Symptom
Water Problems
Water is not clean
High water consumption
Low water stream from the jets
No water stream from the jets
Water leakage from below the spa
Water Pressure Problems
Jets surge on and off
Jets are weaker than normal or do not work at all
Air and Jets Problems
No airstream from the jets
Light Problems
Standard spa light does not work
Possible Causes | Possible Solutions |
For all water clarity problems, see page 21.
Very high evaporation or heavy | Use the cover and refill as necessary |
splashing |
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Running in FILTER mode - slow | Select high speed jets |
speed |
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Block wall suctions or skimmer | Clean the wall suction/skimmer. Remove |
| blockage |
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Dirty filter | Clean filter and replace |
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Jets are closed | Open jets |
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Valves closed | Open valves |
Pump has airlock | Remove airlock by priming spa (page 11) |
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Jets are closed | Open jets |
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Power switched off, system off | Reset power |
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Pump is defective | Contact your dealer |
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Pump fluctuations | Low water. Check level on skimmer flap |
Check the connections and empty | Close or turn off empty cycle if necessary |
the hoses |
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Water level is too low | Add water to normal level |
Jet valves are partially or fully closed | Open jet valves |
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Filter cartridge is dirty | See Cleaning the Filter |
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Air is trapped in the pump | Open the air bleed valve on each pump’s |
| housing and allow air to bleed out of the |
| system. Be sure to tighten each air bleed |
| valve as soon as water starts to flow. |
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The suction fittings are blocked | Remove any debris that may be blocking |
| the suction fittings |
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Gate valve is closed | Open gate valves. Note: Never operate your |
| spa with the gate valves closed! |
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Air control not open | Open the control |
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Jet spout opening not fixed properly | Check jet spout openings |
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Jet spout opening missing | Check jets and replace as necessary |
Light bulb has burned out | Replace light bulb |
Lighting system is defective | Contact your dealer |
47 Appendix
2011 Portable Spa
LTR20111000, Rev. D | www.calspas.com |