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Gecko Alliance Electronic, in.xe System Technical Manual 

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Summary of Contents for Nature Series

Page 1: ...1 Nature Series Urbaine Series January 2018 edition...

Page 2: ...unicipality regarding the obligation to install a safety device around your spa 18 Excavation Using a small excavator of adequate size dig according to the excavation plan for your spa model 7 Unless...

Page 3: ...ly over the bottom of the hole and over the geotextile fabric 8 Reserve the rest of the gravel for backfilling the spa 8 Levelling Level the gravel at the bottom of the spa according to the digging pl...

Page 4: ...e it Use the rest of the gravel for backfilling around the spa basin 12 Perform backfilling taking care to fill all cavities below the basin including under the seats 12 Connections While the backfill...

Page 5: ...nce In some municipalities regulations may be in effect regarding heat pumps with respect to the distance from the lot boundaries and the number of decibels CHOICE OF LOCATION You must also plan the l...

Page 6: ...otor filter and heating systems A set of pipe fittings Note that spa models that contain more than 3 pumps generally do not include housing because of their size These larger systems will require a dr...

Page 7: ...e up for a vertical drop and thus create a platform that is sufficiently straight to accommodate the spa and its rims edges Plan the surroundings of the spa by providing landscaping such as contour st...

Page 8: ...he other hand once the installation is complete you want the edge of the spa to be higher than the ground you will have to reduce the depth of the hole by the same number of inches centimetres as the...

Page 9: ...reached the right level of digging then roughly equalize the bottom of the hole spread a geotextile like fabric over the entire bottom hole surface and also on the edges This step is intended to main...

Page 10: ...t be installed when backfilling the spa basin It is made of a semi flexible Big O type hose of at least 6 in diameter and it must be placed vertically right next to the spa and about 4 to 6 deeper tha...

Page 11: ...cavator or other machinery used to dig the hole is also used for unloading the spa basin and placing it in the hole Medium and smaller spa basins can be moved manually Depending on the weight of the s...

Page 12: ...in during installation Concrete glue Bull Grip PL to affix the finishing stones on the upper and inner rim of the basin if necessary According to the quantity of stones PVC waterproof canvas or basin...

Page 13: ...raise or lower it and get a relatively perfect level Warning The molds used to make fibreglass spas are not always perfectly straight at the beginning which sometimes causes a slight difference in lev...

Page 14: ...y fix the spa basin on the ground and avoid the risk of shifting For the stairs and benches make sure the gravel is well packed under the steps to the riser Fill the spa as soon as the backfills are f...

Page 15: ...There are two options to do this Option A First be sure to secure and backfill the outside of the basin in net stone up to slightly above the height of the bench Depending on the type of exterior deco...

Page 16: ...ure to surround the basin to help support it In addition this structure will provide the base needed to affix finishing materials such as decorative stone wood lattice cobblestone etc Option B You can...

Page 17: ...all the mechanical system at about the same level as the basin However if the mechanical system must be installed lower than the spa you must tell your dealer from the beginning that your unit is equi...

Page 18: ...code see next page All you have to do is join them according to these colour codes Extend the plumbing rollers along the trench that joins the mechanical housing You must also run the lighting for the...

Page 19: ...hen connecting If one of the coloured ribbons comes off the pipe be sure to put that colour on the pipe with a felt pen Supplying the waterfall Be careful to keep the accessibility and mobility of the...

Page 20: ...manufacturer for the removal or re installation of landscaping materials Note The spas are all thoroughly checked before leaving the factory However there may be damage during transport an error or a...

Page 21: ...u will need to join the plumbing of this valve to that installed on the waterfall system During your final excavation take care to keep this valve accessible so that you can turn it freely when you wa...

Page 22: ...htness before the final backfilling around the spa basin and trench At all times the mechanical electronic module must be connected with a switch to a GFCI socket It is mandatory that you check with a...

Page 23: ...Such a system will need two 60 amp circuit breakers with two 6 3 electrical wires Additionally these models always include a continuous filtration system whose additional Pump requires an electrical...

Page 24: ...ltage white at the spa 120 volt black at the spa Ground fault spiral disconnect white to the neutral bar in the housing Ground bar green attached to the housing Entry and exit From the house to the ho...

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Page 28: ...alliance com Spa lighting Lighting connecting cables Waterfall lighting if applicable Electronic keypad located close to the spa basin Auxiliary keypad if applicable InTouch interface if applicable Wa...

Page 29: ...d because of its limited durability and the debris that may fall into the spa The insertion of decorative stones around the inside and outside of the spa as well as the integration of a waterfall are...

Page 30: ...es a lot of water evaporation and that it will probably result in a greater loss of water and heat Other important information The use of masonry can cause limestone deposits on the spa shell To avoid...

Page 31: ...e spa is plugged in and the circuit breaker is on Therefore never turn on the spa if it is not full of water or before taking care to ensure that the water access valves in the technical housing are i...

Page 32: ...e strainer receptacle with water Close the strainer cover Turn on the spa circuit breaker in ON position If the system does not appear to start properly air may be trapped in the plumbing and or motor...

Page 33: ...rly tightened and that their seals are present and properly positioned Use of the keypad programming filtration The electronics housing is preprogrammed for filtration for about 2 hours a day but you...

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