Sundance Spas 6530-512X manual

owner’s manual 6530-512X Rev . A elITe Const ance ™ | Victor ia ™ S E R I E S[...]

Attention New Spa Owner! Congratulations on the purchase of your new Sundance ® spa! The following is a list of automated functions and maintenance recommendations for your new spa. Automated functions have been listed below in an attempt to suppress any operational concerns you may have during startup and the rst 24-hours of ownership! Mainten[...]

ELITE SERIES T able of Contents 1.0 Important Spa Owner Information ............................................ 1 2.0 FCC Notice .................................................................................. 1 3.0 Important Safety Instructions for all Spa Owners .................. 2 3.1 Entrapment Risk .........................................[...]

ELITE SERIES 1 1.0 Spa Maintenance...................................................................... 35 1 1.1 Cleaning The Filter ..................................................................... 35 1 1.2 Draining And Relling ................................................................. 37 1 1.3 Pillow Care ..........................[...]

Page 1 ELITE SERIES 1.0 Important Spa Owner Information Y our new Sundance ® Spa is constructed to the highest standards and is capable of providing many years of trouble-free use. However , because heat retentive materials are utilized to insulate the spa for efficient operation, an uncovered acrylic spa surface and wall fittings directly exposed[...]

Page 2 ELITE SERIES 3.0 Important Safety Instructions for all Spa Owners READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULL Y! This spa was manufactured to meet the standards and specications outlined in the “Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act” (VGB Safety Act). When installing and using this spa, basic safety precautions should always be [...]

Page 3 ELITE SERIES A g ro u n d in g wi r e co n n e ct o r is p r ov id ed o n t h i s u n i t t o c on ne ct a • mi ni mu m No . 8 A WG ( 8 .4 m m ²) s o li d co p p e r c o n du c t o r b e t we e n th is u ni t a nd a n y m e t al e q ui p m e nt , me t a l e n c l os u r e s o f el ec tr i c a l e q u ip m e n t, me ta l wa te r p ip e , o[...]

Page 4 ELITE SERIES 6. ! W ARNING: RISK OF SEVERE INJUR Y OR DEA TH! Si nc e ex ce s s i ve w a te r t em pe ra t u r es h a ve a hi g h po te nt i a l f o r ca u s i ng • fe ta l da ma g e du r i n g t h e e ar ly m o nt h s of p r eg n a n cy , if p re gn a n t o r po ss ib ly p r e g na n t , c o n s ul t yo u r ph y s i ci a n be f o r e us i[...]

Page 5 ELITE SERIES 9. ! W ARNING: In addition to maintenance of lters and water chemistry , proper ventilation is recommended to reduce the risk of contracting a waterborne illness (e.g. an infection, bacteria or virus) and/or respiratory ailments that could be present in the air or water . Consult a licensed architect or building contractor to[...]

Page 6 ELITE SERIES 3.1 Entrapment Risk The Consumer Products Safety Commission/USA has reported that users of pools and spas have become entrapped (stuck) to drain and/or suction ttings causing death, drowning, or serious injury (see diagram below). This spa was manufactured to meet the standards and specica- tions outlined in the “Virgini[...]

Page 7 ELITE SERIES 3. ! DANGER: RISK OF SEVERE INJUR Y OR DROWNING! Body entrapment : May occur when part of the torso becomes entrapped, inserted or sucked into a suction or outlet opening. Never allow children to play or get near the suction ttings, suction • covers, lter , lter lid or skimmer assembly . 4. ! DANGER: RISK OF SEVERE IN[...]

Page 8 ELITE SERIES 3.3 Important Additional CSA Safety Instructions (Canada Only) When using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. A green colored terminal or a terminal marked G, Gr , Ground, Grounding or the symbol * i s l oca ted in side th[...]

Page 9 ELITE SERIES 4.0 Choosing A Location IMPORT ANT : Because of the combined weight of the spa, water and users, it is extremely important that the base upon which the spa rests be smooth, at, level and capable of uniformly supporting this weight, without shifting or settling, for the entire time the spa is in place. If the spa is placed on [...]

Page 10 ELITE SERIES The pathway to and from your spa (this should be free of debris so • that dirt and leaves are not easily tracked into the spa). The closeness to trees and shrubbery (remember that leaves and • birds could create extra work in keeping the spa clean). A sheltered environment (less wind and weather exposure can result • in l[...]

Page 1 1 ELITE SERIES PROPER VENTILA TION: • Proper ventilation should be discussed with an Engineer or authority competent enough to understand the necessary provisions needed to vent moist or heated air and air associated with chemical odors outdoors. When the spa is in use considerable amounts of moisture will escape potentially causing mold a[...]

Page 12 ELITE SERIES 5.1 North American 60 Hz Power Options North American 2-Pump Models (60 Hz) 240V/40A* 240V/50A** 240V/60A*** V oltage: 240 V AC 240 V AC 240 V AC # of Wires: 3 3 3 Frequency: 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz Current Draw: 26A 36A 45A Circuit Breaker: 40A*, 2-Pole 50A**, 2-Pole 60A***, 2-Pole * In 40A conguration, the heater will not operat[...]

Page 13 ELITE SERIES 6.0 Electrical Wiring Instructions IMPORT ANT NOTICE: The electrical wiring of this spa must meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and any applicable state or local codes. The electrical circuit must be installed by a qualied electrician and approved by a local building/electrical inspection authority .[...]

Page 14 ELITE SERIES Figure A Equipment Area 4 3 7 1 2 2 8 10 6 6 5 Flow 9 1 1 Circulation pump behind load box 1. Control Box 2. Power Supply Entrace(s) 3. 2-Speed Pump #1 4. Heater 5. Spa Drain V alve 6. Pump Drain Plugs 7. 1-Speed Pump #2 8. Ozone injector 9. Optional CD Ozonator Injector Connection (Purchased separately on North American models[...]

Page 15 ELITE SERIES 7.0 Spa Fill Up Procedure For best results, read each step in its entirety before proceeding with that step. 1. Prepare The Spa For Filling Clear all debris from the spa. (Although the spa shell has been • polished at the factory , you may want to treat it with a specially formulated spa cleaner .) Consult your dealer for add[...]

Page 16 ELITE SERIES IMPORT ANT : Always ll your spa through the lter bucket after draining. Failure to do so may cause air to be trapped in either pump, preventing the pump from circulating water . Remove the hose and replace the lter cartridge as illustrated in Section 1 1.1 (pages 35 - 36). 3. T urn On Power Turn on power to spa at the [...]

Page 17 ELITE SERIES 7. Set Spa T o Heat T o warm spa water to a comfortable temperature, follow these steps: The LED display on the control panel displays the actual • temperature of the spa water . Press either the COOLER ( ) or W ARMER ( ) button once to display the “set” temperature for 5 seconds. If you want the water to heat to a differ[...]

Page 18 ELITE SERIES Decontamination Procedure (Steps 9-15) Steps 9-15 below are only required when sanitizer levels are unstable after performing steps 1-6 above. Disregard steps 9-15 below if sanitizer levels remain stable at 3.0-4.0 ppm chlorine or 2.0-4.0 ppm bromine after performing steps 1-6 above. 9. Add 2.5 ounces (71 g) of sodium dichlor f[...]

Page 19 ELITE SERIES W ARNING: BECAUSE OF THE RISK OF INHALING CHEMICAL V APORS. T o decrease the risk of injury , drowning or entrapment, • never leave your hot tub unattended for any reason while the cover is open and accessible, especially to small children and animals! Precautions should be taken to minimize your exposure • to chemical vapo[...]

Page 20 ELITE SERIES W ARNING: RISK OF PERSONAL INJUR Y . T o d e cr e as e t he ri s k o f i nj ur y , en tr a pm e nt or dr ow n in g , • ne v er le av e y o ur ho t t ub un a tt e nd e d fo r a n y r ea s on , es p ec i al ly if wh i le th e c ov e r i s o pe n a nd ac c es s ib le to sm a ll ch i ld r en a n d a ni m al s ! T o decrease the r[...]

Page 21 ELITE SERIES 8.0 Control Functions 8.1 Control Panel A. LED Display: Can display current water temperature (default display), water temperature set point, selected ltration/heating mode, and error messages. B. Heat Indicator: Lit when heater is on. C. W armer ( ) Button: Increases water temperature set point. D. Cooler ( ) Button: Decrea[...]

Page 22 ELITE SERIES 8.2 Victoria Spa Features 1 2 12 2 4 5 3 3 3 1 16 16 8 6 7 11 1 1 11 19 19 8 8 8 10 10 4 4 9 9 12 14 14 14 13 16 16 16 17 18 16 15 19 Spa features subject to change without notice. 12. V ortex (3) 13. Fluidix Intelli-Jets (4) 14. Accu-Pressure Jets (6) 15. Fluidix ST Jets (7) 16. Optional Audio System Speakers, 6 each 17. W ate[...]

Page 23 ELITE SERIES 8.3 Victoria Air Controls Diagram Air Control Operation Rotate Air Controls 1-3 to add air to designated jet groups. Spa features subject to change without notice. 1 2 2 2 1 3 3 3 1 1 1 2 2 2 2[...]

Page 24 ELITE SERIES 8.4 Victoria Massage/W aterfall Selector Diagram Massage Selector Operation Rotate Massage Selector 1 to divert water between desig- nated jet groups. Spa features subject to change without notice. Massage Selectors (1) • Massage Selector #1 controls pump #1. Jets (2) • These jets are always on when the jets pump #2 is runn[...]

Page 25 ELITE SERIES 8.5 Constance Spa Features 12 2 4 5 3 3 3 3 1 15 15 8 6 7 1 1 17 8 8 8 10 10 4 4 9 9 9 12 14 13 13 13 13 13 13 15 15 15 16 15 18 18 18 18 4 1 2 Spa features subject to change without notice. 1. Control Panel 2. Filter Lid & Filter Cartridge 3. Air Controls w/LED Light (4) 4. Pillows (4) 5. Massage Selector 6. Gravity Drain/[...]

Page 26 ELITE SERIES 8.6 Constance Air Controls Diagram Air Control Operation Rotate Air Controls 1-4 to add air to designated jet groups. Spa features subject to change without notice. 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4[...]

Page 27 ELITE SERIES 8.7 Constance Massage/W aterfall Selector Diagram Massage Selector Operation Rotate Massage Selector 1 to divert water between desig- nated jet groups. Spa features subject to change without notice. Massage Selectors (1) • Massage Selector #1 controls pump #1. Jets (2) • These jets are always on when the jets pump #2 is run[...]

Page 28 ELITE SERIES 9.0 Operating Instructions The sp a c ont rol sys tem ha s a uto mat ic fun cti ons tha t o per ate up on sta rtu p and no rma l o per atio n t o p rot ect th e s yst em. Upo n p owe r u p, the re ado ut displays the following information: 1. Co n tr ol p a n e l d i s pl ay s c u r re n t so f t w ar e r el e a s e (e .g . 3.5[...]

Page 29 ELITE SERIES 9.2 Activate Jets Pumps The JETS 1 button activates the functions of the main 2-speed jets pump. The rst press activates pump 1 in low speed, the second press activates high speed, and the third press shuts the pump off. The JETS 2 button controls jets pump 2 which only operates in high speed. When manually activated, both p[...]

Page 30 ELITE SERIES Freeze Color Blend Mode: Selects or “freezes” your low speed blending color of choice. Solid Color Mode: Selects one of 7 solid (high-intensity) colors of choice. Press Once Press Again Press Again Press Again High-Speed Color Blend Mode Low-Speed Color Blend Mode BLUE (X4)VIOLET (X5)RED (X6) AMBER (X7) GREEN (X8) AQUA (X9)[...]

Page 31 ELITE SERIES 9.7 Adjusting Fluidix Nex, Intelli-Jets, Reflex and ST Jets The jets in your new hot tub offer the advantage of no moving parts and zero maintaince. They can also be adjusted for a high and low impact massage, providing the ultimate massage! T o adjust the jets: 1. Fluidix Nex, Intelli-Jet and Reex only: T urn outer dial (A)[...]

Page 32 ELITE SERIES 10.0 Automatic Filtration Cycles Y our new spa includes a circulation pump that lters the water continuously for 8 hours (default setting). The circulation pump draws water through the short side of the double-ended lter cartridge and effectively removes small debris in your spa. Note: The pump is not programmable. T o se[...]

Page 33 ELITE SERIES 10.4 Selecting The Filtration/Heating Mode Press a nd hold both control panel W ARMER ( ) and CO OLE R ( ) buttons at the same time , then release. Then press either W ARMER ( ) or COOLER ( ) but ton to se lect l tra tio n/h eat ing mode F0-F6 or lock modes L1-L2 outlined below . During the ltration/ heating cycle the jet[...]

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Page 35 ELITE SERIES 1 1.0 Spa Maintenance Proper and regular maintenance of your spa will help it retain its beauty and performance. Y our authorized Sundance dealer can supply you with all the information, supplies and accessory products you will need to accomplish this. DANGER: RISK OF SEVERE INJUR Y OR DROWNING BY ENTRAPMENT! Ke e p h ai r , l [...]

Page 36 ELITE SERIES DA NGER: T U R N P OW E R T O S P A O FF ! T O D E C R E A S E R I S K O F DEA TH, DROWNING, OR ENTRAPMENT , NEVER OPERA TE SP A WHEN F I L TE R I S N O T P R O P E RL Y I N S T AL LE D O R I F S K I M M E R AS SE M B L Y IS DAMAGED OR AL TERED! Refer to the lter cleaning/replacement procedure: B A C F TURN POWER TO HOT TUB [...]

Page 37 ELITE SERIES Periodically , the polyester mesh (pleated) lter will need a more thorough cleaning to remove imbedded oils and minerals. For this, we suggest cleaning as illustrated above (step D), followed by soaking the lter overnight in a plastic container lled with a solution of water and a specially formulated lter cleanser a[...]

Page 38 ELITE SERIES Draining Procedures: 1. T urn off power to spa at breaker . 2. Locate the 3" gray drain valve cap on side of the spa cabinet. Unscrew drain valve cap to expose the underlying male garden hose tting (Fig. G-I). 3. Attach female garden hose end to drain tting and route opposite end of garden hose away from spa (Fig. H)[...]

Page 39 ELITE SERIES 1 1.4 Cleaning The Spa Interior T o preserve the sheen of your spa's surface, it is crucial that you avoid using abrasive cleaners or cleaners which have adverse chemical effect on the surface. If you are not certain as to the suitability of a particular cleanser , consult your authorized Sundance dealer . Regardless of th[...]

Page 40 ELITE SERIES C. Additional Care and Maintenance Instructions: 1. Debris can accumulate on the spa cover . Removal of snow or other debris will help to avoid breakage of the foam cores. 2. Be sure to lock the cover straps to secure the cover from unwanted or accidental entry . 3. Do not place heavy objects on the cover . 4. Do not walk, sit [...]

Page 41 ELITE SERIES Expert winterization of your spa is highly recommended, contact your authorized Sundance dealer . In emergency situations, damage can be minimized by taking the following steps: CAUTION: TURN OFF POWER TO HOT TUB! 1. Follow the directions on pages 37 - 38 for draining the spa. 2. T urn the massage/diverter selector(s) into the [...]

Page 42 ELITE SERIES or aggressive degreasing cleaners should not be used. Small scratches or nicks resulting in the lighter colored sub surface being exposed can be made less obvious by using common furniture repair markers. These are generally available in packs with several wood tones from which a close match can be selected to the color of the [...]

Page 43 ELITE SERIES 12.2 Sanitizing T o destroy bacteria and organic compounds in the spa water , a sanitizer must be used regularly . Chlorine and bromine are the two most popular sanitizers used to date. SunPurity™ mineral cartridge designed specically for your hot tub. Many other additives are available for your spa. Some are necessary to [...]

Page 44 ELITE SERIES 13.0 Error Conditions/Error Messages There are a number of unique functions designed into your spa to protect it from damage and/or aid in troubleshooting. Refer to Sections 13.1-13.8 below for a listing of all possible error messages and their meanings. 13.1 Summer Logic When the actual spa water temperature reaches up to 2°F[...]

Page 45 ELITE SERIES 13.4 Panel displays SN2 Open or shorted sensor (heater disabled). The temperature sen sor is no t f unct ion ing . Y our aut hor ize d de ale r m ust re pai r this. 13.5 Panel displays FL1 or FL2 A ashing “FL1” display means the ow switch is malfunctioning open, the circulation pump’s lter cartridge is excessivel[...]

Page 46 ELITE SERIES 13.8 Panel displays - - - W ARNING: RISK OF HYPERTHERMIA (OVER-HEA TING) CAUSING SEVERE INJUR Y , BURNS, OR WEL TS. ! DO NOT ENTER SP A W A TER! The safety “W atchdog” software has been triggered and the spa is deactivated. A problem has been detected which could cause damage to the spa or its components. Contact your autho[...]

Page 47 ELITE SERIES 14.3 Poor Jet Action 1. Press the JETS 1 button to make certain the pump #1 is on. 2. Rotate the air control clockwise to the “on” position. 3. Check for dirty lter . Clean, if necessary . 4. Make sure jets are all the way open. 14.4 W ater is T oo Hot Reduce thermostat setting so the heater turns off. 14.5 No Heat 1. Ch[...]

Page 48 ELITE SERIES 15.0 North American Circuit Diagram This wiring diagram is used for all North American 240 V AC (60 Hz) dedicated power models. Stereo (Optional) Power Supply Ozonat or (optio nal) O 3 GRN TB1 Standard 240 V AC, 3-Wire Connection (60 Hz, 1-Phase Service) USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONL Y . WIRE SIZE MUST BE APPROPRIA TE PER NEC AND/O[...]

Page 49 ELITE SERIES 16.0 Export Circuit Diagram This wiring diagram is used for Export 230 V AC (50 Hz) dedicated power models. Stereo (Optional) Power Supply Standar d Ozonato r O 3 GRN TB1 230 V AC 3-Wire Connection (50Hz, 1-Phase Service) USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONL Y . WIRE SIZE MUST BE APPROPRIA TE PER NEC AND/OR LOCAL CODES BLU BLU J6 BRN J5 B[...]

Page 50 ELITE SERIES 17.0 Optional Stereo Receiver Functions 17.1 Stereo Receiver Control Functions SA T INFO AS-PS XBA S 2 ZONE SUBW BAND S E A R C H INT RPT RD M A UD IO ENTER MODE MULTI - ENVIRONMENT PLA YE R TOP MENU AQ-CD-3 9 8 7 6 2 3 4 1 10 5 1 1 12 13 14 18 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 Models equipped with the stereo option only: T o start enjoying[...]

Page 51 ELITE SERIES 5. Menu Function List Button: Press Menu to navigate through the list of stereo performance functions. Steps to access menu items: A. T o access the MENU press the Menu button < 3 seconds. B. “MENU” will be displayed for 2 seconds, and then “CONTRAST” will appear on the display . C. T o navigate through the menus use[...]

Page 52 ELITE SERIES SA T INFO AS-PS XBA S 2 ZONE SUBW BAND S E A R C H INT RPT RD M A UD IO ENTER MODE MULTI - ENVIRONMENT PLA YE R TOP MENU AQ-CD-3 9 8 7 6 2 3 4 1 10 5 1 1 12 13 14 18 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 6. Audio/Enter Button: Press Audio/Enter to navigate through the stereo sound functions. Short press “AUDIO” button to access the audio me[...]

Page 53 ELITE SERIES BASS (Bass Level) • : Use r h as 5 s eco nds to us e t he V o lum e U p or Down button to adjust the desired Bass level range from -6 to +6. BASS -CFQ (Bass Cente • r Frequency) : User has 5 seconds to use the V olume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Bass Center Frequency to 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, or 200 Hz. BASS-Q: ([...]

Page 54 ELITE SERIES SA T INFO AS-PS XBA S 2 ZONE SUBW BAND S E A R C H INT RPT RD M A UD IO ENTER MODE MULTI - ENVIRONMENT PLA YE R TOP MENU AQ-CD-3 9 8 7 6 2 3 4 1 10 5 1 1 12 13 14 18 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 TREBLE (T reble Level) • : User has 5 seconds to use the V olume Up or Down button to adjust the desired T reble level range from -6 to +6. [...]

Page 55 ELITE SERIES 1 1. Sub-Woofer (SUBW) Button: Press the SUB-W button to activate the Sub-woofer function On, and “Sub-woofer” will appear on the LCD display for 3 seconds. Press the SUB-W button again to turn off the Sub-woofer function. 12. 2 Zone Button: The feature is not used. 13. iX-Bass Button (XBAS) Button: Press the iX-BASS button[...]

Page 56 ELITE SERIES SA T INFO AS-PS XBA S 2 ZONE SUBW BAND S E A R C H INT RPT RD M A UD IO ENTER MODE MULTI - ENVIRONMENT PLA YE R TOP MENU AQ-CD-3 9 8 7 6 2 3 4 1 10 5 1 1 12 13 14 18 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 18. Preset 4/RDM Button: In T uner mode, any station can be stored as preset 4 by simply pressing and holding this button for 2 seconds , afte[...]

Page 57 ELITE SERIES 23. Displaying information: When a retail music CD is inserted, the disc will begin to play . The following information will be displayed: CD track no./Playtime. When a CD containing MP3 les is inserted, the display will change modes as follows: T rack no./Playtime • Folder name • File name • Song name • Artist’s n[...]

Page 58 ELITE SERIES 17.2 Stereo Audio Receiver Specifications T uner FM tuning Range .............................................................. 87.5-107.9 MHz FM Signal-to-Noise ........................................................................... 80 dB Stereo Separation....................................................................[...]

Page 59 ELITE SERIES 17.3 CD/MP3/WMA folder/file hierarchy When selected for play , folder search, le search or folder select, les and folders are accessed in the order in which they were written. Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played. For example, a media [...]

Page 60 ELITE SERIES A. CD/MP3/WMA File/folder play 1. There are three different play methods as following: Press the M2 button more than 3 seconds during playing an MP3/ • WMA disc for “intro play” to all les of the current folder . Intro play should restart from the rst song of the current folder , after all les in the current l[...]

Page 61 ELITE SERIES C. ID3 information display For any MP3/WMA le recording with ID3 T ag information. The • ID3 information such like Album title, T rack title, Artist T itle will be displayed and automatic scrolling through the LCD while the le is playing. User also allows pressing the AS/PS button repeatedly to view the ID3 tag informat[...]

Page 62 ELITE SERIES Sound skips. Th e in st al la ti on a ng le is more than 30 degrees Adjust the installation angle to less than 30 degrees The disc is extremely dirt or defective disc Clean the compact disc. Then try to play a new one The radio does not work. The radio station automatic selection does not work. The antenna cable is not connecte[...]

Page 63 ELITE SERIES V olume Button: Used to decrease volume level between 46 to 0. Power Button: Press once to turn power on to the radio, press again to turn radio off. Seek/T rack Down Button: • I n C D mo de: Pres s to rew ind trac ks o r p ress and hol d to do a fas t r ewin d. • In radio mode: Seeks down for stations. Play/Pause Button: P[...]

Page 64 ELITE SERIES 17 .6 iPod®/MP3 Player Connection A. Connecting Y our iPod/MP3 Player 1. Plug in the iPod/MP3 Player (purchased separately) with supplied mini RCA cable into the auxiliary port (A). 2. Plug the other end of the supplied cable into the phone jack connection on the iPod/MP3 Player . 3. After connecting the device, you can place [...]

Page 65 ELITE SERIES 17.7 Wireless Remote Battery Replacement Procedure 1. T urn the remote unit over and locate the battery door (Figure A). 2. Rotate the battery door , with a coin, counterclockwise until the dot aligns with the Open arrow (Figure B). 3. Remove battery door using coin to pry the door upward (Figure C). 4. Replace battery using CR[...]

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