Cal Spas Genesis Portable Spa manual

L TR20091058, Rev . A 1/16/09[...]

Copyright 2009 LMS, Inc. All rights reserved. Dupl ication without written consent is strictly prohibited. Cal Spas ® is a registered trademark. Due to continuous improvement progr ams, all models, operation, and/or specications are subject to change without prior notice. L TR20091058, R ev . A 1/16/09 Preparing for Your New Portable Spa Planni[...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Read This First! w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 1 When instal ling and using this electrical equipment, always f ollow basic safety pr ecautions. F ollowing these instructions will help make your rst spa session a pleasurable one. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: A licensed electrician may be [...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Pr eparing for Y our Ne w P or table Spa w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 2 Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction and electrical circuits. In addition, some communities have codes requiring residential barriers such as fencing and/or self-closing gates on property to prevent [...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Pr eparing for Y our Ne w P or table Spa w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 3 Damage caused by inadequate or improper foundation support is not covered by the warranty. It is the responsibility of the spa owner to provide a proper foundation f or the spa. W e strongly r ecommended that you have a qualie[...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Pr eparing for Y our Ne w P or table Spa w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 4 Filling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa Once the spa has been placed on an approved 1. surface and has been correctly wired by a licensed electrician, inspect all plumbing connections in the equipment area of your spa. Ensure t[...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Operating Y our Spa w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 5 Temperature Adjustment (Range 80°F to 104°F, 26°C to 40°C) The electronic control panel displays the actual water temperatur e in degrees F ahrenheit. The displayed temperature will only be current after the pump has been running for at least two[...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Operating Y our Spa w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 6 Setting Filtration Cycles Y our new spa comes equipped with an electric heater . Following the directions listed below will ensure the most efcient operation: NOTE: This method is only f or spa usage under two hours a week. K eep the spa’s opera[...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Operating Y our Spa w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 7 Diagnostic Messages Message Meaning Action Required No message on display 1) Spa temperature is unknown. 1) After pump has been running for 2 minutes temperature will be displa yed. 2) Spa is in Economy or Sleep mode. 2) In Economy or Sleep mode, the[...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Operating Y our Spa w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 8 Message Meaning Action Required OHH Overheat protection (spa is shutdown). One sensor has detected 118˚F (48˚C) at the heater . DO NOT ENTER THE W A TER! Remo ve the spa cover and allow spa to cool below 107˚F (42˚C). Press any button on the tops[...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Operating Y our Spa w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 9 Jets Almost all of the jets in your spa are adjustable. Rotating the face of an adjustable jet to the left (counter-clockwise) will decrease the amount of water ow through the jet. Rotating the face of an adjustable jet to the right (clockwise) wi[...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Clear W ater Plan w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 10 Clear Water Plan This section is intended for new spa owners with no experience with water chemistry . Every one’ s ex- perience with maintaining water quality is different, but there are some general concepts you need to know . W ater maintenance i[...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Clear W ater Plan w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 11 Testing and Adjusting Spa Water Y ou have two types of testing methods to choose f rom: The • reagent test kit is a method which provides a high lev el of accur acy . It is av ailable in either liquid or tablet form. Test strips • are a conveni[...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Clear W ater Plan w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 12 Using Chlorine as a Sanitizer If you choose to use chlorine as a sanitizer , only use gr anulated chlorine, not liquid chlorine. W e r ecommend you use only Cal Spas “Chlorinating Gr anules” . Once a week, check the chlori ne level using either a [...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Clear W ater Plan w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 13 Testing For: Ideal Range (ppm) Chemicals To Use: Minimum Maximum T o Raise T o Lower Chlorine level Without ozonator With ozonator 3.0 5.0 2.0 4.0 Chlorinating Granules Bromine level Without ozonator With ozonator 6.7 11.0 5.7 10.0 Go Brom Shocking th[...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Clear W ater Plan w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 14 “Bather Load” is the term used to describe the number of people using a spa, combined with the length of usage, and the frequency of usage. All these factors have a great effect on the spa water . The higher the bather load, the more chemicals nee[...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Clear W ater Plan w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 15 W e recommend you use Cal Spas chemicals only . Other brands of chemicals may have similar names and/or usage descriptions but due to manufacturing differences, use of other chemicals can increase the likelihood of under- or over -dosing the spa chemi[...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Clear W ater Plan w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 16 Maintenance Schedule Eachtimeyourellthespa Follow the section “Starting the Spa with Fr esh W ater” . Prior to each use T est the spa water using ei ther test strips a reagent test kit. Adjust chemical levels as necessary . Once [...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Clear W ater Plan w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 17 Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems Problem Probable Causes Possible Solutions Cloudy W ater Dirty lter • Excessive oils / organic • matter Improper sanitization • Suspended particles / • organic matter Overused or old water • Clean ?[...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Cleaning and Maintenance w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 18 Cleaning and Maintenance Draining Your Portable Spa Y our spa should be drained every four to six months and relled with fresh tap water . The following is the recommended method for dr aining your spa. T urn off the power at the breaker . 1[...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Cleaning and Maintenance w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 19 Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining) In many areas of the country , the temperature dr ops below 32˚F (0°C). We recommend that you always have your spa full of water and running at normal spa temperatures (80˚F to 100˚F , 26.7°C to 37 .8°C[...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Cleaning and Maintenance w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 20 Cleaning the Cover Vinyl and Leather Cleaner Because the cover is constantly exposed to weather , you should protect it as part of your monthly maintenance plan. Cal Spas Vinyl and Leather Cleaner is specically designed to protect spa cov er[...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Cleaning and Maintenance w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 21 Cleaning the Shell All-Purpose Cleaner (Spa Finish Cleaning) Cal Spas All-Purpose Cleaner is an essential part of maintaining your spa’s nish. Through normal use, the spa’s nish can accumulate dirt, oil, and calcium causing a rough fe[...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Appendix w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 22 Jets EW 2” Euro Standard gra y PLU21703420 Stainless steel PLU21703621 mfw 3” Micro Flow Standard gra y PLU21703432 Stainless steel PLU21703631 OZ 2” Ozone Injector Standard gra y PLU21700818 Drain Main Drain, Super Hi Flo Suction 2” Silver PLU21400132[...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Appendix w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 23 2009 Warranty This limited warr anty is eff ective for Genesis portable spas manuf actured after January 14, 2009. All Cal Spas portable spas are warr anted to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time if delivery . This warr anty becomes v [...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Appendix w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 24 This warranty is void if the spa has been subject to negligence, alteration, misuse, abuse, repairs by non-LMS authorized personnel, incorrect electrical installation, installation of any component other than by the manufacturer , acts of God (including, but n[...]

2009 Genesis Portable Spa L TR20091058, Rev . A Appendix w w w . c a l s p a s . c o m 25 Cal Spas Chemicals[...]

Locating the product serial number The serial number of your spa is located on a metal plate attached to the base of the equipment pack inside the equipment area of the spa. Y ou will need this number to properly register your spa and activate cover age. Write this inf ormation in the space provided below . Spa Model: ______________________________[...]