sanitizing tablets (Bromine or Chlorine) to the dispenser
• built in dispenser: if your Hydropool hot tub was ordered
with the optional built in bromine/chlorine dispenser,
(located under the basket of the cartridge filter housing),
refer to section CARTRIDGE FILTER for details on
removing and re-installing the lid. Once the filter lid
is removed, you’ll notice a clear 2.5 cm (1 in.) tube
extending from the bottom of the basket. Unscrew the
check valve assembly at the end of the tube and add 5
or 6 tablets. Do not overfill dispenser as performance will
be affected. Set the dial initially to ‘5’, and allow water
to circulate for 3 to 4 hours before testing level. Adjust
dial more or less as necessary
•
Floating
dispenser: As above, add 6 or 7 tablets, adjust initially to ‘5’, allow water to circulate for 3 to 4 hours, then test.
The tablets will dissolve slowly over a
10-14 day period, depending on dial setting, and use of the hot tub.
5 Test pH and Total Alkalinity
and adjust accordingly
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GLOSSARy OF COMMON WATER MAINTENANCE TERMS
1 CHLORINE – in granular, liquid or puck/tablet form, is an oxidant and biocidal agent. It is very effective and fast acting.
Recommended chlorine residual level is 1.0 to 3.0 ppm.
2 CHLORAMINES – a compound formed when chlorine combines with nitrogen or ammonia present in the water. When allowed to go unchecked, it causes eye and skin irritation and is indicated by a strong chlorine odour.
3 ONE-PART bROMINE – also available in puck/tablet form, is another type of oxidant/biocidal agent, and is introduced into the hot tub water via a brominator. Recommended bromine residual level is 2.0 to 4.0 ppm
4 TWO-PART bROMINE – composed of a liquid or powder component introduced manually into the water on a weekly basis, and a granular component that is added daily or as the hot tub is used.
5 bROMAMINES – are formed when bromine destroys nitrogen-bearing organic matter. Unlike chloramines, bromamines don’t cause eye irritation, however, when allowed to go unchecked, will cause an objectionable odour.
6 SHOCK – the practice of adding an oxidizing agent to hot tub water to destroy ammonia, nitrogenous and organic contaminants (chloramines and bromamines)
7 pH – a logarithmic value expressing the relative acidity or basicity of a substance (such as hot tub water) as indicated by the hydrogen ion concentration. pH is expressed as a number on a scale of 0 to 14, where 0 is most acidic, 1 to 7 being acidic, 7 considered neutral, 7 to 14 being basic, and 14 being most basic. The ideal range for hot tub water is
7.4 to 7.6 ppm
8 pH INCREASER – raises the pH level of the water.
9 pH DECREASER – lowers the pH level of the water.
10 TOTAL ALKALINITY (TA) – the amount of carbonate, bicarbonate and hydroxide compounds present in the water that determines the ability or capacity of the water to resist change in pH. Also known as the ‘buffering’ capacity.
11 ALKALINITY bOOSTER – raises the alkalinity.
12 CALCIUM HARDNESS – the calcium portion of the total alkalinity which represents 70 to 75% of total hardness.
Calcium concentrations determine whether water is ‘soft’ - too little calcium, or ‘hard’ -too much calcium.
13 CALCIUM bOOSTER – increases the calcium level.
14 TOTAL DISSOLvED SOLIDS (TDS) – a measure of the total amount of dissolved matter in the water (calcium, carbonates, bicarbonates, magnesium, metallic compounds, etc.)
15 SEqUESTERANTS (STAIN AND SCALE CONTROLLERS) – keeps dissolved metals and minerals in the water from attacking the hot tub shell and support equipment components.
16 DEFOAMER – removes foam build-up from the water surface. At best, this is a temporary remedy, as excessive foam is merely a symptom of improper water balance (typically high organic residue and/or high pH).
17 CARTRIDGE FILTER CLEANER – degreases and cleans cartridge filters.
18 OzONATOR – generates Ozone (a gaseous molecule composed of 3 atoms of oxygen) and is injected into the hot tub water for the oxidation of water contaminants.
19 TEST KIT – used to monitor specific chemical residual or demands in the water. May be in the form of litmus strips or liquid drops.
20 PPM – abbreviation for ‘parts per million’, the unit of measurement used in chemical testing which indicates the parts by weight in relation to one million parts by weight of water. Essentially identical to the term mg/L - milligrams per liter.
SANITIZER (ppm)
Chlorine
Bromine
WATER BALANCE SUMMARy FOR yOUR HOT TUB*
MIN
1.0
2.0
IDEAL
3.0 - 5.0
3.0 - 5.0
MAX
10.0
10.0
CHEMICAL
PH
Total Alkalinity (TA)
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
Calcium Hardness
7.2
80
300
150
7.4 - 7.6
80 - 120
1000 - 2000
200 - 400
7.8
180
3000
500 - 1000
* National Spa & Pool Institute recommended levels for residential spas/hot tubs
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WATER BALANCE TROUBLESHOOTING
PRObLEM
cloudy water
POSSIbLE CAUSES
microscopic particles too small to filter out
SOLUTIONS
Test and adjust all water balance elements and add flocculent* to cause the particles to combine together so they can be filtered out
Test these water balance elements and adjust to recommended parameters high Total Alkalinity high pH levels high Calcium Hardness high Calcium Hardness scale
(white/grayish deposit) skin/eye irritation excessive foam improper pH and/or Total Alkalinity levels buildup of body oils or cosmetics
Laundry detergent residual in swimwear excess organic contaminants
Test calcium hardness level and treat with sequesting agent* or perform partial drain/refill.
Test water balance and make the appropriate adjustments.
If no water line is present you can try using defoamer* to break up the contaminants and then a clarifier* to help filter them away. If a water line is present the spa may need to be drained and cleaned. Either way, the filter should be thoroughly cleaned by soaking over night in bleach. An oil absorbing sponge can help in preventing this in the future.
Prevent by running an extra rinse cycle on washing machine or re-rinse well by hand.
Some organic matter is prone to causing foamy water as it breaks down in the filter (maple leaves especially). Generally using defoamer* to break up the contaminants, then a clarifier* to help filter them away followed by thoroughly cleaning your filter will clear up the problem. It may however be necessary to drain and refill your spa if the foaming is quite excessive.
corrosion/etching discoloured water
(clear v. turbid water) unstable pH low Calcium Hardness low Calcium Hardness and/or low Total
Alkalinity presence of metals in water
(iron, copper, etc) low Total Alkalinity levels
Test calcium hardness and if necessary increase with calcium chloride*
Test calcium hardness and if necessary increase with calcium Chloride*
Treat with chelating* or sequestering agent*
Test total alkalinity levels and if necessary increase with sodium bicarbonate* pH resistant to changing high Total Alkalinity levels Test total alkalinity levels and if necessary decrease with sodium bisulfate* or muriatic acid*
* contact your local Hydropool retailer for specific product recommendation
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ROUTINE HOT TUB MAINTENANCE
REvIEW CHEMICAL HANDLING
SAFETY HINTS
DAILY
1 Test water, and if necessary, add shock
2 Ensure proper water level is maintained
WEEKLY
1 Test pH and Alkalinity. Adjust accordingly
2 Top-up chemical dispenser
3 Add sequesterant (stain and scale controller)
4 Remove and spray cartridge filter with garden hose and
re-install (see section CARTRIDGE FILTER)
5 Remove and clean out skimmer basket (see section
CLEANING THE SKIMMER BASKET)
6 Add Shock / oxidizing agent
7 Inspect union connections for o-ring and gasket leaks -
Tighten if loose.
MONTHLY
1 Soak your filter cartridge in a filter cartridge cleaning solution. Rinse thoroughly and, if possible, allow to dry before re-installing. Hydropool recommends purchasing a second filter so that while the first is cleaning, the other is clean and ready to install.
qUARTERLY
1 Drain hot tub at least once per quarter and clean the acrylic shell surface with a non-abrasive cleaner designed specifically for acrylic surfaces see sections CHANGING
THE HOT TUB WATER and DRAINING YOUR HOT TUB
CLEANING THE SKIMMER bASKET
1 Activate the STANDBY mode
2 Remove the skimmer basket by twisting counter-clock
wise and lifting
3 Remove debris from basket. (Note: Avoid hitting the
basket against objects to knock debris loose as this may
damage the unit)
4 Reinstall basket by inserting in filter opening and twisting
clockwise
5 Take the system out of STANDBY mode, and as the pump
begins to operate, monitor water flow over the telescoping
skimmer weir to assure that it is free floating
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CARTRIDGE FILTER
The cartridge should be cleaned every two to four weeks, depending on the amount of use. Signs that the filter requires cleaning include:
• Reduced jet power
• Hazy gray water
• Rattling noise in the pump or filter
• Heater not working
REMOvAL
1 Activate the STANDBY mode
2 Remove the skimmer basket by twisting counter-
clockwise and lifting
3 Lift the cartridge element straight up and out of
filter housing
CLEANING
5 With a garden hose and spray nozzle, hose off the cartridge
element, ensuring to carefully separate every pleat.
6 To remove collected lotions, body oils, etc. soak the
cartridge in warm water and a filter cleaning/emulsifying
compound (available at your HYDROPOOL retailer)
7 A cleaning cylinder may be purchased from your
HYDROPOOL Hot tub retailer
8 Rinse thoroughly and dry before replacing
9 Hydropool recommends purchasing a spare filter
cartridge so that you always have a clean substitute
ready to rotate
10 After the element has dried - if necessary, lightly brush
between pleats with a fine paint-brush to remove
remaining dirt particles
EXAMPLE:
1000 liters divided by 13.5 divided by 2 = 37 days.
The hot tub water must be changed when the amount of dissolved solids becomes excessive, and is usually indicated by “gray” or dull looking water.
WATER SOFTENERS
Never fill a hot tub with water from a water softener, as it could adversely effect the water chemistry, making it difficult to maintain proper water balance. If you live in an area with hard or soft water, give careful attention to your Calcium Hardness level. Topping Up with soft water is acceptable.
Do not use a wire brush or other devise to clean cartridge element. Do not put in dishwasher or washing machine.
RE-INSTALLATION
11 Place the cartridge filter back into the filter housing
12 Reinstall the skimmer basket by inserting in filter opening
and twisting clockwise
13 Take the system out of STANDBY mode
CHANGING THE HOT TUb WATER
A hot tub should be drained every 8-12 weeks, depending on size and amount of use. If your hot tub is used daily or by a large number of bathers, the water should be drained more often. One method to determine the approximate length of time between water changes is to divide the water volume
(in liters) of your hot tub by 13.5 and then divide by the average number of bathers each day.
Formula
(
________ ÷ 13.5
)
÷
(
__________
)
=
(
__________
)
Volume of water in litres
Average daily bathers
Days between water changes
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DRAINING YOUR HOT TUb
1 Locate nearest drain facility (shower, laundry tub, floor drain, lawn, etc.)
2 Put the hot tub control system into STANDBY mode. The
system will automatically exit Standy Mode after
1 hour and resume normal operating functions.
3 Attach garden hose to hose bib located near the hot tub control system
4 Run garden hose to drain location
5 Open hose bib
6 Monitor the hot tub while it drains.
7 Use a second garden hose to wash down interior surface as the hot tub continues to drain. A sponge may also be used to wipe down the interior surface.
8 Close the drain-hose bib on the hot tub plumbing line and fill hot tub with fresh water.
9 Continue adding fresh fill water until level is approximately 10cm (~4 in.) over the top of the skimmer opening.
10 Take the system out of STANDBY mode - water should begin to circulate within 15 seconds
11 In the unlikely event of a pump air lock (pump 1 is operating but there is no water movement from the jets), refer to section PUMP PRIMING/RELEASING AN
AIR LOCK
CLEANING THE ACRYLIC SURFACE
The acrylic surface can be cleaned and polished using a soft cloth and acrylic cleaner, available at your Hydropool retailer.
• Important: Do not use detergents -
the remaining residues will adversely
affect water chemistry, making it
difficult to maintain proper water
balance
• Do Not use abrasive cleaners -
damage to the acrylic surface will occur.
SAFETY HARD COvER
When a hot tub is uncovered, over 90% of heat is lost from the water surface. This evaporation also affects the chemical balance and could create humidity problems indoors. HYDROPOOL Safety Hard Covers are engineered for maximum thermal efficiency and appearance. They are hinged in the middle for easier handling, and the zip fastener allows the tapered foam inserts to be changed if damaged. The skirt of the safety hard cover overlaps the lip of the hot tub for a finished fit. The handles are placed so that even one person can easily carry a large cover. The locks, with one part fastened to the deck or skirt, prevent small children or animals from entering the hot tub.
Do not drag the safety hard cover across the hot tub or decking. Fold the cover first, then lift by the handles.
Standing on the hardcover could cause the tapered foam inserts to crack, which will lead to water absorption.
NEvER LEAN OR STAND ON YOUR HARDCOvER.
The cover should be cleaned at least twice a year with a vinyl moisturizer and protector.
HOSE BIB
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CABINET WING-LOCKS
The high quality wing-locks provided on your Hydropool
Hot Tub cabinet not only firmly secure the equipment access panel, they also serve as convenient handles for removal and replacement. In order to maintain optimum performance and extended life, Hydropool recommends lubricating twice annually with a silicone based lubricant.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCT: Super-Lube silicone based lubricant (or equivalent). Available at major retailers.
CAUTION: Do not use a petroleum based lubricant, as this will cause premature deterioration of the lock seal.
LUBRICATION POINT
PROTECTING yOUR CABINET WOOD FINISH
HYDROPOOL hot tub cabinets are made from Western cedar and are factory stained. Once stained, cedar weathers well, and with proper care will maintain its beauty for many years.
For a protective translucent finish and to enhance the wood grain beauty use Sikkens Cetol 01 #077 stain or equivalent. A polyurethane or marine varathane with
UV inhibitors is also highly recommended. These protective finishes stabilize the wood grain and build a durable, breathable water-repellent barrier between the wood surface and the elements. These products are available from your local building supply center.
GAZEBOS
If you are mounting, or planning to mount a gazebo over the top of your hot tub, it is critical to ensure that Hydropool is aware of this, as extra supports may be necessary. Otherwise, it will be necessary for your installer to add the extra supports where required.
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WINTERIZING yOUR HyDROPOOL HOT TUB
In the event that you do not wish to use your hot tub year-round, it is very important that you properly winterize to protect against damage from freezing. Your HYDROPOOL retailer can perform this service for a nominal fee. If you choose to winterize your hot tub yourself, please follow the directions outlined below:
• Drain the hot tub entirely see section - DRAINING YOUR
HOT TUB
• Remove and clean the cartridge filter element see
section - CARTRIDGE FILTER
• Using a wet/dry utility vacuum, remove remaining water
from the jet openings, filter cartridge housing, and footwell.
• Either pour or use a turkey-baster where necessary to
add
potable biodegradable Rv antifreeze to areas such
as pump wet end, jet channels, filter housing, blower
channels.
DO NOT USE AUTOMOTIvE ANTIFREEzE.
•
Important: mixing potable biodegradable Rv antifreeze
with water significantly reduces its ability to protect
against freezing. Therefore, it is very important ALL
water is removed from the hot tub plumbing before
adding.
• Add potable RV antifreeze to the holes in the bottom
suction/drain to prevent any trapped water in the false
floor from freezing and damaging the hot tub shell.
• Turn pump on for only a few seconds to circulate the
antifreeze.
• Unthread and disconnect all unions in the support
equipment area. Remove lowest winter drain plug
on pump face plate. Repeat for all pumps, where
applicable.
• Cover exposed plumbing connections with plastic bags
and duct tape.
• Where practical, disconnect hot tub support equipment
and store in a dry heated area.
• Install the safety hardcover, and cover the entire hot tub
with a tarp to prevent premature weathering of the cabinet
and the safety hard cover.
• Remove snow build up regularly to prevent damage to the
safety hard cover.
• It is assumed that your HYDROPOOL hot tub has been
properly installed on a reinforced concrete pad to
eliminate lifting of the hot tub due to hydrostatic ground
water pressure.
If you are not 100% confident that
your hot tub is properly winterized, please
consult your authorized HYDROPOOL
Hot Tub Retailer. Caution recommends
that an authorized Hydropool Retailer
winterize your hot tub in the initial year.
Damage as a result of freezing is not
covered by the warranty.
WINTER DRAIN PLUGS
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GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL
SYMPTOM
No Power
G.F.C.I. Trip
POSSIbLE REASON(S)
– Short or ground in system
– Faulty G.F.C.I.
ACTION
– Breaker off at main panel or fuse out – Verify that breaker and/or GFCI are on
– Improper wiring
– Fuse blown in control
– G.F.C.I. tripped
If there is still no power,
contact your Hydropool retailer or a
qualified electrician
– As above-contact qualified electrician or your
Hydropool retailer
No Circulation
Jet Surge
No Heat or
Erratic Heat
– Pump is not primed (air lock)
– Gate valves are closed
– Water level is too low
– Skimmer obstructed or closed
– Water level too low
– Blockage in plumbing lines
– Suction gate valve partially closed
– See PUMP PRIMING/RELEASE AN AIR LOCK
– Open gate valves
– Top up water to proper level
– See CLEANING SKIMMER BASKET
– Add water to correct level
– Check gate valves and/or skimmer basket
– Pull gate valve handle “up” all the way
– Cartridge filter requires cleaning
– Blockage in plumbing line
– Clean & reinstall
– Contact your Hydropool retailer
– Suction / Return valve partially closed – Ensure valves are open
– low water level – Top up water level
– Faulty sensor – Contact your Hydropool retailer
Noisy Motor
– Damaged or worn bearings
– Low voltage
– Low water level
– Frozen pump
Digital Top Side
– Improper connection
No Longer Displays – Electrical brown-out
Digital Temperature – Water temperature has
Display is Erratic
exceeded set point
or Flashing
– Contact your Hydropool retailer or a
qualified electrician
– Contact qualified electrician
– Top up water level
– Thaw out
– Contact your Hydropool retailer
– Reset GFCI OFF/ON
– Decrease filter cycle and or add cold water.
If condition continues contact Hydropool retailer
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GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
CONTINUED
WHAT TO DO IN THE EvENT OF...
…POWER FLUCTUATIONS
The power supply into your home is, for the most part, fairly consistent. However, when local power demand is high, there is a tendency for the voltage entering your home to drop (sometimes significantly) or fluctuate. This condition is referred to as a ‘brown-out’. Although safeguards have been built into the system to protect against this condition, supply voltage may drop low enough, if even for a second, to cause the system to display a ‘ghost’ message. Should this occur or if the display shows partial messages, try resetting the system by turning power to the hot tub off, waiting a few minutes, then turning power on again. If this does not reset the system, contact your local Hydropool retailer or service organization.
…POWER FAILURE OR SYSTEM FAULT DURING
COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS
If your control system will not reset, (ie. GFCI trips) or if your pump will not circulate for any other reason, place a low wattage space heater under the cabinet in the equipment area. This will delay the risk of freezing while a service appointment is scheduled.
Always follow the manufacturers instructions when locating and placing a portable electric space heater into service. Ensure that safe clearance to combustible surfaces is maintained. Do not leave unattended.
NOTES:
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Table of contents
- 3 Letter of introduction
- 4 Warnings
- 4 Hyperthermia
- 5 Indoor Locations
- 5 Outdoor Locations
- 6 General Installation Considerations
- 6 Indoor Installations
- 6 Outdoor Installations
- 7 Above Ground Installations
- 7 In-ground & Partial In-ground Installations
- 7 Overall Support
- 7 Leveling your Hydropool Hot Tub
- 8 Equipment Accessibility & Protection
- 8 Remote Equipment Placement
- 8 Unloading/Handling your Hot Tub
- 9 Important Electrical Safety Instructions
- 9 G.F.C.I./R.C.D. Application Guideline & Wire Size
- 10 North America G.F.C.I. Installation Diagram
- 11 Europe R.C.D. Installation Diagram
- 12 LED Mood Lighting
- 12 Safety Hardcover Locks
- 12 Cover Remover (optional)
- 13 Filling, Checking and Starting your Hot Tub
- 13 Pump Priming/Releasing an Air Lock
- 15 Silver & Gold Series (without optional blower)
- 17 Silver & Gold Series (with optional blower)
- 20 Platinum Series
- 24 Silver & Gold Series
- 27 Platinum Series
- 31 Topside Control Panel Display Messages
- 33 Jet Identification Chart
- 33 Flow Adjustment
- 34 Removal and Replacement
- 34 Water Feature Control
- 35 System (optional)
- 38 General Overview
- 38 Initial Fill
- 39 Glossary of Common Water Maintenance Terms
- 39 Water Balance Summary for your Hot Tub (chart)
- 40 Water Balance Troubleshooting
- 41 Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly
- 41 Cleaning the Skimmer Basket
- 42 Cartridge Filter - Removal, Cleaning, Re-installation
- 42 Changing your Hot Tub Water
- 42 Water Softeners
- 43 Draining your Hot Tub Water
- 43 Cleaning the Acrylic Surface
- 43 Safety Hard Cover
- 44 Cabinet Wing Locks
- 44 Protecting your Cabinet Wood Finish
- 44 Gazebos
- 45 Winterizing your Hydropool Hot Tub
- 46 General Troubleshooting
- 47 Power Fluctuations
- 47 Cold Weather Power Failure