Aruba Spa 2003 Escape manual

O O WNERS WNERS MANU MANU AL AL ARUBA SP AS Box 2266 Station R Kelo wna, BC V1X 4K6 1-800-609-2227[...]

T T ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 How Y our Aruba Spa is Built . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 T oo[...]

1 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Dear Dear Ar Ar uba Customer uba Customer , , Thank you for purchasing an Aruba Spa. At Aruba Spas our philosophy is simple, build the best spa, back it with an excellent warranty and with comprehensive customer service. The 2003 Aruba Spa includes many features, which ar e designed to ensure that your spa is dependable [...]

2 HO HO W W Y Y OUR OUR ARUB ARUB A SP A SP A IS BUIL A IS BUIL T T At Aruba, building spas is our passion. W e believe that qual- ity through simplicity is the best way to build a spa. Over the years we have refined our spa construction pr ocess to achieve the best results. W e are pr oud of the results that we have achieved using the methods desc[...]

3 are then custom fitted by hand to the ar eas underneath the seats and stairs to provide additional str ength to these areas. This process r ecognizes that every spa is not identical and ensures individual inspection and custom fitting of each spa. The spa shell is then insulated with 2 LB closed cell foam. As Aruba Spas are made in Canada we know[...]

4 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INST ALLA TION • V oltmeter • Ammeter • Ohmmeter • Screwdrivers (Phillips & flat head) • 2 wire r estrainers • W ir e cutters • W ir e strippers • #6 A WG 3 wir e Chg: (plus ground) if spa is more than 30ft from the Main Br eaker Box. ITEMS REQUIRED FOR THE INST ALLA TION OF YOUR SP A • At least four peopl[...]

5 1) Children should not use spas or hot tubs without adult super- vision. 2) Do not use spas or hot tubs unless all suction guards ar e installed to prevent body hair entrapment. 3) People using medications and/or who have an adverse medical history should consult a physician before using a spa or hot tub. 4) People with infectious dis- eases shou[...]

6 POSITIONING POSITIONING Y Y OUR SP OUR SP A A Y our spa is self-contained. Y ou can place it on a deck, patio, in your yard, or indoors. Pr oper site location is an important element of the overall enjoyment of your new spa, so make sure you take enough time to pr operly plan out the position- ing of your spa. The following information is provide[...]

7 INDOOR INST ALLA TION Before attempting to place the spa indoors check the door openings to ensure that they ar e large enough for the spa to fit through. In addition, you must have the structur e checked for its loading capacity by an Engineer or competent Contractor . The minimum loading capacity required is 100 lbs per square foot. The spa sho[...]

ELECTRIC ELECTRIC AL CONNECTION AL CONNECTION A certified electrician must make all electrical connections to your spa, in accordance with all applicable electrical codes for your area. The spa’s GFCI br eaker must be sized in accor- dance to electrical requir ements of spa. The Full Load Amperage (FLA) is recor ded on the spa’s nameplate. ELEC[...]

9 supply service panel with a continuous copper wire equiva- lent in size to the circuit conductors supplying this equip- ment. 3. At least two lugs marked “Bonding Lugs” are pr ovided on the external surface or inside the supply terminal box. T o reduce the risk of electric shock, connect the local common bonding grid in the area of the spa to[...]

2) Check all four unions (or six if you have a circulating sys- tem) and ensure that they ar e hand tight. There are two white unions on the pump: one on the inlet side and one on the dis- charge side. See equipment diagram. There ar e also two black unions located on each end of the stainless steel heater barrel. The unions can come lose during sh[...]

11 1) Make sure all of the jets ar e in the full open position, (refer to Hydrotherapy Jets, page 13). 2) The Electronic Operating System spa contr ol has automat- ic functions that operate upon start-up and normal operation to protect the system. Power up system and “Pur” will appear for 30 seconds while system is in purge mode then normal ope[...]

icals to adjust the water balance (see Chemical Maintenance, page 19). 7) The spa pack is thoroughly tested befor e shipping. The most common cause of immediate pack failure is dry firing (this occurs if the pump is running and the water is not cir- culating) and this type of failure is not cover ed by warranty . 8) If you experience any problems w[...]

13 Pump button Pump button The control panel button designated “PUMP” activates the pump when pressed. The pump sequence is low speed, high speed, off. The pump, when the “PUMP” button is manual- ly pressed, turns of f after thirty minutes (a thirty-minute default). NOTE: Y ou will not be able to turn off your pump if your spa is in a filte[...]

HYDROTHERAPY JETS Y our spa is equipped with the follow- ing jets: Y ou can adjust the volume of water from these jets by turning the face plate clock wise to decrease the vol- ume of water and counter clock wise to increase it. Y ou can also change the direction of the water flow by pushing on the side of the small orifice in the centre of the tri[...]

15 The cluster jets are small single orifice jets that are not adjustable and cannot be removed. The purpose of the ozone jet is to inject ozone into your spa. It is not to be used for hydrotherapy . If you do not have an ozona- tor water will still flow into the spa from this jet. Y ou can adjust the volume of water from both the swirl jets and th[...]

CHILD LOCKOUT (LOC) This special feature is used to pr event unauthorized use of the spa. This system incorporates a unique panel locking system which disables the controls on the panel. The temper- ature r eadout flashes in this function. Y ou can enable the lockout function by pressing the Heat key and Light key at the same time. Y ou can disable[...]

17 TROUBLE SHOOTING This is a self-diagnostic control system. The system will automatically display an alphanumeric symbol if a problem is detected. No display at topside No display at topside - Check that the topside is correctly plugged into spa pack. - Check the breaker - Check that connection to main board is clean and sound Display flashes &qu[...]

Display flashes "FLO" (FLOW) Display flashes "FLO" (FLOW) - This indicates that there is a water flow pr oblem or defective pressur e switch. - Y ou may have an air lock at the heater barrel. See page 1 1 for priming the pump. - Make sure filters ar e clean - Check that service valves are open - Ensure water level is at water li[...]

19 The friction and radiant heat from the pump motor can cause an extremely high ambient temperatur e around the spa and the equipment causing an overheat condition. If this condi- tion is suspect, try running the spa with the equipment door off to see if it still over heats. Gr Gr ound Fault Interr ound Fault Interr upter T upter T rips rips - Che[...]

INITIAL ST AR T UP PROCEDURES (dosages are for 360 gallons (1620 litr es) of water) 1. Use your test strips or test kit to test your fill water for pH, total alkalinity to determine any water balance adjustments necessary . 2. When filling your spa with water , add ST AIN & SCALE to protect your spa against staining and scale formation on the s[...]

21 4. Once your water has reached the set temperatur e, add your choice of sanitizer , bromine or chlorine. The importance of maintaining an adequate level of sanitizer in your spa can not be overemphasized. W arm water presents a fertile envi- ronment for the gr owth of bacteria and viruses. This growth is prevented when adequate sanitizer levels [...]

2. W ater should be circulating before you take your sample. If the pump has been off, turn it on for a few minutes. If you are using a test kit rinse the sample vial 2 or 3 times with the spa water before you take your sample. Sample the water from 46 cm (18”) below the water surface. If you ar e using test strips they should be immersed to a de[...]

23 CHEMICAL T ABLE OF EQUIV ALENTS CHAR T 15 ml = 1 TBS 4 TBS = 1/4 cup 15 g = 1 TBS PROBLEMS ASSOCIA TED WITH IMPROPER W A TER BALANCE Low pH: Low pH: • causes rapid sanitizer loss. • causes eye irritation and itchy skin. • corrodes equipment Solution: add pH increaser (pH up) to raise the pH levels. High pH: High pH: • forms scale. • ca[...]

Causes of pH change: Causes of pH change: • adding water . • rain. • bather load. • adding chemicals. • dust. • algae. C C ARE FOR ARE FOR Y Y OUR SP OUR SP A A DRAINING YOUR SP A Drain and re-fill the spa as indicated below: A verage Use: Every 60 - 90 days Heavy Use: Every 30 days After Parties: Drain Before draining your spa you may [...]

25 FIL TER CLEANING 1. Y our spa is equipped with a top access filter . T o access the filter cartridge, remove the skim- mer basket and filter cartridge. 2. Once a week remove filter , just hose it off well and replace it. Every 4-6 weeks pr operly clean your filter in a filter cleaner solution. Soak 4-6 hours (or overnight). 3. Once cleaned, re-i[...]

cleaning solution is properly diluted and r emoved. This will avoid unnecessary reaction of skin irritations fr om chemical contact to the body . Follow product r ecommendations. Y ou may also wish to periodically polish the acrylic surface with spa polish (Gel Gloss). CABINET When properly car ed for the Cedar cabinet of your spa will maintain its[...]

27 unzip the vinyl, remove the foam insert, turn it over and r e- insert it. The thermal cover should be cleaned regularly . As often as is necessary wash the cover with a mild soap and rinse with clean water . All vinyls contain plasticizers which must be maintained to prevent drying out, cracking, flaking and deterioration. These plasticizers mig[...]

SPECIAL COLD SPECIAL COLD WEA WEA THER THER INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS Y our spa is designed for year round use and winter opera- tion. W inter is also perhaps the most enjoyable season for spa use. W e also recommend continuous operation throughout the winter months because it is very difficult to get water out of all of the plumbing lines. If for [...]

29 W W ARRANTY INFORMA ARRANTY INFORMA TION TION W e are pleased to announce that Aruba Spas has an excellent and secure warranty pr ogram. This program offers the best protection because it is backed by “full r eimbursement con- tractual liability insurance” which protects the customer for the full length of the term of the warranty . Make sur[...]

LIMITED W ARRANTY RIDGEWOOD ENTERPRISES L TD., the manufacturers of ARUBA SP AS extends this limited warranty solely to the original purchaser of any ARUBA brand spa manufactured after January 1, 2003. FIVE YEAR LIMITED SHELL STRUCTURE and SURF ACE ARUBA SP AS warrants the spa against water loss due to defects in the spa shell for a period of five [...]

REGISTRA TION: To validate this warranty, the original purchaser must complete the warranty registration card and mail it to ARUBA SP AS within 30 days of deliv- ery of the spa. PERFORMANCE: In the event of any defect covered by this Limited W arranty, ARUBA SP AS or its authorized agent will correct such defect subject to the ter ms and conditions[...]

TROUBLE SHOO TROUBLE SHOO TING GUIDE TING GUIDE PROBLEM • DIAGNOSIS • ACTION P: Spa won’t turn on D: No power in spa A1: Check Breaker A2: Check Fuses P: Spa comes on by itself D: Normal function of heating and filtering A: No action requir ed P: Pump shuts down unexpectedly while in use D: Default timer of 30 minutes in the electronic operat[...]

33 P: Motor shuts down while in use D: Protective device has shut down motor to protect fr om overheating A: The automatic device will reset the motor when it cools down P: GFCI shuts down frequently D: Faulty GFCI A: Call electrician D: Heater element has failed A: Call Aruba Spas Smart Pr otect W arranty D: Ozonator has failed A: Replace Ozonator[...]

P: pH is too low A: T est and corr ect P: Formation of chloramines The formation of chloramines is chlorine combining with nitrogen fr om body wastes, oils etc. - causes familiar chlorine odour A: Correct by shock P: Foaming of water D: High concentration of oils and organics being agitated by jets A: Add antifoam D: Soft water A: T est and corr ec[...]

35 CIRCULA CIRCULA TION PUMP TION PUMP OPERA OPERA TIONS: TIONS: (Optional Pur (Optional Pur chase) chase) When you start up your spa ensure that both knife valves on either side of your circulation pump ar e in the open position (up). Loosen the union to release any air then r e-tighten. Y ou cannot operate the circulation pump from the topside co[...]

WEEKL WEEKL Y MAINTEN Y MAINTEN ANCE SCHEDULE ANCE SCHEDULE Clean Filter Shock T reatment W ater Clarifier Check Chemical Balance General Maintenance DA TE 36[...]

A Division Of Ridgew ood Enterprises Ltd. 920 Leathead Road, Kelo wna, BC V1X 2J8 Aruba Spas reserves the right to make changes in specifications without notice[...]