Strong Pools and Spas Patriot Spa manual

3204 Point T ownship Drive (Rte 1 1) • P .O. Box 108 Northumberland, P A 17857 1-800-STRONG-9 1-800-787-6649 ™ 12/20/06 CAUTION: More than one GFCI used on the electrical circuit will render this spa inoperable. This spa must be on a dedicated circuit. OWNER’S MANUAL Patriot[...]

T able of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 1 Health Safety .................................................................................................................. ............ 2 Installation -Spa placement ..............[...]

Introduction 1 The Patriot Spa Please use this space to record the pertinent information about your new spa here: Date of Purchase: ________/________/_______ Color: _________________________________ Serial #  Yo ur Strong Spas Spa Serial Number is located on the Control Pack box panel. Congratulations on your pur[...]

2 Spas are known for their helpful qualities such as hydrotherapy and arthritic relief. But spas are not only a toy , there are several health concerns which the owner must be aware of such as the following: W ARNING People with infectious diseases should not use a spa. The use of alcohol, drugs or medication before or during spa use may lead to un[...]

3 Spa Location: Improper installation may result in equipment damage and will void the warranty . Y our spa must be placed on a flat, level surface. The space you choose to install your spa is a very important decision, you should consider all of the listed suggestions. Check your local code office for understanding of building, fencing, gates, ele[...]

Electrical - General Instructions 4 220V Patriot Electrical Connections: Three W ire & Ground These wires go to the PC Board Control Circuit. TERMINAL BLOCK GRD L1 L2 N It is recommended that a licensed electrician install the power to your spa, in accordance with the National Electric Code or any local electrical codes in effect at the time of[...]

Control Panel Identification 5 BEFORE ST ART UP! IMPOR T ANT UNION ADJUSTMENTS There are SIX unions that require hand tightening prior to operation of your spa. When filling the spa with water , keep observing these fittings for any slight water drips. If a drip is observed, just hand tighten until dripping ceases. Blower This key is not used to ac[...]

6 Startup Preparations - Make sure that if spa is equipped with gate valves, that valves are opened. (These gate valves are easily noticed in your access area by the distinct “T” shaped handle.) - When filling your spa remove the filter , and place hose into filter area.This will fill the plumb- ing first, and hopefully reduce the chance of air[...]

7 Changing Filter Cycles FIL TRA TION Proper filtration is an important key to maintaining the clarity of your spa's water . The filter system is designed for unsurpassed effectiveness at removing debris and suspensions from the water anytime the water is circulating. Y our control panel is set to filter for two hours every twelve hours. A two[...]

8 T roubleshooting continued from previous page Problem: No message on display . Power has been cut off to spa. Solution: The control panel will be disabled until power returns. Spa settings will be preserved until next power up. Problem: T emperature unknown. Solution: After the pump has been running for 2 minutes, the temperature will be displaye[...]

9 Problem: A significant difference between temperature sensors has been detected. This could indicate a flow problem. Solution: Check water level in spa. Refill if necessary . If water level is okay , make sure the pumps have been primed. If problem persists, contact your dealer or service organiza- tion. Problem: Persistent low flow problems. (Di[...]

10 The maintenance and care of your spa is simple and easy to carry out, and if performed regularly as scheduled, problems will be minimal. It is important that the following procedures be read through and carried out on a regular basis for the best, long term, overall performance of your spa. The filtering cycle of your spa should be operated at l[...]

11 CONCENTRA TED CHLORINA TING GRANULES - The minimum chlorine level in the spa should be at least 2PPM (parts per million). Chlorine level should be tested frequently and the chemical added to maintain a safe level of 2PPM. This type of chemical can be added in quantities of 0.5 ounce per 500 gallons of spa water . Check the chlorine level at leas[...]

12 For current update changes on warranties, consult our website at www .strongspas.com W ARRANTIES Spa Structure: 7 years Strong Spas warrants the original retail purchaser the structural integrity of the spa shell against water loss due to defects in material or workmanship for a period of 7 years from the date of the original retail purchase. (r[...]

FOR YOUR RECORDS: For future use, it is advisable that you write down some information pertaining to the model of the spa you have purchased. If you are unsure of the model name, frame size, etc., contact your dealer immediately to acquire the information needed. When making a warranty claim or just purchasing replacement parts, it is necessary to [...]

RET AIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE: FOR ANY MISSING P ARTS, PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS CALL: MONDA Y THROUGH FRIDA Y 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM E.S.T . (570) 275-2700 • GIVE YOUR NAME • TELEPHONE NUMBER (AREA CODE) • NAME OF SP A • NAME OF MODEL • QUANTITY AND TYPE OF P ARTS • REASON FOR REQUEST A. DAMAGED B. DEFECTIVE PLACE ST AMP HERE STRONG[...]