Cal Spas 6200, 6300, 5100 manual Filling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa

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Preparing for Your New Portable Spa

Filling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa

Never fill your spa with soft water. Soft water makes it impossible to maintain the proper water chemistry and may cause the water to foam, which will ultimately harm the finish of the spa and void your warranty.

1.Once the spa has been placed on an approved surface and has been correctly wired by a licensed electrician, inspect all plumbing connections in the equipment area of your spa. Ensure that these connections are secure and that they did not loosen during shipment.

2.If equipped, open all gate valves in the equipment area. Before operating the spa, these valves must be in the up or “open” position.

3.Remove the filter basket and cartridge from skimmer/ filter canister.

4.Place a garden hose in the skimmer/filter canister and fill your spa with regular tap water to the proper water level (halfway up the skimmer area).

5.(For owners of the automatic bromine generator) Make sure the dial on the face of the bromine generator unit is turned to the OFF position.

6.Open the air relief valve (located next to the two filters, if equipped) after the air bubbles stop coming out of it. Close the valve hand-tight.

7.Once the water is at the correct level and air is bled, turn on the power at the GFCI breaker. (Ensure that the 120V spas are connected to the proper electrical outlet.)

Note: Depending on the model, when the power is turned on to the spa, the controls will perform a diagnostic check for approximately five minutes. When the diagnostic is complete, the spa will automatically operate at filter speed and continue heating until the spa water temperature reaches the default temperature of 100˚F.

8.If no water is flowing when the pump is running there could be an air pocket at the suction side of the pump. Shut off power to the spa and loosen the pump union on the suction side of the pump to bleed the air. When air is bled, turn power back on.

9.Re-install the filter and the filter basket into the skimmer/filter canister.

The spa is now ready for use.

NOTE: Never run the spa with the gate valves closed or without water circulating for long periods of time. Be careful not to over-tighten the plumbing fittings.

2008 Portable Spa Owner’s Manual

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LTR20081000, Rev. B

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Contents LTR20081000, Rev. B 28/08 Read This First Water Quality MaintenanceCleaning and Maintenance Using the Entertainment SystemHyperthermia Danger Important Safety InstructionsRead This First Basic Spa InformationRead This First Preparing a Good Foundation Preparing for Your New Portable SpaPlanning the Best Location Gfci and Wiring Requirements Volt Electrical InstallationSpa Model Gfci Required Wires Required Testing the Gfci BreakerConfiguring the 6300 Control System Gfci Wiring Diagram Gas Heater Hook up Preparing for Your New Portable Spa Filling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa 5100, 6200 and 6300 Electronic Control Operation Operating Your SpaOption Setting Filtration CyclesDiagnostic Messages Meaning LightYour dealer or service organization Standard, Economy, Sleep, and Standby Electronic Control OperationInitial Start-up TimeInvert Preset Filter CyclesSetting the Temperature Lock Clean up CycleMessage Frequency Action Required Diagnostic Messages Meaning Action RequiredPeriodic Reminder Messages Stby Message Meaning Action RequiredDry Or --CAuxiliary Control Operation Wireless Spa MonitorAuxiliary Panel Configuration Functions Air Venturis Adjustable Jets Diverter KnobsWaterfalls Adjustable Therapy SystemMulti-Colored Spa Light Operation AromatherapyBefore You Begin Water Quality MaintenanceCal Spas Clear Water Plan Alternative Sanitation OptionsPhysical Chemical Hazards Chemical SafetyBather Load Chemical OverviewFor use with any Clear Water Plan Chemical DescriptionsFor use with the Cal Clarity Bromine Generator For use with the chlorine Clear Water PlanFor use with the bromine Clear Water Plan Day Two Wednesday Traditional Chemical Start Up Bromine Clear Water PlanStart Up Day One MondayDay Two Wednesday Chlorine Clear Water PlanOzonator Clear Water Plan Day One MondayDay Two Friday Bromine Generator Clear Water PlanMaintenance Schedule Spa Cover Cleaning and MaintenanceRemoving and Reseating the Pillows Winterizing Cold Climate Draining Freeze damage is not covered by your warrantyDraining Your Portable Spa Cleaning the Cover, Shell and Pillows Exclusive Bio-Clean Filter Cartridge Cleaning and Replacing the FilterPlaying a Movie Using the Entertainment SystemRaising and Lowering Operating the CD PlayerUsing the Universal Remote Control Using the iPod Docking StationCode Programming the Universal Remote ControlDevice Device Manufacturer Appendix Replacement PartsMjlw Power Storm JET, Directional SXW Power Storm JET, Swirley Waterfalls ValvesPillows DrainsLED Lights Replacement Cabinet PanelsFilters PumpsDescription Series Covers Standard Rust 5 toStandard Grey 5 to Standard Slate 5 toDeluxe Grey 5 to Deluxe Rust 5 toDeluxe Navy 5 to Deluxe Slate 5 toDeluxe Teal 5 to Ultimate Fitness Series Exercise Program Keeping Fit with your SpaConnecting the Exercise Equipment Cal Spas Chemicals Warranty Warranty Exclusions Warranty SpecificsWarranty Limitations LTR20081000, Rev. B LTR20081000, Rev. B Locating the product serial number