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®

, Adjustable Therapy System™, ATS™, Bio-Clean™, Cal Zone Quest 

2000™, Cal Premium™, Cal Select™, Cal Stone™ Ultimate Fitness Spa Series™, and 

XL Heat Exchanger™ are registered trademarks.

Due to continuous improvement programs, all models, operation, and/or specifications 

are subject to change without prior notice.

LTR20081000, Rev. E 

9/26/08

Read This First!

Important Safety Instructions  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .1
Basic Spa Information  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .1

Preparing for Your New Portable Spa

Planning the Best Location .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .3
Preparing a Good Foundation   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .3
120 Volt Electrical Installation .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .4
240 Volt Electrical Installation .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .4
GFCI Wiring Diagram .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .7
Gas Heater Hook up .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .8
Filling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa   .  .10

Operating Your Spa

5100, 6200 and 6300 Electronic Control 

Operation   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .11
9800 Electronic Control Operation .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .14
Auxiliary Control Operation   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .18
Wireless Spa Monitor   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .18
Adjustable Jets   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .19
Diverter Knobs  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .19
Air Venturis .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .19
Adjustable Therapy System™   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .20
Multi-Colored Spa Light Operation   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .20
Aromatherapy .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .20
Waterfalls  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .20

Water Quality Maintenance

Cal Spas Clear Water Plan   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .21
Alternative Sanitation Options  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .21
Before You Begin  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .21
Chemical Safety  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .22

CONTACT INFORMATION
For customer service, please contact your 

authorized dealer immediately. If you need 

additional information and/or assistance, 

contact:

LMS Customer Service Department 

1462 East Ninth Street 

Pomona, CA  91766 .

Toll Free: 1-800-CAL-SPAS 

Fax: 1-909-629-3890

Chemical Descriptions   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .23
Traditional Chemical Start Up .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .25
Bromine Clear Water Plan .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .25
Chlorine Clear Water Plan .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .26
Ozonator Clear Water Plan  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .26
Bromine Generator Clear Water Plan .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .27
Maintenance Schedule   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .28

Cleaning and Maintenance

Removing and Reseating the Pillows   .  .  .  .  .  .  .29
Spa Cover  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .29
Draining Your Portable Spa .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .30
Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .30
Cleaning the Cover, Shell and Pillows  .  .  .  .  .  .  .31
Cleaning and Replacing the Filter   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .32

Using the Entertainment System

Listening to the Radio  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .33
Inserting and Ejecting a CD or DVD  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .33
Playing a CD  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .34
Raising and Lowering the 20” TV .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .34
Playing a Movie   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .34
Using the Universal Remote Control  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .35
Programming the Universal Remote Control   .36
Using the iPod Docking Station  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .36

Appendix

Replacement Parts .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .37
Keeping Fit with your Spa .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .45
Cal Spas™ Chemicals  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .47
2008 Warranty .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .48

Summary of Contents for GFCI

Page 1: ...LTR20081000 Rev E 9 26 08...

Page 2: ...ion 20 Aromatherapy 20 Waterfalls 20 Water Quality Maintenance Cal Spas Clear Water Plan 21 Alternative Sanitation Options 21 Before You Begin 21 Chemical Safety 22 CONTACT INFORMATION For customer se...

Page 3: ...C are considered safe for a healthy adult Lower water temperatures are recommended for young children and when spa use exceeds 10 minutes High water temperatures have a high potential for causing fet...

Page 4: ...mperature to the desired temperature If the spa usage exceeds two hours a week the set temperature should remain at the desired usage temperature The air venturis should be used sparingly When open wa...

Page 5: ...structural engineer or a contractor to ensure the structure will support the weight of 150 pounds per square foot YourCalSpas retailercanhelpyouwithyourfoundation and more Your retailer has a wealth o...

Page 6: ...any other way will void your warranty and may result in serious injury This is the only acceptable electrical wiring procedure Spas wired in any other way will void your warranty See the wiring diagra...

Page 7: ...wires Ultimate Fitness Spas Fitness 2400 spa with 5 5 kW heater One 50 amp GFCI Four 8 AWG copper wires Fitness 2400 spa with 11 kW heater and Fitness Pro 2500 spa SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR INSTALLATION D...

Page 8: ...operating dip switch 10 must be set to the OFF position To ensure your spa functions properly ensure the following steps are performed before starting your spa When installing the electrical system us...

Page 9: ...2008 Portable Spa Owner s Manual Page 7 LTR20081000 Rev E Preparing for Your New Portable Spa GFCI Wiring Diagram...

Page 10: ...your warranty All Ultimate Fitness Series spas are plumbed with a gas heater ready union located inside the cabinet at either the front or rear depending on the model See the figures below and at rig...

Page 11: ...2008 Portable Spa Owner s Manual Page 9 LTR20081000 Rev E Preparing for Your New Portable Spa...

Page 12: ...ure of 100 F If no water is flowing when the pump is running 8 there could be an air pocket at the suction side of the pump Shut off power to the spa and loosen the pump union on the suction side of t...

Page 13: ...hing and then press Temp button to change temperature the other direction Standard Economy and Sleep Heating Modes Your new spa is equipped with a heating feature that gives you complete control of th...

Page 14: ...s the Jets button to exit At the beginning of each filtering cycle the Turbo system will run for approximately 30 seconds The low speed pump will run for the duration of the filtering cycle and if an...

Page 15: ...he heater has been detected Spa will be shut down for 15 minutes Check water level and fill spa if water level is low Make sure pumps are primed water is flowing and filter cartridges are clean Press...

Page 16: ...o switch between standard economy and sleep modes Press MODE PROG to enter mode programming 1 Press the DOWN button to cycle through to the 2 desired mode Press MODE PROG to confirm selection 3 Standa...

Page 17: ...e then press MODE PROG to advance to the next setting or to exit after the last setting The default filter cycles are as follows The first filter cycle is automatically activated at 8 00 AM and operat...

Page 18: ...ur dealer or service organization OHS Overheat The spa has shut down One of the sensors has detected that the spa water is 110 F DO NOT ENTER THE WATER Remove the spa cover and allow water to cool At...

Page 19: ...e The priming mode will last for up to four minutes and then the spa will begin to heat and maintain the water temperature in the Standard mode F or C Temperature unknown After the pump has been runni...

Page 20: ...ration see the previous section 9800 Electric Control Operation Wireless Spa Monitor The wireless spa monitor allows you to monitor and change your spa s activity from a distance The table below descr...

Page 21: ...he top of your spa They allow you to divert water through jets from one side of the spa to the other or in most cases from floor jets to wall jets This is accomplished by rotating the diverter knob to...

Page 22: ...hen automatically shut off For another 15 minute session press the PUMP ON OFF button and the PULSE MODE button A green LED will blink and the pump will run on high speed mode as part of a 15 minute c...

Page 23: ...cal cost and circumvents the need to add chemicals on a regular basis Before You Begin Before you begin a Clear Water Plan you should understand that chemicals or systems alone will not take care of y...

Page 24: ...r s manual Do not exceed chemical dosages as recommended in the Clear Water Plan or on chemical bottles and packages Most chemical instructions are figured for a 500 gallon spa however most spas hold...

Page 25: ...and Scale Defense Helps prevent minerals from damaging spa components Ph Alkalinity Up Raises pH and alkalinity levels in spa water Ph Alkalinity Down Lowers pH and alkalinity levels in spa water Liq...

Page 26: ...bromine pH and total Alkalinity For use with the bromine Clear Water Plan Test Strips Bromine Provides accurate spa water testing for bromine pH and total alkalinity Go Brom Establishes a bromide res...

Page 27: ...spa water Sprinkle 2 oz of Cal Spas Oxidizer Shock in the 7 center of the spa and turn on jets for 15 minutes Leave spa uncovered during this time Put cover on spa and allow to heat up to desired 8 te...

Page 28: ...eded Day Three Friday Test spa water using chlorine test strips 1 Based on the test strip reading 2 Adjust total alkalinity then the pH if needed Add 2 tablespoons of chlorine granules if needed Add 2...

Page 29: ...o the acrylic surface Fill spa to proper water level with normal 3 tap water Do not use soft water Use bromine test strip and balance the spa 4 water Adjust total alkalinity acceptable range is 80 to...

Page 30: ...s 2 Adjust alkalinity if necessary Adjust pH if necessary Increase decrease bromine production with dial if required Remove dirty filter from the spa and rinse off 3 Place your clean extra filter cart...

Page 31: ...the holes Spa Cover Important Keep the spa covered when not in use Covered spas will use less electricity in maintaining your set temperature Covering your spa will protect your spa s finish from the...

Page 32: ...he other end of the garden hose where you would like the water to drain to 6 Twist the hose bib fixture counterclockwise and pull to open the drain 7 Let spa drain completely then remove garden hose 8...

Page 33: ...Spas Fast Sheen is an essential part of maintaining your spa s finish Through normal use the spa s finish can accumulate dirt oil and calcium causing a rough feel and unsightly scum lines Cal Spas Fa...

Page 34: ...r protection against contaminants during filtration cycles Filtration also ensures that chemicals are mixed thoroughly through the water increasing performance Filtration starts on electronically cont...

Page 35: ...weather seals the sys tem is water resistant and NOT waterproof You must take every precaution to keep this system dry Water damage is not covered by Cal Spas or the manufactur er s warranty WARNING...

Page 36: ...ss you turn it off Playing a Movie This applies to the Aeware system only Note The Cal Spas universal remote control requires a direct line of sight between the remote and the CD DVD player in order t...

Page 37: ...control To remove the disc press the OPEN button on the DVD player The faceplate will open Press the small EJECT but ton located to the left of the disk drive slot Using the Universal Remote Control...

Page 38: ...mote for the device you 2 want to program TV CD DVD etc Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED 3 blinks twice Enter the device code If you perform this procedure 4 correctly the LED will blink...

Page 39: ...dard gray PLU21703420 Stainless steel PLU21703621 MFLW MFW 4 25 STORM JET MAXI FLOW W DRK EYEBALL Standard gray PLU21703430 Stainless steel PLU21703630 MFRW 3 25 STORM JET MAXI FLOW W DRK EYEBALL Stan...

Page 40: ...Stainless steel PLU21703626 S SJW SJ 5 POWER STORM JET W DRK EYEBALL Standard gray PLU21703429 Stainless steel PLU21703429 SW STREAM SWIM JET COMPLETE PLU21700565 SXW 5 5 POWER STORM JET SWIRLEY Stan...

Page 41: ...132 MAIN DRAIN SUPER HI FLO SUCTION 2 SILVER PLU21400155 HEAT RETURN PLU21400197 BOTTOM DRAIN STAR SUCTION COVER PLU21400065 HI FLO SUCTION SILVER 1 1 2 PLU21400195 BOTTOM DRAIN OZONE FITTING PLU21400...

Page 42: ...L 120V PUM22000977 24 HOUR FILTRATION PUMP ASSEMBLY 240V PUM22100944 SPA CAL FILTRATION CIRC PUMP 240V BLO05000085 BLOWER W CORD COMPLETE 1 5 HP 240V 3 5 AMPS PLU21100160 CHECK VALVE 1 lb 1 5 HP 2 SP...

Page 43: ...o ACC01200454 Deluxe Rust ACU02200290 Deluxe Gray ACU02200291 Deluxe Slate ACU02200295 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200289 Classic Legacy Series CLASSIC LEGACY ATLANTIC BEL AIR MALIBU 93 x 93 Standard Rust AC...

Page 44: ...ACU02200252 Custom Navy ACU02200253 Custom Hunter ACU02200254 CLASSIC LEGACY VENICE 84 x 93 Standard Rust ACC01200462 Standard Gray ACC01200463 Standard Slate ACC01200465 Standard Palomino ACC0120046...

Page 45: ...00 Deluxe Gray ACU02200401 Deluxe Slate ACU02200402 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200406 Custom Teal ACU02200403 Custom Navy ACU02200404 Custom Hunter ACU02200405 FP4700 96 x 202 Deluxe Rust ACU02200407 Deluxe...

Page 46: ...7 Standard Slate ACC01200508 Standard Palomino ACC01200509 Deluxe Rust ACU02200362 Deluxe Gray ACU02200363 Deluxe Slate ACU02200367 Deluxe Palomino ACU02200358 Custom Teal ACU02200372 Custom Navy ACU0...

Page 47: ...ur body with your elbows slightly bent Pull your body forward bringing hands together squeezing and flexing chest muscles then slowly returning to the starting position Standing Chest Press Using the...

Page 48: ...2008 Portable Spa Owner s Manual LTR20081000 Rev E Appendix Connecting the Exercise Equipment The drawings below show different ways the exercise kit can be connected depending on the exercises you wi...

Page 49: ...2008 Portable Spa Owner s Manual Page 47 LTR20081000 Rev E Appendix Cal Spas Chemicals...

Page 50: ...e for loss of use of the spa or other incidental or consequential costs expense or damages which may include but are not limited to removal of permanent deck or other custom fixtures or the necessity...

Page 51: ...tions in this owner s manual Damage caused by continued operation of this spa with either a known or an unknown problem Damage caused by tri chlor acids chlorine tablets any floating chemical devices...

Page 52: ...__________________________ Date Purchased _ _____________________________________________ Date Installed _ _______________________________________________ Dealer s Phone Number _ _____________________...

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