Vita Spa L100 manual

PostScript Picture DM Logo5-cmykTXT-LC10.eps P AGE 1 h e a l t h a n d r e l a x a t i o n f o r l i f e L1 00 SER I E S WITH OPTIONS OWNER’S MANUAL IM PORT ANT S AF ET Y I NSTR UCTIONS VIT A I NTERNA TIONAL 2 3 2 0 N.W . 1 4 7th Street Miami, Florida 3 3 05 4[...]

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L1 00 SER I E S WITH OPTIONS OWNER’S MANUAL VIT A I NTER NA TIONAL 2 3 2 0 N.W . 1 4 7th Street Miami, Florida 3 3 05 4 OWN E R’S R ECO R D D A TE P U RCHASED: _____________________________________ D A TE I N ST ALLED: _______________________________________ DEALER: _______________________________________________ ADDR ESS: _____________________[...]

G E NE R A L I N F O RM A T I O N • Owner's Record and Service Information frontpiece • Impor tant Safety Instructions ........... 2-3 • M a n u f a c t u r e r ' s D o ' s a n d D o n ' t s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 • W A R N I N G S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Congratulations! T hank you for the purchase of your new VIT A SP A. Y ou are now the proud owner of one of the most comfor table and therapeutic spas in the world. T his Owner’s Manual has been designed to familiarize you with your V ita Spa operations and general maintenance. W e suggest that you take some time to carefully review it. Please ke[...]

W AR NING – T o reduce the risk of injury , do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times. D A N G E R – RI S K O F A C C I D E N T A L D R O W N I N G . Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent unauthorized access by children. T o avoid accidents, ensure that children can not use the spa unless [...]

P AG E 3 DO A N D DO N ’ T S DO Make sure the spa is connected to a Ground F ault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected circuit. T his GFCI is required by the National Electrical Code (N E C). and must be installed by licensed electrician. T est the GFCI monthly . DO T e st t he w a ter with yo ur han d b efo re en te r i ng the s pa to be su re i[...]

P AGE 4 W A R NIN G S Pr olon ged im me rsi on in w ater t hat is war me r than norm al b ody t e mpe ra tur e can r esu lt in a da nge r ous condi tio n know n as H YP E R T H E R M IA. The ca us es, sympto ms, and effe ct s of h y p e r the r mi a m ay b e descr ibe d as f oll ow s : Hype r the rm ia occur s when the inte r nal tem pera ture of t[...]

PostScript Picture DM Logo5-cmykTXT-LC10.eps P AGE 5 I NS T A L L A T I ON I NS T R U C T I ONS S I T E S E L E C T I O N / P R E P A R A T I O N : Th e s p a m u st b e in s t a ll ed o n a structurally strong, solid and reasonably level surface. The majority of the weight of the spa is placed under the footwell area of the spa. T his area must be[...]

PostScript Picture DM Logo5-cmykTXT-LC10.eps P AGE 6 S p a L o c a t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 C L E A R A N CES CHE CK TH E FOLL O WI NG AREAS P R IOR T O SP A DELIVERY 1 . STEPS - W e suggest no more than six without a landing. 2 . TR EE B RANCH ES - Clearance for spa passage. 3 . TIGHT COR N ERS - Make sure there is space to maneuver . 4 . S T OR A GE S[...]

PostScript Picture DM Logo5-cmykTXT-LC10.eps P AGE 7 W I RE Y O U R SP A PE R ON E O F TH E DI A G R AM S M O S T SI MI L A R T O Y O U R HO U S E P A NE L ALL WIR ES FEEDI NG TH E SP A AR E T O BE TH E SAME GAUGE. GROU ND WI R ES AR E T O B E I NSU LA TED AS WELL. WH EN USI NG A GROU N D ROD, TH E GROU N D WI R E T O TH E ROD SHOULD B E #6 BAR E C[...]

PostScript Picture DM Logo5-cmykTXT-LC10.eps P AGE 8 C O M MO N N E U T R AL G R O UND B A R IN MAIN S E P A R A T E N E U T R A L & W E A K G R O U ND O R RO MEX W IRE U S E D T O FE E D G FC I WI TH UN D E R S I Z E D G R O U ND W IRE[...]

PostScript Picture DM Logo5-cmykTXT-LC10.eps P AGE 9 G FC I IN P A N E L W I T H SE P A R A T E N E U T R A L AND S O L I D G RO UND T O P A N E L G F C I IN P A N E L W IT H C O M M O N N E U T R A L B A R A ND /O R RO M E X WI T H UND E R SIZ ED WIRE US ED T O F E E D D IS C O N NE C T .[...]

PostScript Picture DM Logo5-cmykTXT-LC10.eps P AGE 1 0 GF C I MO U NT ED IN P A N E L A ND D I S C O N N E C T M O U NT ED I N S I D E T O C O M M O N W AL L WI T H ME T A L S T U D S O R WI TH ME T AL M O U N T I N G B O X . G FC I IN P A N EL W I TH W EA K GR O UND O R RO MEX W I T H UN D E R S I Z E D G R O U ND WIRE U SE D T O FEE D D I S C O N[...]

PostScript Picture DM Logo5-cmykTXT-LC10.eps P AGE 1 1 1. Th e sp a m u s t be p e r m an en t l y connected (hardwired) to the power supply . No extension cords or plug- type connections are to be used in conjunction with the operation of the spa. Failure to supply power to the spa that is not in accordance with the se in st ru c t io n s co u ld [...]

PostScript Picture DM Logo5-cmykTXT-LC10.eps P AGE 1 2 IN S T A L L I NG THE SP A C O V E R 1. P osition the cover squarely over the spa. 2. P osition the locks for the tie-downs on the sides of the spa. Y ou should allow approximately 1/2” to 3/ 4” slack in the straps for ease of inser tion into the locks and to allow for material shrinkage du[...]

PostScript Picture DM Logo5-cmykTXT-LC10.eps P AGE 1 3 OPER A T I NG I NS T R UC T I ONS NO TE: F or best results, read each st ep carefully and entirely before proceeding to the next. FI LLI NG Y OU R SP A W ipe the interior of the spa with a damp, soft cloth to remove any residue that may be on the surface. Fill with a garden hose by inser ting t[...]

PostScript Picture DM Logo5-cmykTXT-LC10.eps P AGE 1 4 D. SE T TI NG F I L TR A TION CY CLES Filtration cycles have been preset at the factory from 8 AM to 1 0 AM and from 4P M to 6 P M. T hey can be changed as follows. 1. Press and hold the “P ROG” button for 5 seconds to enter the prog ramming mode. “ AH” will flash on the display . If yo[...]

PostScript Picture DM Logo5-cmykTXT-LC10.eps P AGE 1 5 Note that for safety , all jet modes will automatically turn off after 30 minutes. R e a ct i v a t e a n y t h e r a p y m od e a s indicated above. C . ( O P TI O NA L) A I R I N J E C T I O N TH ER APY AI R B UTT ON T his option equips your spa with an air therapy blower . Press the air butt[...]

aut o ma t ic a lly tu r n th e hea t er of f to preven t o v er heat ing . The displa y will show “F L O” , indicating a flow restriction caused by a clogged filter , shut gate va l ves or by a m a l f u n c t io n in t h e pressure switch. Call for service if you cannot pinpoint the cause. G. O VERH EA T P ROTE CTION If the water temperature [...]

primary pump does not need to be on for the heater to operate. Y et in an effort to control the amperage draw and conserve electricity , the heater will run if the primary pump is turned onto low speed but then shut off while the primary pump goes to high speed or if the secondary pump is turned on high. Once the power level has been set, this does[...]

P AGE 1 8 J E T OPERA T I ON Y our Vita Spa is designed with a unique jet system to allow you to select a wide variety of massage patterns. T he following is a description of the various types of jets and their operation you may use to tailor your spa to your specific massage needs. (A) TH R EE W A Y POWER DIVERTER V AL VE T he P ower Diver ter V a[...]

(C) DI R E CTIONAL AN D RO T A TIONAL MA S SA GE J ETS W he n the pump (s ) is on and t he T urbo mas sag e jet is in the off pos i ti on, the D ire cti onal Qua d je ts and Rota ti onal T he ra py jet s wil l b e ope ra ti onal . The no z zle of the Dir e cti onal Qua d jet s ca n b e adjus t ed t o dir e ct the flow to spe ci fi c pa rt of your b[...]

P AG E 20 (F) AI R C ONTROL T he Air Controls are used to introduce air into the water jet stream. They allow the user to increase (open) jet pressure or decrease (close) jet pressure as desired. (E) F R AGR ANCE I N J ECT ORS T hese injectors blow thousands of air bubbles while at the same time allowing the VitAroma scents to be released. (G) CL U[...]

AROMA THER APY S Y S TEM V itAroma therapy offers the unique benefits of combining Aroma and Hydrotherapy . Simply defined, aromatherapy is the practice of using pure essential oils – the highly concentrated extracts of plants, herbs, and flowers – to improve one’s feelings of well being through the acute sense of smell. Y our spa is equipped[...]

P AG E 22 FI L TER MAI NTENANCE V ita Spas are designed with the most efficient top loading filtration system in the industry . Filter maintenance is the most critical factor in keeping your spa water clean. T O CLEAN THE F IL TER: (NO TE: Never run the spa without a filter installed) Remove the cartridge and spray it with a garden hose. It will be[...]

WINTER IZING Y OU R SP A Y ou r Vita Spa has been designed and e n g i nee re d f o r y e a r-r oun d us e in any clim ate. I f th e spa will n ot b e u s e d for pro long ed p e riod s of tim e, c on tac t your loc a l a utho riz e d s erv ic e sta tio n to p rop erly d rai n and prot ect yo ur spa . EX CEL -P L US CAB I NE T MAI NTENANCE T he ext[...]

P AG E 24 SP A LIGHT C OL ORED LENS REMO V AL In your owners packet you will find colored lenses for your spa light. T hey can easily be installed or removed by placing them over the spa light and gently pushing on the outer edges to install and pulling along the edges to remove. LIGHT B U LB R EP LACEM ENT 1. T urn off the power to the spa. 2. Rem[...]

W A T E R Q U A L I T Y A ND MA I N T E N A N CE GENER AL GU IDELI N E S FOR W A TER QU ALIT Y MAINTENANCE M a i n ta i n in g wa t er qu a l it y w it h in s p e c if i c l im i t s wi l l enh an c e y o u r en j o y me n t an d p r o lo n g t h e l i f e o f th e s p a . S a f e, co m f o r t a b l e a n d cl ea n s p a w at er i s a f a i r l y [...]

P AGE 26 I M POR T AN T W A T E R MA I N T E N A N C E P R O CEDU R E S D A I L Y 3 days a week C h e c k w at e r l e ve l. K ee p w at e r a bo v e b ot to m o f s k i mm er d o o r a nd a m i n i m u m of 1 ” a bo ve h i g h e s t j e t . C h e ck a n d a d j u s t c h l o r i n e le v e l t o 1 . 0 to 3 .0 p p m i f c h l or i n e i s u s e d[...]

P AGE 2 7 W ater treatment is an impor tant factor in the enjoyment of your V ita Spa. Proper wat er sa nit at io n is essen ti al to yo ur health as well as permitting years of trouble-free use of your spa. The most common water chemistry problems that can damage your spa are: 1. Im p r op er pH mai nt e n a n c e . p H balance is critical to prop[...]

P AG E 28 5. A f t e r th e al k a l i nit y i s pr op er ly adjusted, the pH is next. If the pH is above 7 .8, use P H-DO WN (1 o z. at a time) to lower it to the acceptable range. It is extremely impor tant to N EVER allow the pH of your spa water to be under 7 .0, as this can s ever el y dama ge yo u r equ ip men t and will void the warranty . 6[...]

P AG E 29 MON D A Y 1. TES T TH E W A TER U SI NG “ 3 - W A Y SP A W A TE R T ES T S T R I P S ” . 2 . A d j u s t pH a n d t o t al a lk a l i n i t y - R e fe r t o p H a n d t ot a l a l k a l in i t y o n la be l o f “ P H - U P ” an d “ P H - D O W N ” . 3 . M ai n t ai n 1. 0 to 3 . 0 pp m B r o mi n e o r f r ee C hl or in e. 4 .[...]

P AG E 30 DO Add all chemicals slowly with the hydro jets operating in high speed. DO Use care when handling chemicals. DO Store granulated chlorine in a cool, dry p lac e to main ta in the c h lo rin e’s fr es hn es s. G r an u l at e d c h lo ri n e wi l l degrade if stored improperly or for a long period of time. Do not store in sunlight. DO M[...]

AG E SP A W A T E R T R OUB L E S HOO T I N G S Y MPT OM Cloudy W at er W at er Odor Chlorine Odor Musty Odor F oaming PROBAB LE CAUSE Inadequate filtration/dirty filter Excessive oils/organic matter Improper sanitation High pH and/or high alkalinity S u s p e n d e d p a rt i c l e s / or g a n i c ma t t e r Overused or old water Excessive Organi[...]

P AG E 32 S Y MPT OM Organic Buildup/ Scum Ring Around T he T ub Algae Eye Irritation Skin Irritation/Rash Stains Scale PROBAB LE CAUSE Body oils and dir t Inadequate filtration High pH Low free chlorine/bromine Low pH Insufficient free available chlorine/bromine Unsanitary/polluted water . Chlorine/bromine level too high (above 5ppm F AC). pH or t[...]

D I A G N O S T I C & T R OU B L E S HO O T I N G SY M PT OM Spa Inoperative Spa Side Inoperative ME SSA GE BL O CP FL O CS F1 or F2 HC HP LB LP O3U P1 P2 Pb PS SS LS M E A N I N G P ower failure outside of spa. Spa Side could be locked. Blower Error H E E T pu mp ma y be f au lty . Lac k o f Flow: He ate r dis ab led Cu rre n t Sen sor Bl ow n[...]

P AG E 34 Still: Heat er is on Flashing: T emperature Adjustment Mode Still: E conomy Mode (No timer Icon means Standard Mode) Flashing: Day and T ime Adjustment Mode Still: Heat er adjustment is locked Flashing: P anel lock. All buttons are deactivat ed Still: Filt er is On Flashing: Filt er adjustment Mode I C O N M E A N I NG L CD DI SPL A Y G L[...]

Maintenance Log _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ [...]

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Maintenance Log _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ [...]

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P AGE 36 Maintenance Log _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _[...]

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g r o u n d i n g s y s t e m , b y el e c t r i c a l i n s t a ll a t i o n s d o n e b y a n y o n e o t h e r t h a n li c e n s e d p ro f e s s i o n a l s i n n o n -c o n f o r mi t y w i th st a t e a n d lo c a l c o d e s o r b y p o w e r s u r g e s o r sp i k e s ; o r d a m a ge c a u s e d b y A ct s o f G o d o r c o n d i t i o n [...]

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