Cal Spas LTR20091058 Preparing for Your New Portable Spa, Operating Your Spa, Clear Water Plan

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Preparing for Your New Portable Spa

Preparing for Your New Portable Spa

Planning the Best Location	.	. .3
Preparing a Good Foundation	.	. .4. . . .
Electrical Installation	.	. .4
Filling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa .	.	.5 .

Operating Your Spa

Electronic Control Operation		.	.	.	.	. . .	.	.	. .6. . . .
Diagnostic Messages		.	.	.	.	. . .	.	.	..8
Jets		.	.	.	.	. . .	.	.	.10
LED Light Operation . . . .	.	.	.	.	.	. . .	.	. .10

Clear Water Plan

The Key to Clear Water	.	.	..11
Testing and Adjusting Spa Water	.		. .12. . .
Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Cleaning the Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Cleaning the Filter Basket	.		. .15
Bather Load	..	..	.. 15
Starting the Spa with Fresh Water . . . .	.	.	..16. .
Maintenance Schedule	.	.	..17
Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems .	.		. .18.

Cleaning and Maintenance

	Removing the Access Panel . . . .	.	.	. .	.	. .19. . . .
	Draining Your Portable Spa . . . .	.	.	. .	.	. .19. . . .
	Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining)	. . . . . .20. .
	Installing Cover Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

	Covering Your Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21						.CONTACT INFORMATION
	Cleaning and Replacing the Filter . .	. .		.	.	. .21. . .		For customer service, please contact your autho-
								For customer service, please contact your autho-
	Cleaning the Cover	.	.	. .	.	..21	. rized dealer immediately. If you need additional
	Cleaning the Shell	.	.	.	.	. .22		.information and/or assistance, contact:
	Appendix							LMS Customer Service Department
	Appendix							1462 East Ninth Street
	Replacement Parts	. .		. . .		..23	.	Pomona, CA 91766..
	Replacement Parts	. .		. . .		..23	.	Toll Free: 1-800-CAL-SPAS
	2009 Warranty	. .		. .		. .24		Toll Free: 1-800-CAL-SPAS
	2009 Warranty	. .		. .		. .24	. .
								Fax: 1-909-629-3890
	Cal Spas Chemicals	.	.	. .	.	..26	.
	Cal Spas Chemicals	.	.	. .	.	..26

Copyright 2009 LMS, Inc. All rights reserved. Duplication without written consent is strictly prohibited.

Cal Spas® is a registered trademark.

Due to continuous improvement programs, all models, operation, and/or specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

LTR20091058, Rev. B 6/15/09

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Contents LTR20091058, Rev. B 6/15/09 Filling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa Cleaning and MaintenanceElectrical Installation Diagnostic MessagesREAD AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety InstructionsThis First DANGER --Risk of accidental drowningRead First!This SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSAllow for Service Access Safety FirstKeep Your Spa Clean Preparing for Your New Portable SpaNewYour SpaPortable Electrical InstallationTesting the GFCI Preparing a Good FoundationVERY IMPORTANT Filling and Powering Up Your Portable SpaYour New Portable Spa Never fill your spa with soft waterOperating Your Spa Temperature AdjustmentSwitching Modes OperatingYour SpaSetting Filtration Cycles Message Diagnostic MessagesOperating SpaYour MeaningAction Required Jets LED Light OperationClear Water Plan Clear Water PlanThe Key to Clear Water Clear PlanWater Testing and Adjusting Spa WaterTesting For Balancing the Total AlkalinitySanitation Using Chlorine as a SanitizerUsing Bromine as a Sanitizer Ideal Range Chemical SafetyShocking the Water Bather Load Cleaning the FilterCleaning the Filter Basket Clear Water PlanStarting the Spa with Fresh Water Prior to each use Maintenance ScheduleEach time you refill the spa Once a weekPossible Solutions Troubleshooting Water Clarity ProblemsProblem Probable CausesDo not run the spa with the access panel removed Cleaning and MaintenanceRemoving the Access Panel Draining Your Portable SpaWinterizing Cold Climate Draining Cleaning and MaintenanceInstalling Cover Latches Freeze damage is not covered by your war- rantyVinyl and Leather Cleaner Cleaning and Replacing the FilterCleaning the Cover Periodic MaintenancePrior to Spa Start-Upand Refilling Cleaning the ShellAll-PurposeCleaner Spa Finish Cleaning Fast Sheen Spa Finish Protecting WaxDrain Replacement PartsAppendix WaterfallWarranty Performance 2009 WarrantyManufacturer Warranty Warranty Limitations and ExclusionsLegal Remedies Customer ServiceDisclaimers Cal Spas Chemicals 26 Appendix2009 Genesis Portable Spa LTR20091058, Rev. B2009 Genesis Portable Spa LTR20091058, Rev. B2009 Genesis Portable Spa Locating the product serial number